Care Package for the Hard Times Kitchen – Shopping List

First priority $19.24: Frozen chubs of ground turkey (from Save a lot .69/lb) $2.80 for 4 lb Realistically 5 lb ground beef value pack for $9.45, or 2 3 lb whole chickens will give you 4 lb of meat you … Continue reading

Care Package for the Hard Times Kitchen – The Challenge

Using the Meals for Hard Times article to create a care package that will help someone get through a time of struggle – A Pay It Forward proposal I recently came across the article “Meals for Hard Times” (http://www.lighthousebaptist.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Meals_for_Hard_Times.pdf) while … Continue reading

Cleaning Secret Weapons – Frugal Tips

I have been cleaning houses for several years. I have worked in a pet boarding facility, and an assisted living facility. Between babies, pets, and old people, I’ve cleaned it all. What are my secret weapons for housecleaning? Tips for … Continue reading

Cleaning Secret Weapons – Frugal, Natural Cleaners

I have been cleaning houses for several years. I have worked in a pet boarding facility, and an assisted living facility. Between babies, pets, and old people, I’ve cleaned it all.
What are my secret weapons for housecleaning?

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Cleaning Secret Weapons – Key Ingredients for Frugal House Cleaning

I have been cleaning houses for several years. I have worked in a pet boarding facility, and an assisted living facility. Between babies, pets, and old people, I’ve cleaned it all. What are my secret weapons for housecleaning?

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Cleaning Secret Weapons – Good Tools for Frugal House Cleaning

I have been cleaning houses for several years. I have worked in a pet boarding facility, and an assisted living facility. Between babies, pets, and old people, I’ve cleaned it all.
What are my secret weapons for housecleaning?

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Valentine’s Day Crafts, Food, and Fun

Here are some neat crafts and links for Valentine’s Day. Chocolate Raspberry Vanilla Bean Marshmallows These sound so good. Anyone who has made marshmallows from scratch knows how good they are. They aren’t as hard as you might think! “Do … Continue reading

2020 Vision Quest

One of our friends is Randy Pierce, a man who is exceptional in many ways. His current past-time is hiking the White Mountains of New Hampshire. His goal is to climb all 48. Did I mention he’s blind and does this with the assistance of a remarkable guide dog? Oh yes, the coolness is humbling, and if you got to meet him you would be even more impressed. New England Patriots Fan of the Year in 2001, a black belt, an accomplished hiker, and totally blind. And to top it off he has established a charity to use his hiking experience to raise money and awareness for the visually impaired, as well as inspiring others to achieve the best. Donations go to help New Hampshire Association for the Blind and Guiding Eyes for the Blind.

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Hello – Welcome to My New Blog!

I am a mom living in upstate New York with a family of five, and five cats.
This blog is intended to help the frugal family. I am a thrifty housewife and spend a large amount of my time in an effort to spend less money while still enjoying the things we love the most. Here I will share any wisdom I come across.

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