Keeping to Your Grocery Budget

I keep a spreadsheet on my computer with my grocery list. A day or two prior to shopping day, I update the list. I aways keep the staples permanently listed... read more

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Start an "Urban Garden"

One way that could help cut down on grocery bills is to start an "urban garden." This growing trend is an easy one to join. Pick veggies that are hardy,... read more

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Wow! I'm a Cheapskate!

After reading your request and all the comments on how much to pay a babysitter, I feel like a real cheapskate. But I do really agree with the mom who... read more

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What's Your Number?

We teach our kids our home phone numbers as soon as they can count, but we often don't think about another important "number" in our lives. When asked this question,... read more

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Where is Your Money Going?

Do you know exactly where you spend every penny? Get a small spiral notebook and create pages with various spending categories such as food, clothing, transportation, entertainment, etc. Every time... read more

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Great Glue

My neighbor, Connie, responded to my question for a way of patching my frayed jeans by lending me her "as seen on TV" Tear Mend glue (which I had not... read more

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Shaving Cream Fingerpainting

The other day my kids were bored, so we sprayed a big blob of shaving cream onto the counter and let them draw swirls and pictures into it. They loved... read more

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Dishwasher Finger Painting

A friend of mine swears by this one. Lay your dishwasher door down, remove the silverware tray if applicable, pour on a little finger paint and let the kids go... read more

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Working From Home

When it comes to working from home, let me tell you the best piece of advice I've ever received. A friend of mine once said: "First, find what you love... read more

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Most Things We Know Already and Don't Apply

Americans spend an average of $6,111 per year on food, according to the U.S. Department of Labor's Consumer Expenditure Survey. But with prices rising quickly, food is taking an increasingly... read more

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