I haven't played Works for Me Wednesday in a while because frankly, I have run out of things that work for me. And the things that normally do? Now they fail me. Let's just say I'm way off my WFM game.

But just when all seemed hopeless, a small change in my shampoo has given me huge relief in my pocketbook and cleaning routine. I think that qualifies me to play again!

Please tell me - am I the only one who has children who dump out shampoo? I buy the cheap Suave brand because I know, I know, they are inevitably going to squirt it out all in the shower. BUT, recently I bought a 1/2 liter of Tresemme' shampoo with a bonus salon pump for $3.87 and my life is changed. The kids can't squirt it and I swear one bottle has lasted a month. I am so excited over this one silly little thing! I can't even begin to tell you how many times I've had to beg Jesus' forgiveness after getting hopping mad over shampoo messes so really, this little tip has enhanced my spiritual life as well.

And that, sisters, works for me.

** I haven't done a WFMW in a while but this week is the Greatest Hits edition. I chose to repost the tip that got the most comments from you. Without further ado, here is how to get your shower sparkling! **

I read an enormous amount of literature that is quotable. Problem is, it's terribly easy to forget what I've read later on when I need something applicable for a particular project.

The past few weeks, I have been trying every conceivable way to limit drinking Diet Coke. You have no idea how painful this has been for me. Diet Coke makes me very, very happy. Because I can barely remember my own name anymore from the formaldehyde, aspertame, and other nutritious ingredients, I have decided I am going to limit the number I drink in a day. Here are a couple of things that are helping me do it:

1. I love canned drinks so I have only been refrigerating the two I am alotting myself in a day. I don't like D. Coke on ice so I am less likely to drink them if they aren't ice cold in the fridge.

2. When I do drink one, I force myself to drink twice as much water as the Diet Coke. Did I mention I absolutely hate water? My own warped sense of nutrition tells me somehow this dilutes all the cancer causing agents in the DC. And besides, shouldn't it be obvious drinking filtered sewage is so much better for you?

3. I only drink 1/2 a can at a time because, Egads! This plan is actually working! I never dreamed I would say this, but my beloved sodas are beginning to taste so sweet to me now that, [GASP], they aren't quite as good any more therefore I don't drink as much at one sitting. Now, I didn't say I like water more, just DC less. Soon, I'll dehydrate if I don't find an acceptable liquid alternative.

Don't know if any of the rest of you are detoxing, but if you are, hopefully what works for me will work for you!

Go check out Shannon at Rocks in My Dryer for other great WFMW tips! :))

I accidentally stumbled across the best way to scent the drawers in my dresser. I have never really cared if I had scented drawers, but when this happened I decided I loved it!

I had changed the Plug-Ins cartridges and somehow one ended up in my drawer. The fragrance was sooo good and it was an unexpected indulgence having my 'unmentionables' smell so nice. I think this is a great way to recycle those little cartridges when they are no longer strong enough to scent the room...I also have begun putting them in my boys' sock drawers. Their feet can use all the help they can get :)

Recycling Plug In cartridges, Works for me!

For more WFMW, go visit Shannon at Rocks in My Dryer...

I heard the coolest tip the other day that I have not yet tried out for myself but if it well, actually worked, could be a great way to save Christmas money!

I have a friend who has opened a savings account at the bank inside her Walmart. Every time she shops there, she writes her check for $10-20 over the amount and promptly deposits it into savings. She does this all year and has quite a chunk to use towards her Christmas shopping..

I thought this sounded fabulous! Though I think you have to have a spare $100 lying around to open the account which could be an issue, in theory I can't think of an easier way to somewhat painlessly save for Christmas!

We'll see if it Works for Me!

See other great tips at Rocks In My Dryer.

I vividly remember as a child my mother drawing an outline around my foot when she wanted to go shoe shopping but not with her three little daughters. This way she could match the foot impression up with the shoe since they can vary so much in size.

This is the most awesome idea ever! Simply trace around your child's foot, cut it out, fold it, place it in your wallet, and you'll never wonder if that pair of shoes on sale will fit your little one again!