Use this tutorial on how to make homemade air freshener spray to make your own custom-scented room spray. It is inexpensive and the scent in your home sets the mood and is one of the first impressions guests will take in when they step into your home. Making your own homemade air freshener spray is well..”aRead More
DIY Peppermint Toilet Bombs
Make a batch of these DIY Peppermint Toilet Bombs, then use them to cut down on the work of cleaning your toilet. Toilets. They are a dirty job but someone has to clean them, and it’s usually me! I need a product that gets the toilets clean, smells good, and is safe around my kidsRead More
Homemade, Organic Fruit and Vegetable Wash
If you want to wash your produce to help remove pesticides, make a batch of this organic fruit and vegetable wash with only 3 ingredients. It is always a good idea to give your produce a good wash before eating. A fruit and vegetable wash is a great way to do this and make sureRead More
Natural Yoga Mat Cleaning Spray
Have you resolved to be healthier in the New Year? Cleaner? More Organized? You can knock out all three resolutions at once by making a batch of this natural yoga mat cleaning spray recipe before you hit the yoga studio this year. Many yoga mats say to clean them by wiping them down with aRead More
DIY Linen Spray with Rosemary and Lemongrass
This DIY Linen Spray with Rosemary and Lemongrass adds a fresh scent to your linens without toxic chemicals.Making your own DIY linen spray is a great way to know that what you’re spraying in your home is non-toxic and safe for you and your family! So many of the sprays out there now have awful chemicals inRead More
Homemade Carpet Stain Remover
If the main areas of your home are carpeted you may already be familiar with how difficult it can be to keep your floors clean. In my home, we do our best to limit potential stains by not allowing the kids to have food in certain areas and removing shoes, but sometimes there’s only soRead More
How to Make Homemade Swiffer Pads and Solution
Besides the fact that I am attempting to replace all store bought, chemical laden cleaners with more natural alternatives, I hate the waste and expense of tossing out disposable pads every couple days. Luckily it very easy to make your own. Now, you can pull out your sewing machine, finish off the edges, and makeRead More
How to Make Homemade Furniture Polish
While I love the shine and protection that furniture polish gives my wood, I can live without all the dangerous chemicals they pack into it. I love making my own home and body products with essential oils and and few other items on hand. First of all I feel safer having them around my familyRead More
DIY Rosemary and Lemon All Purpose Scrub
This all-purpose scrub recipe is perfect for cleaning sinks, counters, bathtubs, and showers. One of the things I hate the most about cleaning products is the harsh smell. Many store brand all-purpose cleaners send me into fits of coughing and leave my eyes burning. I have swapped out many of my usual cleaners for homemadeRead More
20 Frugal Uses for Almond Oil
Maggie of Family Frugal Fun is sharing 2o frugal ways you can use Almond oil. Most of her uses are for Sweet almond Oil, but she says you can substitute Bitter Almond Oil if you wish. Her uses for Almond oil include beauty treatments and home remedies. Did you know that nearly half of the composition of almondsRead More
5 Cleaning Products You Can Make Yourself
If you are looking to clean your home naturally and inexpensively, making your own cleaning products may be ideal. If you are unsure about where to start, take a look below at 5 cleaning products you can make yourself. You only need a few common ingredients, and in no time you can whip up aRead More
How to Save Money on Dr. Bronner’s and other Natural Cleaning Ingredients
If you are reading this post, you probably have heard (or know!) you can save money by making your own cleaning and natural beauty supplies. Knowing this, you head to the store, excited to start your DIY journey and might experience a little bit of sticker shock when it comes to the ingredients. While itRead More
20 Unusual {and Frugal} Uses for Mayonnaise
We all know how yummy mayonnaise tastes on sandwiches or when whipped up in deviled eggs, but did you know it has many wonderful uses outside of the kitchen? It sure does! Mayo has been used for years for a variety of household uses, all purposeful and practical. Take a look below at 20 unusualRead More
30 Frugal Uses for Witch Hazel
Maggie of Family Frugal Fun is sharing 3o frugal ways you can use witch hazel. Her uses for witch hazel include beauty treatments, medicinal uses, and even a few cleaning tips. There are so many uses for witch hazel. Witch hazel is a frugal, all-natural folk remedy that has been used for centuries. Witch hazel isRead More
How to Make Your Own Furniture Polish
A while ago I discovered some walnut oil that expired. I shared on my Facebook page how annoyed I was that it had gotten pushed to the back and forgotten. One of my friends told me if I was concerned about using it in recipes, I could use it as furniture polish. What an amazingRead More
Naturally Frugal Tip: How to Clean Your Sink without Bleach
I really liked using Soft Scrub to clean my kitchen sink. Then we moved to the country where we have a septic tank. If you have ever had a septic tank, you know that bleach is discouraged because it kills the good bacteria needed to break down waste. I had to find a bleach-free alternative Read More