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Archive for the ‘Top 10 lists’ Category

November 18th, 2007

35 Free Holiday Recipes

If you’re hosting Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner, or even if you just want to try something new, here are a list of recipes to get you started.  If you have a special recipe you’d like to share, just leave a link in the comments. 
Turkey & Gravy
Herb-Butter-Roasted Turkey
Healthy Holiday Turkey
Turkey Gravy
Roast Turkey and Gravy 101
Good Gravy
Stuffing […]

By Karen -- 3 comments

October 22nd, 2007

Top 10 Do-it-Yourself Costume Tips

If you’re looking to save money on a costume, or even if you want to be unique, then you should try making your own costume.  Here are some tips to get you started: 
1.  Start with a foundation, such as a sweat suit, pajamas, leggings, tights, etc.
2.  If you can’t sew then use glue or some other adhesive.
3.  […]

By Karen -- 4 comments

September 21st, 2007

Frugal Friday 24: 10 Organizing & Decluttering Tips

 
Now that I’m working from home, I’m trying to get a bit more organized.  It seemed things had been piling up and getting stuffed here and there until a later time.  When we let things pile up, it becomes overwhelming and like a defeating task.  Here are some tips to help us stay organized each […]

By Karen -- 8 comments

September 18th, 2007

Top 10 ways to reduce your car insurance rates

My car insurance comes around every three months. I hate having to fork out that payment. I have looked high and low for the top 10 ways to reduce your car insurance rates. Hands down, the same ways keep coming up so here they are.

Shop around. Don’t just take the first […]

By kellys -- 6 comments

September 14th, 2007

Frugal Friday 23: Coupon Tips

 
When I was a married college student I was a dedicated coupon shopper.  I had my coupons organized in my little coupon pouch.  I would shop mainly with my coupons at Ingles grocery store because they doubled coupons and I also shopped the sales.  With my technique I rarely paid full price for anything. 
I’ve decided that I need to […]

By Karen -- 13 comments

September 9th, 2007

Top 10 Most-Wanted Workers

More and more baby boomers are retiring and this is causing some job positions that are hard to fill.  To resolve this problem, some employers are offering incentives to older workers who will stay longer and hiring bonuses to younger qualified workers.  Some companies are even offering college scholarship and tuition to students who choose a […]

By Karen -- 9 comments

September 7th, 2007

Frugal Friday 22: 14 Back to School Tips

Most schools are back in session.  If you’re like me, then you’re trying to spend as little as possible to supply your child with their necessities.  Here are some tips to get your shopping done without needing to rack up credit card debt. 
1.  Take advantage of back to school prices on school supplies.  Get composition notebooks […]

By Karen -- 5 comments

August 29th, 2007

We made the frugal of all top 10 frugal blog lists

Kyle over at Rather be Shopping put us on his top 10 frugal blog list with the likes of Dawn over at Frugal for Life and Pat at Frugal Living Blog.  I am so honored as they are 2 of my favorite blogs.  What a great list.  We could all learn a lot of ideas […]

By kellys -- 4 comments

August 24th, 2007

Frugal Friday 20: 15 Summer Cooking Tips

Happy 20 weeks of Frugal Fridays.  Wow!  I can’t believe it’s been 20 weeks.  It seems like only 5. 
Well, it’s blazing hot outside.  If you’re like me, you try not to turn on the stove if you can help it.  Here are some tips to keep you out of the kitchen and keep your house […]

By Karen -- 19 comments

August 20th, 2007

Top 10 Ways to Keep the Kids Busy While You’re Working

If you’re a WAHM or WAHD, you know how hard it can be to be productive, especially if your children are very young.  My kids are 2 and 4, and somedays it seems like I’ll never get anything done.  Here are some tips to help you get through the day.
 1.  Have high speed internet - You know […]

By Karen -- 8 comments