Monthly Archives: July 2010

How to Recycle Christmas Cards


1. Use as to/from tags for gifts. Cut out parts of the picture or words and write to/from and the names on them. 2. Use them as postcards. Cut off the picture part and use the back of it to … Continue reading

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Helpful Online Links


http://athriftymom.com/category/coupons-101/ http://www.allthingsfrugal.com http://www.thefrugallife.com http://www.frugalhomemaker.com http://www.frugalfun.com http://www.thed0llarstretcher.com/index.cfm

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A Week’s Worth of Ham Recipes


Meal 1: Ham Dinner Meal 2: Pasta, ham & cheese casserole Split pea & ham soup Hawaiian Nachos Hot ham & cheese on rolls Cold ham & cheese on rolls Grilled ham & cheese Cold ham pasta salad Chef salad … Continue reading

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A Weeks worth of beef roast/ground beef meals


Meal 1: Choose any of the following for your first meal. Tacos Beef roast dinner Meat loaf Hamburgers Broiled t-bone steaks Meal 2–Make these with leftovers from Meal 1 items: Nachos Supreme Beef Burritos Chili Beef vegetable soup Beef fried … Continue reading

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Seasoning Mixes -Make Your Own


Beef Seasoning for Rice: 3 beef bouillon cubes — crushed 3 dashes pepper 1 cup brown or white rice Cook according to package of rice. Chili Seasoning Mix: 2 tablespoons chili powder 2 teaspoons ground cumin 2 tablespoons paprika 1 … Continue reading

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CVS Possible Deal


Buy 2 Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry Touch Sunlock (1 oz) $1.99 each -(2)$2/1 Neutrogena Printable or $1/1 from 6/13 Smart Source insert Spend as little as $0.00, get $10 Extra Care Bucks back Final price: As low as free after … Continue reading

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Local Waukesha Food Stores


There are a number of local businesses that I frequent. I am not going to argue that they are as inexpensive as buying on sale and coupons at the grocery store, but I will argue that they can be reasonably … Continue reading

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Walmart Coupon Book


This comes from Budget Saving Mom, so I am not sure if we will find the book here, but if you do, let us know. Debra e-mailed me to let me know that she a Fuel for School booklet. She … Continue reading

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Rebates, RR’s, ECB’s ETC How To Guides


I thought it would be helpful to post some external links to people who have posted how to do Register Rewards, Extra Care Bucks and Menards Rebates. REGISTER REWARDS: Seven Rules for Walgreens RR Success Walgreens for Newbies Hot Coupon … Continue reading

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Piggly Wiggly Coupon Policy


Here is what I received from Piggly Wiggly in regards to a coupon policy. Hello…stores may vary since the majority of the Piggly Wiggly stores are independently owned & operated, but the basic rules for internet coupons are: * $2.00 … Continue reading

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