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"Make your own laundry detergent! This is really easy and really does save money! Great for people with allergies or fragrance sensitivity. This lasts a long time!"

Ingredients: borax, laundry detergent...

"I had tried most everything to clean the porcelain enamel grates on my cooktop with little success. Then I read the use & care guide that came with the cooktop. How simple is this! NOTE: I used a plastic trash bag with a tie top. When entering this "recipe", a plastic bag wasn't recognized but a ziploc was. Ignore that "ingredient"..."

Ingredients: ammonia, ziploc bags...

"This is wonderful for keeping your shower curtains clean from dirt and mold. Cook time is wash cycle."

Ingredients: laundry detergent, vinegar...

"This homemade laundry soap can really help save money, plus it seems to work as well as the store bought soap. It cost about .30 cents per gallon to make! Prep time does not include letting the mixture set for 24 hours. NOTE I still use Downy in my Downy Ball to make my clothes soft!"

Ingredients: laundry detergent, hot water...

"Based on a recipe from my Shaw’s grocery store’s Wild Harvest November 2009 holiday pamphlet. It says, “Along with potato peels and onion skins often comes a clogged sink. Thankfully, there is a way to unclog sinks without sending toxic chemicals down the drain and out into the environment.” Cook time is boiling water time. I can honestly say that I..."

Ingredients: vinegar, water, plungers...

"Organic food can get a little pricey if you are on a budget, but you can still eliminate a good bit of the harmful stuff from your fruits and veggies with this soak. It is from the book 'Spa - Glow Guide - Simple Steps For Health and Well Being by Andrea Mc Cloud. Enjoy!"

Ingredients: hydrogen peroxide, water...

"A natural way to add nice scent to your home."

Ingredients: mineral water, food coloring...

"Place these homemade rocks in a bowl or dish to scent your room. This is a nice alternative to potpourri! Recipe from www.make-stuff.com I dusted my scented rocks with some cocoa powder and they look so tempting now, you would believe that they are some edible coloured cookies. This will be nice fun to have around on April Fools Day!"

Ingredients: food coloring, essential oils...

"This will make your house smell wonderful without breaking the bank or exposing your family and pets to harmful chemicals. And you probably have the ingredients on-hand. Use whatever essential oils you like. From Vegetarian Times magazine. Cooking time is sitting time."

Ingredients: cornstarch, essential oils...

"Something fun for the kids!"

Ingredients: powdered tempura paints, plaster of paris...

"While you can’t purchase Andrea’s luscious lip balm at Aromatics International or on any store shelf, you can make it yourself. Her recipe calls for Orange essential oil, which mixes nicely with the nutty/appetizing aroma of Shea Butter. The overall scent is tasty but not overpowering or sweet. (In other words, you won’t be compelled it lick it..."

Ingredients: beeswax, essential oils...

"Ganked this one from the Monthly Cheapskate Newletter! It is from Judeen C. in Washington. I haven't tried this yet, but you can be sure I will!"

Ingredients: borax, warm water, lemon juice...

"A delightful potpourri with real apple slices and spices, to make your house smell wonderful!"

Ingredients: cinnamon sticks, fresh edible flowers...

"Buckwheat Farinetta is supposed to have the highest concentration of D-chiro-inositol (which has been shown to dramatically help those suffering from insulin resistance, PCOS, and infertility). According to the website where I purchase the buckwheat farinetta, a 1 cup serving has 600 milligrams of the stuff (which was the daily dose administered in..."

Ingredients: cinnamon, eggs, milk...