I was just reading this article on Yahoo News about a family who lives on just $14,000 per-year. They said this book America's Cheapest Family Gets You Right on the Money helped them. I found it on amazon on sale for $7.87. 
And I'm thinking about getting this cook book for $12.21 from amazon. I eat all my money every week. So only spending $75 a week on food would be great! Anyone have this cook book already? E-mail me, let me know if you like it or not.Family Feasts for $75 a Week
She also makes her own laundry soap!
HOMEMADE LAUNDRY DETERGENT RECIPE
Ingredients:
1 (4 lb 12 oz) Box of Borax
1 (3 lb 7 oz) Church & Dwight Co 03020 Arm & Hammer Super Washing Soda
1 (3 lb) Oxiclean Versatile Stain Remover Free, 3 Pounds Found in the detergent aisle. (This is optional but I highly recommend adding it)
2 (14.1 oz) Zote Laundry Soap Bar 14.1 oz (Pack of 3) Found in the detergent aisle (you can use the pink for the scent but the white would be just fine. You can also use Fels-Naptha Laundry Bar Soap
1 (4 lb) Box Arm & Hammer Baking Soda Found in the cooking aisle (You could also get two 2 lb box)
1-2 (55 oz)Bottle of Purex Crystals Fabric Softener Found in the detergent aisle (This is 100% optional. But don't you want your laundry detergent to smell good? And who doesn't like soft towels?)
Directions.
1. Grate zote soap with cheese grater or food processor.
2. Mix all ingredients together in a large bucket.
3. Use 2 -4 Tablespoons per laundry load.
