The dollar store is a great way to save money
and pull off some amazing life hacks
So check those couch cushions for spare change
and let's get thrifty
You may not have access to a full sized grill
but that doesn't mean you have to
miss out on cookouts
All you need is a deep roaster pan
or two if you want to use one as a lid
and also a two pack of cooling racks and some charcoal
Go ahead and place the pan
on stone, cement, or if you're limited
on space,
just use one of the cooling racks to avoid heat damage
add coal and light it up
Now add a cooling rack to the top and let the coals heat up
While it might not be the prettiest grill
or easiest thing to cook with
it'll get the job done for most simple cookouts
and it's ideal for apartment living,
tailgating, picnics, and a whole lot more
You can pick up an eight pack of shower caps
for a dollar and use them in place of plastic wrap
This'll keep flies off your food during a picnic
or you can also place it on odd shaped food containers
The best part is they're flexible and resuable
Dress up any shelf or table with this decorative
center piece that doubles as a nightlight
Pick up some LED candles, drinking jars with lids,
and get creative with various accessories like coasters,
stickers, or even flowers
If you just want basic nightlights, place
an LED candle on each lid and fasten
the jar on upside down and call it a day or night
To create an illuminating centerpiece,
simply place jars upright on coasters, fasten the lids,
and insert flowers into the strawholes
Express yourself with a little extra flare
by adding stickers
You can easily remove the lids to access the LED lights
and turn them on and off before placing them back
to your desired location
Not bad for just a few bucks
For literally pennies on the dollar,
you can make your own eco-friendly drier sheets
that can be used time and time again
Each six pack of heavy duty reusable wipes
can be cut into roughly ftfty single drier sheets
that'll fit inside a resealable container
Pour a capful of fabric softener into another container
and then mix in a capful of water
Add the sheets and let them absorb the mixture
and then add one more capful of fabric softener
and water
After you work the liquid into the sheets
as evenly as possible, lay them out to dry
or on clean towels for several hours
before placing them in a securely closed container
To use 'em, simply remove a sheet or two
from the container and toss 'em right in the drier
When the clothes are dry,
simply retain the sheets for later use
Once you've gone through your container of sheets,
repeat the mixing process again
For just a few bucks,
you can turn twelve loads of fabric softener
into one hundred and fifty drier sheets
You can also turn kitchen sponges into cheap,
reusable ice packs in just a few basic steps
Start by soaking a sponge in water
and place it into a resealable sandwich bag
Try to get as much air out of the bag as humanly possible
before sealing it shut
Place the bag and its contents
inside a second bag to contain any leakage
Place that bag in the freezer for at least an hour
An alternative method that's ideal for bumps and bruises
is to simply add rubbing alcohol or dishsoap
to the wet sponge
This'll make a gel-like consistency
that'll mold to your body and retain a cool temperature
for much longer
Repurpose plastic dispensers with lids
by lining the inside with a grocery bag
and then placing it in your car
Now you'll have no excuse but to keep your vehicle
nice and clean with your handy new trash receptacle
You can even add velcro or adhesive to prevent it from
sliding around as you drive around
Whip up your own body cream with lotion and petroleum jelly
You can use any lotion or petroleum jelly
but we recommend Vitamin E shea butter
and creamy cocoa butter
to leave your skin seriously moisturized
We added twenty drops of essential oils
for a nice, calming scent
Use a whisk to blend all the ingredients
together in a container for just a minute or two
After quite a bit or stirring, you'll end up with a
frosting-like consistency
And go ahead and feel free to test this out before sealing it up
While this game certainly goes by many names
and comes in many shapes and sizes
the premise is simple
Get yourself some cups and a few balls
Place cups on each side and arrange them in a triangle formation
Fill the cups up with the liquid of your choice
including an extra wash cup on each side
Now, get playing
We won't go into the rules here,
but the goal is to eliminate all of you opponent's
cups before they eliminate yours
This particular family-friendly version is great for all ages
and a great game for summer parties
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