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Clean Windows With Air Freshener

Queenofthehivemomof5 — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 08:01:38 +0000

Use air freshener to clean your windows and mirrors instead of window cleaner. Not only does it leave a streak-free shine but it also leaves a pleasent smell too!

Save Leftover Wine

Queenofthehivemomof5 — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 08:01:35 +0000

Do you have a little wine leftover that you are just not going to use before it goes bad? Don’t toss it down the sink! Instead pour the leftover wine into an ice cube tray and freeze until solid. Then empty the tray into a resealable freezer bag and store in the refrigerator. When a recipie for soups, sauces, casseroles or salad dressings call for a little wine, pull out your frozen wine cubes and add to your dish!

Get Blood Stains Out Of Clothes

Queenofthehivemomof5 — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 08:01:55 +0000

Blood stains on clothes? Not to worry! Just pour a little peroxide on cloth and proceed to wipe off every drop of blood. If it works for ER nurses it will work for you too!

Organize Those Pesky Electrical Cords

Queenofthehivemomof5 — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 08:01:58 +0000

Use an empty toilet paper roll to store appliance cords. It keeps them neat and you can write on the roll what appliance it belongs to. This also works for spare extension cords too!

Prevent Stains On Your Plastic Kitchen-Ware

Queenofthehivemomof5 — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 08:01:10 +0000

Spray your plastic kitchen-ware (Tupperware, Rubbermaid, etc.) with nonstick cooking spray before pouring in tomato-based sauces - no more stains.

Perfect Pancakes Everytime!

Queenofthehivemomof5 — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 08:01:43 +0000

Use a meat baster to “squeeze” your pancake batter onto the hot griddle - perfect shaped pancakes every time.

Herbs and Spices

Queenofthehivemomof5 — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 08:01:52 +0000

Dried Herbs and spices lose their potency quickly. Buy only a small amount at a time. When using fresh herbs an spices, use 3 times the amount of the dried.

Cleaning A Child’s Stuffed Animal

Queenofthehivemomof5 — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 00:12:52 +0000

If you have a favorite stuffed animal that needs a quick freshening up but you don’t want to put it in the washing machine (or it is not machine washable), just rub a little cornstarch into the toy’s fur. Let it stand awhile and then brush out. If the toy is a little musty smelling use baking soda and cornstarch instead!

Cool a hot car

Queenofthehivemomof5 — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 12:44:22 +0000

Getting into a hot car can be miserable. To cool the temperatures inside your car simply fill a small spray bottle with 50% rubbing alcohol and 50% water. Spritz the inside air of your car a few times and close the door and waits a minute or two. Open up the car and the temperature inside your car should have dropped a few degrees.

Slash your housing costs

Queenofthehivemomof5 — Sun, 05 Apr 2009 02:44:50 +0000

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average family spends nearly $7,798 a year on housing. Whether you own your home or rent, it pays to negotiate. See if one of these tips can help you pay less.

Ask for a lower rate. Refinancing a mortgage usually requires thousands of dollars in closing costs. If you own, ask your mortgage holder if you qualify for a lower rate; you might if you’ve had the mortgage for at least a year, you’ve made all the payments on time and you have a decent credit score. You’ll be charged $1,000 or so, but you’ll avoid the closing costs.

Talk to your landlord. If you rent your house or apartment, consider asking your landlord to lower your rent, especially if you’ve always paid it on time or you’ve made improvements to your home. You may also get a lower rent if you sign a longer lease. But keep in mind that this may not be an option if the real estate market in your area is hot.