Dry milk powder is usually much less expensive per liquid quart than fresh milk. Mixing some dry milk and water with fresh milk will give more volume without a great disruption to the taste. This combination is a perfect substitute for recipes that call for milk or for avoiding … [Read more...] about Create milk
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Make your own cheap foaming hand soap to save 98%
Refill your empty foaming hand soap dispenser with 2 tablespoons of liquid soap for every 1 cup of water that it holds. Or try 2.5 tablespoons of body wash and fill the rest with water. Shake it up and foam away. You'll pay less than 10 cents for this amount of soap versus … [Read more...] about Make your own cheap foaming hand soap to save 98%
Reach a little so food will last longer
When stocking the shelves, grocery store workers push the old containers forward and place the new ones behind them. This way the more recent expiration dates are on the front of the shelf. Take advantage of this by digging towards the back of the refrigerator for the fresher … [Read more...] about Reach a little so food will last longer
Don’t bring a gun to a sword fight
Avoid expensive cleaners for cheap problems, some everyday cupboard items are enough to clean the whole house. Expensive cleaning supplies can be unnecessary for common cleanups. Vinegar, baking soda, ammonia, olive oil and lemon juice might be all you need to clean and remove … [Read more...] about Don’t bring a gun to a sword fight
Chemicals are all the same, so branch out to other brands
Store brand cleaners often have the same ingredients as their name brand counterparts and clean just as effectively; compare the ingredient lists. Try out a generic brand when it's less expensive to see how well they work. Additionally, many store brands offer a satisfaction … [Read more...] about Chemicals are all the same, so branch out to other brands