Frugal Friday

There is no theme for today's frugal friday...but here are just a few smart ideas for you to try.

1.) Easier shopping! A way to make grocery shopping a little easier on those of you who have your hands full is to bring a closepin with you and clip your list on the top of the cart. This way you can keep your hands free and still see your list (and you would be shocked at how many people stop you and compliment your great idea!!!).
Another way is to get your kids involved. Hand them the list and have them call it out to you and let another one mark off the item as you get it. This will keep them from being bored and noticing the toys on the shelves and constantly asking for each item.

2.) Save your produce!! Place paper towels in vegetable bins to soak up the extra moisture it accumlates while sitting in the fridge. It will give you an extra 3-4days to eat your produce before it spoils. (I've also heard of placing a small sponge in there and it works too, but I've never tried it).

3.) Stop your pets from messing up your house! If you have pets who sling their bowls of food and water every.time.they.eat, try cutting a piece off of your rug liner or the rubberized shelf liner you can buy in stores and place it underneath the bowls. It will keep the bowls in place and prevent spills.

4.) Stop mildew buildup on shower curtains! Water usually builds up in the hem of a shower curtain but if you cut the bottom seam of your plastic liner with pinking shears, the water will easily drip off keeping it dry and mold-free.

5.) Remove black smudges from tile and linoleum floors! This one I have also not tried before. Dab a non-gel toothpaste onto a soft cloth and rub the area in a circular motion, then use a damp cloth to remove the residue. The grit in the toothpaste will gently scrub off the mark without leaving any scratches.