Comments for Frugal Village

Comment on When life gives you lemons… by ZombiemommySaves

ZombiemommySaves — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 20:43:17 +0000

I have had a lemon bread recipe in my towering pile of recipes for at least 6 years now. Your picture is inspiring to print this one out and actually try it!

Comment on Take the eat-at-home challenge by Jamie

Jamie — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 19:02:51 +0000

I make dishes that I can store in small containers and freeze so when I am too tired to cook or know I don’t feel like making anything for dinner I will take out one of these serving size frozen leftovers and put it in the fridge to thaw overnight. I will usually make a small spinach salad to go with the homemade frozen meal. One of my favorites that I make a head of time and freeze in serving size container is a low fat mostaccioli with ground turkey breast instead of ground beef. It is really simple and delicious. Just brown the ground turkey breast with a dice onion, then add a large jar of spaghetti sauce. Boil the noodles and then put the two together. It is easy and it tastes amazing and it is low fat. I will then scoop small portions out and put them in small containers to be frozen.

Comment on Uses for Fels-Naptha Soap by Betty Emery

Betty Emery — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 20:33:26 +0000

Try a little on the underside of the silk item. Depends on the silk itself, or whatever else is combined in the material. Does the laundry instruction say it can be washed or dry cleaned? That will be a clue.

Comment on Seek out alternative uses for products by Carla

Carla — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 00:13:32 +0000

I use the pizza cutter to cut homemade pasta, rather than having to buy a cutting attachment for my pasta roller.

Comment on We all scream for reusable containers by Carla

Carla — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 00:10:44 +0000

They also make excellent throw-up buckets. I always keep one in the car.

Comment on Use up leftover candy canes by Dana @ Cooking at Cafe D

Dana @ Cooking at Cafe D — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 19:46:33 +0000

We usually keep ours from the year before – and even stock up when they are on clearance. Each year we make TONS of peppermint bark and pulverized candy canes are great for sprinkling on top of cupcakes, too.

Comment on Remove hairspray residue by Nadra Pipes

Nadra Pipes — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 15:41:23 +0000

To remove prescription labels/store stickers use your hair dryer. It will loosen the glue and the label will peel right off.

Comment on Seven things frugal people don’t buy by Nancy Nix

Nancy Nix — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 04:06:52 +0000

1 bar fels napa soap, grated, 1 c borax, 1 cup
Arm and Hammer Washing
Soda…I cut up fels napa into small pieces and then run it thru old blender then mix it with boras and w soda. Use 1 to 2 tablespoon powder in washer. My daughter uses it too and she has 2 boys in high school.

Comment on Freeze foods to avoid waste by diane greene

diane greene — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 01:13:21 +0000

I too freeze bananas. Sometimes I roll in granola or ground nuts, before I wrap and freeze. Also love to freeze grapes was pat dry and freeze. Diane

Comment on Try homemade natural cleaners by robin

robin — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 20:53:15 +0000

You can also make your own laundry detergent and fabric softeners, way more earth friendly, and for an investment of about $10 you can make 30+ gallons of laundry detergent. Look online for recipes…you can add essential oils to get more smell if you want. I started making my own due to allergies and the expensive of free and clear products.