I'm so cheap that I....

Basic laundry recipe:

1/2 cup borax
1/2 cup washing soda
1 cup shredded laundry soap bar(fels-naptha, zote- or you can use regular bar soap like dove/ivory)

Just mix it all up in a lidded container and give it a good shake/stirring each use and I use a tablespoon for normal wash and 2 tablespoons for heavier soiled clothes.

what exactly is borax and washing soda and where do you buy it? how much does it cost?

I even tried this on nasty old towels that got all mildewy and it got them clean....plus you save a TON of money. Also, it is low sudsing so can be used safely in HE machines.

I GET MY MUSIC OFF YOUTUBE CONVERTER - F** PAYING ITUNES

Ha, yes, I do this too. Not because I'm cheap, just because I can

What is a youtube converter, and how do I get one ??

Google youtube converter.

I make my own laundry soap. I used cloth diapers for both of my children when they were babies. I don't buy pre-packaged foods very often, not out of concern for health, but because they're more expensive. I never use paper towels unless my mother is visiting. I don't use disposable menstrual products or anything else for which there is a reusable alternative.

And we're still broke. Just think how broke we'd be if I weren't so cheap!

We use cloth diapers too and we love them!!!!!!! Nothing cuter than a cloth diapered baby bum
It saves us a ton of money and it's great for the environment. We also have never had any diaper rash which also saves money on diaper rash cremes.

I make all of our baby food (just blend whatever we eat and put it in ice-cube trays. Once frozen, just put the cubes into a freezer bag and it is the perfect portion.

I plan all my meals ahead for the week and that way I only use the oven once (if needed). It keeps the electric bill down. When I do use the oven, in the winter, after I've finished cooking, I keep the door open (safety gate is locked to the kitchen) and it helps warm the house for free

I buy most of our clothing at the consignment stores. I don't ever buy red meat if it's not on clearance. Just freeze it and it's perfectly fine.

Thanks for all your suggestions; I've enjoyed getting ideas. I might just have to check into making the laundry soup..hmmmmmm

One thing I've learned the hard way was...

if you run or jog, don't skimp on your shoes!!!

Thanks for all your suggestions; I've enjoyed getting ideas. I might just have to check into making the laundry soup..hmmmmmm

It's really easy. I used to make the liquid version, but the powdered works just as well, is easier to make, and takes up less storage space so you can make a bigger batch. My biggest suggestion though is to get a food processor that seals well and that you use ONLY for your detergent. When you grind up the soap the dust gets everywhere, in all the nooks and crannies, and you don't want that getting in your baby food.

first of all, sorry for the typo. (that was supposed to be laundry soap, not soup haha)

how exactly do you make it? is it very time consuming? feel free to message me..thanks

i never pay for my music.
always duck tape things when they break.
im always shopping in the clearance section for cloths. there is no way i can spend $30+ on jeans.

I GET MY MUSIC OFF YOUTUBE CONVERTER - F** PAYING ITUNES

Ha, yes, I do this too. Not because I'm cheap, just because I can

What is a youtube converter, and how do I get one ??

it makes it so you can get music from youtube into mp3 form into itunes. just go to google and type in youtube to mp3

Thank you!! :flowerforyou:

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I go to ereaderiq.com for free kindle books.

Rarely buy underwear for myself. I don't wear any with holes in them or anything, but I've had the same stuff for a LONG time LOL