Tag: education
group name: frugalites
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January 04, 2007 11:22 AM EST --
One of the most often stated New Year's resolution is be more organized. Here's some ideas for the newby organizer or veteran.
Prioritized To-Do Lists are fundamentally important to efficient . . . more
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December 12, 2006 01:12 PM EST --
Tie Dye a T-Shirt - mix a solution of Kool Aid in a container, tie a rubber band around a section of the t-shirt and soak.
<hr>Preserving a newspaper clipping - large bottle of club soda and 1/2 . . . more
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January 17, 2007 09:35 AM EST --
NOW ALL THINGS ARE MADE CLEAR
At one time in my life, I thought I had a handle on the meaning of the word "service." "It's the act of doing things for other people."
Then . . . more
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January 17, 2007 09:53 AM EST --
Instant Mallet
Cabinetry projects often require a rubber-headed tool so marks don't appear as you tap wood into place. Save toolbox space by converting a hammer into a mallet in seconds. For . . . more
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August 06, 2007 09:50 AM EDT --
TODAY'S THRIFTY TIP:
Are you looking for a cheap night out? Concerts in the local park, art displays and picnics are wonderful, cheap 'date' ideas, whether . . . more
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August 06, 2007 09:53 AM EDT --
TODAY'S THRIFTY TIP:
Need A Change?
Paint is cheaper than wallpaper. Use paint effects such as sponge painting, rag rolling, and stenciling to . . . more
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September 25, 2007 06:36 PM EDT --
Believe it or not putting some jalapeno in your tuna salad is not that strange and can liven up an otherwise boring sandwich. The sandwich has the added health benefits of . . . more
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November 06, 2006 01:24 PM EST --
1 cup heavy cream
2 tsp instant espresso powder
3 TBSP powdered sugar
1/4 tsp vanilla
In a medium bowl combine the cream, espresso powder and vanilla. Beat
with an electric mixer while . . . more
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January 04, 2007 11:21 AM EST --
1. Review all of your insurance
Home owner's insurance, vehicle insurance, health insurance, life insurance, whatever you have. The beginning of the year is a perfect time to be sure you're . . . more
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December 12, 2006 01:14 PM EST --
Budweiser beer conditions the hair
Cool whip will condition your hair in 15 min
Mayonnaise will kill lice , it will also condition your hair
Elmers Glue-paint on your face, allow . . . more
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December 12, 2006 01:27 PM EST --
Yard Sale Buyers' Blunders
Being an "Early Bird"
If the paper says the sale starts at 7 a.m., don't show up at 6 a.m. and don't drive by the night before in hopes . . . more
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January 12, 2007 08:59 AM EST --
I ran across this article in WOMAN'S DAY magazine and it is just too GOOD not to include in my tips.
The first three Money Myths are:
Myth If I just had more money, all of my problems would . . . more
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December 04, 2006 02:21 PM EST --
Every year, fraudulent coupons cost retailers like Meijer over $500 million. However, by combining efforts with our manufacturing partners and with our valued customers, Meijer can make sure that fraudulent . . . more
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May 19, 2007 09:39 PM EDT --
Prologue…..
Narrator:It . . . more
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January 12, 2007 08:56 AM EST --
Myth Buying things on credit is a smart financial strategy because I’m using someone else’s money.
Reality You’re using the bank’s money.
Buying on credit creates a very expensive . . . more
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December 12, 2006 11:31 AM EST --
INGREDIENTS:
12 oz white chocolate, coarsely chopped
14 oz can sweetened condensed milk
1/4 c coarsely chopped peppermint candies
DIRECTIONS:
Butter an 8-inch square baking pan; line . . . more
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December 12, 2006 02:19 PM EST --
Milk, Sweetened Condensed
1 cup instant nonfat dry milk plus 2/3 cup granulated sugar, 1/2 cup boiling water and 3 tablespoons melted butter can be substituted for 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed . . . more
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December 12, 2006 02:21 PM EST --
Cornstarch
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour or 2 teaspoons arrowroot starch can be substituted for 1 tablespoon cornstarch.
Corn Syrup, Light
1 cup dark corn syrup can . . . more
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December 12, 2006 02:22 PM EST --
Chervil
1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes plus 1/8 teaspoon rubbed, dried sage can be substituted for 1 teaspoon chervil.
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Chicken or Beef Broth
1 cup hot water and 1 teaspoon . . . more
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December 12, 2006 02:24 PM EST --
Alcohol/Liqueur
When making substitutions for alcohols, it is important to keep the volume of liquid in the recipe the same as originally called for. Depending on the recipe, apple juice . . . more
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