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Uses for surplus cinnamon and sugar
photo by bucklava DEAR SARA: We buy Super Pretzels in bulk. Each box comes with a huge cinnamon/sugar pack that we never use on our pretzels. Now I have about three pounds of it and no idea what to do with it. Plus, as long as we keep buying the pr...
How to repel mosquitoes
photo by Strata Chalup Our yard gets a lot of mosquitoes. The city sprays to control them, but it’s a losing battle when we get heavy rain. I burn citronella candles to combat them so family and friends can enjoy our backyard without being at...
Cloth napkins save money
photo by muffet Cloth versus paper: Which do you use for napkins and cleaning towels? It’s common for newly frugal people to question whether they should switch from paper to cloth. For some people, it’s an easy decision. Plain and simp...
Where’s your oxygen mask?
photo by Brewcaster It’s summer, and I’m surrounded by people going on vacation. I’m receiving automated e-mail replies that tell me so. My community forums are filled with members going on cruises, camping, cross-country trips an...
Bake your cake and eat it, too
photo by p2cl The following cakes are quick to mix and perfect for covering all types of summer entertaining. They’re not sickeningly sweet, and all are fail-proof. Whether you’re baking for a friend swinging by for coffee, bringing a de...
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Jack Payne Said:
Frugal Village is the ideal blog for penny-pinching misers.
Lets you in on all kinds of bargains, all around you, that you have probably never heard of. Well done presentation, indeed.
Jeff Dunsavage Said:
Really nice site, Sara. Thoughtful, well designed, and excellent, accessible writing. I'm definitely sharing it with others.
Nicholas Jager Said:
I like the whole concept. The way the economy is sitting this reads like a blueprint for everyday living.
Lindsey Said:
Wonderful blog, in just a few minutes I found several ideas that are useful for me. Keep up the good work!

