Category Archives: Money Saving Ideas

Contacting Companies and Returning Faulty Merchandise

Posted on 05/17/2013 by Sonja

Thrifty Thinking As a busy wife and mom, I, of course, want the things that I buy to work the first time (or in the case of perishables not go bad right away).  A lot of times, I actually NEED … Continue reading →

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Kelloggs Needs to Add More Nutrients to Some Cereals, & 2 Week Meal Plan #8

Posted on 05/04/2013 by Sonja

To see the meal plan and skip the Menu Musings, scroll to the bottom and read the bold. In yesterday’s Everett Herald (5/3/13), our local newspaper, they had a little blurb in the business section with the headlines Kellogg plans … Continue reading →

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Thoughtful, Easy, Frugal Gifts: Great for Mother’s Day and Teacher Appreciation Week

Posted on 05/03/2013 by Sonja

Thrifty Thinking Are you doing anything for Teacher Appreciation Week?  Are you ready for Mother’s Day?  As a gift giver there are a few factors you may want to consider. How much money are you willing to spend/do you have … Continue reading →

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Reviewing Your New Year’s Financial Goals & Four Tips for Saving Money on Groceries

Posted on 03/27/2013 by Sonja

Thrifty Thinking Since we are nearing the end of the first quarter of the year and have just entered into spring (hooray!), I thought this would be a great time to think about our New Year’s financial goals. Are you … Continue reading →

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Feeding the Family: Semi-Monthly Menu Musings #5

Posted on 03/19/2013 by Sonja

Thinking ahead saves time.  Thinking ahead saves money.  Thinking ahead saves energy.  This is why I am enjoying sharing our Loose Meal Planning.  Life doesn’t always allow me to think ahead as we run along life’s vast trail, but I … Continue reading →

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Mason Jar Pin Cushion Tutorial

Posted on 03/16/2013 by Sonja

DIY Time It’s DIY Time again, where I post something you can do yourself rather than buy, which is a money saver, and can be just plain fun!  Some of these posts are crafts, sewing projects, re-purposed ideas, homemade cleaners, … Continue reading →

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20+ Old Clothing & Items to Keep for Re-purposing

Posted on 03/06/2013 by Sonja

Thrifty Thinking What do you do when you are done with your clothes, when they no longer fit anymore?  Do you give them away?  What if an article of clothing has a hole in it?  Do you try to donate … Continue reading →

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Preparing Ahead for Taxes

Posted on 02/07/2013 by Sonja

Thrifty Thinking My computer is about to die, and I was going to share an easy DIY First Skirt Tutorial, but I don’t have the battery life, so I am writing this post on my phone. Today I went to … Continue reading →

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Saving Money, My 2012 Grocery Bill Snapshot, & 2013 Changes

Posted on 01/31/2013 by Sonja

Thrifty Thinking As far as saving money goes, 2012 was a disappointing year for the Sarr family.   Though we were able to squirrel away some money, it was nowhere near what we had hoped.  But I can say that … Continue reading →

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DIY Yarn-Wrapped Bottles

Posted on 01/23/2013 by Sonja

Thrifty Thinking DIY Time It’s DIY Time. , where I post something you can do yourself rather than buy, which is a money saver, and can be VERY REWARDING.  Some of these posts are crafts, sewing projects, re-purposed ideas, homemade … Continue reading →

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