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Cheapest Shipping Costs: UPS, USPS, DHL and Federal Express

By the increase in my catalogs, I know that Christmas season is upon us. And for those of us with long distance friends and relatives, Christmas can mean mailing several or many parcels. So what is the cheapest way to ship?

The Baltimore Sun recently compared the price to ship several packages using the four major [...]

Save Money: Canning and Freezing Produce

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I have some great links for canning, freezing and dehydrating articles and recipes to share with you.  Enjoy!
Canning- Homecanning.com articles, tips and recipes (sponsored by Ball/Kerr)
Canning 101 basic information on canning
CanningPantry total resource of all things canning (sponsored by Highland brands)
Farmgal great how-tos and some simple recipes
Freezing- Farmgal basics on how to freeze fruits and vegs.
UnivofMinn [...]

Saving With Summer Clearance Steals

Now is the time to look for tremendous savings on summer items.  Many stores are ready to clear the shelves and aisles for their autumn and holiday items, drastically reducing summer wear and gear.
If you know what sizes your kids are going to be in next summer, now is an excellent time to pick up [...]

Bread Recipes: Freshly Baked (no knead) and Frugal

Bread Recipes: Freshly Baked (no knead) and Frugal

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Nothing is as comforting, warming and filling as the smell and taste of freshly baked bread.
The benefits of homemade bread extend beyond the palette, however. Without the preservatives, extra sugar and super-refined ingredients, homemade bread is usually much healthier than store-bought alternatives.
In addition to being tastier and better for you, homemade bread items [...]

Debunking Common Health Myths

You need to drink sixty-four ounces of water every day
  It's been in the news a bit lately…studies recently have shown that
you really don't need to drink eight eight-ounce glasses of water per
day.  It won't hurt you, but for a healthy individual the 8×8 doesn't
seem to improve the body's function.  Similarly, it is okay to [...]

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