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Don’t Recycle, Reuse

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My Mother-in-law used to bake small cakes at Christmas time in empty vegetable cans to give away. I’ve never done this myself but food.com has this recipe for Tin Can Cakes. Coffee can and cardboard. Our one pound coffee can holds about 20 screwdrivers this way. Coffee can. Empty vegetable cans.

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How to Save Money on Festivals

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But this all comes at a cost, especially if you factor in booze, coffee, cakes, breakfast, snacks, doughnuts… Whilst cooking up a gastronomic delight on a one ring gas camping stove might not be the most practical alternative, stocking up wisely at the supermarket in advance can mean huge savings in money, time and energy over the weekend.

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Don’t Dig a Money Pit in Your Garden

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It is also a good idea to keep cakes of non-melting suet available to attract titmice and woodpeckers. It is also a good idea to keep at least one birdfeeder full year round. Many birds that feed mostly on insects during the summer months also enjoy a meal of good quality seed. Buy Good Tools And Take Care Of Them.

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101 Ways to Use Vinegar – the Magic Elixir

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Clean mineral deposits out of automatic coffeemakers – brew up a mixture of water and white vinegar and run the machine as if you were making coffee (except you don’t need a filter). Keep your chocolate cake moist by adding a teaspoon of vinegar to the cake mix.

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