tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-82762433361478543992024-02-19T11:05:58.672-06:00My Life By JessAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01498117345133702655noreply@blogger.comBlogger189125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8276243336147854399.post-63954061686164944322016-12-19T20:00:00.000-06:002016-12-20T09:50:08.175-06:00Tips and Tricks Link Party #98Our last link party of the year is now live. Thanks so much for all the fun of the past year! I'll be taking a blogging break through January. Have a wonderful Christmas and a very happy New Year!<br />
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Cassie (<a href="http://southeastbymidwest.com/" target="_blank">Southeast by Midwest</a>) - <a href="http://thecraftyblogstalker.com/peppermint-sugar-scrub-recipe/" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">Peppermint Sugar Scrub</span></a> from The Crafty Blog Stalker</div>
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Gabby (<a href="http://nottooshabbygabby.com/" target="_blank">Not Too Shabby Gabby</a>) - <a href="http://yourvibrantfamily.com/3-minute-diy-peppermint-hot-chocolate-natural-dairy-free/" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">Peppermint Hot Chocolate</span></a> from Your Vibrant Family</div>
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It's that time of year once again when all the holiday activities, concerts and parties start happening is quick succession. The kids are excited, but for me it just ends up being more work in my already busy schedule. {Is that too cynical?} I always try to get over myself and step up the the proverbial plate for my little ones - whether at home or in helping with school activities.<br />
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I ran across some pictures on my computer from either my son or daughter's preschool party game. Even though this is a classic game, the kids had so much fun with it being made over into a snowman! Best thing for me was how quick and easy it was to get ready for the party.<br />
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Design a nose for your new snowman. Or use <a href="http://wp.me/P872wx-b3" target="_blank">this free printable</a> I whipped up for you.</div>
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And make enough to have for each of the kids participating. Names on the front or back to keep track of who put which nose where is a big help. (ahem.... experience)</div>
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Now sit back and enjoy watching all the kids' faces light up when you hang the poster on the wall and give them each a nose of their very own. AND........ don't forget the blind fold. 😉</div>
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If you do this, please share with us over on the<a href="https://www.facebook.com/mylifebyjessicawise/" target="_blank"> Facebook page</a>! I would love to see any other ideas you all have done as winter or Christmas classroom games, too.</div>
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- <a href="http://www.loulougirls.com/2016/11/homemade-california-rolls.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">Homemade California Rolls</span></a> from Lou Lou Girls<br />
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- <a href="http://countrymousecityspouse.com/homemade-liquid-castile-soap/" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">Homemade Liquid Castle Soap</span></a> from County Mouse City Spouse<br />
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Krysta (<a href="http://krystasteen.com/" target="_blank">KrystaSteen.com</a>)<br />
- <a href="http://yourvibrantfamily.com/easy-30-day-christmas-countdown-bible-study-free-video/" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">30 Day Christmas Countdown Bible Study</span></a> from Your Vibrant Family<br />
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Kathleen (<a href="http://www.fearlesslycreativemammas.com/" target="_blank">Fearlessly Creative Mammas</a>)<br />
- <a href="http://simplepracticalbeautiful.com/personalized-water-bottle-holder/" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">Personalized Water Bottle Holder</span></a> from Simple Practical Beautiful<br />
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Jessica (<a href="http://mylifebyjessicawise.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">My Life By Jess</a>)<br />
- <a href="http://www.marilynstreats.com/triple-layer-pumpkin-cheesecake-pie/" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">Triple Layer Pumpkin Cheesecake Pie</span></a> from Marilyn's Treats<br />
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Gabby (<a href="http://nottooshabbygabby.com/" target="_blank">Not Too Shabby Gabby</a>)<br />
- <a href="http://margaretsmorsels.blogspot.com/2016/11/roll-dough-creation.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">Pumpkin Shaped Dinner Rolls</span></a> from Margaret's Morsels</div>
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Keeping everything straight, knowing what to focus on and having a plan, makes the holidays so much more enjoyable. That's what drove me to come up with a Christmas pack that will help me keep all the items I have to juggle during this time of year from dropping and crumbling around my feet. Of course I know there are others out there who need some help in this area, too, so I'm offering it for free to anyone who joins the <a href="https://app.convertkit.com/landing_pages/125214?v=6" target="_blank">My Life E-club</a>! <br />
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A great way to start off the gift buying process is to actually know what your kids (or others) <i>really</i> want this year. I know my kids pretty well, but there's always something on the list that will surprise me. And then there are times when I'm sooooo last month on what they like. (Know the feeling?)<br />
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This Wish List has plenty of room for the little ones to put all their wishes down so parents or grandparents have a better idea of what they want. And, with two list per sheet (with a cut guide line), you'll be able to print as many as you need using less paper.<br />
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If you been visiting the blog for long, you know what a stickler I am on staying within our budget. Spending more that we have, doesn't make for a very merry Christmas for us. Ever. It took us years to realized that <i>starting</i> the process with a limit makes it so much easier to <i>stay</i> where we need to monetarily. This budgeting sheet has a place for a total overall budget and also a spot to write in exactly how much you can spend on each person on your gifting list. <br />
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There's a total of three pages, but obviously you can print as many as you need to cover your gifting needs. On page 2 and 3 there's even a space for jotting down notes for those ideas that might come about while planning or shopping.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01498117345133702655noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8276243336147854399.post-23864159709705133852016-11-14T20:03:00.000-06:002016-11-16T09:21:01.977-06:00Tips & Tricks Link Party #93<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://fearlesslycreativemammas.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Tips-and-Tricks-Collage.jpg" rel="attachment wp-att-9323"><img alt="Tips and Tricks Link Party" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-9323" src="http://fearlesslycreativemammas.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Tips-and-Tricks-Collage.jpg" height="480" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Happy Halloween!!</span></div>
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Thanks for joining the party again this week. Last week was pretty spectacular and I can't wait to see what everyone has to share this week.</div>
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Krysta (<a href="http://krystasteen.com/" target="_blank">KrystaSteen.com</a>) </div>
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<a href="http://www.palmettosandpigtails.com/halloween-wreath-made-yarn/" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">Yarn Ball Wreath</span></a> from Palmettos and Pigtails</div>
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Kathleen (<a href="http://www.fearlesslycreativemammas.com/" target="_blank">Fearlessly Creative Mammas</a>) </div>
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<a href="http://www.loulougirls.com/2016/10/stuffed-chicken-parmesan.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">Stuffed Chicken Parmesan</span></a> from Lou Lou Girls</div>
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Cassie (<a href="http://southeastbymidwest.com/" target="_blank">Southeast by Midwest</a>) </div>
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Gabby (<a href="http://nottooshabbygabby.com/" target="_blank">Not Too Shabby Gabby</a>) </div>
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Isn't it crazy how quickly the days seem to be going by this year? I'm not sure if it's because I'm getting older or what's going on, but every day, month, year seems to be gone just a little faster than the previous.<br />
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Now that October is coming to a close, those of us in the U.S. will be focusing on Thanksgiving and looking forward to spending time with family and reflecting on all the tangible and intangible things we have to be thankful for in our lives. This whole idea of <i>being thankful</i> really got me thinking this year - more specifically, how to help my family {ahem - kids} truly see how much we all have to be thankful for. This, of course, got the wheels in my brain turning, my creative juices started flowing and I got to work trying to make the idea in my mind a reality.<br />
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This is what I'm going to be using with all our kids this November as a countdown to Thanksgiving Day. 24 days of listing all the things we have to be thankful for in this life we live. And having 24 different blanks to fill should help the kids to branch out in their thinking beyond the usual family members, pets and favorite toys.</div>
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Happy Monday! Hope you all are doing well!</h2>
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<a href="http://www.refinedroomsllc.com/go-paperless-in-the-kitchen/" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">3 Ways to Go Paperless in the Kitchen</span></a> from Refined Rooms LLC</div>
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Kathleen (<a href="http://www.fearlesslycreativemammas.com/" target="_blank">Fearlessly Creative Mammas</a>) - <a href="http://sunshineandasummerbreeze.blogspot.com/2016/10/diy-pokeball-costume.html?m=1" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">DIY Pokeball Costume</span></a> from Sunshine and a Summer Breeze</div>
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Krysta (<a href="http://krystasteen.com/" target="_blank">KrystaSteen.com</a>) - <a href="http://keepingitrreal.blogspot.com.es/2016/10/apple-cinnamon-rolls.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">Apple Cinnamon Rolls</span></a> from Keeping it Real</div>
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Cassie (<a href="http://southeastbymidwest.com/" target="_blank">Southeast by Midwest</a>) - <a href="http://madeinaday.com/2016/10/10/fall-pumpkin-metallic-ribbon-wreath/" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">Fall Pumpkin Metallic Wreath</span></a> from Made in a Day</div>
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Jessica (<a href="http://mylifebyjessicawise.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">My Life By Jess</a>) - <a href="http://pennypincherjenny.com/candy-corn-craft-cute-and-easy/" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">Candy Corn Craft</span></a> from Penny Pincher Jenny</div>
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Gabby (<a href="http://nottooshabbygabby.com/" target="_blank">Not Too Shabby Gabby</a>) - <a href="http://www.cookingwithcarlee.com/2016/10/maple-pumpkin-butter-pumpkinweek.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">Maple Pumpkin Butter</span></a> from Cooking with Carlee</div>
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<a href="http://tikkido.com/blog/savory-shortbread-pesto-parmesan-basil-crackers-recipe" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">Pesto Shortbread Savory Crackers</span></a> from Tikido<br />
Kathleen (<a href="http://www.fearlesslycreativemammas.com/" target="_blank">Fearlessly Creative Mammas</a>)<br />
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Do you ever have times when you see a dish or recipe and you automatically think of that one person who always made it for pitch-ins, holidays or a special 'just because' day? This is one of those recipes for me.<br />
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Growing up we had a lot of get togethers with friends- any time of year, any occasion. I can sit here now, close my eyes, and think of dishes that always seemed to be at the gatherings and know <i>exactly</i> who brought what side, dessert, or casserole with them.<br />
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Pretzel Salad was always Jan's dish. She didn't bring it every time, but you should have seen everyone's eyes light up when it was placed on one of the long tables already groaning from all the other delicious foods.<br />
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I came across this very recipe just a couple days before a pitch-in in our new location and thought it would be very appropriate to share with our new friends here in Texas. I've had several requests for the recipe and thought I'd go ahead and share today with all of you.<br />
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<b><u>Jan's Pretzel Salad</u></b><br />
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</u></b> 1 cup broken pretzels<br />
1 stick melted butter<br />
1/3 cup sugar<br />
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Mix ingredients until pretzels are coated. Roast in a 400° oven for 7 minutes. Remove and stir until cool.<br />
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8 oz cream cheese<br />
1/2 cup sugar<br />
1 15 oz can crushed pineapple ~ drained<br />
8 oz Cool Whip<br />
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Cream sugar and cream cheese until smooth. Add pineapple and mix. Fold in Cool Whip.<br />
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Keep pretzel mixture and cream cheese mixture separate until ready to serve. Enjoy!<br />
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Kathleen (<a href="http://www.fearlesslycreativemammas.com/" target="_blank">Fearlessly Creative Mammas</a>)<br />
- <a href="http://dreamingofleaving.com/2016/08/24/easy-slow-cooker-dessert-recipes/" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">Easy Slow Cooker Dessert Recipes</span></a> by Dreaming of Leaving</div>
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- <a href="http://www.makeiteasycrafts.com/2016/08/how-to-quickly-make-fun-geometric-book.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">Geometric Book Cover</span></a> by Make it Easy Crafts</div>
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Krysta (<a href="http://krystasteen.com/" target="_blank">KrystaSteen.com</a>)<br />
- <a href="http://www.smilingnotes.com/2016/08/19/quick-easy-quinoa-salad/#more-12131" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">Quick and Easy Quinoa Salad</span></a> by Smiling Notes</div>
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Heather (<a href="http://www.stringtownhome.com/" target="_blank">Stringtown Home</a>)<br />
- <a href="http://madeinaday.com/2016/08/25/blown-glass-pumpkin-mercury-makeover/" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">Blown Glass Pumpkin</span></a> by Made in a Day</div>
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Jessica (<a href="http://mylifebyjessicawise.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">My Life By Jess</a>)<br />
- <a href="http://courtneyscookbook.com/2016/08/22/peach-blueberry-crisp/" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">Peach Blueberry Crisp</span></a> by Courtney's Cookbook</div>
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- <a href="http://just2sisters.com/healthy-crock-pot-recipes/" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">40 Healthy Crock Pot Recipes</span></a> by Just 2 Sisters</div>
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The party is starting up again!! Great shares last week. Check out the hosts' picks or head back to <a href="http://mylifebyjessicawise.blogspot.com/2016/08/tips-tricks-link-party-80.html" target="_blank">last week's post</a> to see all the shares. </div>
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<a href="http://redoityourselfinspirations.blogspot.com/2016/08/cedar-chest-restoration.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">Cedar Chest Restoration</span></a> from Redo it Yourself Inspirations Kathleen (<a href="http://www.fearlesslycreativemammas.com/" target="_blank">Fearlessly Creative Mammas</a>)</div>
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<a href="http://courtneyscookbook.com/2016/08/15/chocolate-peanut-butter-pretzel-bites/" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">Chocolate Peanut Butter Pretzels</span></a> from Courtney's Cookbook Gabby (<a href="http://nottooshabbygabby.com/" target="_blank">Not Too Shabby Gabby</a>)</div>
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<a href="http://www.frugelegance.com/story-book-baby-shower-wreath/" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">Storybook Baby Shower Wreath</span></a> from Frugelegance Jessica (<a href="http://mylifebyjessicawise.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">My Life By Jess</a>)</div>
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<a href="http://penny-pennystreasures.blogspot.com/2016/08/hallway-reveal.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">Hallway Reveal</span></a> from Penny's Vintage Home Heather (<a href="http://www.stringtownhome.com/" target="_blank">Stringtown Home</a>)</div>
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It's true. I absolutely LOVE saving money.<br />
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This <strike>obsession</strike> love carries over into most areas of my life - clothes, furniture, decorating, eating out..... The list could go on, but I think you get the idea.<br />
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I've also found 4 simple ways to save money when cleaning around the house that I'm sharing with you today!<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"><u>1. Ditch the Paper Towels</u></span></b><br />
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</b> Yep. You read that right. Ditch'em - at least when cleaning. <br />
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Let's do a quick cost comparison, shall we? I did all of this online, and added the links for you to see. (I'll also apologize for my nerdy-ness in this section.)<br />
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I personally use <a href="http://amzn.to/2bvZxky" target="_blank">Bounty Paper Towels</a>.<br />
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On <a href="http://amzn.to/2aYJ9Yc" target="_blank">Amazon</a> they cost roughly <b>$2.85 per roll</b>.<br />
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When cleaning a bathroom, I can easily go through about 1/4 of a roll or more, depending on how dirty it is. And all of those paper towels get tossed in the trash. That ends up being about <b>$.71 per cleaning. (</b>I might add here we have 3 full bathrooms.)<br />
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A pack of <a href="http://amzn.to/2aYEjKF" target="_blank">basic cotton washcloths</a> costs about <b>$.58 per cloth</b>.<br />
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</b> Wanna go fancy and get <a href="http://amzn.to/2bvZV2k" target="_blank">microfiber cloths</a>?<br />
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That will put your cost even lower at <b>$.40 per cloth</b>.</div>
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"But wait!", you say, "You aren't factoring in the cost of washing all these cloths once we finish using them!"</div>
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Well, here's the breakdown on that. (Based on what I use.)</div>
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<a href="https://member.myshaklee.com/us/en/shop/healthyhome/laundry/product-_p_fresh-laundry-conc-14lbp?g=powderlaundryconcentrate" target="_blank">Laundry detergent</a> figures out to be about <b>$.18 per load</b> (according to loads per box).</div>
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Even if only the cleaning washcloths where in a load - all by their lonesome- it's a very minimal amount per load. And more often than not, they will be included in a load of towels you already had to wash.</div>
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Remember, too, that paper towels are (typically) a one time use item.</div>
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So, even if you find a roll of great quality paper towels for $.40, the same cost of one microfiber cloth, it will have been used and thrown in the trash, and you will be constantly repeating this process of throwing away money. The reusable cloths will be available for possibly years. </div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"><u>2. Buy Concentrated Cleaners</u></span></b><br />
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</b> It's no secret that when purchasing most cleaners, you're going to be paying for all the added water the manufacturer puts in the bottle. <br />
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I'll agree, it's convenient in some ways. But, it's not the most cost effective.<br />
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Think about how much you paid for your last bottle of window/glass cleaner. Or how about your last bottle of all-purpose cleaner. Or any other cleaner you have in your home. Now think about how often you have to replace those cleaners. <br />
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Most cleaners you buy off the store shelf are going to have a high percentage of water in the bottle and very little actual cleaner. It's necessary for the cleaner to have a vehicle, though. Many products also have dyes and fragrances added. So the actual amount of cleaner you are paying for is <i>very minimal</i>. Why spend $3 on a 24 oz bottle of water with a small amount of cleaner added?<br />
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Save money by adding your own water at home to a <a href="http://bit.ly/2bnDy2X" target="_blank">concentrated cleaner</a> for pennies. Even mixing a vinegar solution is a more economical route than store bought. (Be careful when cleaning with vinegar, though, as it is an acid and causes corrosion and dulls finishes.)<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"><u>3. Only Clean What is Dirty</u></span></b><br />
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</b> Can we all agree that this mirror<br />
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needs a good cleaning? (My son loves to use this mirror and leave his little prints behind!)<br />
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Pretty obvious, right?<br />
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How about this?<br />
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Yes? No? Maybe?<br />
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It really isn't a trick question. The second mirror <i>does not</i> need to be cleaned. There's nothing there to clean off the glass. <br />
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I know this sounds so simple; but, this is a place I found myself in several years ago. I would just be buzzing right along, spraying everything in sight, and scrubbing away imaginary dirt. Sure it made me feel accomplished, but I was just wasting a lot of time, effort, and cleaning product.<br />
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So, here's my advice. Take a good look at what you're getting ready to clean and make sure it really <b><i>needs</i></b> that cleaning. If not, move on to the next item saving you both money and effort.<br />
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</b><span style="font-size: large;"><u><b>4. Use the Right Cleaner for the Job (or no cleaner at all)</b></u></span><br />
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</b>Cleaning up a greasy mess? Grab a degreaser. Toothpaste on the bathroom mirror? Pull out that glass cleaner. Have a tough, stuck on nasty mess? Open up a good scouring cleaner. You get the idea, right?<br />
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Did you know that sometimes a cleaning job doesn't require a cleaner?!<br />
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Have I completely shocked you with this one?! Yes, I know, I <i>SELL </i>cleaners and I'm telling you <b><i>NOT</i></b> to use them. <b>CRAZY!</b><br />
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</b> But here's the deal.... not every cleaning job requires a cleaner. <br />
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Why pull out the disinfecting cleaner and liberally douse the table where your 5 year old ate a few crackers? It just isn't necessary!! Grab a dry cloth and sweep the crumbs into the trash and be done with it. Cracker crumbs do not equal a 'crime scene' as a popular commercial likes to talk about. (I personally don't know of anyone who has ever had to clean up such a thing, either.)<br />
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If a dry cloth won't clean the mess, see if a warm, wet cloth will take care of it. It's amazing what water - a natural solvent- will do! We do this all the time when cleaning the table after meals - even when there's syrup on the table top from 5 kids devour pancakes. Once you get past the infant and toddler phases in your family, it becomes easier and easier to clean up.<br />
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The same principles apply to <a href="http://mylifebyjessicawise.blogspot.com/2014/02/naturally-clean-oven.html" target="_blank">ovens</a>, stovetops, <a href="http://mylifebyjessicawise.blogspot.com/2016/04/get-clean-before-afters.html" target="_blank">glass and mirrors</a>, and <a href="http://mylifebyjessicawise.blogspot.com/2016/02/last-weeks-love-affair-basic-g-and-me.html" target="_blank">whole house and bathroom disinfecting</a>. Find the right cleaner to clean the mess.<br />
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Using the wrong cleaner will end up wasting not only your money, but your time as well. Several popular cleaners require you to make sure you wash your hands after using their cleaning cloths. Many spray cleaners also suggest rinsing the area they are used to clean- essentially having you clean the area twice. One step for me, please! (Be sure to read the directions on whatever you decide to use.)<br />
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Ok, so there you have my 4 Simple Tips for Saving Money When Cleaning. I'd love to hear from you and know what you think of these tips or any tips you might have to share. Leave a comment below and let me know what you liked best and feel free to share this information with others!<br />
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Keep loving Life!<br />
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