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Smart Reuse Ideas for Buttons

Chances are that you have a bunch of buttons laying around your home. If not, they are easy enough to find cheaply. Put them to good use with these smart reuse ideas. They help solve common problems and save money. Identify Family Towels Don’t waste money rewashing clean towels or going out and purchasing a different color for each family member. Instead identify an individual towel by sewing a button on the lower corner. Use a different color for each family member. This will also make each person responsible for his or her towel, so there should be no more … Continue reading →

Little Things Mean a Lot

To lose a quick few pounds for that high school reunion in a couple of weeks you only have to remember a some simple rules. It might be painful to some, but if you really want to do it, there is a way. • Do not eat after 7 p.m. This means absolutely nothing. • Drink ten 8-ounce glasses of water each day. This will flush out your body. • Skip the fast food restaurants. Go home and make a salad or some thinly sliced turkey and a vegetable. • Do not drink your calories. Forget the milkshakes and cappuccinos. … Continue reading →

Top Frugal Blogs of 2007

I hope your new year celebration was joyous and fun! Think of all of the good things that happened in your life in 2007 and look forward to all of the good things to come in 2008! Did you save a lot of money this year? Did you put into place some frugal practices that you can keep for life? The new year is always a time for a new start. So if you have a financial goal, such as paying for a vacation, becoming a stay at home parent or just using your resources wisely, the Frugal Living Blog … Continue reading →

A Clean Coffee Pot

Having a nice clean glass coffee pot is important if you are a regular coffee drinker. Many people use vinegar to clean their coffee pots, but it doesn’t always get the burnt on residue that is often left behind. That residu not only looks bad, but it can spoil the taste of your coffee. If you want a really clean coffee pot that would pass any inspection, try my tip below for a clean coffee pot. Now, I must tell you that this tip works only for a traditional glass coffee pot. I haven’t tried it on any of those … Continue reading →

Do Reusable Coffee Filters Save Money?

With the price of coffee rising, isn’t it nice to know that there are some ways you can reduce your cost per cup? Reusable coffee filters are one avenue to explore for savings. Instead of spending money on paper filters that are used once and thrown away, you can save by reducing a purchase, one of the main principals of living a frugal lifestyle (Reduce, Reuse and Recycle). Reusable filters come in two different types. One is a hard mesh filter, generally covered in gold. It is very durable and can be easily cleaned with a simple rinse. There is … Continue reading →