Sara Noel
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Over-processed products tightwads don't buyJan 26, 2010 10:00 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 economyJan 12, 2010 10:00 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 secretsDec 29, 2009 10:00 pm - 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 TVDec 01, 2009 10:00 pm - 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 17, 2009 10:00 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 10, 2009 10:00 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 03, 2009 10:00 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 BFFOct 20, 2009 11:00 pm - 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 usesOct 13, 2009 11:00 pm - 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 holidaysOct 06, 2009 11:00 pm - 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 ...