Thrifty Mommy

July 23rd, 2008

School Supplies . . . There Really is a Difference

As I was sorting through things in my basement, I came across a school supply list from the year I taught full day preschool.  On the list I asked the parents not to purchase Dollar Tree or Rose Art brand school supplies.
Some of the parents probably thought I was a snot, but honestly there really is […]

By Karen -- 9 comments

June 6th, 2007

Recycle crayons for fun with your kids

Ever wonder what to do with all those little crayon pieces? Why not make more crayons? I ran across a great recipe for recycling old crayons. They turn out really pretty. They would be great for

New crayons,
Free party favors
Great gifts

I love recycling something that can be a unique result.
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By kellys -- 4 comments

January 22nd, 2007

The Amazing Mr. Clean Magic Eraser

Some friends of ours recently gave us a Little Tikes workbench.  It was dirty and had a lot of crayon markings on it.  I’m not complaining.  It’s a nice toy.  It just needed some cleaning.  I tried baking soda and water, but it just wouldn’t get the crayon completely off.  It did lighten it some, […]

By Karen -- 5 comments

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 8th, 2006

More Frugal Cleaning Tips For You

I was visiting “The Porch Light” again today and found more frugal cleaning tips for you.  Don’t forget to check out the other ones I got from Revka last week.
 
To remove crayon scribbles spray with WD-40 and wipe off with a cloth.
Note:  This tip is only for regular crayons and does not work for those […]

By Karen -- 2 comments