photo by stu spivack
Celebrate fall with the irresistible earthy flavor of pumpkin combined with a touch of sugar and spice. With some pumpkin harvests down this year, you can opt for canned to get your pumpkin fix. These recipes are all easy to make and will be a special treat for your family and friends. Extra pumpkin puree can be used in spaghetti sauce, chili, mashed potatoes, muffins, applesauce, oatmeal …

photo by Rhett Sutphin
DEAR SARA: Can I freeze whipped cream? Is it possible to make a big batch of real whipped cream and just take out a few servings at a time? — Constance, New Jersey
DEAR CONSTANCE: Yes, you can freeze whipped cream. You can use a pastry bag with a large tip and place dollops or spoon-drop mounds of it onto a wax-paper-lined cookie sheet. Place into the freezer. …

Thank you to everyone that entered the SoapsGonebuy.com contest giveaway.
I absolutely loved this giveaway and was so happy that Stephanie sponsored it.
The winner was entry #75.

Congratulations Rebecca/porembam! Enjoy your homemade laundry detergent kit!

If you’re ever looking for Super washing soda, homemade laundry detergent supplies, homemade cleaner spray bottles, Colgate Octagon, Boraxo soap, Soilove laundry treatment or Bar Keeper’s friend, SoapsGonebuy.com carries these items, so keep it in mind. The …

photo by Qtea
Negotiating and haggling are regaining popularity. Even the most timid of consumers is starting to speak up to get the best deal. What used to be reserved for garage sales or large purchases, such as automobiles, appliances and homes, is now a trend crossing over to many additional products and services. It doesn’t cost you anything to simply ask whether a price is set in stone before you …

photo by matt gibson
I’d never thought to make a large kitchen compost bucket. I reuse a plastic coffee canister. But if you’d like to make fewer trips to the backyard compost bin, this would work well. It’s a great way to reuse a kitty-litter pail, too.
HOMEMADE COMPOSTER: On a few of the “green” sites, I saw cute little green kitchen compost pails and thought, “I can make that!”
1 empty …