In most cases, a dinner that involves five ingredients will cost less than one that requires ten. Search for recipes that only use a few ingredients and do not require anything too exotic. Plenty of people are interested in learning how to cook inexpensive meals, and cookbook publishers know it. Budget cookbooks can provide you with a plethora of low-cost meal ideas. Before you plan out your meals, look at the ingredients you already have at home. Comb through your spice cabinet and your pantry. If you have any product nearing its expiration date, plan a meal that will allow you to use it. Likewise, if you have an excess amount of any given product, plan a meal using that, as well. You can grow a number of herbs, vegetables, and fruits even with limited space. If you plan on cooking budget meals for a long time, starting a garden now is a good way to save on produce costs later on. Once you decide on your meals for the week, make a detailed list of everything you need. Mark down every ingredient you do not already have in your pantry, and jot down sizes and quantities as applicable. Do not go shopping without a list, since you may forget some items or walk away with something you do not need. Most chain grocery stores have weekly sales. Many stores have pamphlets that they send out via mail or keep inside the store. Flip through these sale pamphlets to learn what products are on sale this week and plan meals that could use those products. If there is a certain product you cook with frequently, such as vegetable oil or salt, consider buying large quantities of it to save on the cost per serving. Compare prices of the bulk amount with the smaller amount to ensure that you receive a bargain. Also make sure to only buy bulk products you can actually use before the expiration date.

Summary: Choose meals with fewer ingredients. Invest in a budget cookbook. Take inventory of your stock at home. Start a garden. Make a detailed list. Shop sales. Buy in bulk.


If you have a Windows 10 computer that uses a Microsoft account (e.g., an email address) to log in, you can reset your password from online. You'll need to do this from a different computer. This is where Microsoft keeps updated links to their password reset resources. This blue button is at the bottom of the form. In the text box below the jumble of letters, type in what you see in the box. Remember, the letters in the box are case-sensitive. It's at the bottom of the page. Check either the "Text" box or the "Email" box. Depending on the recovery options you set up for your account, you may have only one of these options. If you chose the "Text" option, you'll type in the last four digits of your recovery phone number; otherwise, you'll type in the full email address that's partially starred out. It's at the bottom of the page. Depending on the recovery option you selected, do one of the following:   Text — Open your phone's Messages app, open the text from Microsoft, review the code in the text message, and type the code into the text box on your computer.  Email — Open your recovery email address' inbox, open the email from Microsoft, review the code in the email, and type the code into the text box on your computer. It's at the bottom of the page. Type whatever you want your new password to be into both text boxes on the page. Your password must have at least 8 characters. It's at the bottom of the page. As long as your passwords match each other, you should now be able to log into your Windows 10 account by entering the password you just set.

Summary: Know when to use this method. Open the Windows 10 password reset support page. Click Next. Enter the letters from the puzzle. Click Next. Select a recovery option. Enter the recovery phone number or email address. Click Send code. Retrieve and enter the code. Click Next. Enter your new password. Click Next.


One of the handiest tools for the trash removal is a pick-up stick. It is designed so you can grab the trash without bending down or touching it with your hands. Some sticks have a lever to open and close a clamp that grabs the trash, while others have sharp metal parts that pierce the trash and lift it off of the ground. Look online to find the best pick up stick that meets your litter cleanup needs. Safety vests come in bright fluorescent colors, such as yellow, green, or orange. Vests with reflective strips increase your visibility and help you stand out against your surroundings. It is very important that you wear this clothing at all times when collecting litter near roadways. The bright and reflective colors will alert motorists that people are working nearby. When picking up trash, you’re going to need something to put it all in. You may come across garbage or recycling bins, but in the event that you don’t you’ll need to carry multiple heavy-duty trash bags with you during your pickup. Purchase a bag handle or holder online that will make carrying multiple bags more convenient. When picking up litter, it is recommended that you wear thick, gardening gloves. If you come across something that your pick-up stick is unable to grab, you may need to pick it up with your hands. Gardening gloves will protect your hands from germs and bacteria or anything sharp.

Summary: Use a litter pick-up stick to pick up trash from the ground. Wear a reflective safety vest near roadways to increase your visibility. Carry multiple trash bags to collect and sort all of the litter. Wear sturdy gloves to protect your hands.


If your loved one gets angry, the only way you can effectively defuse the situation is by getting a hold of your own anger. Losing your own temper will only make matters worse.  Breathe in and out deeply. Count silently to 100 or go splash water on your face to clear your head. Lower your voice, so that it's just above a whisper. Doing this helps you maintain calm without shouting, but it also reinforces appropriate communication. Your loved one will likely follow suit and lower their voice, too. Many angry people get that way because they feel no one is listening to them. Turn off your loved one's angry switch by giving them 100% of your attention. Turn to face them and hear them out without interrupting. Being a good listener could help defuse the situation completely. Be sure to pay attention to the underlying issue. Your loved one may act angry because they don't believe they are being heard or understood. Be sure to validate their experience and let them know that you are taking them seriously and respect their opinions. Demonstrate your understanding by using reflection techniques. This might sound like, “I can see why you feel angry about the teller being rude to you,” or “I think I understand the problem. You feel overlooked.” Insist that your angry loved one treat you with respect. In a calm and cool manner, say something like, “I will leave if you don't stop shouting,” or “I won't continue this conversation if you engage in name-calling.” Once a boundary has been communicated, be firm and follow through if the person crosses the line. You want to steer clear of criticism or blame, so interact using “I” statements that convey your needs without placing blame. These statements don't attack the other person, but they do let you communicate how you feel about the issue. For example, instead of saying “You are always shouting at me!” say “I feel anxious when you shout. Can we try to use indoor voices?” Angry people often view advice as criticism, so avoid trying to fix their problem. Just actively listen. If you want to try to work out whether your loved one merely wants to vent or needs a solution, ask them— after they've finished talking.  You might ask, “Do you want help with the problem or did you just want to get everything off your chest?” before you try to offer advice. Or, you could say, “I understand your anger. How can I help?” If your loved one tends to view you as critical, save your solutions for another time when they've cooled off. If you feel under attack or overwhelmed during communication with an angry person, ask for a timeout. You might say, “I don't think we're going to reach an agreement if we're shouting at each other. Let's take 10, okay?” Go someplace where you feel safe and get your own emotions under control. Listen to soft music, watch a silly YouTube video, or call someone who tends to calm you down.
Summary: Stay calm during tense situations. Speak in an even, moderate tone of voice. Give your full attention when  listening. Show compassion towards the other person. Assert your  boundaries. Use “I” statements to discuss the problem. Resist the urge to give advice. Take a break if you need one.