D ear Sara: We’ve just started adding leftover hot cereal to our bread. I’ve also added it to soups and stews. Am I missing any other great ideas here? — Judi, New England Dear Judi: You can add it to meatloaf, meatballs, muffins, cookies or quick bread. One of my readers, Adriana, shares: “I have [...]
When teaching young children how to tie, you can buy two different colored laces. Either cut each lace in half and sew them to make a bi-colored lace or simply tie a knot and re-lace the shoe. It’s much easier for a child to learn how to tie when the laces are two colors and [...]
Staying motivated and focused on long-term money-saving goals is a common challenge. The daily grind of making positive choices that work toward your goals can be frustrating, especially if your goals aren’t recreational or fun. The thrill of spending money you don’t have or splurging senselessly can seem more fulfilling than experiencing a sense of [...]
D ear Sara: I froze corn today and am wondering what I can make with the broth. It smells too good to throw away. — B.F., Pennsylvania Dear B.F.: I’d use corn stock in soup, chowder or risotto. You can use it in most recipes that call for chicken or vegetable broth. Freeze the stock [...]
Halloween can get expensive, but you can save money by making your own costumes. Visit www.frugalvillage.com/2009/10/01/make-frugal-halloween-costumes/ for some ideas. Shop Halloween clearance sales this year to plan ahead for next year, too. Not everything on sale is orange and black. A lot of autumn merchandise will be cleared out, too. Don’t forget to find ways [...]
Cupcakes aren’t simply for children’s school parties anymore. They now have a prominent place among desserts and are served for most any occasion. The following are tips to improve your cupcakes, so you don’t waste ingredients: DAZZLE THEM: Cupcake decorations can mean the difference between a simple “thank you” from others and raves and requests [...]
photo by misocrazy Are you a haggler? I was never very good at haggling before I sold merchandise at flea markets. I was embarrassed to ask for a lower price on items at garage sales, secondhand stores and even flea markets. I accepted the price for whatever it was marked. I was introduced to reselling [...]
Rhubarb is an old-fashioned favorite. It gives and gives. The leaves are toxic, but the stalks lend themselves well to desserts. It can be chopped and frozen in an airtight container or wrapped in plastic and stored in the refrigerator crisper drawer. Enjoy the first fruit of the season with the following recipes. Easy Rhubarb [...]
photo by ms.Tea Most of us know that common household items can wear many hats. Wallpaper becomes a shelf liner or a bookmark; newspapers get their second wind cleaning windows and ripening tomatoes; and coffee filters become great dusting cloths or grease strainers. Today, we’ll consider new uses for muffin pans. They are easy to [...]
DEAR SARA: My daughter just called and said she is cleaning out her dish cupboard and asked me if I wanted the stuff she is getting rid of. Of course I said yes. I’m not too proud. She has newer, nicer stuff. One of the things is a nice cheese grater. My question is: Is [...]
photo by barkdog You can dry your washed baggies on a jar or glass filled with chopsticks. Or simply fold back the zip tops so the bag is strong enough to dry upside down on your counter. You can make your own drying rack with a block of wood and dowels, too. The first reader [...]
