What things do you make yourself at home?

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janetleighs	What things do you make yourself at home?	Lead	[-]
Posts: 24 (09/15/05 00:47:32) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Tags : None I really need to be saving money I don't have much time since I'm busy working. It seems everytime I go to buy cleaning things for the house and clothes I've spent a small fortune. Walmart is cheap but when I go to make these purchases I'll easily spend 100.00 and maybe bring home things for one meal.
mrabbit07	Re: What things do you make yourself at home?	#1	[-]
Posts: 75 (09/15/05 11:45:22) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	I recently made the laundry detergent. It's lasting a long time. I made a triple batch. I even shared some of it. It didn't take hardly any of the ingredients to do it. I hardly put a dent in the washing soda and the borax. I did use a complete bar of the fels-naptha soap though. I also used the fabric softner for awhile but I was longing for the sweet smell of downy so after I finished my bottle of homemade softner, I went back to downy. I will be making the dishwasher detergent soon. I don't know why I keep putting it off. I made the cake in a mug too. Quick and easy snack.
janetleighs	Re: What things do you make yourself at home?	#2	[-]
Posts: 24 (09/15/05 23:19:43) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	I love Downy as well I think that would have to be my splurge. :) I found the Downy Vanilla scented dryer sheets. Those were so full of fragrance that even the cashier thought that I was wearing an expensive cologne. LOL I said nope it's the Downy. I think that to make them stretch you could always cut them in half. I got mine for when I forget to add downy to the wash and for my closets.
mrabbit07	Re: What things do you make yourself at home?	#3	[-]
Posts: 75 (09/16/05 11:29:16) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	I haven't tried the vanilla yet. Will have to sneak a smell at Wally world.
dzblondegirl	Re: What things do you make yourself at home?	#4	[-]
Posts: 16 (09/29/05 15:24:06) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	You can dilute your Downy in an empty butter tub by at least 1/2, then dampen a sponge in the mixture and use like a dryer sheet.
JessiokaFroka	Re: Re: What things do you make yourself at home?	#5	[-]
Posts: 51 (09/30/05 19:47:50) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Ah, as a poor college student, I can easily help you out of your quandry. Ramen, or any type of noodles, are cheap, easy, fast, and definitely fun for kids (if you get cheap-o mac and cheese: yummy!) Rice is an excellent dish all by iteself Stir frys are awesome- a little shredded beef, a lot of vegetables, and some soy sauce, and you have a wonderful dinner! I use vinegar and newspaper for windows... smells a bit, but after an hour it's gone. The newspaper ensures no streaks! Hope I helped a little! -Jess
bethem	Fabric softener	#6	[-]
Posts: 20 (10/18/05 18:09:18) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	I have one bottle of liquid Downy and it has lasted for over a year. I bought a sponge and cut it into chunks. Then tossed them into a lidded plastic container of perhaps 2 parts water and one part liquid Downy. Then I squeeze out a sponge and toss it into dryer with clothes. Actually the container I use is a Folgers coffee plastic 'can' which I painted. So am saving two ways.
dragonfly75	Re: Fabric softener	#7	[-]
Posts: 606 (10/18/05 18:55:08) Administrator Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	WOW! I got to try that! Thank you! Hugs, dragonfly
LilMama28	Re: What things do you make yourself at home?	#8	[-]
Posts: 7 (11/05/05 14:01:36) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	WHOA....you guys have some great ideas. Just wanted to say thanks for sharing....I too am learning how to make homemade items....and lovin' it! http://www.addis-welt.de/smilie/smilie/schild/AniSmileyThanks.gif
zellalyn	Re: What things do you make yourself at home?	#9	[-]
Posts: 1 (11/14/05 20:01:42) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Just thought I would add in my tip. I haven't used fabric softener in over 2 years. Here is my trick. Grab any regular old washcloth and rub into it about 1 tsp of regular hair conditioner. Your choice. I do this and each "application" lasts for about 10 loads. Its a great alternative to the 3 dollars a bottle fab. softener. lol Amanda
JessiokaFroka	Re: What things do you make yourself at home?	#10	[-]
Posts: 51 (12/13/05 10:05:11) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Thanks for that conditioner trick! Alas, my entire family and I am quite allergic to fabric softeners of any kind, so I'll be trying this :)
abedelia	Re: What things do you make yourself at home?	#11	[-]
Posts: 17 (04/13/06 12:31:46) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	I know this post is alittle old, but I am glad this was here! Wonderful ideas! I can't wait to try them!!! :) Thank you!
Mistymeaner	money saving tips	#12	[-]
Posts: 10 (11/17/06 10:36:33) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Hey there. If you are looking to save money on cleaning supplies then may I recommend that you consider buying a book called "Clean & Green" by Annie Berthold-Bond. You will find all sorts of cleaning tips and money saving ideas on how to clean just about anything in and around the house. As for saving money on clothing have you considered the Salvation Army or second hand stores. Here the Salvation Army has 1/2 off on Wednesdays and I can go with my daughter and spend about 20.00 and come out with all sorts of really cool clothes for her. Cheaper than Wal-mart by a long shot and the clothing is far more interesting. Hopefully this has helped you a bit.
Igmommy	Re: money saving tips	#13	[-]
Posts: 1 (07/12/07 13:22:57) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	I make my own homemade laundry liquid and have tried lots of different scents in the liquid and nothing quite smelled good enough, i am on a fixed income and can't really afford to purchase downy as much as i would like...sooo... i use about 1/4 of a cup of white vinegar in a downy ball and add this downy scent i found online at... www.naturesgardencandles....item/rf-02 into the washer and this ends up working better and costing a little of nothing...so, woo hoo... enjoy guys for just a few pennies, we can have very clean clothes that smell great
cheekybum		#14	[-]
Posts: 4 (07/06/09 10:02:16) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	I make my own body wash. I bought 2 bars of soap for .80 cents each, grated them, melted them down with water, let it cool and filled old bottles with my new body wash. I made 4 gallons of body wash!
neldafairley	Hair Conditioner	#15	[-]
Posts: 1 (08/22/09 13:42:31) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	I use hair conditioner as a body wash. Leaves my skin so soft. Nelda cheekybum wrote: I make my own body wash. I bought 2 bars of soap for .80 cents each, grated them, melted them down with water, let it cool and filled old bottles with my new body wash. I made 4 gallons of body wash!

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