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We're not perfect when it comes to scrimping. We fall off the frugal wagon from time to time, but run along behind and jump right back on again.We don't want to change the quality of our lives, just do better with what we

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  • Merry Christmas To All My Readers!

    Posted on Thursday December 24th, 2009 at 09:08 pm in christmas RSS Feed

    I  had a quiet Christmas Eve supper with Gerry and the girls. We ate, played Uno and now doing our own things.( Gerry napping on the couch, Ria's gone back home, and Erika is watching a Christmas movie).Tommorow Ria will be dropping over in the ...

  • Today\'s Ramblings

    Posted on Wednesday December 16th, 2009 at 08:06 pm in donate RSS Feed christmas RSS Feed bad choices RSS Feed

    I've been juggling a few things lately- studying and assignments for my course I am taking by correspondance- putting in at least 2 hours a day .The regular day to day keeps me busy too as does  the blog, reviews, etc.I have a few reviews to do,...

  • Getting into the "Spirit of Christmas"- A List of Things to Do For the Holidays

    Posted on Friday November 27th, 2009 at 10:15 am in christmas RSS Feed fun things to do RSS Feed

    We still have yet to decorate the inside of the house for Christmas- Gerry has had the outdoor lights strung since last month, when it was warmer. Around my neck of the woods, it gets cold fast, and you don't want to be hanging lights when it does.Al...

  • Today\'s Ramblings

    Posted on Wednesday November 25th, 2009 at 10:12 am in work RSS Feed food RSS Feed christmas RSS Feed santa's choice RSS Feed

    I was happy yesterday to recieve part of my Santa's Choice food order,( am hoping the rest will arrive today)! It's nice to be able to fill a bit of the cupboards once again and plug the apartment sized freezer back in and add to it.( We don't&n...

  • Baking for This and That

    Posted on Sunday November 22nd, 2009 at 02:36 pm in recipes RSS Feed christmas RSS Feed

    Since Erika is graduating next year, fundraising has already begun. Part of which will include a bake sale at our town's Festival of Trees, this upcoming Saturday. I baked 4 dozen bake sale items, and then will be volunteering some time sel...

  • Free Copy-51 Christmas Decorating Ideas

    Posted on Sunday November 15th, 2009 at 08:44 am in Free RSS Feed freebies RSS Feed giveaways RSS Feed christmas RSS Feed

    Giving away free for the asking, your own 21  page ebook of 51 Christmas Decorating Ideas.Please email me at oneincomedollar@yahoo.ca with "51 Christmas Decorating Ideas" in the subject line....

  • Saving Money over the Christmas Period

    Posted on Sunday November 8th, 2009 at 04:10 pm in christmas RSS Feed

    Christmas is one of the busiest times of year. There are so many things to think of. People have usually got family or friends visiting, the Christmas meal to cook, gifts to buy and wrap and decorations to put up. It can also be a very expensive time...

  • 5 Frugal Tips for Xmas Toy Shopping

    Posted on Wednesday November 4th, 2009 at 10:39 pm in toys RSS Feed christmas RSS Feed

    This Christmas parents are looking for the hot toy that their kids will be clamoring for. The problem is that they also don’t want to spend too much money or waste it on something that won’t last before Christmas. This can be tricky; however here...