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Tip: Use Your Own Mind When Making Purchases

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January 2, 2018

What is a 'benhad'? It's not the lowest soldier rank in Xerxes Persian army, nor is it the latest hair style craze by Lauri Pedaja. A benhad is simply a person who has been had by the system.

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A U-Haul rental van for moving.

Inspect Rental Vehicles CarefullyWhen you rent any vehicle, make sure to inspect the car, van, or truck and note any damage, scratches, or dings. It would be useful to even take quick photos.

The view from a plane over a green city.

Recommended Times to Arrive at AirportsDifferent airports have different recommended arrival times for both domestic and international flights. I recently found this out when I arrived to a flight 60 minutes before departure time and they sticker-tagged my checked suitcase "LATE" and told me there's a chance it would not make it on the plane.

A TV screen streaming free channels.

Stream Free ChannelsThere was a day that I woke to realize less was best for me. That was about 5 years ago. I have since come to learn about free channels on the Roku streaming device. There can't be anything better than that for me right now.

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Several credit cards cut into pieces.

Cut the CardThis was the best decision I could make during this time. I have worked hard on my budget and trust me. If there is a fee to even have the card, I don't want it. I did many reviews on Creditone bank. Not to be cruel but they are not a nice company. I found one of the hardest parts of reading the reviews was cutting off the card.

Using a recycled food tray to empty a coffee pod.

Emptying Coffee PodsI use to find emptying coffee pods could be messy, whether in your garbage, on a paper towel or down the sink. All were messy, not eco-friendly, and would even cost you if the paper towel method was used. I now use an empty plastic container. Simple, clean easy. I use a Smart One dinner container.

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Removing Candle Wax from Holder - broken bits of candle wax popped off after freezing

Removing Candle Wax from HolderTo remove the candle wax, left over after burning a candle, I put the container in the freezer. When the wax is frozen, it's easy to pop loose leaving the container practically clean. All that's needed is a good washing.

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Cash and Carry at All CostsI know it's been said before but, trust me, cash is better than store cards. I have been working hard on my credit. The score has gone up another two points. The one thing I learned the most was no more store cards. Interest charges added up and that was hard to recover from.

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Using a brushless carwash to avoid scratches.

Find the Right CarwashOur previous car had lots of scratches from going to the carwash. Mainly because the brushes were very abrasive and curb rub on the tires from the self automated ramp.

Stocking Your Camper's FreezerEvery summer, my husband and I load up our camper and head out to explore the USA. Groceries along the way can get expensive. To beat the costs of on the road shopping, I start early in the spring buying small steaks, etc.

Use Patience When Training a DogNever yell or strike your animal (lightly also counts as abuse). It is never okay to hit or strike an animal with force. Some redirection is fine and small little taps on the body are OK, but never the head.

Dr. Elsey's Litter for Cats that Won't Use Litter BoxWe were thrilled when we got our adorable 1 year old male cat from an adoption center. We figured a lot of the first year problems would have been resolved. Wrong! He would use the cat box sporadically. We took him to the vet who said that there are no medical issues.

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Make Your Sponge Last Twice as Long - blue sponge cut in half

Make Your Sponge Last Twice as LongBuy a a dollar store sponge and cut it in half. It's much easier to hold and scrub with and when it's worn out save it to scrub the tires on your car! And replace it with the new one.

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An emergency SOS screen on the iPhone.

Emergency SOS for iPhone UsersThe iPhone has an emergency SOS feature for when you're in a dangerous situation and need help ASAP. You can also program other emergency contacts through the Apple Health app already on your phone. These contacts can show up on the screen, as well, and you can call them for help if desired.

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Finding That Certain RecipeI have a lot of cookbooks. Sometimes I couldn't remember which recipe was in what book. Now I make a photocopy of the Index pages. I make sure the title is on the top. I highlight the recipes I want to use. I keep the indexes in a loose leaf notebook for that purpose.

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Two packages of LED lightbulbs from the Dollar Tree.

LED Bulbs at Dollar TreeSomeone posted about LED bulbs at Dollar Tree last week. At that time, they were $1.00 per bulb. I see that some Dollar Tree stores have quantity 2 60w LED equivalent bulbs packaged for $1.00 per package ($.50 per bulb).

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Ingredients for making a soft salad.

Making a Soft SaladI have some dental issues right now that don't allow me to eat anything crunchy. Not having much in the way of fresh foods for over a week, I was going into my "Rabid Rabbit" stage. In other words, I needed a salad!

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Refilled water bottles in the refrigerator.

Refilling Water Bottles to Save MoneyGood day everyone. One day, I sat and realized how much money I was spending on bottled water. I thought how good my water is in my home town. I began to put the used water bottles in the dishwasher. When done, I would refill them with pipe water and add to the fridge.

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A chain necklace that has been shortened temporarily.

Shortening a Chain NecklaceYou can now wear the same necklace short or long. Pinch the chain behind your neck to the correct length. Put a safety pin through both sides near the pinch and fasten.

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Sample of Haircare and Beauty Products

Apply for Free SamplesThere are many people relying on us for a review of a product. I am very pleased to bring good reviews to those who want them. I love reading reviews that will save me money as well.

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Binder Clips holding Notes

Binder Clips to Stay OrganizedThe space is limited on my desk. So I have my laptop on a tray. This gives me space underneath for things that I don't need very often. It's where I keep my external hard drive, a supply basket, etc.

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A drain temporarily plugged with a sour cream lid.

Plug a Leaky Tub DrainWhen I fill the tub for a hot soak, I lose water over time.

Raised Bed With Pillows

Raising a Bed with BooksI recently had a hollywood frame under the bed. It was too high and tended to roll out when I "hopped" up on it.

Raising a Dishwdrying Tub - sink mat under the tub

Raising a Dishdrying TubI have a tiny kitchen and when I moved, I lost my dishwasher. That used to be my dish drainer. Now I have to have a drainer, but I prefer to put it inside a nice tub. I began noticing the tub collected water underneath it, but could never figure out why.

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Reusing Nespresso PodsI received a Nespresso Breville model for Christmas and so far I haven't been able to find a substitute for the Nespresso pods (I got refills, but they were another model). But I discovered that if I make a cross incision into the used pods and wash them out.

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Rice for Keeping Felt Pen Fresh

Rice for Keeping Felt Pen FreshI recently took on the 3 day task of photographing all the jewelry I have to sell.

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Upscale Recycled Containers with Con-Tact Paper - can and container covered in blue patterned paper

Upscale Recycled Containers with Con-Tact PaperI have to say I am loving the reuse ideas. I am recycling containers now. I am new so bear with me. I have to say I also enjoy sharing my finds with the world.

Using Sugar and Dish Soap as a Hand CleanerThis does make a great hand cleaner. It is made using dish soap and sugar. Place some dish soap in your hand and then pour some sugar on the dish soap in your hand as well. Use like 2 tablespoons of dish soap and a teaspoon of sugar or even mix the same amount of dish soap and the sugar.

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Beware Pre-authorization When Using Debit CardsWhen using your debit card, you have to be careful and ensure you have sufficient funds in your account because some places/retailers may add a pre-authorization charge that will take a couple days to fall off. If you don't have sufficient funds you could be charged with an overdraft.

A bakery cake that says "Happy 5 years" A + M

Complimentary Cake DecoratingI always thought purchasing cakes from the bakery section were grab and go unless you fill out a custom form sheet. But, during bakery hours - you can get them iced with your request for free.

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Save Trees and Money by Reducing Toilet PaperI hate spending money on toilet paper it is so expensive and and uses up so many resources; It also fills up the system. At first, I was embarrassed about this tip but no more! Now I use a soft washcloth (for #1 only). I rinse it well after each use and hang on a small cup holder discreetly behind the toilet where I can reach it.

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A tarp on the ground outside to protect the concrete from ice and snow.

Use Tarps When Preparing for SnowOur deck is located on the northeast side of the house. When we have ice and snow, it takes a long time for it to melt.

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A collection of toothbrushes in a plastic container.

Uses for a Toothbrush ContainerI have a tender spot in my gums, so yesterday I went to get some soft toothbrushes from the dollar tree. Choosing the packaged kind, I happened to look down at the other choices not at eye-level.

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The fuel tank indicator in a car, with the arrow pointing to the side with the gas cap.

Which Side of the Car Has the Gas Cap?If you switch cars, rent a car, or just cannot remember, this is a useful tip. The icon of a gas tank on your dashboard will have a triangle on the right or left. That shows you what side of the car you put the gas in. The picture shows my car takes gas on the left.

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Blanket for Easy Toy PickupWhen the kids were younger, I use to spend a lot of time picking up their toys. I learned an easier way eventually. Put a blanket under them to play on and when they are done, just pick up the blanket with the toys on it and dump them back into the toy box.

A homemade cardboard knife case.

Easy and Safe Knife StorageI have three knives. I only use one but for times when I need all three, I did this today. Reaching in a drawer, I almost cut myself so this was the day to do this project.

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A hole poked at the top of the trash bag to avoid an air pocket.

Hole in Top of Trash Bag for Easier FillingI use Dollar Tree bags for trash. I love that I can seal it around the edges with a rubber head band. However, it billows inside and sometimes causes the trash to poke a hole or two in the bag.

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A plastic lid being held on with a hair band.

Fixing an Old Tupperware LidI know I can get a replacement lid for this old gem. But, I don't want to spend the money. I got this home and washed it, and found the lid didn't fit. So I just got one of my new (never used) hair bands and made it work.

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A collection of medicine and other health care needs.

Give Gifts People NeedI am big on giving and living frugal. I truly find things of need a treasure when people give it to me. The other day, a friend mailed me 4 stamps. Another purchased me 3 packages of apples. I sent a picture to a friend and she saw I needed something in my kitchen to help with storage. It was sent by surprise.

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Butt Paste for Cracked HandsMy hands start to crack every winter from our dry air. Hand lotion does not seem to help. I remembered how well Boudreaux's Butt Paste Diaper Rash Ointment worked for my babies so I thought I'd try it. It really works well to help my skin heal and prevent more cracking.

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Corroded batteries that were left in a wireless mouse.

Remove Batteries to Avoid CorrosionIf you know you are not going to be using an item for a long time that requires or has batteries, I would recommended to remove it. That way you avoid battery corrosion, like what happened to my spare mouse here.

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A South American woven rug with bright colors.

Use Salt To Prevent Bleeding Fabric DyeI love my old jeans I wear for gardening. Too bad they see a lot of wear and tear. With our weather never getting above freezing for weeks on end, now is a good time to get out needle and thread and do some patching.

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Toiletry products from the Dollar tree.

Shop the Dollar Tree to Save MoneyI am an avid shopper and I research a lot. Do something for yourself and you will see what I mean. Go to Dollar tree and then search anything you like. The lotions and body washes are just as good as the national brands.

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Store Oil in Recycled Plastic Bottle

Store Oil in Recycled Plastic BottleI was putting an empty drink enhancer bottle into recycling this morning and I had an idea. I hate walking the length of my kitchen to get some oil from the pantry. My hip tells me to "compartmentalize!"

A salmon cake added to a deli pasta salad.

Add Salmon to Pasta SaladI found a wonderful combination to put together, from the deli at our local Food City. I found that I could purchase a small container of rainbow pasta, and sprinkle pieces of the salmon on top, and it makes a wonderful, light lunch, and was very delicious!

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Get Gas Before the HolidaysTry to fill up your gas before the holidays. Gas prices usually increase by the holidays or holiday weekend, so don't delay and get your gas the last minute.

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Binder clips to keep a shower curtain liner from billowing.

Keep Shower Curtain Lining from BillowingI have a Dollar Tree shower liner. It's almost not worth it but my shower curtain is lace, so, for now, I have to have one.

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Packing Christmas Decorations and Storage

Packing Christmas Decorations and StorageIf you have an empty closet that you can use to store your Christmas decorations, use the walls and the rod to hold items and stack boxes on the floor in a very organized fashion in order to accommodate all the Christmas decorations. Put them away very carefully and organized with electrical cords and other items.

Portable Urinal for an Elderly ManI was upset about the "dribbles" on the bathroom floor in front of the toilet for years. Then I realized that if he used his portable urinal we could solve the problem and it did! He can fully empty his bladder while standing and pour the urine out without splashing or dribbling. I am so happy to have solved this problem - for both of us - because he really couldn't help it.

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Recycle Your Favorite CalendarsI save my favorite calendars from year to year and store the previous years in boxes. Since some of my favorite artist's calendar works can run from a few dollars to over $20, I pull out the previous years and don't spend any money on them again!

Items on sale after Christmas.

Shop After Christmas for DiscountsAfter Christmas, that's when the sales start from 70-90%. I was incredibly shocked with the amount of selection at my local Target. I was able to stop by on January 1st and stock up on Christmas items, all for 90% off. Items that I would normally not splurge on but have always wanted:

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Unsubscribe from Email Lists for the New YearA New Year's resolution of mine is to save money. Periodically I unsubscribe from email lists. I'm not sure how I got on so many lists, but I find I save time, because I don't have to sift through so many emails, and money, because I'm not tempted to buy anything.

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