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Whether you have loads of bills, an expensive bucket list you want to start tackling, or just are trying to save up for that new car you've been wanting for so long, we can teach you how to save big bucks. We live on a tight budget to save for the important things in life, but that doesn't mean we're settling. We cook, craft, fix, and travel without blowing our paychecks. The question you have to ask yourself is: can you afford not to follow thriftism?

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- June 01, 2016

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Mini Wheat Cookies - A Cereal Cookie Recipe

- March 01, 2019

Have you ever been left with a bag of crushed up mini wheats (or mini spooners) and thought "what a waste" or "there should be something I can make with this"? That was me pretty much every time we got towards the bottom of the bag (or box). Which is where mini wheat cookies come in. This is a great way to create a unique and delicious cookie while using up leftovers in your pantry. Scroll down for a printable recipe. What You'll Need 2 Cups Crushed Mini Wheats 1 Cup Butter or Margarine 1 Cup Brown Sugar 1 Cup Granulated Sugar 2 Large Eggs 2 tsp Vanilla 2 Cups Flour 1 tsp Baking Powder 1 tsp Baking Soda 0.5 tsp Salt 1.5 Cup Chocolate Chips Mixing Bowl Blender or Food Processor Cookie Sheet Preheat oven to 350. Combine crushed mini wheats and 1/2 cup chocolate chips in food processor or blender. Blend until finely ground. Set aside. Cream butter and both types of sugar. Add slightly beaten eggs and vanil...

Removing Lipstick Stain After Drying Clothes

- July 28, 2016

We've all been there. You're pulling out a freshly dried load of laundry when you find that empty chapstick or lipstick. You're devastated that a whole load of clothes is potentially ruined. Fret no more. While this method of stain removal is not fail-proof, it does give you the opportunity to save your favorite khakis or blouse from even the worst of stains. This potentially saves you hundreds of dollars versus buying a new wardrobe to replace that which has been stained and saves you from taking your clothes to a professional. What You'll Need: Old Toothbrush Dish Soap Stain Remover Elbow Grease Begin by putting dish soap on each of the stains (grease spots). Use the toothbrush to work the dish soap into the fabric on each spot. Soak your clothes overnight in hot water. Hot water helps to release the grease. Finally, spray your clothes with your favorite stain remover before throwing in the washing machine and runnin...

Sour Milk Chocolate Cake

- November 17, 2016

Got sour milk? There's not much worse than pouring yourself a bowl of cereal only to find the the milk has started to turn. Well maybe there is... finding out the milk is starting to turn after eating a bit of the cereal and realizing you still have over half a gallon of milk left. What a waste!! As you've probably figured out if you've been following the blog or can surmise from the name, we don't like waste here. Good news is that you don't have to throw out sour milk. If it's got chunks- it's too late and cut your losses, but until that point there are loads of great ways to use up sour milk. Here is one of our favorites. The best part? No one will know you used sour milk unless you tell them! Sour Milk Chocolate Cake What you'll Need 2 Cups Sugar 0.5 Cup Shortening 2 Eggs 2 tsp Baking Powder 2 Cups Sour Milk 3 Cups Flour Vanilla Preheat oven to 350 Cream shortening and sugar Add remaining ingredients (sift if need...