Don't throw the water away that you boil your eggs in. Let it cool and give it to your house plants. The nourishing water with nutrients from the egg shells gives your plants a good feeding. Even better, crush up the eggshells and let sit in the water for a while before giving it to the plants. They will thrive.
Check unit prices on items to be sure of the best buy
Add extra milk or water and oatmeal or ground flaxseed to ground beef or turkey for healthier eating.
Both of these ingredients (beef and turkey) are very inexpensive ...
Stretch everything a little and save alot.
Before going grocery shopping, go through all the store circulars, and then use the grocery list tool here at ScottCommonSense.com. If you stick to your list, shop the sales, and use your coupons, you will save hundreds of $$$ every year!
Check your child's school website to see if they have posted their school supply list yet. If they have, get out to the stores early and buy everything whlie they are fully stocked.
I clip coupons for items that I buy on a regular basis and items that I would buy if I could get them for a really cheap price or even free. You would be surprised at how many items go on sale at your local retailer within 1-4 weeks from the time a coupon for that same item is distributed. I combine my coupons with sales when possible to maximize my savings. I also hold on to my coupons until the day they expire, because you never know when you will run into a great deal!
After drying washed fruits and vegetables, let wet SCOTT® paper towels dry and reuse them.
You can save a lot of money, if the next time you're in the shower, shampooing and conditioning your hair, you also use the conditioner to shave your legs and underarms, works great without nicks or cuts, and leaves them feeling baby soft too!
