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Ashes Used To Shine Old Silver Rings
We all know that smoking is a dirty habit, but did you know that it can shine up those old silver rings while still leaving the character on them? I have tons of old silver rings, many of them spoon rings. After a while they become dull. Naturally it's time to clean them but if […]
Continue readingPrevent Color Bleeding Into The Wash
There is a product in the store laundry area (near products like Shout) called “Color Catcher.” (Looks like fabric softener sheet, but thicker.) I have used one sheet to wash mixed colors in laundry loads, as it traps any loose dye in the wash water into the sheet you place in the wash. I have […]
Continue readingUsing Butter Wrapping To Coat Baking Pans
d use those to butter your cake pan or muffin tins. I keep mine in a plastic baggie in the fridge and it definitely saves money and a little bit or waste. Disclosure: Some of the links below are affilate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you […]
Continue readingPressure Canner Worth The Money
This is to all of you who have, like me, been afraid to get a pressure canner. By all means get one. I saved up and bought one from Walmart and am so glad I did! Though it does not save much time per occasion over a waterbath it is so versatile and the one […]
Continue readingPowdered Milk Prices Going Up
(Editor's note: Please comment and tell us what you're paying for powdered milk where you are, and if there are any ways to save.) Disclosure: Some of the links below are affilate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase.
Continue readingTackle Weeds In Garden With Vinegar
The following is a HBHW reader tip. Thanks so much for sharing this all natural weed killer tip. I have a small plot of land I like to call my vegetable garden. In my attempt at gardening, I have tried a variety of mulches (like paper, straw, etc.) to keep down the weeds, but there […]
Continue readingCable TV Savings
In my area of the Country a person can get Basic Cable TV for about $22. a month, a big savings over Expanded Basic which cost me about $56. a month when I had it. Disclosure: Some of the links below are affilate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, I will earn a […]
Continue readingThickening Watery Soup
If you have made a pot of soup and it isn't as thick as you would like a quick way to thicken it is to add some instant mashed potato flakes, carefully, a little goes a long way. Disclosure: Some of the links below are affilate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, I […]
Continue readingSaving On Hand Soap
A simple thing we all use is hand soap. Buy a drug store pump foam hand soap and then just reuse it. You just refill to about a 70 (soap) to 30 (water) mix. Start with less water and gradually add enough that the pump works easily. Use a permanent marker to leave a small […]
Continue readingCat Litter Substitute – Wood Stove Pellets
I had been purchasing Feline Pine cat litter because it was biodegradable. I now purchase wood stove pellets and sprinkle with baking soda to reduce any odors. Wo rks like a charm. I just make sure to purchase the smallest pellets I can find. Here Feline Pine is $5.00 for 5 pounds. Wood stove pellets […]
Continue readingMaking Gifts In Jars To Stock Own Kitchen With Convenience Foods
I am like many who don’t have big freezers or pantry room. When I do buy bulk to make gifts in a jar, I make several to “gift” myself with. That way I have soup starters, bread, cookie, hot chocolate, brownies, etc. on hand ready to go with a couple of added ingredients. In the […]
Continue readingSave Veggie Liquids For Soup Stock
Many of us save odds and ends of vegetables for making soup stock. Another thing you can do is save the liquid you use to boil or steam vegetables. A lot of the flavour and nutrients of the vegetables are left behind in the water – and we normally just throw it away. Freeze it […]
Continue readingBakers Yeast In Bulk
If you do a lot of baking, a frugal alternative to those little packets of yeast is to buy in bulk from a warehouse store such as Costco. Keep it tightly closed in your freezer and it will Keep indefinitely. If you have some yeast that isn’t working too well, dissolve it in a little […]
Continue readingThe Best As Seen On TV Item – Vidailia Chop Wizard
That would be “Vidaila Chop Wizard”. I have in the past chopped fresh produce & froze them for later during the busy week. It would take me a whole Saturday. Now with the wizard I can buy my fresh produce when it's on sale. With the wizard it takes no time at all to get […]
Continue readingIdea For Hot Sandwich Leftovers
a baggie, labeling what they are. All I need then is to provide the buns, and the kids pop one out, microwave 1 to 2 minutes and they have a quick hot sandwich. I have done this for the last 2 months and they no longer buy take out. Just wanted to share. Disclosure: Some […]
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