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DIY Spice Storage: Reuse Babyfood Jars
Check out this CUTE idea to reuse baby food jars for spice jars in a drawer. I love how they painted the tops to label the tops of the jars. We have an excess of drawers and not enough shelves in our kitchen so I think I will be using this in the near future…
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Extreme Couponing: How To Save 60-100% on Your Grocery Bill
The new series Extreme Couponing starts tonight. I shared my opinion on the first episode before. I hope the series shows more of real life so people can see what real life living with coupon shopping is really like. I want each person to save money, and feed their family good meals. This means saving…
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7 Money Saving Questions to Ask a Prospective Contractor
Some of us pride ourselves on being seasoned “do-it-yourself” experts and saving tons of money in our home, but sadly some people do not have that ability. Other times there are projects that are just too big or complex for a homeowner and the only feasible solution is to hire a contractor for the job. …



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