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"Hanging Clothes Inside to Dry Adds Moisture to the Air, but it is an Eyesore"

ElusiveButterfly @ElusiveButterfly (45941) • United States 23 Jan 17

Why buy an expensive humidifier when you can use simple techniques that our ancestors used? When we moved to our new place I thought I would really miss my clothes dryer. Well, I do miss it, but the good thing about having to...

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Christmas ideas

carolscash @carolscash (9491) • United States 19 Nov 10

I have been unemployed most of the year and my husband does keep the bills paid, but he doesn't seem to have any extra money and with Christmas getting near I am worried about how I will get gifts for my kids and family. Does...

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Did you know that you can freeze eggs?

beautyqueen26 @beautyqueen26 (16030) • United States 18 Apr 09

I was just reading a very interesting article today about how you can actually freeze eggs. Who knew! What a frugal idea. http://www.bukisa.com/articles/68031_how-long-will-that-keep I'm always trying to find new ways to...

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Frugal Dishwasher Detergent, what you think?

mamacathie @mamacathie (3928) • United States 14 Jan 09

I just started using a frugal recipe for dishwasher detergent and was wondering if anyone on here has used it or has something that might be better. I mix half borax, 20 mule team, with half baking soda,then add 2 tablespoons to...

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Need Ideas for Baby Shower coming up

mamacathie @mamacathie (3928) • United States 14 Jan 09

My son and his wife are having a baby in March, this will be our fifth grandbaby! It's a girl! I am a very frugal person and am in search for all and any ideas to cut back on the cost of the baby shower, including the cake,...

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Things Hard

KKKBsmom @KKKBsmom (1092) • United States 27 Apr 08

With things getting so hard these days... I have been looking for more ways to come up with saving... simple measures for tough times http://www.frugalvillage.net/2008/04/20/simple-measures-for-tough-times/ Another one of...

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besides the obvious, such as stringing popcorn and pine cones,

cher913 @cher913 (25781) • Canada 13 Nov 07

does anyone have any other frugal ideas on how to decorate your home for Christmas to make it look festive without spending a whole lot of money?

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Cheap cookware?

beautyqueen26 @beautyqueen26 (16030) • United States 13 Aug 07

I have heard that Calphalon cookware is the best, but since I've never tried it I can't be sure if that's true. With that being said, I'd like to locate a Calphalon pan at a reduced price so that I could try out the brand before...

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diamondgirl1956 @diamondgirl1956 (23) • United States 30 Nov 06

i am looking for ways to save money if anyone has any good ideas let me know diamondgirl1956

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