Happy Friday!
The sun is shining and it's already warmer out this morning than it was all day yesterday. Maybe, just maybe spring will finally really be here??
I'm itching to get our garden going!
This past week I found myself at Walgreen's to buy a photo album for quilt guild. I decided while I was there that it was time for me to get back into my register rewards shopping. One of the items this week on the sale was a bag of Morton Epsom Salts for $4 and you got back the same $4 in a Register Reward to use towards your next shopping trip.
I've redeemed some of my points at mypoints.com for a $10 Walgreen's card to also help me get back in the swing of shopping there.
I've posted in the past from the 99 Cent Solutions book on the uses for Epsom Salts, but wanted to post again. Mostly for my own benefit :) Did any of the rest of you go for the deal at Walgreen's as well this week?
Uses for Epsom Salt:
1. Salt your bathwater--Add 2 cups pf Epsom salt to a tub full of warm water and soak for a few minutes. Do this to get rid of rough patches of skin. After soaking, finish the job by rubbing additional salt on the rough spots.
2. Help stop stinky feet--Everyone knows that soaking your feet in Epsom salt can relieve sore feet. Did you also know that doing so twice a day for 15 minutes each time will also make your feet sweat less and smell less? Just add 2 cups to 2 gallons of water in a container such as a bucket or dishpan.
3. Get rid of the itch--Soaking in a tub of Epsom salt will ease the itch of poison ivy. Check the label for soaking instructions.
4. Stop splinters--make a paste of Epsom salt and water and apply to the area where the splinter is. In about 10 minutes the paste will pull the splinter to the surface. This also works for insect stingers. Even a luxurious Epsom salt bath will help draw the splinter or stinger.
5. Relish your roses--Sprinkle half a cup of Epsom salt around the base of your rose bush in early spring and in the fall. After the leaves appear and again when the roses appear, spray them with a mixture of 1 tablespoon Epsom salt per gallon of water. This will make for healthier roses----gardeners swear by it!
6. Get rid of raccoons--Sprinkle a few tablespoons of Epsom salt around your trashcan to drive them away. Remember to reapply after it rains.
(Now I do wish that I had gone back and bought a second bag---and I just still may do so while I am out that way today)
First let me apologize for missing last Friday. Crazy days with 5 grandchildren staying with us! I'm sure glad their mother will be home Monday.
We've been doing great making good with what foods we had in the house---minus Wednesday night when we decided to get pizza from Pizza Hut. The older kids were eating there for youth group, so we decided to use the carry out coupon to get 2 medium 1 topping pizzas for $10. I have to admit that it was darn good! Even better that I had a night of rest from cooking and dishes. Sometimes we just need that. Lately, I think I need that all the time LOL
I stocked us on Dr. Pepper for the week by stopping at Dollar General. They had 12 packs on sale for 3 for $10. I used 3-$1 coupons. I also bought a gallon of milk. I found out that milk is cheaper there than at the grocery store when it's not on sale. I'm going to have to remember that. $11.86 was my total for 3-12 packs and a gallon of milk. (No, buying Dr. Pepper isn't frugal, but it's what we drink so I do try to find it as cheap as possible)
I also was able to re-stock the Cheerios. It's on sale this week 4 for $10. I used 4-.50 coupons which were doubled to $1, and got a free gallon of milk for buying the 4 cereals. $6.64 was my total for 4 boxes of cereal and a gallon of milk.
This week I am sharing uses for Epsom salt from the 99 Cent Solutions book:
1. Salt your bathwater. Add 2 cups of Epsom salt to a tub filled with warm water, soak for a few minutes, then finish by rubbing additional salt on the rough spots. It will get rid of rough patches of skin.
2. Prevent foot odor. Add 2 cups of Epsom salt to a bucket or tub and soak your feet twice a day, 15 minutes each time. Your feet will sweat less and smell less. (Going to have to make hubby give this a try! LOL)
3. Check poison ivy. Soak in a tub of warm water to dry out the rash of poison ivy. Check the label for soaking instructions.
4. Stop splinters. Make a paste with Epsom salt and water and apply it to the area where the splinter is. It will pull the splinter out in about 10 minutes. This also works for insect stingers as well.
5. Healthier roses. Sprinkle half a cut of Epsom salt around the base of your rose bush in spring and fall for healthier roses. After the leaves appear and again after the roses appear, spray them with a mixture of 1 tablespoon Epsom salt per gallon of water. Gardeners swear by it!
6. Get rid of raccoons. Sprinkle a few tablespoons of Epsom salt around your trash cans to drive away raccoons. Remember to do it again after each rain.
Now it's your turn to share!
