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The Frugal Housewife loves it when we can promote something that helps someone! This is one of of those things. It helps two-fold. First, it helps the shopper save money on Kraft products. How? Print out the coupon. Use it at your local retailer and save $5 off 5 Kraft Cheese or Dairy Products. Second, it helps Feeding America. … [Read more...]
Have you seen what's in the All You magazine for September? There are $94.50 worth of coupons in it! The Frugal Housewife has gone through it and chose a few coupons to list. The complete list is available online at AllYou.com. There are also printable coupons available. Barber Foods Stuffed Chicken Breasts $1.00 10/07/10 CARNATION … [Read more...]
Bestselling author Sarah Strohmeyer’s new novel, THE PENNY PINCHER'S CLUB, is being released tomorrow, July 2, 2009. Dutton Publicity/Penguin U.S.A. has graciously given me TWO copies of THE PENNY PINCHERS CLUB to give to two lucky winners of the giveaway! The Frugal Housewife is hosting her first giveaway!! In THE PENNY PINCHER'S CLUB, Kat … [Read more...]
Yesterday was my regular grocery shopping day. Each week I make my list out and then check to see if the local grocery stores have anything on sale that is on my list before going to the local superstore. This week my local Albertson's was having a very good sale. So I decided that I'd go there first and then the supercenter if needed … [Read more...]
Two of The Frugal Housewife's posts have been included in Blog Carnivals. I am so excited!!! My article, Budgeting -- The Key to Finding Extra Money You Didn't Realize You Have, is included in the Festival of Frugality 180: The Gifts Edition. My article, Save Time and Money by Crockpot Cooking, is included in the Carnival of Pecuniary … [Read more...]
This post is going to be shorter than usual. We are in the middle of a thunderstorm with tornado watch. Hope you enjoyed Saturday's Crockpot cooking tips. In keeping with that topic, what are some of your favorite crockpot recipes? My family's favorite is beef stew. Leave us a comment and tell us your favorite crockpot recipe. Till next … [Read more...]
For tonight's Frugal Pantry Tuesday, I'm going to do something different and ask the question -- What is the worst leftover meal that you have ever made? The worst leftover meal I ever made was made out of some ground sirloin. I was going to make a "Cowboy Stew" and when I looked in the pantry I didn't have any kidney beans. I did have some … [Read more...]
Gardening can help reduce your grocery bill by reducing the amount of produce that you purchase each week. Fresh vegetables are great. This is an old, old tip but if you raise enough veggies, you can "can" them or freeze them. This helps to reduce your grocery bill throughout the year not just when the veggies are fresh. We are going … [Read more...]
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