EC Daily Newsletter Archive

May 30, 2023      ⭐️ Survival 17 – Have you seen the rules for what contestants are allowed to bring

May 29, 2023      🇺🇸 Honor, Remember — It’s SUMMER!! – Banana Pudding, Deals!, tips, humor and so much more

May 28, 2023      🙋‍♀️ Raise Your Hand If You Like Freebies – 10 Ways to have fun that Don’t Cost a Penny, copycat recipe for Heinz Ketchup

May 27, 2023      🌴 Hawaiian Sliders — Yum!! – Perfection o a bun … and just in time for your holiday weekend

May 26, 2023      😋 Classic Peanut Butter Cookies – Pure comfort for your weekend

May 25, 2023      😡 Canceled! – Make Sure you Never Give Insurance Companies Reason to Cancel You

May 24, 2023      What is 1,000 Times Germier Than the Average Toilet?! – That would be your kitchen’s garbage disposal

May 23, 2023      Get Foiled! – Use it for more than wrapping baked potatoes or keeping steaks warm

May 22, 2023      🪰 Fruit Flies: Would You Rather Repel or Trap? – I guess it’s a matter of prevention Vs remediation!!

May 21, 2023     How Much is the Right Amount? – Not too much not too little … but just right! Ok so you want to know exactly

May 20, 2023     29 Brilliant Ways to Use Vinegar – It’s cheap, It’s available in every supermarket and home center

May 19, 2023      Never in the Clothes Dryer—15 Things – It can ruin stuff!

May 18, 2023      Update ⭐️ 5 Best Bath Towels in 2023 – Towels that stand up to constant use and laundering for at least a decade!

May 17, 2023       DIY and Keep $150 – Good Moning, EC

May 16, 2023      Natural Ways to Keep Rabbits Out of Your Yard and Garden – As adorable as they are, rabbits can wreak havoc on lawn and garden

May 15, 2023      😂 Chips, Flips, Tips, and Tricks! – All that in today’s EC Daily!

May 14, 2023      Dishwasher Not Cleaning at 100%? – 7 reasons and the easy-to-fix solutions you can do yourself

May 12, 2023      Got a Junk Drawer? Chaos to Calm in 1-2-3! – Works every time

May 11. 2023     The 4 Vacuums I Use Almost Every Day – and still absolutely swear by

May 10, 2023      Don’t See Inflation in the Restaurant Menu? – Look Carefully at the Bill …!

May 09, 2023      I Gave This $5 Seatbelt Gadget a Test … – Here’s My Honest Review

May 08, 2023      For Anyone Who Likes to Cook (or Eat!) – For Anyone Who Likes to Cook (or Eat!)

May 07, 2023      Behold the Secret – How do hotels do it-Keeping towels and linens brilliantly white, and NOT dingy gray?

May 06, 2023      🧇 Apple Fritter Waffle Donuts – Got your attention?

May 05, 2023      Confessions of a Compulsive Chopper – Plue … Pico de Gallo Salsa Recipe … Happy Cinco de Mayo!

May 04, 2023      💊 SLASH RX COSTS – 8 ways to do that trust cost saver!

May 03, 2023      DIY Weed Killer! – It really works (super cheap, too!)

May 02, 2023      Brace: Mother’s Day. Soon. Gotcha’ Covered. – Fun, budget-friendly Gift Guide!

May 01, 2023      Easy 5-min iPhone Checkup! – It Saved me a bundle …

Apr 30, 2023      Extended Warranties: All You Need to Know – It’s all about common sense!

Apr 29, 2023      Ceiling Fan Direction? – What difference does it make anyway?

Apr 28, 2023      DIY Teeth Whitening – Safe, cheap, easy to use, remarkably effective

Apr 27, 2023      Still Lovely Weeks Later – What works, doesn’t work, DIY Flower Food Recipe

Apr 26, 2023      Don’t Throw That Out! – 16 reasons you’ll never toss out the leftover pickle juice!

Apr 25, 2023      Best Inexpensive (per my Dermatologist) – Plus updates, news, deals

Apr 24, 2023      11 Ways to Get Free Stuff – Seeds, tools, supplies… Yes!

Apr 23, 2023      11 Easy (3-ingredient) Party Dips! – Quick delicious fun-to-share!

Apr 22, 2023      This Is The One— – Forget all the other countertop cleaning methods

Apr 21. 2023      Do You Hear that $sucking $ound? – It’s Your future getting eaten up!

Apr 20, 2023      These 9 Things – Keep them close and you can fix anything

Apr 19, 2023      PERFECT ICED TEA – Get it right and you’ll never go back

Apr 18, 2023      DIY Laundry Magic – A recipe you’ll want to memorize

Apr 17, 2023      S-I-M-P-L-F-Y – Sounds like a good idea, but is it realistic? Let’s see

Apr 16, 2023      Smile! – It’ll do you good

Apr 15, 2023      $10 Gadget Changes Everything – Self-sharpening, Tool

Apr 14, 2023      Strong to the Last Drop – A cool tip as the season approaches

Apr 13, 2023      YOU: PEST CONTROLLER – Eradicatehousehold pests naturally

Apr 12, 2023      Fly PROLIFIC – You’re going to need this how-to very soon

Apr 11, 2023     POWERED UP – Best inexpensive portable power bank

Apr 10, 2023      STEAMED! – Back to 100%, like new

Apr 09, 2023      Perfect – Be joyful… Happy Easter

Apr 08, 2023      GROUNDS FOR REUSE – Spent coffee grounds are remarkably useful!

Apr 07, 2023      DIY Surgery – Steady hand + precise movement = success!

Apr 06, 2023      Subs for M.A.C – Replace with cheaper better!

Apr 05, 2023      Take Control – DIY Check Up

Apr 04, 2023      14 Besties – DIY to save a ton!

Apr 03, 2023      0% interest game – How to play the balance transfer game and win

Apr 02, 2023      Stranded, count on it – How to plan

Apr 01, 2023      Six inches – It’s farther than you think

Mar 31, 2023      All Cash? – Let me show you

Mar 30, 2023      Abused – Not amused

Mar 29, 2023      Muffins in tulips – DIY trick… it’s so easy!

Mar 28, 2023      Cheapskate solution – Make it yourself and save a ton!

Mar 27, 2023      Dirtier than… whaaat? – 10 X germier than a seat

Mar 26, 2023      It’s time – Do it now to avoid grill shock later

Mar 25, 2023      Scam alert – Don’t do it … hang up!

Mar 24, 2023      L Word – Frugal hacks, tips, solutions!

Mar 23, 2023      Kicked a BAD Habit – a very expensive habit

Mar 22, 2023      How to Make Dryer Balls-UPDATED – Step-by-step instructions (quite EZ!)

Mar 21, 2023      Mailbag Day – Offering specific help and resources

Mar 20, 2023      Still the frugal choice – So many ways to prepare it

Mar 19, 2023      This for that – For those times you need a substitute!

Mar 18, 2023      best inexpensive decore – Create a warm welcoming atmosphere

Mar 17, 2023      Let’s celebrate – Give this simple yummy St. Paddy’s Day meal a go!

Mar 16, 2023      Overdue for a raise? – how to get one Now!

Mar 15, 2023      Grab and run? – Consider this advice

Mar 14, 2023      Pi anyone? – Make mine apple, please

Mar 13, 2023      R U ready? – 7 Things to do NOW to get ready

Mar 12, 2023      S-T-R-E-T-C-H Your Food Budget! – 16 practical strategies don’t miss the comments

Mar 11, 2023      Keeping it soft and fluffy – And what to do when the brown sugar hardens

Mar 10, 2023      What to Do When You’re Too Tired to Cook – What to Do When You’re Too Tired to Cook

Mar 09, 2023      Online Grocery Shopping Yes or No? – Read this before you answer

Mar 08, 2023      Dining-in – What a great idea!

Mar 07, 2023      ACV is AMZG! – 11 ways in today’s post to prove it

Mar 06, 2023      Just Me or Is it COLD in here? – Check out this inexpensive home heat solution

Mar 05, 2023      Safe not sorry – A real-life story you’ll find hard to believe

Mar 04, 2023      How to Get Outdoor Windows Sparkling Clean – Cheaper, Better, Faster!

Mar 03, 2023      It’s All About the Sauce – This makes cooking at home MUCH Better

Mar 02, 2023      THIS Recipe! – Let them eat cake

Mar 01, 2023      Spring Cleaning Mistakes You Want to Avoid – spring Cleaning Mistakes You Want to Avoid

Feb 28, 2023      Food Cost-Cutting Strategies for Every Lifestyle – Single, Married, With Kids, No Kids

Feb 27, 2023      10 Ways to Have Fun that Won’t Cost a Dime – 10 Ways to Have Fun that Won’t Cost a Dime

Feb 26, 2023      Smart and Cheap – How and why you need to add vinegar with every load

Feb 24, 2023      It Can Be Prickly – How to use and care for your best-ever cleaning buddy!

Feb 23, 2023      Diy Fruit & Veggie Wash – Mak it yourself for just pennies!

Feb 22, 2023      Ultimate laundry satisfaction – Result is SO worth the effort

Feb 21, 2023      How to stop it – It’s such a stressful way to live!

Feb 20, 2023     Even in winter! – Your other oven is outdoors

Feb 19, 2023      Don’t screw it up – That leather chair wasn’t exactly cheap

Feb 18, 2023      Cook for a Day, Eat for a Month – This is the busy home cook’s dream come true!

Feb 17, 2023      Got Burnt-On Grunga? – How to clean restore cookie sheet pans

Feb 16, 2023     Getting a Tax Refund? – 5 ways that could make your life better

Feb 15, 2023      Where to Find $1,000 CASH – Money for your emergency fund!

Feb 14, 2023      This Clever Gadget Solves So Many Problems – This Clever Gadget Solves So Many Problems

Feb 13, 2023      How to Feed a Crowd – and not go broke!

Feb 12, 2023      What is Sour Salt? Anyone? – I see that hand

Feb 11, 2023      9 Reasons to Find That Forgotten Clothes Steamer  – 9 Reasons to Find That Forgotten Clothes Steamer

Feb 10, 2023      Easy Fabulous Party Food RECIPES! – Easy Fabulous Party Food RECIPES!

Feb 09, 2023      5 Ways to Prepare Fur Babies for Disasters – Pets need emergency preparedness plans, too. Woof!

Feb 08, 2023      How to Cook Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts Perfectly – NO- FAIL SECRETS!

Feb 07, 2023      Mid-Winter’s Spark of Joy – One week from today, people! let’s get ready

Feb 06, 2023      Best Electric Tea Kettles for 2023 – Best Electric Tea Kettles for 2023

Feb 05, 2023      Appearing Now at a Drugstore near You! – Appearing Now at a Drugstore near You!

Feb 04, 2023      The “I” Word — What Can We Do About It? – The “I” Word — What Can We Do About It?

Feb 02, 2023      31 Surprising Ways to Use it Around the House – its Cheaps!! $.65 for 16 oz at my supermarket

Feb 01, 2023      These February Deals! – Hello, February!

Jan 31, 2023       Got ugly Salt Stains on Leather Boots and Shoes? – It’s easy to remove those stains,  and restore the leather to its beautiful self!

Jan 30, 2023      Where is Your Go-Bag? – Whoops! Do you even have one?

Jan 29, 2023      That Floor You’re Standing on – Are you cleaning it or running it?!

Jan 28, 2023      How to Cut the Biggest Bill in the Stack! – 12 ways to do it

Jan 27, 2023       17 Ways to Slash Hugh Cost of Eating Out – Realistic, ethical, and awesome ways to keep your restaurant tab lean!

Jan 26, 2023      Soft, Thick, Thirsty – How do you describe the perfect bath towel?

Jan 25, 2023      Breakthrough! – The best can opener is surprisingly cheap!

Jan 24, 2023      Now THAT’s Frugal! – I was in for a shock. Not only could I not find credible reasons not to do it

Jan 23, 2023      Time to Stretch – Doable way to cut food costs PLUS Sun Bake, Tool Loan, Hand Pies, More

Jan 22, 2023      What’s for Dinner? – Gatcha’ covered with The Best Budget Pasta Recipe E-V-R!

Jan 21, 2023       Living in a Crowded Nest? – Like homing pigeons, young people are moving back with their parents or grandparents

Jan 20, 2023      How’s Your dishwasher Doing? –  if it’s not cleaning, smells weird, makes you believe you need a new machine STOP!

Jan 18, 2023      The Best Skin Care Products are Also inexpensive! – Here’s the list from my dermatologist

Jan 17, 2023      Rust on Stainless Steel?! – Let’s get rid of those rust stains on stainless and other surfaces too, quick and easy!

Jan 16, 2023      Human Error?! What human? – Boy, do I have EGG on my face

Jan 15, 2023      How to Make No-Rinse Daily Shower Cleaner – Make it Yourself-Cheaper, Better, Faster!

Jan 14, 2023      Super Cheap Gourt Cleaner That Really Works – This is the one you’ve been looking for

Jan 13, 2023      We Know the “What?” But Do You Know the Why? – Knowing both will change your life

Jan 12, 2023      The Cheapest Car Insurance – Here it is the #1 Cheapest Car Insurance Provider

Jan 11, 2023       The Art of Living Well, Below Your Means – It’s a Learned skill … not complicated, quite simple

Jan 10, 2023       How to NOT Go Broke Saving Money At Costco! – Even small households can save BIG by following these simple rules!

Jan 09, 2023      Got a Glass Stove Top? – How to care for, clean, and restore a glass or ceramic stove top

Jan 08, 2023      How Long Since You’ve Had a Bubble Bath? – PLUS: Top 5 Cleaners, Laugh, More

Jan 07, 2023      What Kind of Food Shopper Are you? – It all boils down to two types  (Spoiler Alert: I’m a RESERVE Shopper!)

Jan 06, 2023      How to Properly Store Dry, Fresh, and Cooked Pasta – Simple guidelines for how to store pasta to avoid waste and save money!

Jan 05, 2023      How to Clean and Care for Laminate Flooring – Plus: Ask Me Anything, Tip of the Day, Daily Quote

Jan 04, 2023      5 EZ Steps to an Organized Closet… Seriously – Want to make your life easier? Clean out, clean up, and get your clothes closet organized

Jan 03, 2023      Top Ten Roundup! – PLUS: Quick Tips, Laugh-a-Day, More

Dec 31, 2022      Goodbye, 2022 – Important Message from Mary

Dec 30, 2022      Lately Have You Changed this Filter? – PLUS: Tip of the Day… Quote of the Day, More

Dec 29, 2022       got a secret for you … Guaranteed Success for your New Year’s resolution! Yes REALLY!! – PLUS: All the Fun Stuff

Dec 28, 2022      The Best Mattress Toppers for Great Sleep in 2023 – PLUS? Puzzle WINNERS!

Dec 27, 2022      14 Surprising Uses for Old Coffee Grounds – PLUS: Quote, Tip, Laugh of the Day

Dec 25, 2022      Merry Christmas from All of Us!  – The holidays are a season of warmth, light, and truth

Dec 24, 2022      Who Stole the Joy?! – PLUS: 40-Day Challenge Finale!

Dec 23, 2022      25 Ways to Save $1,000 on Monthly – PLUS: Those Make-Ahead Recipes

Dec 22, 2022     EZ 3-Ingredient Party Dips for New Year’s Celebration!– PLUS: Why Celebrate?

Dec 21, 20232     Yes You Ca!  … Here are 8 ways – PLUS More

Dec 20, 2022    Whew! Just in time – PLUS: Kitchen Rescue Plan

Dec 19, 2022      Use Science to Slash Your Home Heating Bills

Dec 18, 2022      You’d be Smart to Add This to Every Wash Load – PLUS: Final EC Puzzle

Dec 17, 2022      Save Money, Cook, and bake with SUN power (seriously!) – PLUS: Gift Guide for TEENS!

Dec 16, 2022      Overstressing Her Kids is Ruining the Family Finances – PLUS: Day 32

Dec 15, 2022      Get Pid for Doing What You’re Good At (and Love Doing!) – PLUS: Free Printables

Dec 14, 2022      Guess What? Coffee Makers NOT Just for Making Coffee! – PLUS: Who Knew?! Gift for Young Professionals

Dec 13, 2022      BROKE? NO PROBLEM! Gifts That Don’t Cost a Dime – PLUS: I have a Gift for You!

Dec 12, 2022      Need Ideas for RC Owners, vanlifers, and Campers? – PLUS: Yummy Post Roast!

Dec 11, 2022      Who’s Hard-to-Buy-For? Gotcha’ Covered! – PLUS Cost Plus Update

Dec 10, 2022      How to Clean Condition Maintain LEATHER –  PLUS: Dooney Flood

Dec 09, 2022      What a Great Idea! – PLUS: Gift Guides

Dec 08, 2022      The Glue That Sticks Us Together – PLUS: Gifts for Her

Dec 07, 2022      This is Super Surprising and Useful… (Who Knew?!) – PLUS: Cardboard Tube to the Rescue

Dec 06, 2022      The BEST Gift Ideas for Cooks, Home Chefs, Foodies – PLUS: DIY Plant Sitter

Dec 05, 2022      Bi-Weekly Mortgage Payment Plan—Yes or No? – PLUS: Tips, Hacks, and More

Dec 04, 2022      Gift-Worthy Carmel Corn! – PLUS: FREE Shipping Day

Dec 03, 2022      Budget Bites: Rotisserie Chickens to the Rescue – PLUS: Fire Deals

Dec 02, 2022      Skip-a-Payment?! What? Really…? – PLUS: Mulligan

Dec 01, 2022      Bacon Perfection Without the Splatter!! – PLUS: Homemade Gifts

Nov 30, 2022      What!? We’re Supposed to Clean Our Washing Machines?! – PLUS: Nov $300 Winner

Nov 29, 2022      How to Choose and Care for a Fresh Christmas Tree – PLUS: Side Gig

Nov 28, 2022      To-Die-For Homemade (Sorta’) Cinnamon Rolls – PLUS: 3rd Time a Charm?

Nov 27, 2022      Gifts for Grandparents (Awesome Ideas) – PLUS: WINNERS wake up!

Nov 26, 2022      The Gift Just Might Be Worth Its Weight in Gold – PLUS: Hot Deals Still Available

Nov 25, 2022      All Jokes Aside, THIS is the BEST Holiday Recipe – PLUS: 3 Hot Deals

Nov 24, 2022      Every Day Thanksgiving?! – Just imagine what might happen

Nov 23, 2022      Fabulous Make-Ahead Side Dishes for Thanksgiving – PLUS: Xmas Light hack!

Nov 22, 2022      Thank God Turkey is Still Cheap (Compared to Steak) – PLUS: Cheap Eats

Nov 21, 2022       Yes! you CAN Get FE33 Refills at Starbucks! – PLUS: Air Pump Hack

Nov 20, 2022      10 Best Homemade Gifts Under $10 – PLUS: Hack Tips

Nov 19, 2022       Make-Ahead Mashed Potatoes and Gravy (Fabulous!) – PLUS: Red Flags

Nov 18, 2022       BEWARE Home Equity Loan Scams! – PLUS: Red Flags

Nov 17, 2022       Budget Bites—Orange Chicken 3 Ways – PLUS Reader Feedback

Nov 16, 2022       HELP for Gasping Vacuum Cleaners – PLUS: Accept the challenge

Nov 15, 2022       22 Legit Ways You Can Earn Money at Home – PLUS: Day 1 in 40 Day Xmas Challenge

Nov 14, 2022       Got airline Miles? Don’t Let Them Slip Away! – PLUS: 40-Day Challenge starts tomorrow…!

Nov 13, 2022       Most Popular, Best Loved Homemade Gift! – PLUS Cheapkskate Etiquette, Fruitcake?!!!

Nov 12, 2022       Wonuts (Apple Fritter Waffle Donuts) EZ & Cheap to Make – PLUS Puzzle #6 WINNER

Nov 11, 2022       Never Freak Out Over a Clogged Toilet Again! – PLUS How to season stainless steel cookware so it’s “nonstick”

Nov 10, 2022       4 Ways to Get More Books for Your Bucks (and Vice Versa) – Plus Coolest Tip

Nov 09, 2022      Mailbag Day | Reader Qs – Pet Odors, Stiff Towles, and More

Nov 08, 2022      12 Easy (Yummy!) Ways to Get Dinner on The Table – PLUS: Reader Q, Tip of the Day, and New Truths/Lie Puzzle!

Nov 07, 2022      The Gentle Art of Gift Giving – PULS: We Have a #5 Winner! – Reader Q of the Day, Tip of the Day

Nov 06, 2022      Budget bites: healthy Homemade Muffins! YUM – PLUS: #5 Winner Where RU, Tulip Muffin Cups

Nov 05, 2022      Is It Safe to Shop Online with … Cash? – Spoiler Alert: YES it is (and you should!)

Nov 04, 2022      Best Inexpensive Flannel Sheets – PLUS: Tip of the Day, Daylight Saving Time, and More

Nov 03, 2022      Budget Bites: Budget-Friendly Homemade Soups! – PLUS: Intelligent vs Ridiculous Borrowing-Know the Difference?

Nov 02, 2022      Homemade Stain Remover for Carpet and Laundry – PLUS: Great quote. laundry hack, Puzzle #5, DIY dryer balls, and … MORE!

Nov 01, 2022      4 Great Money-Saving Gadgets – PLUS: Copper cleaner, pickle juice, moving in with Mom and Dad 🙂

Oct 31, 2022      Cheese, Eggs, Milk … in the Freezer?! – PLUS: $300 Puzzle Winner!! bar of Soap, Halloween Cuteness, and More

Oct 30, 2022      This Chair – PLUS: Confessional booth and MORE

Oct 29, 2022      Spooky Tales of Acary Tricks Waiting to Be Played on You – PLUS: Puzzle #4 Winner, Stress/Pets, Furniture Restore, and More

Oct 28, 2022      How to Liquify Crystallized Honey – PLUS: Tips, tricks, and ideas to save time and money!

Oct 27, 2022      Chpsk8 M8kup – PLUS: Tips, tricks and more

Oct 26, 2022      Fifty Cents – PLUS: EZ password trick, hmmm stuff, EC Puzzle #4

Oct 25, 2022      HERE it Is! Best Space Heaters That Won’t Burn the House Down – PLUS: Phillies? Tips, Hacks, and More

Oct 24, 2022      Best Space Haters That Won’t Burn Your House Down – PLUS: Tips, hacks, Reader Q&A, and more!

Oct 23, 2022      The Well-Organized Fridge – PLUS: Tips, Hacks, Reader Q/A, and More!

Oct 22, 2022       Salad in a Jar—Good for Health and Wealth – PLUS: Free ebook, T-Shirt tip, and More!

Oct 21, 2022      Budget Bits: Frugal Frittata

Oct 20, 2022      Budget Bits: PB Cookies (Cheaper and So Much Better!) – PLUS: Stickuy Plastic, Free Wood Filler, and More

Oct 19, 2022      Neat n’ Tidy OR Don’t Ask! – PLUS: Banks Go Bust, Knife Sharpener Trick, Back Home, and More

Oct 18, 2022      Never Too Much Rice – I-Bonds, So Long Farewell, Table Tip, and More

Oct 17, 2022      One Reason – Bagged Salad, Phillies Oh No!, Cool Tips, and More

Oct 16, 2022      What’s THAT?! – PLUS: DIY Pest Control, Tips, Hack, Live from New England, and MORE

Oct 15, 2022      NEW! Budget Bites – PLUS: Tips, Hack, Live from New England, and MORE

Oct 14, 2022      Kick It Up a Notch! – PLUS: Useful Car Wax, Race Across New England Update, and MORE!

Oct 13, 2022      How to Remove Dried Latex Print Stains – PLUS: Quick Tips, Fire Starters, Leaf Peeping, and MORE

Oct 12, 2022      A Simple Way to Slash High Heating Bills This Winter – PLUS: Preserve garden seeds, LIVE from Mass, and more

Oct 11, 2022      Tastes Like Cardboard?! – PLUS: Tips, hacks, and more

Oct 10, 2022      Got Stubborn Hard Water Stains? Check This Solution! – PLUS: Reader Feedback, and more

Oct 09, 2022      Holiday Creep … Are You Feeling It? – PLUS: Smilley trees, EC Puzzle #2, Tips, Hacks, and more

Oct 08, 2022      Chaos or Calm? Hmmmm … Totally Up to You! –  PLUA: 1st EC Puzzle Winner, Household Organizers, and More

Oct 07, 2022      That Thing In the Kitchen Sink—Is It a Problem? – PLUS: Do we have an EC Plus Winner … or not?!

Oct 06, 2022      Take 2: Hardened Brown Sugar 7 EZ Ways to Fix it! – PLUS: Puzzle #1 Closes Tomorrow

Oct 05, 2022      Ugh! Hardened Brown Sugar 7 EZ Ways to Fix it! – PLUS: NOLO Press FLASH DEAL, Reader Feedback! and more

Oct 04, 2022      Oxford Called—Your Fur Babies are Official – PLUS 14 ways to cut those babies’ expenses in half!

Oct 03, 2022      October—Still Filled with Bargains When You Know Where to Look! – PLUS: tips, tricks, hacks, and more

Oct 02, 2022      29 Brilliant Ways to Use Vinegar That May Surprise You! – PLUS: helpful tips, great music, EC Puzzle #1, better sleep, and more

Oct 01, 2022      Such Clever uses for Leftover Mashed Potatoes! – PLUS EC Puzzle #1 Here! Win Priz$

Sep 30, 2022     When Confession is Good for the Soul … – PLUS … Details for EC Crossword Launch This Saturday and More

Sep 29, 2022      Got Scratched Up Stainless Appliances? Let’s Fix That! – PLUS … Details for EC Crossword Launch This Saturday and more

Sep 28, 2022      Autumn Bounty and Slow Cookers—Perfect Match! – PLUS Flashlight Trick, Q re: ATM Receipts, and More

Sep 27, 2022       SHOCK! $1,600 Leaking into Your Garbage Every Year – PLUS a cool way to use a carabiner, a long-lost recipe appears, and lots more!

Sep 26, 2022     Best Ever Laundry Hacks, Tips, Tricks of All Time – Who doesn’t love a great laundry hack that makes doing the laundry FUN!

Sep 25, 2022     Best Deals at Amazon Right Now! – Finding super bargains at Amazon is a learned skill. To separate great deals from overpriced

Sep 24, 2022      This ONE Thing to Slash Cost of Groceries – It’s strategic, perhaps unconventional, and its just works!

Sep 23, 2022      3 Ways to Hack a Cake Mix So Nobody Knows – Cake mix cakes are so boring. But help is on the way in today’s post!

Sep 22, 2022      You Gotta’ Try This … Italian Sausage Vegetable Soup! – Your weekend is crying for you to make this! It is super easy quick and inexpensive

Sep 21, 2022      5 Best Inexpensive Bath Towels (Updated!) – The secret to buying perfect bath towels is understanding fibers, loops, dyes

Sep 20, 2022      Gluten-Free, Soft, Delicious, Sandwich-Worthy Bread! – You can make this beautiful bread but first, you must know the secret!

Sep 19, 2022       Washing Soda … NOT Just for Laundry!

Sep 18, 2022       This is What’s Coming Soon at EC …

Sep 17, 2022      Best Learning Toys for 2022

Sep 16, 2022      Cash Back … Legit or a Big Fat Scam?!

Sep 15, 2022      Copy Cat Starbucks Popular Autumnal Beverage

Sep 14, 2022      Halloween on a Budget!

Sep 13, 2022      Got 10 Minutes? Let’s Organize and Declutter!

Sep 12, 2022      Easy Ways to Get Rid of That Stubborn Toilet Ring

Sep 11, 2022      5 Homemade Cleaners that Harness the Power of Rubbing Alcohol

Sep 10, 2022      From Leftovers to Awesomeness in No Time Flat!

Sep 09, 2022      Pain vs. Pleasure … Do You Have a Preference?

Sep 08, 2022      L👀k at What’s Hiding in that Restaurant Bill

Sep 07, 2022      19 Surprising Ways Epsom Salts Can Improve Your Lifes

Sep 06, 2022      4 Reasons to Start Planning🎄Christmas Now

Sep 05, 2022      Laundry Stripping—the FIX for Dingy Gray Sheets, Towels, Underwear

Sep 04, 2022      Hands Down … the BEST Apple Pie in the World

Sep 03, 2022      Best Buys in September

Sep 02, 2022      Are You Hearing the Chatter? Let’s Call It GFS

Sep 01, 2022      Mailbag Day! Mary’s As for You Qs

Aug 31, 2022      19 Absolutely Brilliant Ways to Clean With Denture Tablets!

Aug 30, 2022      How to Eliminate Odor of Gasoline Spilled Inside Family Vehicle

Aug 29, 2022      Hands Down the Best Way to Repurpose Leftovers—Stir-Fry!

Aug 28, 2022      DIY Get Rid of Mold, Mildew, Odor 100% Safe Effective Non-Toxic

Aug 27, 2022      Good Stuff Cheap! What to Buy/Avoid

Aug 26, 2022      How to Use an Instant Pot—It’s Safe and Simple!

Aug 25, 2022      Ready to Buy a House? 🏡 Don’t Make These Mistakes!

Aug 24, 2022      Practical Realistic Food Stockpiling Guidelines

Aug 23, 2022      It’s “Ask Me Anything” Day!

Aug 22, 2022      29 Things Under $30 at Amazon to Upgrade Your Space

Aug 21, 2022      Gifts of Summer to Make Now for Christmas!

Aug 20, 2022      How to Negotiate (and WIN!)

Aug 19, 2022       Best Headphones for Every Budget!

Aug 17, 2022      How to Get Started Home Canning Food—It’s Super Easy!

Aug 16, 2022      EC’s 7 Best All-Purpose Cleaning Products

Aug 15, 2022       Super Easy Way to Clean Burnt Pots, Pans, Casseroles

Aug 14, 2022      Don’t Throw That Out

Aug 13, 2022      Baking Soda—Not Just for Baking!

Aug 12, 2022      It’s Great Reader Tips Day!

Aug 11, 2022      So Disgusting 🤮 I’m Embarrassed to Tell

Aug 10, 2022      Get Prepared for What’s Coming

Aug 09, 2022      Breaking Up is Hard to Do!

Aug 08, 2022      Practical Tips to Stop Ruining Clothes and Linens

Aug 07, 2022      Greatest $1 Gift 🎁 Ever

Aug 06, 2022      Cooking in Cast Iron is Cool … Cheap, Too

Aug 05, 2022      Back to School, Ready or Not!

Aug 04, 2022      7 Ways to Cut the Cost of Owning a Pet

Aug 03, 2022      Best Inexpensive: Chromebook for Students Better Than Ever

Aug 02, 2022      A Bunch of Useful Travel Tips!

Aug 01, 2022      Still About $5 … Supermarket Rotisserie Chickens!

Jul 31, 2022      Summer Fun Without Spending Money? YES!!!

Jul 30, 2022      How to Slash to Cost of Prescription Drugs

Jul 29, 2022      Super Simple Summer Slow Cooker Recipes!

Jul 28, 2022      3-Ingredient Homemade Upholstery Cleaner

Jul 27, 2022      Best Inexpensive Water Filters

Jul 26, 2022      Strategies to Graduate College DEBT-FREE!

Jul 25, 2022      Some Kitchen Items Should Never See the Inside of a Dishwasher!

Jul 24, 2022      How to Clean a Keurig Coffee Machine

Jul 23, 2022      Is Someone You Love Leaving For College?

Jul 22, 2022      How to Clean Hardwood Floors with Hydrogen Peroxide

Jul 21, 2022      Super IP Recipes—Quick, Easy, Inexpensive!

Jul 20, 2022      How to Sell a House for the Highest Price Possible!

Jul 19, 2022      Do You Know How to Create a Budget?

Jul 18, 2022      Ways to Keep the House Cool When It’s HOT Outside!

Jul 17, 2022      Mail Bag Day! Ask Me Anything

Jul 16, 2022      31 Remarkable Ways to Use This Cheap Ordinary Product

Jul 15, 2022      Care to Cut Your Cellphone Bill in Half?

Jul 14, 2022      How to Hack a Cheap Mix Into Something Spectacular

Jul 13, 2022      Instant Pot Spaghetti n’ Meat Sauce So Easy, So Good it’s INSANE!!

Jul 12, 2022      The Clean Fresh Smell of … Nothing!

Jul 11, 2022      This is My Vanlife Story and I’m Sticking to It

Jul 10, 2022      Clogged Drain? No Problem (No Caustic Chemicals Either!)

Jul 09, 2022      A Little Something from the USPS …

Jul 08, 2022      No More Back-of-the-Closet Mi$takes!

Jul 07, 2022      CORRECTED LINK! Let a Teen Manage the Family Budget!?

Jul 06, 2022      15 Common Kitchen Mistakes That Cost Time & Money

Jul 05, 2022      How to Deep-Clean Your Coffee Maker

Jul 04, 2022      Crispy Orange Chicken! Make-It-Yourself

Jul 03, 2022      How to Keep Cool When It’s SUPER H0T!

Jul 02, 2022      Big Insurance Premiums Making You Sick?

Jun 30 2022      DIY Furniture Polish Recipes—All Natural (All 3 of Them!)

Jun 29, 2022     It’s Peach 🍑 and 🍓 Season YUM!

Jun 28, 2022      Where to Get Your 5 Must-Have Legal Docs

Jun 27, 2022      From Chaos to Calm—26 Simple Ways

Jun 26, 2022      Stop Paying For Stupid Stuff!

Jun 25, 2022      🕵️ In Search of the BEST Handheld Vac

Jun 24, 2022      26 Aluminum Foil Hacks! Yes, Really ..

Jun 23, 2022      🥵 Oh Baby, It’s HOT Out There!

Jun 22, 2022      Is There Anything More GROSS Than This?!

Jun 21, 2022      🦟 Declaring WAR!

Jun 20, 2022      💵 Sell Your Good (But Unwanted) Stuff for CASH?

Jun 19, 2022      It’s Mailbag Day — Your Qs, Mary’s As

Jun 18, 2022      Wanna’ Cut ✂️ Your Grocery Bill in HALF?!

Jun 17, 2022      The World’s Most Underrated Household Tool

Jun 16, 2022      Clever Ways to Cut the High Cost of Ground Beef

Jun 15, 2022      NEW! Update: The Vacs I Use and Absolutely Swear By ❣️

Jun 14, 2022      Beat ‘Em at Their Own Game! 😆

Jun 13, 2022      Father’s Day … It’s Next Sunday!

Jun 12, 2022      🌽 Fool-Proof Yummy Ways to Prepare Corn-on-the Cob!

Jun 11, 2022      L👀k! No More Greasy Grimy Kitchen Cabinets 👏🏻

Jun 10, 2022     How to Make Perfect Iced Tea—Cheap and Easy! 🧋

Jun 09, 2022     Don’t Worry 🎶 (About Housing Bubble) … Be Happy!

Jun 08, 2022     How Would You Furnish a Dorm Room?

Jun 07, 2022      Want a Green Lawn? Healthy Garden?

Jun 06, 2022      Got Ink Stains on Leather?

Jun 05, 2022      Blueberry Muffins So Good n’ Cheap … It’s Ridiculous!

Jun 04, 2022      Which Way⁉️ I’m So Confused

Jun 03, 2022      With Bath Towels It’s Smart to Invest in Luxury

Jun 02, 2022      SALT! 🧂 Solves Many Household Dilemmas

Jun 01, 2022      🧳 Fun Tricks, Tips, Hacks Every Traveler Needs to Know

May 31, 2022      Get Ready … Fruit Fly 🪰 Season is Here!

May 30, 2022      Is it BBQ, Barbecue, or Barbeque?! 🍗

May 29, 2022      🇺🇸 Let’s Celebrate!

May 28, 2022      Non-Toxic Methods to Kill Weeds That Really Work

May 27, 2022      🤔 Buying Stuff on Sale is Not the Best Way to Cut Costs …

May 26, 2022      It’s “Dear Mary …” Day!

May 25, 2022      Not a Blue Dawn Fan? 😳

May 24, 2022      Make Mrs. Dash Salt-Free Seasoning Blend Yourself

May 23, 2022      STOP ✋🏻 Spending Big Bucks on Cleaners

May 22, 2022      🥵 How to Beat the Indoor Hot, Muggy, Sweaty Feeling of Summer …

May 21, 2022      A Simple Sample of Iced Coffee Got Me …

May 20, 2022     🤓 Best Inexpensive Prescription Eyeglasses

May 19, 2022      Tub Bottom Disgustingly Grungy?! 🛀🏻

May 18, 2022      Stop Ruining Your Clothes 👕 and Household Linens!

May 17, 2022      Got a Super Fun Letter From This Guy 📩

May 16, 2022     How to Launder a Down Comforter 🫧

May 15, 2022      My Shopping 🛍 Addiction Rehab Program

May 14, 2022      Got Five Minutes? 🥖 Bake Bread!

May 13, 2022       Formula, Anyone? 🍼

May 12, 2022      Bills!! What If You Can’t Pay All of Them This Month?

May 11, 2022      Easy Delicious Impossible Pies

May 10, 2022      Ask Me Anything: Dip-It for Percolators, Laminate Floors, Unscented Dawn

May 09, 2022      How to Break the Acrylic Nail Habit and Help Your Nails Recover Beautifully

May 08, 2022      Outdoor Grilling on a Budget

May 07, 2022      Diagnosis: Severe Case of TMS (Too Much Stuff!)

May 06, 2022      Look! Someone is Digging Thru Your Garbage! 🤯

May 05, 2022      Streak-Free Sparkling CLEAN! 🏠

May 04, 2022      Super Corny Ways to Save Time and Money

May 03, 2022      What is Best (Cheap!) Skincare Regimen, Doctor?

May 02, 2022      Q: Vinegar in Laundry!? 🙀 A: YES and Here’s Why …

May 01, 2022      #1 Secret of Home Repair … 🔨

Apr 30, 2022      New Name for Leftovers Makes ALL the Difference 🤭 

Apr 29, 2022      Lighten Up! ✈️

Apr 28, 2022      Can You Beat 250,000? 🚙

Apr 27, 2022      Big Problem in the Store Laundry Aisle

Apr 26, 2022      Regrets, I’ve Had a Few … 😔

Apr 25, 2022      Instant Pot (Still) in the Box? 🎁

Apr 24, 2022      Shhh! Copycat Recipe (Cheaper, Better!) 🤫

Apr 23, 2022      Good for One’s Bum and Wallet! 🧻

Apr 22, 2022      $7 for a Cup of Coffee?! ☕️ Would you?

Apr 21, 2022      Meet My New Friend, Alvin Corn!

Apr 20, 2022      Pssst! Mother’s Day—It’s Soon

Apr 19, 2022      Is Anything Really FREE? 🤔

Apr 18, 2022      Don’t Panic—Seriously, We’ve Got This!

Apr 17, 2022      Freezer—Energy Hog or Money-Saving Tool? 🥶

Apr 16, 2022      Is It Legit or Is It a SCAM? 😬

Apr 15, 2022      Let’s Celebrate!

Apr 14, 2022      DIY Floor Cleaner Recipes—Wood, Laminate, Luxury Vinyl, Tile

Apr 13, 2022      Hoarding or Stockpiling? Hmmm

Apr 12, 2022      Got a Pet Hair Problem? 🙀 Help is On the Way. Woof! 🐶

Apr 11, 2022      Money-$aving Gadgets ❣️

Apr 10, 2022      How to Make Cut Flowers 💐 Last Like … Forever!

Apr 09, 2022     We Joined a CSA! 🚜

Apr 08, 2022     A Q/A Buffet!

Apr 07, 2022     EC Lisa Has a Horrible Smelly Situation …

Apr 06, 2022     Carrots and Cake?! 🥕+ 🍰  (Don’t Knock ‘Til You Try It!)

Apr 05, 2022     Citric Acid—Is It the New Baking Soda? 🤔

Apr 04, 2022     Got ANTS?! 🐜 You Can Relax

Apr 03, 2022      Overgrown Tennis Balls?! 🎾

Apr 02, 2022     Cheap Yummy Meal—Pot Roast with Gravy! 😋

Apr 01, 2022      Whatever It’s Called, Dirty Carpet Edges are Disgusting! Let’s Clean ‘Em!

Mar 31, 2022      How to Keep White Laundry Looking Brilliant—Wash after Wash! 🌟

Mar 30, 2022      $6.99 for Salad Dressing?!

Mar 29, 2022      Pawnshops: Yes or No? Good or Bad?

Mar 28, 2022      Easy DIY Tasks to Make Your Appliances Last ALMOST Forever!

Mar 27, 2022      Wish You Could Grow an Edible Garden? 🥒 🥔 🍅

Mar 26, 2022      Optional? Nope! We Can Do This Together 💧🥫

Mar 25, 2022      Getting Thru This Together—Today It’s Avacados 🥑 ❣️

Mar 24, 2022       Rotisserie Chickens Still a Bargain!

Mar 23, 2022      Critical Checkup! 💦

Mar 22, 2022      Got a Shark Vacuum? Wanna’ Shark?

Mar 21, 2022      How to Clean a Shark Vacuum with Step-by-Step Photo Tutorial

Mar 20, 2022      No More Spending $600/Year at Nail Shops 💅🏻

Mar 19, 2022      Good News! Dental Care is No Longer a Luxury

Mar 18, 2022      What’s Your Fav Ketchup? Hmmm?! Heinz?

Mar 17, 2022      How to Use Meal Kits to Cut Food Costs

Mar 16, 2022      6 Easy Ways to Make Safe, Problem-Free, Homemade Fabric Softeners

Mar 15, 2022      Tips, Hints, Ideas Galore!

Mar 14, 2022      How to Find Your Inner Plumber and Unclog a Drain Yourself!

Mar 13, 2022      No More Dingy Gray Laundry—Now and Forever!

Mar 12, 2022      Who Knew? So Many Ways to Use Dryer Sheets

Mar 11, 2022      I Cook With Sunshine!

Mar 10, 2022      Make-It-Yourself (MIY) ☕️ Cheaper, Better, Faster!

Mar 09, 2022      Instant Pot❣️ … EXCEPT for this one thing … 😬

Mar 08, 2022      18 Clever Home Organization and Storage Tips, Tricks, and Hacks

Mar 07, 2022      It’s All About the Sauce! 🍝

Mar 06, 2022      Paper Towel Habit?

Mar 05, 2022      Frugal Food Grocery Shopping 101

Mar 04, 2022      No More Slimy Rotten Salad Greens 🥗 ❣️

Mar 03, 2022      Best Inexpensive Toaster for 2022

Mar 02, 2022      Proper Care and Feeding of Your Garbage Disposal Means Good-Bye to Expensive Repair Bills!

Mar 01, 2022       Got the Fever?! Me, Too! 🤒 SRPING Fever! 🌷 😄

Feb 28, 2022      Super Fun Kitchen Hacks, Tricks, Tips 🧑🏼‍🍳

Feb 27, 2022      7 Hard-to-Kill Houseplants 🪴

Feb 26, 2022      Relax. Breath Deep. Prepare.

Feb 25, 2022      Pest-Free Summer? 🦟 🪳

Feb 24, 2022      Life’s Basic Necessity🚰

Feb 23, 2022      A Soup Kind of Day! 🍲

Feb 22, 2022      Before-You-Go Spray 💩

Feb 21, 2022      Gas is How Much!? 😳

Feb 20, 2022      An Email From Everyday Cheapskate

Feb 19, 2022      Cast Iron: Do You Love it or Loathe it?

Feb 18, 2022      Beyond Handwashing: Surprising Ways to Use Bar Soap Around the House!

Feb 17, 2022      Cookenclean 😉❣️

Feb 16, 2022      What everyone needs to Know about Life Insurance

Feb 15, 2022      Would You Stay in a Cheap Motel?

Feb 14, 2022      Umm … Rubbing Alcohol?! Really!

Feb 13, 2022      5 $mart Moves

Feb 12, 2022     Quality LED Lightbulbs Cheap!

Feb 11, 2022     Problem Solver in a Can

Feb 10, 2022     Cheap Laptop ?!!?! 😬

Feb 09, 2022      Invisible Maybe, But Still GROSS!

Feb 08, 2022      This Quick Check-Up

Feb 07, 2022      This is Brilliant! 🍕

Feb 06, 2022      BROKE?! 😫 💸

Feb 05, 2022      Cook S-L-O-W-L-Y!

Feb 04, 2022     Got Ugly Oven Crud?

Feb 03, 2022     Use It, Don’t Lose It!

Feb 02, 2022     Happy to Help ❣️

Jan 31, 2022      Got Boxes of Old Family Photos?

Jan 30, 2022       BAD Hair Day!

Jan 29, 2022      Springtime?!🌷 Huh?

Jan 28, 2022      Get This ONE Thing …!

Jan 27, 2022      DIY Ice Melt, De-icers! 🥶

Jan 26, 2022     Cost-Cutting Strategies 🥑 🥩 🥫 ❣️

Jan 25, 2022     Want to Share a Vegetable Garden?

Jan 24, 2022      Snacks Appetizers! 🏟  🎉 🏈

Jan 23, 2022      Heart Break?! 💔

Jan 22, 2022      Head Start on Valentine’s Day ❣️

Jan 21, 2022      IMPORTANT UPDATE!

Jan 20, 2022      Another Fabulous “How to Make It Yourself!”

Jan 19, 2022      How to Use Less to Make Stuff Last Longer!

Jan 18, 2022      UPDATE! The 4 Vacuums I Love and Use Every Day

Jan 17, 2022      Repair or Replace That Busted Appliance?

Jan 16, 2022      Use It Up to the Last Crumb! 🥖 🍞

Jan 15, 2022      Cheap Meals

Jan 14, 2022      Some things should NEVER see the inside of a dryer

Jan 13, 2022      How to Make Awesome Body Scrubs for Mere Pennies!

Jan 12, 2022      Microwave Explosions … UGH!

Jan 11, 2022      Clean the Dishwasher?

Jan 10, 2022      Q: Vinegar in Laundry!? 🙀 A: YES and Here’s Why …

Jan 09, 2022     Homemade Chicken Soup in 50 minutes—from Scratch!

Jan 08, 2022      BE$T Way to Deep Clean Tub and Shower 🛀🏻 🚿

Jan 07, 2022      DIY CAR DETAIL 🚙

Jan 06, 2022      How to Clean a Washing Machine

Jan 05, 2022      HELP! My Laundry Detergent is All Clumpy!

Jan 04, 2022      You Won’t Believe They’re Gluten-Free!

Jan 03, 2022      ROUNDUP!

Jan 02, 2022      Should You Lend 💵 Money to Friends & Family?

Jan 01, 2022      Fresh, New

Den 31, 2021      Make Homemade Bread?! Yes, YOU!

Den 30, 2021      IP Short EZ Recipes

Dec 29, 2021      YELLOW-ISH 🛌 ?!

Dec 28, 2021      Frustrated?

Dec 27, 2021      20% HIGHER?!

Dec 26, 2021      How to $tart

Dec 25, 2021      🎄Merry Christmas! 🎄

Dec 24, 2021      Who Stole the Joy?!

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