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Feb. 26, 2008 - Tightwad Tuesday - hand sanitizing gel

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If you have not tried Mary's tip of using 2 dry hand towels in the dryer to cut drying time, I highly recommend that you do so. I have managed to cut my drying time by 10-20 minutes, depending on the type of load and how big it is.

Since my daughter is just getting over the flu, my tip for this week relates to that. Since she does not completely use up a Kleenex when she blows her nose, it is wasteful to set a box of Kleenex beside her. Instead, we gave her a roll of soft toilet paper. She could pull off exactly what she needed instead of being wasteful. It worked MUCH better!

I know you all know this, but it bears repeating. WASH YOUR HANDS! WASH YOUR HANDS! WASH YOUR HANDS! Also, when at church, I make sure I have some anti-bacterial hand sanitizing gel. Once greeting time is over, I make sure to use it so that I don't end up touching my face while it is infested with germs from other people. I actually learned that tip from our pastor, who is not ashamed to admit -- he is a bit of a germ-o-phobe!

Here is a homemade recipe for hand-sanitizing gel:

Hand Sanitizing Gel Recipe

1/4 cup aloe vera gel
1/4 cup grain alcohol
10 drops fragrance oil
1 drop food coloring

Combine ingredients and shake well. Store in a spray pump bottle to use.

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Feb. 26, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by blessedwith2angels

Thanks for posting that recipe. I am going to make some. I am somewhat of a germ-o-phobe too. My daughter has severe asthma and my son has sinus problems, so being around anyone who is sick usually causes problems for them too.
Pam

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Feb. 26, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Canadagirl

Neat ! I love all the recipes you are giving. [0= I expanded my post plus gave a appology. Sorry about the Mr. Linky. I don't know WHY I forgot. ((blush)).

Blessings and ((hugs)) my SSiC<><

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Feb. 26, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by HeartnSoul

I like your pastor lol. I'm sort of a germ-a-phobic person too, we carry hand-cleaner everywhere, but when we get home everyone must wash with soap too. (dh is the worst lol)

Can I substitute rubbing alcohol for grain?
Denise

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Feb. 26, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by naturalpaths

I had a hand sanitizer recipe, but lost it. I am so glad you posted this! This homemade version is so nice because all the ones in the stores contain ingredients we don't like to use.

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Feb. 26, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by jenn4him

I use the hand sanitizer at church too! I feel so bad using it right in the service after touching everyone, but I just have to! Thanks for the recipe.
Jenn

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Feb. 26, 2008 - Thanks!

Posted by JenofAvonlea

Nobody wants to get sick, and your hand gel will help!
The hand towel thing is a great idea! I am going to try it!
Thanks again,
Jen

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Feb. 26, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by sahmto4orMore

Great!

Thanks for sharing.

Blessings,
tracy

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Feb. 27, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Anonymous

Oh this is something NEW for me! Handmade sanitizing gel!!! THANK YOU so much for posting this. I don't know why I never thought of trying to figure this out myself. LOL!

P.S. You can save even more on drying your clothes by hanging them. God will dry your clothes for FREE this way!

Leslie
www.homesteadblogger.com/boltbabe

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