A NOTE FROM RANDAL

Hello Everyone!

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We hope this issue finds you well and still interested and excited to live frugally. When we first started our frugal journey our frugal choices were out of necessity. Now we are blessed to not have to live frugally but we choose to because we know the earth has only so many resources. Additionally, our desire is to have the smallest footprint on this world that we can. That is the reason we enjoy creating this ezine because our hope is it will aid you in your frugal journey and help someone you might know start down their own frugal journey too.

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Frugally yours,
Randal

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FRUGAL FINANCES

Take The Sticker Shock Out Of Your Energy Bill

Summer not only brings higher temperatures, it brings higher energy bills. Here are a few smart ways to conserve energy and save money:

• Unplug coffeepots and chargers for electronic devices such as cell phones and MP3 players. They can add 5% to your energy bill.

• Install Energy Star appliances to save as much as $400 per year. You can also receive tax incentives and rebates.

• Buy a flat-screen computer monitor- they use up to one-third of the electricity of conventional screens. (But don't trash your old monitor. Recycle it at Staples!)

• Stay cool this summer by installing a programmable thermostat—it will feel great when you're at home and save money when you're not.

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FRUGAL RECIPES

Oriental Cabbage Salad recipe

Here's my fave. I've been eating this daily for the past few months, I just crave it! (Plus, I've lost 15 lbs!!! because I snack on this all the time!)

1 head napa or savoy cabbage
1 package oriental noodle soup (I use Sapporo Ichiban original flavor)
1/4 cup olive oil (or any light salad oil)
1/4 cup white vinegar
1/4 cup sliced almonds, lightly toasted

Use a clean, recycled glass bottle with screw top to mix and store the dressing. Pour oil and vinegar into bottle and add the package of soup base from the noodle soup mix. Shake well.

Slice cabbage thinly and place in large bowl. Crumble dry soup noodles over (I leave some big crunchy chunks, too.) Sprinkle with almonds. Dress salad just before serving.

TIP: You can slice cabbage and make dressing ahead of time...I've had good success with storing the sliced cabbage in a clear plastic veggie bag from the grocery store, leaving plenty of air space and closing with a twist tie. This keeps in the fridge this way for about a week and is handy for single servings.

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FRUGAL CRITTER CONTROL

Spiders in the Bath

Spiders in the Bath?? hate it - Simple.... hang a bath mat over the side of the bath providing them a means of escape ..no more spiders...xx - Tessa

FRUGAL HOW-TO

Free Apron Pattern Recycle Old Dress

This is a link to a free 1940 apron pattern. You can recycle an old dress or use new fabric. You can make it in plus size or missy size. You could even use a child's dress and make a child's apron, if you changed the measurements. The directions are very easy to follow.

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.

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FRUGAL DECORATING

New Kitchen Countertops For $100

Formica countertops can be painted for much less out of pocket expense than a complete countertop replacement. There are several steps required to achieve a professional appearance, but the outcome can have a dramatic impact on the overall look of the kitchen.

Sherwin-Williams has a color visualizer that allows you to pre-select colors for your countertops online to save time choosing colors at the store. A new countertop finish can drastically change the look of your kitchen, so compare colors with your existing cabinets, appliances ... Contributed by Jennifer at www.iMommies.com

For all of the directions go here.

Tips and Articles on Decorating

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FRUGAL RECYCLING/REUSING

Reusing Old Quilts

Take old quilts and cut them into 8" - 10" squares, edge and use for oven pads - or - using an old oven mitt as a guide, make a pattern and voila, you have new oven mitts. Hope you can use these hints...

Reusing Shower Curtains

I haven't found a good shower curtain that will last more than a couple weeks so I buy the "shower stall" vinyl curtain available at Sears. Believe me, it is large enough to cover the space for a full sized bath tub. I pay more money at first, but it lasts through showers and cleanings 2 years or more. When it has seen its last use in the shower, my husband will use it for drop cloths. The same is true for tired vinyl window shades. If he has small paint jobs, he can use the shade as a drop cloth for any of the spray jobs he does.

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

100% guaranteed. The Singing Success Vocal Training Program, by celebrity vocal coach Brett Manning, is the only vocal training program that guarantees a full octave increase in your vocal range. And you can do it at home. You'll learn to sing as easily as you speak, completely eliminating vocal strain, and you will learn to master the techniques of vocal style, including runs, licks and trills. Get a full refund if it doesn't do all it promises. Read more about the Singing Success Program.

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