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Cloth Diapering 101: Definition of Terms
I started to write about cloth diapers, and realized things would go better for everyone if we were all on the same page, vocabulary-wise. So here’s a list of diaper-centric vocabulary, and a cute picture of a homemade diaper! Continue reading
Posted in Craft Room, Laundry Room, Nursery, The Closet, Wallet
Tagged babies, cheaper diapers, cloth diapering, cloth diapering terms, cloth diapers, household budget, infants, reducing spending, saving money
Cloth Napkins 101
As Jo previously mentioned, one easy way to trim your budget is by eliminating or reducing routine purchases by making items from scratch or replacing single-use items with reusables. One of the easiest ways to put this idea into practice is by using cloth napkins instead of paper, which you can make even if you don’t sew. Continue reading
Posted in Kitchen, Laundry Room
Tagged cloth napkins, homemade, reducing spending, saving money, sewing
Displaying Adaptability – Becoming a PTWOHM and Embracing my Slow Cooker (Again)
Three things happened to make me rediscover my mini-crockpot; I got exasperated with the price of (and ingredients in) lunch meat, whole pork loins went on sale, and I had a craving for a good cubano sandwich. Continue reading
Friday Five: Speedy Spring Cleaning Chores
Here are five things that I strive to get done every spring. They’re not going to raise your consciousness, but some of them might lower your energy bill, and save you a few trips to the store. Each one should take less than half an hour of hands-on time, so set a timer and do one a night until they’re done. You’ll be glad you did. Continue reading
Posted in Kitchen Sink, The Closet
Tagged Budget, easy spring cleaning, lowering bills, making things easier, reducing spending, spFriday five
Fakeout Takeout: Pizza!
If you’re watching your waistline, your wallet, or both, takeout or delivery pizza can take you to a place you don’t really want to go. Continue reading
