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Candle Cost Comparison: Scentsy vs. Yankee (Giveaway!)
Before you say “Those are too expensive” take a look at the numbers, you may be pleasantly surprised to learn that what may initially appear expensive can save you hundreds of dollars each year. “Candles – you’re either a burner or a duster.” I’ve been in the candle industry 17 years; When looking at target […]
Continue readingHomemade Hot Wing Sauces
With the Superbowl right around the corner, I am sure that many of you will be making some sort of hot wings for appetizers during game day. I know in my home, we have tons of food on this day and it can get pretty expensive purchasing store bought wing sauces. Why not try making […]
Continue readingMaking and Keeping New Year’s Resolutions
Today I’d like to share a report with you that I originally put together for the Hillbilly Housewife Club. It’s about making and more importantly keeping your New Year’s resolutions. It’s a quick read (about 20 pages) and some of the things you’ll discover are: How to set realistic goals no matter what your resolution […]
Continue readingBest And Cheapest Way To Clean Old Silver
This is a guest post by my friend Patti Winker at RemarkableWrinklies.com. Enjoy! I inherited some very old silverware and, up until now, just had it stuck in the back of a drawer. The last time I looked at it was a long, long time ago. But, that’s all changed. This Thanksgiving I realized I […]
Continue readingHoliday Leftover Magic – Free Report
The holidays are coming up and that of course means lots and lots of leftovers (my husband’s favorite). And with super low prices on family favorites like turkey and ham it’s easy to make extra and live frugally for the coming days. What are you to do with all that extra ham and turkey? Here […]
Continue readingLaundry Tips To Save You Time and Money
Laundry makes up a fair portion of our weekly chores. Hardly a day goes by that I don’t have at least one load of laundry to do. That’s why I’m always looking for tips and ideas that help make things easier. I’ve put together a few of my favorite tips in this short report. Here’s […]
Continue readingTips From 8 Frugal Experts – Free Report
I have another free report for you today. A few weeks ago I got together with 7 friends who also blog and share frugal advice. We each contributed a chapter to the report you can download below. Christine Steendahl shared some menu planning tips. Crystal Collins explains how you can eat organic on a budget. […]
Continue readingHow Much Should I Charge For Yard Sale Items
Having a yard sale is a great way to make some quick cash and de-clutter your home in the process. But the age old question still remains; how much should I charge for yard sale items? In this article, I have a few tips to share with you that should give you more bang for […]
Continue readingYard Sale Price Guide
You have decided to have a yard sale. You’ve been through all the rooms in your home, collected your items, placed them in piles for pricing, so now all you have to do is start tagging them. How much should you charge? In this article, I have put together a yard sale price guide to […]
Continue readingYard Sale Tips
Yard sales are a quick and easy way to earn some extra money and get rid of some clutter from your home in the process. I have put together some great yard sale tips from my experience as the seller. The best time to hold a yard sale are the first and third weekends of […]
Continue readingHow To Hold An Online Yard Sale
Last year, I discovered how to hold an online yard sale. The weather was not cooperating with me for two solid weeks and I had already placed two separate ads in the local newspaper—only to turn around and have to cancel them because of the rain. I began to think, there has to be something […]
Continue readingStaying Cool This Summer – Free Report
It's getting hot down in my neck of the woods as we approach the 4th of July weekend. With that in mind, I sat down this morning and put together a short report for you about staying cool this summer. In it you will find ideas for various drinks, foods and snacks that will help […]
Continue readingHow To Organize Magazines and Magazine Clippings
I enjoy reading magazines. I subscribe to some on occasion, but also get them from the library and my mother-in-law. Keeping them from cluttering up my house has always been a bit of an issue which is why I enjoyed reading this article about how to organize magazines and magazine clippings. Enjoy – Susanne, The […]
Continue readingGetting Motivated To Clean House – A Homemaker's Story
Jill and Tawra from Living ON A Dime just sent me a great story to share with you. It's called “When Queens Ride By” and was written in 1926. The story is about the big difference an organized and clean home can make in our life. It's so easy to let decluttering, straightening up and […]
Continue readingRaising Money For Tornado Victims In The Southern US
ti is doing, take a look at this blog post by her: Donating To The Red Cross – Helping Our Southern US Neighbors Please help us spread the word about this “fundraiser” by telling family and friends about, blogging about it or sharing the link on facebook and twitter. We appreciate your help. Susanne – […]
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