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Rachel Paxton

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The Frugal Gardener

Gardening doesn't have to be expensive. You just have to be creative and look for opportunities.

Converting Recipes to Lowfat

The fat content in recipes can be reduced in a variety of ways. Start slowly, and your family won't even know the difference.

Re-Using Old Picture Frames

A beautiful picture really brightens up a room. Learn to create your own easily and inexpensively.

Eight Time-Saving Cooking Tips

Eight cooking tips that will help keep you organized and get you out of the kitchen fast.

The Giving Jar

Don't think you have to have a lot of money to give others a helping hand. Any amount, no matter how small, develops in your child the gift of a giving heart.

Buying in Bulk

Buying in bulk is convenient, inexpensive, and can add a lot of variety to your family's menu.

Heirloom Decorating

It's easy to tastefully decorate your home with family heirlooms. Why not put them on display rather than locking them away?

The Family Organizer

I've put together a family organizer that helps me keep track of my family's activities from week to week. This organizer makes it easy to keep track of almost anything.

Lighter Fluid: The Best Label and Scuff Mark Remover

Lighter fluid is inexpensive, easy to find, and you'll find so many uses for it you won't be able to live without it.

Meals in Minutes

No matter what your schedule, you're going to end up preparing a meal on the run every now and again. I try to keep the ingredients for several quick and easy meals on hand so I'm not in a bind when I'm rushed for time and have to throw a quick ...

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