July 2008

50 Fantastic Tips for Grocery Shopping

by Mitz July 30, 2008

As you might already know, I’ve got a big family — the wife and I plus six rugrats. Plus a cat and a dog. We can go through an awful lot of food. Groceries (along with the rent and car and gas) are one of our biggest expenses. I allocate as much in our budget [...]

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Make banana muffins with your rotten bananas!

by Mitz July 24, 2008

Don’t throw out your old bananas! You can freeze them to make smoothies with or make banana muffins with your rotten bananas! Banana Muffins 2 cups Self raising flour 2 large bananas (ripened) 3 small 1/2 cup brown sugar (less if you like) 1 egg 1/3 cup butter, melted( if unsalted add 1/4 tsp salt) [...]

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What food and drink can you freeze to save money

by Mitz July 24, 2008

Knowing what foods you can and can’t freeze can save you a huge amount of money. People waste food everyday by waiting until it is spoiled and then throwing it out. Most foods can be saved by freezing them before they go off! Sliced Meat: Any sliced meats like ham, salami, chicken, etc can be [...]

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What can you use baking soda for?

by Mitz July 23, 2008

Some people know Baking Soda as Bicarbonate soda or Bicarb. It is used for a million different things including cooking, cleaning, and deodorising. the other bonus is that it is also very inexpensive. Here a few of my favorite ways to use baking soda. Clean your bathroom. This is my favorite use for Bicarb soda. [...]

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Clean windows and mirrors the cheap and natural way.

by Mitz July 23, 2008

I know allot of people have different ways to clean windows and use all sorts of chemicals. All I use is a bucket of soapy water, a sponge, a window washer blade, and a small towel. No need to buy window washing chemicals. All you do then is wipe down the window with the sponge [...]

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Make your own spray and wipe to clean benches

by Mitz July 23, 2008

Making your own cleaning products can save you big dollars. There is a cleaning product for everything now days, but do we really need them? I personally hate chemicals and especially the smell of the really strong ones, therefore I make my own cleaning supplies from natural products.   Homemade natural spray and wipe 500ml [...]

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Rent a room out in your house to make more money

by Mitz July 21, 2008

If you have a spare room in your house and you think you can stand putting up with someone else’s habits, then by all means, rent it out. You could make $50 to $100. That can help boost your income and give you a steady start to saving money. If you just have a shed [...]

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Save money on DIY computer repairs.

by Mitz July 20, 2008

You are probably thinking…yeah right…’I couldn’t repair a computer if my life depended on it.’ Well now days you can do anything you wish to with the help of the Internet. Every question you have can be answered somewhere on the Internet. Believe it or not, this is how I became a computer technician who [...]

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Ways To Save Money On Your Electricity Bills

by Mitz July 4, 2008

Now days everything you do is expensive!! Even turning a light on can impact on not only your electricity bill, but also the environment as well. If you are interested in reducing your electrcity bill and wish to stop giving your money away unnecarily, then read on. 1. Standby Mode: We’ve all heard about the [...]

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What is passive income and how can I make it?

by Mitz July 4, 2008

Personal finance gurus are always talking about how in order to truly become financially free, you must have enough passive income to exceed your expenses. That’s great, but what is passive income and how do you get it? In its simplest form, income can be broken down into four categories: earned income, portfolio income, leveraged [...]

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