Dine for Less on Vacation – 5 Ways to Save Money

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When our kids were young, the bulk of our vacation budget was the lodging. Somehow, my boys became teenagers without me noticing and they ate. Constantly. Fast food got expensive! Dinners got expensive! Even pancake breakfasts busted the budget. My vacation planning strategy had to change, so we didn’t go broke. As I discovered online … Read more

Eat Out Cheap

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Try these 8 easy tips to save money at restaurants. It really is possible to never pay full price at restaurants, but you’ll have to make a little effort and plan ahead if you want to eat out cheap!       Save Money at Restaurants Discounted Gift Cards – Stock up on discounted gift … Read more

4 Unique Tips for Frugal Living

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Living frugally is hard. There is always a temptation to buy something you really want, your spouse really wants or the kids want. Then there are all the unexpected expenses that pop up; car maintenance and repair costs, a bigger than usual heating or cooling bill, lawn care or new mower costs, the list goes … Read more

GroceryCoupons.com – your one stop shop for savings!

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GroceryCoupons.com is your one stop shop for savings. We have compiled the best deals on the web and brought them to one place. With 13 benefits to choose from, there is literally thousands of ways members can save. Our great benefits include: Print Grocery Coupons – this benefit helps members save on groceries. Using our … Read more

Skip Grocery Shopping This Week!

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Good news…here’s a way you can save money at the grocery store – skip grocery shopping this week! Bad news…you’re going to clean out and organize your pantry, refrigerator and freezer! Consider this your challenge for the week! As you clean out and organize your pantry, refrigerator and freezer…write down meal ideas using the items … Read more

Crock Pot Red Beans and Rice

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An easy Red Beans and Rice Recipe that’s frugalicious, fast and perfect for Mardi Gras! If you want to reduce your prep time to just 5 minutes, opt for the frozen chopped bell pepper, frozen chopped onion and dried minced garlic.

Make Your Own Starbucks

Everyday I treat myself to a Venti Starbucks Skinny Iced Latte, but rather than paying $4...I make it myself! Enjoy my copycat Starbucks Skinny Iced Latte recipe and enjoy the savings!

Everyday I treat myself to a Venti Starbucks Skinny Iced Latte, but rather than paying $4…I make it myself! The beauty of this recipe is you can make it without a coffee pot in just a couple of minutes, and you can make it to suit your tastes! If you don’t want the skinny version, … Read more

Gooey Butter Cake Recipe & Variations

It's a favorite for indulging, but it's also an easy go-to dessert recipe that's made with pantry staples. Learn how to make Gooey Butter Cake now!

I can remember eating Gooey Butter Cake since I was a child, and it’s always been one of my favorites! It’s a favorite for indulging, but it’s also an easy go-to dessert recipe that’s made with pantry staples. Lately, I’ve been experimenting with different cake mix combinations, and I’ve come up with all sorts of … Read more

White Chocolate Crunch Snack Mix

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This is my go-to recipe for a quick and delicious snack mix. It’s always a hit at parties, and it looks great wrapped in cellophane bags for hostess or teacher gifts. Add a festive touch by changing the colors of the m&m’s to match the season or use Reeses Pieces in the fall. White Chocolate … Read more

Pumpkin Cheesecake – As Good As The Cheesecake Factory!

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Pumpkin Cheesecake is my favorite fall dessert and ideal for your Thanksgiving dinner! This Pumpkin Cheesecake is frugalicious (frugal and delicious) because it will cost you less than $10 to make. Compare that to just under $50 for The Cheesecake Factory’s Pumpkin Cheesecake, and yes – it’s as good as The Cheesecake Factory! Actually it’s … Read more