I like to add things as I go

I am adding interesting information I find on the interenet as I go along here. This is some very interesting and helpful ideas to save you a buck or two that I found on THIS site.

Frugal For Life Tips

# Use your your shredded paper for shipping - fill up plastic grocery bags to cut down on the mess

# Before you print off the web, do a print preview. Many times, the last page is blank and you can stop the print be for that page and save yourself paper and time.

# BBQ Grease Buildup: Wet rag with vegetable oil. Wipe the greasy area and it will come right off, then clean as usual.

#Leftover pancake batter makes good fried onion rings.Let soak in batter for fifteen minutes. Fry in hot oil

# The Cheapest funnel - cut the top off soda bottles and flip them over for use in your car, kitchen or in the children's sandbox.

# Don't want to fix broken furniture - take it apart and salvage all the good wood, hinges, and knobs for future projects

# Cut out the magnets at the bottom of (some) shower curtains before you throw them away, and use on the refrigerator

# Don't toss the pill bottle cotton - Use the cotton from pill bottles to clean small electronics like remotes - cotton and vinegar work great

# Juice Concentrate Lids - used for drink coasters, quickie ashtrays for smokers and Furniture leg coasters

# Carpet remnant uses - Lay on under the car,Scraps catch car leaks,Cut down on noise,Exercise Mat,Shoe insert

# When out of oil and need to grease a skillet- Rub it with a cut open potato.

#Soften Wind-chimes: stuff a cotton ball into each end of each metal cylinder. The result will be a muted, much softer sound

# Use your bathroom mirror as a dry erase board - much better than a shower wall, I've tried and have the grout to clean up

It may sound cheap but they are really great ideas!