We all have those little bottles or packets of shampoo. I use them to clean my combs and brushes. After removing the hair from the brushes, I pour some of the shampoo in the sink with very hot water and let the combs and brushes soak for a while. Then swish them around to clean them and rinse.
Keep your veggies from going to waste and make them even more convenient to use. We've all been there. We buy a bunch of celery, a couple green peppers, larger than life onions, a bag of peeled baby carrots, etc. We just can't eat it all before it goes bad, so the sale item ends up costing us money. NO MORE WASTE! Set aside some time when you are cleaning out the fridge to chop, dice and slice these veggies before they go bad. Place them in freezer bags, press out all excess air and plac
Wrap bananas in foil and place them in the fridge to extend their life. The peel will still turn black, but the fruit will remain fresh longer.
To protect from freezer burn and to keep food fresher longer without buying commercial 'seal-a-meal' type bags I put my items in regular zipper food storage bags, and use a drinking straw to suck out all of the air, creating an almost air-tight pkg. After putting the item in the bag, zip bag until there is only room for the straw to be inserted. Suck out the air from the bag through the straw and when done zip the bag closed as you pull out the straw. I've saved a fortune using this method!
Do you need a couple of yards of fabric to cover a table or an old trunk? Look in the clearance section of a discount store to find fabulous fabrics with finished seams. Shower curtains are often made out of beautiful fabrics and often end up on the clearance rack. They provide a cheap and beautiful alternative to the fabric store!
Baking soda makes a great cleaner AND it won't scratch surfaces. For a money-saver, use the box from your fridge for cleaning. Look for baking soda in the laundry aisle -- it is much cheaper there in a large package.
I buy the expensive fabric softener, but I place a dime sized amount on a washcloth and throw it in the dryer. I use use the same washcloth over and over. I use one bottle a year verses one bottle per month. What a great saver. I also use the washcloth to wipe away the lint catch. So easy and you save soooo much!
When you have leftover spaghetti sauce with meat, add a couple of tablespoons of your favorite BBQ sauce and optional dashes of hot pepper sauce for a little kick, and heat through. Serve the mixture on hamburgur buns and you've got a great sloppy Joe!