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The Nickel Pincher: Save Money, Give Meaningful Green Gifts

What you can do: Save money and keep excess packaging out of the trash by giving time, services, or homemade presents to the people on your list.

The Nickel Pincher: It’s a Wrap

What you can do: Stop adding ripped-up wrapping paper to the trash; make your own or do without.

The Nickel Pincher: Resolutions You Can Keep

What you can do: Spend less money on meat; find ways to exercise with friends for free.

The Nickel Pincher: Suds Up, Spend Less

What you can do: Switch to liquid soap and avoid using antibacterial products.

The Nickel Pincher: Baby It’s Cold Outside…but It’s Warm Inside.

What you can do: Turn down the thermostat, take advantage of body heat, plug gaps that let in cold drafts.

The Nickel Pincher: Stop Trashing Those Towels

What you can do: Cut down on cleaning costs and make less trash: Replace disposable paper picker-uppers with towels and homemade wipes.

The Nickel Pincher: Simple, Satisfying Savory Snacks

What you can do: Make quick, easy snacks that taste great and save you money.

The Nickel Pincher: Thrifty Wardrobe Tips

What you can do: Stretch your wardrobe budget and keep clothes out of the trash by shopping at consignment stores, thrift shops, and yard sales.

The Nickel Pincher: Starting Seeds, Saving $$

What you can do: Start sprouting seeds now, and you’ll get fresh veggies sooner.

The Nickel Pincher: Spring-Cleaning, Naturally (and Affordably)

What you can do: Make your own cleaners to save money and avoid filling your home with toxins.