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olive oil fresh herb frozen 300x203 Natural and Thrifty in 365: #310 Freeze Fresh Herbs in Olive Oil

If you have a bounty of fresh herbs on hand and you want to save some for later, try this tip.  Freeze fresh herbs in olive oil.  You can also use butter, water, or broth in place of the oil. This will be helpful in allowing me to take advantage of clearance deals on organic herbs at ...

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clean deodorize garbage disposal lemon vinegar ice 300x300 Natural and Thrifty in 365: #229 Clean & Deodorize Your Disposal

Garbage disposals can get pretty nasty doing an honest day's work.  To control bad odors, toss some orange or lemon slices in the disposal and grind away.  The oil and juices from the citrus peels and fruit will freshen the smell for a long time. Freeze vinegar in cubes and crush in the disposal to keep ...

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cinnamon infused oil 300x236 Natural and Thrifty in 365: #225 Cinnamon Infused Oil

Simple and delightfully potent!  This cinnamon infused oil could be used for cooking, baking, gifting or for beauty preparations.  You can use the highest quality organic ingredients in this recipe and still save money over buying from a gourmet shop. I personally want to make some just to try it in this lip scrub.  Yummy! Photo courtesy of ...

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Natural Toy Cleaner 300x197 Natural and Thrifty in 365: #154 Natural Toy Cleaner

We’ve mentioned so many household uses for vinegar.  It’s great in the laundry for getting clothes clean and soft.  You can even use it on your hair. If you’re cutting the chemicals in your home, what better place to start than your children’s toys?  This recipe for homemade toy cleaner is a natural way to eliminate ...

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