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May 24, 2012

Planning a Last Minute New Year’s Eve Party on a Budget

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I have been so busy with Christmas that it is hard to believe the New Year is right around the corner. If you are like me a New Year’s Eve party is probably the last thing you are thinking about. Time is running short, but you can still plan a fun New Year’s Eve party that will fit your budget. … [Read more...]

Frugal Thanksgiving Ideas

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Many families are still struggling with the high cost of food.  Thanksgiving is one holiday that we spend more money on food than usual.  Being frugal does not mean we have to give up all that food we enjoy eating, it means that we just need to plan for this extra expense in our budget.  Here are … [Read more...]

Super Simple Raspberry Fruit Dip Recipe

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My kids are crazy about fruit so whenever we have a party or other special event, that's the first thing they ask me to serve. Since dip just makes everything taste better, we always try and make some sort of fruit dip to go along with it when we have a crowd to feed. This super simple … [Read more...]

Frugal Memorial Day Cookouts

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Memorial Day is a day we celebrate and remember our deceased relatives and soldiers. For many people, it is also a time to welcome summer with a three day weekend of summer activities. In fact, many people pull out and fire up the grill and have a cookout. Cookouts do not have to be expensive or … [Read more...]

Grilled Steak and Potatoes

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We grill a lot in the summer, and there is nothing like grilled steak and potatoes to make the guys in our family happy. Meat and baked potatoes gets pretty boring, so I try to find a variety of side dishes to tantalize the taste buds. The scalloped potato recipe is really good with a variety of … [Read more...]