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5 Things to Make From Scratch to Save Money

Homemade is usually best, especially when it comes to saving money. Here are five things you can make from scratch to save money. They include homemade cleaners, food prepared from scratch, baby items and more. Pizza Pizza dough is quick and easy when you make it in a bread machine. Even with loads of toppings, two large (restaurant large, not supermarket large) thin-crust pizzas will cost you around $4. For a little more money, you can buy prepared dough, but of course making your pizza completely from scratch means a lower cost as well as a lack of preservatives and … Continue reading →

How to Be Frugal and Green

One of the nice things about frugality is that most of the frugal things that you do are also good for the environment. That is, frugal practices can also be green practices. Reduce, reuse and recycle are guidelines that frugal people have been following even before there was a green movement. But some frugal ways are more green than others. So the next time someone calls you a cheapskate or tightwad, point out one of the following activities and just say that you are being green! Water Drink tap water instead of bottled water. Not only will you save the … Continue reading →

Three Kitchen Products that Waste Money

There are a ton of things that you can use in the kitchen for convenience, but many of them also waste money, and in my opinion, aren’t worth purchasing. You can get away without using these products for very little inconvenience. Crock Pot or Slow Cooker Liners I remember the first time someone gave me a box of crock pot liners. These bags allow you to cook in a crock pot without the clean up. You just lift the bag out when you are done. I gave the box away almost immediately. Why? Well, beside the fact that I don’t … Continue reading →

How to Save Money on Towels and Washcloths

Are your old towels getting a little scratchy but you don’t want to spend a fortune on new towels? Try the following tips to help you save. Check the beach towel sales Right now, many stores have beach towels for sale. While they are obviously thinner and larger than standard bath towels, there is no reason why they can’t be used in place of bath towels if you find a great bargain. Beach towels are particularly good for kids coming out of the bath. If you want a thicker towel, simply fold a beach towel in half and sew the … Continue reading →

75 Things You Can Do to Save Money (2)

We are counting out 75 different things that you can do to be frugal and save money. Which ones are your favorites? If you missed the first part of this topic, click here: 75 Things You Can Do to Save Money. 42. Carpool. 43. Telecommute if you can or find a way to work from home. 44. Practice gas saving driving, such as keeping a steady pace under 55 mph. 45. Get rid of your gym membership and exercise outside or in your home. 46. Pay bills online. 47. Rent equipment with your neighbors and split the cost, such as … Continue reading →

Top Five Tips for Fresh, Clean Towels

You probably find yourself washing towels frequently, and if you have a large family, it might be every day. While washing towels is not too complicated, there are still some issues that need attention, as noted below. Towels and other linens can be a haven for bacteria and mildew. 1. Remove towels and other linens from the washing machine as soon as possible. Allowing laundry to sit for even short periods of time in warm or humid conditions can quickly lead to mildew. While you might not see or even smell it, mildew spores can grow rapidly. 2. If it … Continue reading →

Simple Ways To Save Money On Kitchen Disposables

Every year Americans throw away 8.5 billion tons of waste. That’s a whole lot of garbage if you ask me. However, there are many ways to help save money by recycling products and using them for other things. If everyone took the time to follow these easy steps we could reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 850 pounds per year. Not only does that help the environment but it would help us all breathe a little easier too. In the kitchen alone there are several ways to save money, and reuse items to help with all that waste. Paper Plates Although … Continue reading →

Dollar Store Deals

Some items in the dollar store are better than others. If you want to get the best value for your dollar without getting taken by inferior or dangerous products then keep reading. I’ve put together some of the best dollar store deals that I have seen consistently in various dollar stores. Sunday Newspaper If your dollar store sells the Sunday newspaper for a dollar, then this is a great deal. Our normal Sunday paper costs $1.75 elsewhere. Only spending $1 means that I can stock up on the Sunday insert coupons. School Supplies Looseleaf paper, notebooks, number 2 pencils and … Continue reading →

How to Use Less Over Time

Being able to reduce the use of something will make it last longer, whether it is a television or a bottle of shampoo. Do enough of using less, and you can save a significant amount of money over your lifetime. The monthly or yearly cost savings is also nothing to sneeze about. For normal household items that you use up, challenge yourself to make these things last longer. Use less of them each time you use them and make sure that you use up all of your products. Here are some practical examples: Use half of your laundry detergent, shampoo, … Continue reading →

Why Recycled Paper is Often Worse than Virgin Paper

When you purchase recycled paper products your are doing a great thing for the environment, right? Maybe not. recycled paper products may not be all that we think they are. In fact, they may be more harmful to the environment than are paper products made with virgin paper. Here is why. Production of both recycled aper and virgin paper take energy resources away from the environment. Sometimes recycled paper can be more carbon based than virgin paper. Large paper centers in many parts of the United States, such as in Maine, use Hydro power to produce new paper. They also … Continue reading →