Miscellaneous

The word miscellaneous comes from the Latin word miscere, meaning “to mix.”  This is truly a great mix of articles that don’t fit anyway else!  Enjoy these one-off, compelling topics that will help you in your quest to save time and money.

They range from 8 Secrets of a Successful Garage Sale, to The High Cost of Being Hopeless with Math, to Simple Rules to Live By.   Don’t miss out.

The Ultimate Junk Drawer

Is your stuff really worth what it’s costing you to store it? Everyone thinks their stuff is priceless, but be
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How to Get Free Refills at Starbucks

Can you get a FREE refill at Starbucks? The answer is yes, provided you understand that there are limits and
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EC Crossword Puzzles 2022 Winners!

  EC Puzzle Weekly Winners Oct 2022 Puzzle #1 — Donna M., Massachusetts Puzzle #2 — Carolyn Mc., New York

Everyday Cheapskate Puzzle #1

EC Puzzle #1  closed Oct 7, 2022. But feel free to head on over to EC Puzzle #2.   EC
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Three Easy Ways to Curb the Disease to Please

I could never be a medical transcriptionist. It’s not the typing or the doctors’ handwriting that would deter me. My

Vangie is Her Name and Travel is Her Game

To say that the global pandemic rocked the world in horrific ways would be, to put it mildly. We may
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What to Do On the Worst Day of Your Life

On the Sunday after Pastor Rick and Kay Warren lost their son to suicide, Rick’s message, “What to Do On

Like Fourth Grade All Over Again

I’m not sure why I loved fourth grade so much. Maybe it was because my teacher was extra pretty and
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7 Simple Ways to Make Sure You Don’t Hit Your Mobile Data Plan Limits

Follow these tips to cut back on your smartphone data habit, track and monitor your usage, and stretch your data
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Sick of Fruit Flies in Your Kitchen? Here’s How to Get Rid of Them

Fruit flies are amazing —amazingly annoying! And those disgusting little flies are no match for these super easy traps and potent
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9 Secrets of a Successful Garage Sale

Whether your goal is to purge your home of stuff you no longer need or you want to raise some

Secrets of the Frugal Lifestyle

I'll admit I used to think frugality was a distasteful lifestyle forced upon the poor. I believed "frugal" was synonymous

3 Free Life-Improving Resources

If you are generally wary of free stuff, I’m right there with you. Most of the time, I’ve found, free
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Two Options When Your Social Security Number is Compromised

I just received a letter from a reader that sent chills up my spine. It brought back vivid memories of
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Cucumbers in Plastic Wrap, and More Great Reader Tips!

It’s universally understood that a red flag means to stop or some variation of caution. A green flag, on the
Beauty and Manicure

Simple Secrets for the Perfect Home Manicure

I wish I had all of the money I’ve spent over the years on salon manicures. It would be quite
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How to Stop Making Bad Decisions

I saw the funniest sign, but it wasn’t funny for long because I started to think about it. Suddenly the
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What Do You Need to Be Happy?

In your heart do you believe that more money would make you happier? How much would it take to make

Clutter’s Last Stand: How to Get Moving to De-Junk Your Life

What would we do if we actually had to use everything we own, including all that stuff in the drawers,