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Archive for the ‘bathroom’ Category

June 29th, 2007

Never scrub your toilet again!

Let me just state that I don’t get paid to advertise for anyone.  But I live on the mountain and I have well water so I have a hard time keeping my toilets clean.  The one in the hall is especially difficult to scrub and get all the stains out.  But I have found a […]

By kellys -- 8 comments

June 6th, 2007

A great teeth whitener for the frugal

Ever wonder how to whiten your teeth for pretty much free?  I used to do this on as regular basis but I admit that I haven’t used the recipe in a while.  You can tell just by my smile.  I have the worst teeth when it comes to stains.  I have always wanted to get […]

By kellys -- 7 comments

March 8th, 2007

Top 10 ways to get chores done while hanging out with your kids.

Ever wonder how to keep a schedule and manage to get stuff done.  I am the worst person to give advice but I know how it should work.  Here are my top 10 ways to kill 2 birds with one stone.

If you have a toddler but can never seem to get the dishwasher unloaded without […]

By kellys -- 15 comments

March 1st, 2007

Bath sponges on sale

Warning TMI possible …

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By kellys -- 1 comment

December 28th, 2006

Ten Ways to Clean With Baking Soda

Baking soda is an inexpensive cleaning tool.  It is safe to use and gentle on your skin.  This is important for me, since I have terrible eczema.  Looks like I need to go purchase a large box of this amazing product.  I am excited that there is a cleaner out there that won’t irritate my skin and cause pain.  I […]

By Karen -- 7 comments

November 29th, 2006

Top 10 Tips for Potty Training

Steve from Inside Fatherhood is asking for some potty training tips.  We all know that diapers are not thrifty. I am looking forward to the day when I will no longer buy diapers!  I thought I’d contribute some of my quick thoughts on the subject.  Let us know if you have any thoughts of your own.  […]

By Karen -- 6 comments

November 15th, 2006

Thrifty ways to use leftover shampoo

Ever wonder what to do with all those shampoos and conditioners that you think will be the best thing ever only to get it home and hate it?  I just did that with a new type of Suave.  It does horribly with my hair.  But as usual, Pat at About.com, gives us some great tips […]

By kellys -- 4 comments

November 3rd, 2006

Best way to get a cheap manicure

Everyone who has read Thrifty Mommy knows that I love Dumb Little Man’s way of thinking. Frank cracked me up today when I ran across his post on manicures. My DH and I battle coloring my hair and my desire to get a pedicure. I can’t justify spending $75 on color or […]

By kellys -- 0 comments

November 2nd, 2006

Top 10 frugal uses of baking soda.

Baking soda is one of “Nature’s” best cleaning agents. It is cheap and hard working. It amazes me how many different ways we can use baking soda in our houses aside from cooking. Amazingly enough, there are health and beauty uses for baking soda as well. Here are my top 10 […]

By kellys -- 5 comments

November 1st, 2006

Frugal Cleaning Tips

Today I was visiting “The Porch Light”, a blog written Revka.  As a stay-at-home mom of 3 children, Revka is also on the look out for thrifty ideas.  This week she posted some recipes for helping us with our cleaning.
 
Basic Wood cleaner & polish
1/8 cup oil (either linseed, olive or vegetable)
1/8 cup vinegar
1/4 cup lemon juice
Laundry Detergent […]

By Karen -- 3 comments