Croutons can be used for more than just a salad topping. They come in a wide variety of flavors, so add them on top of soup or cook them into your omelets or breakfast casseroles. The first...

Leftover hamburger or hot dog buns are delicious toasted or grilled. Save them to make garlic bread, bread pudding, strata, grilled sandwiches (such as egg or ham and cheese) or mini pizzas, which can be frozen and...

Pillowcases can be used for creative and practical projects around your home. They can serve as durable storage bags for craft items, lone sock bags in the laundry room or to store and protect purses or sweaters...

Dear Sara: I have a small carton of 35 percent whipping cream in the fridge. I believe I bought it for a recipe that didn’t come to fruition. I don’t want to waste it, but it’s not...

Hard-boiled eggs are common leftovers after Easter. Deviled eggs are an obvious solution, but how about a twist this year? You can use avocado as an ingredient, which makes a fun “Green Eggs and Ham”-style treat for...

Dear Sara: I am looking for a recipe for no-knead bread that was printed in your column several years ago. — Russell M., email Dear Russell: I’m not sure if it’s the one that was published previously,...

Dear Sara: Any ideas for what to do with five frozen bananas? I usually do banana muffins, but I’m kind of sick of them. — Sarah, Massachusetts Dear Sarah: I’d make banana bread, cake, cookies, pancakes or...

You can create a first-aid kit for your home or vehicle, rather than buying one. Add items such as antibiotic ointment, adhesive bandages, cotton balls, antiseptic wipes, calamine lotion, ChapStick, eyedrops, sunscreen, instant cold compresses, hand-warmer packets,...

Dear Sara: Where can I find washing soda? –Janette, Indiana Dear Janette: Arm and Hammer Super Washing Soda can usually be found in the laundry aisle of your grocery store; if it isn’t there, ask the manager...

Heating citrus such as lemons and limes in your microwave for 20 seconds will help you get more juice when squeezing them. Using a reamer can help get more juice, too. The first reader shares how she...

If your baby has grown out of his or her socks, why not repurpose them? Make cat toys: Insert catnip and sew the opening closed. You can add yarn or ribbon to drag or dangle the toy,...

Dear Sara: For my birthday, my mother-in-law got me some gift cards. One of the gift cards was for Regal Cinemas. Unfortunately, there is not a Regal Cinemas theater within three hours of where I live, so...