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My mom always told us kids that she treasured things we made over the things that were purchased. I didn't realize how much until I helped her move, and I found a huge box of odd little things that I made for her as a child. Mother's Day, Christmas, Valentine's Day, they were all in there. Cards and frames that were falling apart, odd little clay things that I had no idea what they were … [Read more...]
Summertime and Super Secret Special Lemonade Summertime is on its way, and that means it's time to break out the lemons for my Super Secret Special Lemonade! On its own, my Super Secret Special Lemonade is pretty amazing. All natural, nothing artificial, and perfectly sweet is how we love it in our home. But recently, I tried something different, and made it even more amazing: Berry … [Read more...]
Is your computer getting slower the older it gets? That's quite typical with even average use. Files don't get shut down properly, they get disorganized on the hard drive, and they all start slowing down how your computer processes. The key to keeping your computer running fast is maintenance. I used to work as a tech in the IT department of a large company. And I still don't do … [Read more...]
The local dollar store is quickly becoming my new best friend. I have a new home, and to decorate it, I'm looking for great, inexpensive items that I can repurpose for fabulous ideas. Again, I scored! I found wine glasses for a mere dollar each, and turned them into these beautiful pumpkin candle holders. Here's how! You'll need wine glasses, acrylic craft paint (orange, … [Read more...]
It seems that a lot of people have those handy dandy stick mops these days. No matter what your brand preference is, one thing is common between them all: the pads and solutions are expensive. We previously posted about homemade solutions using vinegar and water. But what about the pads? Wonder no more! Here are two easy ways to make pads for your stick mop system. They both can be … [Read more...]
Are you tired of the rising prices everywhere? What really gets me going is the price of laundry soap. The most used brand, Tide, costs nearly $.12 an ounce, or $.19 per load. That sounds pretty inexpensive, right? Well, due to a skin allergy in my family, I started making my own laundry soap. I pay $.0059 per load, my clothes have never been cleaner, and no one in my family is … [Read more...]
Sometimes, there is a sale for an item that we NEED in our daily life and having just 3 coupons, just isn't gonna cut it. Well, there are a few ways you can get extra coupons. Order Extra Newspapers delivered directly to your door. Ask Friends or Relatives for their inserts. This is good to do even when you don't have a specific coupon. If they were gonna toss those coupons, why not … [Read more...]
