Saving money at home can be fun and easy. Years ago I learned how to make my own laundry soap. The recipe is easy and requires only 3 ingredients. Easy peezy lemon squeezy, as my kids would say. I can make a years supply, (family of 4) for $25.26 . That’s is roughly $2.10 a month. Pretty incredible for the amount of laundry I do. I just times the following recipe by 10 and in about 30 minutes I’m done for a whole year.
Saving Money At Home With Home Made Laundry Soap
These items can usually be found in the laundry section of your local grocery store. You can also order them online.
- 1 bar Fels Naptha soap-grated (I use my kitchen aid attachment)
- 1 cup Borax
- 1 cup Washing soda
Directions
Mix the grated soap, Borax and Washing Soda, then store in an air tight bucket or old plastic container (clean, large ice cream container works great.) Use 1 tablespoon per load of laundry. You may need a little extra if the clothes are heavily soiled.
Just a note: I do not use this soap on whites as I find it makes them dingy.
Saving Money At Home With Vinegar
I use vinegar and water to clean mirrors and windows. This solution costs pennies to make and it does a great job. Seriously, after trying this you’ll never spend money on window cleaner again. Measure equal parts water and white distilled vinegar in a spray bottle, shake well. Spray onto windows or mirrors and simply wipe off. It’s best if you wipe it with a lint free or microfiber cloth. For dirty jobs, I clean the surface first with a small amount of soapy water, dry it, then use the vinegar and water mixture.
Double UP Meals To Save Money At Home
I double or triple the recipe every time I make a meal. We eat a portion of it for dinner then I freeze the rest in containers or Ziploc bags for another day. Its so easy and doesn’t require any more time. It’s the perfect solution for those days when I feel tired or we’re trying to get to an activity. Instead of fast food or ordering pizza, which can add up fast, I just pull out a freezer meal and heat it up. It saves time and money, and as an added bonus its much healthier! What could be better than that?
