Article continues below ↓ advertisement | your ad here photo by emdot Some folks just don’t get it. Frugality can be fun! Even if you’re not frugal, you probably know someone who is. Read on for a few little frugal insights submitted by readers. We’re kindred spirits! Let me know if any of these signs [...]
photo by mar mar Many parents have plans for their younger kids during summer break, but don’t feel bad if you can’t afford summer camp, community centers or sports. There are tons of frugal options. Get organized now so you have a game plan. It can be fun going to the public pool, local library, [...]
Add peanut butter to your list of things to make yourself. It’s natural, quick and easy. If you make your own fruit preserves and bread, the homemade peanut butter will complete a sandwich taste sensation. You can also bundle the trio to give as a homemade gift during the holiday season. Don’t make jam or [...]
Halloween costumes can be pricey. If you have more than one child, you can end up paying a small fortune. Kids wear them for a day and then hang them in the closet. Savvy shoppers buy costumes on clearance for the following year. Some costumes can be passed on to another child, swapped with friends [...]
D ear Sara: How can I clean down pillows without taking them to the dry cleaner? — Jaime, New Jersey Dear Jaime: Fluff down pillows daily. Every few weeks, air them near a window or outside. Keep a cover on your pillows, or doublecase them for extra protection. Consider using the laundromat to wash and [...]
A dusty ceiling fan can damage the motor. Dust can fly around whenever you turn it on, too. Some people can reach their fan with a step stool or small ladder, but even that can be a hassle. There are ceiling-fan cleaning tools that have an extension pole, but why buy a tool when you [...]
