«money & time-saving tips from Pennywise
Tips, methods and shortcuts for saving money and time in the household!
Paula Vogelgesang, the author of the monthly column "Pennywise", is a monthly contributor to the Farm And Livestock Directory. Email her at pennywise@gwtc.net.
Posted on Apr 23, 2012
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Hair Spray Remover ♦
If you use hair spray on a daily basis, there is bound to be 'overspray' on the bathroom mirror. Fix that problem in a hurry with a little rubbing alcohol on a bit of cloth or lint-free paper towel. The alcohol takes...
Posted on Mar 21, 2012
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Cleaning Leather Upholstery ♦
A marvelous way to clean leather upholstery is to wipe off the dirt with a damp cloth that has been dipped in well-beaten egg whites. After the leather dries, rub the surface with clean, dry cloths and all the dirt scrubs...
Posted on Mar 1, 2012
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SCREEN CLEANING MADE EASY!
To clean your window screens this spring before putting them back on the house, simply lay them across a couple of sawhorses and then wash them with a fuzzy paint roller dipped in a bucket or pan of hot soapy water....
Posted on Feb 22, 2012
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Mother-Up!
An inexpensive 'mother-up' for cattle is plain old Vicks Vapo-Rub. Smear some on the back of the calf and put plenty on the cow's nose.
This works every time! I put the pair in a dark pen back in the corner of the barn...
Posted on Feb 22, 2012
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Eyeglass Cleaner
I cut a piece 3x3 or so off of a microfiber towel and then ‘zig-zaged’ the edges. I keep one in my purse and one in my car. The towels quickly wipe off eyeglass lenses and keep them shiny clean. – VMS, SD
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Posted on Jan 2, 2012
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SWEET TREATS FOR SCHOOL!
If homemade treats are allowed at school for parties, try putting some red food coloring in the syrup for popcorn bails, or mix a few red cinnamon candies in the popcorn. Sugar cookies with red sprinkles or sugar on top are...
Posted on Nov 24, 2011
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I use my spare time to crochet blankets for the animals at our local shelter, but can't afford to buy new yarn very often. I have found that I can buy odds and ends of yarns at yard sales and thrift stores for very little, but...
Posted on Nov 24, 2011
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Haircut helper: Before you give your son or husband a haircut, dust the back of their neck with cornstarch. Those little short hairs won't stick to their skin and make them miserable with the poking and itching. – LP, MN
USE ALL THAT YOU BUY
When...
Posted on Nov 24, 2011
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When making hamburger patties ahead for the freezer, clean a liner from an empty cold cereal box. Cut it into about 5" squares.
Lay a square of the liner on a cottage cheese lid (these lids make a great mold for hamburgers to fit...
Posted on Nov 24, 2011
at 9:30 PM
Like butter on your vegetables, but don't need the calories? Try browning the butter; it only takes half as much for seasoning/flavoring, and has half the calories.
It’s said that a teaspoon of apple cider vinegar in a glass of water with a bit of...
