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Penny Saving Household Helper: 500 Little Ways to Save Big!
I purchased this book a few months ago and have been reading it a little at a time. There are so many great tips in here! With money tight these days, I highly recommend that you add it to your shelf!
The book is written by Rebecca DiLiberto and is divided into the following sections: In the Kitchen, Around the House, Lifestyle, Fun and Leisure. There are so many great tips in here, that the only way I can figure out to make the most of this book is to pick a few at a time, get them to be a habit, then move on.
Here is a small sample of some of the ways to save money:
"If you burn milk when heating it on the stove, add a pinch of salt to take away the scorched smell and taste. (this also works with coffee)"
"When you brew a pot of coffee that nobody drinks, don't pour it down the drain. Freeze leftovers in ice cube trays to add to iced coffee instead of ice cubes."
"There's nothing more frustrating than over-salting a soup or stew that you've spent countless hours and dollars on. Don't throw it out! Try adding some wedges of raw potato or apple to absorb the salt. Let the soup simmer for 10 minutes or so, then removed the wedges. IF your soup is still too salty, try sprinkling in a spoonful of sugar. And if that doesn't work, a dash of apple cider vinegar may do the trick. Finally, try diluting with water or low-sodium broth."
"A cork will shine your silverware. Just rub it along the surface of knives and spoons - it will pick up whatever is tarnishing the surface."
"Soak tarnished silverward in the cooking water left over from boiling potatoes. The starch will dissolve the tarnish."
"Before you hang a picture, place a piece of tape on the spot you're going to nail - that way the plaster won't crack, chip, or flake."
"Do you know that magical spray the ladies in the nail salon mist your toes with to get them dry and shiny fast? It's nothing more than baby oil. You can create the same effect at home by brushing a coat of baby oil over just-polished fingers and toes - this will also help prevent chipping."
"Your baseball glove will stay free of cracks and keep its shape when storeid with a ball in its palm."
"Instead of buying yarn for knitting, unravel your old, unwanted sweaters for free high-quality yarn."
These are just a few of the hundreds of tips! It's a little book that you will turn to again and again!
