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Homemade Recipe For Removing Unwanted Body Hair=^..^= 1 Reply

Do you have unwanted facial hair? Here is a video that gives a homemade recipe for removing facial hair or leg hair. It looks much cheaper than going to a salon on a weekly or a monthly basis to have…

Started by Catwoman=^..^=. Last reply by Taxicheermom Nov 19.

TIPS for Turkey day

Here we come to save the Turkey Day! Emergency fixes, advice for next time thought this was good http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/foodwi

Started by Taxicheermom Nov 17.

Repurposing Things- What have you used over again for something else?

I've used an old spice rack with the glass containers cleaned, to hold nuts and bolts in the garage. Shoe boxes to hold kids video games. Wooden bread boxes, to hold misc. stuff on my desk. Empty…

Started by FruGal Nov 15.

Great way to save Print your own 4 Replies

Places you can Print you own stuff anything and everything Please add the Place you find that have Great printing stuff... I'll add what I find in the post below....

Started by Taxicheermom. Last reply by JuliaJ Nov 12.

Saving money 3 Replies

Well, what I like to do to save money is to brown bag my lunch to work so that I am not buying it all the time. Since I have diabetes, I can control the sugar and other things such as sodium which is…

Started by Leslie K. Cawley. Last reply by Taxicheermom Nov 9.

Halloween on a Dime 5 Replies

The average American family spends over $100 per year on Halloween goodies. As your kids drag you through aisles full of ghosts and goblins, the scariest thing about Halloween is threatening to leave…

Started by Taxicheermom. Last reply by Catwoman=^..^= Oct 25.

Great Uses For Empty Kleenex Boxes=^..^= 6 Replies

Need a place to store all of those plastic bags that you've collected from the store? Simply use one or two large empty Kleenex boxes! After you've used the last Kleenex from the box don't throw it o…

Started by Catwoman=^..^=. Last reply by Catwoman=^..^= Oct 23.

1001 Things You Can Get Free=^..^=

Here is a website I ran across. I remember years before I even had a computer I sent away for this book. It comes out every year and it has incredible free offers that all you have to do is write for…

Started by Catwoman=^..^= Oct 6.

Healthy Thrifty Meals from the U.S. Department of Agriculture 2 Replies

http://www.cnpp.usda.gov/Publications/FoodPlans/Mi

Started by FruGal. Last reply by Sharron Oct 5.

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Works for Me Wednesday: Repurposing Bottles go to http://www.frugalbookworm.com/2008/07/works-fo

Started by Taxicheermom Oct 1.

I just found this Great site! 4 Replies

http://tipnut.com/ Man it has alot I add it to my favorites and thought I would share it with you Let me know what you think!

Started by Taxicheermom. Last reply by Taxicheermom Oct 1.

40 uses of tea 2 Replies

1 Muslin fabric can be tea stained to appear aged. 2 A tea bag works well as a compress on swollen, puffy eyes 3 The tannic acid that occurs naturally in black tea is also said to help eradicate wa…

Started by Taxicheermom. Last reply by Catwoman=^..^= Sep 25.

The LongLocks Natural and Organic Hair Care Recipes Cookbook 1 Reply

The LongLocks Natural and Organic Hair Care Recipes Cookbook http://www.longlocks.com/hair-care-recip there Natural Hair Conditioners, Lotions and Treatments Avocado Deep Conditioner Tropical Islan…

Started by Taxicheermom. Last reply by FayFay Sep 23.

Uses for Old Coffee Grounds 1 Reply

I found this and thought I would share.. Ways to use old coffee grounds by Dalene Entenmann Dec 28th 2007 @ 2:18PM Filed under: Home, Tips, Natural Body Care Finding new uses for the old is a creat…

Started by Taxicheermom. Last reply by FayFay Aug 30.

100 uses for Vinegar 1 Reply

Your House 1. Stainless steel: Wipe with a vinegar dampened cloth to clean. 2. The inside of the dishwasher: Pour a cup of white distilled vinegar in the dishwasher and run a full cycle to freshen.…

Started by Taxicheermom. Last reply by FayFay Aug 30.

103 uses for Avon’s Skin So Soft 1 Reply

It’s a bath oil and after shower moisturizer. It can be used to remove makeup. Great tanning oil (no sunscreen). Hot oil treatment to soften cuticles. Great massage oil for tired muscles. Cleans off…

Started by Taxicheermom. Last reply by FayFay Aug 30.

Swiffer Wet Jet Sweeper Pads-Use Disposable Diapers 1 Reply

Hi Everyone- One of the tips I have to save money, is to use the free diapers I get from sampling to replace my Swiffer Wet Jet pads (which cost about a dollar a piece). You simply put it on just as…

Started by FruGal. Last reply by Taxicheermom Jul 18.

What are some good Uses for Lemon Juice? 10 Replies

I always buy lemon juice to use in Ice Tea and Lemonade..but I never use it up before it goes bad... Are there ant other good Household uses for it?

Started by Taxicheermom. Last reply by Taxicheermom Jul 18.

Homemade Beauty Recipes 4 Replies

Honey Mask Recipe The best facial mask is honey. Place a cloth in warm water and apply to your face to open the pores. Smear on honey, and leave on for 15 to 30 minutes. Rinse off with warm water, th…

Started by Taxicheermom. Last reply by FayFay Jul 17.

Make a Sun Clock 1 Reply

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Started by Taxicheermom. Last reply by FayFay Jul 17.

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Comment by Catwoman=^..^= on November 18, 2009 at 4:58am: Do you have unwanted facial hair and can't afford weekly or monthly visits to a salon?
Check this video out. It gives a homemade recipe for removing that hair. I haven't tried it yet, but, it sure looks like it's worth a try!
When you give it a go let me know how it works out for you and I'll do the same for you!http://www.howcast.com/videos/176434-How-To-Make-Halaweh-Natural-Hair-Remover?ref=htd

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Comment by Beth C on August 15, 2009 at 8:01pm: Now this is my kind of group. My dad is a widower and I am always helping find ways to cut corners. We lost my mom in 1979 and he has raised us alone. And did well.

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