Money savings tips

[mommyof2beautifulgirls]

Save on the Expense of 'Bounce' Type Fabric Softeners
Simply, use a clean wash cloth, place it over the opening of a jug of liquid fabric softner, tip the bottle so that the wash cloth is saturated with softner only in that circle. Throw the wash cloth into clothes dryer with load of wet clothes.....clothes will come out soft and smelling wonderful. Repeat this trick with each load using the same wash cloth. (Since the wash cloth is clean it does not need washed, just keep it by the dryer so it is handy) A jug of fabric softner will last a long, long time.


Uses for an Empty Cereal Box
1. The plastic liner inside is very durable and can be recycled to store foods in the freezer or anywhere you need a "heavy" plastic bag.

2. The box is a great, light-weight cardboard that is perfect for cutting a pattern template, or wherever a light-weight cardboard is needed.

3. Cereal boxes are ideal for gifts. Simply tuck the gift inside and wrap as you would a store-bought gift box.

4. Cereal boxes can be used to ship unbreakable items. Cover them with paper grocery bags, or simply be sure to use a noticeable label.

5. Make a magazine holder out of an empty cereal box by slicing the upper third of the box at a diagonal and covering with contact paper.

6. Fashion an inpressive book report from an empty cereal box by cutting the front and back panels of a box, so they are slightly larger than notebook paper. Cover with glued-on construction paper and punch holes to match the notebook paper's holes. Decorate the front cover appropriately, place the report papers inside and fasten with brass paper fasteners.



Making a recipe calling for pie filling? There is never much fruit in each can, instead try this. Use 15 oz. canned cherries (or peaches or apples) in juice, pour into a 2-quart-saucepan. Combine 3 tablespoons of cornstarch with a little of the juice, and stir to dissolve. Stir into the cherry mixture. Add 1 to 4 tablespoons of sugar, or to taste. Turn heat to medium-high and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until thickened. If needed, thicken more with a little more cornstarch dissolved in a small amount of cold water. It’s a better value for your money.



Want economical and tasty bread sticks? Take a package of hot dog buns, using a sharp knife cut down the middle of each bun lengthwise, creating 4 breadsticks. Roll each breadstick in melted butter or use spray butter, then sprinkle with garlic salt. Place on cookie sheet, put in 250 degree oven for 10 minutes if you like them soft, or 30 minutes if you life crunchier breadsticks. They can also be sprinkled with parmesan cheese.

[FutureMrsFox]

Thats an awesome list. I like the the idea for a bounce sheet!

[k_hoover_mama]

Love this list! I wanna try the bread sticks!!!

[rebatelover]

for the fabric softner use the really cheap hair conditioner it works great and saves your dryer

[ayden]

love the breadstick idea. I am going to try it for lunch today!