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Shoe Storage Organization Tip
ir is inside, I take a picture of the shoe and print it, then tape it to the outside of the box. 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 readingExcellent Bathroom Cleaner Tip
airspray, etc from your hair stands to reason it would cut soap scum and get a lot of other things squeaky clean. 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 readingSoap Scum Remover Using Dryer Sheets
The best thing I've found to remove soap scum is…..a fabric softener sheet! Use the cheapest ones you can find. Just wet i t and use it to scrub the tile/tub/sink. Make sure to rinse well as the fabric softener can leave a film if not rinsed completely. Disclosure: Some of the links below are […]
Continue readingBathroom Cleaning Scrub
We have very hard water, so I needed a scrub to get the sinks and tubs clean. 1 C Baking Soda 1 C Salt 1 C Borax 1/2 C Washing Soda Mix, sprinkle, scrub, rinse. I used an old Parmesan cheese container to keep this in. Disclosure: Some of the links below are affilate links, […]
Continue readingBuying Beans
To make some of the frugal recipes even more frugal, I suggest bypassing the canned beans and buying the dry beans. You will get three times more for the same or less money. Do a quick soak, then simmer until tender and then add them to your recipe. One third of a 1 lb package […]
Continue readingSmart Leftover Uses
Just wanted to add to the frugalness lol. I have found I save alot just by making sure to use my leftovers.One night a week I pull all the left overs out of the fridge and I get a night off cooking! Also if I have small amounts of veggies left, i have a bag […]
Continue readingLeftover Magic Frugal Soup
At the end of your meal, put that last spoonful of peas, meatloaf, carrots, etc., into a container that you store in your freezer. When it's full, put it in the slow cooker, taste when hot, and season accordingly. You'll never go wrong, as the flavors meld beautifully. There's no reason to throw out food, […]
Continue readingFrugal Fish Chowder
1 pound of lowest priced fish on sale 5 to 7 potatoes 1 large parsnip 1 large onion 1 smoked ham hock store brand half & half cream Peel potatoes, pare and dice parsnip and onion, place all ingredients except cream in pot, simmer with barely 2 cups water until potato is tender, add half […]
Continue readingOther Uses For Dryer Sheets
place in vehicle to discourage mice place in closets/dresser drawers place in side shoes place in stored suitcases rub gently on hair to remove static cling 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 readingStretching Ground Beef
When I am browning ground beef for anything, Taco's, Chili, Sloppy Jo's I add one cup of cooked rice for every pound to pound and a half of meat just after draining the grease off. This works really well and your family will never know. The rice ( brown or white ) takes the seasoning […]
Continue readingWashing Workout Clothes
I often walk or jog in the evenings for exercise. It's very hot and humid where I live so my exercise clothes go from clean to very sweaty right away. Rather than launder them constantly, or buy more sets, I keep a small bottle of detergent in the bathroom. I run a sink-full of warm […]
Continue readingSaving Vegetable Scraps For Stock
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Continue reading4 Simple Frugal Tips
e serving of left over veggies. I call it “Mulligan shephards pie” a little bit of this and that, all put together, can be some interesting flavors. 3) I make my own laundry soap. Before I started making my own soap, I saved my laundry jugs to I'd have something to store the home made […]
Continue readingGetting Whites White Again
es and let them soak overnight. I have saved so many shirts that most people would have thrown away this way. Works wonders on baby and kids clothes also.Got the recipe from a girl that used to run a resale shop in our town for kids clothes. She shopped garage sales, then used this and […]
Continue readingBeads From Recycled Plastic
nsure your bead has a hole in the middle. it may take a couple tries to get it wrapped around. the plastic is very hot so work fast or you will get burned. Then keep heating it by using the toothpick instead of the tweezers to hold it. When it is soft again pinch or […]
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