Dentists recommend you change your toothbrush every 3 months. You could of course toss or recycle them but why when you can repurpose them…saving you money and helping our planet. DO clean used toothbrushes before repurposing them. Soak in hydrogen peroxide for about 10 minutes. Rinse with hot water. Don’t have a lot of […]
Warm Weather Savings at Discover Goodwill…From Fashion To The Garden & So Much More
Spring is finally here with summer right around the corner and I couldn’t be happier. Once spring gets here I like to spruce things up a bit around the house and in my wardrobe, choosing items that reflect the sun-filled days and warmer weather. The first place I head to is one of our local […]
Clever Cutter – An As Seen On TV Product (Does It Work?)
The Clever Cutter 2-in-1 Knife & Cutting Board, one of those As Seen On TV products that claims to make your life easier or better if you buy it. You know, one of those products you see advertised late at night, maybe in the early morning hours when you can’t fall back to sleep, and […]
Silica Gel Packets We Usually Toss…Alternative Uses, Dangers, And What Are They Exactly?
Chances are you’ve bought something at least once that contained one of those little packets of silica gel. You know, those little packs that say “DO NOT EAT” THROW AWAY DESICCANT. They can be found in vitamins, beef jerky, shoeboxes, purses, electronic equipment, and many, many more items. I’ve always been super cautious and thrown […]
Common Household Items That Can Be Dangerous To Our Pets
I love animals and luckily my husband does too. We have 4 cats ranging in ages from 3 to about 12 and they keep us laughing and happy. But as any pet owner knows, it can be like having children in the house, with them getting into things they shouldn’t. With our children grown and out of the […]
Clean & Organize…..Everything $1.00
All of the products cost $1.00 each and I tried each one out (I didn’t go as far as to clean the house, just tried them out on the appropriate surfaces.)
Save Money – MEASURE Your Laundry Detergent
Let’s face it, saving money can be difficult, especially when raising a family or on a fixed income. For a lot of people, living paycheck to paycheck, just getting the bills covered and food on the table for the month can be challenging, much less having extra money to put in a savings account. And […]
Alternative Uses For…..Mouthwash
When I started researching mouthwash, it was strange to see that something I put in my mouth can also be used to clean floors, get rid of dandruff and at one time, was used to treat gonorrhea….seriously.
20 Bathroom Items You Can Toss Right Now
January is the most “popular” month of the year for getting your home organized and decluttered. For those who are organized all year or live in a smaller space, you might be able to get the whole house done in a month. For me, January is usually a time when I FINALLY get my Christmas […]
Uses For Lemons
My husband sent me an article the other day with 4 uses for lemons. I thought, I can think of 10 more, just off the top of my head, so I started doing some research on other things you could use lemons for, besides cooking. I found this great article in Reader’s digest, with 34 […]
Get Your Home Organized…50 Easy & Cheap DIY Ideas
January is typically the month that I try to get my house de-cluttered and organized. And believe me, after the hustle and bustle of the holidays; with the extra cooking, decorating, and entertaining, well, it needs it. But have you ever noticed how expensive “specialty” storage containers and boxes are? I mean some of the storage […]
27 Ways To Make Your Groceries Last As Long As Possible….LOVE This!
One of the reasons I love these tips is because just yesterday, I spent the entire day cleaning out the freezers, fridge, and pantry and was appalled and embarrassed at just how much food I ended up tossing because it was way past the expiration date….way past.
January Clearance Items That Make Great Gifts Throughout The Year
January is a great month to pick up Christmas clearance items but there are lots of other great products that get marked down to bargain basement prices too. Cold weather outerwear and clothes can get slashed by up to 75 to 80% off as can toys, accessories, specialty boxed food items, blankets, and more. I like […]
Witch Hazel…26 Uses (Cheap & Natural)
I like products that can be used in multiple ways. And I like them even more when they are inexpensive and natural, which brings me to witch hazel. Witch hazel is a deciduous bush or small tree. The leaf, bark and twig is used in a variety of forms, from fluid extracts to poultices, to […]
DIY Wine Charms….Personal, Fun, Inexpensive & Easy To Make
For Christmas, our daughter-in-law Sarah made us the cutest wine charms. Over the years I have bought tons of them for our own personal use and as gifts and they aren’t cheap. Now that I know how to make them, I will never buy them again! These are super easy to make and you can personalize them to fit any occasion or personality. The charms can be as simple or as ornate as you want to make them….hopefully this will spark some ideas for you.
Inexpensive But Pretty Packaging For Homemade Goodies (Or Other Items)
Even if you don’t make homemade goodies, these boxes and containers can be used for lots of different gifts you might need to wrap. Of course you can find all of these at other stores but when you can pick them up at a dollar store, why would you pay more?
Thrift Store Shopping For Presents? Can You Regift?
Buying gifts during the holiday season can put a huge dent in your bank account. I know people who will spend the next 6 months (or longer,) paying off credit cards after holiday shopping and I just think, “why?” Within the group of family and friends we personally exchange gifts with are, I’m thrilled to […]
Decorating with Christmas Ball Ornaments – 15 Easy & Cheap Ideas
Tight budgets and busy schedules can make holiday decorating seem a bit daunting but it doesn’t have to be. Here are 15 decorating ideas using simple Christmas ball ornaments and items around your home. These are quick, super cheap and will add some holiday cheer with no stress. I typically buy ornaments after Christmas when they are […]
Clean “Green” (And Cheaply)….With Vinegar
Cleaning products are so expensive and something you have to constantly replace. I’ve been experimenting with everyday kitchen products, and white-distilled vinegar is my new favorite “find” for a cheap and effective solution to getting the house sparkling clean. It’s effective for killing most mold, bacteria and germs AND it’s very cheap and “green”. I […]
How Clever…Easy Ways to Cut Fruits
I saw this very short video from buzzfeed.com on a friend’s Facebook page and it was so informative, I just had to share it. The video shows you how to cut/prep a kiwi, pomegranate, mango, orange, strawberry and watermelon. The techniques are super easy. I especially liked the way they peeled a kiwi, without losing most […]