Pin of the Day 10/7/12

It's so cheesy and so FRUGAL too! It's HOMEMADE MOZZARELLA!
Due to dietary restrictions  I can no longer eat cheese, however, I live amongst many cheese eaters and I know they would LOVE to have HOMEMADE MOZZARELLA in the fridge for them to enjoy.  And if you've seen the prices of fresh mozzarella in the grocery store then you know that for the cost of one ONE GALLON of MILK and a few simple ingredients, it's at total FRUGAL FIND to make this at home!

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The pin takes you to a step-by-step tutorial with photos, it almost looks too good and too easy to be true.

SPECIAL Pin of the Day for 8/30/12

Okay, this is not exactly frugal but...It's sooooooo pretty...and I want it soooooo bad! It's Fiestaware's newest color-FLAMINGO! (caps added by me!)
I just love, love, LOVE the color!

I've always wanted to invest in some Fiestaware but never had the dinero to do so. Okay, so I don't have it right now either, but this new color makes me want to pinch pennies, recycle soda cans and stand on the freeway off ramp with a sign that says "Will Work For Fiestaware".

Just kidding about the sign.

I think.

Gotta thank that Pioneer Woman, Ree Drummond for bringing this new color to my attention! Please check out her write up about this Fiestaware on her blog, I know she'd be thrilled you stopped by.

I think.

No, I'm sure!

I'm off now to check the neighbor's garbage for cans to recycle.

Just kidding about the cans.

I think.

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I see free TV armoires on Craigslist all the time, what a great use for one! Who can't use a little more cupboard space or a pantry in their kitchen.

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This is on my must learn list

http://pinterest.com/pin/19562579602306974/

How cute would a row of these be on the edge of a tea towel! 

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Taco Plates to help keep your tacos upright for filling and eating! 

With separate areas for the beans and rice.

The perfect Father's Day Gift for my hubster!

Revisiting Vinegar

I have a friend who posted on her Facebook page the other day about how she discovered that white vinegar will clean the grout in her bathroom, and clean it well! If you've poked around my blog a bit then you've probably discovered my page about homemade cleaners.

Vinegar is my #1 go to for many of my cleaning chores around the house. I use it straight as fabric softener in the wash as well as to clean and neutralize pet accidents, I combine it with rubbing alcohol, water and a drop of dish soap for windows, counters and appliances and I use it mixed with water to clean my kitchen floors. I mix it 50/50 with Dawn dish soap to clean hard water stains and soap film off my tub and shower and I put a cup of it in my carpet steam cleaner to remove odors and stains-as a bonus it leaves the carpet soft and fluffy when it's dry. I also use it periodically as a rinse on my hair to remove hard water build up which dulls my color and makes my wavy hair look...well, not so much wavy as frizzy-and when my hair is dry there is almost no vinegar smell, I say almost because there is just a hint..and if I used some olive oil as a moisturizer I'd smell..well, kind of delicious if you're into salads!

Here is the link to The Vinegar Institute website where they have dozens of uses. At around $2.00 for a gallon, it's a safe, environmentally friendly and frugal product to have in your arsenal of cleaning supplies.

Pin of the Day 4/24

I love this idea and I'd love to adapt it to my pantry. Put the often used items on the door shelves where I can get right to them and the store the less often used items inside the pantry. This would also adapt well for my hall closet, my clothes closet or an entryway closet. Oh the possibilities!

My Pinterest Pin of the Day

I've got to say, THIS pin really got me thinking!

How awesome would my mornings be if I had cabinet for my coffee maker WITH a POT FILLER faucet IN the cabinet! I think I've found my personal Holy Grail of Kitchen Organization. This came to me at the perfect time too, as we are planning on updating our kitchen this summer. I just happen to know a cabinet maker and a plumber...I think it's time to invite the pair of them over for coffee! :-D