Article and Recipe Archive: Recent articles for the category Frugal Living Tips and Information2011-05-12T00:00:00ZArticle and Recipe ArchiveInexpensive Entertainment2011-05-12T00:00:00Z2011-05-12T00:00:00ZCHEAP THRILLS:
Family Entertainment on a Budget Copyright 2003 Deborah Taylor-Hough Used with perm...CHEAP THRILLS:
Family Entertainment on a Budget Copyright 2003 Deborah Taylor-Hough Used with permission. All rights reserved. http://hometown.aol.com/dsimple/
1) Be patient and wait to see new movies on video. Some communities even offer free video rentals at local libraries and will order new movies if library patrons request a certain title.
2) Check to see if there are any discount mCHEAP THRILLS:
<p> Family Entertainment on a Budget Copyright 2003 Deborah Taylor-Hough Used with permission. All rights reserved. http://hometown.aol.com/dsimple/ </p>
<p> 1) Be patient and wait to see new movies on video. Some communities even offer free video rentals at local libraries and will order new movies if library patrons request a certain title. </p>
<p> 2) Check to see if there aSimple Wreath Making Instructions2008-01-04T00:00:00Z2008-01-04T00:00:00ZDirections for Making a Wreath Step by Step Instructions by Sandy Tu...Directions for Making a Wreath Step by Step Instructions by Sandy TuinMaterials NeededPine Wreath base - artificial or realPine cones (can spray gold or silver if desired), optionalHoliday picks with berries, fruit, drums, silk poinsettia, other seasonal itemsCinnamon Sticks - glue three togetherRose HipsFiller1. Fluff wreath by bending stems up and out.2. Make a<img border="2" align="left" alt="" style="padding: 5px; margin-right: 5px;" src="http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/Urbanhomemaker/wreath.jpg" /><font size="3"><strong><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Directions for Making a Wreath</strong></font> <br /> &German Stollen2006-11-28T00:00:00Z2006-11-28T00:00:00Z
German Stollen
3/4 cup raisins
1/2 cup chopped mixed candied fruits and peels
1/4 cup curra...
German Stollen
3/4 cup raisins
1/2 cup chopped mixed candied fruits and peels
1/4 cup currants
1/4 cup rum (optional)
4 to 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 TB SAF
1 cup milk
1/2 cup butter or margarine
1/4 cup sugar
2 eggs
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
2 tablespoons grated orange peel
1 tablespoon grated lemon peel
1/2 cup chopped blanched almonds
Confectioners' Icing
So
<P><B>German Stollen</B><BR>
<BR>
<B>3/4 cup raisins <BR>
1/2 cup chopped mixed candied fruits and peels<BR>
1/4 cup currants <BR>
1/4 cup rum (optional)<BR>
4 to 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour <BR>
2 TB SAF<BR>
1 cup milk <BR>
1/2 cup butter or margarine<BR>
1/4 cup sugar <BR>
2 eggs<BR>
1/2 teaspoon almond extract <BR>
2 tablespoons grated orange peel<BR>
1 tablespoon grated lemon20 Fresh, Quick & Light Dinner Recipes - Free Download2006-11-21T00:00:00Z2006-11-21T00:00:00ZEat Well - Live Well, This new E-Cookbook has quick and healthy
recipes for busy evenings.
A per...Eat Well - Live Well, This new E-Cookbook has quick and healthy
recipes for busy evenings.
A perfect cookbook for busy parents, even retirees looking
to save some time each day and still eat healthy meals! Most meals
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To download the free 20 meal version, click on the "Attachments" link at the bottom of the page. To order the larger 101 recipe versiEat Well - Live Well, This new E-Cookbook has quick and healthy
recipes for busy evenings.
<P>
A perfect cookbook for busy parents, even retirees looking
to save some time each day and still eat healthy meals! Most meals
can be prepared in less than 30 minutes!</p>
<P>
To download the free 20 meal version, click on the <B>"Attachments"</b> link at the bottom of the page. To order the largerABC'S OF SUCCESSFUL YARDSALE..ING - From Trash to Treasure2006-10-26T00:00:00Z2006-10-26T00:00:00ZWhat makes me successful at yard sale-ing? It really comes
down to the fact that I've spent literal...What makes me successful at yard sale-ing? It really comes
down to the fact that I've spent literally hundreds of hours wading
through other people's "stuff" in their front yards,
garages and porches. There's nothing like experience to teach
you a think or two about what works and what doesn't!
Let me give you an example of a successful yard sale find that
happened to me. I was aimlessly lWhat makes me successful at yard sale-ing? It really comes
down to the fact that I've spent literally hundreds of hours wading
through other people's "stuff" in their front yards,
garages and porches. There's nothing like experience to teach
you a think or two about what works and what doesn't!</p>
<P>Let me give you an example of a successful yard sale find that
happened to me. I was aimlMASTER PANTRY LIST- Food and Non-food Items for the Home2006-10-26T00:00:00Z2006-10-26T00:00:00ZThese are the items I attempt to ALWAYS keep on hand, and
I always try to stock up on these items o...These are the items I attempt to ALWAYS keep on hand, and
I always try to stock up on these items only when they are on
sale.
BAKING SUPPLIES:
baking powder
baking soda
yeast
arrowroot
maple syrup
honey
sugar
experller-pressed oil
olive oil
butter
cocoa powder
dry milk powder
SPICES:
allspice,
bay leaf
basil
cardamom
cayenne pepper
celery seed
cinnamon
chili posder
cl<P><I>These are the items I attempt to ALWAYS keep on hand, and
I always try to stock up on these items only when they are on
sale.</I></P>
<P><FONT COLOR="#ff0000">BAKING SUPPLIES:</FONT><BR>
baking powder<BR>
baking soda<BR>
yeast<BR>
arrowroot<BR>
maple syrup<BR>
honey<BR>
sugar<BR>
experller-pressed oil<BR>
olive oil<BR>
butter<BR>
cocoa powder<BR>
dry milk powder</P>
<P><Frugal Ethics - When Frugal Becomes Just Plain Cheap2006-10-26T00:00:00Z2006-10-26T00:00:00ZBy Tawra Kellam http://www.LivingOnaDime.com/There are times when it's tempting to lie, steal
o...By Tawra Kellam http://www.LivingOnaDime.com/There are times when it's tempting to lie, steal
or break one of the other 10 Commandments to get a good deal but,
in living frugally, we all need to stick to being honest. This
is not always easy to do, but I want to give some examples that
may help you stay honest. Here are some common tactics that some
people use that are unethical and sometBy Tawra Kellam http://www.LivingOnaDime.com/<p>There are times when it's tempting to lie, steal
or break one of the other 10 Commandments to get a good deal but,
in living frugally, we all need to stick to being honest. This
is not always easy to do, but I want to give some examples that
may help you stay honest. Here are some common tactics that some
people use that are unethical and soOfficial USDA Food Plans2006-10-26T00:00:00Z2006-10-26T00:00:00ZDownload a .pdf of the Official USDA Food plan budgets. They
itemize a thrifty, low cost, moderat...Download a .pdf of the Official USDA Food plan budgets. They
itemize a thrifty, low cost, moderate, and liberal plan and see
how you compare.
The chart shows that a family of 4 with 2 children between
the ages of 6-11 the following weekly expenditures:
Thrifty: $112.80
Low Cost: $144.90
Moderate: $180.50
Liberal: $218.60
Or Monthly Totals:
Thrifty: $488.80
Low cost: $628.0<P>Download a .pdf of the Official USDA Food plan budgets. They
itemize a thrifty, low cost, moderate, and liberal plan and see
how you compare.</P>
<P>The chart shows that a family of 4 with 2 children between
the ages of 6-11 the following weekly expenditures:</P>
<P>Thrifty: $112.80<BR>
Low Cost: $144.90<BR>
Moderate: $180.50<BR>
Liberal: $218.60</P>
<P>Or Monthly Totals:</PCha-Ching! Tips for a Successful Day of Yard Sale Shopping2006-10-26T00:00:00Z2006-10-26T00:00:00ZCha-Ching! Tips for a Successful Day of
Yard Sale Shopping
Yard sale season is now in full swing...Cha-Ching! Tips for a Successful Day of
Yard Sale Shopping
Yard sale season is now in full swing. For those of you
who truly want to save money on your family's expenses, yard sale
shopping is a great way to find gently-used clothes, toys and
household items for pennies on the dollar. Here are some tips
for making your yard sale shopping trip as fun and profitable
as possible.
1.. If<P><B><FONT SIZE="+1">Cha-Ching! Tips for a Successful Day of
Yard Sale Shopping</FONT></B></P>
<P><I>Yard sale season is now in full swing. For those of you
who truly want to save money on your family's expenses, yard sale
shopping is a great way to find gently-used clothes, toys and
household items for pennies on the dollar. Here are some tips
for making your yard sale shopping trip as f