Handy Homemaker Tips & Tricks VI

Here are 10 more easy {and budget friendly} tips and tricks for all you homemakers out there! 

1. Homemade Nontoxic Tub Scrub: Add one teaspoon of liquid soap and several
drops of an antibacterial essential oil (such as tea tree, eucalyptus,
rosemary, or peppermint) to one cup of baking soda. Add just enough water to
form a paste, and use it with a sponge or brush to scour bathtub surfaces.

 

2. Add a small piece of plastic wrap under your lids to keep them from leaking while traveling

3. How to freeze your herbs {Click Here}

4. Recipe holder while cooking. Keeps your recipe stain-free and you won’t lose it!

5. Use spaghetti noodles to light multiple candles, or wicks in hard to reach places.

6. Use ice cubes to remove dents from carpet

7. Make perfect grilled cheese sandwiches with a pair of baking sheets {instructions here}

8. Erase hard water stains with a lemon 

9. Homemade Cooking Spray: 1 part olive oil + 4-5 parts water, in a misting spray bottle

10. Homemade Lavender Spray: 2 cups distilled water + 1 oz (2 tbs) vodka or rubbing alcohol + 1/2 teaspoon lavender oil {full recipe here}

Previous tips & tricks posts:
Handy Homemaker Tips & Tricks 
Handy Homemaker Tips & Tricks II
Handy Homemaker Tips & Tricks III

Handy Homemaker Tips & Tricks IV

Handy Homemaker Tips & Tricks V