From the monthly archives:

September 2009

Making Hair Bows

September 29, 2009

If you have a daughter then I’m sure you are aware of the price of those cutesy hair bows. Being a frugal momma, I have a very hard time shelling out upwards of $4 for a hair bow, when I usually do not pay that much for her shirt. This doesn’t mean that I don’t [...]

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How to Use Fresh Pumpkins

September 28, 2009

A few years back I found it rather daunting and frightening to even think about using a fresh pumpkin for anything more than a Jack-O-Lantern. Now, the stuff in the can just doesn’t appeal to me. The flavor from a fresh pumpkin is incredibly amplified compared to the canned variety. Surprisingly enough, they aren’t difficult [...]

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Lasting Memories

September 25, 2009

I came across this picture the other day, I knew that I had to post it for you all to see. This was taken in 2005, Nicholas just turned 5, and Kait would have been about 3 ½. We had just gotten back to the river bank after gigging for fish. They are removing the [...]

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Home Management Binder: Finances Section

September 25, 2009

Making sure your finances are in order is one of the keys to running your home smoothly. Having said this, I must admit that this section almost didn’t make it into my Home Management Binder. Here’s why; Initially, I was going to use my binder as a go-to for any and every one that may [...]

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Warm Pumpkin Dip

September 24, 2009

Fall brings on an influx of family and friend gatherings for us. I have a really hard time gathering, and not bringing some form of food, and this dish is just perfect for those moments. You can’t have one without the other, can you? I had this dip a few years back at Thanksgiving. It [...]

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Frugal Fall Fun

September 23, 2009

A few of my favorite fall activities just so happen to be frugal entertainment. Bet you never would have guessed that. One of the things I look forward to most, with the onset of fall, would have to be hayrides. Something about riding down the road, or through the woods on piles of hay, cuddled [...]

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Canning Green Beans

September 23, 2009

Many home gardeners grow green beans. If you are anything like I was, when harvest time came I had no idea what I was going to do with all of them. I’m no fan of frozen green beans and I was terrified of the pressure canner. Something had to give somewhere. I had to overcome [...]

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Feathering my Nest for Fall

September 21, 2009

Are you ready for Fall? I know I am, and my house–well it’s getting there. I’ve slowly been adding in fall bits and pieces to our decor. I think I’m going to make a new wreath this year, or atleast spruce my current one up a bit. Somehow while it was in storage, some flowers [...]

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