Another year has arrived! I can hardly believe it is 2011!!! I debated doing new year's resolutions and
decided that I want to make a resolution to simplify my life more! Another blog I read regularly had some great ideas for simplifying life and I will implement many of that blogger's suggestions plus my own. I am hoping that simplifying my life will also help me enjoy it more. I often feel that I have too much stuff all around, whether it be old clothes, things in storage, activities and commitments, it is all too much. It is time to simplify and be set free from all the stuff that complicates my life. I am going to prioritize things and the rest is gone!!! I can already feel the freedom!!!
Friday, December 31, 2010
Wednesday, December 1, 2010
A little here, a little there
How does one save money? A little here, a little there is my answer. Some ways in which I try to save money and be a good steward of the hard earned money my hubby earns is as follows:
1. I make our laundry detergent. I have done this for a little over two years now. The recipe is easy, takes
about 20 minutes to make and costs approximately five cents a load.
2. I make most of our household cleaners. It's amazing how effective white vinegar and tea tree oil are at
cleaning countertops and general hard surfaces. Plus, tea tree oil has antibacterial properties. I also make
glass cleaner out of rubbing alcohol, white vinegar and water.
3. I rarely use paper towels. I do keep them in the kitchen for emergencies, but prefer to use reusable,
washable white tea towels. A bit of bleach in the washer and air drying and they are like new.
4. I try not to use the dryer. Unfortunatley, at this time our subdivision does not allow clotheslines, so I use
drying racks in our upstairs office. I find our clothes are not fading as quickly too!
5. I go to GoodWill when we need something before going to department stores. I picked up a pair of
fabulous kid's pajamas for $2.25 recently.
6. Recently, I have been bringing along my coffee on outings. A Starbucks Peppermint Mocha was running
me about $4.50. I purchase Carnation brand Peppermint Mocha Creamer for $2.80 and it lasts a while.
I hope this gives you some ideas of how to save a little bit of money here and there!
1. I make our laundry detergent. I have done this for a little over two years now. The recipe is easy, takes
about 20 minutes to make and costs approximately five cents a load.
2. I make most of our household cleaners. It's amazing how effective white vinegar and tea tree oil are at
cleaning countertops and general hard surfaces. Plus, tea tree oil has antibacterial properties. I also make
glass cleaner out of rubbing alcohol, white vinegar and water.
3. I rarely use paper towels. I do keep them in the kitchen for emergencies, but prefer to use reusable,
washable white tea towels. A bit of bleach in the washer and air drying and they are like new.
4. I try not to use the dryer. Unfortunatley, at this time our subdivision does not allow clotheslines, so I use
drying racks in our upstairs office. I find our clothes are not fading as quickly too!
5. I go to GoodWill when we need something before going to department stores. I picked up a pair of
fabulous kid's pajamas for $2.25 recently.
6. Recently, I have been bringing along my coffee on outings. A Starbucks Peppermint Mocha was running
me about $4.50. I purchase Carnation brand Peppermint Mocha Creamer for $2.80 and it lasts a while.
I hope this gives you some ideas of how to save a little bit of money here and there!
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