Frugal Living – Focusing on tips and strategies to save you money in all aspects of your every day life.
Do you realize the cost of doing your laundry these days? I have been using coupons and paying less for commercial laundry detergent for years, but it was still alot of money going down the drain, literally. I started looking and checking out recipes over a year ago and have found a few to try. … Read more
Another make ahead idea breakfast idea — PANCAKE MIX 4 cups flour ( can use half white – half whole wheat) 3 tablespoons baking powder 2 teaspoons baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons sugar Store in air tight container.To make pancakes for 4 people: Scoop one cup of dry pancake mix … Read more
Two years ago, when December 31st hit, I was devastated when I went through my binder and realized just how many great coupons expired all at once. I thought to myself, there has got to be a better way to keep track of expiration dates at a glace while still maintaining the same binder organization … Read more
Today’s Freebies – Thanks to Savings Apps. Misfit dog treats $1.49 at TARGETI used buy 2 get 1 freeplus $1.50 WYB2 = $1.50 for 3and then I got $2 back each on 2 on Checkout 51 (Double up offer) so for 3 bags FREE plus I made $2.50 2nd shopSobeys –Pepperidge Farm Crisps $2.50 -$3(Checkout 51)= … Read more
Natalie’s Peanut butter fudge recipe In a bowl combine 2 1/4 cups crunchy PB with 7oz Jar of Fluff and stir until mixed. In a large pot on the large burner combine 2 cups white sugar, 2 cups brown sugar & 3/4 cup white 2% milk. Stir and heat to boiling. Once it reaches a … Read more
Guest Post By Natalie L. Here is one in my favorite gifts I received this Christmas. It’s a DIY gift that is super useful, but also unique. Turkey Soup in a Jar This beautiful layered jar contains everything you need to make Turkey Soup, you just need to add water and Turkey. Who doesn’t have … Read more
Recipe: Amanda’s Meat Loaf Meat Loaf is one of those recipes that seems to be handed down through the generations. We all have our own variations and flavours. Here is a great meat loaf recipe from Amanda. We also have this recipe for Mmmm…Meatloaf, from Judy. ~Amanda’s Meat Loaf~ 1lb lean ground beef 1/2 … Read more
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Shopping with Natalie: Here’s how she preps and then goes through a complete shop. ************** We often get questions about how we prepare our shopping trips, so today, in addition to sharing my shopping trip, I’m also going to share how I prepared for it and completed it. When I plan my weekly … Read more
Natalie’s Target Toy Shop On Friday night Judy told me how to get a good deal on toys at Target combining these coupons. I decided to look through the toy catalog, I started to notice that some of the toys offer $5-$10 gift cards, including hot wheels. I went to Target first thing on Saturday morning with the intention … Read more