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		<title>Dip into summer cooking</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2009 15:10:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sara Noel</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[Summer dips are delicious to serve at backyard barbecues, parties and potlucks. They're easy to make, can be served with most anything, transport well and are kid-friendly, too. Hot dips can be kept warm in a slow cooker, and cold dips can be placed on a container of ice. Homemade dip is going to outshine the tub of ranch-style veggie dip. There's just one rule: No double-dipping. 

<strong>Pizza Dip</strong>

1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
4 ounces mozzarella cheese, shredded
3/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
8 ounces pizza sauce
2 tablespoons green pepper, chopped]]></description>
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		<title>Summer gift-buying on a shoestring</title>
		<link>http://www.frugalvillage.com/2009/07/02/summer-gift-buying-on-a-shoestring/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2009 04:59:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sara Noel</dc:creator>
		
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Summer can cost a fortune. For some families, many weekends are already accounted for. There are baby showers, weddings and anniversaries, reunions, birthdays, work and family picnics, and various other parties to attend. Cha-ching. You don&#8217;t want to look like a cheapskate, but affording it all can be tough on your budget.
Here are a few gift ideas to help you get through your summer without going broke. 
HOUSEWARMING: ...]]></description>
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		<title>Bulk condiment storage: Stop playing ketchup</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2009 17:13:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sara Noel</dc:creator>
		
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DEAR SARA: What is the best way to store opened containers of ketchup? I buy my ketchup in the club pack. I did the math, and the club pack is extremely cheap compared to the regular size. It also helps save the environment because it&#8217;s less plastic being sold and put into this household. I am having an issue with ketchup cans, primarily. I bought a club-pack-size ...]]></description>
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		<title>Put baking supplies in one place</title>
		<link>http://www.frugalvillage.com/2009/06/27/put-baking-supplies-in-one-place/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2009 06:50:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sara Noel</dc:creator>
		
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Gathering your baking supplies can be time-consuming. Sometimes measuring cups and spoons get separated or pans get shoved far back into the cabinets. It can end up a real workout before you&#8217;ve even started mixing ingredients. You might end up buying replacements for supplies you&#8217;ve misplaced. The first tip is a wonderful way to organize your baking supplies. It will create fond memories for children, too. 
ORGANIZE ...]]></description>
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		<title>How to buy cheap produce</title>
		<link>http://www.frugalvillage.com/2009/06/26/how-to-buy-cheap-produce/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2009 04:06:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sara Noel</dc:creator>
		
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Produce can be expensive. Fortunately, there are frugal ways to keep it low-cost. First, find out what is grown locally at your state department of agriculture Web site. Or visit www.localharvest.org/csa to find community-supported agriculture in your area. CSAs allow you to buy produce directly from a local farmer. You pay to be a subscriber or shareholder and receive produce throughout the season.
Here are a few more ...]]></description>
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		<title>Prepare with a spare</title>
		<link>http://www.frugalvillage.com/2009/06/25/prepare-with-a-spare/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2009 04:14:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sara Noel</dc:creator>
		
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Frugality and decluttering can sometimes conflict. You don&#8217;t want to save everything, but you don&#8217;t want to toss a useful item that can be reused or be left without anything when something breaks. You might want a spare item for work, the car, when you travel or if something is lost, too. It&#8217;s helpful if you buy your spare items deeply discounted or secondhand, so you don&#8217;t pay ...]]></description>
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		<title>Beat-the-heat summer cooking</title>
		<link>http://www.frugalvillage.com/2009/06/24/beat-the-heat-summer-cooking/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2009 17:59:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sara Noel</dc:creator>
		
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Preparing food in a slow cooker works well during the summer months. It&#8217;s a hands-free way to cook without heating up your kitchen. You can bring it outside, plug it in and cook with it, so it&#8217;s a great alternative to backyard grilling. Cleanup is a snap, too. Here are four easy, tasty meals. Enjoy! 
Cranberry Pork Chops
6 bone-in pork loin chops
1 (16-ounce) can jellied cranberry sauce
1/2 ...]]></description>
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		<title>Remove red stains from counter</title>
		<link>http://www.frugalvillage.com/2009/06/22/remove-red-stains-from-counter/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2009 01:01:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sara Noel</dc:creator>
		
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DEAR SARA: How do you get a Crystal Light stain off a kitchen counter? I am going to blame my kitty cat for this. It&#8217;s that red color, and I have been cleaning it today, and it is a little lighter but still there. &#8212; Palooka, forums
DEAR PALOOKA: I use melamine foam, such as Mr. Clean&#8217;s Magic Eraser. Assuming you don&#8217;t have granite countertops, you can use bleach ...]]></description>
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		<title>Alternate food colors for easy inventory</title>
		<link>http://www.frugalvillage.com/2009/06/20/alternate-food-colors-for-easy-inventory/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2009 06:18:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sara Noel</dc:creator>
		
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A kitchen-inventory list helps you to plan and organize your meals. You waste less, too. It can be as easy as using a dry-erase board, notebook or printable sheets; you can use a simple slash system to keep track of what you have on hand. One example can be found on my forums. The first tip below is a quick way to keep track at a glance and add variety, ...]]></description>
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		<title>Swap until you drop</title>
		<link>http://www.frugalvillage.com/2009/06/19/swap-until-you-drop/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2009 04:18:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sara Noel</dc:creator>
		
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Swap parties have regained popularity because of the economy. Many people don&#8217;t have a lot of money to throw parties, and if they do, maybe their friends don&#8217;t. It works well whether you&#8217;re going through a tough time or not, and no one has to know if you are. It&#8217;s a great way to get together for a home party without having to sell or buy anything. It ...]]></description>
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