Hydrogen Peroxide for cleaning

Just a quick post to let you know about a new cleaner I have discovered.  Mix equal parts hydrogen peroxide and water in a spray bottle.  It is a great general purpose cleaner but it is by far the best on those little crevices around sinks and showers.  Spray it on, allow the bubbles to do the work, and come back later and rinse away.  And best of all it's super cheap.

Coupons

I have recently dove into the wonderful world of coupons.  I must say that I have always thought myself to be a fairly savvy shopper but I am loving this.  I am getting name brand stuff for free or nearly free.  While I am certainly not in the land of Extreme Couponing as I have limited space for buying things that can't be used in a decent amount of time.  I have found that I love the thrill of the hunt and getting items such as razors, toothpaste, mouthwash, and soap totally for free.  I plan to begin adding tips for the new coupon shoppers in the next few days.

I am also starting to sell on eBay again to earn some extra money and clear out some clutter.  My youngest daughter has way too much stuff so it is getting out of here.

Little Changes Reap Large Rewards

One huge part of saving money in a household is simply by enlisting the help of the whole family. If everyone is involved it can become a great bonding experience for the family unit. My family loves to go bargain hunting. My six year old can spot a yard sale sign from a half mile away. A great Saturday outing is going thrift store shopping. Even my teen daughter loves a bargain. She is thrilled by going to the Goodwill and finding a whole cart full of clothing for what her friends pay for one outfit at the mall. We do enjoy the mall but only for the people watching. LOL

We also try to recycle. I think that is a natural part of saving money. Why buy trash can liners for those small bathroom cans when you get tons of them every time you go grocery shopping? We also normally use cloths for cleaning instead of buying disposable anything. We use natural cleaning products such as vinegar for most cleaning jobs. Why poison the environment and waste money on toxic chemicals when vinegar, baking soda, and a little elbow grease will handle most cleaning jobs equally as well?