Fill washing machine 1/2 full with COLD water, and add 1 Quart of
clear vinegar. Agitate for about 30 seconds, then add clothing
and agitate for about 2 minutes (long enough to thoroughly mix
all together). Turn off ‘Timer’ and let set for 10 minutes.
Repeat on/off method for about 5 times. Set timer to ‘ON’ and let
it run it’s full cycle.
Colors should be set and not bleed. (if vinegar isn’t available,
use 1 cup of table salt. This works just as well)
–By Cajun62234 from Collinsville, IL
Removing Coffee Stains from the Rim of Coffee Cups
Coffee stains on the inside of the rim of your coffee cups? Turn
them upside down in 1/2 inch of half and half white vinegar and
water for at least 30 minutes and then wash as usual.
–By Charlie from San Antonio, TX
Buy Each Child Their Own Colored Towel
Do less wash, buy each child a towel in their own color. When my
4 kids were growing up, I had a problem with them just throwing
their bath towels onto the bathroom floor. I remedied this by
buying each child their OWN towel in their own color. The rule
was that they were each responsible for their own towel. They had
to use the SAME towel all week long. I’d wash them all every
Saturday. If I saw a towel on the floor, I knew who it belonged
to. This not only stopped me from yelling about it, it also
taught them to take care of their belongings. Believe me, you’ll
do whole lot less wash!
–By Cyinda from Seattle
Saving Freak side note — In my family this would allow us to get our sibling in trouble by throwing someone else’s towel on the floor.
Brown Sugar Substitute
Did you know that Brown Sugar is really only White Sugar with
Molasses mixed in with it? I was so surprised when I found that
out. I feel so clever when I mix my own batch of brown sugar for
baking etc. It is so simple, saves storage space, and is much
cheaper.
For 1 cup of brown sugar I add approximately 1 Tbsp of molasses.
I add more or less molasses depending if I want the light brown
sugar or the dark. No more worries now when I don’t have enough
brown sugar for that recipe. I never seem to run out of white
sugar, but always of brown sugar.
Happy Baking!
–By Sue from Calgary, Alberta
Swagbucks uses Google and Ask.com for its searches. Having the Google search as its backbone makes it a much more useful service than Blingo. There is a small difference with the way this program works when it comes to prizes. Each search you do gives you an opportunity to win Swag Bucks. I have earned as many as five at a time but usually I get one or two. These bucks accumulate and allow you to “purchase” prizes. I have been using this service for a couple of weeks now and am up to 20 swag bucks. you can get a $5 gift card to Starbucks for only 50 Swag Bucks and a $50 gift card to Best Buy is 408. So when it comes down to it each swag buck is worth between one to two cents. Not a bad deal for just switching to a search engine that gives you the same results as Google
]]>Restaurant.com is cutting 60% off of its already discounted gift certificates using code “ALLSTAR”
Linens N Things has $5 off of $15 using this coupon in store
Get 20% off at Ann Taylor Loft using coupon code “1074016307″
Jet Blue will give you $15 off each way on select flights using code “FF1508″
Get an extra 20% off of closeout jewlery at JC Penney and get a free 18″ strand or pearls
Timberland gives 20% off with no minimum using code “GETGAS”
Hanes.com has 50% off on its clearance sale plus and additional 20% off using code “KIDSUW”
American Eagle slashes 50% off the prices on its mens jeans and gives you an extra 15% off with code “57960481″
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Free Sample of Almond Accents from Sunkist
Sign up for KMart e-mail updates and get 2 $5 coupons
Free Sample of Airborne Seasonal
Coupon for $50 off a $100 or more purchase at Value City Furniture
Coupon for free Blue Bunny Ice Cream (first 1000 daily if Central Park reaches right temperature)
Free Lampkin Golf Grip (make sure to check last three boxes no so you do not end up with trial)
Coupon for $1 off Pillsbury Toaster Streudel
For all the Coffee Drinkers out there become a Java Beta Tester and get a free coffee sample
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Tomorrow I will post the usual Wednesday Deals and Then Thursday I will be back to regular posting.
]]>Restaurant.com is running 50% off of their already discounted gift certificates using code “DELICIOUS” That means a $25 gift certificate is only $5
American Eagle is running up to 70% off on its Clearance Sale
20% off any 1 item at Linens n Things using this printable coupon
Get an extra 20% off Old Navy Clearance items using code “EXTRA20″
JC Penney gives 15% off with no minimum using code “julysrv8″ and 20% off a $75 purchase using code “WKIT862″
Shoes.com has 60% off in its clearance section plus get an extra 15% off using code “JULYSAVE”
]]>Free sample of Dove or Neutrogena facial cleaning cloths
Free sample scotts Xtreme Rags
Coupon for $2 off Honey Bunches of Oats Just Bunches cereal
Free Sample of Dove Hair care products
Free Sample of Pero instant coffee
$11 in cloting care coupons
Coupon for $5 off Iams dog food
Free sample of Nivea for men shave gel
Free sample of Old Spice body wash
Free Attune wellness bar (100 given away daily)
Free sample Ruhoff Enzymatice Cleaner
Get a free Zaxby’s nibbler on 7/7 between 2:30 and 4:30
and finally July 11th is cow apreciating day at Chick-Fil-A. Dress like a cow and get free food, details here
]]>Circuit City has its 4th of July Super Sale.
Sears is running a 3-day 4th of July sale with up to 60% off.
Office Depot has a great sale going on plus get an extra 10% off with code “78445094“
eDressMe is running up to 80% off
JR.com runs a sale today with 55 items marked down
Amazon runs a sale every friday so check out their amazing deals on 173 items
Finally Geeks.com is running its half yearly sale with up to 90% off
]]>I have been trying to find a low cost way for my wife to travel back and forth to work. Currently she is driving 32 miles one way and with the rise in gas prices this starts to eat away at the budget. I have compensated by cutting back in other areas but it would be nice if I could just pay less for commuting expenses. I have looked at many different options and the EV makes the most sense from a per day cost analysis. The problem is they are expensive to buy, expensive to convert and expensive to maintain. Purchasing one is out of the question because they haven’t really been around long enough to create a competitive market. Converting a gasoline running vehicle makes sense since it would only be a one time expense and electric motors will last longer than the other parts inside the vehicle. The only drawback is the maitenance and the one thing that kills the price is the cost of replacing batteries every three to five years. The current batteries available to the consumer are either expensive or do not last very long (the cheap ones break and the good ones cost too much).
This technology could completely change the cost of commuting to work. Right now the cost per mile of an EV is between three and seven cents. To put that in perspective at $4.00 a gallon a vehicle would have to get 60 miles to the gallon to get the same cost per mile. The best part is you do not have to give up your SUV. The electic motor could be used to power any type of vehicle you like. That is what makes this idea so great. You don’t have to go riding around in a micro machine in order to experience significant cost savings. $300 million is only one dollar for every man, woman, and child in the U.S. and this kind of technology would make all of our lives better.
]]>Kenneth Cole has up to 70% off in its Falling Prices Sale
Graveyardmall.com has the Handyman 1600 piece tool set for $5 plus $6 shipping and handling
Sears has the Yukon express 80-piece wooden train set for only $19.79 that is 67% off the regular price.
Linens ‘n Things has the Allegra Solid Chocolat Duvet Set for $39.99 after you use coupon code “26620000008″ to get and extra 20% off
Kohl’s is slashing its prices on clothing storage with up to 50% off plus use code “NEW3171″ to get an extra 10% off
For my buddy Adam MLB.com knocks an extra 25% off all of its clearance items
Get 10% off with no minimum at Target using code “GOIH5SPN”
Get 10% off one item at Best Buy using the printable coupon (reward zone members get 12%)
and get $5 off of $25 using code “922907″ at Babies R Us
The rules that I use are that if a person gives average service they get 15%, above average 20%. below average 10% (even though I am always tempted to leave 2 pennies). If someone give amazing service and goes well beyond the call of duty I will tip 25%. This rarely happens so I have to really be wowed to get to that point.
To some this method seems stingy and others it will seem excessive, but having been a server in the past and with a few friends still in the profession I find that these percentages are what is expected from the industry. The tips these individuals receive is their real income. Their hourly wage is very low and basically takes care of the taxes they have to pay and nothing more. So next time you go cheap on the tip remember you are hurting the person that has been working hard to keep you happy.
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