For this week’s Frugal Friday post I am going to share a book review that I previously posted on my blogspot. Nickel and Dimed goes a long way in your thoughts on Frugal Living. Full title is Nickel and Dimed On (Not) Getting By in America by Barbara Ehrenreich ISBN 0-8050-6389-7Published by Owl Books. This is…
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Frugal Friday with Marsha–Frugal Crafting
Those of you that know me know that I have been very blessed with craft and sewing supplies being given to me. Someone cleans out their sewing room and give me their “scraps”…..someone cleans out theirs and thinks of me and something I make. A couple of times items have been donated to the sewing…
Frugal Friday with Marsha–Free Magazine Subscriptions
I don’t know about you, but I would still rather hold and read a real magazine over reading one over a device. I have for you today a list of different magazines to choose from that you can have delivered to your mailbox for free. Some are e-delivered for those who enjoy them. Free Magazine…
The Many Uses of 20 Mule Team Borax
Let’s start with the facts: 20 Mule Team Borax is a 100% natural mineral from the earth.Borax is the common name for sodium tetraborate, which is a naturally occurring substance produced by the perpetual evaporation of seasonal lakes.Nothing is added–no phosphates, chlorine or other chemicals. Over 85% of homes have what is called “hard water” which…
Frugal Friday with Marsha–Part 7 Lean Body Fat Wallet–Chapter 7 Fat Cells and Fat Sales
Excerpt from: Lean Body Fat WalletDiscover the Powerful Connection to Help YouLose Weight, Dump Debt, and Save MoneyBy Danna Demetre and Ellie Kay(Thomas Nelson – Dec. 10, 2013) Chapter 7: Fat Cell and Fat Salespg. 114 – 115 SHOPPING ONLINE BARGAINS—LAYER THE SAVINGS!As part of the “Heroes at Home” world tour, my team of experts…
Frugal Friday with Marsha–Part 6 Lean Body Fat Wallet–Chapter 7 Fat Cells and Fat Sales
Excerpt from: Lean Body Fat WalletDiscover the Powerful Connection to Help YouLose Weight, Dump Debt, and Save MoneyBy Danna Demetre and Ellie Kay(Thomas Nelson – Dec. 10, 2013) Chapter 7: Fat Cell and Fat Salespg. 111 – 114 Practical Tips for Saving MoneyIn over twenty years of using coupons, I have saved roughly $160,000 (based…
Frugal Friday with Marsha –Lean Body Fat Wallet Chapter 10 Part 3
Excerpt from:Lean Body Fat WalletDiscover the Powerful Connection to Help YouLose Weight, Dump Debt, and Save Money By Danna Demetre and Ellie Kay(Thomas Nelson – Dec. 10, 2013) pgs 180-183:SKILL #3: THE SHARING LESSONOne of the main reasons people have problems making ends meet is that they haven’t learned the joy of giving. If you…
Frugal Friday with Marsha –Lean Body Fat Wallet Chapter 10 Part 2
Excerpt from: Lean Body Fat Wallet-Discover the Powerful Connection to Help YouLose Weight, Dump Debt, and Save Money By Danna Demetre and Ellie Kay(Thomas Nelson – Dec. 10, 2013) Pages 177-180 WEALTH My (Ellie’s) kids are my calling cards—proof that it is possible to pass on healthy fiscal habits to our children. I am leery…
Frugal Friday With Marsha—Great Northern Bean Soup
Welcome to the New Year! I am going to start Frugal Friday’s this year by sharing economical recipes. My friend had treated me to an evening out to the Bluebird Bookstore for their test kitchen event. At this event they highlight several of their cookbooks for sale by lettings us test a recipe or 2…
Frugal Friday with Marsha–Christmas Around The Corner
Back in October my Frugal Friday post was about my gift stash. Frugal Friday with Marsha–Gift Stash I have continued each week to buy just a few items each week from the Dollar Tree. If you click over to this post you will see a picture of what I had in October. I finally got…
