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Reader Tip of the Week: Shower (and cash) saving tip

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Joan Bell of Palm Bay, Fla., wouldn’t dream of turning off the shower mid-shampoo — and end up in a cold rinse — just to save a few cents. But a little adjustment lets her control the flow and save … Continue reading

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A cheaper alternative to wax paper

Several of our ingenious readers have figured out clever ways to get the wax paper they use for cooking, wrapping food or for arts and crafts projects. Phyllis Morrison of Coldwater, Mich., summed it up for the others by advising, … Continue reading

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Saving money on comestic oil-absorbing sheets

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Donna Rudl of Clifton, NJ, cut down the money she spends in cosmetics with this tip: “One time when I got off the chiropractor’s table, the paper on the table absorbed excess oil from my face. So instead of buying … Continue reading

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