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5 New Uses for Old CDs

25 May 2007 07:06 PM

My son just walked into a living room with an old music CD stuck on his thumb. "Look Mommy...a ring". "Cute, honey...now throw your ring in the garbage before you break it".

Tags: CDs | crafts | Kids | recycle

A Frugal (and Humane) "Do it Yourself" Mousetrap

24 May 2007 10:46 PM

Last night I was busy blogging in my dining room when I heard a scurrying sound in the kitchen. I knew immediately what it was. "Ug...here we go again", I grumbled. A few weeks earlier we had a mouse who had been visiting our kitchen each evening.

Tags: diy | frugal | humane | mousetrap

Frugal Summer Gatherings: Host a Neighborhood Seafood Boil

24 May 2007 09:15 PM

You've just read the title of this post and are probably finding it hard to believe that I am associating seafood with frugality. Don't tune me out yet. I am anxious to share one of my favorite, and yes ...least expensive entertaining ideas.

Tags: frugal | Holiday | summer | seafood boil

Garage Sales - Three Big Pet Peeves

18 May 2007 08:47 PM

Yet another post I am starting with a disclaimer. If you are looking for garage sale tips, advice, strategies..

Tags: frugal | garage sales | pet peeves | vent

I Just Made $250 by Paying My Bills     

17 May 2007 07:10 PM

Perhaps I should start this post with a disclaimer. I am going to talk about credit cards. Personally, I have a love - hate relationship with the convenient little pieces of plastic. If you are able to pay the balance on your credit card (in full) each month...continue reading.

2 comments — latest 01 Jun 2007 10:34 PM by Hava Lyon

Tags: bonuses | credit cards | cash back | Travel

Save Money by Hiring a Baby-Entertainer Vs. a Baby-Sitter

16 May 2007 08:25 PM

The other day I was talking with a girlfriend of mine about my various home-based businesses and how hard it was finding time to catch up. Last year, I hired a high-school student to watch my children two days per week while I went to a coffee shop to catch up on e-mails and write.

Tags: baby | childcare | daycare | frugal | ideas

Save Money by Making a "Cream of Leftovers" Soup

16 May 2007 12:09 PM

Tonight I am having what I affectionately refer to as "cream of leftovers" soup. It is delicious. In fact, it is the best meal I've had all week. Last night, my husband and I grilled some steaks and asparagus spears.

Tags: frugal | ideas | recipes | soup

Tie on an Apron and Become a Frugal Fashionista     

15 May 2007 07:59 PM

A friend of mine recently moved into a new home and I was looking for a unique housewarming gift for her. As I was surfing the internet, I noticed that aprons are becoming popular again. Whenever someone mentioned the word apron in the past, I would cringe.

1 comments — latest 16 May 2007 04:26 AM by Andrea Hermitt

Tags: apron | cocktail | frugal | save money

Keep Your Kids Busy this Summer by Starting an Activities Co-Op

10 May 2007 04:21 PM

I spent much of last Saturday afternoon playing at a local gymnastic studio with my daughter. It was a blast. She had been invited to a birthday party by one of her preschool playmates.

Tags: activities | fun | Kids | summertime

Need a Little "Fun Money"? Donate Plasma    

28 Apr 2007 06:06 PM

Perhaps I should start by clarifying. I am not talking about your plasma television. I am talking about your blood. Okay, technically the yellow liquid part of your blood that suspends blood cells. I used to sell my plasma back in college.

10 comments — latest 01 Nov 2009 06:28 PM by Tracy Woods

Tags: donation | Donate | give blood | make money | plasma

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