Blog Entries for MamaWritesRelated SearchesEarly Bird Specials Evolving30 Jan 2010 10:25 AM When you think of the typical early bird special at a restaurant, you might think of retirees and older folk who can come in in for dinner at 4 or 5 p.m. and save 10 percent or more. 2 comments — latest 03 Feb 2010 09:51 PM by Andrea Hermitt Finding Winter Deals29 Jan 2010 07:40 AM Timing is everything. Knowing when to buy something can save you a significant amount of money especially when you purchase more expensive, larger or higher-end items. Finding winter deals sometimes takes a little extra work, but it can be well worth it. The trick is pretty simple, though. Being in Your Right Minds28 Jan 2010 09:21 AM For most people, the right side of the brain is the side that focuses on creative pursuits, whether it is something like writing, painting or creating music, or whether it is something such as thinking outside of the box and problem solving. Advanced Thrift Store Tips28 Jan 2010 07:27 AM By now you have figured out that shopping at thrift stores can really save you money. or maybe you have tried shopping the thrift stores and have been disappointed with selection or prices. Giving It All Away27 Jan 2010 07:51 AM One of the negative things that is sometimes associated with living a frugal lifestyle is the idea that frugally-minded people are also tightwads or stingy. Fix It and Forget It26 Jan 2010 01:07 PM Inspired by Dale's review of a slow cooker cook book, I thought I would chime in with my own recommendation. I am definitely going to check out her choice, but meanwhile, let me tell you about my favorite slow cooker cook book. This is a book that I recommend to anyone who is new at slow cooking. The Danger of Frugality26 Jan 2010 07:32 AM As much as I think of frugality as a positive way to live one's life, I do have to admit that there are some ways that being frugal can be dangerous. Sometimes people who consider themselves frugal have dangerous practices from the beginning, and sometimes they just fall into dangerous areas. 2 comments — latest 26 Jan 2010 01:07 PM by Mary Ann Romans Frugal Container Gardening25 Jan 2010 05:52 AM Yes, I know that we still have a long way to go until Spring arrives, but it is okay to do a little planning and dreaming, right? Container gardening can be fun and very frugal, especially if it is food that you grow in your containers. Is It Really Cheating When...?24 Jan 2010 08:07 AM Often spouses ask other people, such as their best buddies what constitutes cheating. They may google the phrase, "What is cheating," or look to experts to answer the question. They may even wonder to themselves if a thought or an action is considered cheating. Growing Groceries: Basil24 Jan 2010 05:42 AM Fresh herbs can be expensive, and yet they are some of the easiest food to grow. You can generally grow herbs in a very small space. A sunny window in the kitchen is ideal for growing herbs. You'll save money in a number of ways: You won't have to purchase the food. 2 comments — latest 24 Jan 2010 10:20 PM by Dale Harcombe |
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