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Archive for the ‘Tips and Hacks’ Category

A Great Way to Re-heat Pizza!

September 1, 2007

 pizza slice

Flickr Photo Credit: Virtual Ern

Tired of microwave rubberized pizza slices? Here’s a new solution. Read the rest of this entry »

Make Your Own Mixture for Greased and Floured Pans

July 16, 2007

 flour

Flickr Photo Credit: Pikaluk

Looking to save some time on those holiday and special occasion baking days? Read the rest of this entry »

Helpful Hint: The Kitchen Sink Scrub Brush

July 3, 2007

 scrub brush

Flickr Photo Credit: Eggybird

A friend showed me this, and I’m following her lead. Curious if this approach is for you? Read the rest of this entry »

Household Tip: Saving Money on Food Storage Buckets

June 5, 2007

 food buckets

Flickr Photo Credit: Karpacious

White plastic food storage buckets go for big bucks on web sites that sell bulk dry goods. But here’s a tip a friend of mine got when picking apples at a family farm in Arizona. Read the rest of this entry »

Helpful Hint: Camping With Canned Cheese

June 3, 2007

 camping cheese

Flickr Photo Credit: Noah Bulgaria

As we’ve been settling in at the lake cottage with a smaller than usual fridge and no larger freezer, we’ve been looking at ways to maintain our sanity in addition to our frugality. Read the rest of this entry »

Budget Tip: Survival Mode Produce List

May 15, 2007

 Produce

Flickr Photo Credit: Rick

We all know how easy it is to destroy a month’s grocery budget in one short trip down the produce aisle, particularly in the United States. Read the rest of this entry »

Extreme Budget Tip: Make Your Own Dry Mixes

May 5, 2007

 Homemade dry mix

Flickr Photo Credit: Ninja Poodles

Don’t have time to make cakes, pizza dough, muffins and pie crusts from scratch every time the need arises? Neither do I. Read the rest of this entry »

Ground Peppermint Sticks

January 1, 2007

 Candy canes.

Flickr Photo Credit: Tanakawho

This one is more of a tip than a recipe. Read the rest of this entry »

Frozen Ginger Root: Another Tip From the Nan-ster

November 12, 2006

 Ginger Root Closeup

Flickr Photo Credit: Vieux Bandit

Ginger root isn’t exactly cheap, and if you don’t use it quickly it can dry up and shrivel away. The solution? Read the rest of this entry »

Ice Cube Tray Savings

November 12, 2006

 Outdoor Ice Cubes

Flickr Photo Credit: Old Sarge

Just upgraded your fridge to one of those fancy models with the built in ice makers? Don’t throw away your ice cube trays! In fact, you may want to hit some yard sales to stock up on your supply. Read the rest of this entry »