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photo used by permission from Jen at BeantownBaker.com Don’t toss overripe bananas away. They’re great in smoothies, pancakes, mixed into oatmeal or combined with yogurt and frozen for a refreshing treat. What is your favorite way to use them up? Here are four easy desserts. Banana Bars 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened 2 cups [...]
March 31st, 2010 | Posted in Frugal Cooking | Read More »
photo by tiffanywashko DEAR SARA: Have you tried almond milk? I had read quite a few articles stating this was the new “in” thing and how beneficial it is to your health, blah blah blah. While I was walking through the grocery store, I stumbled upon this product — at eye level no less — [...]
March 29th, 2010 | Posted in Question & Answer | Read More »
photo by Lisa Brewster One way to save money is to start using less stuff. This is especially true when it comes to pourable products. For example, you could be using more dish soap, shampoo or condiments than you actually need. Monitoring your usage is important, but accurately measuring helps you to avoid waste, too. [...]
March 28th, 2010 | Posted in Frugal Tips | Read More »
photo by Rubbermaid Products Frugal people can’t be frugal at everything. There’s always an area where you can make improvements. Sometimes there’s a strategy that you were really focused on at one time, but then you set it aside or eased off for one reason or another. Have you been a frugal slacker? We all [...]
March 26th, 2010 | Posted in Frugal & simple living | Read More »
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March 25th, 2010 | Posted in Contest Giveaways | Read More »
photo by redspotted Frugality teaches you that you have options. Everyone has their own idea of what is essential for comfortable daily living. Many of these items have cheaper alternatives, and some items you can completely eliminate buying. What frugal replacements have you made? Here are a few easy ideas. PAPER NAPKINS: Maybe you don’t [...]
March 25th, 2010 | Posted in Home & family | Read More »
photo by Robert Banh Many fruits and vegetables are available all year. But you can buy seasonal produce to save money and for the best taste. Here’s a handy guide to check the seasonal availability of produce in your area: http://www.fieldtoplate.com/guide.php. March is a good time to buy broccoli and cabbage cheaply. When selecting broccoli, [...]
March 24th, 2010 | Posted in Frugal Cooking | Read More »
photo by jerine DEAR SARA: I’m looking for the best heavy-cream substitute for a tomato cream sauce. (It is for Chicken Tikka Masala.) I am really just not a fan of the price and fat content of heavy cream. Plus, I don’t think I would ever end up using a whole pint before it would [...]
March 21st, 2010 | Posted in Frugal Cooking | Read More »
photo by LeifheitUSA Manual tools are often preferred over their electric counterparts. Electric tools tend to take up more space, cost more money to buy and run, and they’re noisy. They make some jobs a cinch, but there are tasks in which manual tools make more sense. For example, I’ll grab my manual can opener [...]
March 20th, 2010 | Posted in Frugal Tips | Read More »
photo by lejoe Buying refurbished products can help you save money; it’s really an opportunity to buy quality products at a great price. Some people shy away from buying these products because they think they are flawed. Have you ever bought a refurbished item? While it’s common to find refurbished electronics, there are many other [...]
March 19th, 2010 | Posted in Home & family | Read More »
photo by RichinMN Hope chests are making a comeback. Parents want to plan ahead for their kids and save money. If you want to do the same, you can buy a quality cedar chest that can become a family heirloom, or simply start out with a box or use extra space in a closet. If [...]
March 18th, 2010 | Posted in Home & family | Read More »
photo by eljay Homemade snacks can be a challenge. You might not have time to bake cookies, breads or muffins. You can offer snacks with minimal prep work, such as fresh fruits and raw vegetables, string cheese, yogurt or cream cheese on raisin toast, but these get boring if you use them too often. The [...]
March 17th, 2010 | Posted in Frugal Cooking | Read More »