Here are your Dollar Stretcher Tips for July 6, 2017 Fancy Dinners When we were first married, I wanted to impress my in-laws with Thanksgiving dinner. Being young and broke, we didn't have fancy table settings. Therefore, about three months before Thanksgiving, I started watching for estate sales. I found a great deal on china and silver that no online deal could match it! Louise Quicker Potatoes I have found that by boiling several potatoes with their skins on at one time and keeping them in the refrigerator for a few days, I am able to quickly make potato salad, fried potatoes, … [Read more...]
Backyard Eating Cleaning Kit
We love using our outdoor furniture to relax and eat meals at. And when my duaghter's friends come over they make use of it too. They like to eat their snacks and have little picnics at our tables and chairs. I want to make sure these kids are safe. I've seen what kind of wildlife walks across my outdoor dining set table when they think nobody is looking. Birds and cats are just the larger ones I see. Some leave evidence of their midnight wanderings and some don't but regardless I don't wnat my guests or family to ingest the residue that can be left behind. Putting together a little … [Read more...]
Dollar Stretcher Tips for June 29, 2017
Here are your Dollar Stretcher Tips for June 29, 2017 A Different Yard Sale I like to keep my lawn looking good, which means regular applications of fertilizer. I always look for torn bags. Most garden centers are happy to get rid of them and almost give them away. Any that spills on the way home can easily be washed out of my pickup. Wil Boomer Discounts Most baby boomers don't think of themselves as "seniors," but in many cases, they do qualify for senior discounts. Whether at a museum, movie, restaurant, hotel or shopping for auto insurance, boomers should be sure to ask about … [Read more...]
Restore for Health: Another Gut Health Review from @Momsmeet
For the past month I have again sacrificed my body and health to review this, new to me, product for you (you're welcome). It's called Restore for Health As I age (don't we all) I've come to realize that a lot of how we feel is based on what we put in our mouths. That goes for food and supplements. Many years ago a work colleague tried to sell me on a brand of vitamins by telling me about all the minerals depleted from our soils. At the time I looked at him like he was crazy but in these past few years of small space gardening and recognizing the difference in home grown, organic, local, … [Read more...]
Make an Impression with Outdoor Lighting (on Your Home that Is)
I love well done outdoor lighting on a home. Twinkling lights at dusk. So pretty! I've been crushing on our neighbor's outdoor patio lights for about a year and now that we finally bought some I'm researching the best way to hang them up. It was one of the things I wanted to do when we moved into our home. As far as those regular garage lights and backdoor lights go our builder picked our outdoor lighting, but there are several other things we can do to make our space our own. And due to a lucky accident, I get to pick a new outdoor light for the back porch! (okay my husband … [Read more...]
Dollar Stretcher Tips for June 22, 2017
Your Dollar Stretcher Tips for June 22, 2017 No Chemical Weed Killer If you're looking for a kid- and pet-safe weed killer, here it is. Take a gallon of plain white vinegar. Add one cup of salt and ten drops of any dish soap. Spray it on any vegetation you want to kill. Usually one spray will do it, but sometimes it is necessary to follow up with a second spritz. Jenn Buy a Bike Before you buy a bike, call your local police department and find out if they have a police auction. Many towns do. They auction off things that have been recovered from robberies, including bicycles. Often, it is … [Read more...]
Family Meeting Time. Do You Do This? {FREE Printable}
My husband called a Family Meeting this week. He's never done that before. We usually talk about family matters haphazardly during dinner but this time my husband wanted to have a scheduled, planned, meeting. My daughter and I were nervous. We ran through all kinds of worst case scenarios in our heads. Were we moving? Was he changing jobs? Was he sick? WHAT IS IT??!!! We tried all week to get it out of him but he kept it to himself like a clam locked shut. Then the day came and we sat around the table. He asked if anyone had anything they wanted to bring to the table. My … [Read more...]
This Summer Learn How to Homeschool with Stunning Confidence, Contagious Joy, and Amazing Focus {a Crew Review}
I have a few friends just starting their homeschool journey this fall and as a veteran homeschooler you would "think" I had all the answers...not! Instead as part of the Homeschool Review Crew I'm reviewing How to HOMESCHOOL with Stunning Confidence, Contagious Joy, and Amazing Focus (DVD & Coursebook) by Apologia Educational Ministries to see if it might answer all those questions they keep throwing at me (eep!) (members of the crew are also reviewing Internship for High School Credit , also by Apologia Educational Ministries to walk students and parents through the process of a high … [Read more...]
10 Home Organizing Uses for a Powerful Little Clip: a KlipEasy Clips Review
Klipeasy - The Small But Mighty Clip for ALL Your Organizing Needs. I love to keep a clean home but have found that it's the little things that trip me up. Messy earphone cords, lone socks, pieces of paper you need for who knows what, and opened packages of food that nobody can bother and find a tie for. These small tidbits end up in messy piles around the house and as small as they are cause me no end of frustration. I'm not alone in this dilemma and a quick survey among friends and family will find many of these same issues. KlipEasy Clips The KlipEasy is a cute little clip … [Read more...]
Dollar Stretcher Tips June 8, 2017
Here are your Dollar Stretcher Tips for June 8, 2017 (sorry they're late!) Save the Fridge Have some stinky odors in your fridge? Here's how to get rid of them. Pour a bottle of vanilla extract into the fridge, close the door, and let it run overnight. In the morning, wipe it out with a paper towel full of vanilla. It'll be good as new! Jenni Downtown Hotels We like to visit big cities on our vacations. There is always so much to do in big cities, but parking at the hotel garage can cost $30 a day! We learned to look for overnight parking lots or garages near the hotel. We can … [Read more...]