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How to Clean a Coffee Maker
A thorough monthly cleaning will expand the life of your coffee maker, allowing it to run more efficiently and produce better tasting coffee. Don’t worry! We’ll teach you exactly how to clean your coffee maker with the easy step by step instructions below.
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13 Ways to Save Money on Laundry Costs
While we can't eliminate laundry from your list of necessary housework items, we can help you save money on laundry with these frugal laundry tips.
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Home DIY Project: How to Hang Pictures
If you’ve ever wondered what the easiest way is to hang pictures, this home DIY is for you. This chore is no problem if you follow our step by step instructions for how to hang pictures, which usually can be done with some basic tools available at your local home improvement store.
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Frugal Tip: How to Save 90% on Kids Clothes
How to Save 90% on Kids Clothes We’ve got a frugal tip today that will cut your budget for kids clothes by 90%. Holy thrifty savings, Batman! We take thrift store shopping a step further and show frugal moms how to get the deep discounts that not many other people are finding. That’s right, if you normally spend $20 on a pair of jeans for your little one at the department store (you can even expect to pay around $15 for kids’ jeans at Walmart), we’ll cut the price down to $2. Does it sound too good to be true? Keep reading. Call me frugal, but even second-hand prices seem…
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Keep Holiday Biscuits Warm Longer
Are you planning to serve hot biscuits or rolls at your holiday dinner? Do you wish your holiday biscuits stayed warm longer? Here’s a tip that will help! Presenting homemade rolls or bread in a festive basket with a cloth napkin is a nice way to make them look appealing and evoke cozy Christmas meal memories. However, the open top and slits in the basket can cause the rolls to lose a lot of heat and cool off fast, getting cold, hard, and unappetizing. Keep Rolls Warm with a Basket Liner and Lid To help insulate your biscuit basket, line the inside of the basket with aluminum foil (tin foil)…
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How to Make Mashed Potatoes with Video
How to Make Mashed Potatoes Everyone should know how to make mashed potatoes. Potatoes are a basic frugal cooking ingredient that will allow you to stretch your grocery budget while adding nutrition to your menu plan. Follow the directions in our step-by-step tutorial / recipe below to learn how to cook mashed potatoes. We’ve also included a simple how-to video at the end for the readers that learn best by watching demonstrations. The amount of potatoes and milk will be determined by how many people you are feeding and how many servings you need to make. I recommend starting with 10 medium-sized potatoes for a family of four; but you…
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How to Organize a First Aid Box
Organizing a First Aid Box can be a quick project that will save you time when you need it – in an emergency. Check out these common problems we encounter in First Aid Boxes and the 5 minute fix to get yours into tip top shape! Problem #1: A cluttered, messy First Aid Box makes it difficult to find the sterile supplies needed quickly. Problem #2: An unlabeled First Aid Box means that some first aid supplies will end up there, but they will also be put into other containers, drawers and cabinets. If a label doesn’t tell your family that box is for first aid supplies, how will they…
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13 Ways to Be a Better Housekeeper
At one time or another, most homemakers wish we were better housekeepers. Maybe we wish our houses were cleaner, less cluttered, more organized, or just simpler to maintain. It’s true that part of being a great homemaker is creating a comfortable, inviting home that your family enjoys coming back to. However, the cleaning aspect of homemaking has to be kept realistic. Good housekeeping doesn’t have to take over your life. These great housekeeping tips will get you started on the road towards been a better housekeeper while letting you spend less time cleaning! 13 Ways to Be a Better Housekeeper 1. Do a little everyday. Don’t wait for that big…
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How to Cut a Pineapple
Many people are afraid to buy whole pineapples, even though they are often a much better value than canned pineapple. The simple reason why they pass on fresh is that they’re not sure how to cut up a pineapple. It’s true: with its leaves and prickly skin, it’s hard to know where to start. You can count on us to teach you how to cut a pineapple with this easy step-by-step guide. We’ve even included a video demonstration at the very end for visual learners. How do you cut a pineapple? Materials: Large serrated knife, small paring knife, cutting board, vegetable peeler. 1. Take off the top (the crown). Contrary…
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8 Ways to Turn a Family Walk into an Adventure Walk
8 Ways to Turn a Regular Family Walk into an Adventure Walk Quality family time doesn’t have to be expensive to be fun. Simply grab the kids and your jackets to head outdoors for a fun Adventure Walk! Get exercise, great conversation, fresh air and an opportunity to take in the scenery around you with a casual stroll. A simple family walk can become an “Adventure Walk” by just giving it a new name and a fresh idea. What child (or adult) can resist an adventure? Try any of the 8 ways below to turn a plain family walk around the neighborhood into a family Adventure Walk! 1. Bring containers…
