Are you trying to get rid of stubborn messes and save money? Then you need this DIY Goo Be Gone! This all-natural solution is your ticket to a hassle-free cleaning experience. Get rid of adhesives, grease, and grime quickly and safely with this simple 3-ingredient mixture. Put it together in minutes and start enjoying cleaner surfaces without any hassle--and without spending a fortune at the store. Amazing 3 Ingredient DIY Goo Be Gone I love how easy this recipe is and safe that I can have my kids help me out and not work about the chemicals they are using. I have slowly been replacing my cleaning products with homemade versions recently. What can I use in place of Goo Gone? On my hunt for something cheaper than Goo Be Gone I found this question asked a lot. Baby … [Read more...]
Homemade Natural Degreaser
Are you tired of using toxic chemicals to get rid of grime and grease when cleaning? Use this safe, toxic-free Natural Degreaser to clean your stove, kitchen area, and other parts of the home with ease. The Importance of Using a Natural Degreaser Many of the cleaning products marketed today contain harsh ingredients that are harmful to continue breathing in each day. If you’ve noticed that a lot of the products you used in the past to get rid of grease and grime smelt bad and contained toxic ingredients, you may have decided that you’d like to make a switch. Using a Natural Degreaser is beneficial because it doesn’t contain those bad ingredients. Although it’s not full of chemicals, it still gets the job done and leaves the home smelling fresh when you’re done with … [Read more...]
DIY Glass Cleaner Recipe – Better Than Windex
One of the things I spend the most money on at the store outside of food and diapers is cleaning products, like glass cleaner. So I am looking for ways to save money on them and let's face it, how many have you bought that you just don't like? Well, that's one of a few reasons I started looking for a DIY glass cleaner recipe and now I'm sharing the one I love with you. Raise your hand if you have a cabinet under your sink, a shelf in your pantry, a closet, or even a spot in the garage that is full of cleaning products. *Raises Hand* Now think about how many of the products are just sitting there because you bought them, tried them out and they didn't work or you didn't like them for one reason or another? At least half I'm guessing? This problem is a big part of why I … [Read more...]
DIY Homemade Febreze
I love Febreze. Let's face it trying to wash a couch is a hassle. It can drain your budget fast especially when you use it as I do. My Homemade Febreze is how I get away with not having to wash the comforters on the beds as often or shampoo carpets, or wash the curtains but still want the just-washed smell. I'm not the only one right?! Well if you use Febreze you know it's not cheap. So I went on a hunt to find a way to make my own! This is the best recipe I have found! This homemade Febreeze is simple to make and is MUCH cheaper! I sat down to figure out the price once. You can buy Snuggle online for $4.99 and baking soda for under $1. I figured each bottle cost less than 25¢ to make. Febreze in-store at its lowest is just over $4 a bottle. HUGE savings when you use several bottles a … [Read more...]
30 Easy Uses for Lavender Oil You Need to Know!
Ok I know I'm late to the game, but I hadn't experienced the benefits of Essential Oils until recently. We came to Florida, and it had been years since I've lived there so my allergies hit me full force! To lavender oil and told to try it on me and the kiddos and overnight we saw an improvement! Then I started seeing all this other stuff this one bottle of oil can do! I was shocked! So here are some of the amazing uses for lavender oil can help with plus a bonus idea for parents! 30 Easy Uses for Lavender Oil You Need to Know! I want to answer some questions I keep seeing in the hope they will help you out as well! If I don't answer your questions here leave them in the comments I'm happy to help! Can I apply lavender oil directly to the skin? Some people say yes but I was … [Read more...]
Natural Toothpaste – Flavored Coconut Oil Toothpaste
Finding a truly all natural toothpaste can be hard, so we decided to make out own. This was we know what goes into it and we tried a few recipes and loved the coconut oil toothpaste the best. You can sweeten it and even flavor it any way you want. Natural Toothpaste - Flavored Coconut Oil Toothpaste A few years ago my the store ran out of the laundry soap we used, so I go another free and clear brand, and within days my son started breaking out in hives. This caused us to start making our own laundry soap and haven't had him break out in hives since. Another plus is it saved us money! This prompted us to start seeing what else we could make to save some money. We have begun making our own window cleaner, and it worked better than the name brand we were paying for! We also recently … [Read more...]
Doc’s Old Time Pain Cream – All Natural Pain Relief
Ok ya'll how many of you work at a computer all day? I do but I bet you know that reading the blog and all. The pain in my neck and shoulders from being on a computer all day gets to me more often than not. I am lucky, if it gets too bad I can take a moment go lie on a heating pad and take a break. I bet most of you are unable to do that. Many of us who sit at a computer, myself included also have some form of carpal tunnel. What about you that have had kids and now have lower back pains? What are we to do? So I started looking into all natural pain relief. Doc’s Old Time Pain Cream - All Natural Pain Relief Like anyone who has pains from 4 kid and working at a computer all day I started to rely on some form of ibuprofen, but have your read the side effect on that stuff? It's not … [Read more...]
Benefits of Green Cleaning
Nobody likes getting sick. Unfortunately, some people become sick much more often than others. Why does this happen? Some of these people have weaker immune systems that make them more susceptible to illnesses that other people can avoid. However, there are a large number of people who become sick every day simply because they put themselves in situations where they are more prone to be exposed to harmful things. The sad truth is that many of these illnesses could have been easily prevented if the people took the necessary precautions. Here are a few simple ways to stay healthy in your home. 1. Floor cleaning chemicals The appearance of a hardwood or tile floor that has just been cleaned is something that is very pleasing to the eye. There is no question about this. However, that … [Read more...]
10 Unusual Uses for Lemons
Did you know that lemons are good for more than desserts and lemonade? Sure are! They’ve got a ton of different uses, especially in your home and beauty routines! They aren't just to increase your cleaners! Check out these 10 unusual uses for lemons and I promise! You’ll never look at them the same again! 10 Unusual Uses for Lemons Shine your copper pots – Dip a lemon cut in half in regular table salt and use it to scrub the bottom of your copper pots. They’ll look like new before you know it! Clean your disposal – Have a stinky disposal? Cut up pieces of lemon peel and drop them down into it. Run it like normal and the lemon peel will instantly freshen it! Remove stains on your whites – Does your favorite white shirt have a stain on it? Dribble some lemon juice on the … [Read more...]
DIY Laundry Soap
DIY Laundry Soap With the new year and my Budget Challenge in full swing, I am looking for ways to save money, while we still have some laundry soap on the self I don't plan on buying any more. I will be making it! This recipe has been used by every from the Duggars to many other bloggers who do DIY laundry soap! Amazon does sell a Laundry Soap Kit with these ingredients and I have priced it out it is cheaper to buy them separately by about $10!! 4 Cups - hot tap water 1 Fels-Naptha soap bar 1 Cup - Arm & Hammer Super Washing Soda ½ Cup Borax Related: 35 Uses for Fels Naptha That Will Change Your Life Directions Grate bar of soap and add to saucepan with the 4 cups of water. Stir continually over medium-low heat until soap dissolves and is melted. Fill a 5 gallon bucket … [Read more...]