16 Tips From The Depression Era That Are Actually Life Hacks

Because wasting your hard-earned gravy is bonkers.

When making a meal with ground beef, replace some of the beef with lentils.

When making a meal with ground beef, replace some of the beef with lentils.

Substitute up to half the amount of beef with cooked lentils. You've save a little money and consume less fat and calories.

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Oatmeal also makes a great meat extender.

Oatmeal also makes a great meat extender.

Make your own toothpaste.

Make your own toothpaste.

All it takes is sea salt, baking soda, and peppermint oil.

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Save strawberry pint containers for storage.

Save strawberry pint containers for storage.

Instead of throwing out those cute little pints, save them to organize small objects, like nail polish or your keys.

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