Leftover cereal bits can be used as ice cream topping

The next time you find that last little bit of cereal in the box, don’t throw it out. They may not be enough to enjoy by themselves but can be incorporated into everyday meals. For example, coco sweetened cereal or leftover cookie crumbs can be saved in plastic containers and used as a topping for ice cream or yogurt. Or, potato chips can be incorporated into breadcrumbs for a meatloaf. For more information, visit http://www.frugal-living-tips.com/little-bits-can-go-a-long-way.html.

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To cut down on inconvenience and the cost of a new watch battery, start turning off your watches when they are not in use. Just pull the stem out and then the watch should be able to last longer. For more information, visit http://www.frugal-living-tips.com/making-watch-batteries-last-longer.html

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Barbecue season may be just about over but if you still have charcoal left, don’t throw it away. It can be used as an air freshener. It works just like Arm and Hammer Baking Soda. It can also be used to keep plants fresh by dropping a chunk into a vase. It acts as a water purifier and keeps it clear and clean. For more uses of charcoal, visit http://www.tiphero.com/tips_1888_8-clever-uses-for-charcoal.html.

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