My Money Health

Free Publicity

2012-05-29T19:04:00.000-07:00

There's nothing better than free publicity. I designed my new business page tonight on Facebook! So excited!!!
Check it out!

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Dinner-By-Design/368131856585079

2nd Catering Gig

2012-05-19T19:31:00.001-07:00

I did my second catering gig for my sister this past week. It was a lot of fun!

Lemon curd shooters, stuffed mushroom caps, antipasti skewers w/pesto, stuffed strawberries, roasted garlic bacon dip with endive and baguette dippers.

Sunday Coupon Preview-You Have to Check This Out!

2012-05-19T19:06:00.001-07:00

http://thefrugallery.blogspot.com/2012/05/get-peak-at-sunday-coupons.html

What's on Sale in May?

2012-05-05T20:41:00.003-07:00

http://www.bankrate.com/finance/frugal/on-sale-may.aspx?ic_id=most_shared_default

My New Favorite Thing On Facebook

2012-05-05T20:38:00.001-07:00

So, earlier this week I was perusing on Facebook for some food-related item, and happened to come across what I think is quite possibly the best thing yet! Frugallery: it is a page about personal finance. Their bog: http://thefrugallery.blogspot.com/. Check them out! They put so many coupons, freebies, etc... on Facebook. They're all in one place and it's great!

Breaking Bad Habits: Great Article

2012-04-29T09:22:00.002-07:00

http://www.bankrate.com/finance/personal-finance/bad-habits-hurt-finances.aspx?p%3Aid=p%3AFBo&ec_id=FACE101#slide=1

Selling Your Home

2012-04-28T08:14:00.001-07:00

Getting ready to sell your home? Well, Bankrate has some great tips for getting your home "buyer-ready".

http://www.bankrate.com/finance/real-estate/get-home-market-ready-to-sell.aspx#slide=1

My Herbs!

2012-04-28T07:58:00.001-07:00

My herbs are doing awesome! Well, except maybe the garlic chives and lavender. Planted more cilantro, which started coming up this week. Can wait to use my herbs!!!

Side Jobs!

2012-04-28T07:49:00.001-07:00

Whew! What a crazy past few weeks. I've become a Pampered Chef consultant to earn some extra cash and free products. Plus, I can do it on my time, when I want, which is great for a part-time gig. Also, I have been working on starting a personal chef/cooking side business as well. I cooked for a friend's housewarming party last night and made easy, affordable appetizers: Shrimp Wasabi Bites, Waffle Fry Ham & Cheese Sandwiches, Three-Cheese Veggie Pizza, and fun dips using Silver Spring Foods mustards.

One More Article to Check Out

2012-04-14T09:00:00.002-07:00

Money Rules That'll Make You Rich
http://yourmoney.msn.com/saving-money-tips/33080375

Helpful Money-Saving Websites

2012-04-14T08:45:00.000-07:00

Awesome websites!!!

8 Weird Ways to Make Extra Money: pause the video and scroll down http://money.msn.com/saving-money-tips/post.aspx?post=ac074fd1-9662-4546-b775-3b74a802a49c&ocid=vt_twmsnmon

The 10 Golden Rules on Saving on Everything
http://www.moneytalksnews.com/2011/01/28/the-10-golden-rules-of-saving-on-everything/

205 Ways to Save Money
http://www.moneytalksnews.com/2008/08/28/205-ways-to-save-money/

Lowering Car Insurance

2012-04-14T08:13:00.000-07:00

If you raise your deductibles on your car insurance, you might be able to save some money. I just went and raised my comprehensive and collision deductibles to $1000.00. and my premium lowered by $49.00!!!! I will be saving $10 a month on my car insurance. Now my payments are in the mid-$30 range. Unbelievable! And with my Snapshot discount, I also just got another 2% discount. What a great way to start out the day!

What's on sale in April?

2012-04-08T19:38:00.001-07:00

April sales: new produce, notebooks and televisions (as it's the end of the Japanese fiscal year), swimwear, summer clothes, patio & deck accessories, rain gear, and party planning items. Spa week is April 16-22, so if you're in need of a massage, etc. you're favorite spa may be offering great deals that week.

April is also stress awareness month. What can you do to save money or pay off some debt and reduce stress?

http://www.bankrate.com/finance/frugal/on-sale-april.aspx?ic_id=most_shared_default

Best Buy Tip and Fabulously Frugal

2012-04-08T19:37:00.000-07:00

Best Buy tip: every Wednesday, all printer ink and paper is 20% off. (Thanks mom & dad)

I have a lot of things for sale currently on Craigslist. This past Thursday, I sold my computer desk. $100 went right towards my consolidation loan payment. I have paid off $1000.00 on that loan since I started all of this in February. Fabulously Frugal is paying off!

I posted my blog at Pinterest and one of my favorite websites, www.bankrate.com started following me. I am pretty excited about that as they have really good content and money-saving tips.

Herbs Are Growing!

2012-04-08T19:15:00.001-07:00

My cilantro and basil are growing at a steady pace. With the rate they are growing, it is time to start another round of planting.

More Coupons from P&G

2012-03-23T18:28:00.000-07:00

http://www.pgestore.com/PG-Coupons/secret-coupons,default,sc.html?srule=top-sellers

Coupons

2012-03-23T18:19:00.002-07:00

http://coupons2.smartsource.com/smartsource/index.jsp?Link=MKRU3JAAR6CCY&check=21744,22310,22309,22308,22307,22301,22313,22390

Herb Growth

2012-03-19T16:34:00.000-07:00

I planted my herbs on March 10th and check out my tiny plants. I'm so excited!!

Company Coupons

2012-03-19T16:25:00.000-07:00

I have to share something great that I found online. I often go to company websites and Facebook pages (Birds Eye Foods, Proctor & Gamble, Dove, Reynold's Wrap, among others...) and look for newsletters, coupons, an email list sign-up, etc...anything to get coupons or free products. Well...today in my mail was a $35 coupon booklet from Proctor & Gamble. That is a pretty sweet deal!! Research pays off!

My Gluten Free Bread

2012-03-18T19:54:00.000-07:00

I think it should be a bit taller...oh well, for a bread-deprived person, it will still taste pretty great :)

Sheet Pan Dinner

2012-03-18T18:35:00.001-07:00

I am pretty sure that a sheet pan dinner might be the best thing invented!!
Parmesan Chicken with Caesar Roasted Romaine Quick Recipes: bonappetit.com

My pic:

Almost done for the night. I have a loaf of gluten-free bread in the bread maker. I can't wait to eat some homemade bread!

Granola

2012-03-18T17:05:00.000-07:00

I made some great-tasting, healthy granola tonight. Here's the recipe I used: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/alton-brown/granola-recipe/index.html. I just changed out a couple of things and made it my own.

Herbs

2012-03-18T07:42:00.002-07:00

I almost forgot! I have some small buds coming through on the herbs that I planted. Super exciting!!! I will take a picture when they get a little bigger; I'm not sure if you can see them on camera.

Grocery Shopping

2012-03-18T07:40:00.000-07:00

I love to grocery shop and always have. Now it's even more fun because of my deal hunting. I added some new apps to my smart phone (suggested by a friend), The Festival Foods and Aldi apps. I get the deals and savings right on my phone. I can also save my grocery list right in my Festival Foods app. Pretty sweet! I am now also the person that adds up what I'm buying, as I go in the store. This does take me longer but I also now only buy what I really need. I have to stay within budget because I'm using the scrip that I bought, which is on gift cards, so I can't go over.

It's a gorgeous day out. Gonna go get my groceries, do a little cookin', and enjoy the weather.

Happy Sunday!

Gas Update

2012-03-17T12:58:00.000-07:00

I guess I missed a gas update. It was $3.84 but I noticed today that it already went up to $3.89. Craziness!!