How to Break the Paper Towel Habit On “Thrifty Thursday” I thought I would address the subject of paper towel waste. I decided that this was another area where I could save a few more pennies. Paper towels wipe up small messes and are just tossed into the trash…hence you can just imagine hearing the little “cha-ching” going on at the paper towel manufacturers. A few weeks ago, I decided to invest in a couple bundles of white wash cloths that were on sale. I also bought a tall, white, round plastic trash container (the kind with the swinging lid on top) to toss in my cloths and other towels…
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Save Money Creating Natural Beauty Remedies at Home
Save Money Creating Natural Beauty Remedies at Home For Thrifty Thursday, I thought I would share a few ways that will keep you from spending a fortune on beauty products at the store. In fact, all of the ingredients you’ll need are right in your kitchen or pantry cabinet. Here are three ways in which you can create natural beauty remedies at home in a flash… Olive Oil: You cook and bake with it; but did you know that you can use it in a variety of other ways? Because olive oil is chemical free, it can be used on your skin; as a bath oil, moisturizer, massage oil, and…
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How to Feed Your Family Healthy Meals on a Tight Budget – Video
How to Feed Your Family Healthy Meals on a Tight Budget – Video Thought you might enjoy this video today on “Thrifty Thursday” How To Feed Your Family Healthy Meals on a Tight Budget on Howcast Step 1: Start with hot cereal Start the day with a hot cereal; they’re much cheaper than cold cereals. Oatmeal is a nutritional winner and very inexpensive if you buy a container of plain, old-fashioned oatmeal. Step 2: Stretch your milk Stretch your milk dollars by diluting a can of evaporated milk or some powdered milk with water to create whole milk. Step 3: Stock up on frozen veggies Stock up on frozen vegetables…
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How to Save More Money on Groceries
How to Save More Money on Groceries There are two ways to save more money on your groceries: buy less or pay less. The good news is, there are several ways to do both of these things. Buying less may sound like you have to cut down on what you’re buying, but this isn’t always true. Spending less always sounds like going into the supermarket with a bag full of coupons. It’s true that these are both ways to cut down on your grocery shopping bills but with a little bit of thought you could probably cut down your spending many other ways as well. 1. Save More Money on…