I guess with the other big announcement, I failed to tell you about the December Digest. It’s Molly Saves! In the Powder Room. As usual it’s filled with great frugal tips about the Powder Room and more.

Here’s what our reviewers have to say.

Leah from I’m Livin’ My Dream said,

My house is older, and both of our bathrooms are sooo small.  Storage is a big issue for us with four children sharing the bathroom.  So, I was excited to see some ideas for storage in small bathrooms in this issue.  I especially liked the idea of repurposing an old dresser as storage.  I can definitely see a way that I could use this in my small hall bathroom. I think I’ll be on the lookout for a dresser at the thrift stores.

Laura from Laura Williams’ Musings mentioned,

One of my favorite articles was the homemade Liquid Soap Dispensers. What pretty dispensers from things normally just tossed in the trash or recycling bin. This is the ultimate recycling!

Annie Kate  from Tea Time with Annie Kate added,

Among the horrors of winter are static hair, dry skin, and static clothing.  Three of this month’s articles, one about the benefits of humidity in your home, one about skin care, and one about winter hair care, address this issue.  Some of Molly’s fun, frugal, and healthy ideas are new to me and I’m eager to try them out when the cold weather appears.

Denise from 3D Reflections said,

This is the time of year when everyone is getting colds and flu, so pull those turkey bones out of the freezer from Thanksgiving and make some Turkey Stock. Molly takes you step by step through the process, and it is not hard at all, but it is so much better than anything that you can get in a can or box.  If you don’t need it now, freeze it and save it for that day when you are feeling a bit ”under the weather”

Jen from Reflections in the Window shared,

But with the great printable forms you will find in this issue, I can get my children involved in cleaning up their mess.  I’m really trying hard not to criticize them for the way they clean.  I usually just say, “forget it I will finish”.   I know they will not learn unless they do it.  So I put together a cleaning basket full of homemade cleaners.

Chantol from Organized Chaos mentioned her favorite parts,

* The dresser turned into storage…for the bathroom (or any other room, really).
* Ingredients for making homemade cleaning supplies.
* A Nod to Pinterest, which I am COMPLETELY addicited to!
* and most of all…what I really need is the Winter Weather Hair Care tips!

Hopefully you’ve noticed that I haven’t posted anything here for the last several days. There’s a reason for that. I have some good news and some bad news to share.

First the bad news.

I’m not going to be making daily posts here on Econobusters for a while because I’m taking a rest. But I should be popping in every week or so to share a helpful tip or a great guest post.

Now the good news.

Molly is going to be taking a rest to prepare for an even better Molly in the spring. The Digest will be replaced with an amazing  interactive digital magazine. It will have the money saving tips you expect from Molly and friends but more of them every month.

Now the amazing news.

In celebration of the new magazine, we are offering the most amazing deal on every single Molly Digest and E-Book ever written. You can get the whole collection for $49! (The regular price is $238.85) And we’re letting you keep one copy and share one copy with a friend!

This deal is good for 1 week only. Read all the details and place your order here.

The Old Schoolhouse magazine has published their annual Christmas supplement. It’s another beauty! This year it’s about Christmas traditions and the whole magazine has gotten involved. You can read what all the columnists and staff are having for their Christmas dinners. Plus there are lots of yummy recipes!

Download your free copy today!

What do you eat for Christmas dinner?

Don’t forget to enter the giveaway for the Principles of Painting Vol. 1! Just go and leave a comment on this post. You must enter by 11/30.

I’m so thankful for God’s faithful provision, the blessing of close family, and a day set aside to think about our blessings!

What are you thankful for today?

Econobusters won the Best Thrift Homeschooler category in the 7th annual Homeschool Blog Awards.  Thank you so much for your votes!

All the retailers are gearing up for Black Friday.

Amazon.com has published a Lightening Deals Calendar with daily deals starting this Monday.

View Wal-mart’s Black Friday ad.

Here are the Black Friday Deals from Staples.

Best Buy has doorbuster specials starting at midnight.

DealNews.com has a huge list of “leaked” Black Friday ads so you can start planning your shopping list early! And at the bottom of the page, you can read their predictions for different popular gift items.

No, I can’t do your laundry. (Sometimes I barely get mine done!) But this month’s Digest is all about the laundry room. Molly Saves in the Laundry Room has fabulous tips to help you with your laundry plus much more. Purchase your copy today, or become a Molly member and save. Here’s what our reviewers are saying.

Leah from I’m Livin’ My Dream shares:

Because I am often guilty of complaining about the laundry I have to do and the space I have to do it in, I was encouraged and inspired by Eleanor Joyce’s article about changing our perspective about where we do laundry when we think about what doing the laundry looks like all over the world. And, yes, it was a little convicting to realize how good I have it even when I’m frustrated by my tiny laundry space.  I also loved Eleanor’s idea for using an old shopping cart to make a rolling laundry hamper.  What a great idea, and what an easy way to make it possible for everyone in the family to have a turn bringing the laundry to the laundry room!

Chantol from Organized Chaos mentions:

My opinion is that I would want to spend more time in the laundry room if it looks great, is organized and functions as I need…A must read!

Laura from Laura Williams Musings says:

I absolutely loved the article on “Double-Duty Dollar Savers!”  I love items that can be used for more than 1 purpose. This article is a treat and is sure to get your creativity juices flowing on what you may already own that you can double up on.

Annie Kate from Tea Time with Annie Kate adds:

I like the Tightwad Training Camp hands-on lesson showing just how much you can save in a year by regularly saving small amounts.  I’m also in awe of the beautiful magazine holders, complete with metal labels, which you can easily make out of things you’d throw away.

And here’s this month’s Molly quote, one I can’t get out of my mind:

“Why is there a permanent press setting on most irons?”  Kay  Mosure

Denise from 3D Reflections says:

Even though his issue features topics about the laundry room, there are holiday ideas, great recipes to make and serve during this holiday time, and ways to have a “stress-less” holiday season.  My favorite is the review of the book“Unplug the Christmas machine” which will help you to refocus and make this holiday special and important in your own way.

Jen from Reflections in the Window adds:

The thing that I loved best in this issue and will use f.o.r.e.v.e.r is the stain removal chart.  I have printed it and placed it in a plastic sleeve next to the washer.

What’s your favorite laundry tip?

There’s still time!

We’ve still got a few spots open for this fun new opportunity. If you’re a blogger and would like to review home related products just fill out this form to apply.

We’re looking forward to working with you!

Have you read this month’s Money-Saving Digest yet? You’ll want to get this one now before the holidays! Or become a Molly member so you don’t have to worry about missing a Digest. Here’s some of what our reviewers say about Molly Saves! In the Dining Room. You can read their complete reviews by clicking on the blog link.

Laura from Laura Williams’ Musings says:

I really like the article on how to make your own glass carafe using some items that normally would just get recycled.

Annie Kate from Tea Time with Annie Kate writes:

However, the most essential activity that happens in our dining room has nothing to do with food, calories, or cooking.  When I was a child, we read the Bible at every single meal.  My husband’s family did as well.  And now our family does so, too.  That is truly one of the most important habits we have.  In “Inspiration!” Patricia Hunter shares how and why her family has started this practice.

Denise from 3D Reflections shares:

This digest was extra special to me, because it contains an article on Allergy- Friendly Entertaining.  As a family that has food allergies, any event that is accompanied by food is a challenge.  The article is great in offering cooking suggests, but it more importantly deals with the issue of how to approach entertaining in a polite and helpful manner, so as to accommodate your friends and family who have special food allergies.  I found the information excellent, for those who have food allergies and those who desire to have others over who may have food allergies.  It is a great Allergy Entertaining 101!

Leah from I’m Living My Dream mentions:

I loved the party decorating and buffet ideas- perfect for the not so creative me.  And I cannot wait to try to the recipe for Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Impossible Pie.  Peanut butter is its own food group around here, so this is sure to be a favorite.

Jen from Reflections in the Window says:

A favorite of mine was the “Make a Perfect Gravy”.  Now there is a story behind why I loved this article.  When I was a teenager my Mom was leaving for the evening and put me in charge of making the gravy for supper.  BUT she left the instructions with my sister on how to make the gravy.  It was on the back of the french onion soup mix.  Easy right?!  You’d think so.  I got to work on my task in making gravy.  Packet of french onion soup (check), sauce pan (check), chicken stock (check), sour cream (check).  WHAT?! you don’t put sour cream in your gravy.  I know I was shocked also…but my Mom ’s gravy was always the best.  So I got to work in cooking the gravy…and cooking…and cooking.  Before too long I could not move the spoon in the pan.  It stood straight up in the pan.  I turned off the heat and left it…my job here was done! LOL!   Needless to say Dad ordered pizza that night.

Chantol from Organized Chaos shares her favorite parts:

* A table manners quiz for the kids…I wonder how good my kids will do on this?
* Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Impossible Pie – enough said!
* Tightwad Training Camp…Food finances. The prices are going up crazy fast on food, so I’m sure a lot of people could use this article!

So what was your favorite article?