Do you ride the bus? If so, it may be cheaper to buy a pass than to pay as you go. It may not save you much each time, but it does add up.

Kelly Services is not the only place for temp work. Check your phone book for temporary employment agencies near you. If your skills are in high demand, you can earn more than you would answering phones. There are also chances … [continue reading]

You may recall an article about getting scrap paper from your local printer. Many give it away, others may charge a little. Another use for the smaller pieces are to make your own self-adhesive notes. Walmart sells a restickable adhesive … [continue reading]

If you have an older printer that uses ribbons, you may be able to re-ink them. If they can be rewound, you should be able to rewind the tape and apply re-inking to it and re-use. Printer cartridges may be … [continue reading]

Oops! Your fitted sheet keeps popping off your mattress. Here are two ideas. You could sew elastic on the corners to keep it on. Or you could put a pair of men’s large suspenders and put them under your mattress, … [continue reading]

Want to bring some culture to your children? Call your local community theatre to see if they offer free or low-cost dress rehearsals. Often if they know it’s for education purposes they will make exceptions for groups. Better yet, get … [continue reading]

Does charity begin at home? Here are two ideas for giving to others. First, check with your local Humane Society to see if they can use old socks. Many of them use them for several purposes for the animals, such … [continue reading]

Clean baked on food. Put a sheet of Bounce in the pan, fill with water and let sit overnight, then sponge clean. The anti-static agents apparently weaken the bond between the food and the pan while the fabric softening agents … [continue reading]

Does your credit card (if you have them) have high interest charges? If so, you may have options. Many companies will reduce the interest rate if you call and complain. It always pays to shop around. Call and see if … [continue reading]

Do you have an old book that needs repair? Use clear packing tape to fix it. Even bindings can be repaired.