This Week in Frugal: Save-the-Date, Mono-Tasking and Cheap Landscaping

These adorable save-the-date cards are perfect for foodies in love. Adding unique touches to your wedding doesn’t have to be expensive and it can really pack a personal punch.

Elsewhere on the web:

• Tipnut says with the right preparations, you CAN paint laminate furniture and it WILL look good. Here’s a tutorial.
• Money Saving Mom has details concerning the Nielsen Homescan Consumer Panel accepting new applicants for its surveys and freebies.
• Multi-tasking is out. Mono-tasking is in.
• Looking for a way to get more readers to your personal blog? Tip Junkie has details on how to host a giveaway to promote your blog.
• Lifehacker has tips on landscaping for cheap.
• The Homespun Heart has a tutorial on cute, crafty chore boards for your little ones.
• Fantastic Find links to several free downloadable cookbooks.