Our family consists of working dad, stay-at-home mom, 3 sons - 16, 14, 11 plus a daughter 13, two beagle hounds, a cat and a fish. If we stop and think about it, most of us do know how to live on one income. Here are some tips to get you … [Read more...]
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Laundry Detergent Challenge: Which Brand Performs the Best?
I've always been curious to find out if more expensive detergent brands actually get stains out better than their lesser-expensive counterparts. So, I decided to put a few detergents to the test with my own quasi-scientific experiment. I have … [Read more...]
Homemade Kool-Aid Playdough
I've been experimenting with homemade playdough recipes for my kids to play with. This one has turned out best so far. The color is nice, the texture is neither sticky nor dry, and it smells good, too. Cream of tartar is not available in India, … [Read more...]
Easy Crock Pot Yogurt Recipe
Crock Pot Yogurt Of all the things you've made in your Crock Pot, I'm guessing yogurt isn't on the list. I hadn't really heard of Crock Pot yogurt either until I heard the buzz on our discussion forums a couple years ago (check out our Crock Pot … [Read more...]
How to Make Homemade Bath Bombs
DIY Bath Bombs (AKA Bath Fizzies) Bath bombs (aka bath fizzies) are a fun project to make at home and a fun gift to receive. They can be a frugal addition to a spa gift basket -- or, creatively packaged, they're a great gift idea just by … [Read more...]
Ten Thrifty Ways to Use a Food Saver
In my book, Instant Bargains: 600+ Ways to Shrink Your Grocery Bills and Eat Well for Less, I mention several appliances that have the potential to save money and eventually pay for themselves. The Food Saver is one of them. However, you'll only … [Read more...]