Handcrafted Cleaning Products

As I promised in an earlier post, I plan to share the inexpensive homemade cleaning product recipes I've used as well as the new ones I find on the Internet. This one came from Pinterest and uses one of my favorite ingredients...vinegar. It is touted as a great soap scum/bathroom cleaner...which it is, I am happy to report. I also used it on kitchen cabinets after pan frying some chicken patties and it worked like a charm. It really isn't all natural, but it isn't harmful like many bathroom/kitchen cleaners. Here's the recipe:

Ingredients: 1 part Dawn dish washing liquid
                     1 part Vinegar

I used 6 ounces of each for my first batch. Heat the vinegar in glass measuring cup in the microwave to warm it. It does not have to be boiling hot! Add it to a new/clean spray bottle. Add an equal amount of vinegar and shake. That's it! A little goes a long way. Also, if you use it on your tile floor...make sure you have gotten it all up because a bit of a residue is slippery! (I know this because I used a squirt to clean up something stubborn on my Pergo kitchen floor and almost took a tumble later.) It really isn't a floor cleaner...

Blessings,
Donna

Resurrection Day Deals

I know Resurrection Day (also known as Easter) isn't until April, but, of course items have been in the stores for weeks now...since February 15, really. I suggest that, if you prepare a gift or basket for your children, family or friends, that you begin looking now for bargains to fill those baskets. There are numberous candy coupons right now...print them out or clip them from your inserts and tuck them in the front of your coupon binder or even in your wallet so you can take advantage of deals you see at Target, Walmart, CVS, Publix etc. with the greatest savings. Don't forget to hide them well so your kids don't happen upon them and assume you purchased an extra treat for them! I also find that I have to get them out of my sight.  (I love those new white chocolate M&M's from Target!) Also, you might start making some things for those baskets...cross and butterfly sugar cookies freeze well!(I'll have to post my favorite sugar cookie recipe.) And there so many cute Easter crafts that can adorn your gifts. Why not get a plain basket or bucket at Dollar Tree and decorate it? You still have time to do so! I think I'll go cruise through Pinterest right now to find some inspiration! Have a wonderful Sunday!

Blessings,
Donna

3/11 Inserts

Unfortunately, I wasn't able to get inserts this week...my source couldn't get them this week. However, there are 2 inserts to be on the lookout for...Redplum and Smart Source. The following coupons could be in your inserts, if we get them all here in the Panhandle...

Red Plum 3/11

$1 off Advil PM, 4 ct+ (exp 6/9)
$1.50 off Breathe Right strips, 10 ct+ (exp 5/11)
$2 off Breathe Right strips, 26 ct+ (exp 5/11)
$5 off Centrum Pro Nutrients (exp 4/14)
$1 off Crave soft treats for cats (exp 4/21)
$5 off DermaSilk full size product (exp 3/22)
.35/1 Dial bar pack 3 ct+ or liquid hand soap (exp 3/31)
$1 off Dial lotion, 12 oz+ (exp 3/31)
$1/2 Dial body washes, 12 oz+ (exp 3/31)
$1 off Dial for Men Speed Foam body wash, excl trial sizes (exp 3/31)
$1.50/2 Emerald Nuts products, 5 oz+ (exp 4/22)
.75/1 Florida Crystals light or amber Organic Agave Nectar (exp 5/31)
$1 off Florida Crystals natural or Organic sugar (exp 5/31)
$2 off Garnier moisturizer (exp 6/11)
$1 off L’Oreal EverCreme, Sleek, Pure, Strong shampoo or conditioner (exp 5/6)
$1 off L’Oreal EverCreme, EverSleek, EverPure, EverStrong treatment (exp 5/6)
$1 off L’Oreal EverStyle product (exp 5/6)
$2 off L’Oreal Sublime Mousse haircolor (exp 5/6)
$1 off Marcal Small Steps towel or bath tissue or (2) napkins (exp 4/15)
.75/1 Meow Mix dry cat food, 3 lb+ (exp 5/5)
$3 off Nutro Ultra food for dogs (exp 5/6)
$1 off Pup-Peroni product, 4.8 oz+ (exp 5/31)
$1 off Pure Protein powder or drink (exp 4/22)
$1/2 Pure Protein bars (exp 4/22)
.50/1 Purex liquid detergent, excl trial sizes (exp 4/21)
$1 off Purex UltraPacks detergent, excl trial sizes (exp 4/21)
B1G1 Renuzit Fresh Accents air freshener, max $2.29 (exp 4/8)
B2G1 Renuzit Adjustables air fresheners, max $4.17 (exp 4/8)
$1 off Rimmel London mascara (exp 5/31)
$1 off Rimmel London product (exp 5/31)
.50/1 Soft Scrub abrasive or gel (exp 4/21)
$1 off Soft Scrub Total (exp 4/21)
$1 off SuperPretzel soft pretzel (exp 4/13)
$1 off Visine product, .5 oz+ (exp 6/30)
$2 off Visine Soothing Wipes (exp 6/30)
$2 off Visine A or Visine with Hydroblend moisturizers (exp 6/30)

Smart Source 3/11

$1 off A1 steak sauce, 10 oz+ (exp 4/8)
$1 off Atkins bar, 5 pk. (exp 5/31)
$1 off Atkins shake, 4 pk. (exp 5/31)
$1 off Better Than Ears treats (exp 6/11)
.50/2 Betty Crocker Fruit Shapes, Fruit by the Foot, Gushers, Roll-Ups (exp 5/5)
.50/1 Betty Crocker Fun da-middles cupcake mix (exp 5/5)
.50/1 Bounce product, excl trial sizes (exp 4/30)
.50/2 Classico pasta sauces (exp 5/6)
$2 off Clear Care cleaning and disinfecting solution, 12 oz+ (exp 5/30)
$1 off Clearasil product (exp 4/22)
$3 off Clearasil PrefectaWash starter kit (exp 6/3)
$1 off Colgate 360 Optic White toothbrush (exp 3/31)
$1 off Colgate Optic White, Total Advanced or Sensitive Pro Relief (exp 3/31)
.50/2 Cottonelle toilet paper 4 pks. or (1) 12 pk.+ (exp 4/8)
.50/1 Downy product, excl trial sizes (exp 4/30)
.75/1 Finish Powerball tabs or Gelpacs (exp 4/15)
$1 off Finish Quantum (exp 4/15)
$1/3 General Mills cereals (exp 4/21)
$1/2 Golden Grain 100% whole wheat pasta, 13.25 oz (exp 4/30)
.75/3 Hamburger Helper home cooked skillet meals (exp 5/5)
.50/1 Irish Spring bar pack 3 ct.+ or body wash, excl 2.5 oz (exp 3/31)
$1 off Irish Spring deodorant (exp 3/31)
$1 off Johnsonville Italian sauasage links (exp 4/30)
$1 off Ken’s dressing, 16 oz (exp 4/30)
.30/3 Kleenex tissue pks. or boxes (exp 4/22)
$1/2 Kleenex hand towels (exp 4/22)
$3 off Lysol No-Touch Kitchen System starter kit (Target coupon) (exp 4/7)
.50/1 Maruchan Yakisoba product (exp 5/31)
$1 off MidNite regular, PM or for Menopause (exp 9/30)
$1 off NatuRelief product (exp 9/30)
.50/1 New York Brand frozen item (exp 5/15)
.50/1 Ocean Spray fruit flavored snacks (exp 5/5)
$2 off Opti-Free PureMoist contact lens solution, 10 oz+ (exp 5/30)
.75/1 Pepperidge Farm Chocolate Chunk Crispy or Soft Baked cookies (exp 5/6)
.75/1 Pepperidge Farm Distinctive cookies (exp 5/6)
.40/2 Pillsbury Toaster Strudel, Scrambles Pastries or Pancakes (exp 6/2)
.40/3 Pillsbury crescent dinner rolls (exp 6/2)
.40/3 Pillsbury refrigerated Grands! biscuits (exp 6/2)
$1 off Rachael Ray bag of soup bones or any other Nutrish treats (exp 6/11)
$2 off Rachael Ray Nutrish for dogs, 6 lb+ bag (exp 6/11)
$1 off Revlon color cosmetic (exp 4/15)
$1 off Schick disposable razor pk., excl 2 ct. (exp 4/22)
$3/2 Schick disposable razor pks., excl 2 ct. (exp 4/22)
$2 off Scotch Pet Hair Remover or Sweeper refill (exp 4/30)
$2 off Scotch Pet Hair Remover or Sweeper starter kit (exp 4/30)
.50/1 Scott Naturals flushable wipes tub or refill (exp 4/22)
$1 off Scott bath tissue, 8 rolls+ (exp 4/22)
$2/2 Scrubbing Bubbles bathroom cleaners (exp 6/30)
$3 off Sebamed full size hair care (CVS coupon) (exp 5/12)
$3 off Sebamed full size skin care (CVS coupon) (exp 5/12)
$5/2 Sebamed full size skin care (CVS coupon) (exp 5/12)
50% off Sebamed conditioner wyb shampoo (CVS coupon) (exp 5/12)
.50/1 Tide stain release, excl trial sizes (exp 4/30)
$1 off Tide detergent, excl PODS and trial sizes (exp 4/30)
$3 off Ultimate Flora probiotic (exp 6/30)
.60/1 Viva paper towel big rolls (exp 5/6)
.20/1 Yoplait lactose-free yogurt cup (exp 5/5)
.50/8 Yoplait cups (exp 5/5)
.75/1 Yoplait Greek yogurt, 4 pk. (exp 5/5)
.75/2 Yoplait Go-Gurt, Kids Cup, Trix, Splitz (exp 5/5)

Blessings,

Donna