By Milehimama on Jun 22, 2010 in Recession Proof Routine, works for me wednesday | 7 Comments
Don’t forget to update your feed so you don’t miss any posts! Disposable razors are made of stainless steel, and it’s not shaving that dulls the blade. It’s rust and buildup that causes little breaks and pits and makes it drag across your skin. Moisture is the enemy of your razor, so first, don’t store [...]
By Milehimama on May 11, 2010 in Recession Proof Routine, works for me wednesday | 7 Comments
We are a cash only family. We don’t have credit cards, and our only installment loan is to Sallie Mae. BUT, sometimes the cash envelope system can be a drag. It’s hard to get to the bank each pay day, then demand your money in small bills to be divided up into your electric envelope, [...]
By Milehimama on Mar 8, 2010 in Pinching Pennies, Recession Proof Routine | 2 Comments
Here’s an archived post from February 2009 that appeared on the old site. We are having special visitors this weekend and my parents are coming the week after, so I’m busy with spring cleaning. Starting with the laundry room – our washer gasped its last breath this weekend. When the wet clothes inside the washing [...]
By Milehimama on Jan 13, 2010 in Recession Proof Routine, works for me wednesday | 6 Comments
Are you trying to decrease your disposables with the Kitchen Steward? Or maybe it just pains your cheap soul to throw anything away. Then why are you using aluminum foil? If you need to cover a dish in the oven, use reusable aluminum. No, I’m not talking about washing and saving your Reynold’s wrap. I’m [...]
By Milehimama on Sep 9, 2009 in Pinching Pennies, Recession Proof Routine | 6 Comments
Sometimes it’s hard to know what a good deal actually is, especially when confronted with a wide assortment of meat cuts, some with bones, some without, some flash frozen, some untrimmed. I’ve figured out a few basic “rules of thumb” as a guide. Chicken Which is cheaper, a whole bird, or boneless breasts? According to [...]
By Milehimama on Jul 7, 2009 in Home Cooking, Recession Proof Routine | 0 Comments
Many people think that they cannot afford to eat healthfully and keep their spending in check. However, with a little forethought and a few tips, you can eat fresh, frugal food on almost any budget. 1. Buy the loss leaders. A loss leader is something sold dirt cheap on the front of a grocery store [...]
By Milehimama on Jun 23, 2009 in Pinching Pennies, Recession Proof Routine | 5 Comments
Last week, I talked about how I organize my coupons. My box holds coupons, but also is my price book and my menu planning helper, too. What’s a price book? A price book is a list of items you use the most often, with notes about where you can get it for the best price. [...]
By Milehimama on Jun 16, 2009 in Home Cooking, Mama Tells You How, Recession Proof Routine | 13 Comments
Dried beans are much cheaper than canned beans, and easier to store, too. (Also, if you drop dried beans on your toe, they won’t dent the floor!) But what are you supposed to do with them? They’re like little beany pebbles, and a lot of people don’t know how to get them from the bag [...]
By Milehimama on Jun 2, 2009 in Pinching Pennies, Recession Proof Routine | 12 Comments
Saving money, a penny at a time! You can read part 1 here. Now, we’ve established that energy costs are a big ongoing expense in the laundry room, and figured out how much it costs to dry clothes. Let’s address the washing machine! It’s more difficult to do a breakdown of costs, because unlike dryers, [...]
By Milehimama on May 19, 2009 in Recession Proof Routine | 12 Comments
Saving money, one penny at a time! We have an electric clothes dryer, but I’ve been wanting to put up a clothesline. The upfront cost of a clothesline will probably run around $15 (Free husband labor is nice, isn’t it!), and I bought a foldable drying rack for $10 to set on the dryer. How [...]
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