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Organizing your storage containers can be a pain. If you don’t have a system for the lids, mealtime can become one additional frustration of the day. You can invest in storage containers with interlocking lids or simply designate a shoebox or drawer to hold them all. Nesting helps if you have round containers. But the first reader tip is ideal for optimizing cabinet and refrigerator space.
STORAGE …

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The first tip is a good reminder of how easy it is to do some things yourself. The same concept of adding your own mix-ins holds true for foods such as flavored yogurt, cottage cheese, cream cheese, salad dressings, soups, snacks, etc. You know what you’re adding to your food, so you have control over salt, sugar, additives and preservatives.
MIX YOUR OWN CEREAL: I just bought a box …

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Having cafe-quality coffee at home is easy with the first tip. Even leftover coffee has a refreshing and tasty use, so it’s not wasted. If you don’t want to bother with frothing milk, add some chocolate syrup to the coffee and top with whipped cream instead.
CHEAP LATTE: I start with a mug. In a separate mug, heat up about 1/8 cup milk or cream in the microwave …

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The first tip might make you feel itchy, but keep it in mind if you ever get a poison-ivy rash. Learn to identify poison ivy so you can avoid it. According to Poison-Ivy.org, the oil from poison ivy is extremely stable and will stay potent essentially forever. So be sure to wear gloves when removing the clothing you wore and wash them immediately.
POISON-IVY REMEDY: Every spring/summer, I …