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18 Apr, 2010

Make your own Play Dough

Posted by: Jimmy In: Money Saving

1/2 c. salt
food coloring
1 T. alum
1 T. vegetable oil
Mix together, then bring 2 cups water to a boil. Add food coloring, then pour over flour mixture and stir. It will be lumpy. Knead thoroughly as soon as it is cool enough to handle. Keep in airtight container when not in use. Stays nice for a [...]

18 Apr, 2010

Bubble Bath

Posted by: Jimmy In: Money Saving

box Dreft laundry soap1 ( 1/2 gallon) box of Epson Salt
Mix the two and keep in airtight container. Smells fresh and water feels soft.



  • DL Harrison: I will have to try this. I always figure I'm using too much shampoo anyway. Thanks!
  • Angela: I'm wondering if anyone has figured out a good way to sew these 50-lb heavy duty plastic-y bags into a reuseable grocery bag? I'm not sure my regular
  • Sandy: Vegetable (cooking) oil works too.

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