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We've been trying to cut costs and save money ever since I got  laid off way back in 2009;  this has led me to couponing, thrift store shopping, and making homemade versions of store bought foods. Lately, my newest money saving tactic is making household cleaning products. It's simple to do and kinda fun too! I use  Happy Money Saver's recipe , but I don't shape it into tabs, even though hers look gorgeous! When I tried they didn't hold their shape, and since it's not necessary for them to work - why bother?  Here's what you need: 1 Cup Washing Soda (cleaner)  In the laundry aisle, usually on a bottom or top shelf. 1 Cup Baking Soda (cuts out grease) 3 packages unsweetened lemonade drink mix (added cleaning power, antibacterial and it smells good) 1 Cup of Kosher Salt (reduces hard water build up - you might be able to reduce this amount if you have soft water) Combine all the ingredients and mix well. I do this in a se...

One of my favorite  Dave Ramsey's  quotes and regularly heard on his radio show, normally said when someone has come to do their  debt free scream  (which is one of my life goals). But to 'be weird' your debt needs to be gone! Being debt free is something I've wanted for a loooong time and our family has gotten to the point that we're mad at the debt and ready to say good bye and good riddance!  We've tried to get rid of our debt in the past but haven't been successful (obviously, right?). This time we're really determined and so I'm doing every little thing I can think of to help keep us motivated. Earlier this week I created a debt snowball thermometer to help us SEE our progress.  After doing it and showing my husband, he commented that he'd rather show the balance going down rather than the total dollar amount of debt paid off going up (did that make sense?!), so I'm going to wite-out the numbers and re-do that part. He...