I came across this article the other day and thought it was very interesting. Six simple ways that you can save some money just by doing some things around your house.
Six Money Saving Tips
-- The mesh bags onions and potatoes come in from the grocery store generally end up in the garbage can. Instead of tossing them, I save a few and use their naturally abrasive texture to scrub pots and pans. The bags are far more gentle on hands than S.O.S pads filled with chemicals.
I like this idea and think it makes a lot of sense but I don't usually buy the potatoes in the mesh bags. I may have to look into it though because it might be cheaper.
-- Paper towels are ridiculously expensive. Many people have moved to cleaning with old washcloths or a sponge, and that is certainly a great alternative. However, I am one of those people who prefer to throw away things I have used to wipe the toilet. If you are like me, try using cheap coffee filters. They clean better than paper towels (especially mirrors), and are way cheaper.
I like this idea a lot. My husband has a ton of coffee filters just sitting in the cabinet because he uses a Kuerig single cup coffee maker now. Plus, how annoying is it to clean a mirror and still have a ton of streaks? I'm going to try the coffee filters, especially for mirrors, as suggested.
-- Speaking of cleaning, "going green" is in these days, so why not hop on that bandwagon for some of your kitchen and bathroom cleansers? Simple ingredients like baking soda splashed with vinegar are terrific for cleaning showers and toilets, and they're especially great at opening drains. If your bathtub drains are clogged with hair, replace the Drano with a few shakes of baking soda, a splash or three of vinegar, and a kettleful of boiling water. These products are generally in the pantry already, and when combined they make amazing cleaning agents.
I really like this idea. I have extremely long hair and we have 3 shedding dogs and 2 shedding cats in our house. Hair goes down the drains. We are always using Draino and I really don't like to because eventually, it will eat right through the pipes, and it's really expensive. I'm going to try this the next time we have a clogged drain.
-----I tried this over the weekend. We have a double vanity in our bathroom and, go figure, my husband's side is clogged! I tried using the baking soda, vinegar and hot water but it didn't work for me.
-- I love baking soda. It has so many uses. Another of my favorite tips is to pour about half a cup of baking soda into a small dish, add 12 drops of essential oil (or your favorite scented oil from Bath & Body Works), and place the dish wherever a little freshening is needed. I like to put a dish in the car after I've forgotten to bring in a cup of coffee and the spoiled cream has left a distasteful odor.
I really like this idea as well and I will try this. Why pay for air fresheners that will only last a few days?
-- While I'm discussing cleaning, I would be remiss in not bringing attention to the most amazing corn cleaner ever. I love corn on the cob, but I hate the corn silk that can seem impossible to remove. Now I just use an unused toothbrush to brush the corn. The bristles do a great job of cleaning out all the silk, and I don't have to spend half an hour per ear of corn.
I don't make corn on the cob very often but I'm sure that the next time I do, I will try this trick to see if it works.
-- Finally, the easiest of them all. Outdoor activities like concerts or picnics can be less comfortable if you are sitting on a blanket in soggy grass. I like to keep a cheap shower curtain liner with my picnic blanket for these occasions. The liner keeps the blanket dry, and my family and I no longer have to worry about wet bottoms after our picnic.
I love this idea as well. We are going to be seeing some fireworks this weekend and the first thing I want to do is sit down but the last thing i want to do is sit on wet grass. You can get shower curtain liners at the Dollar Store so why not?!
Six Money Saving Tips
-- The mesh bags onions and potatoes come in from the grocery store generally end up in the garbage can. Instead of tossing them, I save a few and use their naturally abrasive texture to scrub pots and pans. The bags are far more gentle on hands than S.O.S pads filled with chemicals.
I like this idea and think it makes a lot of sense but I don't usually buy the potatoes in the mesh bags. I may have to look into it though because it might be cheaper.
-- Paper towels are ridiculously expensive. Many people have moved to cleaning with old washcloths or a sponge, and that is certainly a great alternative. However, I am one of those people who prefer to throw away things I have used to wipe the toilet. If you are like me, try using cheap coffee filters. They clean better than paper towels (especially mirrors), and are way cheaper.
I like this idea a lot. My husband has a ton of coffee filters just sitting in the cabinet because he uses a Kuerig single cup coffee maker now. Plus, how annoying is it to clean a mirror and still have a ton of streaks? I'm going to try the coffee filters, especially for mirrors, as suggested.
-- Speaking of cleaning, "going green" is in these days, so why not hop on that bandwagon for some of your kitchen and bathroom cleansers? Simple ingredients like baking soda splashed with vinegar are terrific for cleaning showers and toilets, and they're especially great at opening drains. If your bathtub drains are clogged with hair, replace the Drano with a few shakes of baking soda, a splash or three of vinegar, and a kettleful of boiling water. These products are generally in the pantry already, and when combined they make amazing cleaning agents.
I really like this idea. I have extremely long hair and we have 3 shedding dogs and 2 shedding cats in our house. Hair goes down the drains. We are always using Draino and I really don't like to because eventually, it will eat right through the pipes, and it's really expensive. I'm going to try this the next time we have a clogged drain.
-----I tried this over the weekend. We have a double vanity in our bathroom and, go figure, my husband's side is clogged! I tried using the baking soda, vinegar and hot water but it didn't work for me.
-- I love baking soda. It has so many uses. Another of my favorite tips is to pour about half a cup of baking soda into a small dish, add 12 drops of essential oil (or your favorite scented oil from Bath & Body Works), and place the dish wherever a little freshening is needed. I like to put a dish in the car after I've forgotten to bring in a cup of coffee and the spoiled cream has left a distasteful odor.
I really like this idea as well and I will try this. Why pay for air fresheners that will only last a few days?
-- While I'm discussing cleaning, I would be remiss in not bringing attention to the most amazing corn cleaner ever. I love corn on the cob, but I hate the corn silk that can seem impossible to remove. Now I just use an unused toothbrush to brush the corn. The bristles do a great job of cleaning out all the silk, and I don't have to spend half an hour per ear of corn.
I don't make corn on the cob very often but I'm sure that the next time I do, I will try this trick to see if it works.
-- Finally, the easiest of them all. Outdoor activities like concerts or picnics can be less comfortable if you are sitting on a blanket in soggy grass. I like to keep a cheap shower curtain liner with my picnic blanket for these occasions. The liner keeps the blanket dry, and my family and I no longer have to worry about wet bottoms after our picnic.
I love this idea as well. We are going to be seeing some fireworks this weekend and the first thing I want to do is sit down but the last thing i want to do is sit on wet grass. You can get shower curtain liners at the Dollar Store so why not?!
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