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Use a Sponge to Clean In Tight Spaces

Use a Sponge to Clean In Tight SpacesI use sponges cut into squares to clean the fan, wire racks, etc. I also use them for cleaning the heating vents. I cut the sponge with scissors into squares, cutting most of the way through the sponge.

Glow In Dark Star Path to BathroomI have a friend who has young children and she uses glow in the dark stars attached to the floor as a pathway to the bathroom. I thought this was such a neat idea.

How To Freeze EggsYou can freeze eggs by cracking them open and mixing them well. Then just put the mixed eggs in ice trays and freeze. Two cubes is equal to one egg. Then just take them out as you need them.

Shake And Pour PancakesI love this idea it makes it much easier when making pancakes. It also costs less.

Terra Cotta Clay Pot Gumball Machine

Terra Cotta Clay Pot Gumball MachineThese are really cute gift ideas and look cute on your kitchen counter. Very cheap to do.

A paper plate with detachable mixers pushed through, as a splash guard.

Use Paper Plate As Mixer Splash GuardWhen you're using your mixer, sometimes things tend to splash around. Put a hole in a paper plate. Put your beaters through the hole, to protect from messes.

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2-liter bottle holding pasta

Pop Bottle for Measuring Pasta...I use a plastic Coke bottle to get the perfect size portion of pasta. For adults, use a 2 liter plastic bottle, fill it until there is no room left at the mouth of the bottle. This will give you a nice hearty portion, and you won't waste anything.

DIY Bleach Gel PenIn a saucepan, add 2 Tbsp. of cornstarch to 1 cup of water. Stir until dissolved. Place mixture on the stove and stir until it comes to a boil. Turn off stove. The mix will become really thick.

Oatmeal Shower BagThese little bags are great for your skin. You can also hand them out as party favours for adults.

Lemons in a bag

Lemon DeodorantI have been reading alot of stuff about deodorants and how they clog your lymph system. They are also full of aluminum. I decided to try lemon. I was a little skeptical at first but it works.

DIY face brightener

DIY Face BrightenerMix 1/2 oz. of apple cider vinegar with 4 oz. of mineral water. Finely crush 5 plain aspirin, then add to the mixture. Apply to your face, in areas where you have acne, rough skin, or enlarged pours. Keep the mixture in your fridge for up to 1 month.

Old Binder Rings for Kitchen Storage

Old Binder Rings for Kitchen StorageI know we have a few old binders that were falling apart from use. I decided to pull the binder ring part out and use for hanging stuff in the kitchen. They already have holes in them so it was easy to hang. You could also spray paint them.

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Miniature Wreaths - wreaths and silver snowflakes on silver tree

Miniature WreathsI made three mini wreaths to hang on the tree using mason jar lids.

Use Coke Tab to Hang a Picture

Use Coke Tab to Hang a PictureIf you get a photo frame and there is no hook on the back, using a screw attach the Coke tab to the back of your frame. Then hang your picture!

Dad Helping His Daughter get Ready for School

Being Organized for School MorningsThe first thing you need to do is eliminate the mad scramble of the morning rush. You need to be organized and be prepared ahead of time. I will give you some great tips to avoid the morning chaos.

A box of baking soda and borax.

Dry Laundry Soap for Twenty Dollars a YearBuy these ingredients at the dollar store. You will only need 2 tablespoons per load of laundry. First grate your soap, then mix all ingredients together. I used two garbage bags doubled up.

A rainbow over some fields.

Country Meets CityWhen I was five, we would travel from Hamilton to Roebuck to see my dad's parents. We loved it there, even though there was no running water or any thing fancy. There was a built in toilet, like an outside outhouse. I remember my aunt carrying the pail to dump, she hated it.

A park with a floral display in the center of the driveway.

Being Frugal Can Be Hard WorkBeing frugal can be hard work for some people. I find it very satisfying and fun. Doing things to save money is better than doing nothing. You must be realistic. You have to have an open mind to accept new ideas. If you do nothing, you will accomplish nothing.

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Keeping Kids' Toys to a Minimum

Homemade Electronics Touch Screen Cleaner

Valentine's Day Wreath - finished wreath

Valentine's Day Wreath

Using A Wine Rack for Storage

A bottle of homemade produce wash.

Blanket for Easy Toy Pickup

Ingredients for homemade linen spray

Homemade Linen Spray

Clay Pot Craft For Valentine's Day

Clay Pot Craft For Valentine's Day

Vinegar to Clean Faucets

Using old decorated ribbon rolls as a pen holder

Using Old Ribbon Rolls as Pen Holder

Christmas Flower Ornaments - paper flowers in tree

Christmas Flower Ornaments

Tyson (Shih Tzu)

Tyson (Shih Tzu)

Add oatmeal into last of peanut butter jar.

Oatmeal in Last of Peanut Butter

Tennis shoes with newspaper stuffed inside for drying.

Newspaper for Drying Wet Shoes

A soda bottle and rubber band being used as a phone stand.

Soda Bottle Rubber Band Phone Stand

Eraser to Clean Phone

Gumball Machine Ornament

Gumball Machine Ornament

A drawer organized with small containers.

Organizing Drawers

Making a Cardboard Dog House - write dog's name on a piece of cardboard and glue on, cover the front with paper if desired

Making a Cardboard Dog House

An eyeglass case filled with makeup.

New Uses For An Eyeglass Case

A beautiful beach at Varedero, Cuba

Beautiful Beach (Varedero, Cuba)

Sunset in Varedero, Cuba

Sunset (Varedero, Cuba)

Storing Tape Rolls

Hold Bra Straps Together with Paper Clips

Use Hot Glue On Slippery Shoes

A phone protected by Saran Wrap.

Protect Your Phone When Baking

A carabiner for holding a plastic bag on the back of a car seat.

Carabiner for Holding Plastic Bags

Strawberry Halloween Costume - gir wearing finished costume

Strawberry Halloween Costume

Cake Balls on aluminum pans

Watermelon Paper Plate Supply Holder - finished watermelon paper plate holder with markers in pocket

Watermelon Paper Plate Supply Holder

A muffin tin holding taco shells for filling.

Muffin Tins To Hold Taco Shells

Freeze Extra Pancakes

Halloween Ghost - ghost on top of shelf

Halloween Ghost

A mini muffin tin on a white towel in the kitchen.

Muffin Tins As Ice Trays

A drinking glass covered with Saran Wrap.

Saran Wrap Over Drinking Glass

A plastic bag hanging on a walker with shower curtain hooks.

Shower Hooks To Hang a Bag On a Walker

Use All Your Food Scraps

A drinking straw being used to fix a broken plastic hangar.

Fix A Broken Hanger With A Straw

Little Pom Pom Chick - pom pom chick

Little Pom Pom Chick

Using an upside down muffin tin as a cooling rack.

Muffin Tin As Cooling Rack

Hide Credit Card Inside Phone Case

A front door with flowers on the staircase and yard.

My Mom's Garden

Bury Your House Key Outside

Hide House Key Outside with Pill Bottle

Keep Wool Yarn From Tangling

Keep Wool Yarn From Tangling

Use Coffee Grounds In The Garden

Bubble Gum Machine Costume - finished costume

Bubble Gum Machine Costume

Chocolate Chip Cookies in container

Chocolate Chip Cookies

Popsicle Stick Vase - vase with flowers

Popsicle Stick Vase

Remember Where You Parked

A basket of rolled up washclothes.

Roll Towels For More Space

Rolls of wrapping paper being hung by metal shower hooks.

Shower Hooks to Hang Wrapping Paper

Making Pretty Paper Bows - finished bow without the center adornment

Making Pretty Paper Bows

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A pair of swans swimming at Confederation Park

Swans At Confederation Park

A cloudy sunset at Joel Stone Beach.

Sunset at Joel Stone Beach

'Love' Cardboard Sign - pink finished project displayed on a shelf

'Love' Cardboard Sign

A cellphone held to an arm by the top of a black sock.

Hands Free Cellphone Holder

A collection of cows in a grassy field.

A plastic soda bottle cut to be used for storing small paper cups in the bathroom.

Plastic Bottle as Paper Cup Dispenser

A collection of plastic bags stored in a pop bottle.

Store Plastic Bags In Pop Bottle

Glue Dots to Hold Camisoles on Hangers

Popsicle Stick Gazebo and Bench - finished bench and gazebo

Popsicle Stick Gazebo and Bench

A garden at Heritage Park in Gananoque, Ontario.

Heritage Park Garden

A view of a Joel Stone Beach in the summer.

Joel Stone Beach

Toilet Paper Tube to Protect Seedling Roots

Homemade Stain Busters

Soak Pea Seeds Before Planting

An electrical cord bundled neatly inside a piece of pool noodle.

Store Extension Cords in a Pool Noodle

A picture of Confederation Park in Gananoque, Ontario.

Confederation Park (Ontario)

Protect Your Seedlings Against Frost

Two bottle caps to be screwed together for a ring stored inside.

Store Rings In A Bottle Top

A roll of paper towels on a plastic clothes hanger.

Plastic Hanger for Paper Towel Rolls

Using Lemon For Cleaning

Plastic bottle to protect seedlings.

Plastic Bottles to Protect Plants

Katie (Shih Tzu) - small white dog

Katie (Shih Tzu)

My Aunt's Garden - house foundation grden

My Aunt's Garden

Car keys placed on a backpack using a shower curtain ring.

Never Lose Your Keys Again

A bottle of conditioning spray for dogs.

Conditioning Spray for Tangle-Free Dogs

A food storage container with two slits on each side for cords.

Protect Your Electrical Cord from Rain

A pool noodle with slits to hold brushes.

Storage For Paint Brushes

Tools hanging on a shower hook.

Shower Hook for Organizing Your Tools

Using a long pool noodle to fill a bucket from a kitchen sink.

Pool Noodle to Fill A Bucket

Oreo (Shih Tzu) - black, gray, and white fluffy haired dog

Oreo (Shih Tzu)

Cake Donuts with glaze

Hexagon Popsicle Stick Shelves - two finished shelves on the wall

Hexagon Popsicle Stick Shelves

Scotty The Goose

Scotty The Goose

Four plastic wine glasses held by a pool noodle.

Pool Noodle to Organize Wine Glasses

DIY Camping Toilette - tape noodle to top of bucket

DIY Camping Toilette

Pool Noodle as DIY Earring Holder - earrings attached to cut pool noodle

Pool Noodle as DIY Earring Holder

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