She’s a foodie on a mission!

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Being the frugal person she is, Molly will be sure to get more wear out of her Easter bonnet during April, but more than likely you can catch her in a chef’s hat or a banker’s bill. This month she’s on a mission to save money on food and she’s taking her readers along for the ride.

Are you ever shocked by your grocery total? Disappointed at the quality your money buys? Overwhelmed with clipping coupons? Well, you’re not alone. Molly and friends are serving up ways to dull the shock, increase the quality, and make couponing a breeze.

Being the steward over the family food planning and budget is an important responsibility. By the time you’re finished reading this month’s issue of Molly, you’ll be armed with so many winning ideas, you’re sure to be proclaimed a foodie too!

• Besides April Fool’s Day, see what other silly and sundry days will occur this month by checking out Alayna Cann’s calendar.
• Americans waste an embarrassing amount of their food. To find out the percentage and learn how to be a better steward in your kitchen, read Molly’s Begin with the Basics segment.
• How far is too far when it comes to cutting the food budget? Rhonda Barfield explains.
• Transform ordinary lunches into healthy mid-day meals built with salads and rice. Miiko Gibson shows you how—complete with mouth-watering pics.
• Did you know there’s a system for cooking? There’s actually three! Rhonda Barfield describes them—all you have to do is choose the right one for you.
• Time to throw out your raggedy, stained, maybe even burned potholders? Sharon White shows you how to replace them. Wait till you see what she uses!
• Are cookies a popular treat around your house? Always be ready to pop some in the oven with simple freezer dough instructions from Molly.
• Did you know there are beauty secrets in your kitchen cabinets—or at least on the grocery shelves? Molly’s advice may surprise you.
• Molly is a baby foodie too. Find out what new appliance she recommends. She has a good idea for a healthy family treat too.
• Printables may be the solution to proper planning and a better budget. Molly shares multiple links.
• Let technology help with the couponing madness. Molly says it will work for you.
• Midge learns to use technology to track her spending and determine the best prices—Molly weighs in too.
• Did you know there’s a high cost to cheap food? Get the scoop from Molly!
• See what Ronald Reagan had to say about America’s dinner table in Molly’s Musings.

See why homemakers love Molly Green Magazine—see what’s inside!

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Molly makes it fun and easier to be frugal! Think about it—with so much to learn and save, if you apply just one money-saving idea, you’ll recoup the cost of this E-Book right away!

Project Manager: Dena Wood, Becky Gustafson.
Contributing Writers: Alayna Cann, Patricia Hunter, Rhonda Barfield, Dena Wood, Inger Koppenhaver, Sharon White
Publication: 2013
Pages: 65
File Size: 12.3 MB

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I’m thinking spring, are you? I’ve got garden layout plans rolling around in my mind and seed magazines strewn about. Break new ground this spring! Great ideas have bloomed in my MARCH 2011 Molly’s Money-Saving Digest-Molly Saves in the Outdoors, from gardening tips to outdoor décor.

Warmer weather is just around the corner, and with it comes the opportunity to go outside and get growing! Even novice gardeners or those who live in a condo or apartment can start cultivating a green thumb with the ideas in this Digest. You’ll not only save money by growing some of the things you would normally get at the grocery, but you’ll also know the satisfaction of working with your hands and producing something beautiful and worthwhile.

• Find out everything you need to know about how to create an herb garden.
• Use free resources to help you design and plan for your garden.
• Learn how to use every inch of available space for gardening, even if you have just a balcony to work with.
• Investigate the most frugal way to garden: using heirloom seeds.
• Check out some inexpensive ways to turn plain, plastic pots into designer digs for your plants.
• Get lots of ideas and inspiration for jazzing up your outdoor décor on a budget.

If you’re already a MOLLY MEMBER this issue is waiting for you in your member’s page, just search out MARCH 2011! If you haven’t taken advantage of our membership option yet, now is a great time to sign up. You can begin TODAY for just $3.85/month, SEE ALL THE DETAILS HERE. You’ll also be automatically be entered to win our FEBRUARY GIFT PACK.

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In the wake of the storms on the East Coast, we’d like to help our readers with tips on how to keep your smartphones running. We hope everyone is well and we bid a quick ” go away” farewell to Hurricane Sandy and the predicted Monster Storms.

Smartphone Reception & Battery Life

Happy Tuesday to you! Were you here last week when I talked about the upcoming online Schoolhouse Expo? It’s coming this Thursday! If you’ve ever wished for an opportunity to talk to me LIVE, now is your chance! I’ll be talking to you about all things frugal and then there will be a time of question and answer with ME! Get thinking of all your frugal homemaking questions, I’ll be ready to answer anything you throw my way.

I’ve worked up a little something called “Molly’s 1 – 2 – 3.” Curious as to what it might be? Come on over and join us at the Expo and I’ll fill you in!

Did you know it’s completely and totally FREE? There are limited spaces available so be sure to reserve yours today, it’s QUICK AND EASY!

Join the Free Online Schoolhouse Expo on Thursday, September 27th at 7 pm EDT!
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Home Economics and Bulk Food Preparation with Malia Russell and ME!

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Congratulations to Janice Campbell who is our Gilded Gears necklace winner!

Janice was entry #36 and liked Gilded Gears on Facebook.

Enjoy your lovely necklace, Janice!

NOTE: Contest is closed. Winner is Janice Campbell, entry #36

If you received the Sept. issue of Molly Green Magazine, I hope you enjoyed this month’s Kid’s Corner article by the Sather sisters who shared about their unique jewelry business, Gilded Gears. Helping your children start and run their own business is a great way for them to learn SO MANY life skills. That’s why we’re hoping to inspire you with stories like last month’s feature on Tarren Jace James and his Drivers’ Magnets and this month’s Gilded Gears articles. Thanks so much to these young entrepreneurs for sharing their experiences, challenges and success with our readers.

As a special treat, the Sather sisters have generously allowed us to offer one of their special necklaces (shown above) in a giveaway!

Pendant measures approximately 3/4″ wide by 1 1/2″ long (including heart charm), and comes on an 18″ chain with lobster clasp.  Valued at $25

So how do you enter? Just click the Rafflecopter link below, choose the options that appeal to you then click the “enter” box by each when done. Enjoy!

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The rest of you can find the newest issue in The Schoolhouse Store.

Does couponing seem too complicated? Or are you intrigued by stories of astounding savings at the cash register? Whether you want to go “extreme” or just save some money here and there, Molly Green Magazine can help. This month, our revamped and expanded magazine gives you couponing tips, but it doesn’t stop there. You’ll find plenty of other advice to help you get the most out of your money and your time.

• Benefit from our failed experiments in coupon organization-and what finally worked.
• If you’re crafty, make your own coupon organizer.
• Explain couponing to your children in terms they’ll understand.
• Find room for your grocery stockpile, even in a smaller home.
• Listen in as Molly helps her hapless cousin Midge with couponing.
• Take the Molly Green Coupon Challenge!
• Learn how to cook the perfect hard-boiled egg.
• Get the scoop on easy ways to save money around the house.
• Make your own “spa” products for less.
• Feed your family cheaply when rotisserie chicken is on sale.
• If you have furry friends to feed, save on their food, too.
• Is your nest newly empty? Get advice on continuing to live frugally.
• Find out how to save money by shopping at warehouse stores.
• Start saving your great ideas-and your friends’-on Pinterest.

See a sample HERE.

Are you a frugalite who loves to write? Do you have a financial success or makeover story to share? If so, we’d love to read your ideas for possible inclusion in upcoming issues of my Molly Green Magazine!  Submitting a proposal for consideration is easy!

NOTE: Seeds prizes are all spoken for.

Guess what!? The first 50 Molly Members (and we already have 30) are going to receive a package of heirloom seeds from Emilee Gettle of HeirloomGirl.com and Baker Creek Seeds.

Hop on over and visit Emilee’s site because you’ll be getting to know her MUCH better. I’m very excited to share that Emilee will be sharing a craft project and tutorial video each month in my Molly Green Magazine! I’ve seen the first one and it is great! Don’t worry, Molly Members will find it in your Member Page on April 1, just click the Molly Green Magazine link! Until then, enjoy reading our 37 back issues and download  my $5 Dinners and $3 Desserts Cookbook (only available for March sign-ups).

Emilee is very sweet, talented and lovely. If you don’t believe me, just check out this cover of Emilee on this month’s issue of Country Woman Magazine!

So, if you’re not a Molly Member yet, don’t miss out! Be sure to SIGN UP NOW! (And enjoy those seeds!)

Thank you, Emilee!

Guess what?! My member program is up and running. If you sign up in March you’ll receive 37 back issues of my Money-Saving Digest as well as my $5 Dinners and $3 Desserts cookbook! Read all about it HERE!