Have you ever tried making your own DIY homemade cleaners? They only require a few simple ingredients and are not complicated to make. They are also much cheaper than buying “green” or “organic” brands and are completely natural and environmentally friendly.
Whether you want to cut out chemicals or just want to save money here are some ideas of what you’ll need and some recipes so you can decide for yourself.
Tip: In our crazy world right now, many of these items are still in-stock!
Supplies:
White Distilled Vinegar
Water (distilled is best)
Baking Soda
Washing Soda
Borax
Rubbing Alcohol
Gentle Soaps (Ivory, Fels-Naptha, Dr. Bronners Castile)
Olive Oil
Lemon Juice
Extra Items:
Essential Oils (Tea Tree, Lemon, Lavender, etc.)
Orange or Lemon Peels
Fragrant Herbs (Rosemary, Cloves, Cinnamon, etc.)
Funnel (saves time and prevents spills)
Spray Bottles
How To Use The Ingredients:
Vinegar
White vinegar is your new best friend. Vinegar is a great cleaner because of its acidic nature and has a natural antibacterial effect. I like to use vinegar in almost all of my cleaners. The major plus side is that it’s very cheap!
Baking Soda
Baking soda is great for the abrasive quality. It works well on surfaces in the bathroom and kitchen. You can even add a little salt if you want to boost the abrasive scrubbing power.
Lemon Juice
Lemon juice is another great ingredient to have. It leaves a steak-free shine, kills mold, and even cuts grease. Read More→
Head over to Target.com to grab a great deal on this Lenovo IdeaPad 3i 15.6″ Laptop. It’s currently on sale for $299.99 (reg. $629.99).
This Lenovo IdeaPad features a 15.6″ screen and tons of great reviews. It also comes with (3) months of free XBox Game Pass.
Even better, Target RedCard holders will save an extra 5% making this laptop just $284.99!
This deal is good for a limited time. Shipping is FREE!
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Run over to Proozy where you can get Hydro Flask tumblers buy one, get one FREE! That makes them less than $18 each!
Enter coupon code PZRHFBG-FS to get this deal. There are (3) styles to choose from and several colors.
(2) Hydro Flask 21 oz. Standard Flex Cap – $34.95 each
—Use code PZRHFBG-FS
makes it $34.95 (or $17.48 each)!
This deal is good for a limited time. Shipping is free with orders of $50+.
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Hurry to grab an excellent price on this teal Razor E200 Electric Scooter at Amazon or Walmart. It’s currently on sale for just $100.48 ($185) at both stores!
This Razor Electric Scooter travels up to 12mph for up to 40 minutes of continuous use. Designed for ages 13+, it features an all-steel frame and fork for a solid ride that stands up to rugged use.
This offer is good for a limited time only. Shipping is free!
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Shop for kids’ athletic shoes at DSW. Prices are already marked down, plus use their coupon code to save an extra 30% off sale styles.
To get the extra discount, enter code SPORTY30 at checkout. Even better, shipping is free for DSW VIP members (free to join).
Select athletic brands are also on sale for women and men!
Deal Ideas:
Adidas X Disney Snow White Fortarun Sneaker – $34.98
—30% off with code SPORTY30
makes it $ $24.49 shipped!
Adidas Racer TR 2.0 Sneaker – $24.98 (reg. $43)
—30% off with code SPORTY30
makes it $17.49 shipped!
New Balance Dynasoft 545 V1 Running Shoe – $44.99
—30% off with code SPORTY30
makes it $31.49 shipped!
This offer is good through 2/26. Shipping is free for DSW VIP members (free to join).
Check out all the top deals running next week at CVS, Walgreens and Rite Aid. It’s a brand new month of deals in all stores, so stock up on diapers, personal care and lots of household deals.
Everything here will start Sunday 2/26. Check back Monday for a long list of new unadvertised deals too!
This is just the highlights, make sure to look at the full list of deals for each store.
CVS Weekly Ad
Walgreens Weekly Ad
Rite Aid Weekly Ad
CVS Ad: 2/26-3/4
- $4 ECB wyb (2) OGX, Maui or Aveeno Hair Care, Any, B1G1 at 40% off, limit 1
OGX Hair Care, 13 oz, $8.69
Aveeno Hair Care, 12 oz, $9.79
Maui Hair Care, 13 oz, $10.49
-$2/2 OGX hair care products, excl trial/travel size printable
-$2/2 Maui hair care products, excl trial/travel size printable
-$2 off Aveeno hair care products, excl trial/travel size printable
-$2/2 OGX hair care products, excl trial/travel size, CVS eCoupon
-$2/2 Maui hair care products, excl trial/travel size, CVS eCoupon
(buy (2) OGX, use $2/2, makes it $3.95 ea. after ECB) - $5 ECB wyb (2) Colgate Optic White Stain Fighter 4.2 oz, Total 3.3 oz, Max Fresh 6 oz+, 2-in-1 4.6 oz Toothpaste, 2 for $7.98, limit 2
-$2 off CVS eCoupon coming Sunday
-.50/1 Colgate Total, Optic White or Max Fresh toothpaste printable
-$3 off Colgate toothpaste, toothbrushes or mouthwash purchase of $18, printing at CVS Coupon Center
-$3/2 Colgate Toothpastes (2.1 oz or larger; excludes Colgate Cavity Protection, Baking Soda & Peroxide, Sparkling White, Triple Action, Ultra, Kids & bonus packs), CVS eCoupon
-$3/2 Colgate Toothpastes (2.1 oz or larger; excludes Colgate Cavity Protection, Baking Soda & Peroxide, Sparkling White, Triple Action, Ultra, Kids & bonus packs), Coupons.com mobile app
(buy (2), use $3/2, makes it FREE + profit after ECB) - $10 ECB wyb $20 Huggies Diapers Jumbo Pk, B1G1 at 50% off, limit 1
Huggies Diapers or Pull-Ups, jumbo pk., $13.99
-$2 off Pull-Ups Training Pants printable
-$2.50 off Pull-Ups Night Time Training Pants printable
-$1.50 off Huggies Little Snugglers Diapers (excludes 9 ct or less) printable
-$1.75 off Huggies Special Delivery Diapers, 16 ct.+ printable
-.75/1 Huggies Little Movers Diapers (excludes 9 ct. or less) printable
-1,000 points wyb Huggies Goodnites nighttime underwear, excl underpant inserts, bed mats, boxers and sleep shorts, limit 1, enter code N0REC before first receipt to get 2000 Bonus points, Fetch Rewards mobile app
-3,250 points wyb Huggies Pull-Ups training pants, enter code N0REC before first receipt to get 2000 Bonus points, Fetch Rewards mobile app
(buy (2) Pull-Ups, use (2) $2 off and Fetch, makes it $1.86 ea. after ECB) - $2 ECB wyb (2) Garnier Fructis Shampoo or Conditioner, 10.2-17.3 oz, 2 for $8 (or $4.19 ea.), limit 1
-$3/2 off CVS eCoupon coming Sunday
(buy (2), use $3/2, makes it $1.50 ea. after ECB) Read More→
Make your way to Old Navy today to grab $12 PowerChill leggings. These are normally $26.99 so a great price for this wardrobe staple.
There is a nice selection to choose from.
This deal is good today only, 2/23. Shipping is free on orders of $50+ for Rewards Members (free to join).
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It’s supposed to get hot outside today, but the price on coats at Macy’s is hotter! Save up to 75% on top brand coats for the family.
Shop deals from The North Face, Calvin Klein and many more. No coupon necessary. Prices are as marked.
Deal Ideas:
Ixtreme Big Girls Quilt Puffer Jacket with Fleece Hood – $21.25 (reg. $85)
Also available in olive color
S. Rothschild & Co Toddler & Little Boys Camo Puffer Jacket – $18.75 (reg. $75)
Available in multiple colors
Cole Haan Women’s Belted Faux-Fur-Trim Hooded Coat – $119 (reg. $400)
This offer is good today only, 2/23, online only. Shipping is free with orders of $25+.
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Are you positive that you’re paying the best rate on your cable and Internet? The only way to be sure is to make sure each year to take the time and find out. There are at least seven bills that you should take the time to renegotiate every year. This doesn’t have to take a ton of time, but in many situations will pay off in the end. Take a look at these seven bills to renegotiate yearly and see if you think there are any worth pursuing!
7 Bills to Renegotiate Yearly
There are at least 7 bills that you should take a look at each year and decide if they’re worth making a phone call about.
Cable
Internet
Cell phones
Insurance
Satellite radio
Credit cards
Electricity
Note that I did include credit cards in this list. Even though credit card debt is not something I’d ever recommend, I understand that all of us are in different financial situations. And sometimes you can ask credit card companies and renegotiate your monthly interest rate.
Call around. Call all of your local providers to ask their current rates and promotions. Then begin calling back any that you can and sharing the prices you got from the other companies. Many times they will match or exceed the other companies offer to win or keep your business. This works with most of the bills above!
Be kind and positive. As you call around with prices of competitors, make sure to be super sweet to your current provider. Tell them that you have been a long standing customer and would love to stay with them, but just can’t afford it. No sob stories here—just stay short and sweet and explain that times are tough and things have to either be cut back or go away completely.
Buy new equipment. If you are running on old equipment, this is great time to research new technology and see if they will throw that into the deal for you. Make sure that you aren’t paying a monthly rental fee, though, for routers and other items. Many times you can buy these items yourself and save a ton over the monthly cost to “rent.”
Remember that bundle deals only cost you. Many times the cable and phone companies try to emphasize how much you can save if you add on other services. These are items you didn’t call about and possibly don’t even need. Keep everyone on the same page and stay away from bundles unless you really are wanting all they are offering.
DO NOT get caught in the lie that you must have a phone line or cable channels to get internet. You can have just Internet from the phone company or cable company without adding on their other services. About 45% of American homes no long have landlines (mine included). We live in a house that doesn’t even have phone jacks in the walls!
Get to know your “framily.” I’m borrowing a term from an old Sprint’s marketing campaign here. To save on your cell phone, it’s time to embrace your friends and family. Getting a plan together saves a ton! Now that almost all the companies have done away with contracts, this is the perfect time to band your “framily” together and save a ton of a group plan.
Know what you need. For cable and Internet service, they will always try to talk you into bigger plans. Having the fastest Internet speed on the block sounds great, but it costs more. Find out what you need or even be brave and try the lower speeds first before paying for top of the line speed. Don’t believe everything they say you “have” to have.