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Tip: Inexpensive Cosmetic Bags

April 8, 2011

Try an office supply store and you can find decorative pencil pouches with zippers and other compartments to fit your lip gloss, lotions, contact lens case, comb/brush, foundation compact or anything you carry to keep looking good.

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Article: Teaching Your Children About Money

April 6, 2011

One day while I played dress-up, I had decided that I needed to go to the "store", so wearing one of Mom's white tee shirts, a scarf, and my mom's tennis shoes, I grabbed her purse and proceeded to put my play food in a little basket.

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Craft: Tulip Afghan

April 4, 2011

I made this afghan for my daughter for Christmas. It took about 3 weeks (all with love, of course). We live in Mattawa, WA and the winters are long. It's a great time to crochet.

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Tip: Painted Glass Jars

April 4, 2011

If you are like me and have an endless supply of half used paint containers, some glass jars, and are looking to make something unique to add to your home decor, try out this simple and inexpensive idea.

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Baby Bottle Formula TipsI have found that the lids from the small 4 oz. juice bottles (like Gerber brand) fits the regular size baby bottles. You can use the juice lid and shake the bottle, then put on the nipple.

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Garden: Early GarlicI planted my garlic late last year (or maybe winter came sooner), and it started popping up about 3 weeks ago. In that time, it's grown about 5 inches. This is in my 4x4 raised bed with tomato cages and plastic covering them.

Link: Online Book SwapsDo you still read books? I have bookcases full. There are two websites for trading books.

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Natural Weed KillerTo get rid of dandelions, spray straight vinegar into the center of each plant and in about two weeks they will all be dead and gone. Any that haven't disappeared will be dead and can be dug/pulled out.

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Round Up in Checkbook RegisterHere's a simple way to, sort of, "hide" money from yourself in your checkbook. You simply take the amount you're going to subtract out and round up to the next closest dollar or add on a few extra dollars.

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Tips for Shipping PackagesI live in Pennsylvania and often send packages through the United States Postal Service to Alaska. To make sure that the tape sticks well to the box, I use the top edge of a wood ruler and, using pressure, I drag the ruler across the direction of each strip of tape.

Use Pam To Keep Satellite Dish Free From SnowPam nonstick spray will keep snow sliding off of satellite dishes during the snow fall.

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Add Copper Penny To Cut TulipsI love spring tulips. Drop a copper penny in the water with tulips so they will stand erect and not open wide.

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Clothes Basket When DustingWhen dusting the house, a clothes basket comes in real handy. As you dust, take all of the stuff off the furniture and place it in the clothes basket. After dusting the piece of furniture, wipe off the items and put them back.

Day Old Cinnamon Rolls for Bread PuddingFor richer, sweeter bread pudding, get day old cinnamon rolls instead of bread. They taste so much better and you save money. The cinnamon rolls are always discounted.

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Dust Furniture with FebreezeUse Febreeze or other fabric refresher to dust your furniture. Your home will smell fresh and clean. You can also spray the furniture too. Double-duty use.

Healthiest Produce for the MoneyCosts will vary from place to place seasonally but overall these fruit and veggies have the absolute most nutrition for the money per ounce.

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Paperclip ReminderIf I need to remind myself of something, I hang a paperclip chain from my key ring. I use 3 or 4 paperclips to make it longer than the keys. Then when I grab my keys and see the paperclips, I'm reminded to be reminded.

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Plant Pumpkin SeedsWhen you have finished with your pumpkin in the kitchen, bury the seeds in you garden. They don't take any love or care and grow fantastically. Next year you won't have to buy pumpkins!

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Plastic Bins to Update Old ShelvesI have two old TV/small appliance carts on wheels that have two open shelves on the bottom. I wanted to use them to store items on the shelves, but I did not like the idea of the open shelves since things would tend to get dusty/dirty.

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Printer Ink on Skin?I got a lot of black printer ink on my hands. The only household cleaner that removed it was Shout Stain Remover. It removed the ink completely with 3 applications.

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Scenery: Spring Thaw (Saskatchewan)We were quadding (4 wheeling) up north in Saskatchewan, when we came upon this spring with melting ice hanging from the limbs of the overhead trees.

Sell Empty Ink Cartridges?Is there a place that will pay for empty ink cartridges?

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Baby Shampoo for WoolensNever spend money on special laundry detergent for woolens that need gentle care. The cheapest baby shampoo is just as mild and effective and you need very little of it.

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Coffee Grounds for Clearing DrainsCoffee grains are great for compost, but they're also great for clearing drains. So don't throw them away, but flush them down your sink. It's really worked for me. I haven't had a problem with blocked pipes since a friend recommended this tip.

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Hide Vegetables in SauceMy friend is caring for her aging father-in-law, who has refused to eat most vegetables. I know this is a problem with many kids, too, and I have found a very simple solution.

Keeping Cats Out of the GardenTo keep cats out of the garden, make some small holes in the bottom of an old plastic milk jug. Put some mothballs inside the jug and put lid back on it.Hang it on your garden fence or close to the garden.

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No More Fishy HandsTo remove the odor of raw fish from your hands, squeeze a wedge of fresh lemon into your hands, rub your hands with the juice, and rinse them well.

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Plan Your MenusI have a friend who budgets wisely every month. She has raised 2 children and gone back to school herself with what she saved. She owns her own home and about 4 acres of land.

Reducing Cabbage OdorTo keep cabbage odor to a minimum when cooking, put a piece of celery or a wedge of lemon in the kettle. It will soak up the odor.

Tips for Hiding Thinning HairBeing 77 year old, my hair is thinning. I can't afford Joan Rivers Cosmetic Hair Color to fill in the thinning area so I tried using my dry powder eyebrow color on my scalp, just like she does on her TV ad. It did a pretty good job of coverage.

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Use Fruit and Veggie ScrapsRecycle your veggie and fruit trash! In separate bags - one for fruit and the other for veggies, save all your scraps that you go through for the week. For veggies save onion tops, carrots, tomato ends, potato shavings, etc. You can use these to make veggie stock.

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Use iGoogle's Sticky Notes For RemindersI have iGoogle as my homepage and one of the options that comes with this program is "sticky notes". Anything I want to remember, I type on the sticky note and whenever I open Internet Explorer, there it is - easy.

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Use Non-Stick Spray on Egg BeaterTry spraying your egg beater with non-stick cooking spray before you use it to make cookies or cake. There's less clean up and this prevents it from clumping up your batter.

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Bleach to Clean Hard SurfacesA 22 oz. bottle of Clorox Spray Cleaner for hard surfaces costs about $3.00 per bottle. If you check the ingredients list, it will indicate 1% sodium hypochlorite (aka bleach) and 99% H20 (aka water).

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Cleaning a Glass ChandelierHere is a easy, quick, and mess free way to clean a chandelier. First, put some old towels or other rags on the floor or table under the chandelier, then spread several layers of newspaper over the towels.

Color Code Your Towels For CleaningI use a color coded system for my washcloths and towels to keep them purposed for their task. No labeling required, except for the containers I put them in.

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Home Remedies for DermatitisI was told by my doctor that I had dermatitis. It's only on the sides of my nose, but it is a pain to keep under control. I stopped using the prescribed creams and looked for something more natural.

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Leave Yourself RemindersWhether it's an appointment, errand, or groceries, I have 2 simple ways to remember it. I have a small chalkboard in the kitchen where I write reminders and find myself glancing at it automatically several times a day.

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Planting Tomatoes DeepWhen planting tomato plants, especially tall leggy plants, in a very windy area, dig a deep hole, about twice the size of your plant and at least a shovel width wide.

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Save Embellishments Before Tossing Old ClothesWhen throwing out old clothing that is too stained or worn for donation, check them for nice buttons, lace, shoulder pads, and other embellishments. You can often use these to redesign other clothing items for a brand new look!

Wear Leg Weights While CleaningWhether you are cleaning house or just lounging, wear wrist and ankle weights for mild exercise.

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Card Safety At The Gas PumpUse the clear button after you get your receipt when pumping gas at the gas station. It should be on the bottom left hand side. A dishonest employee could possibly use the stored info you leave at the pump if you don't.

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Cooking Spray as Alternative to WD40The next best thing to WD40 is baking spray. I have used it on hinges, squeaky cabinets, and so many other things. I got my key stuck in the lock at work and I sprayed butter baking spray in the lock and it came out just as slick as a slimy snake.

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Giving Ear Drops to a DogWedge him on a long sofa with one person holding his body against the back of the sofa, while the other person strokes his head, lifts his ear flap, and uses a long soft plastic nozzle to administer ear drops.

Homemade Cheese and Cracker Lunch KitsDo your kids like those expensive pre-made lunch kits? I have a better and less costly idea that works for my 6 year old grand-daughter. When I need to pack her a lunch for school or a field trip, I take all store brand essentials to make the "kit".

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Paperclip to Hang TowelsI have been hanging up my washcloths and small towels by their labels in the bathroom on a nail in the wall. I wanted to do something similar in my kitchen with the kitchen towels, but I had only an old cloth napkin available with no label.

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Pink Hibiscus

Pink HibiscusMy dear parents started growing these hibiscus when I was in high school. My father was a master gardener and could probably grow roots on a pencil.

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Remembering Your KeysI hook my keys to an item if I need to remember to take it with me or bring it home from work, even if it is in the refrigerator.

Saving Money on Hand SoapHere is how I save money on soap. I do not have a brand loyalty, so when I see soap at rummage sales and garage sales, I buy it, often at 10-25 cents a bar. Often it is something fancy from a gift set. I have not paid full price for years.

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Scrambled Eggs and Hot DogsHere's an interesting way to serve scrambled eggs. Cut up left over hot dogs into bite size pieces, saute in butter with onions, and add two scrambled eggs for each hot dog used. Add salt and pepper to taste.

Start Seeds in Take-Out Coffee CupsSave your paper or other take-out coffee cups to plant seeds in if you start seeds for the garden in the house, as we do here in upstate NY.

Use Drink Mixes For SweeteningSweeten your tea by adding just a pinch of sugar-free ice tea or lemonade mix. It's much cheaper and more flavorful than adding sugar-free sweetener like Sweet n' Low or Splenda.

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Use Newborn Diapers for Swiffer PadThe answer to those expensive Swiffer Wet jet mop head refills - finally! Go to your local Dollar store, buy the cheapest newborn diapers they carry.

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Using Shower Caps for Bowl CoversAt beauty supply stores you can buy shower caps in numerous quantities, but reasonably priced. They usually come in boxes of varied sizes. These make great kitchen bowl covers when you have lost a lid, are too lazy to search for the lid.

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Make Blackberry Jam Without PectinWhen making blackberry jam, you can follow the same recipe as always but omit the pectin. Blackberries have enough natural pectin to set up by themselves.

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Saving Money on Cat ExpensesI took an old board, nailed leftover carpeting onto it for an 8 foot long climber and scratching post.

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Spatula to Remove Dough ResidueUse a spatula to clean off the dough that stuck to the counter/board when you were kneading. Just scrape away gently before adding water, and most comes off easily! Saves so much time, and paper towels.

Sweeter Spaghetti SauceTo make spaghetti sauce sweeter, try adding one tablespoon of grape jam.

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