Homemaking: Dishwashing Powder

Now, this is a frugal blog, mind you, lol. I ran into this online! I hate spending money on "Cascade" and even toilet paper. lol don't think there are any TP substitutes, but here's a great one for dishwashng powder, lol! Can't wait to try it out-- funnn!!! I've saved and printed this as well.

Use baking soda/vinegar to clean dishes. I have seen tips on using baking soda as a substitute for dish washing liquid or powder but they usually involved adding some other cleaning element as well, and I have seen the use of vinegar for many cleaning uses but I have not yet seen these two in combination.

I had dish powder left over still to use, but I had become frustrated with finding my dishes not clean and the rather expensive dish powder clumped in the receptacle.

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Major fun at Old Navy Black Friday 2010!

Just came back from ON (got there around 12:05am) and had to park all the way in the back! lol. At least I didn't have to wait in line or outdoors! Got 2 pair of $5 sleep pants! I've been waiting on these for a while, they are my fave!! The most I've paid for one was about $10, so 50% discount is great! And they had my size!! I'm so grateful they had my size. I've been eying the pink and blue ones for a long time, even looked 'em up online a couple of times. I'm working from home and I'm lounging around a lot and I love it, bless God so now I have 3 pairs. Yaay :) :) Superiorly happy!!

Will have to give a review of these at oldnavy.com too. I wanted some really festive ones, so I'd say mission accomplished! If you decide to go today, check the Black Friday ad beforehand (see post #49) and go in with a list.

Here are the ones I got:





Best!,

Another Day, Another Dollar! @ Harris Teeter, ends 11/9

Harris Teeter Super Doubles
Another day, another dollar!

1 Poise Liners $3.79 - free catalina Q = free
2 Coffeemate $2 - $.75 IPQ's = $.50 ea
1 Baileys' Creamer (substituted for this bc no non-fat-free coffeemate available = $2) - $.75 IPQ = $.50
5 MW mixes $.57 ea - $.55/2 MFR, 3 $.55/1 IPQ's = free
2 Pillsbury Cinnamon Rolls $1 - $.70 IPQ's = free
2 Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cereal 12.8oz $2.69 - $.55 IPQ's = $1.59 ea

$3.53 OOP + tax, ymmv

Last day is tomorrow. Got a couple of more Q's to print and more coffeemate to grab

Happy Q'ing!,

Day 2 of HT Super Doubles, ends 11/9

my last big trip! going back remainder of week just for the things they've been short on. i hit two stores.

1 Smucker's Uncrustables $3.19 - free Q = $.19
1 Alexia Sweet Potato Fries $4.49 - $1Q = $2.49 (these are soo good, my fave, in the oven now!)
4 Simply Juices $3 ea - $1 Q's = $1 ea
4 Nestle Tollhouse Cookies $2 ea - $1 Q's = free (we have so many packs now)
2 Bailey's Creamer $2.19 ea - $1 Q's = $.19 ea (i've discovered i love these more than life--well not more than LIFE,

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My New Duraflame!

I am sooo in love! This is my new baby I ordered from QVC. She's not exactly here yet because I just purchased her on QVC today, but she'll be here soon!! Isn't she so pretty? She's a portable electric stove heater. I call her my "Baby Fireplace," lol. I have actually been eyeing her for two years now. Not this exact model, but a baby fireplace in general. For two years!! Now I finally have her.

This is my very first purchase from QVC. They made it so easy! Four easy payments of $28.75. Thank you Lord I love this little jewel! She comes with a remote control, and it is a metal frame. I really love the craftsmanship here. The fire engine red, the window-esque front, the cut of the legs, the cute hinges and the pretty fire-look with the embers and flames.

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My Harris Teeter Deals! Super Doubles 11/3-11/9!!

3 Trident Xtra Gum $.89 ea - $1/3 MFR = 3/$.67 or $.22 ea
2 Folger's Brick Coffee $3.75 ea - 2 $1 IPQ's = $1.75 ea!!
2 Stove Top Stuffing $1.25 ea - $1/2 IPQ = $.25 ea
3 Mystic Pizza $3 ea w/ raincheck - 3 $1.50 IPQ's = free
2 California Pizza Kitchen Singles $2.50 ea w/ raincheck - 2 $1 IPQ's = $.50 ea
1 Crest ProHealth Toothpaste $2.99 - $1 MFR = $.99

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