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DIY Ceasar Salad Dressing Mix
Summer is almost here and that means more grilling, more picnics, and more salads. Lots and lots of salads please! Of course lots and lots of salads means we…
Homemade Laundry Soap – with Microwaved Ivory!
Update December 2025: This post post was written in 2013 when I was still adding bar soap to my homemade laundry soap. But as time went along, I felt that…
Make Your Own Potato Chips
It’s been said that a big part of getting a job done is having the right tools. *So True* When it came to making my own potato chips this…
3 Store Bought Cleaners I Can’t Give Up
It’s no secret that I like to make my own cleaners and I almost use nothing else now. Yes, ALMOST use nothing else. Almost. There’s a few store bought cleaners…
Make Your Own Bronzer
I heard an interesting comment the other day about using make-up to add some color to your cheeks. I was told . . . . Older women think “Blush”, younger…
Money Saving Tuna Chowder
Homemade soup should not be hurried. Maybe that’s why I don’t make it as often as I wish I would – I’m usually in too big of a hurry. …
How To Make Tomato Soup from Tomato Paste
This frugal strategy uses two cans of tomato paste to create a comforting batch of tomato soup. The milk used in this recipe is heated separately and added last to…
How to Decorate Jar Lids with Fabric
It sure sounded simple. But, alas, things in life often are not as simple as they first sound. In this case I was looking for a simple way to decorate…