Frugal Mom's Favorite Things: Fall Edition - Page 2

Bonniebelle38 · 08-03-2006, 11:33 AM

I don't have an example for every category but I do have a few favorites! 1st of I had a coupon so i thought I'd try the new "Fabreeze Noticeables" and IMO they really do work!! I live on a farm and we get all kinds of smells

So it's nice to catch a wiff of the Air freshener rather than cow manure once in a while!!

Also, I also just bought a big jug of Purex brand fabric softener and really like it, it works as well as Downey and only costs 1/2 as much, smells nice too!!

HTH

Alex's mommy · 08-03-2006, 11:45 AM

Article of Clothing: capris (the ones that come just below your knees)

Accessory: Earrings and necklace

Magazine: parents & star

Cleaning Product: soft scrub (makes sinks / tubs sparkle)

Personal Care/Hygiene Product: Clean and Clear facewashes.

Service: $20 oil changes at walmart

Food/Drink Product: Berries & Cream Dr Pepper

Gadget: Ipod Shuffle (who needs the expesive ones?)

Fragrance/Candles/Etc.: Bath & Body Works Wallflowers Plug ins!

Christy · 08-03-2006, 03:47 PM

bumping up...I'm sure others will want to add their 2 cents!

Jen143 · **Frugal Favorite Things**

Article of Clothing: jean shorts, khaki shorts, capri pants (for days when I want to be a little dressier)
Accessory: wristwatch, diamond stud earrings (mine are tiny)
Magazine: Redbook
Cleaning Product: vinegar, Mr. Clean Magic Erasers, Pledge Dusters w/ the handle and spray
Personal Care/Hygiene Product: just discovered Wet'n'Wild Bronzer (love it!)
Service: eyebrow wax, twice-a-year hair highlights
Food/Drink Product: Dunkin' Donuts Turbo Hot
Gadget: Tivo/DVR, Pampered Chef cheese grater (hand crank kind)
Fragrance/Candles/Etc.: Partylite Ocean Mist melts (home), mark by Avon Instant Vacation perfume

desertmom · **Real Simple**

Ladies who love Real Simple magazine: Has it changed? I tried it back in 2001 when I became SAHM and found everything, from the ideas to the ads, very high end and expensive. Has it become more realistic?

JSEVEN · 08-03-2006, 05:36 PM

Article of Clothing:Capri pants:khaki,denium,black, jogging suit,my tank tops,baby t-shirts
Accessory:My silver jewelries, my hair claws, and my watch bangle
Magazine:Women's Day, Home & Garden
Cleaning Product:Mr Clean magic eraser,Swifter wet and dry products
Personal Care/Hygiene Product:Pond's cold cream,almay cleanser
Service:none
Food/Drink Product:Diet Mtn. Dew
Gadget:My pink razor phone and computer
Fragrance/Candles/Etc.:Warm apple pie, vanilla, and Victoria secrets body sprays and etc...
Other:I like Tiffany's product.. :D

OmahaMommy · **favorites...**

Article of Clothing: yoga pants, old navy shirts
Accessory: bracelets, cute earings
Magazine: Everyday with Rachel Ray, People
Cleaning Product: Swiffer wet jet
Personal Care/Hygiene Product: Clinique astringent face cleaner, bath and body works lotion
Service: massages, pedicures
Food/Drink Product: dunkin donuts iced coffee, bagels
Fragrance/Candles/Etc.: pumpkin tarts from yankee candle that melt in the electric melter

mommamia · 08-03-2006, 06:22 PM

Article of Clothing: tank tops and shorts

Accessory: engagement ring/Mother's ring

Magazine: Redbook/ Parenting

Cleaning Product: Windex multi surface hands down use this for everything and Oust air sanitizer- they make fragrance free which is a life saver for me

Personal Care/Hygiene Product: Textureline shine and anti frizz serum and Nivea Multiple Results all in one anti aging treatment

Service: Massage/ Mail

Food/Drink Product: soy chips/ cherry diet coke/ calming tea/ Morton's Nature's Seasonings

Gadget: Remote entry keychain for car

Fragrance/Candles/Etc.: faintly scented pumpin pie, sugar cookie candles, whatever smells nice without giving me a migraine

Other:
Target unscented baby wipes, Publix Premium diapers

Jen · 08-03-2006, 06:34 PM

Article of Clothing: flip flops!!
Accessory: earrings
Magazine: Quick Cooking and Real Simple
Cleaning Product: magic eraser
Personal Care/Hygiene Product: oil of olay moisturizer
Service: massage
Food/Drink Product: Starbucks Carmel Frappuccino!
Gadget: lap top
Fragrance/Candles/Etc.: Yankee candle hazelnut coffee

jnbythesea · 08-03-2006, 07:19 PM

This is not a new product but maybe one that needs to be revisited: the rice cooker.

For years I scoffed at these (you know- how hard is it to cook rice, right?). But then one was given to me as a gift and- dang! All those years I was making rice the hard way. The rice cooker could not be easier: put in rice and water, press one button. That's it. And it will sit there and keep the rice warm for you unitl you are ready to eat. With two kids and rice as a major food staple for my food allergy dd, this has been a wonder gadget for me.

FYI: Quick Cooking Mag is now called Simple and Delicious (but it is still awesome).

Also- I used to like Real Simple mag but cancelled my subsrciption when it ran an article on major time wasters and listed breast feeding in the top ten. UGH.