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Getting Your Family to Enjoy Powdered Milk

There is no debate right now about powdered milk being a great bargain, especially when regular milk is passing $4 a gallon. But, getting your family to actually enjoy powdered milk can be a challenge. It definitely doesn’t taste or smell like fresh milk, and there are a number of associations that people have with powdered milk that make it a negative thing even before it is tasted. Here are some ways to get your family to open up about powdered milk, or at least consume some if it. The don’t ask don’t tell policy Many people associate powdered milk … Continue reading →

Make Your Own Sweetened Condensed Milk

Want a frugal substitute for a can of sweetened, condensed milk. This home made version will save you some pennies and prevent you from having to run to the store to stock up. As an added bonus, you can make only the amount that you need so that there is no waste. This is another savings right there. I have fallen out of using sweetened condensed milk, mostly because of the expense and the waste. I used to use it all of the time to make yummy graham cracker crumb cookies. With this frugal substitute, I may just have to … Continue reading →

Milk Prices Still Creeping Up

It looks like we are still paying more for milk each month that goes by. September saw milk prices creep up a few more cents. While milk is still not averaging the $5 a gallon that some analysts predicted for September, prices are still reaching $4 a gallon and beyond in most states. Some of the reasons for the continuous rise in milk prices include rising fuel prices, a drought, a spike in the cost of feed and in dairy operations. Production slowing in the United States thanks to an International boom in milk product are also said to contribute … Continue reading →

Attack of the Stinky Trash Monster

“It creeps upstairs, alone or in pairs, what’s that horrible smell? A thing, a thing, a horrendous thing, everyone knows it’s stinky.” Does the stinky trash monster live at your house? Here is an account of my ongoing battle with this beast, and all of the ways I try to conquer it. In my home, the stinky trash monster sits there innocently in the kitchen, waiting to turn on me and let its presence be known to one and all. Usually, it does its work in the middle of the night or while our family has been out of the … Continue reading →

Too Big of a Price Increase

Price increases can be an extremely touchy subject in many businesses—small or otherwise. While they are inevitable and you will likely have to wrestle with how and when and what to do regarding a price raise at some point or another, figuring out how best to go about it can be tough. One thing to be extremely careful of, however, is too large of a leap or too big of a price increase. I have recently been working with an organization that raised prices on a certain service by 150% in the course of one month. Something that had cost … Continue reading →

Foods that Don’t Freeze Well

Freezing meals and ingredients for meals can be a smart idea when it comes to frugal living. Meal planning and having dinner ready to just pop in the oven on busy nights certainly makes eating out less desirable, and that immediately helps your budget. Buying food in bulk and then freezing the excess can also save you money by reducing your grocery bill. One thing to keep in mind, though, is not all foods freeze well. You can wind up losing money if you freeze something that winds up being thrown away. Here then, is a guideline on foods that … Continue reading →

Save 50 Percent on Meat, Fish and Poultry

Here is a special secret for saving as much as 50 percent on meat, fish and poultry at the grocery store. Meat seems to be one of those foods that just seems to go up in price by the month. Incorporating meat-less meals into your diet is one way to save on the cost of it all. But unless the members of your family are ready to become vegetarians, you still want to be able to provide them with meals that contain meat, and fish and poultry. One strategy is to wait for the buy one get one free sales. … Continue reading →

Frugal Living Week in Review: October 8th Through October 14th

Are you ready for Halloween? Nicole has posted a bunch of Halloween articles that will help with your planning. For the more day to day, check out info on milk prices and school lunches. And, can you adopt the philosophy to “buy nothing?” This and other interesting articles are all here for you in the Frugal Living Week in Review: October 8th Through October 14th. October 8th Frugal Living Week in Review: October 1st Through October 7th This has been a weird week here in Pennsylvania. The weather can’t seem to make up its mind whether it wants to be … Continue reading →