As I get older I find Christmas less and less enjoyable.  Am I becoming a scrooge in my old age?  I am tired of the meaning of CHRISTmas being all about presents and spending money.  Even Thanksgiving is now being taken over by shopping.  Stores opening up at midnight for Black Friday.   The holidays need to be able spending time with family, strengthing bonds with those we only see a few times a year.  Not about sitting around looking at the ads and planning the best shopping strategy.  It j...
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I have heard many a story about people going a little bit too far to save money.  I am sure I am guilty of a few of them myself.  But when is enough,enough?

Have you reused storage bags?  - I have
Have you reused aluminum foil?  I have
Have you regifted?  I have
Have you added water to something to make it last longer?  I have
Have you changed an ingredient in a recipe so you can save money?  I have
Have you worn socks with holes in them?  I have, but not for long!

The list could go on and on.  I wo...
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Rather than write about freebies, today I thought I would talk about baking.  I much rather bake than cook a regular meal.  Much more fun for me.  So this morning I was in a baking mood.  I made Whole Wheat Waffles and Chocolate Chip Walnut Banana bread.  I have been trying to eat healthier, but I do not think the banana bread falls into that category.   I decided to double the waffle recipe and freeze them for quick breakfasts.  Here is what I made:

Whole Wheat Waffles
 
1 3/4 cups whole wheat ...
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That is what I was asking when I came across the first free magazine offer.  I had never hear of such a thing and thought for sure that there must be a catch.  Well, over one year later and about 15 free subscriptions, I can say that there is no catch.  They really are free!  You can even sign up for someone else and use it as a gift.  With Christmas coming up, it would be a great free gift!

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I use to shop at Target a lot, but then a Wal Mart opened closer to my home and I want to Target maybe 4 times a year.  Well, in the recent months Target has started to publish their own coupons and often times they are in the regular Sunday coupon circular.  The wonderful thing about these coupons is that they can be used when you use a regular manufacturer coupon.  I have been there twice in the last week.  First to get some Glade candles and then to get some Cover Girl make up.  So, take t...
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