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Eating Out: Money Saving Tips

Monday May 30, 2005
Eating out with the kids now and then can be lots of fun, but it can also be very expensive. Here are some tips our readers have shared to help ... Read More

U.S. Flag Cake

Saturday May 28, 2005
I usually make this U.S. flag cake for the 4th of July, but it would make a great dessert for Memorial Day as well. This flag cake is so easy ... Read More

Family Camping Trip: Recipes

Wednesday May 25, 2005
Summer is just about here, and for many families, this means camping trips with the kids. While it can be quite challenging to cook meals for your family without the ... Read More

How To Use an Electric Ice Cream Maker

Monday May 23, 2005
My kids love to have homemade ice cream during the summer holidays, but I can never seem to find the instructions for the ice cream maker when it comes time ... Read More

Summertime Salad Recipes

Thursday May 19, 2005
Memorial Day (U.S.) is almost here and this usually marks the beginning of summer. Here are my favorite summertime salad recipes that I enjoy making for get-togethers, picnics or barbecues ... Read More

3 Steps to Easier Housecleaning

Wednesday May 18, 2005
Christina Spence, author of "The Happy Slob's Way of Cleaning", details her 3-step solution to fast yet effective housecleaning. Related Resources: Quick Housekeeping Tips Frugal Housekeeping Tips

The Many Uses of Baking Soda

Monday May 16, 2005
Baking soda is an inexpensive and natural product that has so many uses around the house in addition to baking. From deodorizing your refrigerator to smothering grease fires, that yellow ... Read More

Home Food Safety Tips

Friday May 13, 2005
During the warmer months, when many of us barbecue, picnic, or camp outside, the incidents of foodborne illnesses increases. Keep your family safe and healthy by following some basic safe ... Read More

Save on Laundry and Clothing Costs

Wednesday May 11, 2005
From saving money on dryer sheets to whitening your whites, here are some great money-saving tips, shared by our readers, to help you save on your laundry and clothing costs. Related ... Read More

Banana Split Pie

Monday May 9, 2005
A reader submitted this recipe for Banana Split Pie and it sounds just delicious. It's made with cream cheese, Kool Whip, fresh bananas and maraschino cherries. Best of all, there ... Read More

Top 6 Cleaning Tools

Saturday May 7, 2005
I love trying new household gadgets like the Swiffer WetJet and Clorox Bathwand. These tools all help get your cleaning done quicker so you can spend more time with your ... Read More

Money Saving Tips for Grocery Shopping

Thursday May 5, 2005
For most families, groceries are one of the biggest expenses each month. Here are some simple tips from our readers to help you save money on your groceries. Related Money ... Read More

Favorite Recipes for Leftovers

Wednesday May 4, 2005
Instead of throwing them out, using your leftovers in a new recipe can help save you a lot of money on your groceries each month. Here are some of my ... Read More

Top Picks: Kitchen Organizers

Tuesday May 3, 2005
In many homes, the kitchen is one of the busiest rooms in the house. It can also be one of the most challenging to organize. Here are some of my ... Read More

Product Review: Rival Snow Cone Maker

Monday May 2, 2005
I bought my sons this Rival Snow Cone Maker a few years ago and they've really enjoyed it. My youngest son even took it to school last year so ... Read More

Tips for Saving Money by Recycling and Reusing

Sunday May 1, 2005
You can stretch your monthy budget simply by reusing and recycling many items you would normally just throw away. Our readers have shared some of their favorite tips for saving ... Read More
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