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Homemade gravy is far superior to what you can buy in the store. It’s cheaper, too. It’s oil, liquid, such as stock, and a thickener. Seems simple enough. Yet how often have you bought a can, jar or packet? The trick to making gravy without lumps is to make a slurry by using the first reader’s tip.
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You might be wasting water and not even be aware of it. Maybe you let the water run down the drain for dishes, teeth-brushing or your shower. Or you drain off the boiled water used for cooking pasta or vegetables. Some water can be saved and reused for watering indoor and outdoor plants. And your cooking water can often be reused for soup or rice, or like in the first reader tip below.
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Spending money to enhance frugal living might seem like backward thinking, but there are items that can help you save money. Consider them smart spending. If you have a favorite item you’ve bought that helps you save money or makes you money, let me know.
Here are some items my frugal readers rave about.
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Frugalitarians are disciplined consumers. While they might be tempted by savvy marketing, they don’t fall prey to it. I’ve discovered that I’m happy to admire merchandise without having to own it. I’m not anti-consumer, but I do believe in spending my money wisely. Today, my readers share their own frugal rules. If you’re interested in saving a few bucks, try to apply a rule or two to your life.
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Many times, I read a frugal tip and smile because I’m not alone. It’s comforting to know that many people are being less wasteful. I’m happy to pass these tips onto you. My favorite frugal tip this week is a practical way to reuse a laundry-detergent container. I’ll be using that tip this summer.
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