First I need to say that I love finding new things to make and ways of saving money. I am not good with money and really can use all the help I can get in the financial arena. So I have taken a lot this new changes as ways to learn how to make something new that we can use from here on out. I think it is important to share my new found knowledge with other so I will list the changes I have had and the links to where I learned how to make the. Some are a work in progress, the whole money thing but I working on it.
Things I have done:
1. Homemade Yogurt - I love this and will never go back to store bought again. It is easy and inexpensive. I got the recipe from the very 1st blog I started to follow - www.thefrugalgirl.com. I just love reading what Kristen writes because she is a normal mom and has a lot of the same struggles we all do. She shares what she has done to make her life better and more frugal. I also make her granola recipe when I make my yogurt. It is a staple for me.
Yogurt Recipe - http://www.thefrugalgirl.com/2009/10/how-to-make-homemade-yogurt-2/
Granola Recipe - http://www.thefrugalgirl.com/2011/07/a-granola-recipe-and-a-giveaway/
2. Homemade Laundry Soap - I make the liquid laundry soap to use and I make the powder laundry soap to sell at out local farmers market. I love it! It is easy and does not cost much. A little goes a long way. The supplies you use to make the laundry soap you can use to make other household cleaners also. This recipe I got off of my other favorite blog www.frugallysustainable.com. This blog is a wealth of knowledge on make your own everything.
Homemade Liquid Laundry Soap - http://frugallysustainable.com/2011/10/my-homemade-liquid-laundry-soap/
3. Wool Felted Dryer Balls- Wool felted dryer balls you use instead of dryer sheets. They are a great gift to give for Christmas if any of you are early Christmas present makers or shoppers. They can be scented with essential oils to give a scent to your clothes if you can not go without the scent of a dryer sheet. They last 5+ yrs and can stay in your dryer at all times. We use 6+ of these in our dryer. I make then and sell then also at our local farmers market for all the odd ball ones go in our dryer. This is a huge savings. It is said that people spend more than $275 a year on dryer sheets, to making or buying these recoups your money in no time. I sell mine for $4 each or 6 for $20.
Wool Felted Dryer Balls - http://www.crunchybetty.com/how-to-make-felted-wool-dryer-balls
*I got the original instructions from this website but make mine from all wool roving without the sweater in the middle.
4. Household Cleaners - I have made a all purpose cleaner to use on our everyday cleaning, a homemade "Shout", homemade liquid hand soap and a dishwasher detergant. I love all of these and they use most of the same ingredients so it is very cost effective.
All Purpose General Cleaner - http://frugallysustainable.com/2011/09/homemade-all-purpose-cleaner/
Homemade "Shout" - http://www.onegoodthingbyjillee.com/2011/12/homemade-shout-stain-remover.html
Homemade Liquid Hand Soap -http://www.thefarmersnest.com/2011/11/liquid-hand-soap-diy.html
Homemade Dishwasher Detergent -http://www.ourhomemadehappiness.com/2012/05/homemade-dishwasher-detergent-for-hard.html
5. I grew a garden this year and have eaten tomatoes, broccoli, kale, peppers, cucumbers, peas and beans. I used the "Square Footing Gardening" technique. So far so good.
5. I grew a garden this year and have eaten tomatoes, broccoli, kale, peppers, cucumbers, peas and beans. I used the "Square Footing Gardening" technique. So far so good.
I cook more from scratch than from boxes, which is something that I have done most of the time. I have been eating local organic beef, experimenting with homemade lip balms, creams and soaps. My plan for Christmas is to make most of my presents. I am hoping also to do some local craft shows along with the winter farmers market in my town. I love to share the things that I have learned to do to help others lessen their foot print on this world also.
Hope you are able to find something use and will inspire you to make a change to help our kids have a world to live in.
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