Frugal Hints and Tips
Saving money, "Making Do", do it yourself, living on the cheap, and various hints and tips for making life easier around the house.
Frugal living is essential not only in these harsh economic times, but it is a good way to live for all time. We were "green" before "green" was in!
If you are on a fixed income, food stamps, etc, then these ideas are especially valuable.
Remember: When you save money on something you need, it is just like getting income!
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 | Naples Taxi inc Naples Taxi, inc is the Best Taxi Company in Collier County by Naples Award. Contact Naples Taxi to try the Service | Figaro Gaston | 0 | 93 | created by Figaro Gaston on Dec. 15 2014 |
| | Frugal: save 30% on everything by paying cash. | Udut, Kenneth | 0 | 907 | edited by Udut, Kenneth on Apr. 28 2011 |
| | Frugal: Spice Mixes - FYI | Simplify3 | 0 | 671 | created by Simplify3 on Mar. 11 2011 |
| | Frugal: My Leftovers Hints (all) - FYI | Simplify3 | 0 | 612 | created by Simplify3 on Dec. 28 2010 |
| | The cost of US foods as related to their nutritive value I was just going to check out nutrition density with relation to cost per lound - and son of a gun - they did it - only a few months ago! -Ken In Cost per pound | Food | Grains | Udut, Kenneth | 2 | 702 | commented by Udut, Kenneth on Nov. 12 2010 |
| | Frugal: 16 Uses for Hair Conditioner - FYI | Simplify3 | 0 | 1,700 | created by Simplify3 on Nov. 7 2010 |
| | Frugal: Halloween Ideas - FYI | Simplify3 | 0 | 807 | created by Simplify3 on Oct. 15 2010 |
| | Frugal: Uses for Plastic Soda Bottles - FYI | Simplify3 | 0 | 2,114 | created by Simplify3 on Oct. 3 2010 |
| | Frugal: 4 Simple Fat-Fat Salad Dressings - FYI | Simplify3 | 0 | 678 | created by Simplify3 on Sep. 26 2010 |
| | Recipes: 31 No Cook Meals - FYI | Simplify3 | 0 | 1,210 | published by Udut, Kenneth on Sep. 14 2010 |
| | Frugal: Kids' School Clothes - FYI | Simplify3 | 0 | 762 | published by Udut, Kenneth on Sep. 14 2010 |
| | Frugal: 65 Cheap, Healthy, One Dish Meals - FYI | Simplify3 | 0 | 1,140 | created by Simplify3 on Sep. 9 2010 |
| | 32 Uses for Old Sheets - FYI | Simplify3 | 0 | 1,982 | created by Simplify3 on Sep. 5 2010 |
| | Frugal: Eating Out Deals - FYI | Simplify3 | 0 | 695 | created by Simplify3 on Sep. 2 2010 |
| | Tips for entertainment that's cheap or free. | Udut, Kenneth | 0 | 1,491 | edited by Udut, Kenneth on Aug. 29 2010 |
| | Frugal: Some Old & a Few New Hints for Borax - FYI | Simplify3 | 0 | 1,037 | edited by Udut, Kenneth on Aug. 27 2010 |
| | Tips for a cooler house. FYI In Air conditioning | Cool | House | Udut, Kenneth | 0 | 949 | created by Udut, Kenneth on Aug. 14 2010 |
| | Frugal: Good Reminders For a Lower Grocery Bill - FYI thanks to my mother for posting these things. | Simplify3 | 0 | 766 | edited by Udut, Kenneth on Jul. 23 2010 |
| | 9 fun things to do online for free In Cafes | Restaurants | Simplify3 | 0 | 1,457 | edited by Udut, Kenneth on Jul. 20 2010 |
| | 7 Home Remedies for Everyday Annoyances 55 | Simplify3 | 0 | 653 | edited by Udut, Kenneth on Jul. 20 2010 |
| | FYI: Ten Uses for Aspirins | Simplify3 | 0 | 809 | edited by Udut, Kenneth on Jul. 20 2010 |
| | Fixed my washing machine today. Learned something... | Udut, Kenneth | 0 | 1,395 | created by Udut, Kenneth on May 31 2010 |
| | Uses for old pill bottles More from my mothers collectionm In Clinics | Frugal | Pill bottles | Udut, Kenneth | 0 | 2,001 | created by Udut, Kenneth on May 6 2010 |
| | Uses for hair spray | Udut, Kenneth | 0 | 620 | created by Udut, Kenneth on May 1 2010 |
| | Uses for old garden hose | Udut, Kenneth | 0 | 1,198 | created by Udut, Kenneth on May 1 2010 |
| | Share a Ride to Save Traveling Costs http://www.rideshareonline.com | Udut, Kenneth | 0 | 598 | created by Udut, Kenneth on Apr. 13 2010 |
| | Killing mold with Borax - recipes 55 Try a spray bottle with the following in it: 1/2 gal. white vinegar 1/2 gal. hydrogen peroxide-common peroxide available from your drugstore 1 cup boric acid keep closed tightly mix well - use in a spray bottle on a dry surface. Shake well and spray area well. The vinegar/peroxide kills active live mold spores and the boric acid keeps them that way. (Note: uncapped peroxide loses it's oxygen molecules to the air when not capped tight and becomes H2O [water], so keep this solution in a bottle that can be capped off tight). Boric acid works on mold bodies like it does on roach bodies - cuts them and they bleed to death because they cannot "coagulate". One last note on the above solution. This solution will not "bleach" out the mold stain. After mold is under control, then you can bring out the bleach and whiten the mold stains. === The most powerful method of cleaning mold and mildew with borax is to mix half a cup of white vinegar with half a cup of borax. The mixture should be further diluted with 1/4 of a cup of warm water. The warm water loosens the mold, while the vinegar dissolves it and the borax kills it. In Borax | Boric acid | Cleaning | Udut, Kenneth | 0 | 11,328 | created by Udut, Kenneth on Mar. 26 2010 |
| | My mothers favorite bedroom hints Simplify your bedroom. | Udut, Kenneth | 0 | 1,602 | created by Udut, Kenneth on Mar. 15 2010 |
| | Homemade hand sanitizer recipe Easy and it works | Udut, Kenneth | 0 | 1,210 | created by Udut, Kenneth on Feb. 15 2010 |
| | Frugal: eggshell uses you won't believe | Udut, Kenneth | 0 | 1,386 | created by Udut, Kenneth on Feb. 15 2010 |
| | Frugal: eggshell uses you won't believe | Udut, Kenneth | 0 | 2,022 | created by Udut, Kenneth on Feb. 15 2010 |
| | Frugal: Flavored Coffee Creamers - FYI 55 | Udut, Kenneth | 0 | 741 | edited by Udut, Kenneth on Jan. 25 2010 |
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Get Food Stamps But Lack Money to Have Other Necessities? 55 Frugal FYI from my mother | Udut, Kenneth | 0 | 3,077 | created by Udut, Kenneth on Dec. 21 2009 |
| | Unique pet names 44 | Simplify3 | 0 | 779 | on Oct. 10 2009 |
| | 10 Bad Habits That Lead To Debt Disaster More hints from my mother. (she found it on bankrate) In Clinics | Debt | Debt management | Udut, Kenneth | 0 | 613 | created by Udut, Kenneth on Oct. 10 2009 |
| | FRUGAL HINTS: Homeowner's Insurance Savings In Frugal | Udut, Kenneth | 0 | 574 | created by Udut, Kenneth on Oct. 10 2009 |
| | Mock Apple Pie 44 In Fashion | Simplify3 | 0 | 424 | on Oct. 10 2009 |
| | Home-based Business ideas 44 100+ ideas - geared for women but men too can do all of these things. In ADVERTISING COMPANY | Advertising Direct Mail | Appraiser | Simplify3 | 0 | 3,308 | on Oct. 9 2009 |
| | STAINS 44 | Ladybird | 0 | 503 | on Oct. 7 2009 |
| | Laundry 101 44 | Simplify3 | 0 | 386 | on Oct. 6 2009 |
| | Haggling for a better deal. From AARP Haggling for a better deal. | Udut, Kenneth | 0 | 887 | created by Udut, Kenneth on Sep. 29 2009 |
| | 10 Healthy Foods for Under $1.00 55 Think you have to eat off the Dollar Menu because you have no money? Well, check out THIS dollar menu! (reposted from my mother) | Udut, Kenneth | 2 | 925 | commented by My myself and I on Sep. 27 2009 |
| | Easy Mini Meatloaves 55 More FYI tips from my mother. We had them on Sept 23rd '09 and man, they were delicious! Only 300 calories each and you can freeze them for further use. | Udut, Kenneth | 0 | 607 | edited by Udut, Kenneth on Sep. 24 2009 |
| | Frugal: New Baby - No Money (1 of 3) - FYI | Udut, Kenneth | 0 | 894 | created by Udut, Kenneth on Aug. 30 2009 |
| | Interesting ways to use chicken, save money and get creative! Frugal! 55 Recipes: De-Boned Chicken Pieces - FYI - from my mother. | Udut, Kenneth | 0 | 463 | created by Udut, Kenneth on Aug. 10 2009 |
| | 80 Uses for Old Newspaper Part of the FYI series by my mother. In Making-do | Newspapers | Recycling | Udut, Kenneth | 0 | 362 | created by Udut, Kenneth on Jul. 23 2009 |
| | Interesting uses for Black pepper and cayenne pepper! A list of things you wouldn't expect to be able to do with these two things. Part of the FYI series provided by my mother. In Black pepper | Cayenne pepper | Health | Udut, Kenneth | 0 | 6,606 | created by Udut, Kenneth on Jul. 20 2009 |
| | 20 Uses for Empty Egg Cartons - FYI series. Hints collected by my mother. In Egg cartons | Hints | Tips | Udut, Kenneth | 0 | 4,520 | edited by Udut, Kenneth on Jul. 20 2009 |
| | Tile and Grout Cleaning Miami 44 In Boca Raton carpet cleaning | Carpet Cleaning Miami | Carpet cleaning miami fl | Revolutionary Cleaning | 1 | 776 | commented by Daniel Hamilton on May 29 2009 |
| | 15 odd uses for COFFEE FILTERS! 55 Coffee Filters are good for more than just keeping the grounds in! | Udut, Kenneth | 0 | 611 | created by Udut, Kenneth on Mar. 15 2009 |
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| | Naples Taxi inc Naples Taxi, inc is the Best Taxi Company in Collier County by Naples Award. Contact Naples Taxi to try the Service In Food tips | Figaro Gaston | 0 | 56 | created by Figaro Gaston on Dec. 15 2014 |
| | How to extract pure protein from cheap flour. Rinse those carbs down the drain. In Food tips | Do it yourself | Flour | Protein | Udut, Kenneth | 3 | 2,387 | commented by Vijay on Dec. 4 2012 |
| | What spices do I need to use? The List. Amazing everything chart of spices and foods. In Food tips | Udut, Kenneth | 0 | 605 | created by Udut, Kenneth on Mar. 25 2011 |
| | Kefir making with powdered milk. Kefir is so easy to make! In Food tips | Udut, Kenneth | 0 | 4,796 | created by Udut, Kenneth on Feb. 9 2011 |
| | Seitan: Homemade Wheat Protein 55 Collection of information I'm getting on the cheapest source of protein I can find in the supermarket. In Food tips | Udut, Kenneth | 2 | 1,311 | commented by Udut, Kenneth on Dec. 8 2010 |
| | Make Greek Yogurt for 1/2 the price! 55 It's so easy, you won't believe it. In Food tips | Coffee filter | Do it yourself | Greek yogurt | Udut, Kenneth | 0 | 596 | edited by Udut, Kenneth on Dec. 7 2010 |
| | How to save big money on ground turkey breast by DIY. 55 I used my Ninja Master Prep. I hear a Magic Bullet works as well, or a meat grinder, or food processor. In Food tips | Udut, Kenneth | 0 | 2,757 | created by Udut, Kenneth on Nov. 27 2010 |
| | Fixing Kitchen Disasters Too salty? Too hot? Too gummy? We have the fix here. In Food tips | Udut, Kenneth | 0 | 453 | created by Udut, Kenneth on Nov. 12 2010 |
| | Frugal: 25 Cheap Foods that are Good for You (2009 prices) - FYI | Kudut | 0 | 536 | edited by Udut, Kenneth on Aug. 27 2010 |
| | Frugal: Cold Drink Treats - FYI From my mother | Simplify3 | 0 | 378 | edited by Udut, Kenneth on Aug. 5 2010 |
| | Fyi easy chocolate mousse 2 ingredient desert | Udut, Kenneth | 0 | 374 | created by Udut, Kenneth on Jul. 9 2010 |
| | Frugal Corned Beef uses In Food tips | Corned beef | Frugal | Udut, Kenneth | 0 | 704 | created by Udut, Kenneth on Mar. 3 2010 |
| | Frugal: Steak by Any Other Name - FYI Another FYI | Simplify3 | 0 | 470 | edited by Udut, Kenneth on Oct. 29 2009 |
| | Frugal: Casserole "Cream of .... Soup" Mix - FYI 55 Make your own Cream of mushroom, cream of celery style things. In Food tips | Casseroles | Cheap | Frugal | Kudut | 0 | 561 | published by Udut, Kenneth on Oct. 14 2009 |
| | Recipes: 10 Meatball Meals - FYI More of the fyi series from my mother, this one is all about meatballs. | Udut, Kenneth | 0 | 522 | created by Udut, Kenneth on Aug. 30 2009 |
| | MEAT SAUCE BASE plus 18 variations your family will love! 55 Another great FYI put together by my mother. In Food tips | Udut, Kenneth | 0 | 357 | created by Udut, Kenneth on Aug. 30 2009 |
| | How to get 10 Meals for 4 People from 3 Chickens! Another great set of hints collected by my mother. Her FYI series. This is what she did when we were kids. | Udut, Kenneth | 0 | 478 | created by Udut, Kenneth on Jul. 20 2009 |
| | STEVIA - how safe is it? 55 Stevia, a zero calorie natural sweetener - article by SparkPeople In Food tips | Agriculture | BULK PLANT | Education | Udut, Kenneth | 0 | 879 | edited by Udut, Kenneth on Feb. 11 2009 |
