I am simply living the day to day of a frugal life. I enjoy learning new things and experimenting on others. I love Thriftyfun and the great community here.
This may not be what you are looking for but for the last few years I have simply used a straw to suck out the air and have had no troubles - it may be kinda yucky of an idea but it is very frugal. ... View related article.
If you can, weigh each piece and price it based on the ounce. silver is currently just over $14 an ounce - that would give you a good range http://goldprice.org/silver-and-gold-prices/
I lost 7 pounds in a week by not drinking any soda pop, cutting out fast food and cutting in half any junk food I ate around the house. ... View related article.
Many HE machines can use regular detergent if you use a lot less of it. I would then presume that home-made soap could be used as well. Let us know, but I doubt you will have trouble. ... View related article.
