Vegas Baby!
Posted by TARA HANLEY on February 29, 2012 - 8 p.m.
We don't get out much in the winter over here at the Hanley household. Not in any kind of proper way. Our excursions tend to be of the one day ...
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Are you cold enough yet?
Posted by TARA HANLEY on October 19, 2011 - 7:27 p.m.
There's been a lot of buzz in my circle about whether or not to turn the heat on in the house yet. I haven't, but I'm compensating with knee high ...
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I Got Skills
Posted by TARA HANLEY on August 16, 2011 - 9:42 p.m.
I learned a new frugal skill. My grandma taught my aunt and I how to can tomatoes. I've always wanted to know how, and now that I'm an expert gardener ...
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Freezer Cooking
Posted by TARA HANLEY on June 16, 2011 - 9:13 p.m.
See that below? That was my last Sunday. As in that's what I did. All. Day. This was the second month that I tried my hand at freezer cooking. The ...
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I'm still here
Posted by TARA HANLEY on June 9, 2011 - 8:53 p.m.
I've been a naughty, naughty blogger. I haven't posted in a long time. Honestly, I wasn't sure if I was going to keep it up, but I decided to give it another go. No
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Success is in the planning
Posted by TARA HANLEY on January 4, 2011 - 8:58 p.m.
A new year brings a truckload of hopes and dreams and, well, good intentions. Good intentions don't get you very far until you act upon them. May I suggest a ...
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The real cost of chores
Posted by TARA HANLEY on October 18, 2010 - 8:21 p.m.
I don't really enjoy chores, but I don't hate them either. Some of them I even find kind of therapeutic. There's one that makes me sick to my stomach, though. ...
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Rummage Sales
Posted by TARA HANLEY on September 17, 2010 - 11:46 a.m.
Tomorrow will be another day of digging around in items other people don't want anymore. Yes, ladies and gentlemen, it's Janesville City-Wide Rummage Sales tomorrow. I love shopping rummage sales. ...
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Back to school fashion
Posted by TARA HANLEY on August 17, 2010 - 7:07 p.m.
You know they need new clothes, but do you buy the most economical items or the latest and greatest hype for twice the price? Name brand or no-name? Ohhhh, the ...
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Discovering State Parks
Posted by TARA HANLEY on July 19, 2010 - 11:47 a.m.
I've been asked about cheap activities that are also kid friendly. I think I may have found one - Wisconsin State Parks. Some of you may have been taking advantage ...
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Getting it free and giving it back
Posted by TARA HANLEY on July 10, 2010 - 11:09 a.m.
I've accumulated quite a few very cheap or even free personal care items along my money saving travels. Items like this are perfect for donating. Some organizations even have bins ...
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Psssst, take a peek
Posted by TARA HANLEY on July 7, 2010 - 10:15 p.m.
If you were to look in my purse, it wouldn’t take you long to spot my addiction. Coupons. I have two small, accordion style organizers filled to the brim with ...
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Spend less, live better
Posted by TARA HANLEY on July 6, 2010 - 8:36 a.m.
I haven’t come across many other people that can say they like grocery shopping. Why do I? It’s a challenge to see how much money I can save. I do ...
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