Shopping for organic products may appear to cost more, but there are savings to be had if you
make a shopping plan and stick with it.
Make a list.
Creating and then sticking to a shopping list is a smart way to save.
Of course, creating and then sticking to a shopping list is a smart way to save.
Don’t veer away from that piece of paper!
Watch out for special displays set up at the ends of aisles and near the checkout counter.
These hot spots are arranged to slow you down so you take a look and touch (and the more time
you spend with an item, the greater the chance you’ll buy it).
Go cart-less.
If you’re only going to pick up a few items, choose a hand basket rather than a large cart.
A bigger bin for shopping may tempt you to fill it with things you don’t necessarily need.
Substitute with DIY options.
Making your own products can save you money along with the assurance that the product
you’ve made contains only natural ingredients.
Some items are important to buy in-store, but that doesn’t mean you can’t create a few of
your must-haves at home.
Making your own can help you save as well as the assurance that the product you’ve made
contains only natural ingredients.
Here are 4 products you can make at home for just a fraction of what they’d cost
in a store.
Make your own natural bug spray and other useful items for just a fraction of what they’d cost in a store.
1. Bug spray
No more mosquito bites!
Combine equal parts distilled water witch hazel and then add 30 drops of essential oil
(lemon, rosemary, eucalyptus) for a sweeter smell.
2. Stain remover
Nix nasty marks on clothes by adding together one part hydrogen peroxide, one part
baking soda and two parts water and then pour it into a spray bottle.
Baking soda, essential oils and white vinegar are great for making quick and easy DIY staples.
3. Window cleaner
For the brightest glass, without any streaks, combine 1 cup of rubbing alcohol with 1 cup
of water and 1 tablespoon of white vinegar.
4. Eye makeup remover
This quick fix will remove even the toughest mascara.
Mix together 1 teaspoon of coconut oil and ½ teaspoon of baby shampoo with 1 cup of water.
Written By: Jennifer Kelly Geddes
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Great tips for living a more natural life on a budget! Love the recipes for DIY products. I use coconut oil for an eyemakeup remover–never thought about adding baby shampoo.
Hi Deborah,
Great tips! Thanks for sharing. DIY products are the best to me. There are so many ways we can save money and make our lives healthier at the same time. Will share!
I am definitely trying the stain remover – Thanks for linking up to Pin Worthy Wednesday, I have pinned your post to the Pin Worthy Wednesday Pinterest Board.
My German Omi used to work as a cleaning lady and she always swore by vinegar and newspaper as being the best streak-free window cleaner 😉 Thanks for sharing this on Waste Not Want Not Wednesday, I’ve pinned it.
I’m loving this! Pinned and tweeted. We appreciate you taking the time to party with us. I hope to see you on tonight at 7. Happy Monday! Lou Lou Girls
We DIY a lot of things in this house. Thanks for posting. Hello from Thank Goodness It’s Monday.
This is such a great post Deborah! Simple ideas for saving money in a green lifestyle are fabulous. I’m so happy you’re spreading the word that going green doesn’t have to be difficult or expensive. {LOVE}