Family Matters

Do You Freeze Your Onions?

micharch — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 17:04:47 +0000

I had never heard of freezxing onions. Is there a better way?
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Happy New Year!

cookiefan — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 02:43:31 +0000

Have a fantastic 2012, my friends. Hope there's an abundance of health, wealth and happiness ahead for you and your families. :)

What's your New Year resolution?

frazzledmom — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 06:38:19 +0000

Tell me and I'll make sure you keep it. That's mine: to be an interfering busybody LOL. :P

Are you partying at New Year?

frazzledmom — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 06:07:16 +0000

Unfortunately this is our year to babysit so not at our house. We take turns in our family bringing all the kids to one house to let the adults go have some fun. But next year will be our night out! :)

Christmas

micharch — Mon, 26 Dec 2011 00:36:00 +0000

Strange Christmas Facts

Saint Nicholas of Myra, the original Santa Claus, was the patron saint of children, thieves and pawnbrokers.

Based on previous surveys, 17 percent of you will embarrass yourselves in some way at your office Christmas party.

It's Donder, not Donner.

Christmas pudding should be stirred from east to west.

56 percent of Americans sing holiday carols to their pets.

53 percent of Americans plan to "re-gift" this year.Read the rest...

Merry Christmas to all who celebrate it!

Savannah — Sun, 25 Dec 2011 19:57:45 +0000

Merry Christmas, my friends. Wishing you all a wonderful day! Love, Savannah.

Everybody ready for Christmas then?

cheapncheerful — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 23:55:22 +0000

If not, you better get your (ice) skates on! :) I'm as ready as I'll ever be for the festive fun. :)

Last minute budget friendly gifts for kids

pennywise — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 23:26:31 +0000

I love the IlluStory when the kids can draw and write a book then send it off to be created into an actual book. Not bad for $19.95!

http://www.dailyfinance.com/2011/12/19/budget-friendly-last-minute-holiday-gifts-for-kids

Do you buy pricey gift wrapping at Christmas?

pennywise — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 23:02:15 +0000

I don't feel the need for the gift's wrapping to all coordinate. I just grab the nearest roll of paper and get it done! What about you?

Anything good under $20 you've seen for Christmas gifts?

greenmachine — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 03:43:05 +0000

I'm down to the "family members that I don't really care what I buy them" on my list LOL. Share any bright ideas please! These are adults we see rarely and just get a small thing for to hand over. They do the same.

5 tips for buying groceries in bulk

greenmachine — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 03:24:09 +0000

I would love to do this more often!

One of the first rules of saving money at the grocery store is to buy big. Larger quantities equal less packaging and less waste, which means spending less money, right? That's true sometimes but not always. You can definitely save big by buying groceries in bulk, but you can also get burned.

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Ten ways to score big savings at the hair salon

greenmachine — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 03:17:34 +0000

You learn something new every day. I found some real gems in here!

Everyone loves to be pampered, but beauty treatments can really put a dent in your wallet. Follow these tips so you’ll never have to cut back on VIP salon services. Slideshow

Ethics~Shiny new Lincoln

micharch — Sun, 27 Nov 2011 19:31:28 +0000

Schoolkid thing--little schoolkids--do they still do this? (If not, for "2011" read "1954.")

Connie: "How would you like a shiny new 2011 Lincoln for a quarter?"
Mark: "OK, here's my quarter."
Connie: [Gives Mark a shiny new 2011 Lincoln penny] "Ha ha, never said it was a car."Read the rest...

Happy Thanksgiving, everybody!

cookiefan — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 17:57:57 +0000

Best wishes to you all. I know it's a belated wish but I couldn't get my butt off the sofa after dinner yesterday to get online LOL. :) How did it go?

Cutting Thanksgiving dinner costs down - ideas?

pennywise — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 03:39:15 +0000

Can we put our heads together on this one? I'm not 100% sure yet but it looks like I'm going to be the hostess this year. Heavy hints have been winging my way from my siblings. I'll know by the weekend for sure. We're talking six adults and five kids minimum (and a bank balance that could be healthier). Some quick tips would be appreciated. Thanks!