Home & Garden

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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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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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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:

Congratulations to our winner, FIVEHAPPYHEARTS! Thanks to all for entering and keep checking Daily Buzz for more chances to win great prizes.

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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?

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.

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."

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.

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.

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!