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Whether you have loads of bills, an expensive bucket list you want to start tackling, or just are trying to save up for that new car you've been wanting for so long, we can teach you how to save big bucks. We live on a tight budget to save for the important things in life, but that doesn't mean we're settling. We cook, craft, fix, and travel without blowing our paychecks. The question you have to ask yourself is: can you afford not to follow thriftism?

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- June 13, 2016

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Removing Lipstick Stain After Drying Clothes

- July 28, 2016

We've all been there. You're pulling out a freshly dried load of laundry when you find that empty chapstick or lipstick. You're devastated that a whole load of clothes is potentially ruined. Fret no more. While this method of stain removal is not fail-proof, it does give you the opportunity to save your favorite khakis or blouse from even the worst of stains. This potentially saves you hundreds of dollars versus buying a new wardrobe to replace that which has been stained and saves you from taking your clothes to a professional. What You'll Need: Old Toothbrush Dish Soap Stain Remover Elbow Grease Begin by putting dish soap on each of the stains (grease spots). Use the toothbrush to work the dish soap into the fabric on each spot. Soak your clothes overnight in hot water. Hot water helps to release the grease. Finally, spray your clothes with your favorite stain remover before throwing in the washing machine and runnin...

Simple Slow Cooker Broccoli Rice Casserole

- October 08, 2018

Colder weather has arrived as have an abundance of school and work activities. The extra to-dos that come with fall make cooking a healthy and still budget meal much more challenging. Enter the crock pot or slow cooker. Slow cook meals can be both a time and wallet saver, not to mention the benefit of having home cooked meals most nights. Slow cookers allow you to set and forget and can work around everyone in the family's schedules. Scroll to the bottom for a printable recipe. What you'll need 1.5 Cup Rice 6 Cup Broccoli (Chopped) 1 Medium Onion 1 Can Cream Soup (Mushroom, Chicken, Celery, Your choice) 1.5 Cup Milk 3 Tbsp Margarine 3 Cups + soup can Water 1/2 Cup Shredded Cheese (your choice of flavor - cheddar, colby jack, mozzarella) 6 Qt Slow Cooker Start by combining the ingredients except the shredded cheese in a 6 qt slow cooker. Cook on high for 3-4 hours. Add cheese and continue cooking until melted. Printable to lett...

Baby Freebies

- March 15, 2021

Walmart Registry - Create a registry and then register for your welcome box. It was very easy to create, though the checklist wasn't quite as simple to navigate as it was on Amazon or Target. To register for your box, click the register link above and enter your registry URL along with your shipping information. As far as I can tell, there is no purchase requirement to receive. See the full value breakdown in the Baby Box post. Amazon Registry - Get a free welcome box after completing 60% of your registry checklist and have over $10 in purchases from your registry. You MUST BE A PRIME MEMBER to redeem. Amazon shows different requirements even on the same page for the registry checklist with one sentence showing 60% required and another showing 80% required. You can check when it is available to you by clicking on the benefits tab of the baby registry on Amazon. When it is available, you can add to your cart. It will show up at costing $35. At checkout, review your...