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Did you know you can make your own vanilla bean extract? With all of the baking I do over the holidays, vanilla extract disappears fast. And since the longer you let the vanilla beans soak, the better your extract, I thought I would get a jump on the process now. The process is actually super Read More >>
Ahhh the hotly contested topic of allowance. There are basically 2 camps: some parents believed strongly that it was the only way to teach children about finances. Others believed that chores should be done around the house because you were a member of the family and therefore must contribute without reward. One side thought allowance Read More >>
I’m a creature of habit. I get into a routine and like to do things the same way. That’s true when it comes to my laundry habits. Aside from the water temperature, I typically always wash our clothes on the same cycle, regardless of how dirty they are. That is a big waste of energy Read More >>
Even though I try and share money saving tips often here on One Hundred Dollars a Month I thought I would reiterate a couple of my top money-saving techniques when I hit the stores. Next to most people’s’ housing expenses, food is one of the highest overall monthly expenditures. If you are looking for Read More >>
Last year the best purchase I made by far, was spending $3.30 at our public library. True, I was paying the fines for the overdue books I had borrowed, but when I compare that to the retail price of the 219 books I was able to borrow, WOWZA! I saved a TON! And books are Read More >>
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