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Make Christmas Card Coasters

Don't toss those Christmas cards! Turn them into coasters instead.

Make Christmas Card Placemats

Turn your old Christmas cards into a new set of Christmas placemats.

Make Your Own Gift Boxes

Simple instructions for making your own gift boxes.

Budget Holiday Gift Spending

A free, printable holiday gift spending worksheet to help keep your holiday spending in check.

Budget Holiday Spending

Learn how to budget holiday spending; and enjoy a debt-free, stress-free season.

Make a Soup Can Candle

Hang on to those soup cans! They can be used to make soup can candles.

How to Eliminate Debt Quickly

Tired of owing people money? Here's how to eliminate your debt quickly:

How to Store Potatoes

Tired of tossing rotten potatoes? Learn how to store them properly.

How to Store Onions

Have lots of onions? Here's how to keep them fresh for months.

How to Store Apples for Winter

Interested in storing a bushel of apples to enjoy over the cold winter months? Here's how it's done.

How to Find Estate Sales

Interested in attending estate sales, but not sure how to find them? Here's how it's done.

Clean and Maintain a Dishwasher

Discover simple steps that you can take to extend the life of your dishwasher.

Sterilize Canning Jars

Step-by-step instructions for proper sterilization of canning jars.

Make Hand Sanitizer

A simple three-ingredient recipe for homemade hand sanitizer.

Clean a Washing Machine

4 steps to a cleaner and fresher-smelling washing machine.

Reprocess Unsealed Canning Jars

Instructions for reprocess unsealed jars of home-canned foods.

Keep Lettuce Fresh

Does your lettuce always go bad before you get it eaten? The problem could be the way you're storing it.

Make Vanilla Extract

A simple recipe for a never-ending supply of vanilla.

Test Soil Acidity/Alkalinity without a Test Kit

Find out if your soil is acidic or alkaline without a pricey test kit.

Make Your Own Laundry Detergent

Learn how to make your own powdered laundry detergent, and enjoy clean clothes for less.

Make Dryer Sheets

Make homemade dryer sheets in five minutes or less.

Make a Denim Pocket Quilt

Turn your worn jeans into a beautiful quilt.

Make a Sweater Blanket

Recycle a bunch of old sweaters into a warm and wonderful blanket.

Make Sweater Pillows

Sweater pillows are just the thing to cozy up a sofa or bed. Scavenge some sweaters from your favorite thrift store, and stitch up a few for yourself.

Create a Bare-Bones Budget

Take your spending down to the bare essentials, and get your finances back on track.