Cheap cleaning tips (that really work!)

If you’re like me, you cringe spending $5 on a bottle of cleaner when you can make something yourself that will work just as well, if not better. Over the years, I’ve found several things that have saved us some cash, plus kept our house sparkling clean. WINDOW and GLASS CLEANER A friend found this [...]

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Creamy Chicken Enchiladas

1 – recipe of my enchilada sauce 1 can cream of chicken soup 1 – 8oz container sour cream Mix this well. Reserve about 2 cups for sauce – set aside. To the remaining mixture, add: 2 cups cooked, cubed chicken breast 1 cup shredded cheese (we like cheddar best) (you’ll need 2 cups of [...]

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Need suggestions for a new bread machine

My old GE 2lb horizontal loaf bread machine finally bit the dust after almost a decade of service.  Let’s have a moment of silence, shall we?   )   It was a true workhorse in the kitchen, and the heat-resistant o-rings finally disintegrated out of the bottom.  I have searched all over for a replacement and [...]

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Cheap things to use for food storage

I have a few tips for things people don’t normally think of to use for food storage, plus you’re recycling items that would normally be thrown away. Save #10 cans, wash and dry them very well, and either reuse the plastic lid that comes on some, or buy extra lids to use for this purpose [...]

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How to make a manual washing machine – no electricity

I heard about this a few days ago, and thought it was an awesome idea. What you need: a Rubbermaid tote with a lid (or a 5/6 gallon bucket with lid) toilet plunger with red rubber suction cup on end laundry soap water dirty clothes Cut a hole in the top of the lid big [...]

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