A NOTE FROM RANDAL

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Frugally yours,
Randal

WHAT'S GOING ON IN THE FORUM

Add your advice for these questions at The Frugal Life Forum. Ask your own questions or leave your favorite frugal tips while you are there.

Cleaning

1. Substitute Dishwasher Detergent - I have a theory that I'm trying to find out if it will work. I think that baking soda plus perhaps a second ingredient will make a nice detergent for the dishwasher. (cascade is so $$$) Does anyone have any thoughts? I'm not sure if baking soda alone is enough to sanitize dishes (especially since the dog sometimes licks them) - thanks in advance!

2. Chamois Cloth Has Hardened - Does anyone know how to soften a chamois cloth that has hardened?

Finances
I have a wonderful husband, but he does enjoy a beer or two after work on occasion. He pays with his debit card, at a local neighborhood bar. Since I'm the one to keep an eye on our banking, I do it on-line. Whenever I see he's stopped in at lunch (which he'll usually let me know about) or that he's stopped in for a quick cold one, I go on-line and transfer an equal amount into a savings account. This way, his habit actually costs him double, but still puts away for us. I won't deny him a beer, he's a hard working man, but I do think restitution sometimes needs to be twice the crime. As long as we can afford his luxury, why not? Does anyone think this is crazy? I truly appreciate and certainly enjoy all your great postings!

Miscellaneous

Newbie to Forum but Oldie to TFL - Hello I'm new to the forum but not to TFL. I have a question that I hope someone can help me with. I was online awhile back and had stumbled across a page that talked about which vegetables and fruits you should put together and the ones you shouldn't for whatever reasons. Has anyone heard of anything like that. If so can someone please tell me about that as I was never taught how to do that when I was growing up. Now I'm wondering if that's why some of our vegetables and fruits spoil as fast as they seem too. Thank you for any help you can give me with this. God Bless each and everyone of you and your families too. - louise_t.

Recycle

Does anyone know how to make a jean purse or bootie bag? - Razzy

Utilities

Has Anyone Seen the "Icyball" Before? - Do a Google search for "icyball" and see the refrigerator that works without electricity. I haven't used one but I have corresponded with someone that has. The ammonia based refrigeration system is basically the same as used in RV gas refrigerators, In my experience, the biggest problem breaking free of the utilities is refrigeration. Icy ball can be used with any heat source.

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FRUGAL FINANCES

Tips and Articles on Finances

180 Ways To Save Money
From The Frugal Lawyer Blog

Here’s a list of 180 money saving tips that can turn your financial life around 180 degrees. These are things that I have learned while reading blogs or other books. I’ve tried to provide links to blog posts and other articles that elaborate more on the tip. This was a fun exercise. While I personally don’t practice every single tip listed, it was a good way to find out how I can do better on saving money.

Automobile/Transportation

1. Wash and vacuum your car at home.
2. Buy a used car. New cars drop significantly in value as soon as you drive off the lot.
3. Get rid of your car. If you’re married, just have one.
4. Keep your tires inflated at the correct pressure.
5. Do not carry unneeded weight in your vehicle. Excess weight puts a heavier load on the engine.
6. Accelerate slowly and smoothly. Avoid jackrabbit starts. Get into high gear as quickly as possible.

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FRUGAL COMMUNICATIONS

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FRUGAL HOW-TO

Tips and Articles on Do-It-Yourself

Make Your Own Cleaning, Health, Bath and Beauty Products

Essential oil kits allow you to make your own safe non-chemical home and beauty products. Replace the toxic cleaners and household products that can harm you, your children and pets with a Starter Kit. Instructions are in English and Spanish.

We make our own cleaning supplies from Sunshine Concentrate and essential oils. My wife has used this product since 1987 for laundry, soap pumps at the sink, in the shower, cleaning kitchen counters, soaking fruit and veggies to remove pesticides, doing dishes, and more. I use it for washing cars and gardening since it keeps soil wetter longer and holds the nutrients for the plants. Read more about Sunshine Concentrate.

Don't like to make your own cleaning supplies?

FRUGAL DECORATING

Tips and Articles on Decorating

We need more articles in this relatively new segment. Submit your article. We will tell you we received it and if it is used, we'll notify you and, of course, give you proper credit.

FRUGAL TIPS

Free Directory Assistance
You can save on your phone bill by calling 1-800-free-411. It's just what it sounds like, free directory assistance. You have to listen to some advertisements but it's better than paying $2 each time you dial 411.

Search The Frugal Life Forum for answers to your questions or to share tips with other frugal folks.

FRUGAL PETS

Healthy Pet Foods

Pet food ingredients can create a lot of health problems for our pets, and that can cost a lot of money with recurring health issues feeding that drain our budgets for the veterinarian. Be an informed pet owner when it comes to what's in pet foods. You already know that you feel better if you eat right. Help them to feel better too. View this video or site to be an informed pet owner.

Natural Remedies and Herbal Heartworm Programs

Yes, there are natural ways to deal with heartworms and there are herbal prevention programs also. Get more info on heartworms.

Pet Topics Information Site

Healthy Pet Corner provides informational links for dogs, cats, birds, horses, rabbits, and reptiles. Visit Healthy Pet Corner.

FRUGAL LEARNING

Singing Success At-Home Study Course

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1 Comments:

 Linda said...

hi - I'm a newbie to the site - try using skype for phone service. If you already pay for internet access for other reasons, it is a greatalternative to epensive toll calls. You sign up and if you call another computer user the call is free and if you call someone's land line it is very cheap. For example calling my father in England from California is less than 1 cent per minute. You just need a headset.
Linda

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