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Make Your Own Disinfectant Wipes
Yes I use baby wipes and rubbing Alcohol.

 

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Don't Abbreviate the Year 2020
I agree saw on the news also. I write 2020 on everything that needs 2020. Thank you

 

loave pans of baked banana bread

Cake Mix Banana Bread
I do not use eggs or oil. So I will be trying apple sauce and extra bananas. Thanks for recipe.

 

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Hope Chest
I did the same for my sons. They both loved the stuff I collected over the years for them. They will appreciate it.

 

Lemons in a bag

Lemon Deodorant
You can also use white vinegar (the smell goes away) and rubbing alcohol. I use them both.

 

Lemons in a bag

Lemon Deodorant
Read my vinegar and rubbing alcohol comment.

 

Canning jar with peanut butter jar lid on it

Plastic Lids On Canning Jars
I am doing the same. For me it is the 2-cup size, I have found for the Ball mason jars the generic mayo lids fit well. For some reason the peanut butter any kind and Hellmanns mayo lids do not work on Ball mason jars. On the other kind of mason jars they work...

 

Fork and knife on a napkins

Paper or Fabric? What Napkins Save the...
I use fabric napkin. Have so many I only wash them once a month. I brought them for less then 10 cent each. So you can by them cheap. Does my table alway match? No. Love the look. Do not buy paper plates either.

 

mismatched sets of dishes

Unique Place Settings Instead Of A Set
I have been doing the same thing. It is for me going green. I also use them for all my gathering instead of paper. My favorite is Corelle. I agree wish I could give you two thumbs up.

 

mismatched sets of dishes

Unique Place Settings Instead Of A Set
I have gone green for get togethers. So I buy plates corning ware/correlle the same way. I also keep forks and extra glasses around. I agree they do not have to macth.

 

Pile of coupons

Obsessed with Coupons
If you do not use it or it is not healthy for you then you are not saving money, no mater how many coupons you have.

 

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Clean Shower with Cheap Shampoo
I have tried it, and it works.

 

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Tea Tree Oil For Breakouts or Acne
A dab of white vinegar works also.

 

Silicone Hot Pad as a
Curling Iron Holder

Silicone Hot Pad as a Curling Iron Holder
Also you can use the potholders for cast iron pans. You can find them at fleamarket/yard sales.

 

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Oven Cleaner For Cleaning Tile Floors
I did the same thing. I was cleaning my cast iron fry pans. Just to let you know, the home depot brand works also. Sorry no pic either. I was so excited also.

 

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How To Kill Mold?
Use white vinegar. Spray on wipe off then spray on again and leave. Or you can just sppray on and leave. Will not harm children or pets.

 

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Get Yearly Exams For Breast Cancer
I am so sorry for your loss. Stay strong. I agree that all women should get a screeing and it should be free. I have been getting mine since I was 35. Then last year, I had to get a mastectomy. Everything is fine now, thanks to my husband of 25 years who was...

 

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Increasing Frequency of Traffic Tickets
Thank you. I am passing on to family and friends.

 

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Reuse Backpack and School Supplies
Great idea. My son used the same bookbag all 4 years of high scool. and it is still in good shape. It was a Jansport bag.

 

How Do I Get Rid of Ants Outside?
Used coffee grounds. Put them in the area . Also good for the plants indoors and out.

 

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Mom's Money Jar
I love the idea. I am in the same place. I think we have to come up with ideas that work. I have a son who pays me to do his laundry each week and I put that in a can for myself.

 

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Use Shampoo Instead of Soap In Shower
Yes, it works and will not go back to bar soap. I will try and use it as hand soap. Thanks.

 

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Store Appliances in Pillowcases
You can also use them to store your large pots and pans in that you do not use all the time.

 

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Use Shampoo for Body Wash
I do the same with my shampoo, but use vinegar for a conditioner.

 

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Making Junk Mail Useful
Good idea and the back of blank paper can be used in the printer for non important printing.

 

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Removing Smell from Shoes
Spraying with white vinegar also works.

 

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Uses for Prescription Bottles
You can make toothbrush holders out of them. If it has the safety tabs cut them off, then cut a small hole in the top. It should be enough for the handle to fit through, then pop or screw the top back on the bottle.

 

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Selling Empty Prescription Bottles?
You can make toothbrush holders out of them. If it has the safety tabs cut them off, then cut a small hole in the top. It should be enough for the handle to fit through, then pop or screw the top back on the bottle.

 

Cast Iron Pan

Cooking With Cast Iron Pans
I use an electric stove. I only use cast iron pans. They work for everything. I have no problems with any thing sticking. You can clean them with oven cleaner in and out then re season the inside, wipe the outside. Also you can use cooking spray.

 

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Homemade Laundry Detergent Not Getting Clothes Clean?
I am not having any trouble, but it could be because I use 1 cup of white Vinegar in the wash load and 1 cup in the rinse cycle. So trying this may help.

 

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Save Extra Fast Food Napkins
They make good tissues also.

 

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Using Coupons Wisely
I agree save the money for something you need. Also I get free items with coupons of things I do not use to donate.

 

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How To Keep Deer and Rabbits From Eating Your Plants?
I will ditto for the urine, soap and hair. They all work have to be replaced after it rains. I was having the same problem and a garden friend told me about the above.

 

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Keeping Toothbrushes Clean
We spray ours with vinegar.

 

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Store Detergent in Name Brand Box
I do not have this problem with my husband. But do what you have to so you can on stay within the budget. Also I have loyal brand to Heinz and Hunts catsup. There is just some things that off will not do.

 

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Uses for Unmatched Socks?
They make good rags and dust mitts.

 

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Getting The Most From Your Warehouse Store Membership
Dont forget about postage stamps and movie tickets. from PA

 

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What to do About Armpit Odor?
I told my cousin about using vinegar he said it works. He is allergic to deodorants. I also use vinegar myself but I can use deodorant and do in the summer when I have to. So try Vinegar (White).

 

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No Watering Required; Artificial Plant Bed
I have been using fake plants in the front of my house. Because the deers seem to like this one area and eat them. Now no problem.

 

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10% Rule for Savings
I agree and the more you make the more you can save. It works.

 

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Does making your own laundry soap save you money?
Yes you will save money. I make soap 2 times a year. I make the powder detergent. I also use white vinegar in my loads also. Remember the ingredients used can be used for other cleaning so you will save money all around.

 

My Frugal Life - Why I Love Yard Sales
I write my list all winter. Then wait for yard sales, fleamarkets, estate sales etc and go shopping. Can not wait for spring.

 

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Shredding Old Gift Wrap For Packing Material
It can also be used as a gift bag filling.

 

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Frugal Sleepwear
You can also buy mens tall 17 1/2 dress shirt (from thrift shops) then cut off collar and sleeves. Size above is for me it does covers my bottom.

 

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Switch to Cloth Rags and Napkins
Good idea helps with going green. I use cloth napkins all the time. I have enough cloth napkins that I wash them once a month. Brought them at yard sales and flea markets.

 

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