May 4, 2004

Homemade Citrus Sports DrinkThis is an easy to make alternative to some of the name brand sports drinks. If you are exercising for more than 30 minutes you may benefit from a fluid-replacement sports drink.

 

Homemade Beef JerkySlice 5 pounds lean beef (flank steak or similar cut) into strips 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick, 1 to 1 1/2 inches wide, and 4 to 12 inches long. Cut with the grain of the meat, and remove the fat.

 

Apple Dessert for OneI make a dessert using the microwave for one serving. It is delicious and easy to make. I make this for breakfast or for a dessert.

 

Eat Breakfast for DinnerAt least once a week, have breakfast for dinner, eggs are so inexpensive. And there are so many ways to use them, omelets, pancakes, french toast. A half dozen eggs and a loaf of day old bread can feed a family of 4, and that whole meal would probably cost under $2. By Leslie Greene

 

Grocery List TipsI use the back of an envelope affixed to the refrigerator with a magnet to write my ongoing grocery list. Then when I'm ready to go to the store, I select the coupons I need and put them right in the envelope. By Nancy Wall

 

Freeze Stains with HairsprayCarry a travel-size can of hair spray in your purse. It doesn't take up much room. If you accidentally stain your clothes with an ink pen, wine, lipstick or practically anything, spray the stain with the hairspray.

 

ThriftyFun News May 4, 2004Online version of the ThriftyFun News May 4, 2004.

 

Inexpensive Wedding Catering StrategiesThis page has wedding stategies and ideas for feeding big parties. Most of these ideas are either inexpensive or have inexpensive alternatives. Worth a look if you are planning on self-catering a wedding or large event.

 

I Need a Summer Job?Hello, I am looking for ideas for a summer job. I am in the 8th grade and not old enough to get most jobs yet. Any ideas? April

 

Looking for BBQ Chicken Sandwich Recipe?Howdy, I am a college student, looking for a good bbq recipe for bbq chicken sandwiches. Thanks Dan_wsu