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Archive for January 2008

January 31st, 2008

As Heard on Cooper Lawrence

Here’s some of the tips that have been discussed on The Cooper Lawrence Show lately.  Seriously folks, if you haven’t listened to their show, you really ought to.  Cooper, Chad, and Anthony are hilarious!  You can click on their site and listen to old podcasts or listen via livestream each night (like I’m doing right […]

By Karen -- 0 comments

January 31st, 2008

Three Minute No-Bake Cookies

Since January is Oatmeal Month I thought we could celebrate with these super easy no-bake cookies.  Oatmeal is good and good for you. 
You Need:

2 cups granulated sugar
8 tablespoons (1 stick) margarine or butter
1/2 cup low-fat milk
1/3 cup baking cocoa
3 cups Quaker Oats** (quick or old-fashioned, uncooked)

Directions:
1.  In a large saucepan combine sugar, margarine, milk, and […]

By Karen -- 7 comments

January 31st, 2008

Frugal Preparedness

We are having some crazy weather this year.  I can’t tell you the last time I saw such craziness around here.  My personal opinion is that if there is no white stuff (snow) then there is no reason for the cold stuff (temperatures under 65 degrees).  So here is my frugal list of things to […]

By kellys -- 0 comments

January 31st, 2008

Dell computers on sale

My DH is a computer geek. No, wait … a genius. And yes, I am not biased in any way HAHA! But he said that today is the last day to get really good deals on Dell computers. Evidently, today is Dell’s last day of the year so call them and finagle your way into […]

By kellys -- 0 comments

January 31st, 2008

Baby Center has their annual Winter sale

Right now is the time to get all your winter stuff from Baby Center.  They are having their Winter Sale until Sunday.  Up to 60% off so let us know what you find.
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January 31st, 2008

Wonder where I have been?

I have been redoing my hall bathroom. I have pulled up the yucky stick tile and laid new stick tile down. The easiest way to get up old stick tile is to take an iron to it. I knew I would use that thing for something one day. HAHA. FYI (don’t […]

By kellys -- 5 comments

January 31st, 2008

Recipe Link Love for 1-31-08

Here are some recipes I’ve found while surfing the net.  Some of these would be great for Superbowl Sunday.  Enjoy!   :) 
My hunny loves french onion soup.  I found a new recipe that is supposed to taste like Apple Bee’s French Onion Soup.  Hubby will be thrilled.
I’ve made shepherd’s pie before, but never like the Easy Shepherd’s Pie recipe suggestion here.  This […]

By Karen -- 1 comment

January 30th, 2008

Wordless Wednesday: Kids Are So Funny!

I just have to say, you know you’re teaching your kids to be frugal when they pretend to have a yard sale with their toys.  hahahahahahaha

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By Karen -- 5 comments

January 29th, 2008

5 Things About Me

I was tagged today by Chris.  I’m supposed to tell 5 things about myself, which should be pretty easy.  You may already know this stuff about me though.
1.  I am married to Gerald and have two children.  Gerald and I got married when I was in college and he was in the Marines. 
2.  I have […]

By Karen -- 7 comments

January 29th, 2008

Perdue Chicken Giveaway

Remember the Perdue Perfect Portions that I raved about last week?  Well, I am pleased to announce that I have in my possession free coupons for the Perdue chicken.  Yay!  I love free stuff!  I am giving away some coupons for these fabulous Perdue chicken breasts. 
Each coupon entitles the person to one package of Perdue […]

By Karen -- 126 comments

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