Whoa....stop the car.

I Love Love Ann Taylor. Yes, make no mistake, that is definately two loves. Today, and today only they are having a screaming deal. You can save $20 dollars off a full priced item (20 dollars or more I presume) with this Printable Coupon. The only catch is that it has to be an in store purchase. Happy Shopping!

Freebie Alert!

Walgreens is offering one free 8x10 digital scrapbook page uploaded with your own photos when you enter the code SCRAPIT at checkout. These normally go for about $5 a page, so it's a pretty good deal and a way to get into the digital scrapbooking world a bit if you weren't sure about it before. Why not?, It's FREE. You can pick up your page at your local Walgreens.

Click HERE to pick your page

Hop down to IHOP

You may have already seen the commercial for this, but I thought it was worth mentioning since this could significantly cut a family's" out to dinner" budget. Kids under 12 eat free at IHOP from 4-10pm daily. I'm not a huge fan of the dinner menu here, but breakfast is pretty good and they serve it all day. You could have an "out to dinner breakfast party" just to spice things up a bit for the little ones. I recommend the French Toast. Enjoy!

Hey Hey, It's Friday! Congratulations on making it through another week. Any plans this weekend? Well, if not, why not try a new restaurant? Restaurant.com is having another one of their super discounts on restaurant gift certificates. That's right, they are offering 80% off of their normally low prices on gift certificates. Just enter the code PORTION at checkout and you can get the $25 dollar certificate for $4 or the $10 certificate for $.80.

Note: Be sure to check restrictions for the certificates before you purchase as they vary among different venues.

Here's a good deal for you. Drugstore.com is offering 10 dollars off any order ten dollars or more. They also have free shipping for orders 25 dollars or more. Check out this LINK and see some of their featured deals.

For all you scrap booking fiends out there... and you know who you are. There is a new deal website dedicated to scrap booking supplies at screaming deals. It's scrapbooksteals.com. All products showcased are at least 40% off retail and they feature one new "steal" each day. If you don't like what they have today, check out what they have tomorrow. I have been a fan of their sister site babysteals.com for a while and have gotten some great baby products for my little one. Plus, if you happen to live in the Salt Lake Valley, you can get free shipping if you pick up the product at their warehouse in Murray. It happens to be right up the street from me, so I love it. It's a win win. Check it out and see what you think

Indulge Yourself

Calling all chocoholics..... This is your lucky day. If you like chocolate, and are a fan of Godiva (who isn't?) then you probably don't want to pass this one up. Godiva is having a special 50% of Presale for members only who click a link in a special email. Well, membership status aside, some kind person posted the link for every one to enjoy. So I'm posting it for all of you. Godiva chocolate is pretty pricey, so if you gotta have it, you might as well get it for half off, right?

Godiva Chocolate Presale Click HERE

Ready for a good Laugh

If you think you can.....

Or if you know someone who can. The FOX show "So you think you can dance" is holding auditions in Salt Lake this week. The auditions will be held tomorrow, Friday 7/24/2009 at 1:00pm at the Rose Wagner Theater. Here is the LINK to the story I found on KSL.com

If I knew how to dance I would try. Why not? Make Life Interesting.

YAY... It's Wednesday. Today Arby's is offering a free Roast Burger with any soft drink purchase. Get 'um while their hot.

Snack of the Day - Ice Cream Cookies

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What you Need:

• Your favorite Cookies [larger the better]
• Vanilla Ice Cream

Instructions:

Allow ice cream to soften.

Take a large cookie [one sided] and scoop an amount of soft ice cream onto cookie. Place another cookie on top. Smoosh down. Put in freezer. Allow to set about 20 minutes or longer.

Make a big batch and store in freezer for cool treats all week.

Activity of the Day - Bean Bag Basketball

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Instructions:

Use large pots or a bucket as the "hoop." Place the pot or bucket at each end of the yard.

Divide friends into teams.

Using a bean bag, toss back and fourth to team members until you reach the hoop at opposing teams side and toss into pot!

Whoever scores, other team gets the bean bag to start again.

Game can also be played indoors - or outdoors with water balloons.

I scream, you scream

We all scream for.......... ICE CREAM!

Wow, what a day for a deal. Baskin Robbins is offering free ice cream. Yep, you got it. However, it's for kids and young adults only this time ( Sorry mom's ).

Click HERE for a coupon for a free soft serve ice cream cone for those age 13-25. Good through July 17, 2009

7 11 We love you

Happy July 11th to everyone. In case you didn't know, it is kind of a national holiday, at least in our house it is. Today and today only, you can get a Free slurpee from 711, because it's 7/11/2009- get it?? So clever, so clever. Just stop in to your local 711 and you can get a free 7.11 ounce slurpee (yeah, it's the little one), but hey it's a free refreshing treat on a hot day and a perfect size for the kids too. Enjoy



I also saw that the Children's Place is having a "Monster Sale" on some very cute items for the little tikes. Prices start at $2 and they have $5 shipping for all orders (big or small). Check out this LINK to find out more

If you thought I forgot about Arby's Deal Wednesday yesterday..... well, I did. Not to worry though. Arby's is giving us another chance to get a good meal for almost free.

They are offering a free Roast Burger with the purchase of a soft drink until 7/12/2009 with this Printable Coupon. Sounds pretty good to me.

Happy Monday

I hope everyone had an enjoyable 4th of July Holiday. Mine was great. Lots of fun with family and friends and some good rest and relaxation too. So, it's back to the deal finding, and Walmart is our target today. They have a clearance going on for apparel for the whole family. Prices are from $1 to about $10, and some items have free site to store shipping. Check out this LINK if you feel like getting some new duds for the fam.


** Don't forget about my potato post (See 6/22/2009) if you got sunburned this weekend

Time to Celebrate!

This looked so festive and yummy, I just had to share

Make this festive Flag Cake this Fourth of July and be the talk of the party. Ingredients Margarine Flour 1 package (2-layer size) white cake mix (plus ingredients to make cake-listed on box) 1 package (4-serving size) JELL-O brand gelatin, any red flavor 1 cup boiling water 1/2 cup cold water 3 1/2 cups (8-ounce container) Cool Whip brand whipped topping, thawed 1 pint strawberries, washed and sliced 1 cup blueberries, washed 1 cup Kraft miniature marshmallows Tools 13 x 9 baking pan Large fork (two-pronged type) Medium mixing bowls Mixer Measuring cup Rubber scraper or large spoon Large tray or cutting board (must be larger than 13 x 9 pan) Table knife Aluminum foil Directions Grease 13 x 9 pan with margarine and dust lightly with flour. Prepare, mix and bake cake mix according to package directions. Cool cake for 15 minutes. With large fork, make holes in cake about every 1/2 inch. Pour gelatin into mixing bowl. Add cup of boiling water and use scraper to mix thoroughly until gelatin is completely dissolved. Use measuring cup to pour gelatin over cake. (It will run down into holes, making sliced cake have red stripes.) Chill cake in refrigerator 3 to 4 hours. Cover tray with aluminum foil. Put about one inch of warm water in kitchen sink. Take pan out of refrigerator and dip bottom (don't let water come up over sides) into water for about 10 seconds. Put large tray on top of cake, and invert. Frost sides and top with whipped topping. Arrange strawberries and marshmallows in alternating rows for stripes, leaving upper left for field of blueberries. Chill again until time to serve.

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Fun for the Kids!

For those that have little ones around the house for the summer, I found a fun website that has all kinds of activities for kids to do that keep their brains active and learning. And they look kind of fun too. The website is Kidsturncentral.com

They have a whole page dedicated to summer fun with tips for crafts, snacks, games and more to do each day. Today, they are featuring a snack of the day- Banana Smores and a fun game where you make your own chalk. I used to love to draw on the sidewalk with chalk in the summer.

Here are the recipes for the Banana Smores and Chalk

What you Need:

• 6 Bananas
• 6 Tablespoons semi sweet chocolate chips
• 1 Cup mini marshmallows

Instructions:

Adult supervision required.

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Slit each banana skin on the inside curve with a sharp knife (adult supervision please) Do not cut to the banana. Use your hands to loosen the skin slightly, but keep ends together.

For each banana, tuck 1 tbsp chocolate chips and some of the marshmallows along the sides of the banana. Push skin together, it won't close tight. Wrap banana in aluminum foil. Place wrapped bananas on cookie sheet.

Bake in oven for 10 minutes. Remove and let cool for a few minutes.

Be careful opening foil - watch for escaping steam. Eat right out of the skins with a spoon!

Make your own Chalk:

• Dixie cups
• Plaster or casting compound
• Powder paint
• Craft sticks
• Water

Pour 1/2 cup of plaster into Dixie cup (cup should be 1/2 full). Add about 1 tablespoon. of powder paint to plaster and a little water. Mixture should be moist but not watery or soupy. Mix the ingredients together with your craft sticks for 1 minute or 2. Let the mixture dry for 24 hrs.

Get your Juice on

Good Monday morning to ya! I'm really not that happy about it, but I'm trying. It takes me about half of the day to really get going on a Monday. However, it is a beautiful day and it's so much fun when you can have a tasty treat for half the price. Don't you think?

Jamba Juice is having a BOGO event until July 12, 2009. What's BOGO you say? Well, it's Buy one Get one FREE. YAY, Free is what we like to hear.

If you are interested, follow this LINK and print off the coupon.

Summer is Here!

For those who live in Salt Lake, we have been waiting for this day. Summer technically began last week, but it is really starting today because our local weather station people have told us that there will be no more rain for a while. Hallelujah!! So, now that summer is here, it is probably wise to break out the shorts and swimsuits- if you have them. If you don't, check out the deals at Old Navy. I found some cute shorts for $10 and swimsuits for $8-$10.

Click HERE to see for yourself

Yankee Doodle Dandy

Well, I searched and searched for some good deals today, but they were few and far between..... except that the Yankee Candle Company is having a Semi Annual Clearance Sale with some good prices on all your home, car, office, closet, or anywhere fragrance needs.

I love Yankee candles. They truly are the best smelling candles around, and they make fantastic gifts as well.

Click HERE to go to their website and then click on Semi Annual Clearance to see the deals they have. They have $1, $3, $5, and $10 deals

Also, If you spend $35 dollars or more you can also use the code WXF907A1 at checkout and get $10 off. Pretty cool.


Have a great day

Deal Wednesday

It's that time again. Freebie Wednesday at Arby's. Today you can get a Regular Roast Beef sandwich for Free with a purchase of a soft drink. That's a pretty good lunch for under 2 bucks. Can't beat it.

Also, as an update to my post on Saturday. I used the Redbox code and it worked like a charm. The code* is good until 8/31/2009, so there is plenty of time to use it and get a free flick to enjoy with your friends/family.

*Text FIT to 414141

Let the Sunshine In!

Well, it's officially Summer 2009. The season of outdoor pool parties, bbq's, and sunburns. I have very fair skin and have had my fair share of pretty bad burns in the past. These days I don't go out of the house without sunscreen, but back in the day I wasn't as wise. I thought I would share with you the very best remedy that I have tried for a painful sunburn. One word: POTATO

It may sound a little folk mediciny, and it is. But, it really works. The most effective way I have found to use this remedy is to grate a potato on a cheese grater and then put the shavings and the juice on your burn. It will take the heat out of the burn quickly and leave you feeling much cooler and comfortable.

"Reel"Savings

Are you a homebody? Do you have a hard time leaving your kids with a babysitter? Do you have a hard time forking over $40 dollars just to go see a movie and get popcorn? I would have to say that I would say yes to, well, all of the above. No need to be ashamed if you are in the same boat. Tonight, you can have a fun evening at home watching a movie with your family or your best pals for a fraction of the cost of going out. Because.......

Red Box is offering FREE DVD rentals when you text FIT to 414141. They will quickly respond with a code that can be redeemed at any red box kiosk.

And for your movie snacking pleasure, here is a recipe for Homemade Microwave Popcorn. I make this all of the time as a midday snack.

Ingredients
1/4 cup of popping corn (generally around 0.99 per bag and can make up to 50 bags of microwave popcorn)
2 teaspoons of vegetable oil
1-2 tbsp of melted butter
salt

Tools you will need
scotch tape
brown paper bag
Microwave

Pour the popcorn into the paper bag then add the vegetable oil. Fold the top of the bag over twice, but don't make the folds too big or the popcorn won't have room to pop. Tape the folds down with scotch tape. Microwave as you would normally do microwave popcorn (2-3 minutes listening for when the pops stop for about 3 seconds in between). Take out of the microwave and put into a bowl. Toss with melted butter and sprinkle with salt.

Treat Yourself

We made it to Friday again! Kudos Everyone. We have all worked hard this week, and there is bound to be a reward out there somewhere, right? Well, I've found it. Enjoy two freebies today I found on slickdeals.net

A&W Rootbeer is offering a FREE small Rootbeer Float from 2pm-8pm today as part of their 90th anniversary celebration. How nice of them.

Also at Orange Julius, you can get a FREE 20Oz. smoothie with a coupon that you can download and print off HERE


Take it easy everyone and have a great Friday

Burn it up

So, I am a regular watcher of the Today show in the morning. Not the whole 4 hours, but a segment here and there. Mostly it's just on in the background while I do my morning thing. A week or so ago they were talking about how to burn calories more efficiently. My ears perked up, because I am always looking for easy ways to shave off a few lb's. Here are some ways they suggested to rev up your metabolism. These are some I've tried and I think they really do work

1. Eat a good breakfast (everyday)
2. Drink COLD water
3. Pick Protein for lunch
4. Eat dairy if you pig out
5. Eat spicy food
6. Get a least 7 1/2 hours of sleep per night

To read the full article click HERE

Deal Wednesday

I'm a little sleep deprived today, so this will be short and sweet. Here are some fun little deals for you to peruse.

9 LED Superbright Flashlight $2 with free shipping when you enter the code MLC2480043

Stila Charmed Eye Shadow Palette w/ 24 carat gold for $10 and free shipping when you enter the code S7PB390. You may also select three beauty Samples with your order.

And don't forget about Arby's. Every Wednesday they have a free deal. Today you can get a free order of Sidekickers with any sandwich purchase.

Enjoy!

Let's Eat!

I always like to find a good recipe. I wouldn't say that I'm a foodie or that I'm even much of a cook. However, I do my fair share of eating in my house, and I like to eat things that taste good.

Here are a few recipes that I've been into lately

1. Cheeseburger Macaroni and Cheese- This one I saw on the Rachel Ray Show. I thought it sounded pretty good. I mean, I like cheeseburgers and I like mac and cheese. Sounds like a good combo, right? Well, IT IS. I really like this one.

2. Pineapple Pork- This is my own recipe. Well, I guess I need to give credit where credit is due, It's actually my husband, Marc's. But, we made it together once. This recipe is not scientific, but it's very easy.

One Pork Roast
One large yellow onion diced
baby carrots
4 red potatoes cut into quarters
1 can of pineapple chunks
1 jar of marinade of your choice ( We use the Kroger brand with the flavor Bourbon Peppercorn)

Mix all ingredients together in a crock pot and cook for 7-8 hours. Serve over brown rice.


3. Banoffee Pie- Oh this one is so delicious. I saw this on the Today show. It's basically banana cream pie, with strategically placed carmel. It's a mouth waterer, I think. Probably not one you want to make if you are trying to lose a few pounds what with the heavy cream, carmel and 2 sticks of butter. But hey, put the diet off a few days to try this one. Its worth it.

** The recipes are linked by clicking on the name. To get to the Banoffee Pie you will need to scroll down the page after you have clicked on the link


Have a yummy day!

Monday monday

Well, here we are again at the start of another week. This is going to be a busy one for me and my family and I'm sure for a lot of you too. But, we must not forget that Father's Day is this weekend. With that said, I have been searching for deals on gifts that our fine male com padres might enjoy.
Let me know if any of you find any other good deals out there

• 4GB USB Drive on woot.com $4.99 with $5 shipping

• Digital photo frame on buy.com $37.99 with free shipping

• Einstein touch series electronic Sudoku on buy.com $12.99 with free shipping

• Microsoft Webcam on amazon.com $28.10 with free shipping

• JC Penney has an in store or online coupon for $10 off any purchase of &25 or more. This is good for today and tomorrow only. So, if you wanted to by a shirt or tie for your man, this would be a good one to use.
  

I found most of these on http://dealoftheday.com. Check it out if you don't see anything here that you like. They have tons of deals listed everyday.

Just for Fun

Sunday's are usually pretty busy for me at this point in my life, but there was a time when they used to be a welcome break and a time to completely relax and chill out. For those of you who identify with the latter part of that previous sentence, here are a few free things you can do to pass the time today.

• Play Deal or no Deal online. This only takes a couple of minutes, but it is your chance to pick a case worth $10,000. Follow this link, pick a case and then put in your contact information. You will be entered into a drawing for $10,000 if you picked the right case. I play this all the time. I haven't won yet, but still hoping

• Play free online games at www.pogo.com. There are hundreds of free online games like Monopoly, Pictureka, Wheel of Fortune, Scrabble, etc. Each time you play you collect online tokens that give you a chance to be entered into a monthly sweepstakes give away.

For nature lovers ( I fall into this category), Take a walk outside. It is beautiful in Salt Lake today and flowers abound. We like to go on rose smelling walks. We are lucky to have many many different kinds of roses planted all around our condo complex. Did you know that each rose has a different scent? Don't take my word for it, get out and see for yourself.

Have a great day everyone.

Pucker Up Baby

Did you know?

• 1/4 cup of lemon juice has approximately 45% of your daily value of vitamin C

Did you know??

• Lemons contain compounds known as limonoids which have been shown to fight cancers of the mouth, skin, lungs, breasts, colon and stomach.

Did you know???

• Lemon juice is also a diuretic, so it gives relief to the kidneys and bladder. It is also instrumental in curing many digestive problems when mixed with warm water.
  

Oh the lovely Lemon. I have been particularly taken with this little fruit recently. Lemons are usually on sale at the store this time of year, and I like to target the sale items on my weekly grocery list and see what I can do with them. I usually have a big cup of ice water that I drink throughout the day and lately I have been squeezing a lemon into it. It makes it so much more refreshing. Sometimes I add a sprig of mint from my garden for an extra bit of zing.


Here are some other ways you can use lemons in your everyday life.

• After using the inside of the lemon, the rind can be ground up in the garbage disposal to keep your sink smelling fresh and clean
• Lemons can be used as scouring pads if they are dipped in course salt and used to clean pots. Cut them in half or quarters and dip the juicy part in course salt. The scouring action will remove rust spots from pots, utensils, bathroom fixtures or any metal in the house.
• Lemons can also be used for Beauty. Cut a lemon in half and dip it in sugar. Then rub the half on your elbows and heels. It will loosen tough skin and make it soft and supple.
• Lemons can also be used to repel ants. Some lemon juice squirted on windowsills and thresholds will act as a barrier to ants and other buggy pests.
  

Information and image for this post gathered from Thriftyfun.com and rawfoodnation.wordpress.com

TGIF!!!

Man, this seems to have been a really long week for me. I am so glad it is Friday. And it looks like the sunshine is finally making an appearance in Salt Lake City, after a monster rainstorm yesterday. I found a couple of deals online that might even make the day better, if that is possible.
On Fox13now.com they have what they call 50/50 Fridays where you can get a restaurant gift certificate for 50% off to some really fine restaurants. This week they are featuring Stadium Pizza and Copper Canyon Grill House and Tavern. Follow this link to order and learn more.

Also, for anyone who has a little one in your life, there is a great deal on Crocs that popped up on slickdeals.net. They have a few styles of these super cute shoes on sale for $10 with free shipping when you enter the coupon code kiosk09. I think almost anything is a great deal when free shipping is involved. Just head to the Crocs homepage and you will see the styles they are offering for $9.99.

Have a great Friday everyone!

Come and get your Love

These flowers are for anyone who stops by my blog today. If you live in the Salt Lake Valley, you too are probably feeling a little glum from all of the rain we have been having (unless you like the rain). My neighbor stopped by yesterday just to bring me some flowers and a note saying that she was glad to know me. How sweet! and the flowers really did brighten up my day. It really was just what I needed to feel better about all this rainy weather. I love having fresh flowers on the table. It adds such a natural warmth to the decor. I am so grateful to have such a nice friend who would take the time to do such a simple act of service. It really meant a lot.
So, for today, get out and do something nice for someone you know. It doesn't have to be getting them flowers, but it could be. Everyone has their own way of showing love. So, get out there and make someone else's day.

Also, enjoy the Green Living tip of the Day off to the right. This will be a regular feature of my blog.

All Cracked Up

Today's post is a combination of a great Deal and homemade good. In our house, we are big fans of the cracker. We love them all: Saltine, Wheat thin, Graham, Triscuit, Cheezit, but most of all the hallowed Club cracker. Crackers are a funny little food. They are so small and flavorful, but yet they make a big statement on the scale if you eat too many, which is usually the case in our house. So, I may have found an answer for this, for this week at least.

On coupons.com they have a printable coupon for a box of Special K crackers for free. That's right, for FREE. Conditions are that it is up to $3.49 and only redeemable at Target. But hey, they are light on the tummy and on the wallet. Sounds like a good deal to me. Here is the link for those who want to partake. The link will take you to the homepage. To find the coupon, click on the Kelloggs Savings Center on the left hand side about half way down. The coupon should be there for you to print off.

As for the homemade good. So your little baby doesn't feel left out when you are chowing down on tasty crackers. Here is a recipe that I just tried for homemade teething biscuits. So far Truman seems to like them, and they are really easy to make. Enjoy!

Teething Biscuit Recipes - Eggless Baby Cereal Cookies

Ingredients:

1 cup flour
1 cup dry infant rice cereal with bananas (or other flavored or
unflavored infant cereal)
3 tablespoons cooking oil
ice water

Directions:
Preheat oven 425F
Mix flour and cereal.
Gradually stir in oil. Mix a little ice water at a time (start with 1/4 cup) until dough begins to form a ball and pull away from the bowl.
Roll out to the thickness of a cracker on a floured surface and cut into desired shapes.
Bake on an ungreased cookie sheet 10-12 min. or until lightly brown. Cool completely.

Store in an airtight container. (you may want to try 1/2 plain and 1/2 flavored baby cereal as the taste when using full flavored baby cereal is very strong!)

*** Courtesy of Wholesomebabyfood.com

Paint the town Red

**Deal Alert**

I was surfing around some of my favorite deal sites and found a good one on slickdeals.net for all you hard working mom's and dad's (this includes dog mom's and dog dad's) that could really use a night out on the town. On Restaurant.com they normally have a pretty good deal where you can get a $25 dollar gift certificate to a restaurant in your area for $10 and a $10 dollar gift certificate for $3. But today, they are giving an 80% discount on their normal price. That makes their normal $25 dollar certificate only $2 and their $10 certificate only $.60!!!! Incredible. All you have to do is enter the code PRESENT at checkout on the website. Now, who doesn't have sixty cents hanging around in your couch cushions at least?? C'mon this is a great deal. Father's Day is also just around the corner, so it could also be a great gift for a Dad, grandpa or brother in your life. Check out the website Restaurant.com and you can search for a restaurant in your area using a zip code or city/state. Hope you take advantage. I know I will

Homemade Helpers

Choosing to be at home with a new baby is definately the best decision I have made in a while, but it sure isn't easy or profitable (monetarily that is). With that said, I am always looking for ways to save money on the more pricey items every household with children seems to always need. My mom gave me a great list of homemade recipes for such things as laundry detergent, automatic dishwasher detergent, toilet bowl cleaner, furniture polish and even baby wipes. These were all recipes collected from various sources. I will cite them with the information that I have. I haven't tried any of these yet, since I just got the information a couple of days ago. However, I've got a few toilets that could use a good cleaning. I'll let you know how it goes. If you try any, let me know too.


Laundry Detergent (Powdered)

• 1 cup grated Fels Naptha Soap
• 1/2 cup Washing Soda
• 1/2 cup 20 Mule Team Borax

Mix well and store in airtight container or bag. For light and small loads, use 1 TBSP. For normal loads, use 2TBSP. For heavy loads, use 3TBSP

Note: This laundry detergent will NOT make suds in your washer, so don't be alarmed. Fels Naptha Soap is a pure soap and typically makes little or no suds i the water. This makes it perfect for use in the new HE washers as well as traditional washers. You will also notice the need to either reduce your laundry softener or in most cases can even eliminate using softener completely.

Automatic Dishwasher Detergent
If you have soft water, use straight Borax (Sodium Borate). With hard water, experiment with a mixture of borax and washing soda (Arm&Hammer, but not baking soda) until you get just the right ratio. Use exactly the way you do commercial mixtures.

Toilet Bowl Cleaner
Pour a bucket of water into the toilet to lower the water level. Sprinkle a few tablespoons of baking soda around the inside of the bowl. Drizzle enough vinegar to dampen the baking soda. Add sufficient "elbow grease" to a toilet brush. Flush toilet

Furniture Polish
Melt 1 TBSP carnauba wax into 2 cups of mineral oil and 1tsp of lemon oil. Apply a light coat with a soft cloth. Wipe off excess and polish with another clean cloth. Discarded t-shirts are ideal for this job.

**All of the above information was taken from "The Encyclopedia of Country Living" by Carla Emery

Homemade Baby Wipes
For disposable baby wipes, cut a roll of plain white paper towels in half (Bounty or Costco brand works best). Place one half of the roll in a round air tight container. Pour solution over the half paper towel roll and cover. After a few minutes, turn roll upside down to help it absorb the solution evenly. When liquid is absorbed, remove cardboard core. pull wipes from the center,

Solution
1 1/2 cups water
1 TBSP Baby Bath Wash
1 TBSP Baby Oil
2 to 3 drops of Tea Tree Oil (optional)
Mix thouroughly before using