Frugal Friday Link Up --September 14, 2012

Welcome to Friday! It's been a long past week with the state fair in town, and my daughter and her boyfriend both working. My daughter will log in right at 100 hours by the time Sunday is over.

I can not say at all that this has been a frugal week! I overspent at the state fair. Yes, it's only once a year, and yes, I had a great time spending, but still.
I did put money down on a new sewing machine though. That was frugal---state fair special was half retail price, and she gave me a discount on the extra feet that I wanted too. I can't wait to pay the other half and get my lessons on how to use it. The lessons are free with the purchase of the machine so you sure can't beat that.

I did have a good shopping trip too where I only spent $3.75 and saved over $34 with coupons.

Today from the 99 Cent Solutions book I am sharing uses for deodorant. Who would have thought there were other uses. Here's a bit of trivia for you too. Roll-On deodorant was inspired by the ball point pen, and it was marketed under the name Ban Roll-On.

1. Protect your feet. Roll or spray a little deodorant--specifically antiperspirant--on your feet. It will keep them dry and keep blisters at bay.

2. Banish bug bites. Applying deodorant to the bug bite will reduce the itching and the irritation.

3. Say good-bye to sweaty palms. If you suffer from sweaty palms when you are nervous, simply apply antiperspirant to your palms---and don't sweat it.

Your turn to share your frugal related posts!

Dry Idea Advanced Dry Review and Giveaway

I've been using the Dry Idea Advanced Dry 24 HR Antiperspirant & Deoderant Roll-On for about a week now.
I sure have been giving it a good test too!  We've had highs in the 90's mixed with lots of humidity due to rains.
I know that I was doing some heavy sweating having to be out and about in the heat.  

I do have to attest to the 24 hours of odor protection.  Yep, I smelled my underarms several times during those days just to check.  No odor at all!
I also like how the Dry Idea Advanced Dry gives my underarms a powdery soft feel.  It dries very quickly after being applied.  I have tended to stay away from roll-ons because they stay wet.  I'm glad the Dry Idea isn't like that.

Here is some more information:
 The roll-on provides 24 hour protection, uses a fast drying MicroCotton formula, is hypo  allergenic and contains Vitamin E.  The roll-on is available in 3.25 oz size in unscented, powder fresh, or cotton dry.


The clear gel provides 24 hr protection, goes on clear, is extra effective all day and is Hypo-allergenic.  It's available is 3.0 oz size in unscented or powder fresh.


The Invisible solid offers 48 hour odor protection and 24 hour wetness protection with it's clinical level wetness protection and is hypo-allergenic.  It's available in 2.6 oz size in unscented, powder fresh, or Cool Burst with Air Conditioning Effect.




Dry Idea is currently offering a sweepstakes that you won't want to miss entering!   Top prize is $500 and there are also 10-$50 prizes!  Entry is an optional entry for my giveaway.  If you won't be entering the giveaway, please enter HERE!




On to the giveaway---please note that you must live within the Unites States to enter.  Winners will have 48 hours to contact me, or another winner will be chosen.  Good luck and have fun!

Disclosure: Dry Idea provided a free sample of their Advanced Dry Roll-On for this post. My participation is voluntary and my opinions, as always, are my own.