Thrifty Thursday - Saving on Housekeeping Using Pinterest

Are you on Pinterest yet? I won't go through a lengthy explanation of what it is or how it works, since most people have at least heard of it. Basically it's like a virtual bulletin board where you can "pin" cool ideas you find around the web. These ideas can then be shared with followers and users of the site. It's a great place to go for any kind of inspiration you are looking for.  Warning: It is addictive and a bit voyeuristic and you get to know a lot more about what all your friends are into. "Wow, Jane loves Star Trek, I never knew."


Did you know that Pinterest is a great place to find money saving ideas as well as creative inspiration? I am excited to share some of my favorite Pinterest finds that are helping me save money around the house.
Homemade Cleaners This is a great primer for learning how to make all sorts of household cleaners. I love that they are not only frugal, but a more natural alternative.

Source: macheesmo.com via Vicky from Mess For Less on Pinterest

Turning Bar Soap Into Liquid SoapI didn't even know you could do this, but you can save quite a bit by making your own liquid soap.

Source: savvyhousekeeping.com via Vicky from Mess For Less on Pinterest

Homemade Dishwasher Detergent We run our dishwasher every day and go through a crazy amount of dishwashing detergent. This is a great money saving idea for something we use daily.

Source: beingcreativetokeepmysanity.blogspot.com via Vicky from Mess For Less on Pinterest

Hardwood Floor Cleaners
You know how expensive these can be. Here are some simple recipes for frugal alternatives.

Source: tipnut.com via Vicky from Mess For Less on Pinterest

Okay, have I convinced you to check out Pinterest yet? Once you do, you will get sucked into its universe and wonder where the time went.  Don't forget to pin your favorite Mess For Less posts!

Let me know which of these ideas you think you might try or any tips you have for frugal housekeeping.