Sara Noel
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Using refillable cups on single-serve brewing systemsApr 04, 2012 12:00 pm - Q. How much coffee do you put in your Keurig My K-Cup? I'd like to start using ours, but I've read horror stories from those who have overfilled and underfilled their cu...
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Inventive ways to waste less foodMar 14, 2012 2:02 pm - Spoilage is the primary cause of food waste. Buying food in larger quantities can save money, but only if you use it up before it goes bad. On my community forums, membe...
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Snack on frozen banana and peanut butterFeb 15, 2012 5:00 am - Frozen bananas are wonderful in smoothies. You can make a mock ice cream, too. Simply cut a frozen banana into four sections and blend with a splash of milk in your food...
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Frugal living: Trimming fast food spendingFeb 07, 2012 11:00 pm - The new year often brings about a commitment to change. If one of your goals is to save money, you’re probably taking a good look at your food bill. Buying takeout food ...
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New uses for teaJan 30, 2012 11:00 pm - Do you dunk and ditch your tea bags? If you're not a tea snob, chances are you reuse a tea bag to make a second cup of tea. There are other ways to use and reuse them ar...
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Dehyrating foods and no-bake cookiesJan 18, 2012 5:00 am - Q. I want to make no-bake cookies with oatmeal and peanut butter, cooked on the stovetop. Other people make them and they are moist, with a glossy sheen. Mine are dr...
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Tips for tortillas and turnipsDec 28, 2011 5:00 am - Q. While on vacation I saw a lady with a rectangular type of flat bread, which she claimed was lower in fat and healthier than regular tortillas. Do you know what th...
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Have a festive, frugal ChristmasDec 22, 2011 5:00 am - Christmas is almost here. This week, I've compiled reader tips that will help you hide gifts, have frugal holiday fun, make a couple of gifts for kids and pets and chase...
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Surprising places for lower cost groceriesNov 30, 2011 5:00 am - It can be cheaper to buy food at stores other than the grocery store. You can shop ethnic markets, bread stores, dollar stores, pharmacies such as Walgreens, warehouse c...
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Fancy chocolate spoons a doable home projectNov 21, 2011 7:00 am - Q. I've seen chocolate on plastic spoons that that can be stirred into beverages such as coffee, tea or cider. Any ideas for how to make them? C.B., forums A. I...