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Home & Garden Recession Guide

Cash for Refrigerators! Will You Get a New One?

Posted by Suzanne Murray
on August 25, 2009 at 11:01 AM
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Photo from Sears

Need a new fridge?

You've no doubt heard of the government's Cash for Clunkers deal for cars and trucks. Well now, the Department of Energy is hoping to encourage energy conservation with a Cash for Refrigerators (and other kitchen appliances) program.

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Home & Garden Recession Guide

Decorating Idea: Album Cover Art

Posted by The Stir Bloggers
on July 2, 2009 at 10:34 AM
album art

Photo from Frame My Record

I love reusing old items in my home decor. It's not only recession-friendly, but it usually gives the room so much character!

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Home & Garden Recession Guide

Financial Confessions, Money-Saving Ideas: Links I Love

Posted by The Stir Bloggers
on June 11, 2009 at 12:00 PM
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Photo by shaylas_mama

Finances may quite possibly be my least favorite thing...ever. I'm so over this bad economy scenario! Even though I hate finance, these links make them bearable:

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$50 Gift Card Giveaway: Could You Give Up Cable TV in Your Home?

Posted by Sheri Reed
on March 30, 2009 at 6:00 AM

 

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Photo by JayGirlsMom

 

Recently I read J.D.'s post How I Cut My Television Bill in Half over on Get Rich Slowly. Essentially, his family cut back to basic cable channels only.

And I began to wonder... could our family give up cable television?

 

 

 

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Home & Garden Recession Guide

Household Portion Control: Use Less, Save More

Posted by Sheri Reed
on March 26, 2009 at 12:15 PM

 

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Could you use a little household portion control?

I'm not talking just food either. I'm wondering, do you really need that big strip of toothpaste on your brush? Do you really need to use another Ziploc for your leftovers? If we used a little less around our households, could it save us a whole lot more?

I think it could.

 

 

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Home & Garden Recession Guide

Redecorate a Bathroom for Less Than $33? This Mom Did...

Posted by Sheri Reed
on March 26, 2009 at 6:00 AM

 

It's true; moms are some of the craftiest, most innovative people on the planet. And today I have proof.

After seeing Mom2torandis's amazing $50 kitchen redo, CafeMom NorahSethsMommy wrote in to show me how she redecorated her bathroom on a budget of just $50—and she actually finished her bathroom for less than $33!

Check it out.

 

BATHROOM BEFORE:

"The first pics are of the bathroom before. These were actually taken a couple years ago."

 

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Home & Garden Recession Guide

Real Moms Speak Out About Foreclosure: Part 2

Posted by Sheri Reed
on March 24, 2009 at 12:00 PM

 

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Today, we talk to five real moms about their ongoing experience with foreclosure or possible foreclosure, the lessons they've learned, and their hopes for the future.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Home & Garden Recession Guide

5 Real Moms Face Foreclosure: Part 1

Posted by Sheri Reed
on March 23, 2009 at 12:00 PM

 

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In this special post (part one of a two-parter), we tell the stories of five real moms who are facing foreclosure or have already lost their family homes to foreclosure.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Home & Garden Recession Guide

5 Ways That Being Green = Being Frugal

Posted by Sheri Reed
on March 19, 2009 at 12:00 PM


Herbs



I've been loving the recent popularity of the "green movement." Sure, I LOVE helping preserve our planet. But, you see, I've always been a bit of a cheapskate, but now I can call myself GREEN instead.

In most cases, the most green option is also the most frugal option. It's awesome!





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Home & Garden Recession Guide

Real Money-Saving Tips from a Frugal Mom: TempestRayne

Posted by Sheri Reed
on March 19, 2009 at 7:00 AM


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CafeMom TempestRayne's three lovely children


If you want "get real" advice about saving money, then ask another mom living on a tight budget!

Today, frugal CafeMom TempestRayne shares a few of her best money-saving household tips.




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