marinemom8's comments

Breadmaker Breakdown of Savings (1) - Blog Entry

11 Jan 2008 03:52 PM

Wow, you can't get any easier than that, and I like that you can use whatever fruit you want. Thanks so much, I can't wait to try it.

Breadmaker Breakdown of Savings (1) - Blog Entry

11 Jan 2008 03:01 PM

I have made jam using my neighbors blackberries but I didn't use a recipe, I just boiled them up with sugar and put it in jars and kept them in the fridge, it turned out ok, I did the same thing with fresh pears and dried prunes, that turned out a lot better. I would be very interested in the recipe that came with your breadmaker if you wouldn't mind. I will check out the links too. Thanks!

Breadmaker Breakdown of Savings (1) - Blog Entry

10 Jan 2008 08:59 PM

3 jars of jam for 78 cents? I'd love to know more about that, jam is expensive and we go through it so fast, do you have a recipe?

Could-It-Get-Any-Cheaper Meals: Feed your Family for $1 per Serving - Blog Entry

08 Jan 2008 06:00 AM

I like the idea of the french bread pizza, it could be even cheaper if you made the bread yourself. My cheapest meal is lentil stew, I can make a huge pot for around a dollar or so and it is usually enough for a couple of meals or it can be frozen.

Eight Frugal Things to Do for Christmas - Blog Entry

21 Dec 2007 08:55 PM

I love the idea of a family campout in the living room with the fire and Christmas tree lights on. What fun memories for the children to look back on.

Karen in Vermont

Holiday Thrift Store Deals - Blog Entry

19 Dec 2007 07:34 AM

Good idea! I think I'll try and check out the first Goodwill in our town that just opened up, you just can't beat those prices.

Conquering The Grocery Waste (1) - Blog Entry

12 Dec 2007 06:16 AM

Wow, great article. This week I have been thinking about waste a lot too, but more in the sense of being careless about how much we use of something and using more than we need to. For example baking powder, when we don't measure it accurately, we use a lot more than we need to. Cleaning items are another example. There are a lot of things I believe we could use 50 to 75% less of and be fine and think of the money we could save by not running out of things and having to replace them so often, it seems like very a very small amount of money, but if you did it faithfully on a lot of items I think it would really add up quickly. Keep the good ideas coming! Karen in Vermont.

Frugal Sewing Tips - Blog Entry

09 Dec 2007 08:03 PM

You can make beautiful quilts from your old baby clothes, it also saves a ton of money to sew your own baby diapers. Another good idea is to cut buttons or other items from old clothing and reuse them in other projects. Great post, I appreciate your creative ideas.

Which Saves More? Answers to Tough Questions (1) - Blog Entry

04 Dec 2007 11:00 AM

Wow, I wouldn't have thought that about a shower, but I guess the key would be to having a short shower, not the 30 minute ones my teenagers seem to prefer! Karen in Vermont.

Frugal Living Week in Review: November 26th Through December 2nd - Blog Entry

03 Dec 2007 07:25 PM

I have only just started reading your blog a few days ago, I have really been enjoying it. I'm glad you have been doing it for a whole year, that gives me lots of reading to catch up on! Keep up the good work!-Karen in Vermont