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Frugal and Free Homeschooling {part 3}

In part 1, I discussed how I have felt the crushing burden of finances on my homeschool.  In part 2, you were given a few simple assignments to get started on your way to frugal and free homeschooling.  To review, you were asked to revisit the reasons you homeschooled.  That will revive your heart and put wheels to your feet on finding a solution.  Then, you were to check the inventory you currently have for school.  Perhaps there are unfinished assignments or textbooks or even reviews you can use.  Finally, you were to write down all you need for a … Continue reading →

Leopard Reviews

Wondering what everyone is thinking about Leopard, the new Mac OSX 10.5 operating system? Here are the current reviews that will tell you all about it. From CNET.com CNET gave Leopard a good review overall. It did mention some issues with the new operating system, namely installation issues that seem to be plaguing many users. They also mentioned that a few features, such as the new geotagging are difficult to locate. The biggest drawback, is that Leopard won’t run on older Macs that don’t have updated processors. This is an issue that we have hear at home for our family … Continue reading →

Halo 3 Reviews

Wondering if Halo 3 lives up to the hype? Well, check out the reviews that are just pouring in across the country on the latest hot video game. Halo 3 was released by Microsoft for the Xbox 360 yesterday. Here is what everyone has to say about it. From CNN CNN gave Halo 3 rave reviews, saying that it definitely lived up to the hype. Cnn says: “The extraordinary high-definition graphics, which include many noninteractive cinematic story sequences, push the limits of the Xbox 360. Thousands of lines of dialogue and a Hollywood-quality epic musical score also help you become … Continue reading →

Photography Week in Review for September 3-9, 2007

Michele and I have gone “digital”. Well we went digital a long time ago, but we expressed to you all, how much more we enjoyed our film camera, than that of the current technology. However, we refocused our outlook and are providing you with dozens of articles on digital a week. Let’s see what went on in the photography blog this week: The Three Biggest No No’s People Do With Their Photographs There are so many things that people do with their photographs or have done with their photographs in the past, that sincerely make me cringe. Of course, it … Continue reading →

Frugal Living Week in Review: July 2nd Through July 8th

As usual, the Frugal Living Blog has been packed with great articles that will help you save money. We’ve had everything this week, from frugal baby care to garage sale strategies and frustrations. Perhaps you’ll get that $2,500 handbag for $60 or avoid the frugal mistakes that might make your family ill. Why not take a quick look at this review to see if there are any articles you might have missed. Happy “frugaling!” July 2nd Frugal Summer Exercise Now that the weather is nice, you can take advantage of a lot of opportunities to get fit the frugal way. … Continue reading →

Frugal Living Week in Review: June 18th Through June 24th

There has been so much happening in the Frugal Living Blog lately, that we just can’t keep up on our reviews. I hope you will understand as we start to play catch up. Follow along and re-read your favorites or take a good luck at the articles that you missed. I am so sure that you’ll find at least one or to ideas that can save you money this month! And so, here is the Frugal Living week in review for the date range of June 18th through June 24th. June 18th Creating A Spending Journal Whether you are new … Continue reading →

Finding Frugal DVDs

With movie theaters charging $10 a person to see one movie, DVDs to watch at home are a frugal alternative. We are a family of five, so you can see how $50 plus all of those movie snacks would be kind of ridiculous for less than two hours of passive entertainment. It is true, that we can rent movies for a few dollars from places such as Blockbuster and Netflix, but there are benefits to building a good DVD library of our own. Many times, you can purchase movies for less than you would pay renting them. And of course, … Continue reading →

How to Save Money at Oriental Trading

Oriental Trading is my go-to for supplies when I am planning a big birthday party, as I am doing this year. They have a ton of stuff, from decorations to crafts to goodie bag items. It is easy to find items to fit practically any theme. The spending could quickly get out of hand, unless you know the Oriental Trading money-saving secrets. My youngest, who usually gets short-changed in most things, by fortune of his birth (hand-me-downs and a much slimmer photo album) is finally getting his do with an elaborate (for us) knight-themed birthday party. He is inviting all … Continue reading →

Summer Movies for $1

Welcome to the summer! Regal Cinemas will give you the opportunity to take the kids to the movies all summer long for only $1 per person! The $1 Summer Movie Express Program is back. Participating Regal Cinema theaters will offer $1 movies each Tuesday and Wednesday at 10am. All of the movies are family friendly, so you won’t have to worry about age-appropriateness. In fact, Regal Cinemas has released the titles of the movies that they will be showing! All of the movies are rated G or PG. *   The Three Stooges Ice Age: Continental Drift Diary of a … Continue reading →

Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

Want to see four dozen cookies disappear almost instantly? Craft this recipe, sit back and enjoy the rave reviews. Oh, and as a bonus, this recipe is particularly frugal. Buy your oatmeal in bulk, and each four dozen batch will cost less than one small package of cookies at the store. Everyone loves oatmeal raisin cookies, and the bulk baking makes it perfect for your next cookie swap. For a festive variation, make larger cookies, and when they cool, scoop softened ice cream between two cookies to make an ice cream sandwich. Roll the ends in cinnamon sugar if you … Continue reading →