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Food Shopping: The Jarring Truth Jul. 29, 2020
Why is it that the odds of going to the store for a loaf of bread and coming out with ONLY a loaf of... Read More
Cucumbers Galore? Enjoy Grandmother's Cucumber Salad Recipe Jul. 28, 2020
Today, we celebrate cucumbers, which will soon be in the peak of their season and dirt-cheap! When p... Read More
Removing Pine Sap and Other Useful Tips Jul. 27, 2020
Whether it's removing pine sap from a new pair of summer shorts or keeping your drinks super cold, m... Read More
How to Make Your Own Swiffer WetJet Refills Jul. 23, 2020
If you own a Swiffer WetJet Spray Mop, chances are you absolutely love it. But let me guess: You're ... Read More
Why 15 Cents Matter Jul. 21, 2020
I used to think that small amounts of money didn't matter. What difference could $5 here or $10 ther... Read More
How to Roast a Cheap Cut of Beef Jul. 20, 2020
No matter how inexpensive a chuck or round roast may be, if it turns out so tough and flavorless it'... Read More
Rotisserie Chicken to the Rescue Jul. 16, 2020
If you're fresh out of ideas (let alone desire) to make one more home-cooked meal, but even the thou... Read More
Your Thoughts on Money and Happiness Jul. 15, 2020
In a previous column on the subject of money and happiness, I closed with: "In your heart, do you be... Read More
Household Clutter and What to Do About It Jul. 14, 2020
I have a theory that most of us would be more than willing to let go of the stuff that's cluttering ... Read More
Join a CSA for Your Health and Your Wealth Jul. 09, 2020
The locally grown food movement has been gaining momentum. At the same time, the high cost of food i... Read More
Free Doggy Poop Bags (and More Great Reader Tips!) Jul. 08, 2020
My readers come up with the greatest tips, tricks and ideas for how to save time and money every day... Read More
Cheapskate Gourmet: Salad Dressings Jul. 07, 2020
If you think eating well means eating out — home delivery, pickup or dining in — you may... Read More
9 Ways to Wage War Against Mosquitoes -- and Win! Jul. 06, 2020
Mosquitoes are nasty creatures. They bite, transmit terrible diseases to people and pets and, from w... Read More
Grow Your Own Food 1 Square Foot at a Time Jul. 01, 2020
For years, I tried to grow a decent vegetable garden. It was the high cost of fresh produce — ... Read More
Smart Saving Tastes Like Chicken Jun. 30, 2020
With the price of beef skyrocketing, chicken is becoming the backbone of the frugal kitchen. And why... Read More
Replace or Repair? Jun. 29, 2020
You're worried the washing machine may be on its last spin cycle. It makes a horrible screeching sou... Read More
More Creative Ways My Clever Readers Save Time and Money Jun. 24, 2020
Sometimes, I wonder how "Everyday Cheapskate" readers discover their handy ideas. I mean, who would ... Read More
How to Make Fruits and Vegetables Last Longer Jun. 23, 2020
According to the World Resources Institute, the average U.S. household of four people throws out abo... Read More
7 Ways to Use Borax Jun. 22, 2020
A recent letter from a reader who used borax to solve her dishwasher woes got me thinking about all ... Read More
5 Easy-To-Make Body Scrubs To Keep Your Skin Vibrant and Healthy Jun. 17, 2020
Body scrubs are an effective way to exfoliate your skin. Exfoliation is the process of removing dead... Read More
