Free...

today online I found these three sites where you can get something for nothing...
Living the Country Life magazine
visit your local U. S National Park for free
Free e-book 101 Handy Tips

How to clean (cat) pet urine...

Since we just got a new puppy and already own 2 cats and I have friends who also have cats, and I know mine have occassional accidents, I found this post on TipNut... http://tipnut.com/how-to-clean-cat-urine/ some good ideas, and alot less than some of those cleaners they advertise I'm sure.

Homemade Detergents

In my continuing effort to save money (cause I really don't won't to work that much) I have found some recipes to make your own detergents.

Laundry detergent recipe:

• 2 cups grated bar soap (Ivory)
• 1 cup Arm & Hammer Washing Soda
• 1 Cup 20 Mule Team Borax

Uae 2 Tablespoons per load

Grate the bar soap and then run through the food processor to pulverize it into a powder, mix together with A & H and Borax. Place in container.

Note: I'm using my empty plastic coffee canisters to keep it in, and wrote the name and recipe on the lid for future use.

Fabric Softner:

1/4 cup white vinagar

Pour into a Downy ball and toss into washing machine.

Note: I bought a gallon of white vinegar and keep it next to the washing machine just for this use.

Dishwashing Detergent:

Equal parts:

• Arm & Hammer Washing Soda
• 20 Mule Team Borax

Use 1 Tablespoon per load.

Note: Again I mixed mine a put it in a plastic coffee canister, then wrote the Name and directions on the lid.

To find other recipes to make your own detergents go to www.tipnut.com

All sorts of information...

This website has all kinds of helpful tips, recipes, free patterns, etc. Just take a look. http://tipnut.com/