I live and wash on teh hopes that there is rain. I am constantly running my well dry. I know I am getting older because I now look at rainfall in relation to how many loads of laundry I can do and how much water will be left for showers. Trust me, there is nothing worse than standing in the shower with soap in your hair and not being able to rinse it out. Talk about a bad hair day. I have heard about this water and money saving trick and like the idea. …read more

So I went to Sam’s Club today and tried to comparison shop.  I have always heard how much cheaper their diapers were so I made a list of my usual regular items and then went to Wal-Mart and figured out how much they were per unit.  I checked a few items I use regularly and usually cost me an arm and part of a leg.  I thought I would let you in on a little secret…
Huggies Diapers: Sam’s  $.2373/ diaper  Wal-Mart  $.2936
Clorox 2: Sam’s  $.1692/load  Wal-Mart  $.1970/load
Oxiclean: Sam’s  $1.162/lb  Wal-mart  $1.96/lb
Surf:  Sam’s $.087/load  Wal-Mart  $.0993/load
Downy:  Sam’s $.0726/load  Wal-mart  $.075
Gain:  Sam’s  …read more

Recently, I was given the opportunity to participate in the Mr Clean Magic Eraser Challenge.  The company sent me 2 tiles, marker, and a wooden spoon, a set of magic erasers, and a competitor’s cleaner.  Ok, so I am no so bright so I put the marker on both the tile and the wooden spoon.  The magic eraser took care of the marker on the tile and made a good effort on the raw wooden spoon.  Not sure I was supposed to use the spoon that way but I did   The other cleaner worked ok but reeked of …read more

My teeth are so sensitive that when I breath in cold air, they hurt.  I use Crest Sensitivity and it has gotten better.  So when I went to the dentist the last time, the hygienist suggested that I make sure I floss every day (which I am embarrassed to admit I do not do EVERY day) to toughen up my gums and use a sonic toothbrush.  She said the motion will help with the sensitivity as well.  So now I do both.  I am willing to sadly admit I am mch better about brushing my teeth than I am flossing.  …read more

OK, I have a confession to make.  I actually pay to have my eyebrows waxed.  It is so painful for me to have them plucked (I actually cry when they pluck more than 2 hairs) that I actually ask the lady to wax my eyebrows mulitple times and NEVER pick up a pair of tweezers.  But paying for it is very painful for me as well.  It is one of my little treats that I give myself.
Now I have found that I no longer have to  go and pay for someone to do my eyebrows.  I have tried everything to …read more

I have had the best luck finding online coupons by simply searching the “item” and “coupon” on Google. It is worth a shot to get even more off of your online purchase since you will be paying for S&H, which I abhor! I recently found a 25% off coupon for Potty Patty Panties for Turkey Butt.  Here is my search result and you can see that there were many sites to choose from.  They are wonderful as they don’t leak and we aren’t having much luck with a very STUBBORN little girl and the potty.  I consider her …read more

I love Turkey Butt’s Potty Patty Panties.  They are an all in one waterproof training pant.  That way, I don’t have to use pull ups since she treats them like a diaper.  I might have to do laundry every day but at least she will stop getting diaper rash from her pull up and maybe she will stop being so stubborn soon and can go to big girl panties.  But I found a coupon online that gave me 25% off.  So if you are in the need for potty training tools or waterproof training pants that are wonderful, use 25-off-newsletter …read more

I told you months ago that I redid my hall bathroom. I saved hundreds of dollars by doing it myself.  Many of you wanted to see before and after pictures. Well, I have just won a b5 contest and a brand new Sony Power Shot digital camera is mine! I CAN’T BELIEVE IT! I NEVER WIN ANYTHING!
So here are my before and after pic’s. Well, the before floor images are from my bathroom with the same horrible tile and then the after shots are of my new bathroom. I still need to decorate but …read more

It always seems like I find someone every day who is talking about saving the environment.  Granted, I want to be a good steward of hte things I am gifted, but I also want to use disposable diapers and I enjoy a good Styrofoam cup that doesn’t sweat all over my car or coffee table.  So today I thought I would give you the top 10 green household cleaners.  See how you stack up to the list and let us know how you are doing.  Some will even save you money.  That’s my favorite part.

Vinegar, we have talked about vinegar …read more

Recently, we were sent a tip for a great hotline if you have questions about your home and how to keep germs from getting everywhere. Dr Kelly Reynolds (I just love her name <wink>), has partnered with Clorox to create a hotline for anyone who has question s on germs, how to tackle them, and how to hopefully keep colds out of your home. She is a microbiologist and mother of 3. That takes way too much brainpower and energy for me to even comprehend right now. She teaches at the University of Arizona and has …read more