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Charlie’s soap winner »

Charlie’s soap winner

This contest was sponsored by Charlie’s Soap (http://www.charliesoap.com/). Congratulations to Nodmicks! Nodmicks has won: A 17 oz bottle of all-purpose cleaner and an 80 load container of laundry powder. Thank you to everyone…

May 9 2011 / No Comment / Read More »

Frugal Tips

Seek out alternative uses for products »

Seek out alternative uses for products

Lean toward buying products that offer alternate and multiple purposes. A few examples include vinegar, rubbing alcohol, witch hazel, baking soda and Fels-Naptha.…

January 5 2012 / 1 Comment / Read More »

Keep the cold out this winter »

Keep the cold out this winter

During the cold months, your utility bills can be considerably higher. You can combat this by scheduling an energy audit through your utility…

January 4 2012 / No Comment / Read More »

Try homemade natural cleaners »

Try homemade natural cleaners

You can replace some store-bought cleaning products with safer alternatives that are easy to make and economical. The basic ingredients are items that…

January 4 2012 / 3 Comments / Read More »

Make homemade ice packs »

Make homemade ice packs

There’s no need to buy ice packs. You can make them yourself. To make a gel ice pack, you’ll need two zip-enclosure freezer…

December 22 2011 / No Comment / Read More »

MOST RECENT

  1. Take a crack at using eggshells
  2. Use up leftover candy canes
  3. Seek out alternative uses for products
  4. Be thoughtful when giving secondhand gifts
  5. Reuse egg cartons
  6. Store baking pans with ease
  7. Make your own frugal drawer organizers
  8. Keep the cold out this winter
  9. Wrap large-sized gifts for less
  10. Freeze foods to avoid waste
  1. Kelly: I use them as quilt squares for rag quilts – I use them on front and back and add solid flannel in the...
  2. Michele: The flop might have been not heating the grated soap until it fully melts into the water. I have made...
  3. Dawn: Vinyl tablecloths also make great drop cloths for painting as they don’t absorb paint like natural fibres...
  4. Dawn: I also buy cards at VV and Salvation Army. Even if the boxes of cards are incomplete, the price is usually...
  5. Joe: It can also be used to tan deer hides

Frugal & simple living

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 / 7 Comments / Read More »
8 ways to garden on the cheap

Take a crack at using eggshells »

Keep or toss? You make this decision many times each week with a wide variety of items. Clearly, you can’t and shouldn’t save everything simply because it can be reused sometime later. A handful of bread bag twist-ties neatly contained with an intended purpose? Good. Dozens of plastic milk jugs shoved in the garage and…

January 5 2012 / 3 Comments / Read More »
Take a crack at using eggshells

How to buy secondhand housewares »

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. Here are a…

October 31 2009 / 4 Comments / Read More »
How to buy secondhand housewares

Save money next Halloween »

Halloween can get expensive, but you can save money by making your own costumes. Visit www.frugalvillage.com/2009/10/01/make-frugal-halloween-costumes/ for some ideas. Shop Halloween clearance sales this year to plan ahead for next year, too. Not everything on sale is orange and black. A lot of autumn merchandise will be cleared out, too. Don’t forget to find ways…

November 2 2011 / No Comment / Read More »
Save money next Halloween

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 »
Recycle shredded paper

Home & family

Take a crack at using eggshells

Take a crack at using eggshells »

Keep or toss? You make this decision many times each week with a wide variety of items. Clearly, you can’t and shouldn’t save everything simply because it can be reused…

January 5 2012 / 3 Comments / Read More »

Make your own frugal drawer organizers »

Make your own frugal drawer organizers

Drawers are a common catch-all area. Even though they’re hidden from view when shut, they can be extremely frustrating when you need…

January 4 2012 / No Comment / Read More »

Creative ways to wrap gift cards »

Creative ways to wrap gift cards

Gift cards are practical gifts, but they have a reputation as last-minute gifts or an easy way out. While it’s true that…

November 28 2011 / No Comment / Read More »
Give homemade gifts to kids » Enjoy a stress-free Thanksgiving » Set a routine for school mornings » Plan and prepare for winter » Organize winter gear »

Question & Answer

Store baking pans with ease »

Store baking pans with ease

D ear Sara: How do you store your baking pans and cookie sheets? — Karen, Texas Dear Karen: I have a double…

January 5 2012 / 1 Comment / Read More »

Wrap large-sized gifts for less »

Wrap large-sized gifts for less

D ear Sara: Any tips for wrapping large gift items? — Kelly, Illinois Dear Kelly: The dollar stores sell cheap tablecloths. I’d…

January 4 2012 / No Comment / Read More »
Make meatloaf in a mug » Wash bagged salad » Try tortilla alternatives » Switch to cloth shower curtains » Freeze leftover cooked rice »
Be thoughtful when giving secondhand gifts

Be thoughtful when giving secondhand gifts »

D ear Sara: What are your thoughts on giving secondhand gifts? I see many things my friends and family would like at thrift stores and I’m tempted to give some…

January 5 2012 / 1 Comment / Read More »

Frugal Cooking

Use up leftover candy canes

Use up leftover candy canes »

Candy canes are popular during the Christmas season. But once the holiday is over, these festively striped candy leftovers tend to get thrown away or sit untouched. With candy canes…

January 5 2012 / 1 Comment / Read More »

Freeze foods to avoid waste »

Freeze foods to avoid waste

Frugal families use their freezers to stock-up on food. While some foods don’t freeze well, such as mayonnaise, lettuce or cucumbers, there…

January 4 2012 / 6 Comments / Read More »

Bring on the cupcakes »

Bring on the cupcakes

Cupcakes aren’t simply for children’s school parties anymore. They now have a prominent place among desserts and are served for most any…

November 2 2011 / 1 Comment / Read More »
Add a French twist to your breakfast » Make it yourself » Save on food at work » Make homemade peanut butter » Cure after-school munchies »

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