Tag Archives: Homemaking

How to: Homemade Mayonnaise

This blog is just keeping it real, folks. The beautiful model in the pictures, the random stuff in my kitchen, and my truly witty humor. Hope you like mayo! I had the food we needed for sandwiches. Lunchmeat sandwiches, chicken … Continue reading

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Frugal Tip Friday – Saving Money on Groceries, Part 1

Are you looking for: Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 (frequent use meals) February’s Shopping Trips February’s Meals February’s Meals Photojournal The latest update and how much I spend now in 2013 I feel like we do a good job … Continue reading

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Penny Pinching Friday – Paying More

Kind of a strange title for today. Where do you save money by paying more? Wherever you owe money. For us, that’s a mortgage. Nothing like over a hundred grand sitting on you to make you want to save money … Continue reading

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Penny Pinching Friday – Drying Fruit (And other Food)

I like dried fruit. My kids LOVE dried fruit. Dried fruit is expensive. Raisins are the most reasonably priced. I love the bulk section of Winco for finding things cheaper, but lots of their dried fruit has lots of added … Continue reading

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Penny Pinching Friday – Paper Towels

Adoption Note: Dropped Brian off at the airport an hour ago. Cried. I like hellos much better than goodbyes! They’ve been rerouted already due to overbooking. Sadly, that puts them on a much less comfortable airline. Happily, they still get … Continue reading

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