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- +Around The House (49)
- A Door? A Desk!
- A Dryer Sheet Replacement
- A Nicer (and More Frugal) Oven Cleaner
- “Sales” Not The Only Going-Out-Of-Business Bargains
- Blood Stains Out of Carpeting
- Borrow Little Used Items
- Bottled Hand-Soap Strategies
- Clean Your Air Conditioner
- Diskette Racks Out of Milk Jugs
- DIY Air Conditioner Filter
- DIY Stamp Dispenser
- Don’t Buy Too Much Appliance
- Don’t Procrastinate on Spills
- Easy Fix For Appliances That Just Quit
- Empty Irons After Use
- Extend the Life of Appliances
- Fix Air Conditioning Exhaust
- Have Screwdriver, Will Assemble
- Heating Your House Via The Shower
- Hit Up Your Actual Office For Home Office Supplies
- Instead of paper towels use
- Keep Your Closets Closed to Save on Heat
- Keep Your Microwave Clean!
- Kitty Litter - More Uses
- Let Your Dryer Do Double Duty
- Magazine Racks Out of Cereal Boxes
- Make Dryer Sheets Do Double-Time
- Make The Most of Your Cleaning Supplies
- Pet Carpet Accident Solution
- Postage Scale Alternative
- Recycling Junk Mail Envelopes
- Remove Soap Scum From Washing Machines
- Removing Lint From Hair Dryers
- Removing Mildew
- Removing Polyester From Irons
- Removing Self-Stick Stamps From Envelopes
- Reuse Vacuum Cleaner Bags
- Rub Out Carpet Stains
- Save On Exterminator and Rug Cleaning Trip Charges
- Saving in the Shower
- Shred to Thwart ID Theft
- Sparkling Clean Dishes, Cheaply
- The Frugalest Small Appliance
- The Proper Way To Cover TV’s and Monitors
- Tiny House Movement Heats Up
- Troll Yard Sales for Familiar Appliances
- Trouble with Chewing Gum
- TV/VCR Quick Fix
- Use The Half Method
- +Back to School (22)
- Avoid Plastic Book Covers
- Avoid Pre-Packaged Single-Serve Lunch Additions
- Back To School Shopping: Start Light
- Books - Educational Travel on a Shoestring
- Don't Scrimp on Backpacks
- Inexpensive Lunch Option
- Inexpensive Ways for College Students to Stay in Touch
- Keep a Child's Tastes in Mind
- Maximize College Tuition Money
- Organize a Clothing Swap
- School Supplies Tax-Deductible
- Search for Student Textbooks Online
- Shop Alone
- Shop for Supplies Online
- Stock Up On and Store Supplies
- Take Stock of Supplies Early
- Thrift Stores Not Just for Back to School Clothes
- Try eBay for Name-Brand Clothing
- Use Your Car to Schoolpool
- When School Shopping With Children, Stay In Control
- When Shopping, Bring the Child Along
- Working With Children When It Comes to School Shopping
- +Beauty, Health and Hygiene (22)
- A Use For Old Pantyhose
- Aromatherapy Bath Bubbles Recipe
- Bee Sting First Aid
- Bottled Hand-Soap Strategies
- Bug Bite and Sunburn First Aid
- Cheap & Effective Burn Treatment
- Clarifying Hair Treatment
- Clean Humidifiers Regularly
- Deep Condition Your Hair
- DIY Bath Salts
- Easy Splinter Solution
- Extend Your Bubble Bath
- Grad Hair Day
- Highlight Your Hair
- How-to: Milk Baths
- Is The Economic Collapse a Good Thing?
- Make Your Own Ice Pack
- Old Pantyhose to Your Fingernail Rescue
- Removing Lint From Hair Dryers
- Save Money on Vitamins
- Six Tips for Health Insurance Savings
- What Not To Take A Multi-Vitamin With
- +Books (35)
- Books - 400 Three & Four Ingredient Recipes
- Books - Baking Soda...
- Books - Beating The System
- Books - Cheap Talk With Frugal Friends
- Books - Chick Living
- Books - Crazy About Crockery
- Books - Educational Travel on a Shoestring
- Books - Elegant Frugal Costumes
- Books - Fix-It and Forget-It Cookbook
- Books - Frommer's Frugal Traveler's Guides: Ireland
- Books - Frommer's Frugal Traveler's Guides: Ireland
- Books - Frugal Families
- Books - Frugal Indulgents
- Books - Frugal Living for Dummies
- Books - Frugal Luxuries
- Books - Frugal Luxuries by the Seasons
- Books - Frugal Yachting
- Books - Not Your Mother's Slow Cooker Cookbook
- Books - Pinch a Penny Till It Screams
- Books - Saving Money Any Way You Can
- Books - Slow Cooking
- Books - The American Frugal Housewife
- Books - The Complete Crockery Cookbook
- Books - The Frugal Almanac
- Books - The Frugal Bride
- Books - The Frugal Entrepreneur
- Books - The Frugal Family's Kitchen Book
- Books - The Frugal Gardener
- Books - The Frugal Globetrotter
- Books - The Frugal Senior
- Books - The Frugal Woman's Guide to a Rich Life
- Books - The Mom's Guide to Earning and Saving Thousands on the Internet
- Books - The Smart Mom's Guide to Staying Home
- Books - Too Broke to Shop and Can't Cook Anyhow
- Books - Use It Up Cookbook
- +Brides and Weddings (32)
- Alternate Sources For Wedding Dresses
- Books - The Frugal Bride
- Buffet Less Expensive Than Sit-Down?
- Buy Your Wedding Dress in Your Current Size
- Buying Bridal and Bridesmaids Dresses From The Same Shop
- Check Out Your Local College For Photographers
- Choose Balloons Over Flowers
- Consider Mail Order For Your Wedding Dress
- Cut Flowers at the Wedding
- Divorces on the Cheap: Saving Money on your Uncoupling
- Don't Get Talked Into Expensive Photo Packages
- Final Reception Headcount Tips
- Floral Donations
- Focusing Your Wedding Floral Attention
- Fraternal Organizations The Key to Wedding Receptions
- Inexpensive Dancing Magic
- Keep The Wedding Dress Simple, For Now
- Load Up On Disposable Cameras
- Make Bridal and Bridesmaid's Bouquets Do Double-Duty
- Renting Plants vs. Buying Floral Arrangements
- Restaurant Receptions
- Save Money By Simplifying Floral Arrangements
- Save Money on Ceremony Flowers
- Save on Bridesmaid Dresses With Local Seamstresses
- Save On Catering By Doing Some Yourself
- Save On Decorating Pews
- Save On Wedding Dresses By… Renting?
- Shopping Around For Caterers
- Solutions For Curing Alcohol Bloat ($-Wise)
- The Power of Silk (Flowers)
- Uncle Bob, Photographer
- Working With Your Florist
- +Children (20)
- A Use For Crayon Stubs
- Baby Powder Alternative
- Buy Canadian To Save Money?
- Buy Clothing That Fits and Clothing That Will Fit (for Children)
- Buy or Wash More - Which is Cheaper?
- Children's Clothing Replacement Policy
- Decorating a Child's Room With Advertising Castoffs
- DIY Baby Wipes
- Frozen Fruit Treats
- How To Buy Growing Children's Clothing
- Make Your Own Play Dough
- Make Your Own Sidewalk Chalk
- Make Your Own Tub Crayons
- Plan Ahead To Save on Bicycles
- Print Out Online Coloring Pages
- Recycling Kiddie Pools
- The Babysitting Buddy System
- Toy Trading Rings
- When Shopping With Children, Give Them Tasks
- Winter Coat Buying For Kids
- +Clothing (55)
- A Dryer Sheet Replacement
- A Step for Dealing With a New Rag
- Abandon Ye Dryer
- Adios Mismatched/Orphaned Socks
- Air Out Clothing Instead of Cleaning?
- Announce Yourself Receptive to Hand-Me-Downs
- Apron: Your Life Preserver in the Kitchen
- Avoid "Stiff Clothes" Line Drying Syndrome
- Avoid Dry Clean Only Clothing
- Avoid The Iron
- Avoid Trendy Clothing
- Best Way To Sell Used Clothing
- Books - Elegant Frugal Costumes
- Button Replacement 101
- Care of Men's Suits
- Care of Ties
- Categorize Your Clothing According to Use
- Children's Clothing Replacement Policy
- Coat Makeovers (aka, Reline, Reline)
- Dealing With Ink Stains
- Dryer Sheet Alternative
- Drying Multiple Loads of Clothes
- Fix Glossy Clothing
- Fix Sticking Zippers
- Frugal Does Not Mean Cheap
- How To Buy Growing Children's Clothing
- How To Remove Mildew From Clothes
- Keep Good Clothes From Getting Wrinkled
- Let Your Dryer Do Double Duty
- Make Dryer Sheets Do Double-Time
- Make your fabric softener last longer by adding
- Matching Cloth To Make Small Repairs
- Old Pantyhose as Lint Remover
- Old Pantyhose to Your Fingernail Rescue
- Organize a Clothing Swap
- Polish Your Shoes Before Wearing
- Quickly Dry Out Shoes
- Remove Fruit Juice Stains
- Repairing Clothes Snaps
- Resole, Resole, Resole!
- Save Electricity While Ironing
- Save With White Towels
- Save Your Heels
- Stretching Out Your Dryer Sheets
- Tip To Whiten Dingy Socks
- Trouble with Chewing Gum
- Try eBay for Name-Brand Clothing
- Use The Half Method
- Uses For Hemmed Material
- Uses For Old Coats and Jackets
- Wash Clothes in Cold Water
- Washing Clothes To Keep Them Looking Good & Lasting Well
- Weatherproof Shoes and Pocketbooks
- Women Should Frequent The Men's Department
- Zipper Repair – The Bypass Method
- +Computers (552)
- +Free Software and Services (207)
- 30 Boxes
- 4shared.com - Free Online Storage
- AbiWord
- Absolute Uninstaller - Free Unistallation Utility
- ActiveScan
- Adobe Buzzword - Free Word Processing
- Adobe Reader
- AIM
- ajaxWindows
- AlfaSoft
- Allway Sync
- AppSnap
- Audacity
- avast! antivirus
- AVG Free Anti-Virus
- Avira AntiVir
- Backpack
- BattStat
- BitLet - Free Web-Based Torrent Client
- Bloglines
- Bluestring
- Bug.gd
- CCleaner
- CCleaner - Free System Tool
- CO2 Saver
- Command & Conquer Gold
- Comodo Firewall Pro
- Defraggler - Free Defrag Tool
- Disaffected!
- Dopplr
- DownThemAll
- DriveImage XML
- DropBoks
- Dungeon Runners
- Eraser - Free Security Tool
- EssentialPIM
- EULAlyzer
- Eusing Free Registry Cleaner
- Fact200
- FastStone Image Viewer
- FeedDemon
- FeedReader
- FeedShow
- FileZilla - Free FTP Client
- FireFox
- FixMyMovie - Free Video Software
- Flightstats
- Flock
- flOw
- FotoFlexer
- Foxit Reader
- Freeciv
- FreeMind
- Freespire
- GIMP
- Gizmo5
- Glary Utilities
- Glide OS
- Gliffy
- Gmail
- Google Desktop
- Google Docs
- Google Reader
- Google Toolbar
- gOS
- Greasemonkey
- HandBrake
- Hotspot Shield
- HouseCall Free Scan
- HTTracker Website Copier
- IBM Lotus Symphany
- IDrive - Free Online Storage
- IE7Pro
- iLike - Free Audio Service
- IrfanView
- iTunes
- iTunes Library Updater
- Jing
- Juice
- Jumpcut
- KompoZer
- Kruptos 2
- Lala - Online Audio Service
- Launchy
- Lightning
- Little Fighter 2
- Maxthon
- Meebo
- Microsoft Virtual PC
- miniMIZE - Desktop Enhancing Application
- Mint
- Miro
- Miro
- MizPee
- Moffsoft FreeCalc
- MP3 Rocket
- NetSetMan
- Netvibes
- Notepad++
- ObjectDock
- Online PDF Viewer
- ooVoo
- OpenOffice.org
- Openomy
- Opera
- Orbit Downloader
- Paint.NET
- Passpack
- PC Flank
- Photoscape
- Picasa
- Picnik
- Pidgin
- PrinterShare
- ProcessLibrary
- Quero Toolbar
- RealWorld Cursor Editor
- Remember The Milk
- RocketDock
- rsizr
- RSS Bandit
- RSS Ticker
- Sandboxie - Free Security Application
- ScribeFire Blog Editor
- Scribus
- SeaMonkey
- Second Life
- Secunia Personal Software Inspector
- SecureZIP - Free Windows Utility
- Shareaza
- ShieldsUP!
- Skype
- Slacker Personal Radio
- SlickRun
- Smart Defrag
- SmoothWall Express
- Soundsnap - Free Effects and Loops
- SPAMfighter
- Splashup
- Stellarium
- Sunbird
- SyncMyCal
- Ta-da List
- TalkShoe
- Task Killer - Free Process Manager
- TerraServer
- The Levelator
- ThreatFire
- Thunderbird
- TimeBridge
- Torrent Swapper
- TrackMyShipments - Shipping Management
- Trillian
- TrueCrypt
- Ubuntu
- Universal Extractor - Free File Extractor
- URL Snooper
- Ustream.tv
- uTorrent - BitTorrent Client
- Virustotal Uploader
- Vista Drive Icon
- Vista Start Menu
- VLC Media Player
- Voo2do
- Wavosaur
- WeFi
- Winamp
- WindowBlinds
- Windows Live
- WinMatrix - Windows Desktop Customization
- xplorer2
- XYplorer - Free Windows File Manager
- Y! Live
- Yahoo! Widgets
- YouConvertIt
- Zamzar - Free Online Converter
- Zillow.com - Online Real Estate Service
- Zoho
- ZoneAlarm
- Zotero
- +Audio (14)
- +Business and Productivity (39)
- 30 Boxes
- Adobe Buzzword - Free Word Processing
- Adobe Reader
- Backpack
- EssentialPIM
- FastStone Image Viewer
- FotoFlexer
- Foxit Reader
- FreeMind
- GIMP
- Gliffy
- Google Docs
- IBM Lotus Symphany
- IrfanView
- Jing
- Lightning
- Moffsoft FreeCalc
- Notepad++
- Online PDF Viewer
- OpenOffice.org
- Paint.NET
- Photoscape
- Picasa
- Picnik
- Remember The Milk
- rsizr
- Scribus
- Splashup
- Sunbird
- SyncMyCal
- Ta-da List
- TimeBridge
- TrackMyShipments - Shipping Management
- Voo2do
- Windows Live
- Zoho
- +Calculators (1)
- +Calendars and PIMs (10)
- +Desktop Publishing (1)
- +Document Management (3)
- +Images and Graphics (13)
- +Office Suites (4)
- +Programming (1)
- +Project Management (1)
- +Shipping (1)
- +Word Processing (3)
- +Games (8)
- +Home and Education (6)
- +Internet Software (54)
- AIM
- BitLet - Free Web-Based Torrent Client
- Bloglines
- DownThemAll
- Fact200
- FeedShow
- FileZilla - Free FTP Client
- FireFox
- Flock
- Gizmo5
- Gmail
- Google Reader
- Google Toolbar
- Greasemonkey
- HTTracker Website Copier
- IE7Pro
- KompoZer
- Maxthon
- Meebo
- MP3 Rocket
- Netvibes
- ooVoo
- Opera
- Orbit Downloader
- Pidgin
- Quero Toolbar
- RSS Bandit
- RSS Ticker
- ScribeFire Blog Editor
- SeaMonkey
- Shareaza
- Skype
- SPAMfighter
- TalkShoe
- Thunderbird
- Torrent Swapper
- Trillian
- uTorrent - BitTorrent Client
- Windows Live
- Zotero
- +Blogging (4)
- +Chat and Instant Messaging (7)
- +Downloads and FTP (1)
- +Email (5)
- +File Sharing (6)
- +HTML Editors and Web Authoring (2)
- +Internet Research (1)
- +Internet Utilities (2)
- +RSS Utilities (10)
- +Telephony (3)
- +Web Browsers (14)
- +Operating Systems (15)
- +Utilities For Computer (76)
- Absolute Uninstaller - Free Unistallation Utility
- ActiveScan
- AlfaSoft
- Allway Sync
- AppSnap
- avast! antivirus
- AVG Free Anti-Virus
- Avira AntiVir
- BattStat
- Bluestring
- Bug.gd
- CCleaner
- CCleaner - Free System Tool
- CO2 Saver
- Comodo Firewall Pro
- Defraggler - Free Defrag Tool
- DriveImage XML
- Eraser - Free Security Tool
- EULAlyzer
- Eusing Free Registry Cleaner
- Glary Utilities
- Google Desktop
- Hotspot Shield
- HouseCall Free Scan
- IDrive - Free Online Storage
- Kruptos 2
- Launchy
- Microsoft Virtual PC
- miniMIZE - Desktop Enhancing Application
- NetSetMan
- ObjectDock
- Openomy
- Passpack
- PC Flank
- PrinterShare
- ProcessLibrary
- RealWorld Cursor Editor
- RocketDock
- Sandboxie - Free Security Application
- Secunia Personal Software Inspector
- SecureZIP - Free Windows Utility
- ShieldsUP!
- SlickRun
- Smart Defrag
- SmoothWall Express
- Task Killer - Free Process Manager
- ThreatFire
- TrueCrypt
- Universal Extractor - Free File Extractor
- Virustotal Uploader
- Vista Drive Icon
- Vista Start Menu
- WeFi
- WindowBlinds
- WinMatrix - Windows Desktop Customization
- xplorer2
- XYplorer - Free Windows File Manager
- Yahoo! Widgets
- YouConvertIt
- Zamzar - Free Online Converter
- ZoneAlarm
- +AntiVirus (17)
- +Backup (9)
- +Compression (7)
- +Desktop and Customization (18)
- +Encryption and Security (12)
- +File Conversion (7)
- +Firewall (10)
- +Installation (7)
- +Misc. Utilities (11)
- +Networking (8)
- +System (15)
- +Video Software (27)
- +General Computing Tips (50)
- A Door? A Desk!
- A Frugal Clean For Computer Screens
- Computer Self-SetUp
- Coupons Online
- Diskette Racks Out of Milk Jugs
- Do Your Stock Trading Online
- Dusting Your Keyboard The Frugal Way
- Fill Your Own Ink Cartridges
- Get Your News or Mags Online
- Internet Phone Directories, Not Directory Assistance
- Make Your Own Calendars
- Make Your Own Greeting Cards
- PCV Computer Cords
- Print Out Online Coloring Pages
- Read Books Online For Free
- Recycle HP Ink Cartridges
- Scan All Your Pictures to Disk
- Should You Upgrade Your Software?
- Software For Free
- The Proper Way To Cover TV’s and Monitors
- Toss The Phone In Favor of The Instant Messenger
- Using Computer Paper Twice
- Why Call? E-mail!
- +Free Software and Services (207)
- +Cooking and Food (280)
- +CookBooks (7)
- +Cooking Tips (121)
- A Month of Chicken in Every Freezer
- A Nicer (and More Frugal) Oven Cleaner
- Alternative to Canned Broth
- An Easy Way to Make Pie Crust
- “Prepare” Vegetables to Assure They Get Eaten
- Baking and Margarine
- Best Methods to Store Bread
- Birthday Boys/Girls Eat Free
- Buy in Season, Freeze For Off
- Buy Meat "In Season"
- Buy Yourself a Crockpot
- Buying & Keeping Cheese
- Buying Meats in Bulk
- Cast Iron Care
- Cereal Compromise
- Clean Your Refrigerator Weekly
- Consider a Freezer Inventory
- Cooking Once A Month
- Correct for Excessive Salt Use in Dishes
- Coupon Tips
- Cover Those Pans to Save Energy
- Cut Down on Wasted Coffee/Tea Throughout The Day
- Dining Out With Children
- Don't Throw Away Bananas!
- Don't Throw Out Ends of Onions or Garlic
- Driving For Bargains A Good Thing... Sometimes
- Eat Foods "In Season"
- Electric Stove Strategy
- Finding Coupons on the Internet
- Food Substitutions
- Freeze and Reclaim Small Bits of Veggies
- Frequent Farmer's Markets
- Fresh Vs. Powdered Milk
- Frozen Fruit Treats
- Fruit and Vegetable Wash
- Get More Juice From Your Citrus
- Getting Peanut Butter and Shortening Out Of Measuring Cups
- Ginger Peeling Tip
- Give Cheap Dishwasher Detergent a Boost
- Grocery Store Strategy
- Honey Storage
- How Best To Cook Frozen Foods
- How To Buy Herbs
- How To Feed Your Family For $3/Day/Person
- Invite H2O To The Dinner Table
- Is It Worth Paying More For Roaster Chickens?
- It's Not Garbage, It's Storage
- Keep a Price Book
- Keep Celery Fresh Longer
- Keep Cereal, Chips, Crackers Fresh
- Keep Marshmallows Fresh
- Keep Nuts Fresh
- Keep Oven Burner Splash Guards Clean
- Keep The Kneading Mess Down
- Keep Your Microwave Clean!
- Keep Your Pantry Stocked
- Keeping Grapes Fresh
- Kitchen Onion Storage
- Leftover Storage Idea
- Leftover-Targeting Recipes Particularly Valuable
- Let Cooking Water Cool Before Discarding It
- Make Your Own Potscubbers
- Make Your Own Spice Mixes
- Make Your Own Superfine Sugar
- Making Full Use of Stocks and Gravies
- Match The Pot to The Roast
- Meatloaf Additions
- Never Shop on an Empty Stomach
- No-Prep Lasagna
- One Place Not To Scrimp: Knives
- Pasta Summer Strategy
- Pick Your Own
- Plan Out Your Meals Before Grocery Shopping
- Planning a Party? Plan Early For Ice.
- Planning Meals With Weekly Circulars
- Plastic Wrapping Small Items
- Pressure Cooker Plusses
- Punch Up Cheap Cold Cereal
- Reduce Cake Burn
- Rejuvenate Sponges
- Rescuing Overbaked Cakes
- Rescuing Rock-Hard Raisins
- Rescuing Used Cooking Oil
- Retaining Vitamin/Mineral Content in Foods
- Reviving Stale Crackers
- Salmon Substitutes
- Save by Eating Less Meat
- Saving Bacon Grease
- Say No to Junk Food and Junk Beverages
- Self-Dried Snacks
- Sliced Meats & Cheeses
- Sources of Free Recipes
- Sparkling Clean Dishes, Cheaply
- Start a Coupon Trading Club
- Store Shelve Strategy
- Storing Fresh Ginger
- Stove Alternatives Can Save Money
- Stretching Frozen/Concentrated Juices
- Sucking The Fun Out of Eating Out (While Also Saving Money)
- Summer Cooking Strategies
- Surviving Expensive Restaurants
- Target Farmers’ Markets
- Target Grocery Store Meat Aisle “Specials”
- The Best Way to Freeze Fresh Berries
- The Correct Way to Store Onions
- The Correct Way to Store Sour Cream, et al.
- Top Secret Recipes
- Toss the Garbage Disposal
- Trim Items From Your Weekly Grocery List
- Turning on the Stove? Fill It Up!
- Use a Light Touch to Trim Grocery Shopping Lists
- Use for Small Amounts of Juice
- Uses For Empty Butter/Margarine Wrappers
- Uses for Lemons
- Uses for Stale Bread (Trash Not One!)
- Using Teaballs for Spices in Stews
- When (Not) To Preheat Oven
- When Possible, Thaw Foods in the Refrigerator
- When to Buy Baking Staples
- Where to Buy Bulk Food
- Your Oven Has a Window For a Reason
- +Gardening (68)
- A Natural Mosquito Repellent
- Attract… Aphids?
- Best Time To Water Garden
- Boiling Eggs? Set Up Your Houseplants as Well
- Books - The Frugal Gardener
- Boost Nutrients With A Simple Addition to Plants' Water
- Buy Better Quality Gardening Tools
- Check Out Mags' Seed Swap Sections
- Companion Planting in the Garden
- Consider the Cost and Time Necessary for Individual Plants
- Control Grass in Non-Mowable Areas
- Create Toad Garden Condos
- Create Your Own Drip Irrigation System
- Creating Pots Out of Garbage
- De-Camouflage Your Garden Tools
- Deep Watering Solution for Gardens
- Do Your Yardwork Personally, or Pay Someone?
- Egg Shells in the Garden
- Find Online Plans For Gardening DIY Projects
- Free Seed Storage Solution
- Gardening Clubs an Excellent Source for Plants
- Gardening, Family Style
- Gardening/Landscaping Ideas in Your Mailbox
- Grow Your Own Seeds
- Harvesting Seeds From The Plants of Others
- Inexpensive String Trimmer Replacement
- Keep Broken Rakes Out of the Landfill
- Keep Grass From Clogging Mower Blade
- Let Your Lawn Be Your Mulch
- Make Your Own Organic Weed Killer
- Make Your Own Sterilized Soil
- Making Your Own Cold Frame
- Milk Jug Greenhouses
- More Vegetables, Less Flowers
- Nylons in the Garden
- Organic Control of Insects
- Plant a Colorful Vegetable Garden
- Plant a Mosquito Repellent
- Plant Seeds Without the Stooping
- Plot Out Your Garden on Paper
- Possible Source for Woodchip Compost
- Protect Perennials in the Winter
- Quick Fix for Garden Tools
- Radio Free Garden
- Raid The Kitchen For Gardening Tools
- Recycle Old Tires for the Garden
- Recycling Kiddie Pools
- Repel Snails & Slugs
- Roll Your Own Newspaper Peat Pots
- Saving For A Nonrainy Day
- Say Goodbye to Aphids
- Set Straight Garden Rows
- Shop for Gardening Tools Off-Season
- Shovel Blade Care
- Shovel Handle Care
- Starting Plants From Seeds A Plus
- Stones For Free
- Target Gardening Catalogs That Offer Coupons
- The Best Way To Store Your Garden Tools
- The Gift of Green (er, The Other Green)
- Use Coffee Grounds to Combat Garden Low Acidity
- Use Vegetation to Cut Down on Energy Bills
- Using Egg Cartons as Starter Kits
- Using Newspapers In The Garden?
- When Buying Plants From A Nursery…
- When to Buy Bulbs & Seeds
- Winter Houseplant Watering
- Your Trash a Source for Gardening Items
- +Gifts (27)
- Create a Bath Basket
- Create Your Own "_____ Of The Month" Club
- Create Your Own Calendar
- Create Your Own Gift Basket
- Create Your Own Greeting Card Gifts
- Create Your Own Recipe Box/Book
- Frugal Valentine Ideas For Any Day!
- Gift For The Family Car Nut
- Gift in a Jar
- Give The Gift of Creativity
- Give The Gift Of Non-Cooking
- Give The Gift of Theater
- Give The Gift of Video (aka, Your Family, Your Cast)
- Knit Yourself To a Gift
- Look Locally When Searching For Gifts
- Personalize Blank Stationary
- Replace Gifts for Friends With Time
- Scan All Your Pictures to Disk
- The Gift Album
- The Gift of Genealogy
- The Gift of Green (er, The Other Green)
- The Gift of Memories
- The Italian Pasta Basket
- Try a Family Secret Santa
- Try Making Your Own Flavored Vinegars
- Use Your Computer to Produce Gifts
- Your Time, Your Gift
- +Green Living (3)
- +Holidays (25)
- Books - Frugal Luxuries by the Seasons
- Bring the Outdoors In This Christmas
- Buy Christmas Tree Ornaments Over Time
- Buy Meat "In Season"
- Christmas Lights -- Free and Festive
- Christmas Paper and Ribbon Year Round
- Create Your Own Christmas Story
- Cut Down On Wasted Wrapping Paper
- Don't Start Shopping For Christmas Cards Too Early
- Frugal Valentine Ideas For Any Day!
- Gift Wrapping Paper for Grandparents
- Halloween Face Paint
- Invest in a Fake Tree
- Look Carefully Through Discount Cards
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- Use Your Car to Schoolpool
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- Don't Try To Do Everything While On Vacation
- Dopplr
- Establish a Travel Budget and Stick To It
- Flightstats
- Fly Off-Peak
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- Gain Free Air Miles With Your Credit Card
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- Overbooking: Doing The Airline a Favor For Free Flights
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- Prepaid Phone Cards Not The Bargain You Might Think
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- Stay With Family and Friends While on Vacation
- Tap Friends/Family For Travel Advice
- Target Off-Season For Savings
- The Long-Weekend Vacation
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What Not To Take A Multi-Vitamin With
Posted By admin on January 29, 2011
If you take iron-enriched multi-vitamins, make sure you never take them with… (more…)
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Credit Card Rates at All-Time High
Posted By admin on January 28, 2011
While the recent CARD Act helped to cut down on some credit card fee abuses, it did nothing to help in the interest fees that credit card companies can initially charge. The result? Average interest rates now hovering at just under 15%. (more…)
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Tiny House Movement Heats Up
Posted By admin on December 4, 2010
While housing starts and sales in the country are still lagging terribly, one segment of the housing market is thriving: tiny houses. (more…)
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Track Shopping Specials With Social Media
Posted By admin on December 3, 2010
Use new media to save at your favorite retailers. (more…)
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Instead of paper towels use
Posted By admin on June 11, 2010
If you go through a lot of paper towels, you could be saving a ton of money per year by going with something more durable and washable. (more…)
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Make your fabric softener last longer by adding
Posted By admin on June 11, 2010
What inexpensive substance can you add to your fabric softener to extend it? (more…)
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FireFox
Posted By admin on August 25, 2009
The Web is all about innovation, and the Firefox 3 Internet browser sets the pace with dozens of new features, including the smart location bar, one-click bookmarking and blindingly fast performance. (more…)
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Thunderbird
Posted By admin on August 24, 2009
The makers of the popular Firefox browser also have built a full-featured, and free, email client they call Thunderbird. (more…)
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RSS Bandit
Posted By admin on August 23, 2009
Keep up-to-date with your favorite RSS news feeds with this pirate-themed newsreader. (more…)
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