Thrifting Thursday......

.....in the kitchen...

.....so, you know that nasty limescale that can accumulate at the bottom of your best glassware - want to know how to get rid of? Eggs....yes, that`s right.....or rather crushed eggshells

.....in the bottom of your jug or vase, alongwith a little water and leave for an hour or two....rinse it all out and dry to a sparkling shine...

....and not a chemical in sight!....

.....and you know when you get those awkward greasy food stains on your best t-shirt or blouse, well nothing shifts them like some white spirit dabbed on the spot, then wash as normal - but a little word of warning, it will smell a tad so best not to mix the marked clothing with other stuff. However, once you hang your item out to dry, the smell will vanish in the fresh air, promise....and also, you can use it on almost any material and best of all, it won`t stain or bleach....

......and you know when life hands you lemons....

....well, don`t just make lemonade....cut some in half and rub the inside of your oven door all over, wipe with a damp cloth and buff dry and...hey presto, clean and shiny and smelling all lemony lovely, although if it`s very badly marked with baked on food, you may have to turn to a thick paste of bicarbonate of soda and lemon juice to get the job done.... you can also swipe around the inside of your wine or drinking glasses, rinse and dry for a sweet-smelling,no soapy residue sheen. Doing the same with your microwave, if you own one, keeps it fresh and clean inside too. Also, half a lemon left in your fridge will absorb any strong odours and keep it smelling sweet (at least until you get around to cleaning it!).

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And now that you`ve saved some time,energy and hopefully, money from everyone`s inspirational hints and tips, you can wander around the garden centre and pick up some stunning plants and shrubbery (provided no-one you know has any to give away, of course!) for your garden or containers, this Easter Bank Holiday Weekend!......

.....like a tremendous Tree Peony....

....or a Magnificent Magnolia....

.....or a True Blue Himalayan Mountain Poppy...

.....or two....

.....or just pick yourself some Bonny Bluebells (preferably from a garden, not the woods!).....

.....so, whatever your pleasure or however you`re spending it, I hope the Easter Bunny is good to all of you lovely Bloggy Chickadees.

 Happy,Happy Easter .....and remember, NEVER put all your eggs in one basket!

xxx

A HUGE Thanks to Betty over at http://mrsyappydog.blogspot.com/ for hosting this very helpful and interesting Thrifty Week and Swap - have a look at the names on her sidebar - you`ll find loads of lovely ladies all offering fabulous ways to Get Thrifty.....go on, you know you want to......