tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-69705622739322096632012-05-01T18:33:31.610-07:00Melaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03734177506438734993noreply@blogger.comBlogger86125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6970562273932209663.post-17875019719715744292012-05-01T18:21:00.000-07:002012-05-01T18:33:31.621-07:00

I know, shocker...I am finally posting on this blog.  Gasp! Remember when I said I was going to take a month break?  Yeah, well when that was over we found out we were moving....then we prepared for the move...then we moved...all the while, while I was NOT blogging I was, instead, obsessing over Pinterest.  Which is why we are here today. I've started decorating my house.  $uper Frugal (

Melaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03734177506438734993noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6970562273932209663.post-37479349496485373522012-02-21T15:44:00.000-08:002012-02-21T15:44:25.093-08:00

Does your dishwasher look like this?(or some other nasty variation of it?) Do you find little food particles stuck to your "clean" dishes? Do your dishes smell "fishy", even after they have been washed? Mine did.  And it was grossing me out.  Big time.    So I did a little research (here and here) and set about fixing the problem.  All it takes is a little vinegar.  Really!    $uper easy....$

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Okay, so I know I'm supposed to be taking a break for a while. But...I couldn't help but post something about this cute homemade Valentines card I made for my better half. I don't know about you, but I cant STAND paying more than a dollar for a card. In fact, more often than not I gift without cards...because I can't fathom forking more than that...no matter how cute they are.  Call me cheap,

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 This $uperwoman has found her Kryptonite.Okay...so I've found a few things contributing to my ultimate demise.Winter/overcast skies being at the top of the list.Overdoing, under-planning, loss of priorities, Pinterest (he he), lack of sleep, etc.......Life has begun burying me in it's rubble and I'm loosing the strength to fight back.  I must take action now.  Okay....a bit melodramatic, I know.

Melaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03734177506438734993noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6970562273932209663.post-10085531629819361052012-02-06T09:03:00.000-08:002012-02-06T09:03:48.002-08:00

Bethany WolfCONGRATULATIONS BETHANY!And thank you everyone else for your participation in the PAPARAZZI ACCESSORIES GIVEAWAY! If you didn't win but are still interested in purchasing some of this $UPER cute product, or if you would like more info on becoming a consultant yourself,contact Lacy @ paparazzipayson @ gmail . com  

Melaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03734177506438734993noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6970562273932209663.post-28890367612760814612012-01-28T21:09:00.000-08:002012-01-28T21:19:55.661-08:00

After the last incident, where a crayon found it's way into our dryer, I have been ever vigilant about checking pockets.  Although it was great fun to spend hours scrubbing waxy stains out of clothing at the expense of my poor skin-less knuckles, I never wanted to have to do it again. And then....TODAY!  I get home from a nice relaxing run to find THIS: WHAT THE?!?WHO WHAT?!? Him....it was him.

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  Yeah...we're pretty big "Angry Birds" fans around here. The "fever" became even hotter when we got the kids Angry Birds: Knock On Wood Game and Angry Birds plushes for Christmas.  Now we can't seem to get enough of them. (I've become quite the master builder and they the master "knock-er-down-ers) So it didn't surprise me too much when Little Red picked an "Angry Birds" cake for his birthday a

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One of the BEST things about hosting a GIVEAWAY is getting a chance to test out the product. Aren't these CUTE!?! It's not very often I get the privilege of enjoying pretty things. I put one of these fancies on tonight (the one with the gray ribbon) and my oldest, 8 year old G-McBabe, kept looking at me...baffled. "What?  Don't you like it?"  I said. Still staring...."uhhhh...," he stammers

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Shame on me for not doing my homework first.  Bad Melanie....Bad. Anyone remember the little Food Storage Project I've posted about...and been working on.....anyone?  You know...the One Year Food Storage for $5 (ish) Dollars a Week?....yeah?  That one?  Remember me telling you that we had to give a bit of breathing room for skyrocketing food prices (because I wasn't exactly sure how long ago

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So...here's the deal....I'm experiencing some technical difficulties with Google Friend Connect because of the transfer from T.O. to Adventures in Frugalness. If you started following me through "GFC" at Testosterone Overload, could you do me a favor?  Sign into the new GFC button on this sight.  You may see double posts in your reader for a bit...while I work out the kink but it should be "all

Melaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03734177506438734993noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6970562273932209663.post-77327085347122701232012-01-19T17:03:00.000-08:002012-01-28T11:54:52.400-08:00

 YEAY!  IT'S GIVEAWAY TIME AGAIN (I have been itching to get another one going!). Oh...and this is a good one...you do NOT want to miss out on it. Paparazzi Accessories independent consultants offer adorable, stylish jewelry and accessories at a fraction of the price of your typical retail store. Everything is just $5!  (YEAH....you heard me right!) What do you get for $5? $uper cute

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Best hide-n-seeker EVER!  Yeah...that would be me! "Is that a skirt you are wearing?," you ask. "Yes...yes it is." "Did you climb up there all on your own?""Yes. I. did."   BO-YEAH!  (although my husband insisted on being chivalrous and helped me down) And...I have to add...that they NEVER would have found me.....if the 21 month old hadn't ratted me out.

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It's been two months since I first started seeking out tips to $ave money in the laundry room.  I thought it time I report back. First, the Homemade Laundry Soap is working out fabulously.  Now, although I have never been a Tide snob, I do have certain expectations for the cleanliness of my laundry and this soap passes the test.  Which is fantastic...because it's $uper cheap and easy to make. 

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If you'll remember, several weeks back, I set out to find a solution for this problem: I think you will agree that this coat rack is far to small for our families "needs". I was inspired by Katie from Project: Possible and her post project: from empty wall to mud room to create something workable for my family/home. I headed off to Home Depot and picked up an piece of scrap wood for $.87 and a

Melaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03734177506438734993noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6970562273932209663.post-17368688971362097452012-01-10T15:06:00.000-08:002012-01-10T15:06:07.056-08:00

Like I told you to begin with, I will be reporting my own $5(ish) dollars/week Food Storage finds to give all y'all a better idea of what we are up against, with food prices on the rise.  I went out shopping today for both week 1 and week 2.  Here's what I picked up (keep in mind that I have a family of 6 so I multiplied my weekly budget and items x 3): Week 115 cans of Cream of Chicken Soup @$

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If you haven't yet picked up this weeks food storage items, don't forget to pair them up with these coupons for extra Savings. $1/5 Campbell's Condensed Soups, excluding Great for Cooking Soups 01/05/2012 Campbell's Kitchen (exp 02/10/2012) $0.40/4 Campbell's Chicken Noodle or Tomato Soup 12/04/2011 SS Insert (exp 02/01/2012) $040/4 Campbell's Condensed Chicken Noodle & Tomato Soup 01/08/2012

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If you will remember, this is what I gave out for frugal neighbor gifts this year and, I must say that we, ourselves, have been enjoying it (every 10 days...he he he) ever since. It's the gift/recipe that just keeps on giving and giving and....you get the idea. What I like most about it is that it's cheap, it's flexible and it always turns out SUPER tasty.  AMISH FRIENDSHIP BREAD IMPORTANT

Melaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03734177506438734993noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6970562273932209663.post-33328623348218455742012-01-05T11:18:00.000-08:002012-01-23T14:53:57.349-08:00

If you missed reading One Year Basic Food Storage for $5 (ish) dollars a week--Overview, head on over and take a look.  Otherwise, none of this will make sense.  :) So...here are January's weekly lists. Keep in mind that this list is for every 2 people in your family.  Adjust the food and $$ amounts according to your needs.  Also...remember that some weeks you may have extra....save that change

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I grew up in a home where food storage was taken very seriously.  My mother has ALWAYS been good at hording food and it saved our families bellies over and over.  When my husband and I had just had our first child, I became a SAHM and he made $7.75 a hour.  We relied pretty heavily on the food storage my mother had been building up for us (Christmas presents...he he).  Some weeks, I only had $12

Melaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03734177506438734993noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6970562273932209663.post-8497958367394577332012-01-04T11:58:00.000-08:002012-01-04T11:58:11.151-08:00

Visit Zaycon Foods for an event near you! That's right people.  It's Zaycon chicken time again.  FRESH (never been frozen) BONELESS, SKINLESS CHICKEN BREASTS....ONLY $1.69LB! Event ordering opens: TODAY, Wednesday, January 4th at 5:00pmEvent ordering closes: Wednesday, January 11th at Midnight or Until Sold Out! Go to Zaycon Foods to find times dates, times and pick up locations after 5:

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Welcome to ADVENTURES IN FRUGALNESS friends.   So glad to have you here.  Are you visiting from Testosterone Overload? What do you like?  What do you not like?  Anything you would change? Tell me what you think. Or just say "hello" Melanie

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Well...it's crunch time.  Who's DONE?  With EVERYTHING?  ANYONE? Not me.  I still have so much to do. But...good news...  I did finish ONE project today.  YEAY FOR ME! I know you are dying for a peek. okay...just a little one (disguised...of course.) used North Pole Express Pack by Connie Prince This project has been a lot of fun to do (and I'm getting better at learning to

Melaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03734177506438734993noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6970562273932209663.post-82708276515351187482011-12-19T09:48:00.000-08:002011-12-30T17:36:04.515-08:00

 I love these nativities.  I wish I could take the credit for coming up with their design....but I can't.  My mom taught me to make them...and her sister taught her to make them....etc.  But, they are BEAUTIFUL and always a HUGE hit at the annual ornament exchange I attend.  So...I thought I would share the joy and teach y'all how to make them. Here's what you need:  5 cinnamon sticks, about

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HOLY MOLY! Is this time of year ever CRAZY!?!? (okay, it hasn't ALL been crazy) I feel like there is so much to do...and so much to say.  But who has time for both?  I don't.  At least not without forgoing precious goodie devouring time. I have a lot of things I want to post about...but I'm really busy trying to finish Christmas projects. I don't know why, at every other time of the year, I

Melaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03734177506438734993noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6970562273932209663.post-56432836406131635482011-12-10T09:30:00.000-08:002011-12-28T14:33:27.117-08:00

REBECCA of A Mess of Musings!(winner randomly generated by Rafflecopter)Congratulations Rebecca!  And thanks everyone for entering. Remember...you can still pick up the My Memories Suite Software for yourself, or someone on your Christmas list, at MyMemories.com ($39.97....except.....wait for it.......)To make it even sweeter, you can use my special promotional code STMMMS10850 and get $10 off

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