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Unless you're watching the home shopping network with a rapid eye for deals, spending night after night in front of the TV ain't saving you any money in a proactive way. So maybe it's time for a little idea inspiration.

Here are 25 frugal things you can do instead of watching TV tonight.

1. Go Thrift Shopping

Who needs more reasons to love thrift shopping? Thrifting can be a real money saver and wildly entertaining. Some shops stay open till 9:00 p.m., so make thrifting part of your prime time lineup.

Germs are all around us. In fact, the human body is made up of 100 trillion of them. That's right, you are literally one big walking germ.

For the most part, none of this is need for concern. A healthy adult immune system is equipped with the tools it needs to coexist with the majority of the germs we encounter in daily life. But, yes, there are some germs that have the power to make us sick, and those are the ones worth spending a little time and effort to rid from our lives.

Read on for our round-up of some of the germiest things we keep and fool-proof ways to disinfect them.

1. Bed Pillows

Telecommuting — that is, working from home instead of a traditional office setting — offers employees freedom, flexibility, and nearly infinite pantlessness. No wonder it's a growing trend.

Some work-at-home opportunities are more hype than hope, however, and many workers find that they are trading in convenience and lower commute costs for a lower earning potential and less job security. (See also: 30 Great Side Gigs)

So before you start fantasizing about an at-home work day, take a look at some of the worst jobs you can do from home, and why they often don't pan out for remote workers.

The cost of flying has never been higher. Which means the ways to potentially save on airfare have never been as… creative. (See also: 8 Airline Fees That Are Actually Worth Paying)

For those interested in bending a few rules, or looking a bit silly, you can skip some of the fees and chop down the price of a ticket, with these 10 of most ridiculous ways you can avoid those pesky airline fees.