Over the years I have used baking soda in other ways than just cooking but I didn’t realize just how many different ways you could use it…saving yourself from chemicals and keeping more money in your pocket.
As Seen On TV – The POP CHEF…Did It Work?
Oh how I love the fresh, colorful fruits and veggies of summer and I’m always trying to come up with creative ways to serve them. Which is why when I saw the POP CHEF kit (an As Seen On TV product) that claims to make fun shapes in seconds, using fruit, veggies, and more…I was super […]
A Hostess Gift Basket For Under $10 And An Outfit For Under $20….From My KKTV Interview
As you probably know, I was on KKTV’s Moms Everyday on Friday, the 24th (how could you not–we plastered it everywhere!) and I took the host, Jen Lennon a hostess basket with goodies I made and found at Goodwill and the Dollar Tree…here’s the recipes I used and the items I bought that you could find at a local thrift store/dollar store….all for under $9.00….which would be the amount you’d spend on a bottle of wine (or more) or a bouquet of flowers.
Make An “Orange” Bird Feeder
The other day I added orange segments and cinnamon and was about to toss out the orange rinds when I thought, surely there’s something I can do with this? Which led me to making a bird feeder out of what I would have typically tossed. This is also a fun activity the kids can do during the summer.
Celebrate Life Now
“Special Occasions” When I was a little girl about the age of eight, I read a particular advice column article that has stuck with me to this day. The letter was written by an adult granddaughter who was cleaning out her grandmother’s house after her death. She found drawers full of beautiful linen tablecloths and […]
Cheap Home Solutions…
STORE WINTER CLOTHES WITHOUT THE MOTHBALL SMELL – Storing winter clothes like sweaters, coats, and wool pants with mothballs will protect them but that mothball odor can be hard to get rid of. Instead, place a handful of soap slivers inside brown paper bags and poke a dozen or so holes in each bag. Store […]
Emergency Preparedness…For ANY Emergency
Turn on the news and you’ll see states getting slammed with floods, fires, extreme heat, tornadoes, and the list goes on. This is the most extensive list I’ve seen that details what to do for emergencies and how to plan for them. Even if you don’t live in the Colorado Springs area, this list can […]
Dangers at the Dollar Stores?
I am a huge fan of dollar stores like the Dollar Tree and have written numerous posts featuring products I think are good finds and personally use. A friend of mine recently forwarded this article to me from Womansday.com, which features dangerous items found at dollar stores, asking me what I thought. First of all, […]
99 Super Cool Ideas To Make Your Life Easier….LOVE These!
Our friend Trig, who is also the designer of our site and master video man, sent me this link on 99 ways you can make life easier, using everyday items in different ways. I looked at the first picture and idea and thought, “cool”. Then as I scrolled down, I was saying “What a great […]
Grill Brush Bristle Danger…Tips from CDC And Cheap But Good Steaks To Grill
Recently there’s been a couple of stories in the news about people going to the emergency room with stomach pains that were a result of accidentally consuming a grill brush bristle, that perforated the GI tract. Who knew? The CDC reports that the tool’s bristles can stick to the grill, then transfer to food and be […]
Bargain Cleaners….12 Budget Priced Products (That Work As Well or Better) As Pricier Ones
Cleaning products can be expensive and vary quite a bit in price. But do the more expensive brands mean they work better?
Tax Day Freebies and Deals
Tax day this year is April 18th. Whether you’ve already filed or are waiting till the last-minute, here are some great deals, along with lots of free things you can enjoy this weekend. Thanks Kerry (from offers.com) for this great list! http://www.offers.com/blog/post/tax-day-freebies/
Missing Game Pieces?
My friend Cindy, who is also a bargain loving woman who likes to shop at thrift stores like me, recently bought a Mouse Trap game at arc Thrift Stores for $2.99. But when she got the game home, it was missing a few pieces. Now she could have returned it for store credit but instead, called […]
Thrift Store Shopping…What To Look For
I love finding a great deal on something I need (or want)! I get real pleasure wearing an outfit that looks and feels great and not feeling “guilty” about it because it cost $10 (instead of $50 or more)! I think that even if we were millionaires, I’d still be hitting the thrift stores and derive a greater thrill from a bargain” find” than shopping at “exclusive” stores. (Of course that’s never going to be a decision I have to make! ha!)
Toscano Interiors…My New Favorite Home Store! (Fun, Fabulous, Unique & Something For Everyone-Even If You’re Not Local)
Toscano Interiors, formerly located in Manitou Springs (Colorado,) had their Grand Opening for their new location in Widefield and the new store is fabulous! The minute, no, the second I walked into it, I didn’t want to leave.
Quick, Easy & Cheap Last Minute Flower Arrangement or Send Home/Hostess Gift
Here’s a super easy and quick way to add a pretty spring flower arrangement to your table. These also make nice little gifts for friends/family to take home after dining at your house or as a cute but inexpensive hostess gift.
13 Cute DIY Easter Decorations
Here’s 13 cute Easter decoration ideas you can easily make, many of them being ones you and your children could do together…. http://www.babble.com/home/13-of-the-best-easter-decoration-diys/?cmp=SMC%7Cbbl%7Csoc%7CFB%7CMain%7CInHouse%7C031213%7CPhoto%7C%7CfamE%7CSocial%7C%7C&utm_campaign=babbleeditors&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_medium=referral
Spring Clean Your Fridge – Greenly and Cheaply
It’s that time of year when homes are getting spruced up and spring cleaned and here’s some tips on cleaning out your fridge in a green and cheap way.
DIY…Make A Record “Bowl” (Or Tray Or Wall Art) With Vinyl
These DIY bowls made from old vinyl records are so easy, fast, and cool! I feel so artistic now!
Alternative Uses For…Cat Litter (Fresh, NOT Used!)
I found a pair of winter boots in the garage the other day that I haven’t used in a couple of years and I don’t know if a critter found its way in them to keep warm or what but boy did they stink! When I looked up what could possibly help with the smell, I found out cat litter could do the trick…and it did! Which of course made me wonder, what else can I do with cat litter…?