Tiny Black Bugs in Bed?
The next time you see these black bugs, try using some Scotch tape to grab a few (try not to crush them). Stick your sample to an index card. Show this to an entomologist or professional pest control person. For eradication (once you identify them), I suggest...
Table Decorating for Pasta Fundraiser?
Perhaps some appropriately-colored plasticware and paper plates. Perhaps some pictures of what your son and daughter will be doing in Kenya would be good.
Scrabble Theme Baby Shower?
If you can get some extra Scrabble tiles (from old games or the manufacturer of the game), try creating a baby-themed Scrabble game. Another alternative is to create a themed puzzle of your own. You can create a puzzle at Eclipse Crossword.
Planning a Yard Sale?
Hi, Trisha! Our family had a couple of yard sales last weekend. Some suggestions: 1) Advertise. Check the local papers about rates to advertise your yard sale. Put signs up the day before, if youre allowed (and remember to take them down after). Tell your friends...
Soak Off Jar Labels
The warm water and soap works well for getting the label off. Some labels just peel right off without the water--but then I have problems with residual glue (such as with this jar (it still had the candle in it at the time).
Use Store Receipts to Figure Savings
One thing Ive done is to use the Excel (spreadsheet) program to set up a coupon page. One book is set up with twelve pages (one for each month). Another book lists all 12 months with the totals for each one. On the first book, I list the stores across the top...
Have Fun When Journaling
Stickers, if you have them, are also good. But wherever you put them, thats where they stay.
Setting Up Your Garage Sale For Success
Have change (sometimes the customers will buy a 25-cent something and have a dollar). Also, bags (someone will buy a bunch of small things). Have a table or box with small things priced at 10-25 cents.
Removing Dried Ink from Clothing?
Have you tried rubbing alcohol? Try a little in an area where no one will notice first, though.
My Frugal Life: Stretching Dollars
It is very difficult to not be stressed when you have to worry about making the bills (Im seeing this in my family). Yet some dont have a problem with just pulling out the plastic for any old thing (I know because Ive done it).
Eliminating Leftovers and Food Waste
Just finished leftover spaghetti. One family member doesnt even like leftovers.
Make Dog Treats out of Hot Dogs
Ive done this, but Ive only cut the hot dogs into rounds and dehydrated them. Never tried using the oven. AND I got the hot dogs on sale, too!
Saving Money on Breakfast
There was one picture that I saved to my Pinterest page: cooking bacon, and then pouring hotcake batter over the cooking bacon (thus, bacon and hotcakes).
Creating a Budget for My Wedding?
There are some ideas of how to save on wedding items on the Living on a Dime site. TheKnot.com is exclusively devoted to weddings. The Tightwad Gazette books also have ideas. A good starting point: start writing down what YOU want. But a warning: if you look...
Finding Cheap Plants
One of our neighbors asked for some cuttings of our red apple iceplant for his yard. We were in the middle of trimming it, anyhow, so it worked out nicely and the plant thrives in his yard.
Saving on Dog Treats When Training
MilkBones and BlueDog treats can also be broken into smaller pieces.
How Can We Stretch Our Food Budget?
We dont have a scratch-and-dent store, but many stores here do have clearance racks. Items that arent selling well get marked down and sent there. Try checking those out.
Manufacturer's Coupons?
I have tried using coupons from manufacturers websites, and NO store in my area (save for Sprouts Farmers Market) will take them. I do go on Vons.com (I use the Vons card and Just4U). Two stores in my area do give credit for bringing your own bags (Sprouts...
