Molly Members About Me Members Molly Products An Ode to Oatmeal January 23 Did you know this is  National Oatmeal Month ? I thought it would only be fitting to pay tribute to what we usually think of as only a breakfast   food . The Benefits of   Oats Studies show that eating 3 servings of whole grains (like  oats ) per day can reduce the effects of and even prevent heart disease, stroke, Type 2  Diabetes , and certain cancers. Eating whole grains can reduce the risk of  asthma

http://econobusters.com/chili_recipes_-_texas_or_cincinnati_style/#       Molly Members About Me Members Molly Products Chili Recipes – Texas or Cincinnati Style January 22 In America,  chili  is almost as popular as  pizza . There’s a war between the states going on, but it’s not another civil war. It’s a  chili  war. For most, the original  chili   recipe  comes from Texas . However, the folks in  Cincinnati , Ohio have developed a craving for their own version of this col

http://econobusters.com/a_pantry_challenge_-_cut_your_grocery_bill_in_half_can_you_really_do_that/ A Pantry Challenge – Cut Your Grocery Bill in Half (Can you really do that?) Over the  holidays , I picked up a copy of the book, “ Cut Your Grocery Bill in Half ,” by  Steve and Annette Econimides . That’s an appropriate last name. Don’t you think? Anyway, I thought maybe they’d have a few tricks I haven’t thought of yet. Basically, their strategy is not much different than my own:

Build a Better Budget for the New Year January 1 Did you overspend last month? Last year? Have you been overspending longer than you can remember?It seems hard to stay  on a budget  these days as prices are on the rise. Could you use  a few tips on setting up a  budget  that works, offers some “breathing room” and allows for  savings  when those unexpected expenditures pop up? Know Your Monthly  Income First, you must know your monthly  income . If you haven’t begun tracking your�

Feedback Friday~ Christmas breakfast December 7 Dear  Midge ,When I was growing up, the main attraction at  Christmas   breakfast  was homemade  cinnamon  rolls! I remember going to bed  Christmas  Eve with the anticipation of opening  gifts  the next morning. I never thought much about the cinnamon rolls until I grew older. Every year, I would wake up as the smell of cinnamon wafted to the upstairs bedrooms. I would come racing down and straight to the Christmas tree! I remember my pa

http://econobusters.com/kids_in_the_kitchen_-_cookie_recipes/ Kids in the Kitchen – Easy Cookie Recipes and Activities December 11 0 saves Save Christmas  break is coming! Entertain your  kids  with these  simple holiday   cookie   recipes . Roll, cut,  bake  and decorate- that’s the name of the game!Make snow days and  Christmas  break fun for everyone! Keep  kids occupied with  cookie  making for a  holiday   cookie  exchange with family  and friends.  Children  can enjo

http://econobusters.com/learning_to_save_money_on_almost_everything_especially_at_christmas_time/# Learning to Save Money on Almost Everything, Especially at Christmas Time! December 12 Financially,  times are tough . Everywhere you look, stores are closing, prices are rising, and  great deals  are getting harder and harder to find.We here at  Econobusters  understand everyone  needs  a helping hand. That’s one of our main principles, everyone working together to bust through these hard

Christmas Shopping – Keeping Things in Perspective November 21 Here at  Econobusters , we’ve set a priority that in all,  Christ  comes first, and in this month’s  Molly Green  Magazine,  “Molly Makes Merry” , we have tried to help you keep Christ in  Christmas  with God and  family  first.With that said, I do understand there comes a time when  shopping has to be done. Let’s take a moment to discuss  Christmas  shopping strategies and  gift giving ideas . Black Friday

A Fun Frugal Christmas – Throwing a Holiday Party on a Budget November 28 As you know, I love this time of the year. I get so excited! I just want to share it with everybody!I especially enjoy inviting people into my  home  during the  Christmas season. If I’m not careful, that can get expensive, but it’s so much fun.Go ahead and throw that big  holiday  party. With a little creativity, anyone can plan a  frugal  but fun, festive event. Keep these key points in mind. Keep it  simpl