Dishwasher detergent Part 3

 The hubby claims he doesn't like the homemade version.

But I still have a lot of it and will not waste it.

I am using it to extend the store bought.

No issues at all with a 50/50 mix.

The tablets I made, fell apart, so I am using it in powder form, which is what the store bought is.

So...there is still some savings

Guest Room...what I paid

 My guest room

Break down of what I paid to create a guestroom

Bedspread/Shams: Facebook market place 10.00

Side table: free

White dresser with mirror: free

White chest (Basset) 25 plus paint used on another project

Bookcase solid wood: 20 plus paint

lamps: all lamps equal 8.00

Mirror: given to me 20 years ago

Dishwasher Detergent Take 2

 I tried this a couple of years ago

The tabs were all broken and the detergent left a film.

So, new recipe, new dishwasher

Tabs still didn't work out.  I have used this detergent 3 times.  1st two times were perfect.  Third time, there was a film.   BUT, I did use a different setting on the machine.

So the verdict is still out.  I feel this could be a good detergent, and definitely good for when I run out of commercial stuff and need some in a pinch

Used...previously enjoyed

 We are doing a lot of puzzles these days.  I have already touched on having done a puzzle swap.

This batch I bought for 3.00 each.  Excellent price.  The circular puzzle underneath was borrowed from famly.

Family fun and a frugal price.

Food Prep

Fruits starting to go off a bit...
I freeze for smoothies or banana bread.
One baggie has the exact amount of banana I need to make bread.
The others are pre-cut and/or portioned for smoothies.
Saves time, makes it super easy and no fruit has gone to waste.

Homemade

Made at home is the way to go to save money.
And not as hard as you may think.
I make pizza or stromboli several times a year.
I have 2 different dough recipes.
One that takes 10 minutes and is pretty good.
The other takes an hour and is really good.
I doubt my boys can tell them apart.
Here's a picture of a ham and cheese stromboli in the making.
Left over ham of course...

Revive

Our plates are pretty scratched from the silverware
Bar Keepers Friend to the rescue
Just made a paste and cleaned the plates.
Pictures shows half a plate done