Last weekend, I discovered that my pressed powder had fallen apart while in my purse. It was a fairly new compact, so I hated to think of how much would be wasted if I were to just throw it away. Instead, I repaired it myself. It's so easy to do, … [Read more...]
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Frugal Gift Idea: DIY Paperwhite Narcissus Kits
Paperwhite Narcissus bulb kits are sold this time of year, but it’s really easy to make your own --and so much cheaper! You can make a kit of your own or assemble it yourself before you present it to teachers, friends, and relatives. Here's … [Read more...]
Mommysavers Hits ALDI Headquarters: Taste-Testing, Wine, Interesting Facts and FUN!
Mommysavers.com has been a fan of saving money on groceries at ALDI for a long time. So when our forum manager Shell recently had the opportunity to visit their company headquarters in Batavia, IL she jumped at the chance! Shell was among a select … [Read more...]
Fun and Frugal: Rice Craft for Kids
Fun and Frugal: Rice Craft for Kids This simple, frugal craft idea takes only minutes to make but keeps kids busy for hours! You'll Need: 1 C. white rice 1 tsp. rubbing alcohol 3-4 drops food coloring Mix ingredients above in a bowl. … [Read more...]
Cleaning Recipes
GLASS AND WINDOW CLEANER 1/2 c. ammonia 1 pt. rubbing alcohol 1 tsp. laundry detergent 2 qt. water Mix the ingredients in a large bottle. Makes 2 quarts. _____________ COPPER AND BRASS SPRAY CLEANER white vinegar 3 Tbsp. … [Read more...]
3 Ways to Dye Rice and St. Patrick’s Day Sensory Box Activity
A new homemade activity the kids and I have been exploring lately is the sensory box concept. We've tried a few different themes and variations on sensory boxes. One that I wanted to try was dyeing rice different colors to use as filler in the … [Read more...]