Can't Find a Shoehorn? Shoehorn Replacement Ideas
No shoehorn? Use a tablespoon, a soupspoon, or a rubber spatula. Or use the narrow end of a silk tie to ease your heel into the shoe. By joesgirl
Shoe Dye Can Do Wonders for SALE Shoes.
Out of season shoes may be on sale super cheap, but not the color you want. Dye them another color! I bought several pairs of white shoes and dyed them! By Syd
Salt for Setting Dark Clothing
When you wash dark clothes for the first time - use cold water and put salt in the water. The salt helps set the color. When I want to brighten dark clothes after they have been washed several times, I repeat the procedure (salt in cold water when washing). Lou
Swapping Clothing With Other Moms
Since my son was born the biggest money saver for me has been a group of moms I swap with. We all have children within a year or two of each other so we just rotate the items the kids outgrow. This goes for everything from car seats, to clothes, to toys, changing pads, swings, and utensils. It has been a wonderful savings for all of us with the added bonus that no one has to store all of the stuff until their next one comes along. We just send it back around in the rotation as needed! By Deanna
Frequent Thrift Stores For Clothing
Many times they have a super sale like a bag of clothes for $5. I've bought new hooded sweatshirts for my granddaughter with 6 fitting in a bag. Recently, they had women's clothing for $.50 each. The woman in front of me bought a nice suede and knitted ladies sweater for $.50. Many times they have new items, still in the box. These make nice gifts. By Betty G.
If you have thick ankles, avoid shoes with ankle straps at all costs. Instead, look for straps across the front of the foot to draw attention away from the ankle area. Open toes or detail at the toe have the same effect. Also try stacked, chunky heels, which will make your ankles look more proportionate. By Kathy
Buy Dark Clothing - Know When to Skimp
If you're on a budget, spend less by buying dark-colored clothes. Workmanship is much less noticeable in dark-colored fabrics, so most inexpensive darks can pass for pricier. By Kathy
Want to keep up with trends but don't have the bucks to spare? Here's a real hot fashion trend that you can spend NO money on! Grab one of your husband's ties or one of your own and use it in place of a belt. Thread it through the belt loops and tie it in a windsor knot (or any you prefer) to the left or right side. You are now officially in trend. And it didn't cost you a penny! By Suzanne S.
Fab Family Fashion at Thrifty Prices - and the Chance to Make Something from Your Old Wardrobe Too!
Well - I have discovered a new site and wanted to share it with you all. It's centered around fashion and accessories for the whole family and it's fantastic!
A tip I learned from college days: If you get a runner in your nylon hose, don't throw them away! Just cut off the leg with the run and throw it away. Save the top and the good leg. When you have two tops and legs wear them together. No one can tell you are wearing two parts! By MB in WY
Care of Plastic Microwave Cookware
General, cleaning and care information for Microwave cookware.
Spray your new canvas shoes with spray starch (for ironing) to keep the dirt from settling in the fibers, easier to clean too. By Dee
Buy Your Clothing in the Back of the Gap
In the back of nearly every Gap clothing store is a clearance rack and it often contains great bargains. If you frequent it regularly you can find a lot of desirable items at 50% or more off their ticket prices. And items that have been on the rack for a long time can get as cheap a few dollars. The back of the Gap can great spot for bargain hunters.
Rub some paraffin wax on zippers that are tough to operate or tend to get stuck.
Try this instead of mothballs.
Second-Hand Clothes, First-Class Style
Consignment shopping can be fun as well as rewarding. I was first introduced to consignment shopping when I was pregnant with my daughter, about 12 years ago. The trend of buying second-hand items was just beginning. I started shopping at a store that consigns women's and children's clothes, toys, and baby furniture. At first I just bought some baby clothes there and marveled at how inexpensive they were (1/3 or less of retail prices). As my daughter got older I didn't have any little girls to give her clothes to, so I started consigning her clothes. The consignment store decided how much the clothes should sell for, and after the clothes had sold, they gave me 30 to 50% of the purchase price. For just a few items that might only add up to a couple of dollars, but if you make a practice of taking in all of your children's outgrown clothes, it can add up quickly. Where I shop, they will either give you the cash when the item sells, or they will hold your money "on account" so that when you buy something there in the future, your purchase is subtracted from your account.
Tuck fresh bars of fragrant soaps in lingerie drawers, it smells great and soap hardens and will last longer when used.
Caring for Suede and Leather Footwear
Suede footwear is expensive and difficult to care for. Suede is one of the few materials which cannot be cleaned successfully with water. In fact, weather can transform the smooth, velvety surface into one that is harsh and uneven.
January is a good time to buy discounted and clearance clothing. Stores need to make room for the new spring styles.
Hello All, I have a great use for unwanted clothing items that most other charities (Salvation Army, Goodwill) usually will not accept! This is a great way to keep things from going to the land fill! Please email me for more details! - Jennifer
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