As I keep saying there are saving ideas all around us, it just a matter of taking advantage of them, to keep more money in your bank account.
[1] Shoes tend to lose their shape and appearance of newness in a hurry. If you can, buy two or three pairs and wear them interchangeably. They will all look new longer, as well as wear longer.
[2] Buy furniture "just as it comes from the factory — unsanded, unpainted, and unstained" — You can paint or stain it to the color of your choice for much less. There are lots of products to make this an easy job, plus save you lots of money.
[3] If you are going to a pot luck dinner and taking Deviled Eggs, buy medium size eggs. Most of us will eat 2-3 halves without taking notice to the size of egg you used. It will help with the cost for you and the calorie intake for the guest.
[4] Make your own instant oatmeal packets. Use a small zip lock plastic bag and add 1/3 cup of quick cooking oats, 1 teaspoon of chopped nuts, 2 teaspoons of the dried fruit of your choice [raisins, dates, prunes] 2 teaspoons of sugar or 1 1/2 teaspoons of brown sugar. When you are ready to eat..pour the mixture in a bowl, add 1/2 cup water and microwave for 30 seconds, stir and cook another 30-45 seconds, depending on the watts of your microwave.
[5] If summer time has left your feet looking like rough leather, try this little tip. Before bed time, rub a good coating of petroleum jelly over them, then put on a pair of cotton socks and sleep in them. After a couple of nights, you should see a great improvement.
Faylee
Monday, September 27, 2010
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Repurpose things you have on hand
Before you throw out something, think about other uses for it. Here are a few ideas.
[1] One of a kind earrings can become push pins for your bulletin board.
[2] Rubber doorstops can provide enough height to allow air to circulate under your laptop to keep it from over heating and crashing. They are light weight, sturdy, non skid on flat surfaces and light weight enough to carry any where.
[3] Treat yourself to a new cookie sheet and turn your old metal one into a message board. You can spray paint or cover it with a cotton material to make it match the rest of the decor.
[4] Use the bed linen bag your new comforter came in to keep all your art and craft supplies in one place. They are usually heavy duty enough to handle the weight of the supplies without ripping apart.
Faylee James
[1] One of a kind earrings can become push pins for your bulletin board.
[2] Rubber doorstops can provide enough height to allow air to circulate under your laptop to keep it from over heating and crashing. They are light weight, sturdy, non skid on flat surfaces and light weight enough to carry any where.
[3] Treat yourself to a new cookie sheet and turn your old metal one into a message board. You can spray paint or cover it with a cotton material to make it match the rest of the decor.
[4] Use the bed linen bag your new comforter came in to keep all your art and craft supplies in one place. They are usually heavy duty enough to handle the weight of the supplies without ripping apart.
Faylee James
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Tips for Your Home
Our food budget is one of the places we can save the most in our home budgets but that doesn't mean we shouldn't look for other places to offer us some pleasures but still saving us money too.
[1] An old pipe rack makes an excellent toothbrush holder. You can find them at flea markets, resale stores and yard sales for less than 5 dollars. You can also spray paint them to match your bathroom decor, giving you eye pleasing savings.
[2] If you have a pet and vacuuming doesn't pick up all their hair, take a spray bottle of water and lightly spray the carpet. The hairs will come up quicker with less electric use and leaving your carpets looking new.
[3] If your window blinds need cleaning but you do not have time to take them down for a water bath, wipe them with a cloth that has been wet with alcohol. The dust and dirt will come off, leaving them shiny clean and dry in minutes.
Don't forget to check our website at www.HassiesKitchenTable.com for more ideas on how to save more money in your food and home budgets.
Faylee
[1] An old pipe rack makes an excellent toothbrush holder. You can find them at flea markets, resale stores and yard sales for less than 5 dollars. You can also spray paint them to match your bathroom decor, giving you eye pleasing savings.
[2] If you have a pet and vacuuming doesn't pick up all their hair, take a spray bottle of water and lightly spray the carpet. The hairs will come up quicker with less electric use and leaving your carpets looking new.
[3] If your window blinds need cleaning but you do not have time to take them down for a water bath, wipe them with a cloth that has been wet with alcohol. The dust and dirt will come off, leaving them shiny clean and dry in minutes.
Don't forget to check our website at www.HassiesKitchenTable.com for more ideas on how to save more money in your food and home budgets.
Faylee
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
Everyday Savings
Summer is almost gone and most of us are looking forward to getting to our fall schedule, with children back in school, cooler weather and a little time to relax. With all the relaxing, we must not forget about our savings goal. Here are a few ideas to use in our everyday life.
[1] If you have a front load washer, remember to not only use less detergent but bleach also. Instead of using your normal cup, cut it to 1/2 cup and enjoy the savings.
[2] Use a black marker to date any food item you opened but do not use all of, before placing it in your refrigerator . This serves as a reminder for you to use it before it goes to waste thus saves you money in your food budget.
[3] I like the idea of saving money on laundry detergent but it's messy to do it home made, so I came up with the idea of cutting my regular powder detergent with washing soda. You can buy washing soda at most stores for less than 3 dollars. When I mix it with my 7 dollar detergent, I get twice the amount for about 50% of the cost.
[4] If you have small children at home, use clean wash clothes as table napkins. They wash up great and each child can have their own color.
[5] Choose three things each month and either, delete them from your spending or cut them back by half. You will be amazed at the savings.
[6] If you have to stop off for fast food on your way home, order from the $1.00 menu. Think before ordering. If you order 2 of those dollar chicken sandwiches, it's cheaper than the regular sandwich. If you are taking it home, do you need the combo with drink? Most of us have drinks on hand at home. Finding saving in your everyday life, even small ones, leads to more money in your bank account.
Faylee
[1] If you have a front load washer, remember to not only use less detergent but bleach also. Instead of using your normal cup, cut it to 1/2 cup and enjoy the savings.
[2] Use a black marker to date any food item you opened but do not use all of, before placing it in your refrigerator . This serves as a reminder for you to use it before it goes to waste thus saves you money in your food budget.
[3] I like the idea of saving money on laundry detergent but it's messy to do it home made, so I came up with the idea of cutting my regular powder detergent with washing soda. You can buy washing soda at most stores for less than 3 dollars. When I mix it with my 7 dollar detergent, I get twice the amount for about 50% of the cost.
[4] If you have small children at home, use clean wash clothes as table napkins. They wash up great and each child can have their own color.
[5] Choose three things each month and either, delete them from your spending or cut them back by half. You will be amazed at the savings.
[6] If you have to stop off for fast food on your way home, order from the $1.00 menu. Think before ordering. If you order 2 of those dollar chicken sandwiches, it's cheaper than the regular sandwich. If you are taking it home, do you need the combo with drink? Most of us have drinks on hand at home. Finding saving in your everyday life, even small ones, leads to more money in your bank account.
Faylee
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