Forget Your Fabric Softener, you don't need it

Hello HouseHold Tippers!

Today a tip about economizing-

"Skip the fancy fabric softener.
That doesn't mean you have to put up with scratchy clothes! 
Besides being a pain to remember, fabric softener is one of those extra expenses you can cut without sacrificing.
You can still get the soft clothes you love by using those
plastic nubbed balls they sell for your dryer. 
Simply toss the balls in with your clothes
and they'll do the work of that fabric softener for a lot less money."

Thanks to WalletPop, for the great tip!

Get That Expensive Lipstick, it's worth it!

"Ladies, don't feel guilty
about buying that beautiful new lipstick
next time you are at the department store.
Studies show that more expensive lipsticks
actually have color that lasts longer because they have more pigment in them.
To offset the cost, don't buy the fancy (and expensive) brand-name mascara at your department store.
Study after study shows that most mascaras use the same ingredients,
so use a less expensive version from your drugstore or Target.

You'll look great and pocket some savings!"

Thanks to WalletPop for this great tip!

Go Generic on Napkins

Today's Tip!

"Save money by using store brand napkins.
All you're paying for is the brand name and the pretty print on the napkins. Store brands work just as well."

Thanks to WalletPop, for the great tip!

This Makeup Remover Really Works!

Hello HouseHold Tippers!

Today, a tip for the ladies:
Have you ever done a little smear of mascara or eyeliner while you're putting on your makeup?
I have.

I saw this Revlon New Makeup Eraser Pen and thought I'd give it a try-

It's Fabulous!  Just touch it on a little smear of makeup and it's gone!

The great thing about this - is that it's a pen; you can wipe off a little spot of makeup without redoing your your face,
and it's fast, and inexpensive, and easy!


Just what I like!

It's GiveAway Time on HouseHold Tips Blog!!

YeY!  A Giveaway!
CSN Stores loves HouseHold Tips Blog and helping people enjoy their homes!!
SO, they are sponsoring this giveaway!
One lucky reader will win a $40 gift certificate good at any of their stores.  They have 200+ online stores that sell just about anything you could want or need.  They have everything from dining room furniture to the plates to go on it.  They sell a ton of cool stuff for under $40 too!

~Like this awesome railroad panoramic scene!

or mugs-

Visit CSN Stores to see all the ways you could spend that $40 gift certificate.

Rules:  This giveaway is ONLY open to US and Canadian readers.

I will choose a winner with Random.org.

* To enter you must be or become a follower of me on Twitter (just click here  or on the button in my right sidebar) and leave a comment on this post.

* For an additional entry...that means your name will go into the pot twice...blog about this giveaway!  You must leave a second comment with the link to the post you made about the giveaway.

Entries will be accepted until noon EST on Thursday, July 22, 2010.  The winner will be announced on July 23rd.  Please keep in mind that shipping charges may apply, when you are choosing your prize.

Good luck!

And Happy HouseHolds!

Don't Go Discount on these 2 HouseHold Items

Hello HouseHold Tippers!

I've told you before in my post about going discount on blenders,
not to do it.  I learned it the hard way- so you don't have to :)

Now for a couple of little tips about what not to go discount on-
in your house.

1.  Toilet Paper - this is pretty self-explanatory.

2.  Kitchen Garbage Bags - don't be lulled into discount garbage bags, they really aren't as good or strong and they will break.  Pay the little extra for sturdy bags- they'll hold more and won't tear!

Happy HouseHolds!

Get Organized- It's Sale Time!

Hello HouseHold Tippers!

I'm passing on information today- about a SALE!

First of all, The Container Store, did not pay me or ask me in
any way to pass on this information, I got their sale catalogue in the mail
yesterday.
And I do love the Container Store, because I love being organized and they help me to be organized.

And they are having their 'Happy Organized Home Sale' right now.

It's also a great time to shop for Dorm Rooms!

And now through August 1st, there will be FREE demonstrations on organizing your home on Saturdays and Sundays at 2pm and 4 pm at Container Stores.  They will be giving away a $25 Store More Card at each demonstration!  Click on this Container Store Locator Link to check about specifics on your local store!