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DEAR SARA: Could you tell me whether you can freeze corn on the cob? I hit a deal today for 12 ears of corn for $1.98! If you can, how? — alarosalpn, forums
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We had our gas meter moved from inside the garage to outside, so the service technician checked for leaks. If our meter hadn’t been moved, I probably wouldn’t have thought to have anyone check it. It’s one of those things I take for granted. The service technician told me to keep ice and snow away from the meter, and because I do a lot of gardening, to call them before I dig in my yard. Our meter had always been inside, so I never gave ice and snow …

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Frugal people know how to make things. It’s not just a way of combating costs. For many, these are basic life skills and a way of life. A little self-reliance goes a long way. It’s easier to start out small and build your way up. This sets you up for success instead of burning out from trying to do or learn too many things at once. Take a look at what you buy on a regular basis. Consider which items you can comfortably make yourself.
Here are a …

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It’s interesting what people will give up when they have to. Equally interesting are the things people don’t give up even when they probably should. I see a lot of parents spending an enormous amount of money on summer camp for their kids. I get numerous fliers from my children’s school for the many day camps available in our city. Every year, for a moment or two, I consider signing up my kids for a summer of organized fun. Then I snap out of it. Was I …

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High food prices have more people planting produce gardens. Many have decided to skip adding their usual annuals and perennials to save on costs. Instead, some people are planting fruit-bearing shrubs and trees, or they’re buying from U-pick farms, roadside stands or local farmer’s markets. Early in the growing season, rhubarb, blueberry and raspberry recipes are often requested by readers who have an abundance of fruit. Here are a few tried-and-true recipes.
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