Prolonging the Life of Simple Syrup
Strawberry syrup I need simple syrup all the time for cocktails, Italian sodas, and desserts. The thing is, I have a problem with it going bad. Simple syrup is a …
Money
How to save money, frugality
The Safety Razor
This is my safety razor. It’s from the 1940s. I use it to shave my legs. I originally got the razor from an antique store. I properly cleaned it, of …
5 Household Skills That Save Money
There are skills like sewing that may or may not save you money, depending on what you sew and how much you pay for fabric. Then there are skills that …
17 Supermarket Tips
The Consumerist has an article on 17 Supermarket Tricks, Tips And Insider Secrets You’re Probably Clueless About. Here are some I liked: 1. Shopping carts are getting bigger so you’ll …
The Best Time to Buy Anything During the Year
LifeHacker has a handy guide for The Best Time to Buy Anything During the Year. Good to know! Click for a larger version.
Cut Your Dryer Bill With This Simple Trick
Here’s a trick that’s supposed to cut how long it takes to dry your clothes, at least according to eHow: add a dry towel to the load. The towel is …
8 Tips For Saving Money
This savings plan is floating around the Internet. I like it because it showed how incremental savings can add up. When my son was born in 2012, I started saving …
10 Things Restaurants Aren’t Telling You
This article 10 Things Restaurants Aren’t Telling You from the perspective of “restaurant staffers” is pretty interesting. For example, did you know that the second cheapest bottle of wine is …
Food Swapping
[Image via Swap It Oakland] As the name suggests, food swapping is when friends and neighbors get together and swap food like garden produce or baked goods. In some areas …
Crochet Hook Set For $3.65 Shipped
Here is another good deal from Amazon: Crochet Hook Set For $3.65, including shipping. You get 12 crochet hooks ranging from 2 mm to 8 mm. Given how much one …
A Good Reason To Buy Local
Below is an image that shows how 10 companies control almost all the household products and packaged food we buy. Kind of crazy, don’t you think? Click on the image …