Simple Green Frugal Co-op has an article full of tips for saving money on groceries (and actually eating healthier at the same time). It's easy to cut your bill by eating cheap foods, but eating...
Salsa is one of those foods where there's a big difference between fresh made and store bought. I'm not sure why this is, but there's a vibrancy to homemade salsa that's missing from even the best...
Couscous is a delicious, nutritious version of semolina wheat that's associated with Morrocco. It's easy to cook, and there's no end to what you can do with it. Here's a list of recipes to get you...
If you have a sweet tooth but you're cutting back on calories and/or sugar, one of the most satisfying substitutes is a really tasty herbal tea. If you haven't tried herbal teas in recent years,...
You know those yearly stickers most states issue for you to stick on your car's license plate? Here's a tip I got from a state trooper after part of my license plate tag was removed by someone...
For decades, I thought brussels sprouts were gross because they had this sulfur taste I couldn’t stand. And they were mushy.
It turned out I’d just never had them cooked properly. Or, more precisely, not cooked at all. I recently tried raw brussels sprouts for the first time, and it’s become my new favorite snack. I’m not joking. And they’re totally ...Read More
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I love cheese, but I can only eat so much at a time. I especially like some of the moderately pricey ones like smoked gouda (seen here). But I would rarely treat myself because whenever I buy even the smallest wedge or wheel available, it goes off before I can finish it.
Then I figured out why it was going bad: ...Read More
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Those of you who like to make stuffed toys for babies will appreciate this tip from our reader, Janie:
When making toys for babies and using stuffing of any sort, get cheapie knee hi hose that you can get in all sorts of colors and put the stuffing inside. It will help to contain the the stuffing ...Read More
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Peeling cooked potatoes is time consuming and annoying – one of those tasks most of us would prefer to avoid if possible. A friend recently forwarded me a link to a video in which Dawn Wells (yes, the actress who played Marianne on “Gilligan’s Island”) shows you a really simple way to peel a cooked potato.
In fact, with this method ...Read More
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I prefer reporting about products I’ve found that really do me some good or save some money or something nice. But when I find a product that just doesn’t seem to be worth buying, I feel I should share that too so you can benefit from my experience. Of course, as with products I’m comfortable recommending, the fact that something ...Read More
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Boiled corn on the cob is tasty – it’s what most of us grew up on. Grilled corn on the cob is even better, as many of you will already know. But roasted corn on the cob has an intense flavor no other method of cooking can quite match. It’s actually easier to make than boiled corn on the cob, ...Read More
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Recycling can seem like a lot of overwhelming work at first. Depending where you live, it may involve lots of sorting. You may have to get used to cleaning something up before tossing it in the recycling bin. There are some steps you can take to organize your efforts and make things easier.
But remember that the #1 tip will always ...Read More
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