Money saving tips and tricks

[scouponer]

http://www.onegoodthingbyjillee.com/...soft-legs.html


Ingredients

1 1/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup oil (I used olive oil, but you can use any oil, coconut oil, baby oil, canola oil, etc.)
3 tablespoons citrus juice (lemon or lime)
Razor

Mix everything together. I put mine in a mason jar and just shook it all up. (If you take the glass jar into the bath or shower with you, please be extra careful.)

Soak your legs in the tub for 5 minutes. Or if you’re taking a shower, wash and conditioner your hair first, then after your legs have had a chance to soak for a few minutes, apply the mixture to your legs and rub it in. I was surprised at how GOOD this felt! I ended up using it on my feet and arms as well!

The abrasiveness of the sugar rubs off all the dirt and dead skin, the lemon juice works as a mild skin peel revealing brighter, smoother skin, and, of course, the olive oil penetrates deep into the skin and provides long-lasting moisture.
After rubbing the mixture in for a few minutes…. it’s time to shave your legs.

if you make this into a thick paste you can use on your face as a scrub. will really brighten up your face...and doesn't taste too bad either. lol

[Anna Michele]

Ingredients:

• 1 cup raw almonds
• water for soaking nuts
• 2 dates (optional)
• 1/2 tsp vanilla (optional)
• 3 cups water

Preparation:
1. Place the almonds in a bowl and cover with about an inch of water. Soak the almonds overnight or for at least 10 hours (the longer you soak the almonds, the creamier the milk will be).
2. Drain and rinse the almonds.Blend(highest speed for 2 minutesor until the nuts are completely broken down)the 3 cups of water, almonds and dates until well blended and almost smooth.
3. Strain the mixture through several layers of cheesecloth or a nut milk bag.
4. Stir in the vanilla extract, if desired.
5. You can refrigerate the almond milk.Stays fresh for about 3 days.
Tip plus: You can dry the nut remnants in a very low oven (200F) to make almond flour.
- See more at: http://www.healthyfoodhouse.com/how-....0GnNdH5i.dpuf

[Anna Michele]

this is so crazy
Open a can without a can opener

you have to see it to believe it



How to Open a Can without Can Opener!
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[Anna Michele]

How to make a festive mini-tree



http://videos.canadianliving.com/274...tive_mini-tree

Bruno Duarte, the Creative Director of Fresh Floral Creations shares step-by-step instructions on how to make your own festive mini-tree. All you need is a ceramic pot, a potted cypress, a Christmas ornament, a roll of malleable wire, and wire cutters. Happy holidays! - See more at: http://videos.canadianliving.com/274....16hYyTn4.dpuf

[Anna Michele]

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[Anna Michele]

http://www.goodshomedesign.com/diy-natural-log-stove/

[Anna Michele]

DIY Natural Floor Cleaner

http://www.goodshomedesign.com/diy-natural-floor-cleaner/

In the last decade, the trend is clearly heading toward a more organic approach. People and business owners around the world are looking to manufacture products that are non-synthetic and non-toxic, while the demand for natural things is on the rise. The DIY field is constantly surprising everybody with its products that can easily replace the industrial supply. An example of these substitutes is this homemade natural floor cleaner. You will need to have: • water, 1 cup
• vinegar, 1 cup
• alcohol, 1 cup
• dish soap, 2-3 drops
• lavender essential oil, 5 drops
• orange essential oil, 5 drops
• tea tree essential oil, 3 drops
• a 24 oz fine-mist spray bottle Instructions: Use the bottle like a cocktail mixer for all the ingredients mentioned above. Shake for a couple of minutes, until they are combined. Before using, vacuum or just sweep the area you want to clean. Spray your natural homemade cleaner on the floor, or on other surfaces for that matter. Finish by wiping up with a microfiber cloth. If you prefer using a mop and bucket, replace the measurements above with 1/2 cup of vinegar, and 1/3 cup of alcohol, plus a few drops of dish soap, for a gallon of water.

[UKBound]

Just joined this forum, mainly because of threads like this. We are saving up for a big move, so I am trying to find as many creative ideas as I can to pinch pennies. Thanks for all the helpful ideas!

[lindseyc]

I have a great saving tip - switch from using traditional deodorants to a crystal stick. They work awesome, are better for your skin and one stick which sells at the Bulk Barn for $5.99 lasts a year in use! I bought two of them, used a Bulk Barn coupon (spend $10, save $3) and for $10.54 with taxes I have enough to last me for two years. I have convinced my immediate family to all switch over and all of us love the crystal sticks and of course saving money.

[Anna Michele]

I have a great saving tip - switch from using traditional deodorants to a crystal stick. They work awesome, are better for your skin and one stick which sells at the Bulk Barn for $5.99 lasts a year in use! I bought two of them, used a Bulk Barn coupon (spend $10, save $3) and for $10.54 with taxes I have enough to last me for two years. I have convinced my immediate family to all switch over and all of us love the crystal sticks and of course saving money.

will def check it out thanks!

[Anna Michele]

found this interesting article on costco meals

Ingredients & Price List

• 1 big package of chicken breasts (contains 6 – 1 lb packages) ~ $19
• 1 big package of ground beef (about 5 1/2 to 6 lb) ~$17
• 1 package of beef for stew (about 4 lbs) ~$14
• 1 – 5 lb bag of baby carrots $4.99
• 1 – 15 lb bag of gold potatoes $9.99
• 1 – 6 ct package of avocados $5.49
• 8-9 mangoes or 1 box $5.99
• 1 – 40 ct bag of 6″ tortillas $3.19
• 1 – 36 ct bag of Costco bakery dinner rolls $4.49
• 1 – 4 lb package of frozen broccoli $5.89
• 1 – 18 ct package of eggs $1.99
• 1 – 6 lb package of spaghetti noodles $6.59
• 2 pack Prego pasta sauce $7.49 (MINUS $2.30 coupon!)
• 2 pack Kirkland salsa $7.49
• 1 – 24 oz. container Parmesan cheese $7.99
• 1 – 4 lb bag of quinoa $10.99
• 1 – 8 ct package of canned corn $7.89
• 1 – 8 ct package of canned black beans $5.79
• 1 – 8 ct package of canned tomatoes $5.99
• Optional – a 6 pack fresh peppers $6.49

Total – $149.94

(or $156.43 if you get the peppers too!)

Read more: http://www.5dollardinners.com/20-mea...#ixzz2pibl9QKe

Grilled Chicken with Mango & Avocado Salsa

• 2 chicken breasts
• 1 avocado
• 2 mangoes
• optional – diced peppers
• 4 dinner rolls

Slow Cooker Chicken Parmesan – prepped chicken in sauce is freezer friendly

• 1 lb. chicken breast
• Pasta sauce
• Parmesan cheese
• 1 lb. spaghetti noodles
• 1 egg
• optional – mozzarella slices
• 4 dinner rolls

Spaghetti with Meat Sauce – meat sauce is freezer friendly

• 1 lb. ground beef
• optional – diced pepper
• 1/3 jar of Prego pasta sauce
• 1 lb. spaghetti noodles

Beef and Bean Soft Tacos – taco meat is freezer friendly

• 1 lb. ground beef
• 1 can black beans
• 1 can tomatoes
• 1 avocado
• Salsa
• 8 Tortillas
• Rice or quinoa on side

Ranchero Chicken – makes 2 meals worth, freezer friendly once cooked and cooled

• 2 lb. chicken breasts
• 2 cans diced tomatoes
• 8 tortillas for 1 meal and rice/quinoa on side for other meal
• Side dish, can black beans
• Avocado, on side or mixed in

Note: to freeze, let the cooked chicken cool and then add to freezer baggie. Freeze, then thaw and use at a later time.
Potato & Egg Breakfast Tacos

• 8 eggs
• 4-6 potatoes
• 8 Tortillas
• Salsa
• 1 Mango
• 1 Avocado, on side or mixed in

Slow Cooker Beef Stew – add all ingredients except rolls to large plastic bag and freeze

• 1 lb. beef stew
• 1 can diced tomatoes
• 2 cups baby carrots
• 4-6 potatoes
• 4 dinner rolls

Note: to package for freezer, combine all ingredients except the dinner rolls and add to gallon size freezer baggie. Freeze. Let thaw overnight in fridge before adding to slow cooker. Add enough water to cover, then slow cook.
Slow Cooker Italian Chicken & Potatoes - add all ingredients except rolls to large plastic bag and freeze

• 1 lb. chicken breast
• 1 can diced tomatoes
• 2 cups baby carrots
• 4-6 potatoes
• 4 dinner rolls

Note: to package for freezer, combine all ingredients except the dinner rolls and add to gallon size freezer baggie. Freeze. Let thaw overnight in fridge before adding to slow cooker.
Meatballs & Spaghetti – meatballs are freezer friendly

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 Egg
• Spaghetti sauce
• 1 lb spaghetti noodles
• 4 dinner rolls

Note: to package the meatballs for freezer, see these details.
Beef & Broccoli Stirfry

• 1 lb. stew beef
• 1 lb. frozen broccoli
• Baby carrots on side, or cut up and mixed in with the stirfry
• Quinoa or rice on side
• Mangoes on side

Note: to package for freezer, combine all ingredients except rice/quinoa and add to gallon size freezer baggie. Freeze. Let thaw overnight in fridge before adding to slow cooker.
Quinoa with Corn & Black Beans

• Quinoa (or rice)
• Can corn
• Can tomatoes (subbed for the diced tomatoes and green chilies)
• Can black beans
• optional – diced pepper
• Optional – garlic, lime, cilantro

Read more: http://www.5dollardinners.com/20-mea...#ixzz2piWZAcPH

[Anna Michele]

Unusual Uses For Baking Soda The white powder known as baking soda not only serves to prepare delicious pastry. There are many other uses that can make them more effective treatments and beauty care, help in the household and to facilitate dealing with some unpleasant situations. - See more at: http:///maFRSa

[emma008]

thanks for all the postings. Some interesting stuff that are very useful!

[Anna Michele]

DIY DRYER SHEET ALTERNATIVE

SUPER simple tip ..works great and saves you A LOT of $!!

You’ll need:

A container with an airtight lid (I use a 2QT food storage bowl w/screw on lid)
4-6 sponges
2 cups fabric softener (any brand/’flavor’)
4-5 cups water

Gently stir fabric softener and water together in container ..add sponges and put on lid to leave soak.
To Use: squeeze out 1 sponge and put it in the dryer with your load of wet clothes ..when clothes are dry, put the sponge back into the container of mix.

Results: EXACTLY the same as using the expensive dryer sheets that get thrown away!!!!!

Refill container as needed ..but that won’t be very often at all …MAYBE twice a year or less!!!

NOTE: If you use a smaller container...just make as much mix as needed to fill it …it’s basically 1 cup softener to 2 cups water (a little extra water doesn’t hurt)

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[MrsSunshine]

has anyone tried this softener one,..does it work.. do the sponges fall apart or melt.. seems like a great idea.
my sister actually takes hers once used and ties it to the next.. until she has a ball.