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Cheap Trick: Measure Food Carefully

Cheap Trick: Measure Food Carefully

By Justin Weinger 1 Comment

Here's a simple tip for those of you wanting to cut costs and trim your waistlines: Learn to measure food carefully! I've been known to "eyeball" my portions when it comes to food.  And guess what?  My eyes are bigger than my stomach! Over-sized portions cost you more money.  If you're filling up your big cereal bowl to the brim instead of measuring out a one-cup serving, you are going to be spending a lot more money on cereal.  The same is true for snacks.  And you won't just be spending … [Read more...]

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Tipster Tuesday: Help for Paint Fumes

By Justin Weinger Leave a Comment

It always seems like the only time you have to paint a room in your home is when the weather is too cold to open a window.So here's a trick for helping dissipate those paint fumes: Peel an onion and cut it in half. Put the onion cut side-down in a bowl with about an inch of water. Then leave the onion and bowl in the room overnight. For some reason, this helps reduce the fresh paint smell. … [Read more...]

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