photo by superfurry Article continues below ↓ advertisement | your ad here Reusing and repurposing household items easily becomes a habit. Once you start, you’ll question everything before you throw it away. I call it TBT: Think before tossing. Although sometimes you’ll find only one additional use, it still helps to reduce waste. Household items [...]
photo by Dannynic Tortilla wraps are light, frugal fare. Assemble them hot or cold. Fill your tortilla with your favorite fixings such as omelette, salad combinations or sandwich fillings, and fold them in half or roll them up. Serve them whole or slice them into sections. They travel well and are great for grab-and-go snacks, [...]
photo by aldinegirl12 Article continues below ↓ advertisement | your ad here DEAR SARA: One of the local stores is running a special this week on cereal, snack mixes and a couple of other things. The deal is really good — 10 for $20, with an instant $10 savings coupon. It works out to $1 [...]
photo by Burning Image You might be wasting water and not even be aware of it. Maybe you let the water run down the drain for dishes, teeth-brushing or your shower. Or you drain off the boiled water used for cooking pasta or vegetables. Some water can be saved and reused for watering indoor and [...]
photo by Paul Mayne Channel your inner MacGyver. Why throw out common household items if they can be reused? Recycling is wonderful. Maybe you recycle what you can and then move on. But if you can reuse your ordinary stuff, that’s even better. Finding a second use for items such as milk jugs is simple. [...]
photo by RogerBarker2 Did I miss something? Is it some sort of rite of passage to visit Disney World? I went when I was 10 years old, and I don’t remember it being magical. Not that it wasn’t: I just don’t remember. My trip to Washington, D.C., left a more lasting impression. Yet many parents [...]
photo by cynicaloptimist You don’t have to serve beans and rice every night to keep dinner low cost. Consider cooking a tender roast or whole chicken. They lend themselves to tomorrow’s dinner of light stir-fry, all-in-one casserole, “break-from-cooking” sandwiches, an ethnic meal or hearty soups. Or you can balance your food budget by serving thrifty [...]
DEAR SARA: What is the purpose of stockpiling? I just got to wondering why people stockpile. And yes, I know this sounds like a silly question, but I am just very curious. Is it in case of an emergency? Is it so you don’t have to drive to the store every week? Or is it [...]
photo by Cindy Funk Spending money to enhance frugal living might seem like backward thinking, but there are items that can help you save money. Consider them smart spending. If you have a favorite item you’ve bought that helps you save money or makes you money, let me know. Here are some items my frugal [...]
photo by Bill Robertson Be smart when you’re in the market for new appliances. You don’t get much advance notice when a major appliance breaks. This leaves you in a vulnerable situation because you rely on these appliances on a daily basis. These big-ticket items can cost you a lot more if you’re not prepared. [...]
photo by little blue hen Lemons are available year-round but peak from April through July. That’s right about the time you look forward to enjoying the refreshingly tart taste in a variety of dishes and beverages. When selecting lemons, avoid any that are under-ripe and green. It should feel firm to the touch, have a [...]
photo by toastyken As temperatures rise, staying cool can be a challenge. Some people simply blast the air conditioning. If you can’t give up the air, you can use fans in addition to it and program the thermostat higher to save. But if you don’t have air or you want to save money, there are [...]
D ear Sara: I want to make a large batch of pizza dough and freeze it for later. Would I fully bake the dough, then freeze it? Or would I just flash freeze the dough? — S.C., Ohio Dear S.C.: You can freeze homemade pizza. You can freeze it cooked or uncooked. If it’s uncooked, [...]
photo by era phernalia vintage Old dressers have many uses. Use one in the garage as a potting bench or to hold miscellaneous tools. Add one to a mudroom to hold winter gear. Or use an old dresser to hold games, craft supplies or books. Have you recycled an old dresser? Tell me about your [...]
