DIY Dehydrating Marshmallows
Marshmallows can end up in the back of your cupboard, slowly fossilizing until you end up throwing them out. Still, they’re nice to have around, especially if you make your …
Money
How to save money, frugality
3 Pounds Of Dried Apples For $4
Here’s an example of how I Save Money By Dehydrating Fruit. My local grocery store frequently has a cart of marked down fruits and vegetables. Recently, the store had two …
Save Money Update: Michaels Frame And Taylor Digital Thermometer
Time for an update on my New Year’s Resolutions to Save Money By Contacting Companies When Things Break. Every time something I own breaks or malfunctions, I’ll contact the company …
Sew Your Own Cloth Menstrual Pads
I’m not sure if cloth pads are something I would do for my period, but I can see how they would save you money. Cloth pads last for years and …
10 Secrets the Airlines Don't Want You to Know
[Via] This article 10 Secrets the Airlines Don’t Want You to Know has some good pointers on dealing with airlines when they mess up. For example: Say ‘no’ to vouchers …
Save Money By Contacting Companies When Things Break
I don’t know about you, but things don’t seem well made anymore. They often break right after you get them. I’m not talking about when I accidentally break something I …
How Much Would You Save If You Ditched Cable?
How much is cable TV and a few streaming services like Netflix and Hulu really costing you? Slate has a calculator that lets you figure out the cheapest way to …
How Much Money Does Making Bread Save You?
While I’m still working on organizing my house, my other New Year’s Resolution is to get better at making bread. While I’m certain it’s worth it to bake bread for …
Frugal Tip: Cut Up Tubes To Get Every Drop Inside
Here’s a frugal tip that I can’t believe never occurred to me before. When you’re down to the dregs of a plastic container, simply cut the container up so you …
Cheap Wax From The Thrift Store
If you’re interested in No-Mess Candle Making, here’s a tip for getting cheap candle wax: check out your thrift store. They are full of half-burnt candles that usually sell for …
Make Your Own Charlotte Olympia's Cat Shoes
These Chralotte Olympia Cat Velvet Flats are great looking. The problem? They cost $660. (Really??) Screw that. Make your own. Born By The Seine shows you how. The tutorial doesn’t …