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Grocery Budgeting And Menu Planning Made Easy (Review AND Giveaway)

July 11, 2012

Everyone knows that the healthiest and most budget-friendly meals are the ones we cook at home. For some, the process of setting a grocery budget and planning a menu that fits it –and which their family will actually eat– is overwhelming. Add in the confusion of trying to match coupons to sales that aren’t really [...]

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Save Money With Natural Mosquito Control

July 9, 2012

Looking for natural mosquito control? Good for you! Mosquitoes are out of control this summer in many parts of the country, thanks to an abnormally mild and dry winter. If you’re one of those people mosquitoes devour, and I certainly am, knowing what to do for natural mosquito control will let you enjoy summer’s lazy [...]

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10 Beauty Treatments From Your Kitchen

July 6, 2012

There’s a reason why I’m smiling in this photo: I’d made guacamole from the other half of the avocado I used on my face, and nibbled it while sipping  a margarita. Booze isn’t the only beauty ingredient you can find in your kitchen, though.* Here are 10 more.

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What To Buy In July For Big Savings

July 3, 2012

You know you should use coupons to save money but, let’s face it, clipping and sorting them is a chore. That doesn’t mean you can’t save money when you go shopping, though. Time your purchases properly, and you can save money even when you leave your coupons at home. Of course, for even bigger savings, stack those [...]

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I’m Guest Posting And Getting Goodies!

June 26, 2012

I’m guest posting today about “How to be a Happy Stay-At-Home Mom” at Happy Homemaker Me. Bethany’s one of my daily reads, and not just because she posts pictures of her adorable little girl! (That sweet face always puts a smile on mine.) Bethany also posts wonderful recipes and crafts! Check out her Discovery Bottles [...]

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How To Save Money On Cooling Costs This Summer

June 25, 2012

With the cost of utilities (and everything else) soaring, keeping your home air-conditioned through the summer can wreak havoc on the budget. Here are ways to keep your house cool without going broke.

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Prepare Your Home For Your Vacation

June 21, 2012

You’ve scrimped and saved for your family vacation, counting down the days until you can finally get away from it all. But don’t just grab your bags and close the door when you leave. Taking time to prepare your home for vacation can save enough money to cover some of those trinkets and meals you’ll [...]

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Saving Produce: The Master List

June 20, 2012
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If you know how to freeze produce, you know the trick to saving money when fruits and vegetables are in season. Right about now, Farmer’s Markets, grocery stores and gardens are bulging with fresh produce. That includes our garden, too. Fortunately, I know how to can stuff and I enjoy doing so … except when [...]

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Announcing: The Giveaway Winner!

June 14, 2012

Congratulations to Jennifer of Another Housewife who won the $25 Amazon.com gift card in my first-ever giveaway here at Housewife How To’s™!

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