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I should add Mr. Clean Magic Erasers to the list of products that Everyday Cheapskate readers use creatively. Magic Erasers will join such amazing products as Original Blue Dawn dishwashing liquid, baking soda and vinegar, to name a few. If you have …Read more.
An Hour and Ten Bucks to Give Your Home a New Look
Been putting off updating a room in your home until you can figure out where to get thousands of dollars to redecorate? Look, if you've got $10 and a little time, you can get started right now. Here are some of my favorite tips and tricks for how to …Read more.
Dear Graduating Class of 2012
I wasn't invited to give a graduation speech this spring. Still, I was prepared. And since a good speech is a terrible thing to waste, I offer it to you now.
To the Class of 2012: You did it. You worked hard; you stuck it out even when you wanted to …Read more.
Are store ATMs safe?
Dear Mary: After years of arguing about it, my tech-savvy daughter finally convinced me to get an ATM card. The other day, we were at a local delicatessen, and she wanted me to use the machine there. I'm wary of store ATMs. Are they as safe as the …Read more.
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In Recessionary Times, Thrift Stores Are BoomingI love to read about the ingenious ways people are dealing with the effects of this unrelenting recession. Reminds me of a news story I read recently about the rise in popularity of thrift stores. They're becoming so popular, in fact, new ones are popping up about as fast as traditional retailers are closing. It's all about supply and demand, and clever ways to pay less for the things we need and want. This came to mind when I received today's first great reader tip. VACATION TOYS. I recently went to Florida on a vacation with a friend and her young child. Instead of packing bulky beach toys, we made a quick stop at a local thrift store when we arrived. For a couple of dollars, she got cups, strainers, spoons, shovels, toys and all sorts of things to play with in the sand. The toys were new and exciting, and my friend's child had hours of enjoyment. When the vacation was over, we gave them to a family with kids also vacationing at the beach. — Maribeth, Ohio CHEAP MASCARA. I was eager to ditch my expensive brand of mascara and try something cheaper, so I jumped when I found a coupon for a brand that was also on sale. I didn't like the applicator brush, but remembered reading that mascaras are basically the same except the design of the applicator brush. So I cleaned the one from my old mascara and found that it fit the new bottle. I couldn't be happier. I really can't tell the difference from the expensive brand! — Abby, Minnesota HEIRLOOM HISTORY.
COIN JAR FOR VACATIONS. We keep a jar that we put all our change into during the year. At vacation time, that change becomes spending money for the kids. They contribute all the change they have during the year, too. This teaches them to save for something they want on vacation. Before we leave, we cash in the money and divide it between the two of them. They get to spend it how they want during our vacation. We've saved between $200 and $400 each year, just in change! — Angie, email Would you like to send a tip to Mary? You can email her at mary@everydaycheapskate.com, or write to Everyday Cheapskate, P.O. Box 2099, Cypress, CA 90630. Include your first and last name and state. Mary Hunt is the founder of www.DebtProofLiving.com and author of 20 books, including her January 2012 release "7 Money Rules for Life." To find out more about Mary and read her past columns, please visit the Creators Syndicate Web page at www.creators.com. COPYRIGHT 2012 CREATORS.COM
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