by admin on January 21, 2008
For many people, meat is one of the most expensive items in their food budget. Even when buying the cheapest cuts of meat, the costs can add up quickly. With a little careful planning, you can save big bucks off of your grocery shopping expenses. Check out the following tips to help significantly slash your food budget.
1) Save Money By Buying Meat at the Right Time
When you buy can have as big of an impact on cost as what you buy. For example, turkey can be purchased inexpensively at specific times of the year, with the best prices occurring around Thanksgiving. Look for great “buy one / get one” deals and other specials that are combined with the rest of your grocery purchase. Plan your shopping trip carefully to enjoy those extra savings.
2) Buy Store Brands
Buy store brand meats rather than expensive name brands. Don’t pay for the advertising campaigns of those well-known names. According to meat-cutters, both meats generally come from the same processing plants; the only difference between store brand meats and big name brands are the labels.
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by admin on January 20, 2008
Saving money on your household expenses is one of the best ways to stay within your budget. There are many different ways to cut costs simply by making a few minor changes in your daily life. These adjustments may seem small, but the money you’ll save can add up to thousands of dollars over the course of the year. Get started today in order to increase your financial fitness and prevent overspending in the future.
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by admin on January 19, 2008
How to Make Your Own Drain Cleaner
Paying someone to unclog your drains is expensive, so save money by learning how to unclog drains yourself. The following recipe for frugal drain cleaner is a great place to start and be sure to learn how to unclog a sink.
What You’ll Need:
- 1/2 cup white vinegar
- 3 tablespoons baking soda
- 1 full pan of boiling water
Directions:
Mix white vinegar and baking soda with a small amount of warm water and pour into the open drain. Allow the mixture to sit for several minutes in order to help break up the clog. Slowly pour boiling water down the drain to rinse and remove clog.
by admin on January 18, 2008
Oil stains in your garage can be difficult to remove, but there is a simple and frugal way to get rid of these unsightly marks. With a little work and some kitty litter, you can get rid of ugly oil stains without spending a lot of money on cleaning supplies.
What You’ll Need:
Any brand of kitty litter
Washing detergent
Stiff-bristled scrub brush
Steps:
1. Spread a generous amount of kitty litter over the stained areas.
2. Grind the kitty litter into the stain with your foot.
3. Leave the kitty litter sitting on the stain for at least a week and continue rubbing it into the stain.
4. After a week or so, sweep up the kitty litter and dispose of it.
5. Sprinkle some washing detergent on the stain and use a stiff-bristled brush to scrub the cement.
6. Wash off the affected area with a garden hose or mop it up.
Tips:
If the stains persist, repeat the process and allow the kitty litter to sit on the stain longer.
by admin on January 17, 2008
As many frugal people know, vinegar has hundreds of household uses. Not only is it great for cleaning; it’s also fast and very, very affordable. Instead of spending big bucks on expensive name brand cleaners, try out some of these great thrifty tips and tricks for using vinegar to clean your house.
Which kind of vinegar works best for household cleaning? White vinegar is the preferred choice of most thrifty cleaning experts. White vinegar cheaper than store-bought cleansers and has the added bonus of being much safer and environmentally-friendly.
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by vanwagcin on January 12, 2008
The USDA offers a My Food Pyramid Program for teachers and schools. All program materials encourage students to make food and physical activity choices that will support a healthy lifestyle.
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