Archive for April, 2009

Cup-o-Cakes & Tup-o-Cakes: Easy, Frugal Portable Desserts

An easy, time- and money-saving way to prepare personal-sized cakes as a snack for yourself, with a friend or everyone at your dinner table.

Introducing Frugaltroph

We are happy to announce the start of Frugaltroph, a frugal cooking column which we have been planning for some time. From high school through college and beyond, the two of us have been cooking for ourselves and our pets. Our diet has been healthy, frugal, convenient, and–most importantly–full of little luxuries. We have invented [...]

Interesting Reads From Fellow Personal Finance Bloggers #19

Wow, I am really behind this week. Apologies to Pecuniary Associates members and carnival hosts for being 3 days late with this week’s roundup. I’m still sort of recovering from my taxing tax experience last week – mostly by letting myself be a little lazy this week. Well, this will be a short one this [...]

Business Decision: Turning Away a Customer

Reasons to turn away a customer because the aggravation and risk outweighs potential earnings.

Lessons Learned This Tax Season: Procrastination May Be Leading Cause of Financial Death

How procrastination unforeseen events and delays such as power outages and technology malfunction almost got me in trouble with my tax return.

Free Printable Templates: Dairy Cow Milk Cartons (Black, Brown, Tan & White)

I have to admit that I am quite proud of my newest idea for free printables. These milk cartons with dairy cow prints are perfect for gift boxes, decoration, or storage. If putting cookies and treats in these cartons, be sure to choose a non toxic glue like Elmer’s Glue. Using a glue stick to [...]

The Microwave Oven Working With Other Appliances to Save on Utilities

Heating water in the microwave to use for cooking with other appliances can reduce energy costs by shaving minutes off cooking time.



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