A couple of months, weeks, days, ahem, awhile ago, I was listening to an NPR article on food expiration dates. Did you know there is a company {National Food Lab} entirely devoted to testing foods and its expiration? They do all sorts of crazy things, like heat it up to 90 degrees, and test it {read: eat Read More >>
Money Saving Tips – 15 Cool Uses for Baking Soda
I’m loving the whole getting back to basics sort of living, so I find myself using baking soda for a lot of things lately. It’s crazy how just a few staple ingredients can do so many things! Here’s 15 cool uses for baking soda: Use as an antacid. Just mix 1/2 tsp. baking soda Read More >>
Money Saving Tip – 10 Cool Uses for Old Newpapers
If you are a couponer, you have stacks of newspapers that go to waste each week. This may be old news-ha! but why not use them to make your dollar stretch even further? Here’s ten Mavis approved uses for old newspaper: Ditch the paper-towels, newspapers work great for cleaning windows DIY Kid’s Party – Make Read More >>
Money Saving Tip – DIY Fabric Softener
Several months ago, I started making my own fabric softener. I wanted to really try it before I reviewed it here. The verdict? It. Is. Awesome. I was worried I wouldn’t like it as much as store-bought, but I LOVE it, it works better and it’s cheaper. It takes about 5 minutes to make and Read More >>
Frugal Living Tip – 10 Cool Uses for Vinegar
I’m sure you have heard of a million uses for vinegar, but here are a few more to try: Put on a pair of cheap $1.00 store cotton gloves. Soak fingertips of glove in a bowl of white vinegar and warm tap water {equal parts}. Run your hands across the bottom and top of blinds. Read More >>