Recycling Prescription Bottles?
They cannot be reused for human medicine, but vets can use them for animal prescriptions. My vet even gives me a discount off my bill for bringing the bottles in for them. I also saw on this site once that a prescription bottle is the perfect size for $10 in...
Uses for Empty Prescription Bottles?
I save my empty prescription bottles and take them to our vet. They can reuse the bottles whereas a drugstore cannot. Theyre always very grateful.
Finding Cheap or Free Bedroom Furniture?
See if there is a Habitat for Humanity ReStore in your area. The one in our city has some very nice inexpensive furniture. You can also see if there is an online Freecycle group in your area. People post furniture that they are giving away.
Book/DVD Swapping Sites?
Im a member of Bookmooch and Im very happy with it. Ive always received the books quickly and in good condition.
Repelling Mosquitoes?
Someone on this site in the past has mentioned using Listerine Mouthwash in a spray bottle. I havent tried it, but they said it works.
Recycling House Batteries?
Best Buy stores have bins right inside the front door for batteries and other recyclable items.
Bob's Southern Cornbread
This sounds great, but what is a small can of creamed corn? Is it a regular 14 or 15 oz. can?
Recycling Pill Bottles?
Try contacting some of vet offices near your home. They cant be reused for people medicine, but vets can use them. My vet is very grateful for the bottles I bring them.
Getting Family Members to Help Around the House?
I used to set aside a few minutes after dinner and ask everyone to pick up/put away/straighten up 5 things. It only takes a couple of minutes and then theyre done. After a few days of everyone picking up only 5 things, the house starts to stay a lot cleaner...
Getting Gum Out of the Dryer?
Been there, done that! I was ready to wring my sons neck. Then I found a tip online saying to use a dryer fabric softener sheet. I couldnt believe how well it works. Use it dry and just rub. It also works great on the sticky soap gunk that builds up around...
Ideas for a Dollar Yard Sale?
We did something similar when the youth group at church had a rummage sale. After a few hours when the big rush was over, we would have fill a bag for $5. We all saved our plastic grocery and Wal Mart bags. Anything the customer could fit in the bag was a flat...
Using Paint To Make A Room Appear Larger?
I painted my den a medium beige and it really lightened the room and made it look larger. Beige will also give you a ton of color options for accessories.
Blistex for Sore Nose
Do you use it on the inside or outside of your nose? My husband gets sores inside his nose and the doctor said its from sinus problems.
Getting Rid of House Flies?
I havent tried it, but I heard someone swear by using lavender scented candles to keep them away.
Cleaning Sticky Residue from a Mirror?
Try using a dryer sheet. It will clean the sticky gunk left by fabric softener in your washer. And I used it to clean gum stuck inside the drum of my dryer. It might work on your mirror. Worth a try!
Getting Gum Out of a Dryer?
Believe it or not, use a fabric softener dryer sheet. It happened to me and I found this tip on another website. Just rub and it works like magic.
Quick and Easy Skillet Dinner?
Brown a pound of ground beef with some chopped onion. Drain the grease. Add 2 cans of plain pork and beans (store brand works fine). Season with Worcestershire sauce, mustard, brown sugar (couple of tablespoons each) and barbecue sauce to taste. Heat and eat...
My Frugal Life: Take Care of Yourselves
Thanks. Thats something we all forget. Nice to be reminded that we matter.
Vegetable Beef Soup From Scratch?
This is semi-homemade. I use the Mrs Wylers soup oacket. It has the seasoning, pasta and some veggies. Then I add extra veggies. Either a can of mixed vegetables or leftovers from dinners that I save and freeze just for this purpose.
Removing Rust From Cast Iron?
Sprinkle salt in the pan and rub with a paper towel. Works like sandpaper.
Cleaning Fabric Softener Build Up From Washer?
For the outside of the dispenser and around the rim of the drum, use a dry fabric softener sheet. It wipes off like magic! I first used this tip for chewing gum on the inside of the dryer. Works great!
