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Chicken Adobo: Sweet and savory budget meal

Frugal Village -- Chicken Adobo is one of my favorite ways to make chicken.     11-20
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Create a registry for money gifts

Frugal Village -- DEAR SARA: Is there an online fund-type account for a baby shower?     11-19
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Use clamp hangers for more than pants

Frugal Village -- Pants hangers have multiple uses in your home.     11-15
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Cut back on products you don’t need

Frugal Village -- As a society, we're fortunate -- so much so that we've become gluttonous.     11-15
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Safeguard your purse when shopping

Frugal Village -- With the holidays approaching, there are a lot of people carrying cash and valuables when out shopping.     11-13
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Use up evaporated milk

Frugal Village -- In the back of the pantry, you might find a couple of cans of evaporated milk that are close to expiring.     11-12
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Keep homemade mixes fresh

Frugal Village -- photo by House of sims DEAR SARA: I have found several homemade mixes on your forums that I would like to make. If the mixes were stored in a glass jar and exposed to light, would it affect the mix? I am unsure with some of the spices. The reason I ask is because I would like to use glass jars, such as mason jars, and adhere a label. I think ...     11-11
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Make foolproof rice

Frugal Village -- Making rice on the stovetop can be tricky. You have to watch it, or it can boil over, get mushy or burn.     11-08
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Raise cash in a flash

Frugal Village -- photo by billaday A day might come when you need money quickly. Not a situation where youre simply experiencing a tight budget for a day or two, but when your basic necessities are on the line. Maybe you dont have enough money to put gas in your car or food is running low. What can you do? If youve been in this situation before, tell me what youve done to get ...     11-08
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Recycle shredded paper

Frugal Village -- Paper is often wasted. Maybe you use both sides of a sheet of paper, use the backs of your mail envelopes for grocery lists or reuse newspaper to wrap gifts.     11-07
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Enjoy cold-weather comfort foods

Frugal Village -- Once the colder weather hits, the comfort-food cravings start. Soup and pasta dishes fit the bill.     11-05
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Make homemade breadcrumbs with leftover bread

Frugal Village -- DEAR SARA: Do you make your own breadcrumbs? When I was little, my mom always made them.     11-03
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Four ways to reuse an old shower curtain

Frugal Village -- photo by mike burns Its easy to keep or toss some items. You might have an idea for ways to reuse something and, if you dont, out it goes. But it can be tough to decide what to do with some items, such as vinyl shower curtains or liners. Theyre cheap to replace, so many people opt to throw them away and replace with a new liner (consider replacing with cloth). ...     11-01
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How to buy secondhand housewares

Frugal Village -- Buying housewares at the thrift store can give your home a unique style.     11-01
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Meatless meals ease pressure on budget

Frugal Village -- Give flexitarianism (semi-vegetarianism) a try. Once a week, incorporate a meatless dish into your meal rotation.     11-01
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Don’t let baby break the bank

Frugal Village -- photo by tiffanywashko DEAR SARA: I just found out that Im pregnant, and I want to be prepared for baby expenses. I dont see the need to spend a lot of money, but its difficult to pinpoint where frugality stops and excess begins. Its such an exciting time. Can you offer a few frugal baby tips?Rachel, e-mail DEAR RACHEL: Congratulations! There are many decisions to make when it comes to ...     10-31
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Great ways to reuse milk cartons

Frugal Village -- The first tip reuses milk cartons.     10-31
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Shopping Halloween clearance

Frugal Village -- Halloween is almost here. There are a lot of great deals to be discovered after the holiday.     10-30
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Pumpkin tips for a festive fall-o-ween

Frugal Village -- photo by ccharmon Its pumpkin season, and many people have the tradition of visiting the pumpkin patch. Whether selecting the perfect pumpkin for carving jack-o-lanterns or decorating them uncarved, selecting one is simple. Look for a pumpkin that has good weight, a stem that isnt cut too short to ensure that its not decaying, stands well for display, and doesnt show any visible softness or bruise...     10-30
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Plan a cookie-exchange party

Frugal Village -- photo by jagwired DEAR SARA: I have been elected by my friends and neighbors to host a cookie-exchange party at Christmas. We were looking for something new and cheap to do this year. But I havent a clue on how to do this. How many cookies do you make? Do you have something playing in the background, such as a movie? What should I have ready for everyone to take their ...     10-30
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