The Thrifty Housewife Blog

This is a blog for those who are looking for new ideas and ways to save money, stretch their dollars, and be good stewards of what God has given us. Frugality abounds here!

Saturday, June 19, 2010

Always Check Your Safeway Receipt!!!

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Just thought I would give you all a little warning about Safeway. While I really like their sales, I am disappointed in them. Almost every...

Friday, June 18, 2010

Homemade Hurt-Free Antiseptic

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A while back, I posted a recipe for a homemade astringent. Now, several months later, I can tell you that I have found another handy use for...

Wednesday, June 16, 2010

Bargain Shopping at Department Stores

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I am a bargain shopper. By bargain shopper, I mean that I frequently buy new things at the same price a thrift store would charge. Basical...

Sunday, June 13, 2010

Quick and Easy Iced Tea

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During the summer, I love having iced tea around every now and then! I have found a really easy, quick way to make a large pitcher of iced t...

Monday, June 7, 2010

Plan Ahead and Bring Your Own Snacks

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We just got back from a short weekend roadtrip. One of the things that we regularly do when we know we will be out of the house for a while...

Saturday, May 22, 2010

Netflix

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OK, so I finally broke down and joined Netflix. My reasoning for this is that my local video store was running out of "appropriate...

Thursday, May 13, 2010

Cheesy Lentils Crockpot Recipe

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Lentils are a great way to stretch a meal budget. For us, usually a one pound package, cooked and prepared, will last us for at least two m...

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