Thanks to Kristen at Centsable Coupon Lady for sharing. I am currently trying to use fewer chemicals in our household, and decided to try making more products we use every day. The first recipe I tried that I really like is for homemade laundry detergent. I have not tried making liquid detergent, but plan on… Continue Reading…
CHEAP & EASY HOMEMADE LAUNDRY DETERGENT
August 26, 2012 3 Comments
Tip of the Day: Double-Duty Water Bottles
August 1, 2012 Leave a Comment
My husband and I do this all the time. It is especially helpful on really, really hot days and days at the beach. Freeze your water bottles before you leave for a trip on a hot summer’s day. (I don’t know if you have to or not, but I always open the bottles and remove… Continue Reading…
Tip of the Day: Baking Tip
July 31, 2012 Leave a Comment
Fuss-free way to keep a pie crust from burning How do you protect your pie crusts? I usually snip pieces of aluminum foil to place around the edges. Of course, they never stay in place. Here’s an easier way. Cut the center out of a disposable foil pie plate and place the remaining ring upside… Continue Reading…
Tip of the Day: Household Tip
July 30, 2012 Leave a Comment
Stop an outdoor tablecloth from sliding around Does your outdoor tablecloth keep slipping and sliding. Hard to keep glasses and plates from sliding? Here’s an easy solution. I always seem to have pieces of nonadhesive shelf liner or rug pads left over when I take on a project. Now I found a way to use… Continue Reading…
Tip of the Day: How to Spot Counterfeit Bills
July 28, 2012 Leave a Comment
Spot counterfeit bills instantly Look for the following: Color-shifting ink! Paper money in $10 bills and higher have their denomination printed in special color-shifting ink on the lower right-hand corner. In genuine bills, when you tilt the paper back and forth the color will either shift from copper to green or green to black. In fakes,… Continue Reading…
Tip of the Day: Coconut Oil Uses
July 27, 2012 Leave a Comment
Brilliant uses for coconut oil 1. Remove makeup gently Put a dab of coconut oil on a cotton pad and sweep it over your lids. In addition to removing your makeup, it will also make your under-eye skin look younger. 2. Silence squeaky cabinet hinges Usually you use WD-40 but you don’t want to use… Continue Reading…
Tip of the Day: Pet Tip
July 26, 2012 Leave a Comment
The secret to softer, shinier fur Your pet loves frolicking outside on sunny days, but the UV rays can dry out his coat, leaving it frizzy and brittle. The save: After a good brushing, rub a penny-size dollop (for a medium-size dog) of aloe vera gel all over his body. Aloe will coat the hair… Continue Reading…
Tip of the Day: Hard Boiled Eggs
July 25, 2012 Leave a Comment
1. Choose older eggs While chefs generally seek out the freshest ingredients possible, eggs are an exception – if they’re straight-from-the-farm fresh, they’re hard to peel. But since no one wants an old egg either, the pros use this test. Place the egg in a measuring cup with water. If it stands on end, it’s… Continue Reading…
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