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Freezing Eggs & Other Ways To Stretch A Dollar

I'm always looking for ideas on how to stretch a dollar! So yesterday I spent a little time searching the internet for useful tips and came across some sites with good money saving tips that I thought you might enjoy checking out. Maybe there's some new money saving tip that you haven't thought of doing yet! How To Stretch A Dollar 1. I've never thought of freezing eggs when I find a good ... Read More about Freezing Eggs & Other Ways To Stretch A Dollar

Size Matters: Which Dollar Tree Items Simply Aren’t a Deal

When you walk into Dollar Tree, you might automatically assume that everything is an awesome deal. I mean everything's a dollar! But that isn’t exactly the case. While Dollar Tree is filled with hundreds of hot deals at prices that you can’t find anywhere else, there are some items you should really avoid. Believe it or not, there are items priced higher than you might find at your local grocery ... Read More about Size Matters: Which Dollar Tree Items Simply Aren’t a Deal

DIY Scented Pinecones

One of my favorite holiday decor items are simply... pinecones. They can be used interchangeably for fall and winter with just a few adjustments to reflect the season. I love to make scented pinecones to create a feast for the nose as well as the eyes and create that welcoming home scent throughout the holidays! Check out this tutorial to find out how to easily make your own DIY Scented ... Read More about DIY Scented Pinecones

7 Things Every Frugal Kitchen Should Have

A kitchen that operates with frugality in mind is a great way to keep your household expenses down while creating some fantastic meals. To run a frugal kitchen, there are a few items you want to keep on hand. By keeping these 7 things every frugal kitchen should have in stock, you'll be more successful at keeping your meal costs down on a regular basis. Here is what you need to know to get ... Read More about 7 Things Every Frugal Kitchen Should Have

Homemade No-Knead Artisan Bread

I'm sure you guys know this by now, but I love making homemade bread! But often I shy away from yeast breads and make dessert breads instead. That's mainly because I (like so many other home cooks) don't really look forward to kneading bread. Kneading dough is just one of those things that sounds simple, but winds up taking much more effort and time than you feel it should. But there are ways to ... Read More about Homemade No-Knead Artisan Bread

Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread

In our household, zucchinis are like bananas. We buy a whole bunch of them, and most of the time use them up before they start getting old. But sometimes we just don't go through them fast enough, and I'm left with a couple of zucchinis that need to be used up fast. Sometimes I make stuffed zucchini boats, or add them into recipes like my veggie breakfast casserole. But sometimes that doesn't fit ... Read More about Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread