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21 Cool Ironing Hacks

For the Mommas

21 Cool Ironing Hacks. Well, we all know how to iron, but are we ironing correctly? According to a YouGov study, ironing is one of the most dreaded, time-consuming household chores. Continue reading 21 Cool Ironing Hacks at Save $$ | Hot Coupons & Deals | Weekly Ad Previews | Matchups.

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T-fal Ultraglide Iron & Spring Cleaning!

Nicoles Nickels

Using the #TfalSpringCleanSelfie , T-fal encourages consumers to share their Spring Cleaning “Selfies”—whether it be a photo upload of their cleaning woes or successful before/after shots – across Facebook, Twitter and Instagram platforms. Nicole’s take: I never thought I would be so excited to get a new iron!

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A Case for Tap Water

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

It’s sort of ironic. yet bottled water leaks chemicals into the water, which you then consume. Yes, that expedites it, but the water is in the bottle for months before you purchase and consume it; it’s a slow leak of poison. Both Filtered and Bottled Water Come from a Tap. Not clean enough?) Do you drink tap water?

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Not So Free – Free Things

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

The slats are weathered with a few small cracks and the iron parts have some rust. I took it apart (which took about an hour) and am stripping the paint off the iron (think at least one can of paint stripper) and then will spray with Rust-oleum – and I just found out that the cans I thought I had had been used on lamps!

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Want to Save Money? Work with What You Have

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

I bought hot curlers (they curled the ends but pulled out the fuzz), a straightening iron, and even a scary spinning contraption that was supposed to dry my hair while straightening it at the same time (but all it did was tangle and get stuck in my hair). In the summer months, this manifested into a mop of fuzz.

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How to Make Your Own Clothes

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Although you can sew clothing by hand, it can be very time consuming and tedious. You’ll also want to have an iron and ironing board ready and waiting–they are very useful and in most cases essential when making clothing. Before you begin to learn how to sew, you’ll need to accumulate a few sewing necessities.

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The Lowdown on Vitamins and Minerals and Why You Need Them

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

The American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR) commissioned a study on whether consumers had made dietary changes to reduce cancer risk. Vitamin C : It helps to protect cells, keep skin and gums healthy and aid iron absorption. National surveys indicate that about half of Americans use dietary supplements.

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