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How to make your own carpet cleaner

February 25, 2017 By Tanya 14 Comments

  I am probably a bit of a cleaning nerd but I like to clean. Well, more the enjoyment over the end result perhaps than the process itself. This last weekend I took full advantage of the 3 day weekend and did some serious deep cleaning in our home. Lifting a layer of winter dirt…

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Filed Under: DIY, Homemade Cleaning Supplies, Thrifty Living Tagged With: carpet cleaner recipe, diy carpet cleaner, homemade carpet cleaner, How to make cleaning supplies

How to make liquid Castile Soap

February 13, 2015 By Tanya 52 Comments

I am far, far from being being completely green in our home yet. Making some changes as far as how I purchase the things we need, and in what quantities to avoid extra packaging has helped.  I implemented a better recycling routine recently and am seeing a huge difference already in how much garbage we…

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Filed Under: DIY, Homemade Cleaning Supplies, How To Save Money, Thrifty Living, Tips & ideas for the home, Uncategorized

How to make your own cleaning supplies

October 31, 2014 By Tanya 5 Comments

  So my friend Haley and I had a chance to share some of our absolute favorite ways to recycle, DIY and upcycle our way around our homes with a wonderful group of women.  We have a MOMS group that is a co-op designed to support, uplift and encourage mothers in a comfortable setting.  We…

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Filed Under: DIY, Dollar Store Projects, Gifts From The Kitchen, Homemade Cleaning Supplies, How To Save Money, make your own mixes, Thrifty Living

Laundry Room Makeover: The Before…

July 18, 2013 By Tanya 27 Comments

Sometimes you need to see how messy a space has become in order to really be able to appreciate how much you love your before and after. I have pondered this just-before-you-leave-the-house-and-walk-thru-thegarage-drop-zone so many times…I usually just shut the light off, close the door and go make something pretty.MORE AFTER THE JUMP… But now this is…

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Filed Under: Craft Ideas, Decorating, DIY, Homemade Cleaning Supplies, How To Decorate, How To Save Money, Thrifty Living

How To Make Laundry Detergent

January 14, 2013 By Tanya 9 Comments

  Are you spending your spare time organizing, cleaning and dreaming of Spring? I have devoted a chunk of time each day to evaluating my home management systems, expenses, and areas  that could use improvement.   One of them is how much I spend on cleaning supplies and laundry detergents.  While cleaning and organizing my…

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Filed Under: DIY, Gifts From The Kitchen, Homemade Cleaning Supplies, How To Save Money, Slow Cooker Recipes, Thrifty Living

Green Oven Cleaner That WORKS!

January 6, 2013 By Tanya 8 Comments

I am going to share some pictures with you today that I hope will not do the following:   1) Scar you for life because they are so shameful 2) Make you think I am gross   I have saved TONS of DIY cleaning tips and ideas from Pinterest for a while now, and tested quite…

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Filed Under: DIY, Dollar Store Projects, Homemade Cleaning Supplies, How To Save Money, Thrifty Living

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Welcome to twelveOeight! I'm Tanya and I am so glad you are here. If you are ready to start loving the home you have now, then join me on my mission. One thrifty project at a time we can make our today homes our dream homes.

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