Recently a friend of mine asked me what to do with shredded wheat crumbs? In our house that had never been an issue, you just ate them with the last bowl of cereal out of the box. However, in her house no one would eat them so she asked me what I would do withContinue reading “What To Do With Shredded Wheat Crumbs?”
Category Archives: Frugal Tips
Shower Cleaner with Essential Oils
Are you looking for a way to have a clean shower or bathtub without resorting to using harmful chemicals? By using two ingredients you already have in your home you can create a shower cleaner that will clean your shower and be safe for the environment and yourself. Shower Cleaner Ingredients: ¼ cup baking soda2Continue reading “Shower Cleaner with Essential Oils”
Making a Non-Toxic Oven Cleaner
I really didn’t want to use the self-cleaning aspect of the oven, instead I decided that making a own non-toxic oven cleaner was the thing to do.
Homemade Gift Cards
Do you send out cards in the mail? With the rising costs of purchasing cards less and less people are sending out cards. I am one of the few that still like to send people a birthday card or an anniversary card. I don’t like spending a lot of money for cards, and the postageContinue reading “Homemade Gift Cards”
Essential Oils: Make Your Own Bug Spray
Even in the evening when my husband and I take our walk the bugs can be bad. Using essential oils you can make your own bug spray.
Saving Money On The Home Front
I am so excited to be part of the month long challenge to become more self-sufficient. My husband and I have been living a self-sufficient life style for many years. We raise our own food and preserve most of what we grow. We have also raised our own meat chickens and have had chickens forContinue reading “Saving Money On The Home Front”
15 Items I No Longer Buy
I’m always trying to find ways to make household items myself. Not only is this a great way to save money but also helps you live a healthier life style. No more chemicals in your cupboards! Cooking from scratch also helps us to save money. You know exactly what is in each food item andContinue reading “15 Items I No Longer Buy”
Protect Your Identity
Last year there were some major problems with identity breaches. hat can you do to protect your identity? The first step is to determine whether or not you were affected. Here in Vermont we can contact the Consumer Assistance Program, a joint venture between the Vermont Attorney General’s office and the University of Vermont.Continue reading “Protect Your Identity”
How To Get Rid of Stuff
Over the years many of us seem to accumulate stuff! I don’t know how it creeps in, but as we go through our house in preparation of an eventual move I wonder how did we get so much stuff, and the question is how to get rid of it! If you live in aContinue reading “How To Get Rid of Stuff”
Stop Wasting Food Now!
We all want to save money especially on our grocery bill. Seems that food just keeps getting more expensive! Did you know there are a few simple steps you can do to stop wasting food that will also help your grocery bill go down? Create Meal Plans: Make a weekly meal plan and shop according.Continue reading “Stop Wasting Food Now!”
Nancy on the Home Front 