Unclog your sink with household items

Is your sink stopped up? Don’t use those drain cleansers that contain harsh chemicals. Just pour baking soda down the drain, followed by vinegar and then put the sink stopper in. After 15 minutes, flush with boiling water. For more information, visit http://www.hillbillyhousewife.com/frugal-cleaning-tips-being-frugal-with-your-cleaning-supplies.htm.

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If you have extra ice cube trays laying around, there are several uses for them.
• Make Kool-Aid flavored ice for kids and mix up the flavors for fun.
• Use trays as drawer organizers for paperclips or sewing notions.
• Freeze small portions of leftover baby food.
• Freeze tablespoon-sized amounts of broth or special sauces for cooking soups and casseroles.
For more information, visit, http://www.betterbudgeting.com/articles/frugal/51kitchenitems.htm

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If you don’t have the funds to eat lunch out anymore but just don’t have the time to make a sandwich every night, see a step by step illustration how one person made a whole week’s worth of peanut butter and jelly sandwiches.

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Do you know of a way to save money or know of a great resource that explains how to save money? Contact Pam Bauserman at 369-7035 or send an e-mail to pamelab@lodinews.com.