photo by Rubbermaid Products Storage space can be a problem. Maybe you’d like to stock up on nonperishable products when they’re on sale, but you’re limited on space. Be creative and find the hidden storage areas in your home. You don’t have to resort to using a trash barrel with a plywood top covered with [...]
It can be tough to find more ways to save money. Members on my community forums shared ways to save at least $5 a month. Here are some of the highlights to help reach your savings goals. MAKE YOUR OWN BREAD: Making your own bread usually costs less than buying it from your local grocery [...]
photo by D’arcy Norman Say goodbye to bottled marinades, and make your own. Marinades add a kick of flavor to meat, seafood and poultry. Don’t let the season stop you. You can fire up your grill any time of the year. When you bring your fresh, packaged meat home, you can repackage it into a [...]
photo by roadsidepictures Many times, I read a frugal tip and smile because I’m not alone. It’s comforting to know that many people are being less wasteful. I’m happy to pass these tips onto you. My favorite frugal tip this week is a practical way to reuse a laundry-detergent container. I’ll be using that tip [...]
DEAR SARA: What’s the best box for packing china? I have lots of china. I own about 16 place settings, plus a bunch of more complete pieces. I’m wondering whether it would be more secure in Rubbermaid totes, then I don’t have to worry about the bottom falling out of a cardboard box, and perhaps [...]
Is your wallet filled with loyalty, rewards or club cards? They get disorganized and you fumble at the cash register to find the card you need. You can organize them into a card-organizer holder, bundled with a rubber band, or try KeyRingThing (www.keyringthing.com) or CardStar (www.mycardstar.com), which puts multiple cards onto a single card. The [...]
