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Friday, February 29, 2008
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February 29, 2008 at 1:02 am ET
photo by syvwlch Our favorite cleaning products, supplies and tools help us save time and effort. If you don’t have a cleaning service or utility room and have been storing these items lined up in cabinets, ... (more)

Thursday, February 28, 2008
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February 28, 2008 at 8:22 am ET
photo by matthewlevine I love waking up to the familiar smells of bacon and eggs cooking and coffee brewing. The problem is that many families often don’t wake up on leisurely weekends at the same time, ... (more)

Wednesday, February 27, 2008
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February 27, 2008 at 12:22 pm ET
photo by eamonn Do you know the health hazards lurking in your bathroom? No, not your household cleaners. Think again. Take a look at your beauty products. Have you ever questioned the synthetic materials used to ... (more)

Monday, February 25, 2008
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February 25, 2008 at 10:32 am ET
photo by toofarnorth DEAR SARA: I have started to hang up a couple of loads each week on a clothesline rather than throwing them in the dryer. I was wondering how much money I save by ... (more)

Sunday, February 24, 2008
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February 24, 2008 at 10:44 am ET
photo by katmere “Cleaning your house while your kids are still growing is like shoveling the sidewalk before it stops snowing.” — Phyllis Diller The kitchen is sparkling clean. You leave the room for a few ... (more)

Saturday, February 23, 2008
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February 23, 2008 at 8:59 am ET
photo by misocrazy We live in a throwaway society. We’re so wasteful that people known as freegans (www.freegan.info), an anticonsumer environmentalist group, can salvage and survive, by choice, on what mainstream consumers discard. While they’re often ... (more)

Friday, February 22, 2008
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February 22, 2008 at 8:54 am ET
photo by audreyjm529 Are you going stir-crazy waiting for spring? Bring on the sunshine, cue the butterflies and give me the sweet scent of hyacinth. I’m done with short days, heating bills, gray skies and cold ... (more)

Monday, February 18, 2008
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February 18, 2008 at 12:26 pm ET
We’ve all been there. You’ve got too many bananas, mashed potatoes, eggs or zucchini, and the excess is threatening to rot in your kitchen. While some families are used to a week of turkey after ... (more)

Sunday, February 17, 2008
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February 17, 2008 at 12:17 am ET
We’re six weeks into the new year, and you’ve probably replaced your outdated calendar with a new one. If you didn’t throw your old one away, there are plenty of ways to reuse it. I ... (more)

Saturday, February 16, 2008
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February 16, 2008 at 12:21 pm ET
Sometimes, frugality isn’t enough. There are times when you need a few extra bucks to supplement your income, but an additional full-time job isn’t necessary. It can be a challenge to find ways to make ... (more)

Friday, February 15, 2008
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February 15, 2008 at 10:02 am ET
I’m a list maker. From groceries to reminders, it’s written down. I’m not so obsessed that my lists are well organized. The back of an envelope or a scrap of paper will do. One of ... (more)

Wednesday, February 13, 2008
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February 13, 2008 at 4:19 pm ET
Growing up, I never shopped at dollar stores. There weren’t any in my area yet. I was old enough to shop at Woolworth’s five-and-dime before they closed their doors, so I was aware of variety ... (more)

Tuesday, February 12, 2008
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February 12, 2008 at 4:24 pm ET
DEAR SARA: How do I remove hot glue from clothes? My son left some hot-glue sticks in his pockets, and they got washed. I have hot glue on socks, and now I found some on ... (more)

Monday, February 11, 2008
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February 11, 2008 at 4:55 pm ET
I have a confession. It’s my homekeeping weak spot. I can’t throw away my kids’ art projects. I save more than the typical handprint art. I cherish the stick-figure drawings the most. I have them ... (more)

Friday, February 8, 2008
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February 8, 2008 at 9:26 am ET
It’s the season for reselling unwanted gifts and rearranging our homes to accommodate new stuff. Out with the old and in with the new. Before you profit or purge, consider that there are others who ... (more)

Thursday, February 7, 2008
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February 7, 2008 at 2:26 pm ET
A reader once asked for a pot-roast recipe on my forums and got many recipes that included cola. They claimed it tenderized the meat. This didn’t sound appealing to me, so I forgot about it. ... (more)

Monday, February 4, 2008
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February 4, 2008 at 11:49 am ET
DEAR SARA: I’m thinking of starting my own small, at-home business. For now, it will be supplemental income. Hopefully, it will turn into something that I can do for extra money when I quit work. ... (more)

Sunday, February 3, 2008
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February 3, 2008 at 11:28 am ET
While I advocate simplifying your home by decluttering, there are times you might need to pack stuff away. According to the Self Storage Association, 10 percent of U.S. households are currently renting a self-storage unit. ... (more)

Friday, February 1, 2008
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February 1, 2008 at 12:36 am ET
Some people can talk about their hemorrhoids with total strangers, but they clam up when it comes to money talks with their spouse. Often, one person feels attacked, and then the blame game starts. Soon, ... (more)

Thursday, January 31, 2008
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January 31, 2008 at 12:38 am ET
This time of the year, daylight quickly turns to dusk. We crave the warmth of comfort foods. It’s time to showcase one of your winter assets — desserts baked with love. You can create unforgettable ... (more)

Monday, January 28, 2008
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January 28, 2008 at 12:55 pm ET
DEAR SARA: My son has denim jeans that are torn in both knees and a pocket here and there. What do you do with the denim material once they are no longer wearable? Dust rags? ... (more)

Sunday, January 27, 2008
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January 27, 2008 at 1:15 am ET
For years, I’ve applied plastic to our windows, during winter, to keep the draft out. It’s not a fun job, and the plastic kits get costly. I love the first tip below. Plenty of stores ... (more)

Saturday, January 26, 2008
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January 26, 2008 at 12:17 am ET
Valentine’s Day can be the most frustrating holiday. I see the tension rise as couples scramble to find the perfect romantic gift idea that isn’t a cliche or cheap and tacky. Most can’t afford luxury ... (more)

Friday, January 25, 2008
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January 25, 2008 at 12:16 am ET
Frugal discussions often mention pampering yourself. One way to experience luxury on a shoestring is by investing in a quality set of towels. White sales are approaching, so if your towels are threadbare and scratchy, ... (more)

Thursday, January 24, 2008
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January 24, 2008 at 8:10 am ET
Fridge check! When is the last time you cleaned and organized your refrigerator? If you lose food in your refrigerator, shove in food to make it fit or aren’t sure how old food is, it’s ... (more)

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