Posted in Homemade Cleaning Supplies on 08. Mar, 2011
A little leftover shampoo combined with regular baking soda will clean and polish almost any hard surface till it gleams, especially chrome. It is great on rings in the bath tub and for scouring down shower tiles.
Posted in Homemade Cleaning Supplies on 06. Jan, 2011
photo credit: Arlington County I decided to try making some homemade hand sanitizer. My purchased bottle was empty and I like to have several on hand because I keep one by the washing machine, one in the car, one in my purse, etc. I also am speaking to a women’s group this evening with a [...]
Posted in Cutting Back and Saving, Going Green, Homemade Cleaning Supplies, Once a Month Cooking Club, Organizing, Saving At Home on 28. Jul, 2010
FUN & FRUGAL DATE(S): Monday, October 11, 2010 TIME: 6:30-8:30pm LOCATION: RVMS Board Room COST: $20 INSTRUCTORS: Cindy Haugland & Beth Gasser Is your family on a budget? Maybe you want to save for a special trip or purchase. Learning frugal tips and tricks will help you save money in a heartbeat. This unique class [...]
Posted in Going Green, Homemade Cleaning Supplies, Organizing on 28. Jul, 2010
FIGHT THE PAPER WAR Come to this class to find better paper management strategies and some helpful hints on filing. Do you ever ask yourself these questions? “Where do I start?” “Should I put this in a safety deposit box?” “How long should I keep this piece of paper?” “How can I de-junk my life?” [...]
Posted in Family, Homemade Cleaning Supplies, Once a Month Cooking Club, Organizing, Ramblings, Saving At Home on 21. Jul, 2010
I am booking fall classes….if you’re interested in any, let me know and I’ll let you know if I’ll be close to where you’re at………… 1) ONCE A MONTH COOKING: Come to this class to learn all of the information you need to start your own once a month cooking club with friends. This class [...]
Posted in Homemade Cleaning Supplies on 31. May, 2010
Buy plain toothpaste ($3) , not silver polish ($10. Use regular (non-gel) white toothpaste to remove tarnish from silver. Squeeze a little paste onto a cloth and rub gently on moistened silver. Rinse the item and polish with a soft rag.
Posted in Homemade Cleaning Supplies on 15. Oct, 2009
photo credit: G & A Sattler Want to go back to the “natural” way of cleaning, which is less harmful? Want to help with the pollution problem of plastics and make less packaging waste? Want to save some money? Homemade cleaning supplies cost about 1/10 of the commercial counterpart and most ingredients are found in [...]
Posted in Cutting Back and Saving, Homemade Cleaning Supplies on 09. Oct, 2009
$35.80 Murphy Oil Soap –woodwork (Contains 98% naturally derived ingredients) Armstrong Floor Cleaner-floors (CAUTION: Eye irritant: KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN & PETS) Glass cook top cleaner-smooth top stoves (CAUTION: EYE IRRITANT-KEEP AWAY FROM CHILDREN) Scrubbing Bubbles-tub and bathroom (STORAGE AND DISPOSAL-AEROSOL CAN RECYCLING (PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS-HAZARDOUS TO HUMANS AND DOMESTIC ANIMALS) (FIRST AID-HAZARDOUS TO [...]
Posted in Organizing on 06. Oct, 2009
photo credit: morberg Latte for Ladies……….Fall Women’s Retreat at Hunter’s Ridge Community Church, Hutchinson, MN Saturday, October 10th 8:30-4:00 Workshops to include: Flower Arranging, Self Massage, Homemade Cleaning Supplies (by Tidy Tightwads), Table Decorating and Prayer Time tips as well as lunch, a speaker and a book exchange. If you’re interested, please e-mail hrccsec@hutchtel.net.
Posted in Homemade Cleaning Supplies on 04. Jun, 2009
24 oz. spray bottle vinegar essential oil old washcloths Fill spray bottle with vinegar and add essential oil. Mist the inside of the dryer and an old washcloth and throw it into the dryer.
