Tricia

Disney on the brain

I have always wanted to go to Disney but somehow it has been pushed to the back burner. Now here I am four kids later and still have never been. Thoughts were coming into my head that it would just be too much money to spend on a family of six. But lately Disney is popping up everywhere. I am seeing Disney cake competitions and commercials. I am even coming across it while visiting other blogs. And now I...

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In a pinch – substitute

Sometimes when I am cooking, I run out of an ingredient or just have a little. This has always been a big budget buster for me because when I run out to get that 1 thing really quick I do not pay attention to prices. And of course I always pay too much or find out later that I had a really good coupon for the purchase. So other than being better prepared and buy more of a ingredient before it runs out, I...

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Frugal uses for salt

Salt can be used for so much more than just flavoring your food. We can’t truly be frugal without knowing more than 1 use for something as cheap as salt. To test the freshness of a egg – add 2 teaspoons of salt to 1 cup of water. If the egg is fresh it will sink, it will float if it is no good. Shelling pecans – soak pecans in salt water for 2-3 hours. The nut meat will be easier to...

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My first video with Kyte

I am a little shy to say the least. But it is something I want to overcome. So while I was online last night I came across this site called Kyte. You can produce your own show within minutes. I decided to give it a try so I made one...

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Want to save with coupons but don't know where to start?

Even before the economy got bad, I was using coupons. I use them even more now. But I am surprised at how many people don’t use coupons. It could be they have no idea where to start so why waste the time? It is so worth it and I think that not using coupons is throwing away free money. I tell my Dad this every week. Well Bargain Briana has started a 15 Days of Couponing series. She is already on day...