Tag: hints
group name: frugalfriends
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May 29, 2008 06:39 AM EDT --
After making a trip to the grocery store and seeing the continued escalation of food prices, I thought this would be a good time to remind all of us, me included of tips for saving money!
I ALWAYS . . . more
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January 16, 2008 04:07 PM EST --
another helpful tip I got
My goal for this month is to declutter and sell my extras on ebay. In the past I have used the free flat rate shipping boxes from the post office. However, with prices on . . . more
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November 13, 2006 09:52 AM EST --
Tips to make housework easier
Wash walls from bottom up. Drips are easier to clean off of a clean wall
To clean chrome, crumble tin foil and dip into club soda
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January 15, 2008 09:48 AM EST --
Save money and use less trash bags. I try to flatten boxes that cereal, cake mix, crackers etc.comes in. This way I can get more trash in the trash bag before it needs replaced. Small cans can fit inside . . . more
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November 29, 2007 07:27 AM EST --
Cheap and easy feed for houseplants. When you boil eggs - save the water. Sieve out any pieces of egg that may have busted out during boiling. This water, when completely cooled, contains lots of minerals . . . more
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November 09, 2006 07:58 AM EST --
Most of this came from my inbox, but I have added some of the tips I know also.
1) Cure dandruff: Smash 30 aspirins and add to inexpensive shampoo. It cures dandruff and won't strip hair color. . . . more
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August 05, 2007 03:21 PM EDT --
Organize loose buttons by stringing them on twist ties, then simply twist the ties to prevent them from falling off.
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April 10, 2008 12:49 PM EDT --
If a recipe calls for softened butter and your butter is hard, you can grate it. The grated pieces will blend into the recipe batter easily.
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August 24, 2008 02:24 PM EDT --
When watering your lawn or plants, early morning or night is the best time, to reduce evaporation. To help control where your water goes, water when it's not windy.
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August 06, 2007 10:26 AM EDT --
To sharpen dull scissors, make several cuts through a piece sand paper--sand side up. Turn the sand paper over (sand side down) and make several cuts again to sharpen the other side of . . . more
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January 14, 2007 07:16 AM EST --
If you don’t have enough batter to fill your cupcake pan, fill the empty cups with 1 tablespoon of water. This will preserve the life of you pan.
Run your hands under cold water before pressing . . . more
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May 28, 2007 09:39 PM EDT --
I have three males in my household. I had tried everything to get rid of the smell of urine in the toilet area. Scrub, scrub, scrub with every known cleaner. Not even vinegar would do the job. I was shopping . . . more
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July 19, 2007 06:07 AM EDT --
Greeting cards have gotten so expensive and my husband has a large family and lots of birthday cards to send out. So I look for nice birthday cards at thrift shops, when they have them. Just got a whole . . . more
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November 30, 2007 01:11 AM EST --
Just got a compliment on my hair color from a professional stylist with whom I shared my use of hydrogen peroxide for highlights and a mixture of red and blonde colored shampoo and conditioner. Very economical . . . more
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April 30, 2007 10:46 PM EDT --
When painting on fabric, outline your pattern with a wax crayon. This prevents waterbased paint from crossing the line of the design and also adds to the painting. When paint is dry, heat set with an iron. . . . more
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July 11, 2007 11:35 AM EDT --
Here's a great way to make your own antique-looking vellum paper!
Crumple the paper then smooth out again
Make the paper damp
Soak the used teabags in more warm water
Place the tea bags . . . more
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January 07, 2007 08:57 AM EST --
To make a quick Shepards Pie, instead of fussing with mashed potatoes, combine a can of cream of celery soup with milk and frozen hash browns, then layer that mixture on top of meat and vegetables.
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June 02, 2007 12:32 PM EDT --
Zap garlic cloves in the microwave for 15 seconds and the skins slip right off.
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August 13, 2008 03:54 PM EDT --
If you drop an ice cube on the floor, don't just toss it into the sink. Place it in a potted plant or your pet's water dish instead. Use the same technique for any leftover cubes in mealtime water . . . more
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November 29, 2007 07:29 AM EST --
A great way to clean canvas sneakers is to lay them on an old towel on top of the washer. Spray them with foamy carpet cleaner (you can get it for $1 at the dollar store) inside and out. Let them sit for . . . more
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