Category Archive: Mend and Make Do

The Ultimate Homemaking Ebook Bundle Is Here!

For 6 days only, more than 75 widely-known bloggers and authors in the homemaking sphere have joined together to offer 97 of their most popular eBooks and eCourses, valued at just over $600, for the incredibly low price of $29.97! The Ultimate Homemaking Ebook Bundle Sale is now over. The Bundle is no longer available. …

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Just a Thought ~ Sunday, April 28, 2013

A Penny Save [On a Necessary Purchase] Is a Penny Earned

The Ultimate Homemaking Ebook Bundle BONUSES: Details and Fine Print

Did you read yesterday's post about The Ultimate Homemaking Ebook Bundle Sale? No? Well, go do that! It's awesome! The Ultimate Homemaking Ebook Bundle Sale is now over. The Bundle is no longer available. In addition to 97 Ebooks (a $640 value for $29.97), the bundle also includes BONUSES from these companies. . . A …

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Amazing Homemaking Ebook Bundle ~ Don’t Miss This!

Collage-bundle

We could probably all use some help right now. How about $640 worth of help for only $29.97? The Ultimate Homemaking Ebook Bundle Sale is now over. The Bundle is no longer available. Updated 4/29/13 ~ I have added a few more details. They are highlighted! Enter the Ultimate Homemaking Ebook Bundle Sale! For 6 …

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So, What ARE the Cheapest Dried Fruits?

Dried fruits are not particularly cheap, but they are nutritious and high energy foods. They are great to nibble on as is ~ perfect for dessert! They are better for you than candy, and often cheaper. Re-hydrated, they will typically double in size, giving you much more bulk for your money. From Grocery Stores Choices …

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So What ARE the Cheapest Grains?

This post is part of the Eat the Cheapest Foods series and may or may not make sense on its own. If you’d like to learn more about it, click here. From the grocery store You can expect these to be the cheapest available in your local grocery store. Rice Rolled oats Cornmeal Popcorn Corn …

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What’s New as of November 18, 2010

Winter category is open. Seasonal themed categories have been known to go on sale occasionally. Speaking of winter, I have some lovely piping and covered buttons in my Etsy shop that are perfect for winter or Christmas sewing. Black Friday sale in the works . . . Do you have “Eat the Cheapest Foods” questions …

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Dinner

Small red beans

Sometimes simple meals are very, very good.

Gardening as a Frugal Project: Factors That Make for Success #13-#15

#13 Comparison shop for supplies, seeds, and plants, just like you would for anything else. Don’t buy everything from the first garden center you see or the first catalog you receive. They may not have the best selection, the best prices, or the best customer service. Shop around! #14 Be aware of the hidden costs …

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Gardening as a Frugal Project: Factors That Make for Success #10-#12

#10 Cool season crops are your friends. They extend the growing season outside of the frost-free summer months, meaning you can grow a lot more food each year! Usually, they are direct sown outside which is cheaper than buying plants or starting your own seedlings indoors, and is much less work than starting your own …

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