tmg

I get hubby to stop by the store before he comes home from work so I don't have to get out. I don't work outside the home. It saves a lot on gas. :)

GingerK

Here's another soap suggestion. Most of us have liquid handsoap pump in our bathrooms. When refilling, mix half soap and half water. You really don't need as much soap as the pump delivers.

plainpat

So many things we can make that is much cheaper than store bought.I haven't bought scratch pads in yrs.Use the other side of junk mail & computer paper. Use shower caps (bought at dollar store or Sally's) as bowl covers.Cut softener sheets in 1/2.
Make your own tea/coffee,oatmeal.Buy generic cereals & mix to your taste.
I seldom do a wks grocery shopping as I stock up on the loss leaders,so only need a few things.Keep a bag in the freezer for left over veggies & make soup.

QultingaddictUK

Great tip, I do that and am amazed just how long one will last and I have a thing about washing my hands, being a retired Chef :thumbup:

raedar63

Great ideas, I hope more post theirs!

SUSIENC

Free Wrist Sweat Bands.......when hubby is worn a hole in his socks,i cut the band off the top turn it under and hem.I wear them in the garden and greenhouse.I have found out this also helps keep poison oak off my face...

GlitzyMe

Stop using throw-aways. Make cloth napkins via the 'rip and tear' method. Cut up old white tee shirts for cleaning rags instead of paper towels.

A bottle of bleach, a bottle of vinegar and you can say goodbye to many cleaning products. Pour bleach in toilet close lid and soak. Mix white vinegar and water to clean floors, counters, woodwork, door knobs, mirrors, windows, etc.

Did you know that you can buy substitutes for a lot of things at the $ store......jars of oxyclean powder, stain remover for laundry.

Make a little bag with a drawstring from thin material. Pop small pieces of barsoap in and use it for showering, bathing instead of a puffy.

When you buy bar soap, put it in the closet unwrapped. The soap will air harden and last much longer. My grandparents did this back in the 40s!

ptquilts

I started a similar thread many months ago, there are a LOT of great ideas in it. And I was glad to know I am not the only one who washes and re-uses ziploc bags.
http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-94474-1.htm

Mariposa

You can also dilute the shower gels. I use half to a quarter of it, since it is watered down. Works the same, and saves $$. Can't use bar soaps, so it works for me!

QuiltnNan

i love all of these