Tag: frugal
member name: Pat V.
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September 07, 2009 05:14 PM EDT --
Lambsquarter is a powerhouse of nutrition and a frugal (read "free") food that is often overlooked. It's sometimes called wild spinach, but it has more nutrition than domesticated spinach, with more iron, . . .
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June 12, 2009 08:39 PM EDT --
I'm a cheapskate; I'll admit it, so when I wound up with some popcorn that was too old to pop well, I didn't want to throw it out. I decided to try to make cornmeal from it and it worked! I've made cornbread . . .
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October 03, 2008 01:42 PM EDT --
What do you do to get ready for winter?
Since our society is mostly housed in cities or suburbs, with heat, light and water at their fingertips, we don't think about getting ready for winter . . .
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August 29, 2009 08:02 PM EDT --
In your quest for frugal food, do you ever think of using free food? I mean, as free for the taking... as in those things that grow wild in the garden or lawn... weeds. I've been fascinated with wild . . .
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June 28, 2007 06:01 PM EDT --
Here are some quick, frugal, and effective tips to beat the heat and stay cool.
1.Run cold water over your inside wrists.
2.Set a bowl of ice or cold water in front . . .
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June 02, 2007 01:05 PM EDT --
I get tips from here and there almost constantly, on things meant to save money. Most of them are tips I've heard and used before, but now and then I come across a new and good idea. More often, there . . .
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May 11, 2007 02:14 PM EDT --
If you've been frugal and online for any length of time, you're probably familiar with Dollar Stretcher. It's the biggest frugal living site and the best, too, (I think, anyway) . . .
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June 01, 2007 06:19 PM EDT --
You can always have a backyard barbecue, right? But the cost of steaks or even hotdogs makes even that an expensive party. How about a backyard potluck? Invite friends who know how to cook! Ask everyone . . .
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September 05, 2008 07:18 PM EDT --
I've been gone from Gather for awhile... did everyone give up on Christmas? It's only 111 days away! I've been thinking about it and even done a little shopping. Michael's had a sale on . . .
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May 28, 2007 05:21 PM EDT --
We often think in terms of frugal living as saving when we shop or use products, but there's more to it than that. Having a good grasp of money as a utility - a tool - will help us control it even . . .
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