Sara Noel
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Over-processed products tightwads don't buyAug 16, 2010 2:10 pm - Tightwads have their limits. If you're frugal, you might buy the occasional convenience product, but you have a list of items you simply refuse to buy. The price isn't w...
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Waste-not, want-not kitchen key in this economyAug 16, 2010 3:50 pm - Buying in larger quantities can save money, but that's only if you use it up before it goes bad. Many households waste food. Having a waste-not, want-not kitchen can be ...
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Learn some harmless frugal tips and secretsNov 10, 2021 11:50 am - Frugality takes creativity. Sometimes you have to be a little sneaky when the family won't buy into your plans to save money. Secret solutions can be revealed after fami...
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Make family dinner a priority and lose the TVNov 10, 2021 12:54 am - We were sitting at the dinner table and my 7-year-old son seemed exhausted. He had his head propped in his hands. I told him to sit up straight and asked him why he was ...
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Make foolproof riceNov 09, 2021 10:36 pm - Making rice on the stovetop can be tricky. You have to watch it, or it can boil over, get mushy or burn. Rice cookers are wonderful, but if you don't want to spend money...
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Seal homemade mixes to help keep them freshNov 09, 2021 9:22 pm - Q. I have found several homemade mixes on your forums that I would like to make. If the mixes were stored in a glass jar and exposed to light, would it affect the mix? I...
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Make your own kitchen compost pail from a plastic kitty litter containerNov 09, 2021 8:03 pm - 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 woul...
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Replace products with vinegar, frugalista's BFFNov 09, 2021 11:13 am - Vinegar is a frugalista's BFF. It's not just for cooking, salads or to clean out your coffeepot. It's cheap and can replace many products in your home. Some people compl...
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Not-so-lazy Susan has many usesNov 09, 2021 10:03 am - I like the first tip, which shares a creative reuse for a Lazy Susan. They make great organizing solutions. Use an old Lazy Susan for your household cleaners, children's...
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Kids can make some easy homemade gifts for holidaysNov 09, 2021 8:49 am - It's never too early to get organized for the holidays. Don't be a last-minute shopper. Get a jump-start on your gift list now. What homemade gifts have you made? Here ...