Feb. 12, 2008 - Tightwad Tuesday - Body Sugar Scrub

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Homemade Sugar Scrub -- Better than Bath & Body Works! 

Here's another tip regarding Bath & Body Works items:  If you like their lotions, add a little cocoa butter to the bottle (or any other kind of cheap lotion that doesn't have much scent).  It won't affect the smell, but will stretch your lotion a lot farther.

I also add water to the shower gels I purchase from Bath & Body so that I can stretch them 30-40% more.  I do the same with their hand soaps.  Works great! 

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Feb. 12, 2008 - Great Tips!

Posted by Raesfamily

Thanks for the tips.

Blessings,

Rachel

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Posted by blessedwith2angels

I love bath and body works products. I need to do this. I have also found that during their semi-annual sales, I can pick up several bottles of shower gel for 75% off. I have gotten large bottles for $1.00 at their outlet store also.
Pam

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Posted by naturalpaths

I have used brown sugar mixed with some olive oil - works great!

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Posted by Canadagirl

Thank you for all your $ saving tips ! I love finding ways to make things last. I feel we all need nice and pretty things but to make them last is the BEST.

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Blessings in Him<><
-Mary

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Posted by jenn4him

Stretching those pretty smelling soaps is a good idea! I reuse the foaming soap containers also.
Jenn

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Posted by bakerswife

That's a great idea! I love B&B Works products, but wait until they have a sale (which seems like all the time... ) to purchase. I will add water to the bath gel and cocoa butter to the lotion. GREAT!!!
Mama Karen

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Posted by BrigitW

I do the same thing. I'm glad to see I'm a tightwad. :)

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Posted by HeartnSoul

I haven't been to B&BW for a long time but love their products. What exactly is cocoa butter? Is that another type of lotion or are we adding a specific product called cocoa butter? Call me a frugal baby lol.

Denise
http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/HeartnSoul/479413

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Posted by proverbsmama

It doesn't have to be cocoa butter that you add. Any kind of cheaper lotion that doesn't have a strong scent will work fine.

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