Must-Have Ingredients for DIY Cleaners

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As I became more frugal, I quickly realized that the cleaners I had been buying at the store were pretty costly. I was buying laundry detergent, mopping solution, dishwasher detergent, window cleaner, cleaning spray, soap, toilet cleaner and bleach on a regular basis. After reading The Complete Tightwad Gazette, I realized that I was spending [...]

3 Simple Secrets for Cleaning Less

3 simple Secrets for Cleaning Less

Image by Pink Sherbet Photography Keeping my house in order is essential for my sanity. Clutter makes me feel really anxious and I can’t relax with a mess around me. Thankfully, I’ve discovered some simple ways to keep my house in a clean-enough state without spending all of my time picking up messes. 1. Declutter The [...]

Simple Methods for Cleaning Up Life’s Little Messes

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Yesterday, as I was pulling a delicious dinner out of the oven, I heard those words that every parent dreads. “Mama, Isaiah is throwing up! A lot!” Yeah, those words. Sighing, I went into the living room to help my poor little guy. After he was done, I (carefully) picked him up and put him in [...]

Everyday Castile Soap Uses

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Image by fireballsedai A few days ago, I got some questions about castile soap. These are great questions, so I thought I’d answer them in a post, since I know others are wondering this, too.  First off, what is castile soap? Castile soap is vegetable-based, meaning no animal products, like tallow, are used to make the [...]

Go ahead, take a whiff

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I’ve been cloth diapering for 2 1/2 years now and I think I’ve got the hang of it. We’ve tried all sorts of cloth diapering systems and finally discovered that one-size pockets are it for us. (Though I saw some really cute knitted diapers today that I’d be willing to try). Installing the diaper sprayer [...]

Rockin’ Green Giveaway Winner

And the winner is (thanks to random.org) #4- Bre! Since there were only 5 entered, the odds were pretty good . Everyone else will be getting a sample bag of Rockin’ Green! Pin It