Monthly Archives: August 2010

Got 15 minutes? Make these Applesauce Muffins.

Posted on August 31, 2010 by

I hate dragging out the mixer first thing in the morning, but I love muffins fresh out of the oven. And these are seriously fast- fifteen minutes to mix, twenty minutes to bake, and I’d say about thirty seconds to eat. Continue reading →

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We got rid of cable TV. Let the smug shine in.

Posted on August 29, 2010 by

Downside? Missing “GLEE”. And “The Real Housewives”. Upside? Every season of “Buffy the Vampire Slayer”, On Demand. And missing “The Real Housewives”. Continue reading →

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Making brown bag lunches work for you

Posted on August 25, 2010 by

A good lunch can re-energize your day and keep you from spending half your afternoon at the vending machine, or burping up french fries until 4 p.m. Thinking beyond leftovers and sandwich/chips/fruit lunches can save you tons of cash in the long run. Continue reading →

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Take Five! Ways to lower your energy bill

Posted on August 20, 2010 by

Five ways to spend less on energy, without spending all your energy. Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday, Scooter!

Posted on August 18, 2010 by

Celebrating your darling’s birthday? It can be done without breaking the bank. Continue reading →

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