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How to Get Rid of Musty Smells in Clothes and Laundry

October 12, 2016 by yumyucky 14 Comments

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Does the armpit fabric of your t-shirts smell like the back of a hyena’s ass? Do your clean sports bras have that lingering pungent aroma that makes you wanna throw up in your mouth a little? Do any of your towels or dish clothes smell like a musty sewer rat sunbathing atop a heap of steamy, hot trash?

Then you need some vinegar, baby.

I have seen this trick around the web for a few years but never really paid it any attention. That is, until my kids threw some balled-up wet dish rags onto the laundry floor. I didn’t discover the rags until a day or two later. The rags smelled so dang terrible. GAH!!! 

First I tried to wash the the rags. But no luck. The rags were still as stank as ever.

Then I tried adding more detergent to the laundry. No luck again. The musty funk remained.

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But alas! On the third try I added approximately 3/4 cup of vinegar to the laundry, and wallah!! Holy shizzz, it worked. It freakin’ worked! The smell was gone. In fact, the rags smelled way better than they have in a very long time.

What exactly is the science behind this? Vinegar kills odor-causing bacteria. For years I’ve been doing this trick right here to keep my sports bras smelling fresh, but adding vinegar to the laundry is an extra layer of anti-funk protection to make your sports bras last even longer.

If your clean clothes are suffering from any sort of stank that just won’t wash out, pick yourself up a $2 gallon of vinegar. Unless you have some sort of ungodly level of funk that defies all of nature, this cheap and easy vinegar trick might work for you. We also use vinegar at our house to clean and disinfect the kitchen countertops, and to freshen up the bathroom sink and toilets in-between cleanings.

BONUS TIP: Use Apple Cider Vinegar to avoid the stomach bug. Find out more about it in my post, Proven Methods to Avoid Stomach Flu. There are over 200 comments on this post with insights from readers who have used this method to keep their family well throughout stomach flu season.

Edit: Thank you LaShaune D. for pointing out to me on Facebook that baking soda is a great little addition to fight off the stankiness as well. Try that in addition to the vinegar!

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How to Get Your Free Credit Report

August 16, 2016 by yumyucky 8 Comments

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Gone are the days of paying $20 or more for access to your credit report. I just got done reviewing the free reports for both me and my hubby. Yup, it was free. There is no catch to this. Federal law mandates that every consumer is entitled to a free credit report from each of the three major credit reporting agencies (Transunion, Equifax, and Experian) once per year. This is how you do it:

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Go to AnnualCreditReport.com and answer the security questions. You do not have to login in or create an account profile, and you definitely don’t need to provide your credit card or bank account info. You will be asked a series of securities questions, such as where you last lived or if you ever had an account with XYZ bank.

The questions are designed in a way to weed out any tricksters who might be attempting to access your information while knowing only basic information about you. For instance, one of the questions I was asked was what year my house was built. So you see, it’s very, very specific and a trickster most likely won’t know the answer to that.

Once you answer the questions, BOOM! You’re in. You can review your credit report online, print it out or save it as a PDF file. You have the option of accessing all three reports in one session, however, it might be a better idea to spread that out over the course of the year since you can only access each agency’s information once per year.

For example: access Equifax at the beginning of the year, grab your Transunion info mid-year, and then get your Experian report towards the end of the year. And remember, this is all done through the same website.

That’s it! It’s really a good idea to know what’s on your credit. There is also helpful information on the website if you need to dispute anything. Keep in mind this is for a free credit report — not access to your credit score.

If you’re not savvy with online stuff you can also call 1-877-322-8228 for your free report, or fill out this form to request it through the mail (probably the least secure way).

If you’re feeling uneasy about any of this, or if it seems to good to be true, go to the Federal Trade Commission (TFC) website that further explains everything I just told you.

Now go get that free report, baby! And remember to tell your family and friends about this.

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Preparedness Checklist for Hurricanes and Winter Storms

October 2, 2015 by yumyucky 11 Comments

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It’s a terrible thing to NOT be prepared for a storm. This isn’t about the toilet paper, milk and bread that people trample each other for at the store. You need to be prepared beyond that. And preparedness should be place before a looming storm is even announced.

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STORM EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS CHECKLIST

Have these items ready to go. Meaning, you don’t have to fumble around looking for them once the emergency hits and you’ve already been inconvenienced:

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How to Get Gum Out of Hair in Less Than 90 Secs

September 28, 2015 by yumyucky 9 Comments

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After my son threw gum into the wind and it landed in Gracie’s hair, I knew we had a problem. The gum removal worked so well that I purposely put gum in my own hair — just so I could show you how fast it comes out with this quick and easy tip! Watch the video and keep this info handy!

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My DIY Natural Face Care Routine to Fight Acne and Pimples

September 8, 2015 by yumyucky 19 Comments

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Its been a long time since I used package drugstore pimple products to care for my face. Many times they contain harmful mineral oil and other evil ingredients that are harmful for your body. My natural face care routine is all natural with no chemicals or toxins. And yup. It’s really works.

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ASTRINGENT FACE CARE RECIPE

Combine 1 part witch hazel and 1 part apple cider vinegar. If the acv stings your eyes just a bit, you can opt for 2 part witch hazel to 1 part apple cider vinegar. The recipe is a powerful concoction because:

  • Witch Hazel cleans skin, reduces inflammation, controls outbreaks.
  • Apple Cider Vinegar sanitizes skin, tightens pores, controls oil, powerful acne fighter.

If you find that the blend tingles your eyes a little too much, you can opt for 2 parts witch hazel and 1 part apple cider vinegar.

After you’ve washed your face and cleansed your skin with the Witch Hazel + ACV Blend, grab coconut oil to moisturize your face. You only need a very small amount of coconut oil and it will not clog your pores. If you frequently deal with scarring due to picking at your skin, apply colloidal silver to your pimples to speed healing and avoid scars.

My face feels more clean and rejuvenated than with any packaged skin care product I’ve ever used.  It’s also way more effective and costs less. Try it out!

Related: How to Prevent Stomach flu using Apple Cider Vinegar

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How To Eat Carbs Without Getting Fat

April 15, 2015 by yumyucky 20 Comments

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Now that we’ve explored the wondrous world of Whole30 with its temporary carb-free way of eating for epic weight loss, let’s take a look at the flip side of the situation. I can show you how to eat carbs without getting fat. cinnabon

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There’s a time to eat carbs and a time to not. The details of when and why is totally up to you. But if you’re gonna eat the carbs, you may as well know how to indulge in a way that won’t cause your waistline to erupt like Mount Vesuvius.

I’ve been around the block a few gazillion times when it comes to good and bad eating. Although I still get it wrong on occasion, I do it the right way enough to confidently share 3 tips you’ll appreciate. Now let’s dig into this like we’re feeding from a big bowl of mashed potatoes with ‘da gravies.

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