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photo by jmb1977 Many people practice frugality and don’t realize it. It’s just a way of life. Some tips are practical, while others seem extreme or too time-consuming. It’s always fun to share some of the readers’ daily frugal tips to be less wasteful. Maybe there are a few you’ve tried.
FAST-FOOD REFILL: I’ve refilled a ketchup bottle with packets after a fast-food trip. I use the wax-paper bags from cereal to cover plates in the microwave, too. — Lori, Oregon
CAT-FOOD HOLDER: I’ve saved plastic trays from TV dinners. I …
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My kids go through a ton of frozen juice pops during summer. Sometimes I buy them, and other times I make my own. I really like the first tip that uses silicone muffin cups as a mold. It’s much more practical than using an ice-cube tray and easier to manage than using cups.
HOMEMADE POPSICLES: I used to have a set to make these, and I have no idea what happened to it. I tried to make frozen treats in Dixie cups, and they turned out pretty well. …
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Our yard gets a lot of mosquitoes. The city sprays to control them, but it’s a losing battle when we get heavy rain. I burn citronella candles to combat them so family and friends can enjoy our backyard without being attacked by bugs. I’m going to give the first tip a try. It’s great not only for repelling mosquitoes but it makes a great herbal tea, too. It’s much easier and cheaper than mixing water, lemon dish liquid and Listerine in a spray bottle.
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In my house, my husband is the master jar and bottle opener. Sometimes, I don’t even have a chance to try to open one. If he sees a jar on the counter that I’m about to use, he’ll just open it for me. I like the first tip for those times he’s not around to be my jar- and bottle-opening hero.
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The first frugal tip I’m sharing is a new one for me. I usually let my frozen fruit thaw in the bag, or I use it frozen. I hope there’s a new one today for you, too.
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