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35 shortcuts to frugal living

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There were some tips I read in this article on frugal shortcuts that were new to me, like this one about disposable razors. You might find out something too. :)

7. Maintain Your Disposable Razor
The simple act of thoroughly rinsing and drying out your razor blade will increase its lifespan. If you live in an area of the country where razors tend to rust, coat the blade with a thin layer of Vaseline or cold cream. This keeps the air from coming in contact with the cutting edge and helps to lubricate it the next time you shave.

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Re: 35 shortcuts to frugal living

1. Turn The Heat Off Under Your Pasta
Did you know you don't need to keep the fire going under pasta once it's boiled? Keep your noodles from going mushy and save energy by turning off the heat once the water bubbles. Leave on the lid, let it sit for about 20 minutes, stir once or twice to keep the noodles from sticking, then strain and serve.

I'm skeptical about this. I was taught that you had to keep pasta on a rolling boil to prevent it from sticking. Time to experiment! :)



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Re: 35 shortcuts to frugal living

18. Appreciate a Half-Full Cup
Don't automatically fill your plate or glass to maximum capacity. First try a partial cup of coffee or smaller portion of food to see if it satisfies. You may be surprised how often you've actually finished a portion simply because it was there.

I like this tip. I have days when I can eat a whole plate of food while I'm chatting and not even be aware I was done until the conversation stopped. On auto-pilot it's too easy to eat too much.



 
Only when the last tree has died and the last river been poisoned and the last fish been caught will we realize we cannot eat money. - Cree Indian Proverb