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Tips From Alice: Greeting Cards

admin — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 01:42:02 +0000

Here's my Mom, Alice, with a tip about saving money on greeting cards and long distance calls:

"As you know, Darcy, Mom is in a Rehabilitation Center for three weeks. She has been on my mind. I was going to call...

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Quick, Cheap Moves to Freshen Up Your Rooms

admin — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 01:30:01 +0000

I have to admit that I am a House Beautiful magazine junkie. I love the glossy magazine with its elegant pictures of exorbitantly expensive furniture and fabrics. Even though I’ve been in the “no fly zone” when it comes to furniture purchases that don’t come from Craigs List or IKEA, I still love to get [...]

Grilled Cheese Heaven!

admin — Fri, 21 May 2010 14:44:06 +0000

If you keep the right ingredients on hand, grilled cheese sandwiches are the perfect solution to the "what's for dinner" dilemma. I recently purchased a Panini press from William Sonoma. It has turned out to be a GREAT investment.

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Rubbingnickels Review: Grocery Coupon Websites

admin — Fri, 14 May 2010 23:38:48 +0000

Grocery coupons most definitely have a place in life of the frugal family. The only problem I have with using coupons is when you use them for things that are not good for you to eat, or, not something you would normally buy.

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Save Money on a Spring Bedroom Makeover

admin — Wed, 05 May 2010 18:15:30 +0000

I LOVE new bedding. It brightens my day when I make my bed and it looks fresh and comfy. My favorite bedding sources have always been Ralph Lauren, Laura Ashley (OK, in the 90s) and Garnet Hill. But you can spend a mint on a new comforter, bed skirt and shams if you’re not careful. [...]

Money Saving Tips for Salon-quality Haircare

admin — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 16:03:47 +0000

Do you have issues with your hair? I can tell you that I’ve battled with my thick, dry, frizzy hair for my entire life. For that reason, I have never been frugal about the products that I use, assuming that the more you spend the better the products. Well, I’m here to [...]

Snazzy Brown Bag Lunches

admin — Fri, 09 Apr 2010 02:16:17 +0000

At Rubbingnickels.com, we’re always talking about the fact that cooking and preparing food in your home saves money and is healthier than eating out. For those of us who work for a living, it is quite tempting to head out of the office at lunch and join our colleagues at the local watering hole [...]

Spring Cleaning: Keep it in the Family

admin — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 01:31:28 +0000

Now that Spring Cleaning has rolled around, I REALLY miss my housecleaner. The level of cleanliness in my house leaves much to be desired and would be a challenge for any Mom: three soccer-playing boys (turf, grass and mud) and a super-shedding Shepherd (dirt, hair and torn-up stuffed animals). I fear have a monumental task [...]

Expensive Closet Makeover? No way!

admin — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 04:28:10 +0000

Most of us have, in the past, bought too much stuff: too many clothes, too much bedding and too many knick-knacks and holiday items that all need places to live. My Mom still collects those scary-looking Snow Babies which she “promises” that I’ll get when she dies (I’d rather try to get her Nativity sets [...]

Make Your Children Your Valentine – All Year Long…

admin — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 20:06:38 +0000

The principal at one of our schools, Erica Gilbert, wrote a wonderful letter to her parents this week about making your children your Valentine. We are pleased to pass along her wisdom and caring to our readers. Here is her letter:

In the month of February, retailers ensure that we are reminded it is Valentine’s Day. I encourage you to save your money and start family traditions that make your child(ren) your valentine. Most parents would not deny that their child(ren) is the “love of their life”! I know my boys are mine. Here are some “top 5 ideas” for making your child(ren) your valentine this year:

Say, "I love you" to children of all ages! It is an important thing to hear and say to those you care about.
Schedule one-on-one time with your child(ren). How special s/he will feel when you make a date with them. Even if its just to run some errands. Take that alone time and make it special time!

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