How to Refill your Swiffer Wet Jet

If you have a Swiffer Wet Jet (which you should ... totally worth the initial investment ... even better if purchased with a coupon!) I'm sure your frugal self might have tried to put your own cleaning solution into the swiffer bottle. But it won't open! Agh! They really want us to spend the big bucks for their specific refills. Well, you can now refill your swiffer bottle and save a lot of money! thanks, ehow!

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     Fill a bowl or sink with very hot water
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     Immerse the Swiffer bottle and cap in the hot water for about a minute. This softens the plastic enough so the cap can be removed easily.
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     Wrap the dishtowel around the cap of the bottle to get a good grip and twist hard. The cap should come right off.
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     Clean the bottle thoroughly to remove the Swiffer solution, which may not be compatible with your cleaning solution.
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     Fill the Swiffer bottle 3/4 full with hot water. Add 2-3 tbsp of your favorite floor cleaner. Vinegar or a small amount of dish soap will also work. Replace cap and shake bottle gently to combine. Add essential oil to customize your floor cleaner's scent.

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FREE Uno Cards at Target & Possibly Wal Mart too

 

 

Check out this deal at Target.

Next time you are in Target, look at the checkout for specially marked packages of Uno. I found ones with a special yellow stripe that said “save $5 on your next purchase”.

Inside the package is a $5 off coupon for your next purchase and the Uno Cards are only $4.99 at Target so free with coupon!

Watch out because I did see some packages with a blue stripe 

but those coupons expired a while ago. And there is also some that say save $3 as well.

The coupon expires 12/31!

GREAT DONATION ITEM!

Thanks, Cajun Couponer!

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Friday's Awesome Deals

It's Friday! That means payday for a lot of folks (mine is saturday) and a lot of awesome shopping to be doing this weekend.
Bath and Body Works has a FREE MINI CANDLE for you if you are going to be at the mall , print the coupon, and stop in for your FREE candle (no purchase necessary)
Click This Link to be taken to BBW's Facebook page. The offer should be right at top of the page.

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50% off Old Navy Gift Card | 2 Options!

 

If you shop at Old Navy, Saveology has a great deal for you!  Chose between a $15.00 gift card for $7.50 or a $25.00 Gift Card for $15 at Old Navy (In Store or Online)   What’s great about this deal is you will be getting an actual gift card, so you can combine with other Old Navy discounts and coupons!  This is only available to first time Saveology buyers.





 

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Dollar Tree Craft Day Before and After

I went buckwild on "idea items" as I like to call them.... at the DOLLAR TREE, the most fantabulous place in the world !!!
Began this simple little project with two items from the Dollar Tree :: a silver and black beautiful gift bag, and an 11x14" black frame.

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I cut a piece out of the bag to fit into the frame. I hung it with some gray toned ribbon. I also hung it with some vinyl lettering, all items from Dollar Tree.

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Total Cost of Project :: $3-4

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There was a set of vinyl lettering at DT (dollar Tree) with the saying "Live Well Laugh Often Love Much" I decided to frame up "Much Love" (a more relaxed, easygoing saying. reminds me of potheads and jamaicans). I used a pink envelope leftover from V-Day and randomly placed the letters. The beautiful black from is straight from DT, no alterations.

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LAMP TIME!!

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This little beauty struck my attention one day and Goodwill and I snatched it up for $3-4. I knew I wanted to put something inside the glass, like stones or glass chips, or something. I put about 3 different fillers in, before I found the perfect black river stones at DT (Dollar Tree) today. And it was just enough to fill the inside of the lamp :)

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AFTER

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A beautiful, classy lamp. for my new pink / black / romantical / swirlie / modern bedroom decor.

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LAMP UPDATE ::

I bought a new lampshade (trust me , this is against everything i stand for...) but it was at Target for $2.48. So I swapped it out ::

<(*please excuse the nasty table it's on!*)




Check out it's corner "home" ::

Just a little homemade cloche' :: made from a cheese board (scored at Goodwill for about $2.99) and a candlestick. The beautiful shell came off my beach here in Destin !!

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Well, I have been in 5th gear today, creating my booty off. I hope you all enjoy looking at everything as much as I enjoyed doing it all!

Also, please send any positive or negative feedback, share a project YOU have done, or and ideas you have. Remember, Create!.

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ebay Treasures !

Today, in my mailbox, I received a package I recently won on ebay. It's a full size unopened bottle of Proactiv Toner, and a full size unopened bottle of a very fancy Olay Regenerist Cream.

I want to try all this new Olay stuff, but it is pretty pricey. Ebay is a real good place to buy beauty products at a cheap price, so that you can try them before you pay full retail. I already know that I love the Proactiv toner, and it's hard to find a bottle on ebay for even as much as the COMBO of these two items.
I feel like I hit the jackpot !!

And for practically free, I figured I'd give this Olay stuff a try.

Total cost INCLUDING shipping :: $13.00 :)

Olay DNA Superstructure UV Cream with SPF 25 - Retail - $19.99

Proactiv Toner - Retail - $19.95

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It's a little cloudy here at the beach today. How is everyone else's Saturday going?

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Cool Off

Since it's starting to get warm out, I wanted to share one of my favorite articles. Ways to Stay Cool For Less.

Last Summer, no kidding, I was putting a bucket of ice cubes in front of a fan to cool a room :)
not a bad idea huh?

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Day One :: Jobless

So for multiple reasons, I quit my job yesterday. I am going to try to find something closer to my house. I think Starbucks sounds like a fun place to work right now. I have the credentials for many nice "career" jobs but am looking for something small to help pay the bills. Like, I just got my car fixed, so that will add gasoline and insurance to the list of bills..... anywhooo....
enough about my personal troubles. Let's get into a positive frame of mind!

I changed the layout on most of my blogs. Thanks to cutestblogontheblock.com for providing the beautiful artwork.

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I have been crafting today , with a TON of new treasures from thrift stores. Went on a day long thrift store trip! It was awesome. One of the best days I've had in a LONG time.
Pictures coming soon. I also have a lot of new eBay inventory which I need to photograph and list. Whew, life in itself is a FULL TIME JOB. LOL.

Alright, Im off to cook (check this out .....) hamburger helper mix with italian link sausage.

crazy? probably. but awesome? YES!!! I'll let you know how it turns out !

P.s. ::: please leave me comments! i love comments =)

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huge free stuff and bargain haul today!

so I shopped at Goodwill the past two days. I got 8 pairs of jeans, a (real) Coach checkbook wallet, a shiseido makeup bag, a sterling silver ring, an interesting scarf thing, a beautifully soft sweater by Soma, a Hollister hoodie , an awesome computer keyboard (ours was in desparate need of replacement) and a crap-ton of home decoration items. Cant forget about the 2 tubes of Nivea Anti-Cellulite lotion, the shower nozzle with the extension rope thingamabob, and the awesome hair dryer!! Total spent :: $38

Yeah. I love shopping at goodwill !!

so Lacey and I had this great idea that we wanted to go dumpster diving. during this outing, we discussed a lot about our business idea of running the consignment shop together. we have most of the ideas and inventory in place, we just need a place to do it, like a storefront or whatnot.

I guess that could maybe be a new goal I am setting for myself....
Anywaysss...... we scored the following, free from the side of the road :: a dirt devil bagless vacuum in excellent working condition, some really interesting driftwood, an Estee Lauder makeup train case, some Avon bath and body products, more coat hangers than I will EVER need again, a beautiful Autumn wreath in a fancy rubbermaid wreath container, a bag of decorative pebbles and a large marble ball, a rad turquoise and brown indian style bracelet, a few cute shirts, a wicker/driftwood chair just missing the cushion, a bunk bed ladder which I plan to use as a bookshelf of some sort, 2 large Rubbermaid storage containers with lids, approximately 20 old records, and approximately 25 books. And a pretty cute piggy bank.

I am amazed at the turn out of this night! we are going to go dumpster diving again, next time, during the daylight .. .and possibly with a truck. we even talked about renting a U-Haul for the day.
... talked about.

LOL

That's all I have for you today. Ebay sales are going well ... going to start changing over my wallet stuff from my small Burberry billfold, to my new Coach Checkbook :)

Free Things EVERYWHERE

Here is an article you DEFINITELY want to check out, if you like FREE things (which obviously you do!!)

http://www.allyou.com/budget-home/money-shopping/get-free-stuff-00411000068606/

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Starbucks "poor man's latte"

An "anonymous" Starbucks Barista tells you how you can get off dirt cheap at Starbucks. Read the FULL ARTICLE here. Believe me, I'm going to be trying this the next time I decide to treat myself to Starbucks!

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UPDATE :: Went to Starbucks today! I ordered three shots of espresso over ice, just like I knew what I was talking about. Total : $2.50 !! Then I walked over to the condiment stand and added some milk and cinnamon and equal. Tasted JUST like something I order frequently , that normally makes me drop a fiver.

HOORAY FOR HALF PRICE STARBUCKS!!! :: If you try this, please share your experience with us all!

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