http://www.myfrugallife.com/blog_CarrieLyne.html I grew up in a large family with lots, and I mean LOTS, of hand-me-downs. So learning to be frugal started at a very early age. :) I am always willing to try new ways to be frugal. en-us Wed, 17 Jun 2009 14:44:02 GMT http://www.myfrugallife.com/post38659233_CarrieLyne.html <p>Hello again.....I have been doing an experiment.&nbsp; Long time overdue, but better late than never-right???&nbsp; I have been air drying everything (laundry) except blue jeans, wash clothes - kitchen/bath, and&nbsp;under garments.&nbsp; Wal-Mart offers an air drying rack for approximately $15....&nbsp;&nbsp; So we received our electric bill this month, and yes we are on budget billing, and our bill was different by $40 each month.&nbsp; HOW EXCITING!!!!!&nbsp; I have ran my dryer maybe 3 times this past week.&nbsp; The savings alone is nice, but knowing that I helping that little bit more with the environment....is even more exciting.&nbsp;</p> Fri, 05 Jun 2009 14:41:19 GMT http://www.myfrugallife.com/post34448215_CarrieLyne.html <p>As we are preparing to leave for the weekend...for a one-day getaway to a theme park....we are setting out things from the freezer and preparing meals for our getaway.&nbsp; We have been teased for years for our tendency to pack food, but....I know that packing food is healthier and will help keep our spending budget at hand.&nbsp; Some people are 'embarassed' to pack lunches, but not me!!!!&nbsp; I enjoy having our food prepared when we are ready to eat, snack or drink, rather than standing in line for a fat-filled hot dog/burger.&nbsp; :)</p> Thu, 04 Jun 2009 12:02:39 GMT http://www.myfrugallife.com/post29626185_CarrieLyne.html <p>Hello fellow frugal friends.... I have found this website that is amazing.&nbsp; <a href "http://www.cheapcooking.com">www.cheapcooking.com</a>&nbsp;</p> <p>I have found it to be very helpful when I have ran out of recipe ideas, b/c it posts new recipes all the time.&nbsp;</p> <p>Happy cooking.</p>