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I think everyone is looking for ways to save money these days. Recently I started making my own laundry detergent and I just couldn't believe the savings in doing this. Not only that but I can use...
Yes there will be work. Having a yard sale over the summer is great; but now let's take it to a new level. First you need a plan. Over the coarse of the summer have 4 yard sales. Each time you...
Hate getting kool-aid or other stains on your kitchen countertop? Here is an easy way you can get rid of them.
In here I will show you a way to take the sting out of minor burns and make them feel better faster with just baking soda and water.
Every kitchen or bathroom sink drain will emit a stale odor at some point if the drain isn’t cleaned on a regular basis. It's very easy to incorporate this method along with your regular cleaning...
Insect bites can become very uncomfortable if left untreated, follow these simple steps to relieve the infected area.
Non-toxic cleansers are not only good for the environment, but they also are good for children. According to Worldwatch Institute, cleaning products accounted for approximately one out of every 10...
The kitchen is one of the busiest areas in your home. We eat here, catch up on our day here, and even do school work and projects here. It is important to keep the kitchen as clean and fresh...
Ever want a piece of chocolate cake so bad you can taste it. Here is an excellent recipe that is low-fat, doesn't get better than that! White low-fat recipe too!
Did you know what we call shampoo didn't exist before 1930? Obviously, people had clean hair before shampoo. Some believe that shampoo causes your scalp to produce more oil and therefore makes you...
My father, who was a chemical engineer, spent several decades perfecting this recipe. He was a master candy maker--and could also tell you the scientific reasons it tasted so good. I have used his...
Want to try something new? Trying to cut back on expenses and live more frugally? Are you making an effort to live "greener"? Caught without shampoo and no time to run to the store? How...
An easy dessert to make when the cupboard is almost bare! The ingredients are almost always present. It's almost like making something out of nothing! There are several different variations for...
Saving money is a hard thing to do, especially now days. It seems like the cost of everything rises everyday. With the economic crisis and the sky-rocketing job market loss, you never know when...
Every now and then your refrigerator will need cleaning out. From broken eggs, to spills. A messy, dirty refrigerator is not a pleasant site, and sometimes it may have an unpleasant odor.
Whiter, brighter teeth without the heavy price tag. Why pay for a professional whitening when you can use household items you can find in the kitchen and your medicine cabinet. This method may...
Cutting your calories is important because it can help you feel better, look better and lose weight. A healthy lifestyle includes a balance between a good diet and the right amount of exercise. In...
We all know how important brushing your teeth is. We also know how expensive toothpaste is, even when you cut coupons. This is a money saving recipe for your own toothpaste. This homemade...
Have you ever had a screw that just won't come out, but you don't have any wd-40? No worries! in this article I will give you a couple tricks to loosen the stuck screw. Even if you do have wd-40...
Whether you have pets peeing on the carpet, food stains, I can give some useful and easy tips. Stains can leave awful smelling odors that can stink up the house. If you've also notice a foul odor,...
Looking for ways to save money here and there? Of course you are! Continue reading and I will tell you of a few quick and easy ways to save money with little to no effort at all! Enjoy and Save...
Cutting calories can be easier than you think. Making the right choices is the hardest part, but if you put in a little extra effort you should succeed!
Pots and pans can become stained quite easily after time and sometimes can be a pain to clean. Especially when the stains hit the corners, where they can be quite difficult to remove. Usually it...
Empty calories come from foods that are high in calories and/or fat but have little (if any) nutritional value. They lack vitamins, minerals, and fiber - essential components of a healthy...
Anyone that owns a dog knows how they love to ride in your car. You can see how happy they get with their head out the window and drool going all over the side of your car. The only real problem...
Most of the things you do to help the environment also save you money and we've heard many of these time and time again. Use compact fluorescent lightbulbs, turn your heat down in the winter and...
Spring is nearly here and with it comes spring cleaning. Here’s something that will perk up your carpets and leave a great scent. The baking soda absorbs odors and the herbs lightly scent it.
The best way to keep the drains running smoothly is to clean them regularly. We clean the house, do laundry and bath daily so we should also do the same with our drains. Food particles, soap, hair...
Not only is it sometimes difficult to remove grease stains, it's pretty gross having grease stuck on glass dishes. Just washing a glass dish from the oven doesn't always remove grease stains from...
You can use green tea for weight loss. You can not only use drink green tea for weight loss, but use can use actual green tea supplements instead. Green tea is made from camellia sinensis leaves....
With today's economy it has become almost impossible to save money, let alone control our personal budgets. In this article you will learn some simple methods that can help you save money and...
Ok lets start off with there are more children over weight now than ever before because of fast food, lets fix that!!!!
Short story...Spoon cake came about because one day I was making a cake for dinner (my In-laws were coming over) and the cake didn't come out of the bundt pan like it was suppose to...It fell...
When your kitchen or bathroom sink get's clogged do you plunge until your arms get tired and feel like they're going to fall off? Maybe you call a plumber and spend about as much money as it would...
An Egg Cream is truly a delicious New York Egg Cream, a chocolate soda with a big foam on top. This soda fountain drink originated in New York and contains no eggs and no cream. Make it yourself...
I am a Southern gal at heart and heritage. I live in Oregon, but crave that Southern good cooking. One of my favorites from the South is Sweet Tea! There is nothing like it on a hot day or sharing...
Roses are said to be the language of love. We enjoy their beauty, scent, and the sentiment that comes from receiving them. However, they never seem to last as long as we'd like them to. ...
Almost everyone knows that baking soda can be used to freshen the refrigerator, but there are other use with baking soda also.
When most of us clean our homes, we use harsh chemical substances to obtain that fresh smell and sparkly shine. We don't realize that while we are cleaning, we are inhaling the fumes and toxins...
During the winter months, most homes are closed up resulting in “stuffy, smelly home syndrome”. This is particularly true in homes with indoor pets. As pet owners, we are usually immune to the...
This is an impossibly EASY, SIMPLE, and WONDERFUL way to thoroughly clean your nasty, crusted-over, filthy, dirty microwave. IF you maintain a clean one, you won't have as big of a feeling of...
Taking a shower or bath every few hours is not realistic for most of us, so what steps can we take to smell good all the time without constantly bathing? Here are a few things you can do.
Soanyway.....Vinegar is one of the most amazing and versatile products ever made.It has been used for over 10,000 years! It's cheap and can be fun too! Remember the volcano's we all made in...
Here is a simple way to #1 save money #2 get your clothes fresh and clean naturally without harsh chemicals and #3 did I mention save $$??
Score! You've just bought a beautiful antique or found a rare find from the thrift store -but the rest of that pesky sticky price tag just wont let go of your new treasure. Thankfully there's help...
If you are a woman and have never had a UTI consider yourself very fortunate. Chances are you have had at least one and you know how miserable a UTI can be. After receiving a $500 bill from the...
We all know how easy it is to run into a store and pick up household cleaners. Easy? Yes, good for us? No. Good for the environment? No. Safe for our kids? No. Expensive? YES! What did our...
If you have put on a few pounds and want to lose weight, you do not need to join an expensive diet program to see results. Here are some simple tips to lose weight without having to count points,...
Remember the soda fountains of Newberry's and Woolworth's? The sandwiches, french fries, hot fudge sundaes, and especially the tall, cold ice cream sodas, topped off with a generous spray of...
Cigarette odors can be be difficult or hide or remove, but there are several things that can help. The best part? Most are natural or inexpensive.
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