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You make money. You spend money. And hopefully, you save money, too. It can be tough to eliminate unnecessary spending. Many products, activities and services become a part of your life. The fact is that you probably don’t want to let go of any of them. But when the choice is between these comforts and conveniences and your financial health, it’s time to make the best decisions and not cling to the very things that keep you from debt-free living and a healthy savings.
April 11th, 2009 | Posted in Frugal & simple living | Read More »
photo by cogdogblog Preparation is smart. Emergencies can be man-made or natural and happen when you least expect them. Maybe you’ve had a nagging feeling that you should be doing something. But what? There are a few basic ways to plan ahead so you can have peace of mind. First, consider some of the top [...]
April 10th, 2009 | Posted in Frugal & simple living,Home & family | Read More »
photo by shygantic After a holiday dinner, chances are you’ll have extra ham. Macaroni and cheese with ham is tasty, but you don’t have to resort to that every time. Once it’s cooked, you can chop and freeze any extra ham, so you don’t have to find ways to use it up immediately. The following [...]
April 9th, 2009 | Posted in Frugal Cooking | Read More »
photo by Sam Felder Incorporate pasta into your weekly menu plan. It’s affordable and versatile. Change up your routine by using different pasta shapes, too. Prevent sticky pasta by using the right size pan, plenty of water and a few quick stirs while cooking. Once it’s cooked, don’t rinse the pasta. Not rinsing helps your [...]
April 8th, 2009 | Posted in Frugal Cooking | Read More »
photo by Andrew Petro DEAR SARA: Do I really need to cook pasta shells beforehand when making stuffed shells? I never cook my lasagna noodles when I make lasagna. — Julie, Florida DEAR JULIE: Pasta shells are fragile. Sometimes you’ll discover some are broken in the box. They would be too hard to stuff without [...]
April 7th, 2009 | Posted in Question & Answer | Read More »
photo by Shannon Clark Velcro attracts lint and miscellaneous debris. Before long, it doesn’t work well and looks terrible. Picking the lint out with your fingernails takes a long time. You can try using tweezers, duct tape, metal pet brushes or a hair comb. According to a Velcro representative, using another piece of Velcro to [...]
April 5th, 2009 | Posted in Frugal Tips | Read More »
photo by carina The age of entitlement is over. Can you feel the shift? The majority of Americans are gaining perspective and realizing there are many products and services they can live without. This decrease in consumer spending equates to an increase in savings, which leads to an increase in investments. In other words, frugality [...]
April 4th, 2009 | Posted in Frugal & simple living | Read More »
photo by Jenny Downing It’s spring. It’s time to get your cleaning and organizing plans under way. Get an early start, and you can incorporate new green-living tips into your life, too. When spring is in full swing, you can enjoy the nice weather instead of cleaning indoors. Don’t try to tackle it all in [...]
April 3rd, 2009 | Posted in Frugal & simple living,Home & family | Read More »
