Frugal Tips
Rubbing Alcohol (Insert Witty Title Here)
Rubbing Alcohol (Isopropyl) is inexpensive and I did not realize its full potential until the last few years. While I was growing up, the bottle would sit under the sink or on the shelf and collect layers of dust from un-use. Now it is used weekly for various cleaning projects … keep reading
All Purpose Shower/Tub Cleaner
I finally tried the magically-make-it-yourself-soap-scum-killer-cleaner and have to admit, it did a fantastic job. Food.com has the same homemade cleaner recipe as a post, but of course I changed it up a bit. I didn’t want to use more Dawn than necessary. Directions: Warm up 1/2 cup of White Vinegar in the … keep reading
Smell-eliminator Spray
I have been using this spray for about a month now and feel confident that it is something everyone could use in a smelly situation. My inspiration was seeing a commercial or ad for “PooPourri.” I came across THIS site called Growing a Green Family and experimented with my oil and … keep reading
Easy and Cheap Way to Remove Product Build-up from Your Hair
There are thousands of uses for Baking Soda. One of my favorites is using it to remove product build-up in my hair. I used to buy the expensive clarifying shampoos, until I found out this awesome and cheap version. Pour about a tablespoon or so into your hand then mix … keep reading
Poison Ivy can be an ITCH
Last week I had one little bump on my leg that turned into several overnight. The cause: Poison Ivy. I haven’t had a Poison Ivy rash in years, maybe even decades. Well, I shouldn’t say “decades,” because that ages me…but still, acquiring the annoying itch was aggravating, especially when I … keep reading
Cheap Mold/Mildew Remover
Sometimes I do things without thinking. Hmm, this doesn’t sound like it is going in a good direction-but I promise it is! I began this blog as a way to share my creative outlet, random cooking experiences, baking recipes and also some household tips that I have picked up. This … keep reading
When life hands you lemons, use them to make your sink smell good!
A garbage disposal can stink really bad, and it can make the whole kitchen and even the house smell like the city dump. At a grocery store, I asked one of the workers how they kept their area from smelling (they worked in the Fresh Seafood Department) . They told … keep reading