http://www.sampletrain.com/bang-for-your-buck-f9/-t1.htm Uses for household items & ways to stretch your buck. Sun, 20 Jun 2010 09:26:10 GMT 10 http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b43/bonzalala/original.jpg http://www.sampletrain.com/bang-for-your-buck-f9/-t1.htm http://www.sampletrain.com/bang-for-your-buck-f9/uses-for-coffee-filters-t3112.htm jersma Better than paper towels and a lot less expensive... Coffee filters .... Who knew! And you can buy 1,000 at the Dollar Stores for almost nothing, even the large ones. 1. Cover bowls or dishes when cooking in the microwave. Coffee filters make excellent covers. 2. Clean windows, mirrors, and chrome.... Coffee filters are lint-free so they'll leave windows sparkling. 3. Protect China by separating your good dishes with a coffee filter between each dish. 4. Filter broken cork from wine. If ... Bang for your Buck Fri, 27 Nov 2009 03:02:18 GMT http://www.sampletrain.com/bang-for-your-buck-f9/uses-for-coffee-filters-t3112.htm#25741 http://www.sampletrain.com/bang-for-your-buck-f9/uses-for-coffee-filters-t3112.htm http://www.sampletrain.com/bang-for-your-buck-f9/dryer-sheets-t7505.htm Anonymous accidentally forgot them. My clothes came out of the dryer perfectly
normal, they just didn't smell good like when I use dryer sheets.

Are they necessary / do they prevent damage to your clothes, or do they
just make them smell good? A friend of mine says she never uses dryer
sheets.
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If you have bruised or soft apples, don't throw them away! Make applesauce.

peel, core and slice the apples and toss into your crockpot. Smash lightly with a potato masher, add cinnamon and cook on low for two hours. voila'- your fruit becomes applesauce!!!!

Definately doing this!!!]]> Bang for your Buck Fri, 01 Jan 2010 13:31:23 GMT http://www.sampletrain.com/bang-for-your-buck-f9/make-the-most-of-your-apples-t3818.htm#31103 http://www.sampletrain.com/bang-for-your-buck-f9/make-the-most-of-your-apples-t3818.htm http://www.sampletrain.com/bang-for-your-buck-f9/cheap-christmas-gifts-t3382.htm Laura I thought since Christmas is right around the corner and its a bit tight for quite a few people that we could post great gift ideas that run cheap! ***IF YOU NEED HELP WITH ANY THING I POSTED JUST LET ME KNOW!*** Here is one i do quite often with family,friends and co-workers.... Movie basket: movie-$5 at walmart(some great ones) basket- $ store(you can get a basket or a popcorn bin there) boxed - $ store popcorn- $ store 2 sodas-optional blanket- optional(walmart has ... Bang for your Buck Thu, 10 Dec 2009 09:04:36 GMT http://www.sampletrain.com/bang-for-your-buck-f9/cheap-christmas-gifts-t3382.htm#27534 http://www.sampletrain.com/bang-for-your-buck-f9/cheap-christmas-gifts-t3382.htm http://www.sampletrain.com/bang-for-your-buck-f9/cvs-1-extra-buck-every-4th-visit-w-reusable-bag-tag-t3418.htm flameworker http://www.cvs.com/CVSApp/promoContent/promoLandingTemplate.jsp?promoLandingId=1160 Buy a reusable bag tag for 99 cents and put it on any reusable bag. Show your tag and ExtraCare Card and get a $1 Extra Buck for your next shopping visit. Bang for your Buck Fri, 11 Dec 2009 10:23:28 GMT http://www.sampletrain.com/bang-for-your-buck-f9/cvs-1-extra-buck-every-4th-visit-w-reusable-bag-tag-t3418.htm#27772 http://www.sampletrain.com/bang-for-your-buck-f9/cvs-1-extra-buck-every-4th-visit-w-reusable-bag-tag-t3418.htm http://www.sampletrain.com/bang-for-your-buck-f9/butter-wrappers-t3399.htm flameworker ]]> Bang for your Buck Thu, 10 Dec 2009 21:27:09 GMT http://www.sampletrain.com/bang-for-your-buck-f9/butter-wrappers-t3399.htm#27605 http://www.sampletrain.com/bang-for-your-buck-f9/butter-wrappers-t3399.htm http://www.sampletrain.com/bang-for-your-buck-f9/dryer-sheets-t2728.htm krista AFTER YOU USE YOUR DRYER SHEETS IN THE DRYER MOST OF THE TIME THEY NO LONGER SMELL ANYMORE SO MOST PEOPLE THROW THEM AWAY... INSTEAD OF DOING THAT YOU CAN SET THEM ASIDE AND USE THEM TO TAKE DEODARENT MARKS OFF YOUR SHIRT! JUST RUB THE SHEETS ON THE MARK AND LIKE MAGIC THE MARKS ARE GONE!! Bang for your Buck Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:53:26 GMT http://www.sampletrain.com/bang-for-your-buck-f9/dryer-sheets-t2728.htm#21596 http://www.sampletrain.com/bang-for-your-buck-f9/dryer-sheets-t2728.htm http://www.sampletrain.com/bang-for-your-buck-f9/hair-clippings-t2727.htm krista ]]> Bang for your Buck Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:50:23 GMT http://www.sampletrain.com/bang-for-your-buck-f9/hair-clippings-t2727.htm#21595 http://www.sampletrain.com/bang-for-your-buck-f9/hair-clippings-t2727.htm http://www.sampletrain.com/bang-for-your-buck-f9/baking-soda-t2674.htm momagarry Health Uses 1. Use it as an antacid. 2. Use it as underarm deodorant by applying it with a powder puff. 3. Mix half a teaspoon with peroxide paste and use it as toothpaste. 4. Use it as a face and body scrub. 5. Add a cup to bathwater to soften your skin. 6. Relieve skin itch from insect bites and pain from sunburn. 7. Remove strong odors from your hands by rubbing them with baking soda and water. 8. Put two tablespoons in your baby’s bathwater to help relieve diaper ... Bang for your Buck Sun, 25 Oct 2009 00:12:34 GMT http://www.sampletrain.com/bang-for-your-buck-f9/baking-soda-t2674.htm#21121 http://www.sampletrain.com/bang-for-your-buck-f9/baking-soda-t2674.htm http://www.sampletrain.com/bang-for-your-buck-f9/smart-food-storage-t2677.htm momagarry I always buy onions, green peppers and other produce in bulk. To make sure nothing goes to waste, I'll set aside a few that I plan to use soon. For the rest, I'll wash them, chop into strips and cubes, and then store them in freezer containers. When you need to make a recipe fast, you can just open the freezer, take what you need, seal it back up and save the rest for the next hectic day! Bang for your Buck Sun, 25 Oct 2009 00:21:14 GMT http://www.sampletrain.com/bang-for-your-buck-f9/smart-food-storage-t2677.htm#21129 http://www.sampletrain.com/bang-for-your-buck-f9/smart-food-storage-t2677.htm http://www.sampletrain.com/bang-for-your-buck-f9/cheap-manicure-t2678.htm momagarry a nice hand treatment for rough dry hands 1. use your favorite hand soap and a tablespoon of sugar to gently exfoliate your hands rinse hands with warm water. 2. add 1 drop of baby oil to your favorite moisturizing hand cream/lotion. 3.lightly mist a fresh pair of clean cotton socks put in microwave for aprox. 20-30 seconds and place on hands for 5 minutes..... oh the relief a GREAT CHEAP STRESS RELIEVING HAND TREATMENT Bang for your Buck Sun, 25 Oct 2009 00:23:57 GMT http://www.sampletrain.com/bang-for-your-buck-f9/cheap-manicure-t2678.htm#21133 http://www.sampletrain.com/bang-for-your-buck-f9/cheap-manicure-t2678.htm http://www.sampletrain.com/bang-for-your-buck-f9/11-uses-for-egg-cartons-t1837.htm Laura Start seedlings (cardboard only). Cut off the lid, fill each cup with potting soil, and plant some seeds. Once the seedlings sprout, cut each cup from the tray and plant it—cup and all. Muffle the band (cardboard only). Nailed egg cartons to apartment walls and ceiling dampen sound. It might not look great, but it might work in a garage or attic practice room. Feed birds (cardboard only). Trim off the lid, thread string through holes in each corner of the tray, fill the cups halfway ... Bang for your Buck Sat, 12 Sep 2009 03:51:16 GMT http://www.sampletrain.com/bang-for-your-buck-f9/11-uses-for-egg-cartons-t1837.htm#13512 http://www.sampletrain.com/bang-for-your-buck-f9/11-uses-for-egg-cartons-t1837.htm http://www.sampletrain.com/bang-for-your-buck-f9/old-pair-of-nylons-t36.htm Laura Filter old paint from one can into a new can. Just stretch the nylon across the top of the new can and pour the old paint through it. It will filter out lumps and dried paint. Store scraps of soap. Collect enough pieces, and tie the stocking off. It will made a good soap scrubber Protecting very small items, like handkerchiefs and doilies, in the washing machine and dryer (low temp). They may need ironing afterward, but lace trim and hem-stitching will be safe from the zippers and ... Bang for your Buck Thu, 11 Jun 2009 04:00:24 GMT http://www.sampletrain.com/bang-for-your-buck-f9/old-pair-of-nylons-t36.htm#38 http://www.sampletrain.com/bang-for-your-buck-f9/old-pair-of-nylons-t36.htm http://www.sampletrain.com/bang-for-your-buck-f9/fabric-softener-t1521.htm Deedee if you forget to use your Downy, and you don't use dryer sheets (like me, i only use Downy)...then as a last resort you can put a little bit of Downy on a wash cloth and throw that in your dryer with your wet clothes. i wouldn't recommend it all the time, but it is a good way to save the day if you just forget. Bang for your Buck Mon, 24 Aug 2009 20:31:20 GMT http://www.sampletrain.com/bang-for-your-buck-f9/fabric-softener-t1521.htm#10085 http://www.sampletrain.com/bang-for-your-buck-f9/fabric-softener-t1521.htm http://www.sampletrain.com/bang-for-your-buck-f9/great-uses-for-rubber-bands-t1182.htm bargain betty i found these great ideaas on readers digest. i figure we all have tons of rubber bands from our freebie deliveries!!! Stop sliding spoons Plop! The spoon slipped into the mixing bowl again, and now you have to fish it out of the messy batter. This time, after you rinse off the spoon, wrap a rubber band around the top of the handle to catch the spoon and avoid the mess. Secure your casserole lids Don't spill it! That's what you say when you hand somebody your lovingly ... Bang for your Buck Mon, 10 Aug 2009 07:35:09 GMT http://www.sampletrain.com/bang-for-your-buck-f9/great-uses-for-rubber-bands-t1182.htm#7462 http://www.sampletrain.com/bang-for-your-buck-f9/great-uses-for-rubber-bands-t1182.htm http://www.sampletrain.com/bang-for-your-buck-f9/uses-for-coca-cola-t37.htm Laura Remove grease stains from clothing and fabric (I had to start there) Remove rust; methods include using fabric dipped in Coke, a sponge or even aluminum foil. Remove blood stains from clothing and fabric. Clean oil stains from a garage floor; let the stain soak, hose off. Loosen a rusty bolt; pour on some Coke and wait for the magic to happen. Kill slugs and snails; a small bowl of Coke will attract them, the acid will kill them. Prevent an asthma attack! Apparently, ... Bang for your Buck Thu, 11 Jun 2009 04:42:16 GMT http://www.sampletrain.com/bang-for-your-buck-f9/uses-for-coca-cola-t37.htm#39 http://www.sampletrain.com/bang-for-your-buck-f9/uses-for-coca-cola-t37.htm http://www.sampletrain.com/bang-for-your-buck-f9/uses-for-empty-soda-cans-t1183.htm bargain betty 1) Make steam engine out of it 2) make a boat 3) a pan, cooking pot or cup 4) a pocket knife 5) recycle it 6) a weather vane 7) a model wind mill make a Anemometer 9) make a instrument case ( a metal box) 10) Cut it up and pound it flat and do metal embossing on it. THIS ONE IS GREAT! 11) cut open and use for garden to scare away animals 12)a metal sculpture of some type. 16)dog tags ( the kind the miltary wear) 17) metal bracelets Bang for your Buck Mon, 10 Aug 2009 07:41:16 GMT http://www.sampletrain.com/bang-for-your-buck-f9/uses-for-empty-soda-cans-t1183.htm#7465 http://www.sampletrain.com/bang-for-your-buck-f9/uses-for-empty-soda-cans-t1183.htm http://www.sampletrain.com/bang-for-your-buck-f9/get-rid-of-ants-t659.htm Laura The best way to get rid of any kind of ant(s) outside of your home is to sprinkle instant grits on the mound(s). The grits will expand inside the ants stomach and kill them. They take the grits to the queen ant and within a few days the entire bed is gone. It is a very economical and green! I love it because I have dogs and I am always afraid they will eat the poision.
cornmeal works the same.]]> Bang for your Buck Mon, 20 Jul 2009 02:48:42 GMT http://www.sampletrain.com/bang-for-your-buck-f9/get-rid-of-ants-t659.htm#1707 http://www.sampletrain.com/bang-for-your-buck-f9/get-rid-of-ants-t659.htm http://www.sampletrain.com/bang-for-your-buck-f9/uses-for-those-plastic-ice-cube-trays-t542.htm lsmile4freebies :D Well, if you got the kind of refrigerator that makes ice and dispenses ice and you don't know what to do with those plastic ice cube trays or you have some extra ones....here are some good ideas to put them to good use. 1. You can use them to put paint in for the kids to use for finger painting or painting with brushes. Use a different color for each cube hole. 2. Have a beading project and need to sort those beads out so you can see them better?? Well, you can use them to put your ... Bang for your Buck Sun, 12 Jul 2009 02:32:49 GMT http://www.sampletrain.com/bang-for-your-buck-f9/uses-for-those-plastic-ice-cube-trays-t542.htm#1253 http://www.sampletrain.com/bang-for-your-buck-f9/uses-for-those-plastic-ice-cube-trays-t542.htm http://www.sampletrain.com/bang-for-your-buck-f9/little-known-uses-for-chapstick-t568.htm Deedee ***Stop bleeding while shaving. Dab on some ChapStick if you nick yourself. ***Prevent car battery corrosion. Smear ChapStick on clean car battery terminals. ***Lubricate a zipper. Rub ChapStick along the teeth of the zipper to make it zip smoothly. ***Moisturize skin. Rubbing ChapStick on your face protects the skin from windburn while snow skiing. ***Remove a ring stuck on a finger. Coat finger with ChapStick and slide the ring off. ***Lubricate nails and screws. Nails ... Bang for your Buck Tue, 14 Jul 2009 09:16:53 GMT http://www.sampletrain.com/bang-for-your-buck-f9/little-known-uses-for-chapstick-t568.htm#1386 http://www.sampletrain.com/bang-for-your-buck-f9/little-known-uses-for-chapstick-t568.htm http://www.sampletrain.com/bang-for-your-buck-f9/little-known-uses-for-lube-t1029.htm flameworker Personal Lube can be used on your pet rodents run wheel instead of WD40 to prevent sqeaking. It's safe for them to lick off because it's eatable. Bang for your Buck Wed, 05 Aug 2009 16:23:50 GMT http://www.sampletrain.com/bang-for-your-buck-f9/little-known-uses-for-lube-t1029.htm#6023 http://www.sampletrain.com/bang-for-your-buck-f9/little-known-uses-for-lube-t1029.htm http://www.sampletrain.com/bang-for-your-buck-f9/little-known-uses-for-cool-whip-t913.htm Allese # Shine your shoes. Use a tablespoon of Cool Whip on your leather shoes, and shine. # Soothe sunburn pain. Spread Cool Whip on the sunburn, let sit for twenty minutes, then rinse clean with lukewarm water. # Thaw frozen fish. Place the frozen fish in a pan and cover with Cool Whip. The desert topping eliminates the frozen taste, returning the fresh-caught flavor. # Condition your hair. Apply one-half cup Cool Whip to dry hair once a week as a conditioner. Leave ... Bang for your Buck Fri, 31 Jul 2009 06:34:35 GMT http://www.sampletrain.com/bang-for-your-buck-f9/little-known-uses-for-cool-whip-t913.htm#4596 http://www.sampletrain.com/bang-for-your-buck-f9/little-known-uses-for-cool-whip-t913.htm http://www.sampletrain.com/bang-for-your-buck-f9/energy-saving-tips-t966.htm Laura http://www.womansday.com/Articles/Money/Saving-Money/Simple-Energy-Saving-Solutions.html]]> Bang for your Buck Sun, 02 Aug 2009 15:20:18 GMT http://www.sampletrain.com/bang-for-your-buck-f9/energy-saving-tips-t966.htm#5099 http://www.sampletrain.com/bang-for-your-buck-f9/energy-saving-tips-t966.htm http://www.sampletrain.com/bang-for-your-buck-f9/save-in-the-store-t43.htm Laura Every Sunday i am sure to get the Sunday paper to clip out coupons. There are several times there are free stuff in there or coupons you can use with another coupon. I also have a coupon organizer($1 at dollar store) and write down what items I want in the store that I have a coupon for. It makes it easier so you don't have to dig through them in the store. You can use the store coupon with a manufacturers coupon and save even more. Also, check your grocery list prior to leaving and ... Bang for your Buck Thu, 11 Jun 2009 17:52:56 GMT http://www.sampletrain.com/bang-for-your-buck-f9/save-in-the-store-t43.htm#46 http://www.sampletrain.com/bang-for-your-buck-f9/save-in-the-store-t43.htm http://www.sampletrain.com/bang-for-your-buck-f9/homemade-laundry-soap-recipes-t660.htm Laura http://www.thefrugalshopper.com/articles/detergent.shtml]]> Bang for your Buck Mon, 20 Jul 2009 02:51:30 GMT http://www.sampletrain.com/bang-for-your-buck-f9/homemade-laundry-soap-recipes-t660.htm#1708 http://www.sampletrain.com/bang-for-your-buck-f9/homemade-laundry-soap-recipes-t660.htm http://www.sampletrain.com/bang-for-your-buck-f9/use-leftover-candles-for-this-t711.htm Laura so i have been doing this for about a week now and didnt even think to post it here until NOW! i will buy candles from the store(obviously) the ones without the jars and then burn them down til they have died. then i take what is left and throw the wick away and the leftover wax i put in a baggie because it still smells good. then crumble it all up into smaller pieces and then reuse it in a wax warmer(i cant remember if this is what it is called and it melts it down to nothing but smells ... Bang for your Buck Thu, 23 Jul 2009 01:49:12 GMT http://www.sampletrain.com/bang-for-your-buck-f9/use-leftover-candles-for-this-t711.htm#1974 http://www.sampletrain.com/bang-for-your-buck-f9/use-leftover-candles-for-this-t711.htm http://www.sampletrain.com/bang-for-your-buck-f9/homemade-baby-wipes-t661.htm Laura Get a round tupperware container with lid and drill a hole in the top. Buy a roll of paper towels, I used bounty. Cut this roll in half and take the cardboard tube out. Place half of the paper towels into the container. Mix a half a cup of Johnson and Johnson baby bath and a half a cup of Johnson and Johnson baby lotion with Aloe into about a cup and half of hot water and whisk together. Pour over the paper towels in the container. Put lid on, cover hole with finger and ... Bang for your Buck Mon, 20 Jul 2009 02:58:43 GMT http://www.sampletrain.com/bang-for-your-buck-f9/homemade-baby-wipes-t661.htm#1709 http://www.sampletrain.com/bang-for-your-buck-f9/homemade-baby-wipes-t661.htm http://www.sampletrain.com/bang-for-your-buck-f9/little-known-uses-for-alka-seltzer-t567.htm Deedee ***Clean a toilet. Drop in two Alka-Seltzer tablets, wait twenty minutes, brush, and flush. The citric acid and effervescent action clean vitreous china. ***Clean a vase. To remove a stain from the bottom of a glass vase or cruet, fill with water and drop in two Alka-Seltzer tablets. ***Polish jewelry. Drop two Alka-Seltzer tablets into a glass of water and immerse the jewelry for two minutes. ***Clean a Thermos bottle. Fill the bottle with water, drop in four Alka-Seltzer tablets, ... Bang for your Buck Tue, 14 Jul 2009 09:13:00 GMT http://www.sampletrain.com/bang-for-your-buck-f9/little-known-uses-for-alka-seltzer-t567.htm#1385 http://www.sampletrain.com/bang-for-your-buck-f9/little-known-uses-for-alka-seltzer-t567.htm http://www.sampletrain.com/bang-for-your-buck-f9/drain-cleaner-t295.htm ldl511 Any easy way to clean your bathroom drains is to put about 3 tblsp of hydrogen peroxide down the drain twice a day for a week and Wah lah clean flowing drain. Bang for your Buck Wed, 24 Jun 2009 23:34:13 GMT http://www.sampletrain.com/bang-for-your-buck-f9/drain-cleaner-t295.htm#560 http://www.sampletrain.com/bang-for-your-buck-f9/drain-cleaner-t295.htm http://www.sampletrain.com/bang-for-your-buck-f9/stretch-that-dollar-with-these-tips-t253.htm Laura Are you looking for ways to make your dollar go further. Here's a list of over 100 ideas you can consider to help you manage or lower your expenses. Staying on a budget can often be challenging. Following is a list of ideas to help you save money and stay on track each month. When reading this list, keep in mind that your budget should be created and managed according to your personal financial circumstances. Some of these ideas may not be right for you, so be sure to think of some on your ... Bang for your Buck Tue, 23 Jun 2009 18:54:06 GMT http://www.sampletrain.com/bang-for-your-buck-f9/stretch-that-dollar-with-these-tips-t253.htm#467 http://www.sampletrain.com/bang-for-your-buck-f9/stretch-that-dollar-with-these-tips-t253.htm http://www.sampletrain.com/bang-for-your-buck-f9/uses-for-household-products-t546.htm Laura http://www.wackyuses.com/wackyuses.html]]> Bang for your Buck Sun, 12 Jul 2009 06:04:49 GMT http://www.sampletrain.com/bang-for-your-buck-f9/uses-for-household-products-t546.htm#1298 http://www.sampletrain.com/bang-for-your-buck-f9/uses-for-household-products-t546.htm http://www.sampletrain.com/bang-for-your-buck-f9/febreze-in-the-air-filter-t216.htm Deedee I was cleaning out the air filter on my air conditioner and a light bulb went off in my head....if I spray the heck out of the freshly cleaned air filter then it gets the room smelling fresh in an instant!! Bang for your Buck Sat, 20 Jun 2009 01:25:39 GMT http://www.sampletrain.com/bang-for-your-buck-f9/febreze-in-the-air-filter-t216.htm#369 http://www.sampletrain.com/bang-for-your-buck-f9/febreze-in-the-air-filter-t216.htm http://www.sampletrain.com/bang-for-your-buck-f9/uses-for-kool-aid-t79.htm Laura Clean your dishwasher Is the inside of your dishwasher rusty brown? The cause is a high iron content in your water. Dump a packet of unsweetened lemonade Kool-Aid into the soap drawer and run the washer through a hot-water cycle. When you open the door, the inside will be as white as the day you bought the machine. Clean rust from concrete Nasty rust stains on your concrete? Mix unsweetened lemonade Kool-Aid with hot water. Scrub and the rust stain should come right out. Color ... Bang for your Buck Fri, 12 Jun 2009 09:36:30 GMT http://www.sampletrain.com/bang-for-your-buck-f9/uses-for-kool-aid-t79.htm#95 http://www.sampletrain.com/bang-for-your-buck-f9/uses-for-kool-aid-t79.htm