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Make Your Own Laundry Detergent

David — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 19:40:13 +0000

Buying the special made baby detergent can be quite a hit in your wallet. But with this you can save allot of money and still have detergent that is safe for your little ones, and you don’t have to worry about rashes on your babies due to what you wash your clothes in. You can wash all of the family’s clothes in this.

What you will need:

• 4 cups of water.
• 1/3 bar of cheap grated soap (ivory would be the best).
• 1/2 cup washing soda (not baking soda).
• 1/2 cup of Borax (20 Mule Team).
• 3 gallons of water.
• 5-gallon bucket for mixing.

You can get every thing you need at your local supermarket.

You can use a cheese grater to grate your

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Saving Money On Pet Care

Angela — Sun, 08 Aug 2010 17:49:14 +0000

Pets are a part of many families lives and they are an important part at that. Pet owners want to give their animals the best care possible, however to do so can cost a pretty penny. Here are some ideas to give your pet the care and things it needs without spending all of that money.

The important thing for a new puppy or kitten is getting the early shots needed to protect them from diseases. Most animal shelters will do these shots for much less than the commercial veterinarians do. Rabies shots are required by law in all states, but the others, such as parvo and distemper are important to get as well. Check your local animal shelter for their prices.

There are companies that now offer health insurance for pets. Beware of these…

Keeping Cooling Costs Down

Angela — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 23:00:55 +0000

We all look forward to it…the lazy, hazy, crazy days of summer. We dream of days on the beach or going camping…all the fun activities of the outdoors. What we tend to forget about is the intense heat that can come along with those summer months.

It is of course tempting to stay inside with the air conditioner cranked up…and then the power bill comes. As electrical rates continue to be on the rise, running the air conditioner all of the time can cost precious dollars your family needs.

Keeping the sun from coming directly in your house, especially between one and four P.M. will keep the cool air in your home more contained. These hours are generally the hottest part of the day, so you want the curtains drawn. Keep fans low to the…

Compare Before Making that Purchase

David — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 08:50:17 +0000

I have been shopping online, comparing and taking notes, trying to decide what air mattress to buy for our camping trips. On most shopping sites you will see a user rating, usually with a series of stars to display the rating value on a scale of 1 to 5. These product reviews can be very helpful in making the choice on which one to buy. Of course this is true whether you are shopping for a new air mattress or most any other item.

Don’t just look at the rating number. Go ahead and read through the individual reviews. Remember that these product review/ratings are nearly always done by consumers who have already purchased that particular item. You will see that even when the majority of buyers recommend the item and say it is a…

Discount Coupon Codes for Fast Savings

David — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 08:20:39 +0000

Discount coupon codes are just like getting free money! I always search for discount codes whenever I am shopping online and most of the time I do find them. It just takes a few minutes extra time to do this and it is well worth it when you save money. That’s what it’s all about! Saving your hard earned money whenever you can.

A few days ago I decided I was going to order one of those prepaid cell phones. I went over to the website of the company I had decided to buy a phone from and started looking around.

Before I made the decision on which phone to get I opened up a new browser and typed in the name of the company along with “coupon code”. I was able to find two…

5 Easy Tips to Save Money on Gas

David — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 14:36:05 +0000

With the economy squeezing every last cent out of our wallets, everyone is looking for the best ways to save money. Saving money on some things is fairly easy. You can always switch to generic brands and purchase items that are on sale. You can even skip a night out at the movies and cuddle on the couch to watch television. But, you have to go to work, go to the store and make other trips such as doctor visits.

If you drive you simply have to purchase gas and gas is the one thing that never goes on sale! In fact, seems like every time you have to stop at the pump, the prices are even higher. While you might not be able to find “generic” gas, there are some simple ways that you…

Save Money By Making Your Own Household Cleaners

David — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 22:06:46 +0000

Making your own cleaning products has two great advantages. Depending on what types of cleaners and what brands you use, it can literally save you hundreds of dollars over a years time. But, home made cleaning products are non-toxic and chemical free and are completely safe to use around children and pets. It’s the perfect way to save money and create a healthier home.

Most people are completely misinformed when it comes to cleaning products. They believe that the only way they can clean really dirty areas or remove grease and grime is with harsh chemicals. This is simply not true at all. If you really think about it, people managed to keep their homes clean way before we had all these fancy cleaners in all these fancy containers!

Your great grandmother probably kept her…

Easy Ways to Save Money on Groceries

David — Sun, 20 Jun 2010 17:29:51 +0000

In today’s economy, most of us have found ourselves needing to stretch every dollar. Many people are cutting back on entertainment, turning off lights when we leave the room and even adjusting our thermostats. We are taking less trips, eating out less and admiring this years fashions from afar. We are simply dreaming of our “wants” and only purchasing our “needs”.

One of our most basic needs is of course, food. It’s also one of the largest expenses most people have each month. There are a lot of different ways to save money on your grocery bill. You can use coupons, switch from name brands to generic and watch for sales. You can also sacrifice some of the foods you want for the foods you can afford. But, there are some other really easy ways…

Save Money with an Insulated Cooler

David — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 02:16:21 +0000

Buy yourself an insulated cooler (or dig that one out of the closet or garage) and you can save some serious money, especially during the summer months when we tend to travel more.

As funny as it may sound a nice cooler is actually an investment. You will also want to get a few of those reusable ice packs depending upon the size of your cooler. When we get ready to take a trip, even a short one we usually throw some drinks into the cooler along with some ice packs from the freezer.

Later on when we are out on the road and the kids start saying “I’m thirsty!” you can give them what you already have, chilled and in the cooler. No need to stop at a “convenience” store and pay those ridiculous…

The Price of Convenience

Angela — Sun, 30 May 2010 20:20:40 +0000

Earlier, I had done a post about taking the time to make things ahead rather than stop at a drive thru or convenience store..and how much can be saved by taking a few steps extra. I decided to try a little experiment.

I made a list of some basic items…coffee, bread, milk, and a gallon of juice for the kids. I went to the convenience store on the corner (two blocks away) and checked the prices of the items in their “off” or generic brands. They were as follows (before the 1% sales tax):

Coffee (11.3 0z can) $3.99
Juice (gallon)       $2.79
Bread (1 loaf)       $2.19
Milk (gallon)        $3.99
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$12.96

I then went to the supermarket that is 3/4 of a mile away from my home. I found the…