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Sometimes Odd But New Uses for Old Stuff

There is a certain addiction in our household. I can almost say it is a competition sometimes. We all enjoy discovering new uses for items that are used for something else entirely. The stranger the use the better, though we all agree it must be practical too. I have written articles about lots of the things we reuse often, however I plan to write some new ones too. In honor of the new articles that are coming, I thought I would recap my favorite reusable items. A Clever and Very Frugal Way to Use Torn Panty Hose I am completely … Continue reading →

Frugal Living Week in Review for August 6th-12th, 2007

Saving money is a wonderful thing. Finding new ways to save is even better. We here in the frugal living blog, strive to make things easier by finding the ways for you, and then giving you the information. So what’s been happening in frugal living this week? Decorate on a Dime – The Basics (2) Looking to start a home decorating project, but don’t have a lot of money? Decorating your home is expensive, yet often makes your home feel better and more relaxing. So how do you go about decorating an entire home, yet saving money in the process? … Continue reading →

More New and Frugal Uses for Newspapers

With all the newspapers we wind up with, from the weekly city post to the smaller community papers, it seems like they stack up fast. We use our newspapers to wrap up breakable items for packing or even shipping out. Newspaper also makes a great packing material for sending fragile items through the mail, or keeping items from shipping around. But what else is it good for? Line Your Veggie Drawer Place a piece of newspaper in the bottom of your vegetable drawer in your refrigerator. It will help absorb moisture, keeping your veggies dry and fresh much longer. It … Continue reading →

Frugal Uses for Newspapers

Lying around our house we have tons of newspapers, which we were saving to pack things for moving. However, we have plenty more than we need. I wondered if there were things you could do with newspapers besides recycling them or using them to wrap fragile items for moving. I found a few: Fire Pit/Campfire This was the first use we found, mostly because we wanted to get rid of it faster (we’d already made two trips to the recycle box). We wound up using it in a campfire we had when we went on a camping trip. It helps … Continue reading →

Food Auctions

Food auctions aren’t just for Honey Boo Boo. You might have seen the family of the reality show visit a food auction during one of their episodes. They placed bids on various products, won some and took their bounty home. Food auctions are gaining in popularity and becoming more and more available throughout the United States. As traditional auctions, ones that feature antiques drop off, auctioneers and auction houses are all too happy to switch over to auctioning food, something that has wide appeal to consumers in this economy. Winning bidders can save as much as 50 percent off of … Continue reading →

Fire Prevention Tips

Fires in the home can be devastating! Learn some quick tips on how to prevent fires in your home. How many of these tips are you practicing right now in your home? Never use flammable liquids inside your home. This would include kerosene, gasoline, etc. Keep these liquids outside of your home or garage. They should be stored in approved containers far away from any potential source of ignition, from your furnace to your water heater to your car. Clean the clutter from your home. In the event of a fire, clutter can fuel the fire making flames spread quickly … Continue reading →

36 Money Making Ideas for Kids and Teens

The next time your kids or teen needs something new, why not suggest that they earn some money on their own. Sit down with this list and see if there is anything on it that they would like to do to earn some cash. Of course you want to encourage them to be frugal about their money, and when they have to earn it on their own, it may bring the money value lesson on the forefront of their thinking. Obviously, you want to keep the child’s age in mind as you review this list. A five-year-old would find it … Continue reading →

Using Newspaper in the Refrigerator

Here is an old trick that still works today. It will help keep your veggies crisp and fresh, and is a testament to how many ways and for how many purposes that you can use a newspaper. One thing we have a lot of in this house is newspaper and produce. I usually get at least two copies of the Sunday paper. We love reading the paper, but the double copy is mostly for the coupons. There are plenty of ways to stretch out using a newspaper. For example, you might want to check out the following articles that Nicole … Continue reading →

Saving Money on Paper Products

Paper products are expensive, face it. And we need them. Things like facial tissue, toilet paper, napkins and paper towels are a must have in many homes. At least the toilet paper is. I won’t tell you to skimp on the toilet paper, because, well, we need it! However, let’s talk about ways you can save on the rest. Napkins The easiest way to save is simply not to use them. Use fabric napkins instead. They last longer, are easily thrown in the wash and are actually more sanitary. If you are not using fabric napkins, then at least watch … Continue reading →

Saving On Trash Bags

Trash bags are a necessity in households, period. We use them for large trash, small trash and everything in between. The cost of trash bags does not necessarily speak of frugality. In fact, depending on the brand and style of trash bags you purchase, as well as how many you use in a week, you will probably pay somewhere around $15.00 to $20.00 a month for them. That might not seem like a lot, but when you add it up, at the end of the year that comes to around $180.00 to $240.00. Wouldn’t you rather save at least half … Continue reading →