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It’s a shame to throw away shoeboxes. I’ve often reused them to hold household items such as mail, CDs, coupons, odd small toys, photos, over-the-counter medications and to organize dressers. By accident, I realized they make great gift boxes, too. I bought some travel toys and crafts for my kids and placed them in spare [...]
October 11th, 2008 | Posted in Home & family | Read More »
Buying frugal gifts can be a challenge. Baby showers are one example of a special occasion where you don’t want to look like a cheapskate. Buying practical gifts makes the most sense. But if you’re not careful, even little gifts such as diapers and rattles can add up. Here are some inexpensive and practical gift [...]
October 10th, 2008 | Posted in Frugal & simple living | Read More »
Cool weather brings cravings for comfort-food favorites. One of my favorite autumn flavors is pumpkin. Pureed pumpkin is versatile and can be mixed into a variety of foods, such as chili, mashed potatoes, spaghetti sauce, oatmeal and applesauce. Add small amounts, from a tablespoon to 1 cup or more, until it suits your taste. To [...]
October 9th, 2008 | Posted in Frugal Cooking | Read More »
DEAR SARA: I went into a local salon this evening to donate 12 inches of my hair. When I was talking to my mom, she told me that when my sister donated her hair, they didn’t charge her for the haircut. I’m mad that I was charged. Is this normal? I’d do it again in [...]
October 6th, 2008 | Posted in Question & Answer | Read More »
photos by mar mar There have been times when I’ve wanted to make stuffed shells or lasagna but didn’t have ricotta or cottage cheese. I’d nix the idea and make something else, or, if desperate, I’d make a special trip to the store. Then I discovered I could make my own Ricotta cheese. It ended [...]
October 5th, 2008 | Posted in Frugal Tips | Read More »
My frugal living forums play host to a bragging section, where you can post your latest great deals. Sometimes the same bargains can be found in other states, so members will often take advantage of the same deals. Some of the great buys are from garage sales, dollar stores and thrift stores. From an outside perspective, it seems as if tons of people are saving money. But are they?
October 4th, 2008 | Posted in Frugal & simple living | Read More »
photo by troismarteaux People sometimes question my frugality. Some expect me to be in guerrilla frugality mode 24/7. It’s clear that I’m not the cheapest woman. But I’m not exempt from tough times and watching what I spend. Recently, our family income was cut in half for a few months. If I’ve learned one thing [...]
October 3rd, 2008 | Posted in Home & family | Read More »
Fixing school lunches can be a challenge. You want to avoid packing snacks that end up traded or in the cafeteria trash. It’s easy to get stuck in a rut, but you don’t always have to rely on prepackaged snacks. Here are a few homemade snack recipes for when you start to feel like you’re [...]
October 2nd, 2008 | Posted in Frugal Cooking | Read More »