Posted August 11, 2008 - 21:50 by Nora Dunn
Life Hacks, Food and Drink, DIY, Green Living, Lifestyle
You can make soy milk, veggie burgers, and tofu at home for literally pennies on the dollar. $1.50 in soy beans can produce 24 meals. It's fun and super nutritious. Learn exactly how in this informative article.
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Posted July 30, 2008 - 21:16 by Linsey Knerl
Frugal Living, Life Hacks, Food and Drink, DIY, General Tips
I’m a dill pickle addict. Once that seal has been popped on my jar of Claussen dills, I usually take care of that jar within 24 hours. Pickles aren’t cheap, however, so I went for a DIY remedy that tastes pretty darn good (and you won’t need any canning abilities to get it done.)
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Posted July 26, 2008 - 14:54 by Linsey Knerl
Frugal Living, Shopping, DIY, Green Living, Lifestyle
Everyone’s looking to become less dependent on the traditional economy. As we wean ourselves from manufactured luxuries and discover ways to create for ourselves, it can be difficult finding where to start. This handful of print magazines offers timeless advice and step-by-step instructions for living on less. There’s something here for everyone!
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Posted July 23, 2008 - 12:05 by Linsey Knerl
Frugal Living, General Tips, Lifestyle, DIY
I’ve always been content to have a place to lay my head, regardless of my apparent lack of design skills. A good, comfy mattress and a solid frame to withstand my slumbers are all I really desire. A recent trip to San Francisco, however, inspired me to dream bigger with a bed that suits my style and won’t break my budget. Here’s the scoop on holding your own inexpensive Build-A-Bed Workshop.
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Posted July 21, 2008 - 07:00 by Jason White
DIY
I'm pretty good around the house. I can make most small, household repairs, and have even been known to take on a larger DIY project or two to save a buck. However, I know my limitations, and will gladly call in the experts when I am out of my league.
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Posted July 10, 2008 - 08:22 by Linsey Knerl
Frugal Living, Life Hacks, Food and Drink, DIY
It’s getting to be unbearably hot in many areas of the country, and frozen treats are a healthy way to cool off. With ice cream bars running $5 a small box locally, I went on a search to find inexpensive, alternative recipes to feed our family. What I found were six surprisingly easy ways to stock my freezer on the cheap!
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Posted June 28, 2008 - 08:54 by Linsey Knerl
Frugal Living, DIY, Lifestyle
Ever since I left the city and crept my way back into my childhood farm house, I have been slowly adjusting to a simpler lifestyle. Living On An Acre has been a steady and dependable guide to covering the bases of both the practicalities and the possibilities of living a more sustainable dream.
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Posted June 10, 2008 - 07:49 by Paul Michael
Frugal Living, Life Hacks, Food and Drink, DIY, General Tips
Todd Wilbur is a name you may well have heard before. For lack of a better word, he’s a copycat…and a cool one at that. From homemade Twinkies to homecooked Big Macs, Todd can recreate just about anything from your favorite American restaurant chain. Now you can learn how to make those famous meals and snacks and save a bundle.
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Posted June 2, 2008 - 04:36 by Myscha Theriault
DIY, Green Living
Recently, at an open mic night event my husband and I attended with friends, I noticed an interesting use of a recycled necktie. Seeing this reminded me of a skirt I saw years ago in the same medium. So I got to thinking, what else can you create from old neckties?
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Posted May 16, 2008 - 20:28 by Margaret Garcia-Couoh
Frugal Living, DIY, Art and Leisure, Budgeting
Money or not, things around the house need fixing, painting and up keep that goes beyond DIY. It might be a good time to look around your neighborhood for someone who'll trade his or her valuable skill for yours. And a good time to assess just exactly what skills you have to contribute.
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