Jeff Booth's family had a challenge; four people, on $200 for a week. He, his wife Annie, and their two daughters did it with just about $4 to spare. But it wasn't easy. In this KGMB9.com extra, Jeff shows us some of the moments of their week on a strict budget.

This cleaner is a safe alternative to chemical cleaners. How effective is it? I don't know. It seems to work Well, it keeps the bugs away. My wife likes it because it's not dangerous. I don't mind it because it makes her happy (and it costs next to nothing to make.)

Ingredients:

• 2 tsp. Borax
• 1 tsp. Baking Soda
• 4 tb. vinegar or lemon juice (Annie usually uses vinegar)
• 1 tsp. Dr. Bronners Castile Soap
• 4 drops essential oil - any flavor you like this helps the smell; you can use lavendar, tea tree oil, etc., anything that helps your cares melt away (and the grime)
• Hot Water to top off

Mix all of this in a 1 qt. spray bottle. Shake well, destroy germs.

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