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This is brilliant. He's essentially using their own body against them.

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What if someday there's no electricity at all & you can't store your food in a fridge? Here are 12 off-grid refrigerator alternatives to an electric fridge.

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Are you going through a time when you need to save a bit more money? Here are 50 budget friendly DIY ideas to try to help you pinch your pennies.

Wax paper is not just for baking! Check out this list of wax paper tips to learn some other useful ways to use this handy kitchen staple.

Old fashioned frugal living is eco friendly. Old fashioned living like grandma will help you save money. How to live like the old days.

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Today I am really excited to have a guest post over at Joyfully Thriving. My blogging friend Kristen writes about “Learning to Love the Frugal Life” in such a fun and engaging way that I’ve been following her for a couple of years now. So, I was very honored to write this post for herRead More

Break out your yarn and make mistakes without worry with this handy tutorial for safely ripping back knitting stitches!

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At the library recently I picked up Money Secrets of the Amish: Finding True Abundance in Simplicity, Sharing, and Saving. It sounded like a perfect fit for me. I am fascinated by the Amish, who live very near to me, and I am a big fan of simple living. I have also recently delved into […]

It is actually possible. It’s called Swedish paint or Flour paint.

The Easiest Way to Get Worms Out of Broccoli - a simple kitchen trick to get rid of unwelcome broccoli worms in your produce, plus tips for the garden.

She ALWAYS saves her coffee grounds after making her cup of coffee every morning.

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Raakt u ook soms gefrustreerd omdat u het eindje van de plakband niet meer vindt? Of omdat alle draden op uw bureau in een knoop zitten, of u de afstandsbediening van de tv weer maar eens kwijt bent? Zoek niet langer: dankzij deze tips wordt uw leven veel eenvoudiger!

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Do you have holey towels? Don't throw them away! Use the ideas in this post to find new uses for old towels! These ways to use old towels might just shock you and help you save a little money at the same time!

Looking for a rat trap that works? Check out this odd way that worked - find out how to get rid of rats for good!

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These 50+ Spring cleaning tips and tricks will help you start deep cleaning your home. Pinterest cleaning tips and tricks for every room in your house.

Step by step guide that shows you how to clean a messy house when you're overwhelmed by the mess. Tips for getting started and motivated to clean up!

Got rust? Find out how to get rid of rust on metal, fabric, and other items using common household products you probably already own.

The idea of cleaning refrigerator shelves, drawers and all of the inside isn't fun, but its got to get done. Here are instructions to make it easier, and get the job done right.

Do you ever feel frustrated at the condition of your home especially with little ones in tow. Today I have a huge list of simple and quick tasks that only take minutes but will make your home appear much more tidy.

Make the most beautiful Dried Orange slices for Christmas decorating this year with this ultimate guide to drying and dehydrating oranges!

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Follow this easy step-by-step tutorial for cleaning and organizing your Pinterest boards -- optimized boards will help you gain the right kind of traffic to your site!

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