I do love to DIY. Everything. But I also like simple and cheap. A lot of recipes call for different butters and special ingredients. Someday, I’ll own all the special stuff. Today, I want results without the money. I use coconut oil as lotion. This last time I was feeling fancy, so I whipped theContinue reading “Budget Reduction Strategy #4”
Monthly Archives: February 2013
Budget Reduction Strategy #3
I make my own cleaners. I love this one. I feel all domestic when I make my own supplies. I feel powerful. I’ve gone through a few recipes, but I think I’ve settled on this one: 1 part hydrogen peroxide 1 part Dawn dish soap 1 part baking soda I’m not sure if Dawn isContinue reading “Budget Reduction Strategy #3”
Budget Reduction Strategy #2
Who buys their own books anymore? Not this girl! I love to read. And I love new things. Did you know that the library in your local city is part of a larger group of County libraries? I didn’t either. But then I found out that on the County website there is search and requestContinue reading “Budget Reduction Strategy #2”
Budget Reduction Strategy #1
Eat well. Stay in budget. I eat strictly organic, unprocessed foods. And it can get pricey. I generally shop at just a few stores: Azure Standard, Trader Joe’s, Costco, and a local farmer. Azure Standard has all the bulk foods I need: beans, flour, herbs and spices, oils, vinegars, canned things, jarred things, nuts, freshContinue reading “Budget Reduction Strategy #1”
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