Frugal consumers stock their homes with versatile products. 20 Mule Team Borax is a staple product that makes the list. It can be found easily at major retailers and local supermarkets. Visit www.20muleteamlaundry.com for a coupon for your next shopping trip. Many people use it as a laundry booster (used in addition to their regular [...]
DEAR SARA: What things do you add to flavor your couscous? I have some dried cranberries. Would that be weird? — Palooka, Missouri DEAR PALOOKA: Much like pasta or rice, there are many different ways to enjoy it. Dried cranberries wouldn’t be weird. Add some diced cucumber, crumbled feta cheese and balsamic vinaigrette dressing. Many [...]
Make potato patties from leftover mashed potatoes. Simply add an egg to 2 cups mashed potatoes, form into patties and fry in a pan with a little oil. You can add meat, seasoned breadcrumbs, cheese or onion for extra flavor. The first reader tip shares another way to use up leftover mashed potatoes. USE FOR [...]
It’s hard to part with baby clothes. The little onesies, socks, newborn caps, pajamas and outfits hold heartfelt memories. So you keep them. Sure, some get donated or given to friends or family, but rather than keep the rest hidden away in a box, do something creative with them. Here are a few ideas. SOFTIES: [...]
DEAR SARA: Do you have any tips on canning pumpkin? Thank you. — Edie P., e-mail DEAR EDIE: Home canning pumpkin puree is no longer recommended. You can freeze it or home can pumpkin cubes in a pressure canner. Please refer to a recent home canning book, such as “The Complete Guide to Home Canning [...]
photo by Briebeest We all have budget busters. Maybe your budget is nickeled-and-dimed away by daily coffee, lunches with co-workers or movie rentals, to name a few. But sometimes you relax with your finances, and it’s bigger things that you haven’t kept track of in your budget. So if you haven’t taken a good look [...]
photo by swanksalot Pineapple offers a sweet, tropical flair for summer dishes. It’s a good source of vitamin C, and when using canned pineapple, the juice can be reserved for drinking, cooking or baking. To cut fresh pineapple, place the fruit on its side. Use an electric knife, and cut a 1/2 inch to 1 [...]
photo by greencandy8888 There are children’s books that can help teach principles of frugality. Books can be cheap on the wallet and educational yet entertaining for kids. First, you have to put away any negative thoughts about giving kids used books (even as gifts). It gives a pre-owned book a new life. Consider that children [...]
photo by darinhercules DEAR SARA: I read a tip that suggested strapping your purse’s handle into the shopping cart (the infant belt) when shopping. The idea is that women wouldn’t get their purses stolen. I thought this was a good idea. What do you think? — Sandi, Utah
photo by just a temporary measure Whenever you use a pourable product, you risk using too much. Measuring can help you waste less, but with foods such as salad, dispersing the perfect amount of dressing depends on the portion size of your salad. The first tip shares a way to use the least amount of [...]
