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Savvycents wallet contest »

Savvycents wallet contest

This contest is sponsored by Savvycents. Images and information provided by Savvycents. Melinda Claudepierre first designed the Savvycents wallet for those who do the cash envelope system of budgeting. She was tired of…

July 9 2010 / 268 Comments / Read More »

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Creative ways to give cash gifts »

Creative ways to give cash gifts

Money can be a great gift: You know the recipient will use it. But you can be more thoughtful and creative than simply…

July 22 2010 / 2 Comments / Read More »

Reuse coffee cans »

Reuse coffee cans

Coffee cans are great storage containers. They have a tight-fitting lid, come in different sizes, are portable, and some even have a wide-grip…

July 7 2010 / 1 Comment / Read More »

Redefining fun »

Redefining fun

What do you do for fun? Don’t you love that question? For some people such as sports enthusiasts or hobbyists, it’s easier to…

June 17 2010 / 3 Comments / Read More »

Give practical gifts »

Give practical gifts

Choosing a gift can be tough. It’s even worse if you wait until the last minute. Don’t waste your time and money on…

June 11 2010 / 6 Comments / Read More »

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  1. Keep spices from clumping
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  4. Store aluminum foil to reuse
  5. Organize with drawer carts
  6. Every little frugal step helps
  7. Keep stainless steel appliances clean
  8. Savvycents wallet contest
  9. Salada tea contest winner
  10. Organize lone socks
  1. Simon: Buying secondhand for the kids work out very well as they grow so fast anyway that they don’t have time...
  2. Jessa B.: On contact solution: Wal-Mart’s Equate brand uses the exact same “recipe” as some of the...
  3. Constance: I make breadcrumbs and oat flour in my blender. Dry bread heels in the oven and then break apart to fit in...
  4. Berky Lener: Great for used sharps, needles, etc. Cut a small hole in plastic top to drop them in cover with heavy...
  5. Wendy: like cocoa instead? here’s a recipe for a good, sugar free hot cocoa recipe: 8 ounces water (1 cup) 2...

Frugal & simple living

Easy stockpile-storage solutions »

photo by Rubbermaid Products Storage space can be a problem. Maybe you’d like to stock up on nonperishable products when they’re on sale, but you’re limited on space. Be creative and find the hidden storage areas in your home. You don’t have to resort to using a trash barrel with a plywood top covered with…

April 1 2010 / 3 Comments / Read More »

8 ways to garden on the cheap »

photo by di the huntress Garden season doesn’t have to be costly. If you head out to a retail store and buy everything all at once, it’s going to add up quickly. But if you do some careful planning and are patient and creative, you can enjoy a beautiful garden on a shoestring budget. What…

May 20 2010 / 5 Comments / Read More »

How to buy secondhand housewares »

photo by backgarage Buying housewares at the thrift store can give your home a unique style. Some home-interior items that are passed over by others can be your ticket to an eco-chic design. It only takes a little extra time and energy, but it’s well worth it to take these items from scare to flair.…

October 31 2009 / 3 Comments / Read More »

Alternatives to Easter grass »

photo by aldon Easter is almost here, and many parents put together Easter baskets for their kids. You might reuse the basket each year, place goodies in a different reusable container such as a tote, sand pail, shoebox or clay pot, or find alternatives to candy to fill it. But what about Easter grass? Are…

March 12 2010 / 4 Comments / Read More »

Recycle shredded paper »

photo by iowa spirit walker Paper is often wasted. Maybe you use both sides of a sheet of paper, use the backs of your mail envelopes for grocery lists or reuse newspaper to wrap gifts. All are good ways to waste less paper. Many households put their mail and paper through a shredder to protect…

November 6 2009 / No Comment / Read More »

Frugal Tips

Second uses for rubber bands »

Rubber bands can be reused easily. Use wide produce rubber bands to grip and open jars or hard-to-open plastic soda pop bottles. You could also place one around your TV…

July 29 2010 / No Comment / Read More »

Organize with drawer carts »

Drawer carts are great for organizing closets. They contain items and tuck into the closet so they aren’t taking up space in…

July 16 2010 / 1 Comment / Read More »

Organize lone socks »

Do you have missing socks? Some people are organized and wash socks in a mesh bag or clip them together. But if…

July 9 2010 / 3 Comments / Read More »
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Question & Answer

Store aluminum foil to reuse »

DEAR SARA: I need ideas for storing foil. How do you store saved foil to reuse? I don’t have any extra space…

July 18 2010 / No Comment / Read More »

Keep stainless steel appliances clean »

DEAR SARA: I was wondering if you have a suggestion on how to clean stainless steel. I have a hard time keeping…

July 11 2010 / No Comment / Read More »
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Keep spices from clumping »

DEAR SARA: Please help me! I need a way to keep my spices and salt from turning into one big hard ball when it gets humid out. I have tried…

July 29 2010 / 1 Comment / Read More »

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