Reusable Dryer Sheets

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So this has got to be one of my easiest and most frugal DIYs yet!

All you need is some cheap sponges, a seal-able container, fabric softener, & water!

To make your dryer sheets, start by cutting the sponges in half and put them in the container. In a separate container, mix equal parts  fabric softener and water. Once the solution is well blended, pour the liquid over the sponges. Seal with the lid and BAM! You’re done!

Whenever you are ready to use them just take out one of the halves, squeeze out the excess and throw them in the dryer before your clothes. Seriously, that’s it! When your clothes are dry just replace the half back into the container.

Reusable dryer sheets that last load after load and all for under $5!

DIY Laundry Soap

Let’s talk dirty laundry. No, not the gossip kind! The piling up in the corner kind. Laundry is the bane of my existence most days. It’s just one of those things that I have never been fond of doing. It just never ends! At least not in our house.

One thing that makes all that laundry just the slightest bit more tolerable is not over spending for detergent. Being a one income family means we are on the strictest of budgets and I need to be mindful of every penny. That being said… I am not willing to just buy the cheapest stuff I can find and hope it cleans my clothes good enough. With a husband, a 9-month-old son, and 4 dogs we need something that actually work. I got this wonderful “recipe” from my sister-in-law a few years ago and have been using it ever since. It saves us around $20 a month compared to the Tide Pods we used to buy! That’s a whopping $240 a year!!! And as an added bonus our laundry smells better for longer!

What you need:

1 (4 lb 12 oz) Boxof Borax

1 (3 lb 7 oz) Boxof Arm & Hammer Super Washing Soda

1 (3 lb) Container of OxyClean

2 (14.1 oz) Bars of Zote Soap (I get thepre-grated flakes so I can save time and skip that step)

1 (4 lb) Box of Arm & Hammer Baking Soda

1-2 (55 oz) Bottle of Purex Crystals FabricSoftener

It’s super simple to make! The most time consuming part is grating the bars of soap with a cheese grater or food processor if you don’t buy the flakes. After that you just mix all your ingredients together in a large container. I use a home depot bucket with a lid. I fill up a 1.5 gal glass container to keep in my laundry room and store the rest in the bucket in the garage. I jut refill as my inside stash gets low.

For a large load of laundry I use 2 Tablespoons and cut it in half for a small load. One batch lasts us at least 3-4 months at a time. If you try out this DIY comment below and let me know what you think!

Coming Soon: Reusable Dryer Sheets & Cheap DIY Dishwashing Detergent

Cheap DIY Cake Stands

DIY Cake Stands

 On A Budget

These stands are absolutely adorable and so quick and easy to make! All of the items you need can be purchased at your local dollar store or thrift store. I decided to make two mini stands and 1 large stand. I purchased three candle holders (2 small, 1 large), one large dinner plate, and two small appetizer plates. I already had the paint and hot glue gun so I didn’t have to buy those. The entire project cost less than $10.00!

The two smaller candle holders I just spray painted black to match the theme I was going for. You can paint them any color you want. I left the larger one as is for now, but I may go back and paint it another color later.

Once you have painted the bases (which is completely optional) it’s time to glue them to your plates! I recommend getting plates in whatever color you are wanting and not painting those. If you can’t find what you want, and you do end up painting plates, just always make sure that you are putting something between the painted plate and your food.

You do have to work fast using the hot glue because it will dry quickly. I found that doing a dry run first and marking the center point on the plate really helped when attaching the two pieces. Place the plate upside down on the table. Put your glue on the top of your candle holder and press it down on the plate. Once attached run a bead of hot glue around the outer rim of the candle holder to help hold it to the plate. Let dry for a few hours before using.

After it’s completed dried you are ready to put it to good use! I have used them multiple times for get togethers and I just love them! Three stands for under $10 you really can’t beat it!

I hope you enjoyed this DIY. If you give it a try; please post some photos of yours in the comments! I’d love to see your personal take on these.