Beecher's World's Best Mac and Cheese My eleven-year-old daughter recently watched the latest episode of Oprah - you know, the one where she lists her favorite things. Never mind the cool electronics and gadgets that Oprah gave away, my daughter … [Read more...]
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How to Make Pumpkin Puree from Fresh Pumpkins
A cheaper alternative to canned pumpkin is to buy a fresh pumpkin and make your own puree. Not only will it cost less, it will be fresher. Homemade pumpkin puree can be frozen and used later. Buy a big pumpkin to use, and you'll have a whole … [Read more...]
Homemade Natural Cleaners: Vinegar
Vinegar wins our homemade frugal cleaners award, hands-down. It's got natural disinfecting properties, which make it safe to use around little ones and perhaps best of all - it's really inexpensive! Creative Uses for Vinegar: Combine … [Read more...]
Don’t Throw Away the Pickle Juice! Repurposing Leftovers
Don't throw away the pickle juice! In this video, I show viewers how to re-use and repurpose some common leftovers you'd normally throw away. Plus, I'll show you some cute things you can do with leftover food packaging. These tips are from my … [Read more...]
Kids and Money: Spend, Save, Share
Kids and Money: Spend, Save, Share For kids old enough for an allowance, dividing their money three ways is a method that enforces the value of saving and sharing, as well as the fun of spending. We've been using this method for many years, … [Read more...]
Repurposing and Recycling: Greeting Cards to Gift Tags
Don't throw away the old greeting cards you receive in the mail. Instead, repurpose them to create attractive gift cards you can attach to any gift for a new recipient. You're not only recycling, you're saving money too! 1. Cut the front of the … [Read more...]