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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 …

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DEAR SARA: What is the best way to store opened containers of ketchup? I buy my ketchup in the club pack. I did the math, and the club pack is extremely cheap compared to the regular size. It also helps save the environment because it’s less plastic being sold and put into this household. I am having an issue with ketchup cans, primarily. I bought a club-pack-size …