After-Swimming Ear-drops to prevent infections. Here is a simple way to get all of the water out of your ears after swimming! This is not expensive to do and you should have all of the ingredients in your home. This idea came from my doctor and I thought that I should share the idea. I use it every time I go for a swim. I would not use this product if you have an already existing ear infection.
"This trick is also good to use before/after wearing earplugs for an extended time (i.e. on a plane flight, all night in a noisy hotel). With that out of the way, let's get going! Living On Less Than $28,000 A Year Series. Welcome! These posts are from a series I started in February of 2012 detailing how we live on less, so that we can live our true priorities. Implement these ideas if you would like to save more, give more and live more!
_______________________________________________Subscribe to my FREE e-notes for ways to save money, get organized and enjoy life delivered right to your inbox! _______________________________________________ (Click each photo to read more!) Intro Manage The Money Entertainment Food Our Weekly Paycheck Save On Groceries Suck It Up Save On Utilities How Do We Start? Carnivals & Steak 3 Months To Change Get Extra Cash Govt. Transportation Save on Non-Food $100,000/yr? Mind Games Drinking Problems Cheap Dates Meet Future You Microwave Mentality The Cash Debate Horse Lessons Poverty vs. The Bottom Line Kid Resentment Eat for $25/ Wk Stop the Leaks We’re Weird Click here to see the How To Live on Less Video Series: A simple step-by-step plan to start getting your finances in order. Movie Quotes and Inside Jokes, 99 Life Hacks to make your life easier!
Grandmother's Apron Carryall. **See the bottom of this post for a short tutorial on how to "football fold" a grocery bag. This tutorial is intended for personal use only.** I like to reuse the plastic grocery bags that I get from the supermarket. There are times that I have so many that I end up with terrible storage issues. Years ago I had them stuffed into a couple of tubular fabric grocery bag holders until they both broke.
Yesterday, I decided to try and fold the bags into the smallest, flattest pieces possible. My hubby played finger football as a child and he taught us this fold. I spent some time in front of the television folding these bags into little triangles and tossed them into a laundry basket for the time being. There are ninety-seven plastic grocery bags in this pile. Of course, once I had these folded and reduced in size, I had to come up with a suitable storage container that would be non-bulky and allow us easy access at the same time. Have a happy day, everyone! Aloha! Fold in half lengthwise. Cutting the Cord on Cable TV's Pricey Monthly Bill -- Savings Experiment. OK, so you can't stand to miss Bravo'sThe Real Housewives of Atlanta or those great documentaries on The History Channel (we admire your eclectic tastes), but are those steep cable bills making you want to pull out your hair along with the cable wires?
Take a deep breath. The era of digitized content is ushering in a new wave of cost-saving viewing: From streaming-video websites to digital media providers, these alternatives to cable TV might prompt you to chuck the cable box for good. The High Cost of Cable For the price that many Americans pay for cable TV, they can enjoy a mini vacation. A digital cable package from Comcast, for example, costs $551.98 per year, just for the basics.
Comcast's high-end premium package -- complete with on-demand channels -- will set you back $1,277 annually. The first step is to take inventory of what you like to watch so that you can tune into the alternatives. Free TV Other online TV sites have followed Hulu's lead, offering a different mix of content. Easy Peasy Organic | recipes to change your world : The Best Deodorant/Antiperspirant You'll Ever Use. The Best Deodorant/Antiperspirant You'll Ever Use This one's from the archives - as good as ever - and with new, pretty pictures. It's one of my most popular posts, so if you haven't tried this recipe, it's a good one to start with! Plus, check out the comments for some great tips - if you have sensitive skin, or allergies.
"Best ever" - I know, this is a big claim! And for such a simple, natural product ... but you are going to love, love, love this one! The Best Deodorant/Antiperspirant You'll Ever Use Makes a batch that'll last a month or so for 2 people For men or women The time 5 minutes The ingredients 2 small jars and a small brush for application For the cream 1/4 c extra virgin coconut oil 2 vitamin E capsules 5 drops tea tree oil For the powder 1/2 c baking soda 1/2 c corn starch 2 dried bay leaves (optional) The process 1. 2. 3. ... but saying that, this product doesn't cause funny marks on clothes, it doesn't smell strongly, and it really works for a whole day or more!
How does it work? Science Materials, Science Supplies, Science Supply, Kids Science. How to Make Natural Insect Repellant. Whether sitting outdoors or relaxing in your home, keep bugs away with this natural bug repellent that really works. From dissuading mosquitoes to interrupting an ant invasion, this bug spray is made from ingredients that are all-natural and safe. Instead of smelling harsh chemicals, you'll waft a lovely scent at your next outdoor gathering while staying bite-free. And after picking up the main ingredients, this repellent costs less than a $1 per bottle to make. Read on for the directions.
What You'll Need: 1/2 cup catnip2 cups water4 tablespoons witch hazel1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract10 to 20 drops essential oilSmall spray bottleSmall funnelSauce panBowlSievePaper towel Directions: Gather the ingredients for your homemade bug spray. Measure and add the catnip to a saucepan, and cover with water. Place a strainer within a bowl, and then line the strainer with a paper towel. Next measure and add the witch hazel, which acts as a carrier for the essential oil. Homemade Wrinkle Release Spray. DIY Laundry Detergent. Today, our sweet friend Jen, from Blissful 55 is guest posting on Dirty Laundry. No, I am not talking about the problems and dirty little secrets of our lives….we are talking legit, dirty, smelly, laundry; or more importantly, how we get that dirty laundry clean. It took me a while to come around to the idea of making my own laundry soap.
I tend to be very particular about my laundry detergent. I need it to not fade my colors, smell good, and most importantly clean well. It met my every need, with the exception of the price tag. You will need… 1 (4 lb 12 oz) Box of Borax- Found in the detergent aisle 1 (3 lb 7 oz) Box of Arm & Hammer Super Washing Soda- Found in the detergent aisle 1 (3 lb) Container of OxyClean- Found in the detergent aisle. 2 (14.1 oz) Bars of Zote Soap- Found in the detergent aisle (we chose to do pink for the scent but the white would be just fine. 1-2 (55 oz) Bottle of Purex Crystals Fabric Softener- or use 3-4 bottles of Scentsy Washer Whiffs. [print_this] Directions.