Frugal Friday: Hosiery tip
Sorry for the lateness in getting this posted. We've been having some serious computer issues the past few days. My laptop keyboard stopped working (you can do a lot with the mouse, but only so much!) so typing and blogging must be done on my desktop. However, only the internet works (albeit slowly) on my desktop since, if you remember, it crashed a few weeks back. We've worked hard to fix it and even had a tech come out and spend four hours on it, all to no avail. We can't get any program but Internet Explorer to work on it so it is needing to be replaced. Dell shipped us a new keyboard for the laptop, but that didn't fix it, so it's looking like it will need replacement as well. At least the laptop is still under warranty!Coupled with the computer problems, we had a garage sale yesterday and this morning and I was running nonstop Wednesday and Thursday preparing for and overseeing that. We didn't close up shop until around 6 p.m. last night and then had a houseful of people over at 7 p.m. for our Financial Peace class. We were planning to stay open all today, but it was so chilly and rainy that we decided not to. Inspite of the cold, rain, and a little bit of snow (!), we sold almost $350 worth of stuff, so I was pleasantly surprised!
Needless to say, this was my first chance to sit down at the desktop in a day and a half. I had planned to start the Beauty on a Budget series today, but my brain and body are rather tired, so I think that will have to wait until next week and instead I'll share a tip from a reader. I'm off to try and get our garage and home back in order, plan a menu and grocery list, make some food for this weekend, and finish the laundry. And then we're taking the evening off to have a family movie night. It's been a long time since we've had one of those. Have a lovely weekend!
Without further ado, here's the tip from reader, Jen:
I do not have a blog but want to share about an excellent product that prolongs the life of all hosiery. Hosiery Mate is a product sold by JCPenney. It cost only pennies a capful. You add a capful to a sinkful of warm water and swish your nylons/tights around in there. No need to rinse, it deodorizes and better yet, does something to the fibers of the nylons/tights that makes them resistant to running! I use this product on mine before I wear them the first time, and it increases their life span. (Works great with my girls' tights too!) When traveling, this can be used on other undergarments as well, in a pinch. -Jen B.--------------------
posted by Crystal Paine at 9:50 AM
9 Comments:
Wow, sounds like a busy day! Thanks for putting up the carnival; I enjoy it. :D
peace of Christ to you,
Jessica
hey crystal... being a computer biz person as well as an innkeeper trust me I know that gig.. ugh
Glad you were able to do the Friday deal. Thanx!
GP in Montana
Wow! Thats great that you have made so much money on your sale! Congrats!
Love Frugal Fridays! This is my first time posting. I hope that I did everything right. Thanks for hosting this.
what is the 'carnival' a previous poster referred to? Also, I am curious what movie you guys chose. Does your daughter actually sit still and watch a movie with you all?
Also, I'd love to hear any tips about how you pulled in so much from your garage sale. I had one last fall but only got around $100 (not complaining) but was hoping for much more. Over 50 % didn't sell. Did you advertise in the paper or did you display a certain way? Did you have big pieces like furniture, etc?
Have a good night
Here is my hosiery tip...it's an oldie I learned from my Grandma when I was a wee teen...
If you only have a run on one leg, cut it off...eentually you will get another in a differnt pair, cut off that leg two and then wear both sets together....works well and with a long skirt, no one ever knows. Hosiery is so expensive, so I try to use my as long as possible.
I also darn my tights when needed, all my skirts and dresses are no shorter than mid calf, so its easy to get by with flaws.
thanks and God Bless, Amy
I was worried that you were sick-better the computer then you.
Congrats on the yard sale.
Wow! What a great idea for the hosiery! I have wanted to wear skirts more and was contemplating what the heck I will do if I keep getting runs. Also, the wash machines are super hard on delicate clothes! I am definately going to check into getting some of this! Thanks for the tip!
Glad you are okay...I was wondering when you hadn't posted Thursday.
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