Money-Saving Tips Articles

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Through the years, the Almanac has always given good common-sense advice. And what’s more practical than buying wisely and saving money? Here are some of our tips:

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Reuse, Renew, and Refresh: In the Kitchen

Tired of the disposable lifestyle? It’s expensive and wasteful. Here are 10 simple ways to get...
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Homemade Shampoos, Toothpaste, & Deodorant

We cook what we eat. So, why not try whipping up the products that get absorbed by your skin? Here...
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How I Saved Money Each Year Using the Garden Planner

This past year, gardener Susan Ashton saw incredible savings thanks to planning her garden! At our...
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6 Handy Garden Tips and Clever Shortcuts!

Whether you want to make eggshell seed starters, kitchen scrap fertilizer or an organic weedkiller...
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10 Most Cost-Effective Crops to Grow

From rapid-growing vegetables to plants that produce almost more than you can eat, there is a ...
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10 Ways to Save Money on Heating

Everyone wants to save on their heating bill, so here are 10 ways to cut heating costs and keep...
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Watering Wisely in the Garden

To perform its very best, your garden needs to be watered properly, especially in the heat of...
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Simple Ways to Save Money (That You Might Not Have Considered)

Budgets are tight for many of us. If you’ve squeezed and squeezed and squeezed yours again, maybe...
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Stain Removal: How to Get Stains Out of Clothes

The best stain remover can sometimes be found right in your home, so check out these tips for...
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How to Garden on a Budget

In this short video, we show you how to plan a beautiful and productive vegetable garden that won’t...
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Reusing Newspapers in the Home and Garden

We subscribe to our local daily newspaper and a couple of Sunday papers, so even though hard times...
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Common Cooking Mistakes

Even the best chefs are guilty of something on this list of common cooking mistakes, and it’s time...
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Recipes for Leftover Bread

Be sure not to throw out your leftover stale bread, as there are plenty of delicious recipes that...
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One-Minute Fix for Loose Cabinet Knobs and Pulls

With a Phillips screwdriver and some inexpensive hardware-store washers that cost a dime or so, you...
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Upcycling Ideas: Reuse and Repurpose

Look at some of your regular household items differently! Here are ways to repurpose, reuse, and...
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Frugality, Hoarding, and Mindfulness

Have you ever considered that you’re perhaps too frugal? Sometimes, these thoughts cross our minds...
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How to Save Money in the Kitchen

In the kitchen, we tend to waste a lot of food, water, and supplies. Here are some ways to save...
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How to Keep More Money in Your Pocket

How to keep more money in your pocket? Here are ten money-saving ideas from The Old Farmer's...
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Reuse, Renew, and Refresh: In the Home

Don’t throw that away! Here are many ways to take something old and give it a second life. Give new...
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What's In Bottled Drinks?

What exactly is in bottled drinks? Many advertise that they are good for you, but what are the...
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Decorating With Curtains

Do you want to make a room in your house look fresh with a whole new look? One of the most...
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Uses for an Old Toothbrush

Before throwing the old toothbrush out, take a look at what it can do to improve the small things...
Starting to Seed!

Blog: Budget-Friendly Gardening

I have made a decision this year to have a small, thriving vegetable garden but to try to save...
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Make Your Own Cleaners

Make your own cleaning products. Homemade cleaners are simple and a great way to save money....
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Blog: Saving Money

Since moving to New Hampshire a few years ago, I have been amazed by so-called Yankee frugality—and...
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How to Buy Appliances Wisely

Appliances are often big-ticket items. If you're looking to save money, here are some tips on...
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Saving With The Salvation Army

When you’re looking to save money, thrift shops are a good place to start. At The Salvation Army...
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How to Buy Clothes Wisely

We’d all prefer to have some money left in our wallets after paying for clothing. These handy tips...
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How to Buy Groceries Wisely

Looking for ways to save money at the grocery store? Here are some practical money-saving tips that...