It always seems like I find someone every day who is talking about saving the environment. Granted, I want to be a good steward of hte things I am gifted, but I also want to use disposable diapers and I enjoy a good Styrofoam cup that doesn’t sweat all over my car or coffee table. […]
So I promised a closer look at baking soda. It seems to be a huge resource for a lot of things. And you don’t get much cheaper than $1 for a powerful cleaning agent. So here is my list of the top uses for baking soda. Some will seem familiar as we […]
A few weeks ago, Cuddlebug snuck a red crayon into the living room and colored on the beige carpets. What to do? I called my frugal friend Revka and thought she might have some tips. Indeed she did and I was inspired to share some stain removal tips with you.
1. Crayon on carpet - Spray with […]
I have tried everything to get tar out of my carpet.
WD 40
Carpet vleaner
Lighter fluid
Avon Skin so soft (my boss used it to get something out of her carpet)
Nothing got it out. Now, not only does my carpet have tar stains but my berber is now roughed up. So when I saw the commercial […]
Seeing this picture makes me hurt. Of course, it is better to prevent a sunburn than to treat one. At one time or another, I’m sure we’ve all found ourselves vulnerable to the effects of the sun. For moments like these, try these thrifty home rememedies. Most of these frugal ingredients you probably already have […]
Trent at The Simple Dollar has come up with a recipe for making your own laundry detergent. All you need is a bar of soap, washing soda, Borax, and a 5 gallon bucket. You can make a whole bunch of detergent for just a few cents per gallon and Trent says it works as well […]
I have talked to you throughout our pregnancy about the ways I have tried to save money. I will give you a run down when the baby gets here. The latest frugal thing I have been working on is the closets. I want to organize our closets and try to get as […]
Until recently, I have always had a problem with my dishwasher. I’ve never been able to just scrape my dishes and put them in the dishwasher. The dishes just don’t come clean. I moved to a house with a new dishwasher and still had problems. I even bought the expensive products.
According to Consumer Reports, prerinsing […]
Consumer reports recommends these low-cost products for stain removal.
1. Hydrogen peroxide - Good for getting out blood, juice, and other red stains. I’ve used this product many times to get blood out of clothing. You may want to do a small test spot before using. After you’ve opened the bottle, you may want to replace […]
Dawn at Frugal for Life has challenged us to post our best frugal tip. I couldn’t list just one, so here are some of mine. Thanks Dawn for the challenge.
Save misprinted paper and reuse the other side in your printer or copier.
Cut brillo pads in half. Usually the pad rusts before you can get proper use […]
Cool thrifty mommy frugal with time and money
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