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Preparing for Disasters

Tue, 21 May 2013 11:43:03 +0000

As our hearts go out to the families affected by the tornadoes that hit Texas and Oklahoma in the past week, please take some time to make sure you've done everything you can to prepare your family for a disaster:

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Strawberry Recipes

Mon, 20 May 2013 11:10:35 +0000

Dig out the strawberry hullers and the canning jars; strawberry season has arrived. I'll be making loads of strawberry freezer jam with my berries. What will you be making?

Strawberry Recipes

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No Pooing

Thu, 16 May 2013 17:17:55 +0000

Tired of spending big bucks on chemical-laden shampoos and conditioners that never do what they promise? Ditch them and give no pooing (aka no shampooing) a try. Despite what the beauty companies want you to believe, baking soda and vinegar are all you really need to wash and condition your hair:

Are you already a no pooer? Tell us about your no-pooing experience (good or bad), and share any tips you have for beginners.

How to Spot the Store Version of Your Favorite Products

Wed, 15 May 2013 15:31:33 +0000

Did you know that sometimes the store brand is made by the same company as the name brand? Learn how to spot when this is true, and you'll save big:

5 Ways to Tell When the Store Brand is Identical to the Name Brand

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Community Cannery Locations

Tue, 14 May 2013 09:00:10 +0000

Want to learn how to can or just need a big kitchen to do it in? See if there's a cannery near you:

Community Cannery Locations

Have you ever used a community cannery? Please share your experience.

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New Goodwill Outlet Locations

Mon, 13 May 2013 09:00:10 +0000

Looks like Goodwill Outlet stores are here to stay. I just added several new locations to the list. See if one of them is near you:

Goodwill Outlet Locations

Know of another outlet location? Please tell me about it.

Companion Plants

Sun, 12 May 2013 09:00:19 +0000

Want a more bountiful garden with fewer pests? Just plant the right things next to each other, and you'll be off to a great start:

List of Companion Plants

Do you already use companion plantings in your garden? Tell us which plant combinations work well for you.

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Affordable Mother's Day Gifts

Fri, 10 May 2013 09:00:17 +0000

Mother's Day is almost here. Have you decided what to give your mom? If not, help is on the way. Come explore six fabulous and frugal Mother's Day gift ideas, and pick the one that's most likely to make your mom swoon.

Then, delight in knowing that the bill won't make you swoon. The frugal life is good!

Mother's Day Idea: An Edible Arrangement

Thu, 09 May 2013 09:00:45 +0000

Tempt Mom's taste buds with an edible arrangement made by you. Who knew affordable could be this tasty?

How to Make an Edible Arrangement

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Homemade Beauty Products

Wed, 08 May 2013 09:00:08 +0000

Mother's Day is Sunday. That's plenty of time to whip up some homemade lotion, lip gloss or perfume to impress her:

95 Beauty Recipes

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