Saving in 2012- Frugal Friday Tip- 2000+ Uses for WD-40!

Just one simple can of WD-40. Hard to believe that one can could possibly take care of over 2000+ jobs around your home or office!

Here are some of my favorite uses for WD-40:

*Cleans muffin tins.
*Removes Kool-Aid stains from carpet and fabric.
*Spray on trash can lids to keep messes from sticking.
*Removes tomato stains from clothes.
*Keeps plant hangers from rusting.
For the entire 2000+ list, click here!

**These uses were submitted by WD-40 users and have not been tested by the company. Exercise common sense when testing this product and make sure to pay attention to warnings on the packaging.

*HOT* Valentine's Day Classroom Card Deal! $6.00 For 55 Cards Shipped!

WOW! If you are looking for fun, creative and CHEAP Valentine's Day Cards, I have found a great deal!

Mint.com, a site that has high-quality stationary, cards and more is currently running a great promotion. Go here and sign up for a new account and receive $25.00 off your first $30.00 purchase! (Discount is taken off automatically in your cart)

I was able to purchase 55 of the above Valentine's Day Classroom Cards with envelopes for just $6.00 including tax/shipping!




Here's How To Get The Deal:

• Sign Up For Your New Mint.com Account.
• Find the You Rock Cards, personalize and choose to get 55 cards for $31.00.
• When it shows your order, there is a spot for a promotional code. Enter BEMINE35 to get Free Shipping!

I plan on attaching a package of Pop Rocks to each card! I think the kids are going to love these!

Thanks Hip2Save for help with this deal!

Frugal Friday Post- Saving Money In 2012-Homemade Fabric Softener

Photo Courtesy of: apartmenttherapy.com

As one of my New Year's Resolutions to be more frugal, I am looking for ways to cut costs on home cleaning products. I have shared recipes for Homemade Laundry Detergent and now it's time for DIY Fabric Softener! I just ran out of the store bought softener, so now I am extremely excited to try this out!

Aside from being a natural softener, vinegar also removes soap residue in the washing machine and reduces static in the dryer. You can add vinegar directly to laundry during the rinse cycle or pour vinegar into the fabric softener dispenser of your washing machine.

You can pre-mix your fabric-softening vinegar by using the following recipe:

Homemade Fabric Softener
*1 gallon white vinegar
*20-30 drops essential oil (Lavender, Orange, Lemon and Peppermint(15 drops as it's stronger) are good choices)

Sweet orange brightens and fights stains, lavender offers a calming effect, and peppermint can help fight tough odors on clothing.

Thanks diynatural.com for the recipe and helpful information!

Shopping This Weekend? Retail Roundup!

Before you head out and do a little shopping this weekend, don't forget to print some coupons to some of your favorite stores!

Old Navy: $10 Off $50 Purchase-Facebook Coupon

Aeropostale: $10 Off Purchase of $50 or More

Kohl's: Extra 15% Off Everything

Bloomingdale's: Extra 15% Off Sale and Clearance Items

Payless Shoes: 20% Off


Thanks to MommySavesBig for help in compiling these coupons.

Frugal Friday Tip- Cut Drying Time With A Dry Towel!

Photo Courtesy of ehow.com

I'm sure that there are many people like myself that can't afford one of those fancy washer and dryer sets that are on the market nowadays! They say they can steam, cut drying time, iron and probably make a really great quiche in just a few minutes;) Well that would be great...if I could afford it, but I can't!

So thanks to my mom who gave me this tip that she read and tried out on her own! She doesn't have one of those fancy machines either and she swears this works!

*Add a dry towel to a load of wet clothes when you put them in the dryer. It says it cuts drying time which equals money saved on your electricity bill and more time to make that homemade quiche!

Has anyone tried this before? Try it and let me know if it works for you!

*HOT* Zales Clearance & 10% Off Event + Free Shipping!

Valentine's Day is just around the corner, so this deal comes at just the right time! From now until Jan. 16th, Zales is offering 10% off storewide! This discount includes their already clearanced items! I found this adorable heart pendant for just $21.73 after discounts, tax and free shipping!

Here's how the deal works:

Regular Price-$75.00
Clearance Price-$22.50
Extra 10% Off- $20.25

Want Free Shipping? You can choose the Free Ship To Store option on the page after you add it to your bag when you enter your shipping information!

Gordmans- Extra 50% Off-1/12-1/16

Starting today and running through Monday, Jan. 16th, get an extra 50% off all clearance items at Gordmans! There are sure to be some great deals, so hurry while the selection is best!