Money Saving Tips for Making Your Own Household Items....

There had to be a better way --- someone was telling me that with everyone home for Thanksgiving and the fact that they use a ton of dishes each day, their poor dishwasher and their poor wallet were screaming for help. (sorry dishwasher...I can't help you)

But I came across a great little website that has tips for many different way to create your home at home cleaners, crafts, dog biscuit recipes, etc.

I made the dishwasher detergent with 1 cup of Baking soda and 1 cup of Borax. They do encourage putting vinegar in the rinse cycle, or if you wish, some essential oils.. (maybe that is the Lemony Fresh idea)

I personally had tried to the make at home dog biscuits before..and my dog really liked them. Made from Peanut Butter and Wheat flour.. I just find that they don't keep as long as store bought. But, I am going to try and freeze some for a later date.

How about a fun recipe for Chocolate Mint Sticks?

How about a step by step tutorial on how to make a Laptop Carrying bag with Straps?

I can't begin to tell you of the great how-to's that are available on the site that I am referring to:

I am referring to Tipnut.com

check it out and share the info with your friends. Some homemade gifts might be a great way of saving this holiday.

If you appreciate this information or if you have some wonderful tips of your own, please submit to

LauraResnick@REMAX.net and I'll post on a forthcoming blog.

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