Let’s face it, times are tough. Grocery prices are on the rise, gas prices are like a rollercoaster ride, and if you have kids your family budget may be stretched to the max. But don’t despair! When the going gets tough, the tough get going (and creative)!! Here’s some thrifty, family-friendly tips to help make those dollars sstttrreettchh!
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Becky's Tip #2:
Did you know the average dish scrubber sponge can be laundered and re-used? Your typical yellow/green sponge like an Ocelo or Scotch-Brite gets a little… well… STINKY after just a few days, especially during the summer months. A quick run through your normal wash/dry cycle will freshen ‘er right up! I put my sponges in a mesh laundry bag before I launder and throw them away after two or three laundering (or when the yellow sponge part begins to flake away). Sounds weird…but it works!
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GO GREEN!! (and save $$ at the same time). Words like “Green Initiative”, “Go Green”, “reduce your carbon footprint” and “Eco-friendly products” are all over the news these days. Did you know, that buying/selling gently used clothing is a form of recycling? What better way to reduce landfill waste by “recycling” your gently used kids clothes and baby gear. I HIGHLY recommend saving some serious money and buy “previously loved” clothing for your fast growing infants, toddlers, Preschooler and school age children. Check out Mattie & Me for everything from infant to maternity clothes, and a wide variety of gently used baby gear.
Remember recycle, REUSE!
