Category: Hints
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Some Other Uses For Old Toothbrushes
If you’re like me, you have dozens of old toothbrushes lying about. Every time I went to the dentist, I was given a new toothbrush, as well as a few from toiletry kits. Often they’re not terribly good but there’s no sense in throwing them out. Additionally, once your toothbrush shows signs of wear, you’re…
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Inexpensive Ways to Winterize Your Car
It’s that time of year here in the snowy states; you will find people who either hate it or love it, but that doesn’t matter if you aren’t prepared for it when you drive. Here are some basic things to check – On the outside: Check Tire Tread ‘“ This is one of the few…
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DIY Experiment: Starting Simple With Toothpaste
After the post about finding local, home-made lotion for my parents I was inspired to venture into making my own toiletries. I had a couple reasons to want to try: often the containers that toiletries come in aren’t recyclable, frequently they have scary sounding chemicals or ingredients that are animal products, and really, it just…
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Finding the Best Used Items Online for the Cheapest Price
What are you buying online these days? I do most of my ‘œshopping’ online usually looking for used. I start by going to Amazon to find out what the current cheapest price for new is. This works well as Amazon seems to carry just about everything. Then I run a check on eBay to find…
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What Tigger Taught Me About Shopping (And Gift Giving)
Recently I’ve been reading a great deal, and it’s been a wonderful thing to return to. I’ve found that all too frequently I can’t sit down and just read because I often feel there are too many things that need to get done. I should go to the pottery studio and work on that teapot…
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6 Myths of Garage Sale Shopping
Most people don’t buy everything new. Some buy used cars, get hand-me-downs, or recycle furniture from their parents. Garage sales are no different, you are just acquiring items in a new way and you should look at it as such. A way to save money, save landfills and find something you enjoy, last longer. Along…
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The Downside of Convenience
When I need to get something I rely on my bike. Grocery shopping, errands and the occasional window shopping all involve me donning my helmet and pedaling to the store. In one sense, it’s quite convenient because I take care of everything without using a car and I get exercise at the same time, which…
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Many Uses: Greener Ways to Use Dryer Sheets
If you are going for a frugal or greener drying experience and are using dryer balls, laundry softener or a dry towel to help with your drying needs in the machine. You may find that you now have an abundance of dryer sheets that you don’t know what to do with. I have found (and…
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Save Money by Making Things Last
In an article in the Money Adviser from Consumer Reports, they spoke about ways to save money by making things last. The first way to make things last is to get quality items for your price range. This is the great thing about yard sales and thrift stores. You can get good quality for a…
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