Thrift

How Do YOU Make Apple Dumplings?

Karen Johnson August 23, 2013

My favorite part of the recipe is the bottom corner of the back of the card, after the sauce ingredients–where Granny wrote “Good luck” in tiny letters.

“But Why Bother?”

Kathy Harrison August 19, 2013

So why bother? It’s a legitimate question. I bother because the money I earn is in direct proportion to the labor I expend. The product I provide is useful and ethical and I can be proud of it. I bother because I prefer blue jeans to business suits and Muck boots to high heels.

Recipe of The Week: Homemade Brownie Mix!

Karen Johnson March 20, 2013

As we grew up, Mom kept this homemade brownie mix on hand in a big, clear, airtight jar because we liked it better than the box stuff.

Tips For Hang-Drying Your Laundry

Kendra P June 8, 2011

Hang-drying not only will you save money on your power bill, you’ll also spend less replacing your wardrobe.

Great Garage Sale Tips

Pat Veretto September 1, 2010

Now is the perfect time to have a garage sale. Kids are back in school so you have a little time to sort through things. It’s time to clean the coat closet, put away summer things and get things in order for colder weather. And, many people will be looking for deals this time of year on off-season items.