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Frugal Living: Invest in this: Five treasures that foster frugality

Behind every frugal person is an item or two that boosts their frugality. Spending money to enhance frugal living might seem like backward thinking, but there are many free or low-cost items that can help you save time or money. Many pay for themselves in very little time, too. Some items that top the list are coupon organizers, food storage containers, cookbooks, sewing machine and hair clippers. What's your favorite frugal treasure? LIBRARY CARD: If you haven't visited your library recently, it might be well worth the trip. Many libraries are offering much more than books. Many of them offer toy lending, book clubs and reviews, facilities rental, games, crafts, DVDs, audio books, fun family events such as movie nights and special guests, coffee bars, homework help, art rental and book sales. One reader, Darlene B., from New York, says: “I love my library card and would be lost without it. It's definitely the good plastic to have in your wallet.” APPLIANCES: Some households have fancy cooking gadgets and no one actually cooks in the kitchen. Frugal kitchens contain practical, money-saving appliances such as a dehydrator, freezer, slow cooker, wok, toaster oven, grain mill and meat slicer, to name a few. Thrift in the kitchen isn't a lost art for many families. Another reader, Heidi, from Greece, says: “My pressure cooker saves water, electricity and time, and allows me to cook cheaper foods easily (dry chickpeas cooked in eight minutes).” TOOLS: If you're not handy, you can still learn many DIY tasks to help you save money. You can't do even basic repairs without proper tools, so investing in at least a few is money well spent. While some jobs might be best left to professionals, an investment in quality tools means you don't have to go running out to replace a cheap hammer or screwdriver each time you need to use one. Another reader, Polly, from Pennsylvania, adds: “Every summer people sell their I'm-going-to-get-fit fantasies for a song.

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