Thrifty Thursday: It's Chic to Be Cheap {7}

Here's a great money-saving, thrifty tip if your bank account is running low at the end of the month, and you just can't spring a couple of bucks for Windex...(scroll down)

Just let your baby lick the windows clean! It's free, fast, and highly entertaining.

Okay, I seriously don't know what's wrong this kid. She likes to play in the dog water, she sneaks dog food, and she really really enjoys licking the glass storm door. I am at a loss for words here.

So, I know there really are some cheaper alternatives to namebrand cleaners out there!

Here are a few I found:

I chanced upon a Target brand of those "Magic Erasers" the other day. I haven't tried them yet, but I'll let you know how they compare. Those Magic Erasers are a mother's dream come true. They erase all traces of sticky finger prints from walls, tiny dog paw prints, black marks from shoes on the floor, and they work wonders on my white (or sometimes not-so-white) kitchen cabinets.

I used the Target brand of "Windex" last night, and it did a great job--for less money! I think I've heard my friend L talk about a home-made window cleaner before, but I could be wrong. Maybe she'll see this and comment.

We all know Baking Soda can be used for a multitude of different purposes. I found this great site with all kinds of tips for cleaning with baking soda, which you can get a box of for less than fifty cents at Wal-Mart.

Another great site, OrganizedHome, has a fabulous list of recipes for cleaners that you can create with ingredients from your pantry: white vinegar, rubbing alcohol, olive oil, and lemon juice.

So what about you?

Please share any thrifty, fabulous finds you've discovered that make your life at home easier; whether it's a website of tips, an actual product, or a method you use. I'll share your thoughts on Saturday's Spend Less post!

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