The title Not Just Beans refers to the fact that it is possible to save money on your grocery bill without eating beans alone. For those that may be confused, this is NOT a vegetarian cookbook. It is merely a cookbook of basic home cooked recipes. Alum is found in the spice section of your grocery store. It is a yellow spice and is found in the spice section of your grocery store.
Borax aids in cleaning.
It is a powder and found in the laundry section of your store. Soap flakes are just that, soap flakes. You can find them in the store in the laundry section usually in a box. Ivory soap flakes is a common brand. Paraffin is also called household wax.