Works For Me On Wednesday

I don’t have much… but how about these virtual stick-it notes on the new computer.  I love them.  I know without any doubt that my Handy Hubby will use the computer every morning.  So… I leave him little notes there. 

 

… and that’s what works for me!

WFMW

What Works-For-Me this week????

I have one of those Scrubbing Bubbles shower spray cleaner. When the bottle of cleaner is empty, I refill it with my own cleaning agent. (usually vinegar/water/baking soda) It leaks a little at first because there is no seal to break, but it works just as well as the latter. Occasionally I buy the replacements, but really... why should we?

And that is what works for me this week!

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Coupons

Saturday and Sunday are the busiest days at Starbucks. But every weekend the store puts out a complimentary newspaper (or two). There is a little basket by the door where they put them. So usually on Saturday and/or Sunday, when I stop by to say "hey" to my Handy-Hubby... I check the basket and take the coupons. The papers are there... free for the taking. I'm delighted to be able to double up on a lot of coupon clipping this way.

My sister also shares her extra coupons. Wahoo!!! Triple the fun!!!

And that's what works for me... Got an idea to share for WFMW? Head on over to Rocks In My Dryer and link up, and/or peruse the other multitude of ideas.

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I have no children, but I have two kitties. That means that I have two dreaded litter boxes. Have you ever caught on to the diaper genie concept? I have a small trash can beside the litter box. I line it with a shopping bag (making sure there are no holes in it). Then I add another. And another. And another. Until I have lined it with about a dozen such bags. Each day I pick out the litter box and then tie that bag. The next day I will pick out the litter box on top of the first bag. I empty it about every third day. It works well, keeps the box clean, and keeps me from having to run out the trash every single day.



For the sake of practicality, I do a similar thing with the bathroom trash can.... line it with several bags and then just tie and empty one about every third day. Keeps me from having to re-line the can every time.



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This is not my original idea. I gleaned several similar ideas from various bloggers over the past few months... but this is what WORKS FOR ME!

I buy ground beef when it is on sale. I put it into a large pan and brown it. Then I freeze it either in reusable containers OR in ziploc bags flattened out so they fit nicely in the freezer. (about a pound per container) I do not season the meat, just brown it. This shaves a ton of time on my meal preparation during the week. In a moments notice I have meat ready for meat-sauce, or lasagna, or tacos, or whatever. Just defrost, season, and there you have it.

I do the same with ground sausage when it is on sale. Then I have it ready for breakfast casseroles or frittatas anytime!

I do the same with bacon. I cook a couple pounds at a time. Then divide it and freeze it. Defrost takes but a moment and its ready for breakfast on the go, to sprinkle on salad, or just for a snack.

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Inspired by someone else's post about socks last week... Is It Just Me? and well there was another one but I can't seem to find it now.

We have a TON of socks. Most of them are plain black or white. We share our socks. Yes we each have a few particular pairs set aside for only ourselves, but the bulk of them are simple everyday socks that either of us can wear.

I don't match our socks. I put them all into a large basket in the corner and we match them as we go. I gave up trying to get him to turn them inside-right when he takes them off. Now days I just toss them in the washer however they arrive in the laundry room. He does have a point when he says "You sweat on the inside anyway. Why not wash them inside out?" I can't argue with that. One thing though, I always know which are his and which are mine because mine are the ones that are inside-right all the time.

So... sharing and not matching socks is what works for me! Do you have a tip to share? Head on over to Rocks-In-My-Dryer and link up... share the wealth of knowledge!

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Something that works for me is making my own hand-soap for the bathrooms. No, I'm not so domestic that I actually MAKE it, but I do mix it. Don't get me wrong... SOMETIMES I buy it, when it's on a super good sale... and yes that does happen, but...

For times when it's not on super sale, I have a large bottle of antibacterial soap. It's the clear kind, probably Walmart brand. It dries my skin, so I like to doctor it up a little. You know I stock up on Suave shampoo and conditioner whenever it is on super sale. I don't usually use Suave shampoo and conditioner on my hair. I make a mixture of the clear antibacterial soap with a little shampoo and conditioner and THAT is what my hand soap is made of. It smells SO GOOD. It stretches the antibacterial soap much further. AND... it is less harsh on my hands. The little bit of conditioner leaves them soft and smooth.

And THATS what WORKS FOR ME this Wednesday! If you have a tip about something that WORK FOR YOU, head on over to Rocks In My Dryer and share... and while you are there, read about a gazillion other people who have fresh ideas!

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This is my first post on "Works For Me Wednesday." I haven't had much to add until this past Sunday I realized I actually HAVE somthing to post on this weekly collection of ideas...

I was making bacon. I usually get a plate, put lots of paper towels on it, and let the bacon grease drain onto the paper towels. This week I was thinking... I don't want to dirty a plate and I don't want to waste a lot of paper towels. That's when it hit me... NEWSPAPER!

So I recycled some newspaper in my kitchen. I took some old newspaper, topped it with ONE paper towel (instead of a bunch) and let the bacon drain on that. The paper towel kept it clean and clear of any ink and the grease seeped into the newspaper. I did not dirty a plate. There was no need. I transferred my leaner bacon into my baking dishes (was making quich'e) and disposed of the newspaper/paper towel.

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