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What on Earth Can I Do With These Chinese Leftovers?
We’ve all faced that moment of truth: You open the refrigerator door and there sit the Chinese leftovers from last night’s dinner, looking a little wilted and more than a little judgmental. You didn’t throw them away — good…
American Institution Older Than The Lightbulb Just Got Rescued From Extinction
The Farmers’ Almanac was purchased by a new owner on Wednesday, saving the publication from “permanent closure,” according to a press release.The 208-year-old publication was “acquired under new ownership” by Farmers’ Almanac…
Why You Should Never Be Late Paying Your Rent
Some days, my email inbox fills me with joy. And then there are the days that a message nearly breaks my heart. That was the case when I opened this letter from one of my dear readers who lives in Missouri.Dear Mary: In one…
You Need an Insurance Checkup
From regular oil changes to changing furnace filters and annual trips to the dentist, smart consumers know that preventive maintenance can avoid costly repairs down the road. Insurance is another item that needs to go on your…
Mortgage Lender Calling Every Hour All Day Long!
Dear Mary: We are one month behind on our mortgage payments and plan to catch up this month. We have told our credit union we will pay half on the 1st and the second half on the 13th. This will bring us current. Still, they…
How Often Should You Wash Everything? A Launderer’s Guide
We all know the laundry pile never goes away. But instead of guessing your way through life, here’s a no-nonsense guide to how often you should launder key household fabrics — and yes, that includes your sheets, towels and…
11 Ways to Use Aluminum Foil Around the House to Make Life Easier
Using aluminum foil to line cookie sheets or to keep a steak hot while you finish getting everything ready to eat are nothing new when it comes to useful household tips. But there are many other ways to use aluminum foil you…
Favorite Household Cleaners You Can Make Yourself for Just Pennies
It pretty much kills me to spend money for things I know I can make myself for less than their pricey commercial cousins.Take cleaning products for example. Knowing how to make things for pennies that cost dollars at the…
The Ultimate Restaurant Menu Cheat Sheet
A restaurant menu is no big deal, right? It’s just a list of the food items that a restaurant offers its customers. Sure it is. Plus a whole lot more.Before menus ever make it to the printer, restaurant owners hire menu…
Warm Hands, Warm Heart and a $2 DIY Rice Pack
There’s a certain chill that no amount of layers can fix, the kind that creeps up your sleeves, numbs your fingers, and makes you wonder if your blood type is iced tea. That’s when I reach for one of my favorite frugal…
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