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Archive for the ‘household product’ Category

November 28th, 2006

As Seen On TV

 
 
    
If you like the gadgets and gizmos you’ve seen on television, then you’ll like AsSeenOnTV.com.  We actually have one of these stores in our mall.  My husband likes to go in there and browse the tiny store.  If you’re looking for someone that has everything or someone that is hard to shop for, then you […]

By Karen -- 0 comments

November 16th, 2006

Top 10 Uses for Duct Tape

During my yard sale a few weeks ago, I found The Duct Tape Book.  I decided that rather than selling it, I would put it to good use for thrifty mommies.  So, you may find a good idea from these . . . or at least a good chuckle.  Enjoy!
 
1.  Quickly mat your favorite artwork […]

By Karen -- 16 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

October 6th, 2006

Flylady will help you clean.

I am digging a great site for organization and cleaning.  Flylady is a group of ladies that help motivate you to clean.  They give great ideas and send you email reminders on what to clean every day.  They have what are called “fly zones” that are usually the areas that stay in a cluttered mess.  […]

By kellys -- 3 comments

August 25th, 2006

Febreeze has a new spray bottle.

I love the way Febreeze takes away the smells of every day life.  I don’t like pumping the little handle.  Now they have taken care of the hand cramp and it is perfect!  The pump free version is only for air but we used it in my dad’s truck that we borrowed while on vacation […]

By kellys -- 0 comments

May 26th, 2006

Energy Star appliances used in an entire housing development.

Want to save money on energy in your home?  I sure do.  I have been hearing on the radio all about the new Energy Star-qualified appliances.  But can they really save money?  Now, BYU’s online newspaper, has a great article on just how much you can save with these appliances.  Mapleton, Utah has recently […]

By kellys -- 1 comment

March 2nd, 2006

Do you have more bathrooms to clean than you have desire or time?

If you have been reading my blog for any length of time, you know that I am always willing to admit my faults.  One of them is housekeeping.  I am always looking for ways to save time.  I am also the slowest housekeeper in town.  Not to mention that my efforts sometimes can’t be seen.  […]

By kellys -- 0 comments

February 20th, 2006

The Pottery Barn can be yours for a frugal price!

I love the look of the Pottery Barn.  I just really can’t afford it.   I came across a great website; Mommysavers that gives frugal advice on how to make your house look like it came straight out of the pages of the catalog.  Who wouldn’t want their kid’s room look adorable?!?!  But unless you have […]

By kellys -- 0 comments

February 10th, 2006

Vinegar takes the cake!

I have talked about Vinegar before but it stands to reason that this gift from God should be acknowledged again. Ok, I’m just cheap and vinegar is multifaceted. You can use it for just about anything from cleaning to rust removal. I actually used it to remove plaster from my linoleum floor when […]

By kellys -- 1 comment