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EmailSince moving to New Hampshire a few years ago, I have been amazed by so-called Yankee frugality—and money-saving acumen.
The word frugal can have a negative connotation in today's world but it really means "economic in the use of resources," according to Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary. It's quite common for my neighbors to sun-dry clothes, give gifts wrapped in the funnies, and wear clothes with patches.
Of course, you don't need to live in my neck of the woods to live simply and economically. It's a state of mind—and one that many Old Farmer's Almanac readers seem to share. I'm always delighted by many of our readers' suggestions on how to better clean, garden, and live. It's full-circle learning.
I thought that you all might be interested in this quote from the American Antiquarian Society:
"If the almanac had a comprehensive subject, it was: How to get through life. The otherwise dissociated miscellany . . . (is) rather like that forming the contents of a person's mind as he gets through life each day."
So, how do you pinch pennies—ah-hem, oh, ur—I mean, live simply and wisely? What's your best easy, unusual, or wacky money-saving tip? Please share!
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Thanks for sharing tips.
Thanks for sharing tips.
If trying a new product and
If trying a new product and it's buy one get one free, usually my sister wants to try it to, so we go in half, and we both get one:)
I buy the product only if it
I buy the product only if it is my basic need, otherwise I ignore the purchasing of any product if i want it.
Every each saving of a day combines in a huge or bulk of saving at the end of the month.
Thanks
I make my own laundry soap.
I make my own laundry soap. Also, I use white vinegar in a Downy Ball in the washer....elimintating the need for dryer sheets. I bake my own artisan bread too, which is much cheaper and better for my family than store bought breads. I found a recipe that is easy; takes 5 mins. to mix and stores in the fridge up to 2 weeks. Whenever I need a loaf, I just pop one out of the fridge and bake it.
Hi - I am hoping to start
Hi - I am hoping to start making bread, and an easy, artisan bread sounds perfect. Of course I don't know what easy means to you!
Is the recipe available to share?
Thanks,
Ann
Hi Ann. The original recipe
Hi Ann. The original recipe is in the Dec2009/Jan2010 issue of Mother Earth News. Issue no.237. (Recipes for healthy no-knead bread). If you can't find it re-post. I did change the recipe a little to make a lighter, flat bread. Good luck
Empty 1 or 2 litre plastic
Empty 1 or 2 litre plastic soft drink bottles can be reused for building bird feeders. Cut the top and bottom out to make the cylinder to hold the seed. Scrap wood and one of these makes a nice feeder and you can see when it is empty.
Daily or weekly I take the
Daily or weekly I take the extra change from my purse and collect it in a cloth bag. At the end of the year I have a bag of money I take to the bank or a change exchange and add it to my Christmas money.
Use Sunlight soap bars. They
Use Sunlight soap bars. They sell two to a package - last forever. Great for dishes, surfaces, carpet stains, and fine lingerie.
I always decide if a purchase
I always decide if a purchase is want or a need,if it's a need ibuy it.But if it is just a want I put it back!
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