I’ve been hearing of moms who do not enjoy the privilege of having to homeschool their children during this Coronavirus shutdown. I know it’s a big job for those of you who have younger students that need lots of help. I just have 3 high schoolers that can work on their own with a few reminders. But a few years ago I had a child that needed tutoring every evening for 4 to 5 hour so I know this … [Read more...]
How to Clean your Washer
If you have a household like mine then your washer does a lot of work for you. I do 15-20 loads of wash each week so my washer gets a real workout! We don’t pay a lot of attention to our washers unless they don’t work or they smell bad. Well, my problem with my washer was not that it didn’t do its job but that it had a bad smell. I have a top loading commercial Speed Queen washer and I would … [Read more...]
How to Clean Old Cast Iron Pans
As I was going through someone's cast offs I came across some rusty Lodge cast iron pans. That was an exciting find as I had been wanting to buy some but due to the cost I had refrained from doing so. Lodge pan are almost industructable and the company says that they last forever. (Not quite true but you get the point!). So if your pan gets rusty don't toss it out. Just try these simple … [Read more...]
How to Save Money with Planned Weekly Menus
Planning your weeks menus can either be a fun job or a dreaded job. But did you know that by having a planned weekly menu you can save money? First of all, make your weekly menu just before you go for groceries. Get the sale flyer and take note of what is on sale. If chicken legs are on sale for .88 a Pound then plan to have chicken several nights. Maybe even buy extra for the next week. Cook … [Read more...]
Tupperware and Memories
When I think of Tupperware, not only do I think of beautiful colored bowls but it brings back memories of growing up. We had an older couple in our neighborhood who had sold Tupperware for years. It was great fun if you would be allowed to be big and go to one of their parties. You knew you would have a great evening. Mom had lots of Tupperware and I always wondered how people survived … [Read more...]
How to Have a Successful Yard Sale
We all like the idea of getting rid of our stuff and feeling successful at having a yard sale. But what are the tricks to have your yard sale be a success? This summer I had two different yard sales and both of them were quite successful. Both days I came home with less stuff and quite a few hundred dollars. So I thought I would share some tips so that you too can have a successful yard … [Read more...]
How to save Money when Printing Coupons
We all like to save money so we print as many coupons as we can each week. Did you know that there are also some simple things you can do when you print the coupons that will help you save even more? There are many ways to save on paper. Check out different stores for the cheapest price. Off brand paper will work just fine for printing coupons. Also sometimes you can get cheaper paper if it is … [Read more...]
7 Ways to Travel on a Budget
Many people wonder how you can travel when you are on a budget. Our family travels quite a bit and with 8-10 people we need to have a budget or we would never be able to afford to travel. We enjoy seeing the world and we have lots of fun without spending a lot. There are so many ways to save money while traveling and I am only listing a few. When staying at a motel, the cheapest is not … [Read more...]
Homemade Fabric Softener
There are many ways that you can save when doing your laundry. One of them is to make your own fabric softener. It is so easy to make and it works very well. It can be made in a few minutes and it costs very little. If you want a very simple fabric softener just use 1/2 cup vinegar per load. Your clothes will not smell like vinegar and your towels will be nice and fluffy. If you want to add a … [Read more...]
Savings on Laundry Detergent
Most all of us have laundry to do. Sometimes there are large piles. So that means we all spend some money on laundry detergent. Maybe you have one kind of detergent you like and you buy that no matter what the price. I like certain kinds better than others but I still will not pay more than a few dollars per bottle. My favorite way of getting detergent cheap is to use coupons. When I see a … [Read more...]