January 28, 2005

Bev's Easy Yoghurt (Yogurt)Recipes in both Metric and U.S. measurements . . .

 

Crockpot Sausage and PotatoesHere is another great crock pot meal. My family just loves it!

 

Shop At Discount Grocery StoresAs far as the person who wrote in about eating healthy for less, I have a suggestion. We have started eating healthier and I am the "coupon queen". I thought it was cheaper to eat fat too, until I switched. For one thing fruit is much more filling, where chips actually cause you to be hungrier.

 

Popcorn and Trail MixPopcorn is a great inexpensive snack. You can cook it in a hot air popper and have a low calorie snack for very little money. The calories go on when you use oil, butter, or margarine on it.

 

Healthy Snacking Grows Healthy Kids"Kids love to snack, and the good news is that snacking is important to a child's well being. Children are growing and developing rapidly.

 

Drying Small LoadsIf you think drying smaller loads in the dryer is thrifty, think again. The tumbling effect is reduced, thus prolonging the drying period.

 

Beaded Ring for Valentine's DayMake a ring for your Valentine. You need rocaille beads that are the size of a seed bead and some beading wire. Measure off about two feet of wire. Slip on four beads. Now run the one end of the wire through the last two beads on the other end of the wire.

 

Invest In Your HealthYour health is worth much more than what you can save by eating junk. Cut back on other areas; possessions come and go, but you only have one body. You are buying quality of life, not just apples. Our family of four eats unprocessed, mostly organic foods on $100 a week, mostly by cooking everything ourselves. Give yourself some time to transition to this new lifestyle and mindset, and you'll find yourself actually spending less, not more. By Shirley

 

ThriftyFun News January 28, 2005 - Healthy, Frugal EatingOnline version of the ThriftyFun News. Frugal, Healthy Eating. Volume Seven, Number 4 January 28, 2005

 

Orange StuffThis has always been a family favorite of ours for many many years.

 

Clutter BasketsKeep a basket in each room for clutter. Have the family help clean out the baskets once a week. When unexpected company arrives, simply put the baskets in the closet.

 

Before Eating Junk Food, Consider Medical Costs Down The RoadWhen choosing healthy food and considering cost, it helps to remember what the dentist charges for a filling if I eat junk food, what cholesterol and diabetic prescriptions cost, not to mention the cost of going to the doctor and other medical tests.

 

Grocery Receipt CouponsMy grocery store (Safeway) offers a strip of coupons with the register receipt. Sometimes the cashiers forget to give the coupons to customers so the strips can get pretty long. ]

 

Fruits and Vegetables as SnacksThe following come in response to Frugal's post . . .

 

Groceries Are Cheaper Than Doctor BillsWhen I was raising our children my mother-in-law told me one day as I too was complaining about food prices. "groceries are a lot cheaper then doctor bills" and I never forget that and raised four healthy beautiful adults.

 

Tips for Frugally Healthy MealsA great tip I use for frugality healthy meals is: 1. When buying produce, try to buy items that can be frozen later on. . .

 

Stretch Before You SleepFor a better nights sleep and healthier day remember to stretch. Simple stretching exercises ensure a more restful sleep. By Diane

 

Removing Rust Stains from Smooth SurfacesEnter teaser before activatingTo remove rust stains from smooth surfaces, mix 1/4 c baking soda with 1 qt water. Apply with damp rag, let dry then wipe with a dry soft cloth. Usually works first time. By Diane in Tx

 

Once a Week CookingThere are no "leftovers" at our house! We prefer to call them pre-planned meals. We buy meats on sale and I usually spend a Sunday evening cooking. I often make meat loaves, barbecued spare ribs and baked chicken.

 

Angel (St. Bernard)You at "thrifty" have met Angel before. If you haven't she is our Saint Bernard that will be 3 the 26th of this month. Here she looks as if she's dreaming of Beethoven, her secret love.

 

Healthy Eating For Overall HealthEven with being frugal, you need to look at the big picture. For overall health and weight loss, you have to look at long term eating and not just immediate gratification. I shop at Aldi's every other week and our Aldi's has a produce section where the healthy treats would be as inexpensive as chips.

 

A Healthy Meat SubstituteWhat if I told you I'd found a food you can use like meat that's not only dirt cheap, but also healthier than many other food items on the market? You'd probably think I also had some swamp land in Florida to sell you cheap.

 

Organized Christmas Cards ListFirst label a piece of paper with Christmas and the year, list people you are sending cards to. When received cards come in put check by their name on your list. This way you can see who you sent and received cards from.

 

Turn the Collar for a New-Looking ShirtBetty's tip about cutting her husband's frayed cuffs off and making long sleeves into short, reminds me of how I have extended the life of some of my husband's nicer shirts that have frayed collars.

 

Eating Healthily and Frugally at Fast Food ChainsExcluding Subway, the more healthy items at fast food chains are the more expensive (e.g., Grilled Chicken sandwich vs. a Big Mac). When you go, make sure to ask if you can SUBSTITUTE a healthy side item, like a salad, for french fries or potato chips. By defoliate

 

Removing Pickled Onion Smell From Canning Jars?I'm making some jam and marmalade at the moment and have had some people save their old jars for me, but some of them have had pickled onions in them and i just can't get rid of the smell! Does anyone have any tips for me? I will be very grateful. Thanks, Mandy

 

Cleaning Soot From Gas Stove Off Dishes?Soot from my gas stove has gotten all over my skillet. I've never had this problem before in the two years I've had a gas stove. When I put the pan in the dishwasher, the soot got all over the dishes. After running them through a second time, the soot is still there.

 

Looking for Speaker Magnet?I want to buy 1 speaker magnet 4-7 inches in diameter. I am in the San Francisco area. Does anyone have any ideas where to get something like this?

 

Need Help With Blemish Problems?I really need help getting rid of my blemishes. It is the main problem with my face. Please Help! Thanks! Katrina

 

High School Football Banquet Centerpieces?We are having our high school football banquet in March 2005 and I would like to get some inexpensive ideas for centerpieces. Please help! Our colors are red, black and white. Thanks! Vanessa

 

Reusing Cardboard Mailing Tubes?does anyone have any ideas for re-using the round cardboard mailing tubes or the cardboard tubes which long fireplace matches come in? thanks, Debbie in S.C.

 

Help Me Organize My Room?I really need help to organize my room. I keep cleaning it, but it just gets messy again, no matter what. I try to store things but they just make it back out on the floor again. Thank you, Alicia, Oregon, 14

 

Ideas for Reunion in Arlington, Texas?We have a reunion every year, and in a different city. This year I am planning the reunion here in Arlington, Texas but don't know where to have it. Where are some great spots to have it? Do you have any ideas for a theme? For an example "building the gap", "staying connected", etc. Any ideas? Dorothy Norwood

 

Dog Made From Towels?I am wondering if anyone might have seen the commercial for a cruise line that has a dog made from towels. The dog is also wearing sunglasses. Does anyone know how it done? It looks simple but there must be a trick to it that I am missing. Renee from PA

 

Consignment Shops In Virginia and New Hampshire?I was looking for consignment shops or 2nd hand thrift shops that buys children's clothes. Good ones, used just once or twice. I have so many that it's hard just giving it away. Anyone know any, here in Virginia and also in Nashua, New Hamsphire area? Thanks, Rads from VA

 

Raspberry Powdered Flavoring?I am searching for raspberry powdered flavoring to use in dry beverage mixes. Do you know a good web site where I can purchase some? Sandy from Texas

 

Projects for Knifty Knitter?Has anyone tried the Knifty Knitter? I have one and would like some ideas on projects to make with it. - Debra