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Thrifty Mommy

Archive for the ‘kitchen’ Category

November 2nd, 2006

Top 10 frugal uses of baking soda.

Baking soda is one of “Nature’s” best cleaning agents. It is cheap and hard working. It amazes me how many different ways we can use baking soda in our houses aside from cooking. Amazingly enough, there are health and beauty uses for baking soda as well. Here are my top 10 […]

By kellys -- 5 comments

October 2nd, 2006

DIY’s New Show - Sweat Equity

When I hear the words “sweat equity” a lot of thoughts run through my mind - oh my goodness, what hard work, turning a 70’s home into a modern home, the aggravation of the task, the cost involved, . . . and THE MONEY EARNED!!!!  Sweat equity is the way to get more for your […]

By Karen -- 0 comments

August 29th, 2006

Top 10 ways to save money

Everybody is in to saving money at the grocery store.  I know we are. I have tried coupons, making out an actual grocery list instead of winging it, going when I am full, etc…  Sometimes the best way to save money is to not let my husband go at all – bless his heart LOL!  […]

By kellys -- 0 comments

August 16th, 2006

Declutter your kitchen without the pain.

Ever go to your kitchen to figure out what to do for dinner and just pack up the family for take-out because you couldn’t stand your cluttered up kitchen?  Ever go to your kitchen to find something only to leave disgusted because you found everything but what you originally were looking for?  Well, Show Mom […]

By kellys -- 0 comments

August 10th, 2006

Mass cooking is a very popular habit.

I have mentioned before about cooking a lot at one time and then freezing it.  This works great for a friend of mine.  She sometimes cooks for over 50 people at a time when her church has a large function.  I found another really good article that makes this frugal time saver look easy.  Does […]

By kellys -- 4 comments

July 14th, 2006

Success at Food Lion.

Success at the grocery store! I usually don’t shop at Food Lion very much. Wal-Mart is usually cheaper so I save gas and just do all of my shopping there. However, every once in a while, they run a good enough sale to justify going. This week they have Bing cherries […]

By kellys -- 0 comments

May 18th, 2006

Cheap waffles for breakfast.

Anybody want some waffles?  I love waffles in the morning.  However, frozen waffles are expensive and don’t last long.  So I use Heart Healthy Bisquick and make my own waffles.  It doesn’t take any more time and I can mix a batch and store it in the fridge for a few days.  You can make […]

By kellys -- 0 comments

April 28th, 2006

Slow drains don’t have to cost a fortune with baking soda and vinegar.

I don’t know about you but I am loosing my hair by the handfuls.  They tell me that is part of post pregnancy freedom.  I say that I have been loosing it for years and that having a baby doesn’t have anything to do with it.  Why is this important?  It’s not.  Just thought I’d […]

By kellys -- 2 comments

February 15th, 2006

Bring your own drink and save money.

After I had my daughter, I went back to work part time.  I work 2 10 hr shifts at the local hospital where I live.  I also like to drink a lot of tea.  I know water is better for me and I do try to drink more of it but I am willing to […]

By kellys -- 0 comments

February 3rd, 2006

Having a hard time figuring out what to cook for dinner?

Now that my daughter is here … ok I have never been good at cooking on a regular basis… I have the hardest time figuring out what to fix for dinner.  It seems that I always fix the same things over and over again.  Lucky for me, my husband is just grateful for me actually […]

By kellys -- 0 comments