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4 Ways To Save Money With Spring Cleaning
After a long winter inside, most of us are eager to spruce up our homes. In fact, according to the American Cleaning Institute’s National Cleaning Survey, 77% of Americans spend time spring cleaning every year, taking an average of six days to get their homes in order. The survey is focused on actual cleaning — […]
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Frugal Holiday Recipes for Less than $1 per Serving
Affordable Holiday Recipes to Help You Celebrate! Scanning the magazines in the grocery store or the countless recipe sites online, it’s so easy to get a little carried away with your holiday meal planning as you plan to make the stuffing that requires 20 ingredients or purchase the most expensive cut of beef. The recipes […]
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Dollar Dinners: Five Healthy Meals on a Budget
The grocery store bill can add up quickly, especially for families with growing and hungry children. Even when you take advantage of sales; cut coupons; buy frozen produce instead of fresh, and sort through the “manager’s special” shelves, it’s still easy to go over budget. And, for some, that means empty cupboards and hungry bellies […]
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Cooking with CESI: Quick Chicken Tortilla Bake
When the nights are cold and the days are busy, there’s nothing better than a hot and hearty casserole you can throw together in a hurry. Not only is this recipe, courtesy of Better Homes and Gardens quick and easy, but it’s economical to boot. We estimate the cost to prepare this dish that serves 8 […]
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Cooking With CESI: Quick and Easy Chicken Noodle Soup
When the weather turns cold, nothing is more comforting than a bowl of hot soup. If someone in the house isn’t feeling well, nothing is better than a bowl of hot chicken soup. Soup is the ultimate comfort food, and as an added bonus, it is one of the most economical meals you can make. […]
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Cooking with CESI: Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken
If you have a family that loves to eat, and you like feeding them delicious and budget-friendly food that comes together in minutes, this recipe is for you. I’ve seen this recipe passed around in many different forms from all over, but I got it from my sister. I can usually feed 8-10 people and […]