One aspect of frugality is seeking out multi-uses for common household items. Coffee filters are extremely inexpensive. You can often find them priced at $1 for a package of 200. They can be used in more ways than simply brewing coffee, so it’s handy and frugal to have some stashed away. If you’ve recently switched to a reusable filter or are low on paper towels, paper filters can be used for many of the same purposes as paper towels.

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It’s back-to-school time for the kids and for many parents it means back to looking for lunch box ideas. Some parents pack simple lunches such as a peanut butter and jelly sandwich, yogurt, and a drink and their children are happy throughout the school year. I’ve never been that fortunate. My kids get the lunch box blues, if I feed them the same old sandwich too often.
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