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Strapped - Why America's 20- and 30- Somethings Can't Get Ahead

I just finished a very interesting book by Tamara Draut. Strapped - Why America's 20- and 30- Somethings Can't Get Ahead explained in precise detail some of the challenges my family has faced while trying to get out on our own, start a family and...

96 comments    money book review finances
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Putting a Roof on Your House - You Can Do It Yourself

We just completed what I think is the ultimate "do it yourself" project, reroofing our house. By "we", you realize I really mean my husband right? In actuality it was my husband, father, brother and brother-in-law. But between those four men they...

18 comments    new do it yourself roofing
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Making Muffins from Scratch - Basic Muffin Recipe

One of the best ways to be frugal in the kitchen is to make your own foods. Don't use all of the prepackaged products available all over the grocery store. Just walking down the baking aisle will show you dozens of options for muffins and quick...

228 comments    food saving money frugality
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Ideas for Kids Stocking Stuffers That Won't Blow Your Budget

It is Christmas time again and with that comes filling stockings. With four kids, stocking stuffers could quickly blow the Christmas budget. They don't have to cost a fortune though. I love finding the perfect items to go in each stocking. This...

52 comments    home christmas presents
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Heating Your Home with a Wood Stove

We have a fairly old house and we struggle each winter to stay warm enough. Yes, I could turn my heat up, but even with the thermostat set at 65 degrees, we pay over $400 a month to heat our home. I think...

6 comments    home energy heating
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Valentine's Day On a Budget

Valentine's Day can be one of the most expensive holidays. It is the holiday that you are supposed to say "I love you" to your significant other. To many people this means spending big bucks. Because the more you spend the more you love them, right?...

20 comments    love finance budget
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Best Cold Remedy Ever - Boost Your Immune System

Being sick is no fun, especially as a parent when you still have to take care of your family and house. After lots of research and experimenting I finally found something that really does work to not only prevent you from getting a cold, but also to...

38 comments    health immune system cold
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How to Create a Stockpile of Food - for Little Money

I am pretty sure that most people would love to spend less money each month on food. With rising grocery prices, it is becoming more important than ever to find ways to save money on food. Creating a stockpile of food, purchased at low prices, is...

64 comments    food finance frugality
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Homemade Pizza - Is It Cheaper Than Delivery or Frozen?

Pizza is a favorite food among most people, especially children. It is also one of the most commonly eaten foods. Yet the prices vary so much, how do you know what is the cheaper option? Can you make your own for less than delivery or frozen? I can...

12 comments    food saving money homemade pizza
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Does Canning Your Own Food Save you Money?

I believe it does, if done the right way. As with all things, you can spend however much you want on it. If you have only a few dollars to spend on canning your own food, then that is what you will spend. It can be done cheaply! Many people will...

13 comments    food saving money frugality
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