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The road to clutter is paved with good intentions, and that is especially true with recipes.
Whether you're new or an old hat to frugality, you might face issues with clutter.
A common misconception is that frugality is voluntary poverty, deprivation or selfishness.
This year, serve your family more than last-minute green vegetables.
Hosting a garage sale is a great solution for ridding yourself of clutter and making some extra money.
Easter is almost here, and many parents put together Easter baskets for their kids.
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You can cut your spending and save money. But if you’re in a relationship and only one of you is frugal, you have a new set of challenges to face.
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Gelatin is a tasty ingredient to add to desserts. It’s cheap and comes in a wide variety of flavors and colors that make it festive for any occasion.
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DEAR SARA: I had to buy fresh parsley for a sauce I recently made. I have a bunch left over. Can I chop it and freeze it? — Lisa, Georgia
DEAR LISA: Yes, you can freeze parsley. Chop the parsley and place it into an ice cube tray. Top each ice cube tray cubbie with water. You want to use about 1/4 cup water for every cup of parsley. …
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It’s easy to use too much of items that are in squeeze bottles. One way to combat over-usage is to put liquids such as shampoo, dish liquid, hand soap or condiments into pump dispensers. This will distribute a pre-measured amount each time you use it. The first reader tip shares a way to make shampoo and soap pour slowly, so you’re less likely to pour more than you …
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This year can be your year. Change can start today. If you buckle down now, you’ll see progress by year’s end. Don’t simply have the best of intentions. It takes effort to reach your goals, so get moving and work little-by-little because nothing changes if nothing changes.
There’s always room for improvement when living a frugal lifestyle. What are you doing this year to improve your household finances?
Here …
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Dining out is costly. It tends to be the weak area in a family budget. Curbing over-processed or fast food and eating out at restaurants has become easier for a lot of people, but for some people, nothing seems to work. If you continue to eat out frequently and tend to make poor choices or overspend, you can start a food-rule game to help you wean off …
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No-bake recipes are quick and easy. Their simplicity makes them ideal for kids to create (very little wait time) or on days you’re in a hurry or don’t feel like turning on the oven. Best of all, there’s minimal cleanup.
Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter
2 cups sugar
1/2 cup milk
4 tablespoons cocoa powder
1/2 cup peanut butter
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 cups quick-cooking oats
Add the first 4 ingredients …
