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How to Clean your BBQ: A (Very Simple) Step-by-Step Guide
Ahhh, smell that fresh air? See those flowers? Hear those birds outside? It can only mean one thing… BBQ SEASON! There is nothing more divine than a delicious meal cooked over the grill. It signifies the start of warmer weather and better food! But after the long, harsh winter sometimes your grill needs a […]
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Guest Post: Should you outsource your household chores?
This post is brought to you by the Silicon Valley Blogger of The Digerati Life, a blog on personal finance: budgets, credit cards, online coupons, among other money management tips, tricks, and strategies. *** Chores are one of the “necessary evils” of life. Everyone absolutely has to do chores, else life would surely be uncomfortable, […]
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DIY: Magnetic “spice rack” for the fridge
Lately I’ve been trying to learn how to cook more at home. What I’ve come to discover is that proper application of herbs and spices can make all the difference in a good meal! As my cooking skill grows, my spice drawer has also grown exponentially. It’s so full that when I went to buy […]
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Tea Party Prep
This coming weekend I am hosting my very first tea party for my closest friends. I’ve been mulling over the idea for quite some time now, and with the popularity of Alice in Wonderland bringing the focus back on this tradition, I thought the time was ripe for my own! While I myself am not […]
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Clothing Swap FAQ
Are you wondering what the deal is with these new-fangled clothing swap things? Are you thinking of hosting or participating in one? Look no further! I have complied the answers to a few frequently asked questions about clothing swaps. Behold, Ginger’s Clothing Swap FAQ: What IS a clothing swap? Organized by a fashion community or […]
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It’s Pedicure Season!
The sun is out, the weather is warm and our feet are exposed to the masses. This time of year it is high season for the pedicure. Whether you prefer hot pink, French or natural, most of us are getting our hobbit feet cleaned up, if they haven’t been already! But did you bargain for […]
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Update your Credit Card Number
In a very timely post, J. Money of Budgets Are Sexy just wrote about all the things you need to consider when you change your credit card number or receive a new main card. Like J. Money, I use my credit card for everything, and have several automatic payments set up with it. I recently […]
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Frugal Tip: Repair and Maintain
With the US recession monster casting a shadow even on the Canadian economy, I think it’s even more important than normal to find ways to prolong the use of things that you already have. What do I mean by this? Repairing and maintaining things instead of running out and buying something cheap and new! We […]