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Article continues below ↓ advertisement | your ad here photo by Hurleyfamily DEAR SARA: Do you know how to make a cupcake cake? I want to make one for my grandson’s birthday, and I’m wondering how hard it is. — Jayne, Pennsylvania
August 12th, 2008 | Posted in Question & Answer | Read More »
If you have kids or grandkids, you know how all of their crafty little supplies can get messy to cart around. I like the first tip for organizing supplies and projects. I’m a fan of story sacks (cloth bags with a book and activity), so having activities ready and stored in reusable containers gets a big thumbs up from me. You could create travel activities, and they could easily be mailed as a surprise, too. Think: Play dough or clay and cookie cutters, puzzle books, school supplies or baking kits. The possibilities are endless.
August 11th, 2008 | Posted in Frugal Tips | Read More »
It’s hard to believe how many items you can make yourself. While some make-it-yourself projects can be complex, most are quick and painless. Try a few and you might never go back to your ready-made “convenience” ways.
GEL PACK: This is great for small bumps or bruises. Mix three parts water and one part rubbing alcohol in a freezer bag. Seal and encase it in a second freezer bag. Place in the freezer. The more alcohol you use, the softer the pack will be. Wrap with a cloth before applying to skin. It’s more gentle and pliable than a hard ice pack.
August 9th, 2008 | Posted in Frugal & simple living | Read More »
I’m often asked how to reuse baby-food jars. I make homemade baby food, so I never have an abundance of jars, but I do agree that it’s a shame to simply toss them. Baby food is also sold in plastic containers, so I’ll include a couple of ways to reuse them, too. If you have any additional ideas, let me know.
August 8th, 2008 | Posted in Frugal & simple living | Read More »
Article continues below ↓ advertisement | your ad here photo by Jennifer+ Some recipes are so good that you want to keep them a secret. Maybe you or someone you know makes the absolute best desserts. There’s never any extra, and they’re lick-the-bowl delicious. They can work miracles, too. I bake standard favorites such as [...]
August 7th, 2008 | Posted in Frugal Cooking | Read More »
August 4th, 2008 | Posted in Question & Answer | Read More »
photo by jmb1977 Many people practice frugality and don’t realize it. It’s just a way of life. Some tips are practical, while others seem extreme or too time-consuming. It’s always fun to share some of the readers’ daily frugal tips to be less wasteful. Maybe there are a few you’ve tried. FAST-FOOD REFILL: I’ve refilled [...]
August 3rd, 2008 | Posted in Frugal Tips | Read More »
photo by sylvar I was once interviewed and featured in an article in the Saginaw (Mich.) News. One section of the article, written by reporter Cathy Heng, states, “As editor, she works on the simplicity site in a sparse room with three computers, two office chairs, a built-in desk, a partially filled bookcase and a [...]
August 3rd, 2008 | Posted in Frugal & simple living | Read More »
photo by Dazed81 Many parents are concerned with how to launder their baby’s clothing so they can fight stains but not irritate their baby’s skin. Some baby laundry detergents claim to be gentle on skin, but they might not clean as well as you want them to. I used some free samples that turned out [...]
August 1st, 2008 | Posted in Home & family | Read More »