Jennifer C. posted an article on Frugal Back Porch - Dec 3, 2009, 4:51 pm
I'm not hosting this one but I have entered for a shot at this fabulous prize including a case of new Libbey tall wine glasses, 12 piece Walco flat ware set, 12 Strawberry Street dinner plates plu...
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Jennifer C. posted an article on Frugal Front Porch - Dec 3, 2009, 4:30 pm
I'm not hosting this one but I have entered for a shot at this fabulous prize including a case of new Libbey tall wine glasses, 12 piece Walco flat ware set, 12 Strawberry Street dinner plates plu...
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Jennifer C. posted an article on Frugal Front Porch - Dec 3, 2009, 3:50 pm
I'm still suffering from a migraine that simply won't let go but I did catch this nugget of craftiness when it eased up earlier so I had to share this with you. Is this not the cutest girlfri...
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Jennifer C. posted an article on Frugal Front Porch - Dec 2, 2009, 8:20 am
I don't know when the next post will go up this week since I'm battling a migraine that seems to be brought on by a change i...
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Jennifer C. posted an article on Frugal Front Porch - Nov 27, 2009, 9:03 pm
I hope everyone enjoyed their Thanksgiving and Black Friday. I had fun taking a break from cooking while one of my good friends hosted our family to a Thanksgiving feast with all the fixins. I am so v...
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Jennifer C. posted an article on Frugal Front Porch - Nov 25, 2009, 11:09 am
We have been invited to a friend's home for Thanksgiving Dinner this year so it looks like my kitchen will get a break from tomorrow's cooking marathon! I can hear it screaming a big "THANK YO...
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Jennifer C. posted an article on Frugal Front Porch - Nov 25, 2009, 6:44 am
Holiday shopping season is here again and the Global Influence network has some great gift ideas for you, tried and tested by real moms. Click on the links to check out what our team of reviewers had ...
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Jennifer C. posted an article on Frugal Front Porch - Nov 24, 2009, 10:14 am
In time for #ShopCyberMonday twitter party, here is the beginner's tutorial I promised on joining a Twitter Party. I've tried several different twitter applications but I prefer TweetGrid. It...
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Jennifer C. posted an article on Frugal Back Porch - Nov 24, 2009, 8:20 am
The holidays are a time when we have a lot of fun around the house. I don't know why we get the extra umph during the holidays, maybe it's the holiday cheer going around. *wink* *wink* Anyway,...
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Jennifer C. posted an article on Frugal Front Porch - Nov 23, 2009, 9:47 pm
Here are this weekend’s Bluelight Specials - running from Thursday to Sunday as opposed to the usual Saturday and Sunday: Bluelight Specials for 11/26-11/29 THURSDAY to SUNDAY from 1PM-6PM! · ...
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Jennifer C. posted an article on Frugal Front Porch - Nov 23, 2009, 9:48 am
Don't forget tomorrow from 8 - 9 pm EST is the #ShopCyberMonday twitter party. There will be over $2,000 in gift cards given away to random tweeters using the hashtag. Gift cards from places like ...
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Jennifer C. posted an article on Frugal Front Porch - Nov 21, 2009, 2:43 pm
In part one of the Smart Spending During the Holiday series, we created our holiday spending budget. Now it is time to figure out what to do with it! Jean Chatzky is such an intelligent woman and a fi...
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Jennifer C. posted an article on Frugal Back Porch - Nov 20, 2009, 8:02 pm
Trish over at MomDot is having a contest for the messiest room. Entry with the messiest room wins a new Oreck Halo. SA-WEET - This would definitely come in handy since my Bissell is about to kick the ...
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Jennifer C. posted an article on Frugal Front Porch - Nov 20, 2009, 7:22 pm
Blue Light Specials are back, and to celebrate in style Kmart will be giving shoppers on Twitter a chance to win a $50 gift card everyday! In addition to the chance to win daily, everyone following @...
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Jennifer C. posted an article on Frugal Front Porch - Nov 19, 2009, 7:23 pm
Earlier today I had the pleasure of joining other ladies from the blogosphere in a chat with Jean Chatzky about responsible spending during this holiday season. The hour literally flew by and I felt a...
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Jennifer C. posted an article on Frugal Front Porch - Nov 18, 2009, 10:02 pm
I'm hoping this will be resolved before anyone reads this post but it appears all my comments have disappeared. Thankfully I pulled the giveaway winners before this happened but I'm sad to thi...
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Jennifer C. posted an article on Frugal Front Porch - Nov 18, 2009, 9:05 pm
Thanks to everyone who commented and participated in my recent giveaways. I had so much fun reading each and every comment. Now without further adieu, here are your winners.... Winner of Jean Chatzky...
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Jennifer C. posted an article on Frugal Front Porch - Nov 18, 2009, 4:33 pm
This is what 5:30 am looks like in Hallock! This is what 7:30am near Fargo looked like... ...on yet another trip to the Doc to get hubster another MRI! If you are reading this in a reader or email, ...
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Jennifer C. posted an article on Frugal Front Porch - Nov 17, 2009, 10:05 pm
Cyber Monday is right around the corner- it's November 30th! I am already getting emails from some of my favorite retailers about their special deals. Everyone online is clamoring about who's ...
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Jennifer C. posted an article on Frugal Front Porch - Nov 12, 2009, 7:12 pm
Mama’s Holiday Wish List Meme TodaysMama and Provo Craft are giving away a sleighful of gifts this holiday season and to enter I’m sharing this meme with you. What 5 items are on your holiday wi...
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Jennifer C. posted an article on Frugal Front Porch - Nov 12, 2009, 6:34 pm
One of these has made the holiday shopping list for Wild Man. I just haven't decided which one! He needs better seating and more toy storage. (What kid doesn't need more storage, right?) A lit...
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Jennifer C. posted an article on Frugal Front Porch - Nov 12, 2009, 9:10 am
I can't take credit for this one. This is a recipe from one of my favorite Food Network chef's, Alton Brown. He's "in the know" when it comes to chocolate chip cookies. I watched this Good...
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Jennifer C. posted an article on Frugal Back Porch - Nov 12, 2009, 8:34 am
Holiday traditions spell home for me! I grew up with the trip to grandma's house where everyone brought a dish. The smells that filled her house cannot ever be recreated. There are no words to dec...
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Jennifer C. posted an article on Frugal Back Porch - Nov 11, 2009, 3:49 pm
Head on over to the Front Porch to enter the Spa Basket Giveway. It includes a terry wrap robe, fluffy slippers, eye mask, and a coupon for FREE Yoplait Delights. It ends next Wednesday so hurry to ge...
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Jennifer C. posted an article on Frugal Front Porch - Nov 11, 2009, 2:00 pm
... line of delectably delicious pudding, I have a Yoplait Delights Spa Gift Basket to give one of my lucky readers. ... Yoplait Delights to curb the mid afternoon craving Spa mask that can be used ...
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Jennifer C. posted an article on Frugal Back Porch - Nov 10, 2009, 2:12 pm
We entered iVillage's Costume Contest for a shot at $500 which will come in really handy for the holidays. It's a facebook fan only contest. So if you have a facebook profile and don't min...
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Jennifer C. posted an article on Frugal Back Porch - Nov 9, 2009, 7:32 pm
After attending tonight's #ZhuZhuPets Twitter party, it seems this is the hottest toy of the holiday season. It also seems it's already one of the most elusive toys on the market. Target, Walm...
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Jennifer C. posted an article on Frugal Front Porch - Nov 9, 2009, 3:36 pm
Keepsakes-Etc. is an online gift shop specializing in throws, wall tapestries, and personalized gifts. I was blessed to receive a free personalized holiday themed throw blanket of my choice for this r...
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Jennifer C. posted an article on Frugal Front Porch - Nov 5, 2009, 10:05 pm
There are quite a few Twitter Parties on the horizon I don't want any of you to miss. You will get tons of great information and meet some great people. There is the bonus of some pretty amazing p...
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Jennifer C. posted an article on Frugal Front Porch - Nov 5, 2009, 9:40 pm
Embrace Dinner.com has launched the new "Perfect Pairs" sweepstakes to compliment Tyson's new Heat N Eat entree's. Prizes include $100 Walmart Gift Cards, Netflix DVD rentals, new dinnerware/c...
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Jennifer C. posted an article on Frugal Front Porch - Nov 4, 2009, 11:49 am
Cut various boxes to size and try on before painting. Lay out everything and mark how you imagine the paint scheme. Prime and paint. If you just paint, the cardboard soaks up too much paint and the ...
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Jennifer C. posted an article on Frugal Front Porch - Nov 3, 2009, 12:36 pm
I like short simple easy recipes. I thought BBQ sauce was complicated so I never bothered, especially when I can buy the stuff for $1 on sale at the grocery store! After watching Bobby, The Neely'...
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Jennifer C. posted an article on Frugal Back Porch - Nov 2, 2009, 6:41 pm
He is sooo on my Christmas wish list but I'll settle for his album! ;)  
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Jennifer C. posted an article on Frugal Back Porch - Nov 2, 2009, 6:36 pm
Keep up our team's scores and stats here or here. Powered by Whrrl
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Jennifer C. posted an article on Frugal Front Porch - Nov 2, 2009, 6:26 pm
Keep up our team's scores and stats here or here. Powered by WhrrlIf you are reading this in a reader or email, you may be missing valuable links and images. Click the post's title to be route...
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Jennifer C. posted an article on Frugal Front Porch - Nov 2, 2009, 2:29 pm
... it. Next year we'll go for a sewn or assembled costume like a Super Secret Spy, Ninja, or even a Professional Chef. Hubby's costume was the easiest. It took less than five minutes. He wa...
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Jennifer C. posted an article on Frugal Front Porch - Oct 30, 2009, 7:57 pm
I know I've been MIA for the last several days but don't worry, I haven't gone anywhere. My hands are full working on J-Man's Optimus Prime costume for Halloween, reading a couple of b...
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Jennifer C. posted an article on Frugal Front Porch - Oct 26, 2009, 4:30 pm
Frigidaire and Jennifer Garner have teamed up to Make Time For Change to support Save the Children's CHANGE program (Creating Healthy, Active, and Nurturing Growing Up Environments). The goal is s...
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Jennifer C. posted an article on Frugal Back Porch - Oct 24, 2009, 9:49 am
Last month, I was blessed to receive Kenny Loggins newest album, All Join In. I was quite surprised when I popped it in my CD player. I normally listen to country, top 40, or rock music-think 80's...
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Jennifer C. posted an article on Frugal Front Porch - Oct 22, 2009, 3:13 pm
If you are looking for a fun fall activity to do with the family, may I suggest a high school football game? Whether your kids are in diapers, elementary, middle school or college, they will enjoy the...
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Jennifer C. posted an article on Frugal Front Porch - Oct 21, 2009, 8:32 am
I snapped these while hubby and I were driving to the library after lunch the other day! Needless to say we were surprised by the new visitors in town! If you are reading this in a reader or email, ...
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Jennifer C. posted an article on Frugal Front Porch - Oct 20, 2009, 9:33 am
I found a great deal on canned biscuits last week. Three cans of 10 biscuits for $.99. I prefer to make biscuits from scratch but, I couldn't pass up such a great deal. Plus they are great for a q...
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Jennifer C. posted an article on Frugal Back Porch - Oct 17, 2009, 6:48 pm
I'm giving away a deluxe movie prize pack on the Front Porch to celebrate the highly anticpated release of Where the Wild Things Are. The giveaway ends 10/23 @ 11:29pm ET. Enter to Win a Where th...
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Jennifer C. posted an article on Frugal Front Porch - Oct 17, 2009, 4:23 pm
The highly anticipated movie Where the Wild Things Are hit the theaters Friday, October 16th. Although I have not had the opportunity to see the exciting new film, it is certainly on my family's l...
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Jennifer C. posted an article on Frugal Front Porch - Oct 16, 2009, 10:20 am
Help scouts give back to the community! Boy and Cub Scouts annual Popcorn Sale is in full swing! This fundraiser is the biggest event each year for our boys. Cub Scouts sell popcorn to family, friend...
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Jennifer C. posted an article on Frugal Front Porch - Oct 14, 2009, 12:05 pm
Today is my 1 year blogiversery! I can hardly believe I've been blogging for a year now! Strange how time flies. I've been blessed by so many great opportunities since my blogging journey star...
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Jennifer C. posted an article on Frugal Front Porch - Oct 14, 2009, 10:32 am
... my own graphic buttons, designed my own blog, create newsletters for print, and customize photos with text and other graphics. It&# ... it saves valuable memory space on my computer by storing a...
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Jennifer C. posted an article on Frugal Front Porch - Oct 13, 2009, 11:53 am
A few weeks ago hubster asked for some pork chops at the grocery meat counter. We didn't notice till we got home they were VERY thick (maybe 2" thick???). I've always wanted to make stuffed po...
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Jennifer C. posted an article on Frugal Front Porch - Oct 12, 2009, 10:51 am
While visiting with Manic Mother, I found a new fun photography contest I thought I'd join in. I Heart Faces has a new theme each week. The photo can be new or old, enhanced or left as is. Anyone ...
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Jennifer C. posted an article on Frugal Back Porch - Oct 8, 2009, 8:17 am
Just in time for all the little ghosts and ghoblins pounding down our doors for sweet goodies. Amazon is offering a significant savings on selected Hershey's, Nestle, Mars, and Wonka chocolate and...
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