Make the Most of Farmer's Markets
Wednesday August 27, 2008
Summer must be coming to a close because I'm starting to see lots of fall fruits and vegetables at the farmer's market – apples, pumpkins, okra, peppers, and pears – and that could only mean one thing: It's time to get busy canning!
Last week I made two batches of pear freezer jam. This week I plan to work on some apple butter and pickles. Why not hit your local farmer's market, and see what you can find to put up for winter?
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Only Four Months Til Christmas
Monday August 25, 2008
Yep, it's official . . . Christmas is just four months away. Have you started planning yet? If not, now is a great time to start. Put a little thought into what you want your holiday to be. Then, figure out how to do it debt-free.
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Bad Money-Saving Ideas You've Tried
Friday August 22, 2008
If you've been practicing frugality for any length of time you're bound to have had at least a few frugal flops along the way – those money saving ideas that seemed so clever until you put them into action.
Maybe you stocked up on the cheap toilet paper only to find that it left you too sore to sit down; or you tried a friend's recipe for homemade conditioner and were left with a greasy, tangled mess of hair; or perhaps you did something so outrageous that I can't even guess it.
Now's the time to fess up. What bad money-saving ideas have you tried and vowed never to do again?
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Wednesday August 20, 2008
Enjoy crafting with recycled materials? Then, here's a new project for you: a yoga bag made from the leg of an old pair of jeans.
This would make a great gift for exercise junkies, so why not get a jump start on your Christmas gift list?
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