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Using Everything in the Jar

If you want to make sure that you get everything that you pay for (and who doesn’t), read this article. It will tell you how to get the last servings out of any jar, bowl or container. For muffin batter We make a lot of different muffins here at home, because they are very frugal and can be very healthy for both breakfast and for snacks. I found that just by using a simple bowl scrapper, I can get an extra half a muffin out of the bowl. What good is a half of a muffin? In truth, I just … Continue reading →

Have a Great Slogan? Put it On Everything!

It is not enough to simply come up with a catchy or creative slogan to fit your home based business. Once you have gone to the trouble and care to invent something fantastic, you have to make sure you make the best use of it. It really needs to go on everything… The purpose of a business slogan is really marketing and branding. Think of some of the great slogans you remember from popular culture or commercials: “We do it your way” or “Squeezably soft” or “Where’s the beef?” Some of these catch phrases were intentional slogans and others might … Continue reading →

Materials Should Be Jargon-Free

Since a big chunk of my background is in marketing and public relations, I occasionally try to share tips and techniques from my “past life” with small business owners here in the Home Business blog. One of the “no nos” that can hurt your marketing and sales materials is using “insider” jargon and technical language. Keeping a keen focus on who the reader will be and making sure things can be understood, means keeping the jargon to a minimum. So, what constitutes “jargon”? Jargon is slang or terminology that is specific to a particular industry, hobby, or area of interest. … Continue reading →

Removing Wax from Glass Candle Jars

Glass candle jars and containers are great items to reuse. It is nice to reuse them, especially since the cost of the candles is generally so expensive. The glass jars can make pretty additions around your home. There are so many things you can do with them. For some examples, you can: Put Potpourri in them Use them to make your own candles Put pine-cones in them and use them for holiday centerpieces Store candy in them Add some pretty stones or seashells for a pretty decoration Use them to create “gifts in a jar” Store small items in them, … Continue reading →

Save Money on Canning Jars

In an early article, The Frugal Art of Canning, I talked about the money saving benefits of canning your own produce. Now I’ll offer some additional information on being frugal with canning. Although canning supplies are relatively inexpensive, it always pays to get the supplies as inexpensively as possible. You can often find items such as jars, rings, lids, labels and more used. One word of caution, though. it is not recommended that you reuse the lids when canning. There is a danger that they may wear out and not seal as well. Of course, you can still use them … Continue reading →

The ABCs of ASDs

Has your child recently been diagnosed as having autism? Parents can find the jargon and abbreviations that are used by teachers and staff in a Special Education program to be confusing and overwhelming. Here is a quick list of definitions that make everything much clearer. Think of it as the ABCs of autism in a school environment. ABA: Applied Behavior Analysis It is a scientifically validated approach to understanding behavior and how it is affected by environment. This therapy can help children who have autism to pick up on the social cues that their peers, who do not have autism, … Continue reading →

Sweet Easter Fun

Smell that? It’s the sweet scent of Easter. Or, in our house, chocolate and jelly beans. Spring break has given my daughter plenty of time to exercise her creative muscle designing and decorating Easter-themed goodies. The following projects are two of her favorites, though only one is edible: CANDY FLOWERS Materials: Construction paper or cardstock in a variety of colors 8-ounce clear plastic cups Popsicle sticks or craft sticks One bag of jelly beans One bag of Hershey Kisses One bag of Rolos One bag of Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Minis Craft glue Directions: Use construction paper to cut-out flower … Continue reading →

Zero Waste

Several times a week, we haul out trash. We never really think much about it; we put things in the trash can, tie up the bag, haul it to the garbage can, and put it out on the curb every Tuesday like clockwork. But, what if we lived in a world of zero waste? Impossible you say? Well, yes, maybe, but the Johnson family of Mill Valley, California is trying to come close. Did you know that the average American family disposes of over 1,000 pounds of trash each year? One day in 2006, Bea Johnson announced to her husband … Continue reading →

Warehouse Store Stock Up Tips

Do you find that using a warehouse store means that your grocery bill is going up not down? It could be the way you are handling your bulk purchase buys, how you are stocking up on them and how you are using them. Here are some tips to help you get everything under control and use warehouse shopping to your advantage to save money. Freeze, Freeze, Freeze If you find yourself with a lot of waste in your food, you’ll need to take action to make sure that items don’t good bad before you can get to them. One way … Continue reading →

Easy and Popular Christmas Gifts You Can Make

This year, why not cut your holiday gift budget in half or even more by making some wonderful homemade gifts. Forget the crocheted potholders and the macaroni art, the following popular gifts will be appreciated and used. In fact, they are so popular, you might even find a couple of them among the gifts that you get! Baked Gifts From cookie platters to quick breads, baked goods can certainly hit the spot during the holidays. Pick up some inexpensive dishes, loaf pans and other containers at your local thrift store. Pretty containers that your gift recipient can keep are much … Continue reading →