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Mommysavers Newsletter - June 19, 2006 Visit our site for more great resources: http://www.mommysavers.com "The trouble with being a parent is that by the time you are experienced, you are unemployed." -- Author Unknown ============================================================== Hello! After much contemplation (and seeing how much junk I REALLY have), I decided it was worth my time to have a garage sale. So, this week I'll be busy organizing the garage, marking my kids' clothes, and finding more stuff to sell. It has felt so liberating getting the excess clothing/furniture/knick-knacks out of the house! If you're thinking of having a sale, or just want to find the best bargains at other sales, scroll down to check out all our resources. Have a great week! Kim ------------------------------ Please Visit Our Sponsors: YOUR BUSINESS ON YOUR TERMS! Build Lifetime Residual Income – work once, get paid every month. No inventory, no cold calling. We’re truly a TEAM: Training and Support provided. http://www.TiffanyBlitz.com (888) 441-7756. ------------------------------ Money Saving Ideas: Spending Less Budget Jump-Start To get out of this last week's mess in our checkbook and to maybe come out ahead for next week, we are trying to use up all the old groceries. The stuff you buy on sale and gets stuck in the back of the cabinet, the stuff that requires actual cooking and not just a heat and serve idea! -- Username Blessedwith6 Avoiding Unnecessary Spending Whenever my mom goes to Sam's Club, she calls and asks if I need anything. I give her my list and she picks up what I need. If I go with her and the kids, I always wind up getting more than what is on my list. Always. I also will send dh to the grocery store with a specific list. He rarely buys anything that's not on the list. I find that keeping myself out of the stores cuts down a lot on spending. -- Username jnbythesea These ideas appeared in our Frugal Living Forums: http://www.mommysavers.com/discussion/index.php?showforum=20 ------------------------------ HOT Deals: Overstock Deal of the Day Gap Summer Sale Aeolus Down Comforter $19.99 + FREE Shipping Ronco Food Dehydrator/Beef Jerky Maker/Yogurt Maker Mossimo handbags 75% off Disney Pixar's CARS boys underwear Brandon Thomas brown corduroy jacket 85% off Ladies' Microfiber Weatherproof jacket 80% off 4x6 Prints on sale at Photoworks All of the deals above appear on our Hot Deals page: http://www.mommysavers.com/money-saving-ideas/hot-deals.shtml ------------------------------ What's New: Picture of the Week: "Flower Girls" Submitted by Kim from MN "Sydney and her cousin looked so cute as flower girls for their Uncle Mark's wedding! http://www.mommysavers.com Real Mom Profile: Carrie, 25, from Wisconsin Carrie shares a photo of her family, along with her recipe for Crock Pot BBQ ribs... http://www.mommysavers.com/real-mom-profiles/6.18.2006-carrie.shtml Shopping at Aldi by Tawra Kellam I spend $250-$300 a month on groceries for my family of five. One of the best things I do to keep my budget is to do most of my food shopping at Aldi. Here are some shopping strategies to help you get the biggest bang for your buck at this store... http://www.mommysavers.com/money-saving-ideas/shopping-at-aldi.shtml ------------------------------ Thrifty Tips Juicy Hamburgers For a juicy hamburger, add one beaten egg for each pound of hamburger meat. Don't flatten burgers with your spatula, that presses out the juices. Putting Stubborn Lids on Tupperware If you are having a hard time putting a plastic lid on a tupperware type container, run the lid under hot water. It should fit much more easily. Baking Soda in Your Clothes Hamper Pour a little baking soda into the bottom of your hamper to help keep your dirty clothes smelling fresh. You can even keep a shaker with baking soda in it near your hamper to shake on top of your clothes when needed. A used and cleaned out parmesan cheese container makes a great shaker for baking soda. This week's thrifty tips sponsored by ThriftyFun.com http://www.thriftyfun.com ------------------------------ Garage Sale Resources: Clearning Clutter: Winning the Selling Game by Kimberly Danger You’ve gone through your closets with a fine-tooth comb. You’re finally ready to part ways with the salad bowl you got for your wedding. Your basement is filled with boxes and bags of goodies ready to find new homes. Now what? http://www.mommysavers.com/organization/selling-game.shtml Garage Sale Strategies Tips from our readers on getting the best deals http://www.mommysavers.com/money-saving-ideas/garage-sale-strategies.shtml Yard Sale Ettiquette by Nancy Twigg As in any social situation, there are certain things you do or don't do in order to be polite. http://www.mommysavers.com/money-saving-ideas/yard-sale-etiquette.shtml More tips in in our forums: http://www.mommysavers.com/discussion/index.php?showtopic=34939 ------------------------------ Mom's Coffee Break: Jelly Mom: Building Moral Character is Nothing to Sniff At Well, it finally happened. One of my kids has outsmarted me when it comes to eating vegetables... http://www.mommysavers.com/moms-coffee-break/moral-character.shtml For MORE great coffee break articles, visit: http://www.mommysavers.com/moms-coffee-break/index.shtml ------------------------------ In the Forums: How Much Do You Save, And HOW? Lately, I've been reading up on how to get control of debt, saving, etc. Since we're on one income, I'm just not sure how we're ever going to get out of debt. It was easier when I worked, but I can't go back to work due to health problems. Anyway, I'm just wondering if anyone actually saves as much as the books tell you to save (10%). Do all of you have a college fund set up yet? Is there some trick to making this all work? I'm just so frustrated and stressed out right now. On mortgage weeks, we live check to check. http://www.mommysavers.com/discussion/index.php?showtopic=35309 Spending Less Support Group: Cutting Back on Grocery Budget I did some back math and saw my downfall was grocery shopping: $500-600 a month. That is WAY too high for two adults and a 2 year old. The problem is, I live right behind a grocery store and walk to it 4x a week to find deals and to just "get a little this, a little that." As of tomorrow, I'm taking $250 out of checking and buying $250 worth of gift certificates. That's my budget for the month. Any other ideas/suggestions for this mom? http://www.mommysavers.com/discussion/index.php?showtopic=34237 Summer Movies/Television: Britney Spears on NBC, Tuesday Night Book Club, Taylor Hicks, Nacho Libre, plus much, much, more! http://www.mommysavers.com/discussion/index.php?showforum=8 To visit all the forums: http://www.mommysavers.com/discussion/index.php ------------------------------ What's Cooking: Sausage Balls 1 egg 2 cups bisquick mix 2 cups shredded cheese 1 lb sausage (I prefer Jimmy Dean) Mix ingredients well. Form into balls about the size of a walnut. Cook at 350 degrees for 30-40 minutes or until sausage is all the way cooked through. Try as an appetizer or for breakfast. I can live off these, once you eat one the whole batch disappears. -- Username Suey1103 This recipe came from our recipe archive: http://www.mommysavers.com/discussion/index.php?act=SC&c=3 ------------------------------ Creative Kidstuff: Homemade Finger Paint In a large saucepan combine 1 cup all-purpose flour and 1 cup cold water. Stir till smooth. Add 3 cups additional cold water. Cook and stir over medium heat till mixture thickens and bubbles. Reduce heat. Cook and stir 1 minute more. Remove from heat and pour into three heatproof bowls. Use food coloring to tint desired colors. Cover with plastic wrap, and let stand at room temperature till cool. Spoon paint on paper, paint! -- Username alexmommy This came from our Creative Kidstuff forum: http://www.mommysavers.com/discussion/index.php?showforum=42 ------------------------------ Limited Time Only: Mommysavers Gear Tees, sweats, onesies, mugs, and much more... 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