Showing posts with label frugal living. Show all posts
Showing posts with label frugal living. Show all posts

Monday, June 11, 2012

Home Remedies On A Budget

 

 
   
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 ****HOME REMEDIES ON A BUDGET...... If you don't have the extra cash to spend on the "magic" potions, do not worry you may just have what you need right at home.

Remove grime from your iron: Set the iron on medium with no steam, then run it over a used fabric softener sheet. (the dirt will stick to the sheet)

Clean oven door and make it shine: Take a sponge and soak it in full strength distilled vinegar and let sit for 20 min. (the acid from the vinegar will break up the grease so it will wipe off easy)

Remove lint from clothing in the wash:  Add 1/2 cup white vinegar to the wash cycle. (Vinegar keeps lint from clinging to your clothes)

Brighten Whites: Add 1/2 cup of fresh lemon juice to the rinse cycle of a medium load. (Acid in lemon juice breaks up the dirt)

Remove duct tape residue: wet a cloth with WD-40 (breaks down the adhesive)

Prevent bright colors from bleeding: Add 2 Tbs. of table salt with your detergent. ( Salt makes the dye adhere to the garment)

Bug proof houseplants: Steep lemon peel in 4 cups of water. Strain, let cool and spray on leaves. ( citrus oil from the lemons repels insects without harming the plants)

Make ink stain disappear: Rub a fresh lemon on fabric and let sit for 5-10 min. then wash in cold water. (The acid from lemon dissolves the stain)

Smooth away deep wrinkles: Place a large sheet of aluminum foil beneath the ironing boards cover, then lightly spritz the garment with water and press a usual. ( Neatly pressed clothing in a short time)

Smudge-less touch pad screen: clean touch pad phone screen with dampen cloth of vinegar. (Vinegar dissolves oil and grime)

Toenail fungus: apply full strength Listerine to the nail. (several compounds in Listerine act as a strong antiseptic)

Teeth whiting: brush with tsp. baking soda and Tbs. peroxide (baking soda scraps tough residue & peroxide lifts staining particles)

**You can find more "Home Remedies" @ www.grannymed.com

Friday, April 13, 2012

7 Super Ways To Save Money

 The economy has made a 360 on the very simple ways of trying to make ends-meet. It's almost impossible to support a family on an average two household income. Practically, everyone is looking for  a way to save or earn extra money. Although, it may be easy for some to find savings or even free stuff, others may not know where to start. So, below is a list of several Money Saving Tips from  smart shoppers who have saved $. It's not much but every "little" helps right?

~Download a mobile app. for Apple and Android phones-offers a variety of coupon discounts www.couponsherpa.com/mobile-coupons

~Buy at 40%-60% Below Wholesale Prices-Must Mention Discount Code:LC55553 www.payjusthalf.com

~Reduce restaurant bills by downloading app. at www.FourSquare.com

~Sell your old clothing-Find a consignment shop in your area at www.consignmentshops.com

~Sell old electronics at www.gazelle.com

~Load online coupons onto your store loyalty card in seconds at www.RedPlum.com & www.Shortcuts.com and when you shop they will be deducted from your card at checkout.

~Get coupons for stores in your local area at www.Printable.RetailMeNot.com, type in your zip code.

BONUS: 
~Find clothing, party supplies, etc. between the price of $1-$5 Yes, I said it right. at FiveBelow.com