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Today at 09:19 AM

Emergency Meal Stretching 2

by Mary Ann Romans

We are talking about some techniques for stretching meals in an emergency, from hosting unexpected company to having to make due with the food resources that you have.

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Today at 06:39 AM

Emergency Meal Stretching

by Mary Ann Romans

If you find yourself having to feed your family for less, if you have unexpected dinner guests or if you just want to tighten the belt to afford a luxury, knowing how to stretch a meal in an emergency is a great skill for any frugal person to possess.

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Yesterday at 09:37 AM

Restaurant Food at Home

by Mary Ann Romans

Since eating at home is less expensive than is eating out at a restaurant, it is amazing to me how all of we frugal people eat out and how frequently we do it. My family is no exception to this. In fact, I cringe every time we go to our favorite family restaurant.

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Yesterday at 04:46 AM

Do Without and Get Creative

by Mary Ann Romans

Sometimes scarcity, whether forced or self imposed can often breed creativity. This can be extremely valuable when it comes to frugal living. So many time we get stuck in a rut and do things the way we have always done them because it is familiar or easy.

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12 May 2008 02:57 PM

Frugal Living Week in Review: May 5th Through May 11th

by Mary Ann Romans

Catch up on the latest tips and advice for frugal living! May 5th Frugal Cinco de Mayo Want to have a fun way to celebrate the day without spending a lot of money? Here are some fun ideas that you can use to celebrate today, Cinco de Mayo.

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12 May 2008 08:48 AM

Adjusting Your Price Book with Escalating Grocery Costs

by Mary Ann Romans

In the previous article, Our Changing Grocery Prices, I talked about how we've been having to adjust what we are willing to pay for some grocery items, in the wake of rising food prices.

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12 May 2008 04:40 AM

Our Changing Grocery Prices

by Mary Ann Romans

Have you had to adjust to rising food prices? Of course we all have. One thing that has to be adjusted is those price books. Trends in higher prices can make your price book obsolete, since grocery food prices are rising across the board.

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10 May 2008 11:43 AM

Finding Free Stuff Events

by Mary Ann Romans

Earlier today, I talked about free stuff events, and how wonderful they can be. I also talked about the etiquette involved when attending one. If you missed that earlier article, click here: Free Stuff Events.

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10 May 2008 08:10 AM

Free Stuff Events

by Mary Ann Romans

Have you ever been to a free stuff event? It is very much like a yard sale, except that everything being offered is free. That is right, nothing costs a thing. Free sales are wonderful events. You can find some great items that are wanted and needed.

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10 May 2008 05:53 AM

Frugal Random Acts of Kindness

by Mary Ann Romans

You don't need to hand out $100 bills to practice random acts of kindness (ROAK). In fact, sometimes the smallest or least expensive things can mean the most to someone, whether they are a friend, a neighbor or a stranger.

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