Spice things up
Try using spices instead of salt to enhance
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 »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 »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 »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 »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 »Every little frugal step helps
Help without lending money
Set summertime savings goals
Benefits of frugality
Save money on groceries without coupons
Try frugal substitutes
Reuse glass jars to reduce waste
Re-evaluate frugal tips
When it’s gone, it’s gone
Roads that lead to frugality
Confidential frugality
Find contentment with what you have
A day in the frugal life
Use it up
Keep your nose to the grindstone
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 »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 »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 »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 »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 »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 »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 »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 »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 »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 »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…
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