Ifè Oshun: Notes From A Thrifty WAHM
Daily Thrifty Tips and Frugal Info
Thrifty Tip Of The Day - $5 Dinner Recipe BookPosted by oshun on December 9, 2009
It’s true! Your favorite $5 dinner mom, Erin, is translating her site into a book full of recipes that will each feed a family of four for just $5.
One of the things I like about Erin’s recipes is the fact they are pretty varied and healthy, so even vegetarians can get some great recipes. Although [...]
Thrifty Tip Of The Day - Free McAfee Total Protection (TODAY)Posted by oshun on December 4, 2009
Today is the last day you can get free protection for your computer in the form of McAfee Total Protection 3 User 2010.
You just order from Amazon and it’s free after th
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Thrifty Tip Of The Day - Make Your Own JamPosted by oshun on October 22, 2009
Pickyourown.org offers wonderful tutorials on how to make homemade jams and jellies.
This is great if your little ones love PBJs or other types of jam-friendly foods. Not only can you save a substantial amount of money, it’s fun, easy and healthy. Plus you can store them for future use. Happy jam-making and thanks Pick Your [...]
Thrifty Tip Of The Day - Homemade Pretzel RecipePosted by oshun on October 5, 2009
Do your kids always want the expensive pretzels you see while shopping or out at events?
Jen over at Frugal Upstate shares an easy homemade pretzel recipe for families who’s kids are always enticed by the pricey (yet yummy) pretzels they see around town.
Since the average price of the “retail” pretzels can hover around $3 or [...]
Thrifty Tip Of The Day - More Free iTunes DownloadsPosted by oshun on August 19, 2009
Not too long ago, iTunes gave 10 free downloads to new fans of its Facebook page. Now they’re giving away twice the amount.
If you sign up to be a Facebook fan of iTunes, you will get 20 free downloads.
Go there now and enjoy your free music.
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Thrifty Tip Of The Day - 7 Cheap Home Beauty RemediesPosted by oshun on August 10, 2009
Tip Hero does a great job of compiling seven inexpensive beauty remedies that are surprisingly good.
The remedies, offered by Fitness Magazine, include tea for shiny hair, berries for great skin, and cornmeal for smooth feet, among other natural, and in many cases edible, things.
Thanks to Tip Hero and Fitness magazine!
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Thrifty Tip Of The Day - Can A Deep Freezer Save Money?Posted by oshun on April 3, 2009
I have been a believer of buying in bulk for the past four years, and since my conviction seems to grow every season, I am now adding a deep freezer to my personal list of thrifty appliances.
Over the past 2 days, I spent a little under $200 on enough storable groceries to last us 6-8 [...]
Thrifty Tip Of The Day - Your Blender Is Your FriendPosted by oshun on April 1, 2009
I love, love , love my blender. It saves me a ton of money and helps me make super healthy food such as homemade pasta sauces, syrups, shakes, spreads, fruit smoothies, organic applesauce, and all kinds of purees for economic, tasty soups.
Buying a good blender is a must. Since most of us are looking for [...]
Thrifty Tip Of The Day - Kushari RecipePosted by oshun on March 26, 2009
$5 mom does it again with another great frugal recipe. This one is an African classic, the national Egyptian dish called Kushari.
This vegetarian dish gives you a healthy mix of aforementioned lentils and rice, along with the homey, delicious addition of macaroni (or any pasta of your choosing), onions and more.
Rice and pasta together, automatically [...]
Thrifty Tip Of The Day - Awesome Cinnamon Raisin BreadPosted by oshun on March 10, 2009
I tried this bread recipe a couple weeks ago, and it has fast become a favorite in my household. In an effort to beat the high price of quality bread, and in this case healthy cinnamon raisin bread, I searched high and low for the perfect recipe that would allow us to enjoy it for [...]
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