Posted January 8, 2009 - 11:18 by Paul Michael
Frugal Living, Life Hacks, Deals, Food and Drink, Consumer Affairs
Did you know that your local TV and radio stations regularly receive gift certificates as “payment” for air time? Believe it or not, retailers and restaurants are actually exchanging hundreds of gift certificates for exclusive air time on the networks. Then, the stations turn around and sell those certificates to viewers for half-price. They win. You win. And I’ll show you where to find them online.
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Posted August 2, 2008 - 07:18 by Linsey Knerl
Frugal Living, Food and Drink
Hamburger was once the meat for cheap meal plans. As food costs have risen, however, it is often more common to find a good cut of shoulder roast on sale for less money per pound than regularly-priced hamburger. Stock up, save, and get ready with these four quick ways to enjoy your roast!
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Posted June 7, 2008 - 12:57 by Linsey Knerl
Frugal Living, Food and Drink, Budgeting
The economy and rising gas costs have consumed at least 60% of my regular news and public television broadcast programming. While I’ve heard all there is to hear about how bad food prices are getting, why can’t someone give me some real tips on how to cope? Maybe if things get bad enough, I could take a lesson or two from the late 1800’s Prairie Farmer magazine.
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Posted December 11, 2007 - 13:36 by Linsey Knerl
Frugal Living, Food and Drink, Health and Beauty
Peanut butter is a staple food of many households. The rich and the poor alike find it to be filling and delicious. Eating the right variety of peanut butter can also have a positive effect on your health, while reducing stress on your grocery bill!
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Posted November 13, 2007 - 08:20 by Linsey Knerl
Frugal Living, Food and Drink
Are you running out of fresh ideas for supper? Are you also running out of meat and fresh veggies? Pie shells are the best trick for putting a new spin on some old ideas. You’d be surprised what you can get away with putting in there!
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A friend made dinner for my husband and I recently. This was the side dish. It was so darn good I couldn’t stop shoveling it in. I practically got down on my knees and begged her for this recipe. I’m telling you . . . this stuff ROCKS!!!
Greek Cole Slaw
Dressing: Olive oil, cider vinegar, lemon juice, garlic, oregano (Italian seasoning is OK as a substitute.), pepper & salt.
Salad: cabbage, red bell pepper, cucumber, onion, grape tomatoes, grated carrot
Topping: Feta cheese and brined Greek olives (the marinated deli ones).
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Posted July 24, 2007 - 07:32 by Paul Michael
Deals and Coupons, Food and Drink
How many of you are familiar with
Restaurant.com ? It's a terrfic site that slashes the price of meals by using a coupon system. You usually get great deals on hundreds of local restaurant by paying $10 for a $25 certificate. But with the following coupon I'm about to give you, you can take a further 70% off that price. That makes two $25 certificates to a great restaurant cost just $6 total!
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