Posted July 1, 2009 - 12:48 by Linsey Knerl
Frugal Living, Green Living, DIY
I’m a sucker for brand-name cleaning supplies, and while it’s no crime to be brand-loyal and use what works best for you and your family, often times there are shortcuts that can cut back on cleaning time – and out-of-pocket expenses. The July issue of All You Magazine had some of the most inspiring ways to get your cleaning jobs done for less. Here are my top picks, along with some additional ways to stretch that dollar!
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Posted October 26, 2008 - 15:12 by Linsey Knerl
Life Hacks, Productivity, General Tips
For many, time is money, and so it shouldn’t surprise me that there is now an official guide on how to read more in less time. I had always been curious about the science of speed reading. This book enlightened me on how to do it, and helped me decide whether it was something I wanted to do at all.
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Posted October 6, 2008 - 06:54 by Linsey Knerl
Life Hacks, General Tips
I’m no cake professional. I can barely manage a Betty Crocker boxed mix with the fluffy frosting from a can. I appreciate all the hard work that goes into a professional piece (be it for weddings, birthdays, or that retirement party.) Check out my tips for faking cake proficiency, and see what happens when it all goes terribly wrong.
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Posted October 4, 2008 - 13:43 by Linsey Knerl
Frugal Living, Life Hacks, General Tips, DIY
Surprisingly simple, and totally affordable, this roundup of quick and easy recipes, tips, and hacks are sure to inspire. Create your own self-tanning lotion, never waste rice again, give during tough times, and more!
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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 June 29, 2008 - 19:47 by Linsey Knerl
Life Hacks, Productivity, Technology, Freebies
I’ve owned my desktop PC for a little over 3 years, and most days I’m scared to look into my folders to see what I’ve been hoarding. Wading through thousands of pictures, Word documents and PDF’s to “trim the fat” is not something I look forward to. A recently discovered free program, however, has taken that task and made it completely possible.
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Posted June 4, 2008 - 16:27 by Linsey Knerl
Life Hacks, General Tips
It has happened to the best of us. You step into the shower, fiddling with the temp controls, only to find there is no hot water. You can curse and you can cry, but even the speediest of repairs may take a day or two (to wait for parts and/or labor.) What’s a girl or guy to do?
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Posted May 19, 2008 - 05:22 by Linsey Knerl
Frugal Living, Life Hacks, Health and Beauty
Oops, I did it again. Thinking that just one unprotected hour in the sun would be alright, I fried my fair Danish skin. I really know better, but it can happen to the best of us. Here are some very useful home concoctions and common sense tips for easing the pain and feeling better quick.
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Posted November 20, 2007 - 07:08 by Linsey Knerl
Frugal Living, Life Hacks, Green Living, General Tips
I love to use household products in various unique ways, so I was thrilled to learn about some new-to-me hacks for the Original Dawn Dish Soap. Sent to me by Mary Hunt as part of the EveryDay Cheapskate Debt-Proof Living Newsletter, I’ve highlighted my favorite tips and how they worked for me.
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