Cardboard Box for Trunk Items
I use a large size plastic basket with handles. Its easy to pick up and move. I keep extra windsheild washer solvent, roll of duct tape, roll of paper towels, tissue box stuffed with plastic grocery bags, a couple old towels, and other things Im sure Im forgetting...
Dividing Up Your Ground Beef
Been doing that for years. Actually my hubby fries up the meat with some chopped onion and then I portion out into freezer bags that Ive marked with the date. It is so convenient and a real time saver!
Switch to Cloth Rags and Napkins
Isnt having to wash cloth napkins and clean up cloths as expensive as just using paper? I have so much laundry to do as it is, I cant imagine washing napkins daily. I buy a big supply of paper napkins and hey they are cheap enough.....my time is worth something...
Reusing Envelopes
I save those envelopes that come in junk mail as they come in handy for several uses. I send lunch money and money to cover any field trip expense to my childrens schools in those. I just cross out the address and write my childs name and what the envelope...
Alternative Uses for Old Tennis Shoes?
I like to keep an old pr of gym shoes around for yard work or going fishing....just anything that I might ruin a better pr of shoes. My son came home yesterday with very muddy gym shoes. He wore his spare ones he keeps in the class home and the muddy ones were...
Drinks and Ice, Cheap and Ready to Go
Very good ideas, Brenda. I have an icemaker so ice is always pretty much ready for me to just pop in a ziploc bag. My husband & I prefer to drink water on car trips so I fill a jug with ice water and bring some cups. The kids have that too or I bring small...
Shop at Local Farmer's Market
That was a good tip from Lisa. All produce should be washed regardless of where it was bought. We have a Farmers Mkt in our town but I have seldom bought there because the prices are sky high. Im hoping we will go back to growing our own garden this year. Our...
Uses For Cardboard Boxes?
Depending on the size of the boxes....anyone who sells on ebay or other online auction would like them for mailing items they sell.
Keep a Rag Bag for Cleaning
I would never cut up still usable clothing or linens that someone else could use. What is wrong with the Salvation Army or any charity to make some money from peoples cast-offs? Isnt that the whole idea? They use the money to help people plus the people who...
Road Trip Travel Tips
Another thing Id like to add....coffee is definitely important to us when we travel. Most places we stay these days provide a coffeemaker and supplies or its free in the lobby or theres a free breakfast spread. If we go somewhere where we know we wont have...
Road Trip Travel Tips
I dont know how thrifty it will be to travel by car this year with the price of gas! These are none the less some good ideas. Weve been married almost 30 years and weve always traveled with a thermal jug of iced water. Wed much prefer to drink that than sugary...
Saved Money When I Got Rid of My Freezer
I have thought that we really dont need a deep freeze. We are a family of 4 and stores are well within easy reach in our community. We tend to forget about stuff in the deep freeze and its frozen too long. We have a side x side in the kitchen and it really...
Traveling Tips
I usually pack some extra ziploc bags for trips....both car trips and plane trips. I also keep a clean empty milkjug that I cut a hole in & stuffed with plastic grocery bags. Youd be amazed at all the uses for them. One thing I might add is to pack extra shoes...
Family Present?
Perhaps a movie rental store gift card. Also put together a box or large gift bag of edible items....cookies, crackers, snacks, microwave popcorn, just anything that they can all enjoy eating. Perhaps items they wouldnt ordinarily splurge on. Another good thing...
A Critique of ThriftyFun?
I only found this site recently and must admit Im hooked! I enjoy getting the newsletter and look forward to it. I do admit that I probably spend too much time here looking over the posts but I have found sooooo many good ideas! Ive posted many ideas and comments...
Bibs for Protecting Clothes
I keep an old shirt of my husbands hanging in the kitchen to use as a craft smock and sometimes big. I put it on my son backwards....button in the back....if hes eating a chocolate pudding or something messy that undoubtedly hed slop on himself, I put the old...
Buy After Valentine's Day Candy
Yep, Ill be going to Wal-Mart tomorrow for the half price Valentine candy and perhaps some other items. I might get some little treat bags and Valentine pencils that I can send with the kids as little gifts for their classmates. I also go buy the half price...
Buy Chocolate the Day After Easter
Yes, Ive been doing this for years, buying candy after Halloween, Christmas, Valentines Day and Easter. Chocolate can easily be frozen.
Put Toothpicks in a Spice Jar
I use a clean empty small glass bottle that previously held olive oil. The neck is small so only one or two toothpicks come out when you tip it over. I keep the cap on it and they stay clean. I keep it near the stove so I have a toothpick handy for cake testing...
Cooking With Dried Beans
Beans are great and a wonderful source of protein! I love to make a pot of Great Northern Beans & Ham....yum! We love canned beans too but fixing from dry is not hard at all and really better. A 1 lb pkg of beans is cheap....less than I dollar and with some...
Use Cooking Bags in Crockpots that Don't Have a Removable Liner
Thats a very good idea; however there are special crock pot liners out now....I have no idea how much they cost as Ive never felt the need to use. I think Reynolds makes them. I dont especially like cleaning a crock pot. I have a large one with removeable crock...
What to do with 40 boxes of pasta?
Yes, I would agree with other posters that you could donate some. Otherwise you need to store it so it wont go bad....not sure how long dry pasta sealed up lasts. You might want to do an online search to find out. I think you could keep it in your frig tho...
I got Disneyland Souvenirs on Ebay
Yes, this is a good tip. I too discovered that Disney is an ebay seller. I got my son a really nice Disneyland hooded sweatshirt jacket with the year were were last there....great silk screen picture of Mickey and the park....and it was maybe 10 bucks...when...
School Supply Clearance Sales
I just got a bunch of boxes of Crayola brand crayons for .20 a box. They are the 24 ct. I put aside to be used for Christmas or Valentine gifts later.
Quick Clutter Control
Paula: yes thats good advice....we have never gotten rid of the kids more babyish toys and all that big Little Tikes stuff....so was thinking of doing a Late Summer or Fall garage sale. We like to take the kids to the indoor waterpark resorts and they can be...
Quick Clutter Control
This is a good idea and one weve had to do when pressed for time and someone is coming; however we never seem to get to the clutter boxes. Weve got a basement, garage and spare bedroom full of junk. I like the idea of freecycle and even joined but does seem...
It's Cool to Clip Coupons
I have received many nice coupons in the mail just by emailing to companies to ask questions and such. McCormick has sent me nice money off coupons and recipes on two occasions. I just wrote to give feedback about some products or ask questions. Also when I...
Clean Dishes, Clean House
I think it has been proven tho that washing dishes by hand uses more energy/money than just running the dishwasher. Reusing the water tho I suppose is a good idea but Im not sure how cleaning things in other parts of the house with water used for washing dishes...
Keeping Track of Leftovers in the Refrigerator
This is a great idea....especially when you have such a busy hectic life ....and for those of us whose memories arent what they used to be. Im pretty good about knowing when I fixed something and I like to use it up within just a few days....if its worth freezing...
Leave Coupons for the Next Shopper
Yes, I do this too....sometimes I am the one who leaves a coupon and sometimes the one who takes one! I think its great!
Reusing the Other Side of Paper
Ive been doing this for years. Some of the paper I cut up for scrap paper and others I keep in a drawer to be run through the printer to print coupons and such. Absolutely no reason to pitch paper that still has some use.
Where are the Best Phone Cards?
Yes, I had seen the 20 min for a buck phone cards at Dollar Tree. It breaks down to .5 per minute which is more than what I pay per min for an A T & T card at Sams Club; however I think it makes an excellent little gift....tuck one in a card for a friend or...
Keep Extra School Supplies on Hand
Thats a real good idea. I buy up school supplies when I see on sale and keep in a bin in our coat closet. I rarely have to go out for anything else during the school year plus have quite a bit already on hand for a new school year. My kids always seem to use...
Cutting Back on Caffeine With Half and Half Coffee
I have also done that a lot over the years and most definitely before they came out with the coffee already made like that such as Perfect Balance and Maxwell House Light. Sometimes I still do it if I get a good deal on buying 2 separate containers. Its easy...
Caffeine in Pain Pills
I have always heard that caffeine helps deliver the pain medication. What you should realize too cuz I found out the hard way, is some OTC pain meds contain A LOT of caffeine. If caffeine bothers you, pls read ingedients. I had the misfortune to take something...
Kids Jacket Swap
My kids wear their jackets a couple years and since they are usually used to begin with (from garage sales or hand me downs) they dont necessarily look good enough to pass on. I do however donate their old jackets. I got my daughter a beautiful condition abercombie...
Kids Jacket Swap
Oh and I forgot to mention, I do think this is a good idea. If you have friends that you can exchange with, this is a good thing!
Keeping A Travel Bag Handy
This is a great time-saver and one I highly recommend. I have a little travel toiletry bag for ea member of our family of 4 and they pretty much stay like that unless I have something I need to add. Its one less thing to have to deal with when packing! Also...
Taking Pictures When Your Travel
This is of course a great idea if you find yourself pressed for time before a trip with no time to test a camera; however it makes better sense to shoot a roll of film and have developed before leaving home. I figured out my almost new camera was skipping frames...
Stretching Hotel Coffee
Altho I am not certain but I would think most hotels would certainly give you extra coffee if you just asked. Call Housekeeping and ask if you could get an extra pkt of coffee or two. Im sure they would be more than happy to bring it right to your room! I wouldnt...
Milk Jugs for Dry Storage
I LOVE this idea. With 2 young children we go through quite a bit of milk and I would love to reuse the many empty milk jugs instead of pitching in the recycling bin; however I would just want to be certain that the plastic they are made out of is not harmful...
Mail Gifts Media Mail
Sounds like a good idea; however just be sure to allow that video, CD, book etc to have plenty of time to arrive as Media Mail is cheaper but also SLOWER!
Uses for Baby Wipes?
We have baby wipes in several spots in the house. They are very handy.....also this might be getting a bit personal as well....but if you dont have time for a shower and need to clean up in a hurry, wiping off with a baby wipe or two will do the trick! Ive...
My Christmas Shopping Spree
Yep you had a great day! I just love sale shopping and wish I could have gone yesterday but we had a big snow :-( Hoping I can make it out today. I so look forward to the day after Christmas sales and almost cried when I couldnt go yesterday!
Sock Matching Made Easy
What I dont understand is how socks get lost??? Where do they go? Ive got a good pile of cute colored socks in my daughters room that I have no idea where the mates are! Recently I did buy my kids some Hanes white sport socks. I have one boy and one girl. The...
Keeping Receipts For Returns
I have a big magnetic clip on the frig and thats where I put my receipts. I might have to hunt through them to find the right one but usually it is one of the recent ones so not too much trouble. I always put the current ones to the back of the stack. I have...
Managing The Spice Cabinet
If you will go to www.mccormick.com you will find out how to store spices and they recommend NOT freezing them!
Saving Money in Your Ktchen By Implementing the Three R's
Recycling is a good idea! I try to re-use a lot of things that come into the house....it just makes good sense. Even if it eventually goes to the trash, its nice if it can be re-used a while before it does and it saves money to boot!
Buy Bagged Cereal Rather Than Boxed
I tried the big huge bag of malt 0 meal fruit loops....our kids cant tell the difference. I think I found this gigantic bag at Wal-Mart and it was cheap. This would be a good one for preschools and daycares. Little kids seem to like this one a lot and it makes...
Garbage Bag On Oven
Those plastic bags sure do come in handy. I use them for lots of things. I always recycle tin cans; however I only remove the Campbells labels to send to my sons school. They earn a little money from them. I just read recently that theres no need to remove...
Fabulous Dollar Section At Target
I have never really cared for Target much and much prefer the prices and merchandise at Wal-Mart. I did not like hearing that Target wouldnt allow the Salvation Army to collect money in front of their stores. What a shame as the SA does so much good. That said...
Remembering to Get Medication Refilled
My husband will phone in his prescription refills for the most part but occasionally he asks me. He either leaves a note at the coffemaker or my computer...or his pill bottles! Since he goes to pick up my prescriptions some of the time, I dont mind ordering...
Make Washcloths Out of Old Towels
Ive torn up old towels to make cleaning rags but never thought to make my own washcloths....but its a good idea! I see towels at garage sales all the time....Ive even bought some when theyve been in really good condition. Youd be amazed at how people will get...
Old Underwear For Traveling
Im sorry but Im really laughing about this idea....I know that it sort of makes sense but still I think its very funny! What we do is we have a 3 pc set of luggage that fits inside ea other....they all have wheels. We pack the two bigger suitcases but one of...
Shoe Shopping Strategy - Trace Your Child's Feet
This is a great idea....or do what I do....just measure your childs foot from end of heel to end of longest toe and then take a tape measure with!
Split Your Fries And Drink At Fast Food Restaurants
I have been sick too many times with colds and coughs to share a drink....but I dont see why you couldnt pour some into a cup you bring....not sure if thats really being honest or not but you get such a big drink with those combos. When our kids needed a sippy...
For A Healthy Snack, Buy Granola-type Cereal Bars In Bulk
Yes, Ive been doing this for years. My children really love the fruit/cereal and granola bars, also the Rice Krispie treat bars....any of that kind of thing. I must admit, I like them too for a quick breakfast or snack. I like to take one or two with me on...
Put Dirty Pans And Casserole Dishes Back In The Oven
My pots & pans are T-Fal so cant say I have much trouble cleaning them. I know this is probably a no - no but in our house we dont care....many times we are serving ourselves from the pots or pans! I dont always transfer to a serving dish....just seems like...
Replacing Turkey with Chicken in Recipes
Yes, I agree that turkey and chicken can be interchangeable. I do it myself. I make this one recipe using leftover turkey that is so good. I dont recall if Ive posted before I should post it soon as people will want to know what to do with all that leftover...
Keeping Track of What You Have
I often over buy in the way of canned goods and boxed mixes and the like. I definitely need to organize the pantry. Also we are bad about buying too much for the freezer. When I kept a freezer log, it seemed to work for a while but then I would forget to cross...
Where Should I Sell My Jewelry?
Hi Zeney, thats great that you have such talent and want to make jewelry to sell; however as far as ebay goes, you need to be 18 to join and to sell. You could of course have your parents do for you but you cannot at age 12. I have bought handmade jewelry at...
Bring Your Drinks Home
While dining in sit down restaurants, I have often wished I could take home my iced tea that I didnt finish but never thought of asking for a childs plastic cup to put it in....but heck, why not! Now in a fast food place, it goes w/o saying that I go and refill...
Sell Refreshments At Your Garage Sale
I have purchased drinks at garage sales and a time or two even banana bread or cookies. The only problem I can see about this is that you could be taking a chance on how safe the food is. You dont really know the people who made it and if they washed their...
Healthy Eating For Overall Health
I am trying very hard to avoid the fast food but its so easy to just stop when youre out and about and hungry. In the past 6 yrs my triglycerides have gone up so I really need to avoid the fatty deep fried foods. I really do love fruits and veggies too and...
Flower Seeds For Valentine's Day
This is a good idea! Ill add it to my list of gift ideas. Why not do them up for end of year teacher gifts! It would be a nice little thank you gift to show your appreciation plus the teachers would get to enjoy the flowers.
Beauty Washcloths
I dont normally use those paper beauty cloths but have found them to be convenient when traveling, especially when we went to Russia to adopt our children! In Europe washcloths are not the norm. I decided to just take some of those cloths with me as they were...
Pillow Case Laundry Bag
Thats certainly a good frugal idea. We have these net laundry bags with a drawstring closure. They hold quite a lot and were not very expensive at Wal-Mart. We have one for ea family member. They have lasted a long time already so were a good investment. Ive...
Counter Garbage Can
That is a good idea. Usually I use empty coffee cans to hold grease. I like to use an empty gal milk jug, with top cut off and handle left as a little garbage can near the sink. Sometimes I line it and sometimes not....usually I have bread bags or the plastic...
Keeping Coffee Fresh?
I keep a smaller amt in an airtight canister next to the coffee filters and the rest in the frig. I usually dont buy much extra to have to store unless theres an incredible sale and coffee doesnt go on sale that often these days!
Keeping Tea Fresh
I keep some of my tea bags in my smallest canister of my canister set on the counter. It has the airtight lid. The rest of the box I store in the frig. Once when I had some tea bags stored in a cabinet for too long, they got buggy UGH!
Gadgets - Which Ones Are Worth It?
Has anyone tried the Xpress101? My Mom and I saw the infomercial and she seemed to like it. I thought I might get it for her for Christmas. Just wondering if anyone here has one and likes it. Thanks, Debbie
Double Coupon Days
I dont know of any stores in my area that have double coupon day. Ive never seen it mentioned in any of their sale ads. I sure wish we had that around here. I currently dont buy a Sun paper to get the coupon sections but itd be worth it if I could get double...
Sample Sizes For Travel
The hotels we stay at leave shampoo, lotion, etc ea day so I just use those if I need to for traveling; however most places we stay provide these items so no reason to bring. They do come in handy tho for when we visit family, etc. My husband travels some for...
Pizza Hot Dish
This sounds good; however you do not say what kind of noodles to use. Does it matter? What do you use?
Get a Room With a Kitchen
If you are driving to your destination, you can take a few things from home to be able to make meals in your room....like bring a crock pot, an electric skillet. We usually pick a place that has a frig and microwave and mini bar set up....you can do a lot with...
Bargain Hunting Strategies
I love sales and love a bargain. Our local grocer has a real good bacon on sale from time to time. We think it tastes every bit as good as another more expensive brand. When its on sale we buy extra for the freezer! I buy a lot of my childrens clothes at garage...
Use One Cup Throughout The Day
Might not be frugal or thrifty but I buy a big stack of paper plates at Sams Club and we use those for sandwiches, toast, a snack and what have you...you know simple non messy meals that you dont need to cut up. It saves work for me and I am busy enough. What...
Save on Postage
We pay many bills online. My husbands check is direct deposited. I hand deliver a couple payments. Stamps last me a long time! I used to do a lot of snail mail correspondence but hardly ever these days. I love email!
Dishwasher Soap For Hand Washing
I wouldnt think soap for the dishwasher is meant to be used for handwashing dishes. That stuff is STRONG! Perhaps Terri H wears rubber gloves? I have a recommendation for hand washing dishes, use the new Dawn Direct Foam. You get 250 pumps from a bottle. The...
Cleaning With Alcohol
Yes, alcohol is a real good cleaner. I believe they use it in hospitals. My brother has always used it when he cleans up old radios and other electronics that he gets at garage sales and thrift shops. I used it one day on my stainless stove and it cleaned everything...
Include Notes When Sharing Recipes
I hope this does not offend anyone but I have found that many of the church cookbooks or even some of the ladies club ones, have very incomplete recipes....its like the ladies make something so much that they dont even think about it anymore and perhaps dont...
One Cleaning Project Per Day
Great ideas! I have let clutter and disorganization get the better of me! I really need to do something but it all seems overwhelming. I would feel very good just to get a few things done ea day rather than try to tackle it all! Also I just discovered this...
Bring a Small Pillow On An Airplane
When we were on long flights to Russia and back, we took these blow up neck pillows. I think we got them at Wal-Mart or at a luggage store at the outlet mall. They fold up very compactly so take up very little room. You have to just blow into them to fill with...
Keeping a Pen and Pad Handy
I do the same. I have scratch paper or notebook on the end table where I sit and pens handy but also carry in my purse. I especially like to write important info down at the library when Im looking at magazines, either health info or recipes. I make a lot of...
Taking Your Own Snacks On Airplanes
Well of course, you could bring your own eats into an airport. I certainly dont see why not! We travel now with two young children and you can bet that we bring snack and drink items in our carry-ons.
Organizing Drawers?
Probably clean empty plastic milk jugs could be cut down and set down inside of drawers to hold items. I havent done this yet but was thinking how itd work. There are all sorts of containers that could be recycled into organizations tools.
Bring a Snack When Shopping
This is a very good idea and one I try to remember, especially on garage sale days. I am bad about just stopping for a donut, coffee or some greasy bad for me snack when I could bring something better from home and save the money! I atleast try to bring a cup...
Spring Cleaning Tip - Make Dinner First
I have been trying to use my crock pot more. I really like the convenience, plus the meals just taste really good cooked that way! Seems I have a little more get up and go first thing in the morning when I put the meal on than in the evening if I have to start...
Saving Money on Swiffer Mops?
These are some pretty good ideas! Well I had already thought about taking an old clean dishcloth and using in place of the cloth. I think anything that would fit and be able to be stuffed in those spots to hold it on. It could be wet and then great for quick...
Doing Less Laundry
We use our towels more than once but I would never use a towel another family member used. Actually I had seen something on TV about the germs/bacteria that starts to grow in a used towel....dead skin is shed, etc and the towel is moist so perfect breeding...
Doing Less Laundry
We get more than one wearing out of our clothes, unless stained. I will wear a pr of jeans a few days and tops perhaps less just because I am bad about slopping on myself :-( The childrens clothes usually are dirty ea day after school but I inspect them and...
Buying Cleaning Supplies At Dollar Tree
i LOVE Dollar Tree and have one in the vicinity. I even shop in them when traveling. You just never know what youll find. The merchandise is always changing so its good to go from time to time and check out the bargains. I also love Dollar General, atho not...
Housecleaning Products I Swear By
Have you tried the Mr Clean Magic Eraser....wowzers....I was like a cleaning nut around here. It really works! It got off stuff I couldnt get off with other products. I dont know how it works but it does! I also like the Clorox wipes....anything to make my...
Spice Jar Labels?
Yes, labels made on the computer would be very nice for spice jars. They come in various shapes and sizes and you could add graphics besides name of spice.
Organizing My Closet and Drawers?
I havent worked outside the home in years so all my clothes are very casual. I used to have the bigger walk in closet in our bedroom but let my husband have that as he has more clothes and I took the smaller one....still its plenty big. All my clothes are in...
Out With The Old, In With The New
This is a great idea....as a matter of fact, I had started a bag of donations this morning....and in it is a purse I no longer like....the kids gave me a new one today for Mothers Day!
Shopping at Price Clubs and Discount Stores
We are members of Sams Club and have been for many years. There are many things we have purchased over the years at a good savings. We get our kids DVDs and computer programs there, food, 2 mattress sets, meat (excellent), baked goods and the list goes on....but...
Refilling Spice Jars
FYI, spices never spoil but they lose their potency. You will ruin a recipe by using old spices. I learned this the hard way when the herb I used was past its prime. I love to cook and do a lot of home cooking but find McCormick herbs/spices in the store to...
Pen Around Your Neck for Shopping
I have one of those pen necklaces and I originally got to use when I did craft fairs....it makes sense to use one when shopping....no digging for your pen ea time you want to cross an item off your list. However, if you find yourself w/o a pen another way to...
Instead of Post Its
Definitely a cool idea! I rarely ever buy pantyhose but theres one brand that comes in a large size egg....that would work! Maybe too you can find a neat color that matches your decor. I think this would be great in the kitchen to hold a recipe card. Perhaps...
Using Coupons at Dollar Stores?
Wow, I didnt know that Family Dollar & General Dollar take coupons. I have a Dollar General in my home town and shop there every chance I get. Thanks for the posts!
Tips for Saving Money While on Vacation?
Look for motels/hotels that offer a free breakfast or get a room with a frig and microwave....coffeemaker too if morning coffee is important. If there is a complimentary breakfast then by all means take some extra items such as fruit, yogurt, etc with you to...
Purchase a Bottle of Flaxseed Oil
I take a flax seed capsule every day and also give to my daughter. Its a good source of Omega but not as good as fish oil; however I cant tolerate that too well. It repeats on me for one thing! Anyway, I bought some in liquid form and it tastes really nasty...
Alternative to Bleach?
To the person who posted about cleaning dirty white socks in Dishwashing detergent. Are you talking the powedered kind? Do you just dissolve in hot water in a basin and hand wash? Please give us more details. I used to have a porcelain covered cast iron sink...
Make Your Own Spice Jars
I think I like the idea of using the empty plastic parm or romano cheese container....and those usually have the lid that lifts up for sprinkling and then snaps shut so spice isnt exposed....seems a lot easier and then you dont have to worry about breaking...
Combining Coupons
Hum, you dont say? Well I always thought you couldnt combine coupons. Many times Ive even seen that in writing about only one coupon per item or some such thing. I would think that it should work tho.
Inexpensive Healthy Snack Mix
Bobbie, this sounds good....but how do you keep this stuff from getting soggy? I mean the stuff that should be crisp, ends up soft. Atleast when I made my own snack mix, thats what happened. I put in a big tupperware container like the recipe said but within...
Ask for Double Dose Prescriptions
If the pills dont come scored, you need to be careful when cutting. You might not do it exactly in half and then you are getting a little too much or too little of your medication. You should definitely check with your Dr as to whether splitting your meds is...
Keeping Track of Boxed and Canned Goods
This is a great idea; however most food companies now mark their products with a best by date....I wish they had done it sooner....this is very helpful info to have. I did find out tho when it comes to canned goods, unless the can is damaged, the contents will...
Traveling With Jewelry
That is a great idea. I dont wear watches with leather bands. I always wear the bracelet type watches but its possible my rings would still fit over it. I used to travel with a jewelry pouch jam packed with jewelry....and Im not talking costume. I have always...
Useful Yard Sale Spending
Sharon, that is too bad that your daughter in law didnt want her newborn in used clothes. Just wondered what your son thought about it!
Useful Yard Sale Spending
We adopted two children and I took anything anyone wanted to give us. My sister had saved many nice clothes and equipment for us from her children and a cousin gave us many wonderful hand-me downs and still does. I did lots of garage sale shopping to get them...
Double Knotting Laces
Our children both have delays and I always double-knot their laces....they dont seem to care one way or another. I do it because too many times their shoes come untied and with the double-knot it doesnt.
Store Brand vs. Brand Name Products
I use a lot of the Great Value brand items at Wal-Mart. Not only are they usually cheaper but they are every bit as good as the brand names and sometimes superior!
Saving on Swiffer Dry Cloths
Yep, I think swiffers were just a re-invention of the old-fashioned dust mop. I have one but I dont think it works all that well on my tile floor like I was hoping. I probably do just as well to just sweep first and then mop. It is handy in a pitch tho!
Healthy Beverages?
I drink a lot of water these days and so do my children. I think the reason I like the water is we have filtered water and ice through the frig door....it really tastes good and I can put cubed or crushed ice. A wedge of lemon is good in it too. I do not buy...
Dressing Kids in Matching Outfits
What a cute story! Well I think it is very nice that your hubby dresses your son and it is probably not much trouble for you to put the outfits together. It makes it easier for him, he doesnt have to even think about it and then you feel better knowing your...
Closet Organizers
Closet organizers are just plain nice no matter what size your house is. We have them in ea of our childrens closets and it really does organize the space nicely. I think ours were only about $25 ea.
Hooks for Backpacks
Good advice! I am a Mom who loves to check my kids backpacks as soon as they arrive home. I like to see if theres a note from the teacher telling about their day or any artwork. If I dont write notes right then and there, then I do in the evening while Im watching...
Have Spices and Seasoning When Cooking From Scratch
The advice Id like to add is keep an eye on how fresh your spices/herbs are. You can go to the trouble of making a homemade meal but have less than desirable results if your spices are old! Also, I have bought the cheap spices and not been that satisifed. You...
Lunch Ideas for Work?
I dont work outside the home but if you will have a microwave, you can fix quite a lot and big variety too! There are many already prepared items you can buy in the freezer or frig section of the store....but to save money, make things yourself. If you like...
