I've read of simply wiping on rubbing alcohol, or peroxide to keep down the bacteria. I'm going to start doing that and see how it goes. I figure it will work fine at home and I can save the anti-perspirant for when I really need it--outside where I sweat. Perhaps carrying a small bottle and cloth in my purse to re-apply as needed ...

Do you get tax refunds every year? One way to get money when you need it is to change your W-4 form at work to even your tax liability down to the point at filing time you don't owe, nor do you get much back. As an example: a refund of $1200 means you let the gov't use $100 dollars of your money every month. That $100 a month can be ...

I live in FL and don't see it as a good option to give up anti-persperants when I'm out and about outside for hours or the day. I am going to try using alcohol, peroxide, or vinegar though as a deoderant when I'm inside and don't sweat as much. I don't like perfumed deoderants, so something that killed bacteria and could be ...

For years I've used lip balm (like Chapstick) as an under eye cream. It has SPF, works great as a moisturizer and as a bonus--makes it easy to wipe off any smudges from eyeliner or mascara.

[quote user="Deborahmichelle"] Dear Lilly, My grandmotehr used newspaper for herself & my Grandpa, but kept regular TP for otehr family.  Just an alternative ....  Yours in Him, Deb [/quote] I've heard it was customary during the time of outhouses, to use the Sears& Robuck catalogue for the same purpose-ha ha. I ...

[quote user="Pat"] We each have a level of comfort when it comes to finding ways to save money and we can't judge anyone else by our own level.    [/quote] Ofcourse that's true. I probably have some thrifty habits others might find silly as well. The initial poster however, DID ask for opinions regarding giving up ...

I have a friend, and her sister, who HOARD toliet paper for this very reason. There was a time growing up when their mother was having a difficult time financially and made all 3 kids use rags to wipe themselves and rinse out to save the cost of tp. It was apparently such an unpleasant way to live now both women buy tp by the case and have a ...