Make Your Own Laundry Soap
Since posting about turning a bar of soap into liquid hand soap, a lot of people have asked me about making your own laundry soap. I have never tried this …
Savvy Housekeeper
Turn A Bar of Soap Into Liquid Hand Soap
I have a confession to make: I hate bar soap. It gets dirty, is annoying to handle, and takes too long to use up. Despite this, people like to give …
Polite Ways To Reduce The Gift Treadmill
I’ve been reading posts on blogs about how to avoid giving Christmas gifts this year. Every time I read one these posts, I wonder how these bloggers are perceived by …
The Pros and Cons of Owning A Classic Car
This weekend, we bought a 1970 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia convertible. We intend to use it to replace my old 1993 Honda Civic, which is becoming unreliable. It might seem strange …
Replacing Unitaskers with Multitaskers
When I first saw this Trio lasagna pan, I thought it was kind of cool. But then I thought about my lasagna pan and how I use it for many …
Does Gardening Save You Money?
Does a vegetable garden save you money? The short answer is yes. On this site, I have pointed out over and over again that planting a garden gives you a …
5 Ways To Save Money On Paper Towels
I can’t believe no one has invented a paper towel dispenser that lets you cut off exactly the amount of paper towel you want. Here is how it would work: …
DIY Sous Vide
If you have watched any cooking programs on TV lately, you have probably noticed sous vide even if you didn’t know that was what it was called. Sous vide is …
Does Having Chickens Save Money?
We have decided to get chickens. I have three reasons for wanting to get chickens. They are: 1. Fresh eggs—Obviously, chickens lay eggs. 2. Free manure for the garden—Chicken manure …
How To Set A Food and Entertainment Budget
A question that came up on the post on carrying your food and entertainment budget in cash is, how do you determine your food and entertainment budget in the first …
How to Get Rid of Clutter
I’m getting rid of clutter right now. Clothes, furniture, dishes, etc. are all going. I don’t know if I will ever get to the point where I have exactly the …