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Bath Time Magic For Kids
Bath time is the perfect opportunity for parents and children to really get to know each other and spend quality time together.
How you view "bath time" is up to you. Many parents choose to treat it as a chore and dread the evenings - as do their...
Birthday Party Ideas for Children Ages 2-12
Need a few birthday tips and ideas for the next birthday party in your household? Here's a variety of suggestions that we think will help you make your child's birthday party fun, special and easy for you.
Birthday Party Tips for the Young and...
Craft Supply Checklist for Kid's Crafts
I often get asked, "What types of craft supplies do I need to keep on hand for kids crafts?"
So, I've come up with a list of basic crafting supplies that will keep your kids creative and crafting up a storm!
It's a good idea to keep all of...
Embroidery Types do you know them
The use of decorative stitching to produce unique, beautiful and spiritual designs on personal belongings has been practiced by man since he learned the ability to use a needle and thread. In fact, evidence has been found that decorative stitching,...
Expand Your Child's Knowledge, Part 1
There are thousands of educational sites on the internet. There are also sites that will help prepare your children for high school. Not only are these sites fun, but they give primary childrenlearning skills that they can use through-out their...
Frugal Halloween Spider Candy Dish
"Frugal Halloween Spider Candy Dish"
by Lynda K. Smith
Copyright-2005 All Rights Reserved.
Time to get ready for Halloween Fun! Here is a fun project for the kids, and best of all it's really affordable because you
can use materials you...
Ideas For Wedding Favors - Let Your Imagination Run Wild!
Coming up with ideas for wedding favors can be a trying task, especially at a time when your brainpower is being pulled in a hundred different organizational directions! From cookie wedding favors to carefully crafted items of sterling silver, the...
Raising Creative Grandchildren
“Where did he come up with that?” Kids often amaze us with their imaginative ideas, and we should give ourselves a pat on the back for playing a role in this development. Innovative thinking is essential for success in school and in life, and it’s...
Unique Baby Shower Gifts: Diaper Cakes
All of us know that when we are about to attend a large party, especially a baby shower, we want to bring the perfect gift that will stand apart from the rest. You don’t want the recipient to go through the gift book register later in order to...
World Of Warcraft, Could It Be Killing Our Teens
The parents of a teenage son who committed suicide just over a year ago claim that their son become addicted to the massively multiplayer online role-playing game, World of Warcraft. They believe that as a result of this addiction he took his own...
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Help! Prices Keep Going Up!
Gasoline is going up in price constantly, as are
groceries, taxes and other things we have no control
over. We are all under pressure to make do with
less--be it money or time.
Here are a few suggestions for saving time and money
around the house:
1. Instead of aerosol sprays or expensive candles,
when there is an odor in your home--from a smoker,
or from cooking, whatever--try this quick method of
getting rid of it: Heat white vinegar in a saucepan
on the stove for a few minutes. You will smell vinegar
for a few minutes, but when the vinegar smell is gone,
so is the offending odor.
A slower method is just to set a bowl of white vinegar
on the kitchen counter for a few hours or overnight.
2. If you have a septic system for your home, only
use white toilet tissue, no colored inks which break
down the chemical reactions that make the system work
properly.
3. Heat-producing appliances are the biggest wasters
of electricity in the home. Air-dry all the laundry
you can. For fluffy towels, dry in the dryer for 5-10
minutes and then hang outside to finish drying. The same
for permanent press items of clothing. Just dry for a
few minutes to remove the wrinkles and then hang to dry
completely.
4. Your microwave oven uses less energy to run than
your kitchen range.
5. Wash your windows on a cool, cloudy day so the heat
of the sun doesn't dry the glass before you can get it
clean!
6. Refill empty milk jugs with water and place in the
empty spots in your freezer to keep it running more
efficiently. Plus, you will have ice for your ice
chest in summer.
7. Save all
your plastic shopping bags and use them as
liners in wastebaskets.
8. If possible, route your washing machine to drain
outside and water your lawn or garden.
9. Use small loads in your washer and dryer to help
eliminate wrinkles. Cold water rinsing also helps
keep wrinkles to a minimum.
10. When dusting, add a little liquid fabric softener
to a soft cloth. Because of the anti-static properties,
it helps keep dust off a little longer. Plus, it makes
the room smell really good!
11. Don't throw away your old shower curtain! Use it as a
drop cloth when painting. Or cover the floor or table when
you or the kids are working on a craft project.
12. To remove water spots from your stainless steel sink,
simply wipe with white vinegar or rubbing alcohol.
13. Instead of buying extra pillows to go in your pillow shams,
store your extra blankets in them.
14. For a natural carpet deodorizer, sprinkle carpet
with baking soda. Let sit for a few minutes or even over-
night; then vacuum as usual.
15. Put an old sock on your hand, dampen it a little,
and dust the leaves of your houseplants. Add a dab of
mayonnaise and your plants' leaves will shine!
"We have succeeded in life when all we really want is only
what we really need."
About the Author
Cyndi Roberts is the editor of the "1 Frugal Friend 2 Another"
bi-weekly newsletter, featuring creative ideas and tips to help
you "live the good life...on a budget!"
Visit http://www.cynroberts.com to download a free "Recipe Sampler". Subscribe to the newsletter and receive the free e-course "Taming the Monster Grocery Bill".
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