Have you ever had bits of potato chips, cereal or pretzels left over after a night of munching? Maybe the chips have been pulverized into crumbs or are partially stale, or there isn’t enough cereal for a full serving. There’s no need to toss the foods or feed them to the birds. Put them to good use in creative and frugal recipes. Add leftover cereal and chips to meatloaf, muffins, …

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Frugal living can be a way to reach a financial goal, but it’s also a way to make it through a rough patch. It offers you a way to prepare, conserve resources and survive. The following reader tips can help you plan for tough times.
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Young kids can be stubborn, refusing to eat anything but favorites such as hot dogs, pizza, peanut-butter-and-jelly sandwiches or chicken nuggets. So it’s always good to have a few tricks up your sleeve. Instead of getting frustrated and having food battles, try the following kid-tested secrets. Let me know if you have some tips of your own.
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Every home cook should have a few recipes that call for secret ingredients. Not like Aunt Gertie’s mystery meat or your sister-in-law’s clean-out-the-fridge casseroles. You want recipes that family and friends hound you for. Some of the best meals have flavors that are strangely familiar, but no one can quite put their finger on what’s in it. And before they leave, they’ll want the recipe. You’ll smile because …