I’m always looking for ways to save money on items I use frequently when I cook. One item that I use often is dehydrated onions, so I decided it was in my best interest to make my own like my father does. He gave me his old dehydrator some time ago, and it truly has saved…
I got a great deal on ground chicken burger!
My family LOVES ground chicken burger. We use it in everything from spaghetti sauce, to stroganoff, to tacos, to panko-coated burgers, to meatballs, etc. It’s basically a staple for us. So when I was at Walmart yesterday doing my grocery shopping and I saw packages for $1.92 each I scoffed them up. Generally, depending on…
Electronic Monopoly Review
Disclosure: This is not a sponsored post. I purchased Electronic Monopoly with my own money. We loved it so much that I wanted to share my thoughts with all of you. The other day I was talking to Amber from Thrifty Ninja and she mentioned she and her family had tried out Electronic Monopoly. I’ve…
Homemade Mac ‘ Cheese Recipe
Recently I mentioned to several people I know my family’s version of homemade mac ‘n cheese. It’s one of our favorite meals to make, so I thought I’d share it with all of you, too. I actually just made a batch yesterday for my dad’s birthday. And judging by the phone call I received last…
Other Uses for Empty Glass Jars
I’m always emptying glass jars left and right around here. While I recycle some, I usually store panko breadcrumbs or dehydrated onions in others, or even use them as drinking glasses. Yesterday I got to thinking about what else I could use them for. So I went on a search for some ideas. Here they…
Frugal Eats: Refried Bean Dip #recipes
I first tried refried bean dip when I was six or seven at a neighbor’s house. It instantly became a favorite for my mother and I who have made it fairly regularly ever since. It’s a super easy snack or even meal to through together. It’s cheap, too, which is great. Ingredients: 1 can of…
Special Offers: SavingStar
If there’s one thing that gets me super excited, it’s saving money, so when I read about SavingStar, a new program that saves shoppers even more money, I knew I had to signup. SavingStar works with most store loyalty cards, so for those of us in Maine, it’ll work with a Hannaford or Shaw’s card….
7th Annual Acton Car Show
From time to time I will be posting events in Maine that you can enjoy with your family, with a date or by yourself for relatively cheap…or even FREE! Next Saturday and Sunday, July 15th and 16th, the 7th Annual Acton Car Show & 2011 Swap Meets will be held at the Acton Fairgrounds and…
Extreme Couponing: Worth it or Not?
If you are unsure if couponing is right for you and your family, this guest post may provide some insight. Everyone has their own opinions, though, so remember what works for some won’t always work for others. The only way to know for sure is to give it a try. My friend Amber at Thrifty…
Must Watch Couponing Videos
If you’ve ever wanted to try your hand at couponing but were unsure of how to start and what it entailed, then you need to check out my friend Amber’s videos over at Thrifty Ninja. She’s been working on a series of Couponing 101 videos that are highly informative. I know they’ve helped me, and…