Today's reader's savings tip comes from Rose over in Colorado! I recently had someone email me they'd like to see more tips on gardening for less, so enjoy this tip! asdf "Save your cardboard containers and start your herb plants in them! They fit well in the window and when ready, you can put the whole container in the planter with potting soil and water. Fresh herbs all … [Read more...] about Reader’s Saving Tip: Herbs in a Box
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Reader’s Savings Tip: Receipt Surveys
Today's savings tip comes from Yolanda! asdfr "I save at many restaurants by completing the surveys on the receipts. I have received free wings, drinks, fries, sandwiches, you name it! Now I make it a point to fill out every one so I can save no matter where I go!" asd Thanks Yolanda! I've even seen people pick up receipts left on tables and in parking lots before to … [Read more...] about Reader’s Savings Tip: Receipt Surveys
Reader’s Savings Tip: Oven Cleaner On The Tub
Today's tip comes from Helen down yonder in Tennesse! adsf "I live in apartments. and the tub is the hardest thing to clean. I have found out that oven cleaner works like magic! You just spray it on, let it set about 30 minutes, and wipe off with a sponge. It's that easy! It does not have to be the expensive oven cleaner. I buy the dollar store brand. Also, Febreze is kinda … [Read more...] about Reader’s Savings Tip: Oven Cleaner On The Tub
Daily Reader’s Savings Tip: Listerine Mosquito Repellant
This was an interesting tip submitted by our reader Rhonda in Virginia! "For an alternative to bug spray, all you need to do is get a bottle of original Listerine and dump it into a small spray bottle. (You can delete it with water as well to make a little go farther.) Now spray yourself or the area around where you are standing or sitting with the spray bottle. This will … [Read more...] about Daily Reader’s Savings Tip: Listerine Mosquito Repellant
Reader’s Savings Tip: Home Made Facial Scrub
Today's reader's savings tip comes from Erica in PA! "I save in many ways. One of my ways to save on beauty products, especially scrubs and toners is to make them! Here is my favorite ways to scrub and tone the skin! asdf 1. Brown Sugar Lemon and Olive Oil Scrub - 1 cup of brown sugar - 1/4 cup of olive oil *enough to make a paste** - 1/4 cup of lemon juice The … [Read more...] about Reader’s Savings Tip: Home Made Facial Scrub
Reader’s Saving Tip: Running Low on Cat Litter?
Today's Reader's Saving Tip comes to us from Amanda in New York! asdf "If I am running low on money, and I am almost out of kitty litter, I use a paper shredder to shred newspapers. The shredded paper can be used to replace kitty litter. The paper is absorbent, it's fairly easy to clean, and the paper and ink are non toxic to pets. This is also helpful for those pregnant … [Read more...] about Reader’s Saving Tip: Running Low on Cat Litter?
Cereal Box Wax Paper
Here's a savings tip for today that comes from Melanie down in Texas! If you have a chance, check out our "Savings Tip Giveaway" to learn more! asdf "I save the wax paper (the bag holding the cereal) inside my cereal boxes. All I do is wipe them off and put them in a big Ziploc bag. So, I never have to buy wax paper!" asdf What an awesome idea Melanie! I'm going to start … [Read more...] about Cereal Box Wax Paper