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Name Brand Versus Generic

I learned an expensive lesson over the last week. Some Store Brands are NOT as good as Name Brands. Growing up in a house that only used Dollar General Store brand toilet paper, I learned fairly early that there were SOME generics that just didn’t stack up. This week, I learned a whole new lesson. [...]

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Frozen Assets, Momma Style

You may remember that I mentioned getting the book Frozen Assets last month. I love the concept. I’ve taken the author’s suggestions and modified the style to suit our needs. I don’t take an entire day for cooking for the month, or even the week. But I am slowly working up to a freezer with [...]

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I JUST SAVED A TON OF MONEY BY SWITCHING TO GEICO!

No, seriously. And what’s more, I don’t think I’ve ever done such an easy transaction in my life. I filled out the online quote info, because I really hate dealing with people. But, once I got the online quote, I realized that it was a big decision to make without actually speaking to someone. I [...]

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The Magic of a Spending Log

There is something to be said for the almost magical powers of keeping a written record. Grab a small notebook (or start a list on your PDA or iPhone or Crackberry) and write down every single penny that leaves your hands every day. That’s it. It’s not complicated at all. Stop at the gas station [...]

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Contest Winner Announcement!

There were 16 entries for Momma’s Coupon Management System.  I entered all of them into Random.org this morning, and Michele P. is our winner!  Please email me your full name and address at  and I will get this in the mail to you.  I’d love for you to leave a review once you receive it and [...]

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