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Dear Mary: My husband has two jobs — he is an artist and a salesman. He earns commissions from both jobs, so we never know what our income will be. I work part-time and am paid hourly. How do we go about setting up a budget? — Carol, …Read more.
Handy Tools Ease the Pain
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Let the Decluttering Begin
I know it's time. It's been time for at least five years, possibly longer. I need to clean my kitchen. Now, before you send the Health Department to my address, let me explain. What I mean by "clean" is that I need to clean out and …Read more.
A Glimmer of Hope to Cling To
Think back to a low point in your life. Don't struggle with this, just try to recall when you were going through a difficult season and life seemed bleak. Now recall that first glimmer of hope you clung to as you could see that things were beginning …Read more.
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Tips That Make You Feel Like a GeniusSecretly, I feel like a genius when I discover a secondary use for this or that — in case I run out of this, but have plenty of that! Like using a paper coffee filter to wash a glass top or mirror when I'm in a pinch for paper towels. Or using a paper towel to create a coffee filter when I discover at the worst moment that we're out of filters! You're going to feel like a genius, too, once you read today's tips from ingenious readers about ways that they save time and money every day. SHOUT IT OUT. Even after trying oven cleaner, stove door cleaner and other products, we could not get rid of the crud on the glass front of our wood stove. Finally, we found the solution! We place newspapers on the floor under the open doors and spray full-strength Shout Triple Action stain remover on the glass. Let soak for 5 to 10 minutes. Using a single edge razor blade, scrape the black off the glass. Spray again lightly and wipe with a paper towel. Works like a charm! — Lyle, email BREAKFAST RICE. Leftover cooked rice serves as a wonderful hot cereal. Steam the rice with a little bit of water, and then serve with milk, chopped nuts and raisins or some other dried fruit. My children love it and frequently ask for breakfast rice. — Gigi, California "OPEN FIRST" BOX. As a military family, whenever the movers arrived to move us to the next assignment, I always had one box I marked "Open First." In it were bed sheets, towels, soap, coffee maker and toaster.
SAFE LOCK SPRAY. So as not to damage your locks for the long term, use only a graphite based spray to keep your locks from sticking in all weather conditions. We use Lock Ease brand, after finding that many other brands can cause damage and greater cost! — Cathy, South Carolina VACUUM CORD SAVES TIME. I save a lot of time vacuuming my large home since purchasing a 50 foot extension cord that I keep coiled up in an attractive wicker basket. Now I can vacuum almost the entire house without retracing steps or taking time to unplug and replug my vacuum cleaner. — Linda, Michigan DOGGIE BAGS. My husband and I love to host dinner parties for our family and friends. I like to send leftovers home with our guests in previously used gift bags (from birthday parties, etc). The bags add a bit of charm and are much more tidy and pleasant looking than a plastic grocery bag. — Maggie, Ohio Would you like to send a tip to Mary? You can email her at mary@everydaycheapskate.com, or write to Everyday Cheapskate, P.O. Box 2099, Cypress, CA 90630. Include your first and last name and state. Mary Hunt is the founder of www.DebtProofLiving.com and author of 20 books, including her January 2012 release "7 Money Rules for Life." To find out more about Mary and read her past columns, please visit the Creators Syndicate Web page at www.creators.com. COPYRIGHT 2012 CREATORS.COM
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