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Simply Thrifty

Archive for November 2007

November 29th, 2007

How to Compost

Are you composting for your garden yet? My parents had a compost heap long before all this green living stuff came about. We threw all our egg shells, old leaves, watermelon rinds and lots of other organic material in there. Then we used it for the flowers and tomatoes. It really is the secret to […]

By Deborah Ng -- 7 comments

November 28th, 2007

Extreme Leaves

 
When I was a kid my grandmother had several massive maple trees in her backyard. Every fall my brothers and sisters and I would rake these leaves into a big pile against the back stoop. Then we would take running jumps off the stoop into the leaves. The fun would last several days with our […]

By Deborah Ng -- 1 comment

November 25th, 2007

Cyber Monday Deals

A few days ago, I put up a few Black Friday links. I hope those of you who indulge in Black Friday shopping found what you needed. The fun isn’t over yet though. Tomorrow is Cyber Monday - the day when many online retailers offer bargains. This day is more to my liking. I can […]

By Deborah Ng -- 2 comments

November 23rd, 2007

20 Things to Do with Leftover Turkey

If you’re like many Americans, you’re trying to find some creative uses for that half eaten turkey carcass in your fridge. As always, I’m here to help. Behold:
20 Uses for Leftover Turkey

Cold Turkey Sandwiches - I ask you, is there anything better for Black Friday eating than a cold turkey on a roll with a […]

By Deborah Ng -- 9 comments

November 20th, 2007

Save Money on Your Holiday Shopping

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November 20th, 2007

Last minutes shopping: Is it worth the long line?

This morning I ran out for a few things for Thanksgiving and I heard the managers discussing what time to start lowering prices on certain Thanksgiving items. One of the cashiers overheard and mentioned to me that she hates the day before Thanksgiving and Thanksgiving morning because all of the prices are slashed and the […]

By Deborah Ng -- 2 comments

November 20th, 2007

How to save money at the grocery store

Grocery and time saving tips from the Daily Idea. I hope you find these videos useful. I really enjoy hunting them out for you! Many of these tips are things we’ve known for years, such as looking high and low for bargain products and shopping the perimeter.

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By Deborah Ng -- 2 comments

November 17th, 2007

A Dozen Places to Find Black Friday 2007 Deals

Ah yes, searches for Black Friday 2007 deals are way up. Here’s a question for you, is Black Friday shopping worth it? Do you get up early on the day after Thanksgiving and brave the malls to find a few Black Friday deals? Personally, I stay far, far away. I hang out at home with […]

By Deborah Ng -- 7 comments

November 16th, 2007

Have you checked out the new Lifestyles Channel?

In case your not familiar with the rest of the b5Media blogs, the Home & Dining Channel has merged with the Family & Relationships Channel to become the new Lifestyles Channel. If you don’t mind, I’d like to take some time today to introduce you to my colleagues on the Lifestyle Channel. Some of them […]

By Deborah Ng -- 5 comments

November 14th, 2007

Almost Free Stuff: CostsZero.com

CostsZero.com advertises overstock from various shops as being available at no cost, and that’s almost true. While it does offer up overrstocked items, the truth is they’re not free as you have to pay for shipping. Still, there are bargains to be had. You can purchase a lipstick or other cosmetics for a couple […]

By Deborah Ng -- 9 comments