Posted in Cutting Back and Saving, Family, Saving At Home on 13. Aug, 2010
I love to open my freezer each morning and be able to pull out the next evenings meal, usually already prepared and the label says, “Heat and eat.” Wouldn’t that be nice? have told many that I’m spoiled and wouldn’t be a happy camper if I had to work until 5:00, come home and decide [...]
Posted in Cutting Back and Saving, Family, Saving At Home on 12. Aug, 2010
If you know me personally, you know that I’m all about keeping things simple. I even stick to that plan with food for my family. I don’t make myself crazy by looking through cookbooks to find something for my family to eat. Be simple and observant. Most families have favorites or have “must have meals”. [...]
Posted in Cutting Back and Saving, Family, Saving At Home on 12. Aug, 2010
The general frugal advice (and it’s the truth) is that you need to cook at home to save the big bucks. However, the planning system will also work if you aren’t entirely ready to live without convenience foods and restaurant meals. Take advantage of sales on frozen or prepared items if you have a coupon [...]
Posted in Cutting Back and Saving, Family, Saving At Home on 11. Aug, 2010
I plan everything, or almost everything! I panic if something happens and I haven’t planned for it………….which isn’t good! I am learning, however, to be more flexible and “go with the flow” believe it or not. One thing, however, saves you money and time is food planning. Weekly or biweekly plan a list of menus [...]
Posted in Cutting Back and Saving, Family, Once a Month Cooking Club, Saving At Home on 10. Aug, 2010
If you’re wanting to move toward the frugal living theme, there is a lot of wiggle room in the food family budget. I don’t know about you, but food has a deep daily impact on those that I love and live with! It’s a huge part of family life. The shopping and preparations are part [...]
Posted in Cutting Back and Saving on 09. Aug, 2010
I was shopping yesterday with my tween and was impressed that she had cut out coupons before we went and had her list made up as well as a LIMIT amount she was going to spend on the list for each store. She had a budget! I have been extreme couponing since February. At the [...]
Posted in Cutting Back and Saving, Family, Organizing, Ramblings, Saving At Home, Saving on the Road, Time for Him/Family, Time for You on 29. Jul, 2010
Frugal and Fun Cindy Haugland & Beth Gasser Is your family on a budget? Maybe you want to save for a special trip or purchase. Learning frugal tips and tricks will help you save money in a heartbeat. This unique class blends the best frugal ideas online and offline. First, you will learn where to [...]
Posted in Cutting Back and Saving, Once a Month Cooking Club, Organizing, Ramblings, Saving At Home, Time for Him/Family, Time for You on 29. Jul, 2010
ADVANCED COUPONING STRATEGIES! Creativity pays big dividends when it comes to couponing. Learn how to increase your coupon savings with strategies. You can stack your plates and you can stack laundry, but did you know that you can stack coupons? Find out how Cindy Haugland, Professional Organizer and founder of Tidy Tightwads, saved $119.06 on [...]
Posted in Cutting Back and Saving, Homemade Cleaning Supplies, Once a Month Cooking Club, Organizing, Saving At Home, Saving on the Road, Time for You on 28. Jul, 2010
Frugal & Fun Cindy Haugland & Beth Gasser Is your family on a budget? Maybe you want to save for a special trip or purchase. Learning frugal tips and tricks will help you save money in a heartbeat. This unique class blends the best frugal ideas online and offline. First you will learn where [...]
Posted in Cutting Back and Saving, Going Green, Homemade Cleaning Supplies, Once a Month Cooking Club, Organizing, Saving At Home on 28. Jul, 2010
FUN & FRUGAL DATE(S): Monday, October 11, 2010 TIME: 6:30-8:30pm LOCATION: RVMS Board Room COST: $20 INSTRUCTORS: Cindy Haugland & Beth Gasser Is your family on a budget? Maybe you want to save for a special trip or purchase. Learning frugal tips and tricks will help you save money in a heartbeat. This unique class [...]
