How to make body wash from bar soap

How to make body wash from bar soap
1. Grate 2 bars of soap with a fine cheese grater.

2. Pour 1 1/2 cups of water and grated soap in a saucepan. Heat together over medium low until soap is dissolved, about 5 minutes.


3. Cool slightly. My soap had the consistency of whole milk at this point. Pour into bottles. I used 3, 8oz BBW lotion bottles. You can top off your bottles with more water to make 24 oz if you want. I didn't.


4. Cool completely overnight. Mine had the consistency of melted ice cream when cooled. Use a dime or nickle sized dollop on your poof.

Cheapest Hidden Cures at the Drugstore

Witch Hazel for Hemorrhoids
Traditionally, witch hazel is used to treat sunburns, mosquito bites, and other surface skin ailments. But the astringent quality of witch hazel can provide an instant effect on irritated hemorrhoid tissue, relieving itching, burning and general discomfort. Also, because it is a mild astringent, witch hazel helps shrink the inflamed veins that cause hemorrhoids. You can get witch hazel for about $6 at the drugstore, which is half the price of hemorrhoid creams or pads.

Zinc Gluconate Lozenges for Colds
When people get sick with the common cold, they will reach for any and all medicine to get rid of it – from cold and flu medicine to cough drops. Zinc lozenges help to get rid of colds quickly and efficiently. Studies have shown that zinc gluconate lozenges not only shorten the duration of the common cold, but they’re more effective than vitamin C in treating it. A bag of these lozenges is only $8 and you can take 3-4 per day. Plus, one bag of lozenges will cost a lot less than a cocktail of other medications.

Baking Soda for Canker Sores
Canker sores are harmless but irritating shallow sores that can be treated easily with baking soda. Your mouth’s acidity can irritate the sore further and make it more painful. The properties in baking soda neutralize the acidity and soothe the pain that comes with canker sores. Simply create a paste by mixing baking soda with water, and apply a thin layer with a cotton swab. Not only will it soothe the pain, but it also seals in the canker sore and gives it a chance to heal. Baking soda is only about a dollar, whereas canker sore numbing gels can cost about $7.

Nettle Tea for Seasonal Allergies
This tea has antihistamine properties, and can prevent hay fever or allergy attacks from happening in the first place. It also relieves annoying allergy symptoms like stuffy nose, sneezing and itchy eyes. Typically, allergy medications can cost around $15, but nettle tea is only about $3 for a box of 20 tea bags.

Want Shiny and Silky Hair?

Add 2 Tbsp of baking soda to 3 cups of water. After shampooing, rinse with the baking soda water and then use conditioner. Or, put your shampoo in your hand and then sprinkle a decent amount of baking soda on top of that. Then wash your hair.
The baking soda will REALLY help clarify your hair and leave it shiny and silky – kinda like it’s brand new.
Who Should Use This: It’s okay for any hair type (especially if you only do it once a week), but it’s best served for people who have issues with hard water or product build-up, dull hair, or hair that just hangs out and doesn’t have much life to it.

Keratosis Pilaris (bumps on arms and upper legs)

Keratosis Pilaris (Or Those Bumps On Your Upper Arms) – Apple Cider Vinegar and Sugar Scrub
I found a home remedy on a lady's blog and she has tried everything, as have I.
Washing with apple cider vinegar and then using a gentle sugar scrub. It takes two or three times of doing this to see any difference.

Here’s how to have NO MORE CHICKEN SKIN ARMS!

• In the shower, wash your upper arms with apple cider vinegar (you can dilute it or just use a teaspoon on a wet washcloth).
• Rinse your arms with water.
• Finish with a very gentle sugar scrub using 1/2 c. sugar with 1/2 c. coconut oil or grapeseed oil mixed in (which you can put in a jar and leave in your bathroom at all times if desired).
• After massaging gently for a minute or two, rinse this off and enjoy your arms – finally!

I will tell you my personal results in a week.

Sea Picture

Have a good picture and would look good on your walls. Blow up the picture and put the picture in a nice frame (side-by-side if you have two).

Deals of the week

Grocery shopping - Ontario

No frill:

Lean ground Beef 1.88 lb save 2.21 (packages are around $4 to $5)
Chocolate Milk 1% 4L 3.88 save 2.51
Extra Virgin Olive Oil 2.88 save 3.61
Butter salted (unsalted not on sale) 2.88
Mini watermelon 1.88
Mozzarella & Provolone 500g 3.88 save 2.11
Raw shrimp 340g  3.88 save 1.49
Salmon 4.88 save 1.09
Mini carrots 2lb 1.88
Ground Chicken (not in flyer) 2.88lb (Packages are around $3 - 4)
Kraft salad dressing 250ml .88 save 1.31
Diana Sauce 1.88 save 1.31
Unico Beans .88
Always pads and Tampax 2.88 save $1
Minute Maid Orange Juice 1.88 save 1.09
Folgers Coffee 7.88 save 3.09
Green Giant Veggies 1.88 save 1.05
Tetley tea 1.88
Classico sauce 1.88 save 1.79
Nescafe Coffee 3.88 save 2.59
Robin Hood Flour 4.88 save 4.61
Charmin basic tissue 4.88 save 4.11
Ben's Rice (brown and white) 4.99 save .50

Total saving: $49.51
I saved: $37.61 +

Don't forget to Price Match if you find a better price or sale somewhere else. Just bring your flyer with you.

Removing Pet Urine



I am an expert at removing pet urine. From the time I was born to now, we have had 12 animals that have lived at my parents at one time or another. I have found that once one animal pee somewhere, the others would just do it for the sake of it.

Step 1 - Blot the Urine
Your first step to cleaning a stain is to blot the liquid with paper towels until the towels no longer show any discolouration.

Step 2 - Use a BrushIt may be necessary to scrub the carpet. Start from the outside of the stain and move to the centre. Never scrub outward as you may spread the odour further out in the carpet.

Step 3 - Natural Pet Urine Remover
I have found the best products to use are hot water, white vinegar, baking soda, and lemon. I have also heard of using rubbing alcohol and club soda but have never tried.

I have used 1 cup of hot water, 1/4cup white vinegar, and if on hand All Purpose Cleaner. I use the lemon to get the vinegar smell out because after a while your house will smell like vinegar.

Rubbing alcohol can be applied directly to the stain. Allow it to soak, and then rinse the spot with cool water.

The acidity of white vinegar kills bacteria that causes odour, making it a good choice for a cat urine remover. Mix 3 parts water with 1 part white vinegar (spray bottle is a good idea). Put the solution on the stain. Rinse the area with soap and water.

Baking soda with water works as well. Apply the mixture to the carpet and rinse with soapy water. You can also sprinkle the baking soda directly onto the carpet to absorb the odour and liquid and vacuum it up.

Lemon also works since the acid eliminates odour causing bacteria. Squeeze lemon juice in some water and then scrub the soiled carpet with a cloth or brush. Rinse the carpet with soap and water.

Step 4 - Cat Urine Remover

Don’t ever use a cleaning product that contains ammonia on a cat urine stain because it will make the odour worse. Immediately clean up cat urine until there is no odour left, or the cat will continue to urinate in the same spot. Problems associated with a cat frequently urinating on the carpet are a dirty or inaccessible litter box, a dislike for certain kinds of litter, or stress due to separation anxiety, loneliness or illness.

How to clean ink stain???

Apply (do not rub) a cleaner by blotting it onto stain with a clean, white cloth. By loosening stain and immediately bloting it up, the stain should not spread.

1. Treat a thickly folded absorbent white cloth with Hair Spray, dab the affected area with cloth, and blot with dry towel simultaneously
2. Treat a thickly folded absorbent white cloth with Isopropyl Rubbing Alcohol, dab the affected area with cloth, and blot with dry towel simultaneously.
3. Treat a thickly folded absorbent white cloth or with Nail Polish Remover, dab the affected area with cloth, and blot with dry towel simultaneously
4. If one solvent cleaner does not adequately solve the problem, move down to the next in the order these cleaners are given. NEVER apply solvents directly onto surface.

 Also note that certain stains are permanent.

How to clean car lights?

Clean your headlights! Going on a big road trip. Here is a great tip on how to clean your car light so they will be as clean as new. Its is better then the $15 product that Eric bought to clean his car lights.  Get some toothpaste and put it on a dry cloth. Clean lights and rinse with water and wipe down with a wet cloth.

How to clean dirty baking sheet.

The "miracle" of baking soda and peroxide. Put 1/4 cup of baking soda in a bowl, add enough peroxide to make a paste. Rub on with sponge. Cleans EVERYTHING! Stove, oven, pans.

Save money on Wedding

Wedding Dress
Get what you love and make sure you swoon when wearing it! But, don’t break the bank. Ebay has quite a few custom wedding dress makers who can make exactly what you want or pretty close to it fir $200. It is best that you start this process early and test out some vendors by looking at previous work. Ebay also has overseas sellers who will sell you the dress at an insane discount because they sell their stock dresses to the same companies who mark it up 300-700% and sell it back to you.Wedding Invitations
People throw these out once the day is over so there’s no need to spend more than $150 in this area depending on how many guests you’re planning on having. Vista Print has an awesome deal for wedding invitations at $75 for $200 invitations. If you really want something fancy for your own memories then create that special invitation just for you and maybe your parents but otherwise, paying for something your guests will eventually toss in the trash is a waste of money.
Target also sells wedding invitations that can be printed out at home. Again, you may spend the same amount of money as Vista Print depending on how many guests you plan on having.

Bridesmaid Dresses
Whatever you do, please don’t make your bridesmaids spend $300+ on a dress. They will hate you for it especially if they can’t wear it again. Trust me, I’ve been there a few times! Give them information on how to rent a bridesmaid gown/dress as prices start as low as $65! Do them a favor and rent the dress!

DJ-Music
This is one area that has come down in price over the years with the advent of the iPod and other music devices. Unless the DJ is coming with his own equipment, talk them down to a decent price. Today, I would pay no more than $600 for a DJ at my wedding. When got married, they were charging $1500 for 4 hours. I didn’t go with that option and I am glad we didn’t. Bottom line is I would get a schedule of music I want played and have an iPod savvy friend or family member work the iPod during the course of the day. At the most you may need to rent speakers and other equipment but that’s it.

All in One Catering Hall (location + food/catering in one place)
This is often the best bet when trying to secure a catering hall with a wedding location. You pay for everything in one price rather than going a la carte when you find a location that doesn’t offer catering. Wedding caterers are known to jack up the prices because they know how to pull at your heart strings given the enormity of the big day. They will charge you extra down to the type of fork you use, so be savvy about this and get everything done for one low(er) price.
I was fortunate enough to be able to use my uncle’s home as he has a rather large estate at 10,000 square feet and 8 bedrooms. Therefore we were able to save $4000 on the location and move some of that money towards the caterer. You can even check with large estates that have gone empty if they are on the market. Check with the Realtor to see if the owner would be open to renting out the home for your big day.
Something else that helped cut costs is that since my family is Vegan, we did not have the cost markup that can come with having meat on the menu. Before you gag, no one knew the menu was vegan! Based on some of the selections, let’s just say the meat eaters thought we had meat on the menu! And to this day, people talk about the menu on our wedding day, it was indeed delish!
Photographer/Videographer
I tend to think that this is an area where you should splurge because this crystallizes all the memories of your wedding day via video or pictures. This is not the time to skimp and go with a photography student or a novice in the field. I’ve heard horror stories of people not showing up or forgetting film etc This isn’t limited to newbie video/photographers but personally, it isn’t a risk I would take. Still paying more than $2000 in this area is a bit much. Make sure you understand what you’re getting and talk to other brides to get a sense of their experiences.
Destination Wedding
This is my favorite option and I even wish we did this instead of staying stateside. Looking back, the whole wedding would have cost us no more than $7000 if we went this route. Brides are often concerned about some family members not being able to afford this option but if money is tight, do it. You can always have a party when you get back to announce your nuptials formally.
Looking at the Ritz Carlton in Jamaica (where I totally want to have a vow renewal ceremony!) and based on the numbers it would cost no more than $5000. I’m a little older now so it doesn’t bother me that certain people wouldn’t be able to make it. If they think you are important enough then they will make it their business to be there. And, if they can’t, that’s OKAY too. Remember, everyone who is supposed to be at your wedding will be, don’t sweat the people who can’t or won’t come if you choose this option. This is your day, own it.
As always negotiate prices in each area where you can! Nothing is set in stone as all vendors are eager to get your business. Most of the time they are expecting you to negotiate and have a price in mind based on your request. As the day nears, compose yourself and be mindful of your spending, but don’t forget to stop and soak it all up! You have one chance to get it right so don’t let anything mess it up!

Information from http://www.wisebread.com/best-money-tips-tips-for-a-frugal-wedding