June 8, 2004

Easy and Frugal PondHere is a simple easy way to add a water feature to your yard. It's easy, my sons did it by themselves. At the end of summer they decided to make their wading pool into a pond.

 

Saving Money on Crest WhitestripsWhen using Crest Whitestrips (and using their $7.00 coupon, of course), don't throw away the little whitening part that doesn't peel off.

 

Make Someone HappySometimes we take little things for granted instead of relishing things. Try to do one thing every day to make someone else happier. Call a friend on the phone, e-mail a friend, do an errand for a shut-in or even give a big smile to a store clerk. It makes you happy to do any of the above and certainly brings delight to some one else. By Joesgirl

 

ThriftyFun News June 8, 2004 - Cooking With Dried BeansOnline version of the ThriftyFun News. Volume Six, Number 23, June 8, 2004

 

Cutting Family Clothing ExpensesBuy only because you need the clothing and buy only those items that will fit into your present wardrobe. (If you are choosing between two outfits, buy the one that goes best with shoes you have.)

 

Dusting Hardwood FloorsIf you have hardwood floors and dogs, it is difficult to contain all the dust and dog hair, so what I do is take a dust sweeper (less than $3.00 vs. the disposable brand names) and open a window and have a fan blowing out.

 

Cooking With Dried BeansBeans, beans, the frugal fruit, the more you eat them, the more you save money! Actually beans are a legume but there is no question that they are a frugal staple in any diet.

 

Quick and Delicious Black Bean ChiliA tasty black bean chili that doesn't take long to cook.