Vinegar in The Garden

Vinegar has many uses for the garden. It is very frugal, and unlike those chemicals you can buy, very safe for the environment. I was first exposed to the idea of using vinegar for a garden when I lived in a small house on a lake in Connecticut. My neighbor grew the most beautiful roses. Every day he went out to care for them. One day, I noticed that he was spraying something on the rose bushes. I was very curious, since our houses relied on well water, and liquid chemicals of any sort for gardening were definitely prohibited. He … Continue reading

Absolutely The Best Frugal Uses For Vinegar

Still trying to find uses for all that stockpiled Vinegar? Even if you don’t have it stockpiled, it’s an inexpensive product that can be used all over the house. Vinegar is truly our frugal friend! There have been several other articles written on using Vinegar around your home for different things. Vinegar and Water: The Perfect Frugal Combination is an article showing how to use the two to clean around the house. Top Six Uses For Vinegar That Will Save You Money is an article filled with six amazing tips for using Vinegar around your home for the not so … Continue reading

More Amazing Uses for Vinegar

Got Vinegar? Perhaps you stockpiled some, perhaps there was just a good deal, or perhaps you cleaned out your pantry and were rather surprised to find so much of it running around in there. Vinegar is a very inexpensive product that has so many incredible uses, you’ll be shocked! A total frugal find! There have been a few other articles written on using Vinegar around your home for different things. Vinegar and Water: The Perfect Frugal Combination is an article showing how to use the two to clean around the house. Top Six Uses For Vinegar That Will Save You … Continue reading

Put Some Green In Your Spring

I’m attempting a greener spring, and not just outside but inside as well. When I think about how many chemicals my family is exposed to, inside the house, it makes me a little sick. I try to do the right thing and have as little impact on the is planet as I can but, let’s face it, we are all used to our modern conveniences. I’m typing this on a computer made up of lots of plastic and metal, connected to electricity and a modem, in a warm, well lighted house. All of those things come together for one little … Continue reading

Detoxing Your Body – Part 2

It’s the end of the year and a lot of people are making resolutions to live a healthier life. Here are a few things you can do to help detox your body: 1. Get a massage. It will help improve your circulation as well as your attitude because it will feel incredible! 2. Quit smoking. Yes, it is hard, yes, you may relapse, but quitting will not only help you, but those around you that are exposed to secondhand smoke. Did you know your body begins healing itself within 20 minutes of quitting? 3. And while we are on bad … Continue reading

Clogged Ears

When I get sick, it usually goes to my sinuses and throat. And those are problems I know how to handle! I’ve had a lot of success holding off sinus infections by using an irrigation kit. But for the last few days, my left ear has been clogged. Maybe it’s lingering water from the shower, maybe it’s something more serious. I’m starting to get that achy feeling down towards my jaw that reminds me of swimmer’s ear. Time to turn to my trusty home remedy resources! The general consensus among my library of natural remedies is that water may indeed … Continue reading

More Fun Science Experiments

Here are two more fun science experiments that your kids will enjoy doing. You will enjoy watching their faces as they are awed by science. Egg In A Bottle This experiment wows me every time I do it. It still amazes me how the egg can just slip into the bottle. Your kids will be wowed too. You will need: Large hard-boiled egg with the shell removed Glass bottle/jar with an opening just smaller than the egg Matches Small piece of paper Directions: Drop the piece of paper into the bottle. Then light the match and drop the match onto … Continue reading