Mother of New Marine - Wants Graphics and Info?
eyelovecats , thanks for answering -- the graphics are for emails & posts on other sites to share...The quote/poem sites for inspiration, laughter, etc sound REALLY great -- its hard to find time to get online to do much searching latley - maybe this winter...
Mother of New Marine - Wants Graphics and Info?
also - the images are for printed matter I will be able to send him when I get his mailing address next Wednessday -- so when there is just not a whole lot of stuff to write about happening here at home - I can at least send nice printed images from the net...
Mother of New Marine - Wants Graphics and Info?
imaqt1962 THANKS very much ! great info ! its nice to know peoples HEARTS are with them wherever they are !
Pasta Pro For Cooking Veggies
Mine is called pasta perfect & I havent used it yet but am thinking about it -- i was looking for tips for using it or ideas of what all can be done with it. THANKS
Saving Money on Haircuts for Guys
i was asked to do a home version high & tight & it went terribly WRONG -- my friend wears a hat to hide it ...I tried to find a how-to on eHow.com & yahoo vids & you tube but couldnt...does anyone have a video HOW TO do the famose HIG & TIGHT hair for men ??? thanks
Saving Money on Haircuts for Guys
aside from spending money on a how-to video eHow & wikiHow or Instructables might have one - but it is FREE !!!
Make Up A Loaf Of French Toast For Later
Make-Ahead French Toast Thick-cut slices of baguette are soaked in vanilla batter, dipped in sweet butter, sugar, maple syrup, and pecans, then baked until golden. Get this recipe : http://recipes.kaboose.com/make-ahead-french-toast.html Serve it with: Mixed...
Craft Ideas For Fur Fabric?
i always love to peruse flickr for inspiration for things like this!Congratulations on the nice gift of the fur by the way! http://www.flickr.com/search/?q=craft+fur or http://www.flickr.com/search/?q=fun+fur veronica
Remove Excess Grease From Pepperoni
your welcome ! Heres a bad deal along the same lines: I used to LOVE to go out for breakfast at the mom & pop restraunts instead of fast food but they would bring the greasiest sausage it seems every time ! I always would ask for extra napkins if there was...
Potato Recipes?
my son really LOVES me to fix chunked baked potatoes with the skin on & even goes so far as to call it a meal ! Lightly spray a shallow casserole dish with cooking spray (olive oil works best for us but plain will do as well) add your scrubbed skinned potatoes...
Cloth Placemat Area Rug
i really do like this tip ! my mom used to use fishing line due to the strength of it to sew carpet for various reasons -- the placemats sewn together would also be a great way to sew (simpley & effectively) a lap robe for someone in a wheelchair ! They could...
Frost Meatloaf Muffins With Mashed Potatoes
yum ! that sounds soooo tasty & its raining here so meat loaf would go really well around here ! I wish I had some ! :)
Recycled Rubberband Keeper
oh cool ! I always wondered what to do with those ! Im glad you figured it out !!!
Placemats for a Lap Robe
GirlNumber5 My post is in review - I got so excited that I forgot to log in ! It will be up soon
Placemats for a Lap Robe
I am going through some of my old posts.Your old posts can be found by clicking on the Bookmarks button at the top. They are in alphabetical order. I find really nice placemats at dollar trees for $1. Im not sure right now how many would be needed to make the...
Making a Magnetic Pin Cushion?
in a small jar or other container like margarine bowl or baby food jar, tape or glue a magnet inside the lid & presto ! There you have it !
Add Googley Eyes To Brighten Your Day
Lynn : LOL :: did that grouch on the couch smile..... ? lol ;) Miz Lou : what the world needs now is : googley eyes Butterflytouch thank you! Im glad you liked it! Thanks to you all!
Help With 7 Year Old Picky Eater?
i read somewhere a while back that kids would eat just about anything if it was served in a flour shell (rolled up like a burrito) Its been a long time since I had a 7 yr old to worry about so maybe the flour shell idea wont suit you or your child - but one...
Ways To Keep Earrings From Slipping?
one time in department stores they sold replacement earring backs that were larger so they didnt do that.But if you can cut into an old shampoo bottle with scissors or some similar plastic & cut small circles (about the size of a pea) & put a pin hole in the...
Hanging Coffee Cups on Wall?
I like the outdoorsy theme going on in my house so I am wondering if you could find a sturdy enough branch & cut pegs by trimming the smaller thumb sized branches to use to hang the mugs.It could be secured either way,horizontally or vertically depending on...
Hanging Coffee Cups on Wall?
I like the outdoorsy theme going on in my house so I am wondering if you could find a sturdy enough branch & cut pegs by trimming the smaller thumb sized branches to use to hang the mugs.It could be secured either way,horizontally or vertically depending on...
Buy From Mennonite or Amish Country Stores
I know there is a farmers Market locator online free to use - but not sure about other. I think maybe a good place to try to find out would be asking around at a Farmers Market - maybe someone has a clue where they are or even possibly your local chamber of...
Free Printable Budget Planner?
1. http://www.chartjungle.com/home/homebudget1.html 2. http://www.chartjungle.com/home/homebudget2.html
Cleaning Dirty Stovetop Griddle?
Scrape it as clean as you can with a spatula then remove it (there should be a small handle up front but there are different brands of course so yours is probably different then mine) soap it down with regular dish washing detergent & rinse. If I have a lot...
Dicrofex Paper?
Interesting ! I am in Sedalia but to save a trip to KC heres a link just in case doesnt to seem to be too very expensive http://createapendant.com/fauxdicrosheets.htm
Help Planning Christian 50th Birthday Party?
my dad has chums from college & the Army & post office he has had get together with him for over 10 years for his Feb 28 birthday.They all agree NO GIFTS & they all Dutch Treat at Ryans mega bar.
Gift for Patients at Nursing Home?
these are all great reader submitted ideas ! What thoughtful folks! I like the visits by the pet shelters & the fish tank & the church group visiting to play (maybe sing too?!) It sounds like they are well cared for where they are (sadly & oddly -in some places...
Inexpensive Window Covering?
find a stencil you like & use washable glue instead of paint to frost the glass ? Or if you are in the least little bit inclined with a brush to be artistic you could brush stroke the glue on & even use washable glitter glue or add food coloring & add feathery...
Craft Projects with Old Calendars?
from the link below: Your donations can take many forms--clothing, school supplies, sewing supplies, needlecraft arts supplies, toiletries, Christmas gifts, bed sheets, bath towels, coats, hats, scarves, toiletries, books, office supplies, sporting equipment...
Party Favors for 10 Year Old Boys?
Jawga mentioned this company already... I have ordered from them in the past.They have some great deals ! http://www.orientaltrading.com/application?namespace=main
Stuffing that Warms with Body Heat?
http://www.bubblewrap.com/ << click on bubble wrap fun & then click on 1001 uses. I read that it is a very good insulator & they suggest to cut a 6 length of it to put under a sleeping bag + it also is a moisture guard !
Getting Smell Out of Carpet?
reality check ! I hate to be the one to have to tell you but you, your clothes & your house all smell ! ;) (just kidding but you said it first & at least I see honesty !) If none of the other things help - MAYBE if you cut out the section of rug that you believe...
Clean Blinds With Old Sock
Unfortunately there is more to it with mine because I smoke. I remove them & soak them in the bathtub with hot water & ammonia & then scrub them a little with the toilet brush --note to self: another GREAT reason to quit smoking ...
Organizing and Cooking a Large Meal Successfully
my mom was PRO at getting it all together & on time ! The last Thanksgiving she was able , she had it all ready (with ALL the trimmings) AT the stroke of NOON (not one minute after!), BY HERSELF ! I was so amazed - i was there in the kitchen & asked what I...
Twice Loved Shirt
sandyb125 :: your welcome ! I was thinking too that small stains could dissapear forever under a little touch of sew magic like this huh !? :)
Using Milk and Soda Caps for Christmas Decorations
very nice Mr. Thrifty ! Thats cool ! Now you have me thinking about pop caps ! I figured with the glue gun in hand & stooping to pick the caps off the parking lot every so often I can arrange the green ones in a stack to form a triangle upwards to make a small...
Black and Decker Jar Opener?
I have a wooden opener under a kitchen cabinet.Its V shaped with the open end of the V facing out.I think it has little teeth in it too & its about 1/2 thick .You place the jar into the open end & push a little & twist ! I LOVE IT ! It works wonders every time...
How to Make a Duct Tape Shirt?
Id say make it like you would this jacket but dont cut it open in front ! good luck ! http://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-Duct-Tape-Jacket
Christmas Crafts Using Old Magazines?
small gift card envelopes : open an old gift card envelope to make a pattern & trace how ever many you need onto the magazine page.If you didnt cut exactly along the line you traced simply fold the lines toward the inside.Embelish if you want to with whatever...
Craft Ideas With Zippers?
a LONG time ago - on the cover of Elle a girl had a dress of zippers - one 1/2 was red & the other 1/2 was blue - it was the cutest dress I ever saw -- it was the 70s EVERYthing was sexier than it is now ;)
Cooking Red Beans Azuki From Oriental Trading Co.
i really like the idea of using a lemon slice or lemon juice Joanna.I have never heard this Failing that the beans just may be too old, and you will have better results buying fresher ones.The Japanese grind them up raw and use them to ex foliate their skin...
Cooking Red Beans Azuki From Oriental Trading Co.
judy : i ALSO found Kidney beans when I moved that were in a in a big popcorn tin with the Red Beans Azuki, so that might be my next big challenge ! -- and Cantate :: that sounds VERY interesting! Sweet beans! The only thing that comes to mind that is anything...
Cooking Red Beans Azuki From Oriental Trading Co.
Cantate : I soaked the beans overnight and today started to cook them on the stovetop. I added a little tomato, lemon juice, garlic oil & sugar (several tablespoons) I later switched them into the crockpot and they are cooking on low. By this time tomorrow...
Updating a Lamp
My revamped lamp; I call what I did: rag tied. I got some metal leaf charms from Etsy.com & put one on each corner of the shade & added dollar store vines.
Free Rice Vocabulary Builder Website
this is a GREAT site ! THANKS ! I passed it on inn several directions ! -- I donated a thousand grains of rice so far ! A great way to challenge yourself - have fun - do something worthwhile & actually make a small difference !
Fixing Bad Credit?
i love this company & have ordered from them many many times (but not online) http://www.yvesrocherusa.com/control/main/ they have a lot of really good deals -
Carrot Cake Recipe With Canned Carrots?
christi : thanks for this ! It sounds SO GOOD ! I will try it sometime !
Brown Paper Gift Bags
i love them too ! very neat & cost is basically -0- ! what more could we want ?!
Wondering What To With Extra Cell Phone Minutes?
Donate your old cell phone using our postage paid label and well make a donation that will save rainforest! Its easy and keeps hazardous materials out of our landfills. http://www.redjellyfish.com/cell-phone-donation.html or like several people already mentioned...
Drive With Enough Room for the Car in Front of You
wow thats a good tip ! I should have had that one figured out because that actually happened to one of my cousins ! She was at a light stopped & was hit from behind by a sleep driver & was paralized from the neck down - so that is a VERY WISE tip ! THANKS ! EVERYONE...
Craft Projects You Can Make Out Of Your Christmas Cards
http://www.ringo.com/videos/videos.html?videoId=247287798
Measuring Cup Gift for Christmas
i LOVE this ! what a great teachers gift that would also make ! THANKS !
Handy Uses for Address Labels
i have used them on movies i loan out to friends or family & on magazines that i get at rummage sales so the addy on it belongs to someone else ! I also have moved & the lables were no longer valid but the ones I get from the Paralized vets have the pretty...
Five $5 Gifts
your ideas are great ! There are loads of $1 crafties available so that $5 worth is really a LOT of items that could go a long way when it comes to scrapping I get a newsletter & today I discovered that there are videos in it that inspire me! It shows in one...
Christmas Traditions: Making Ornaments
I dont remember which video it was on this link http://my.bhgscrapbooksetc.com/bettertv/?cid=824514741&lid=1078683787&tid=1328567091?sssdmh=dm17.286962&esrc=sblsdr but the scanner was used to scan kids artwork from school & it was sized down (because fingerpaint...
Upholstery Nails Keep Bending?
i had some that did that when i reupholstered a chair & sorry to say,they came from Kmart. What I think that should have been done at the time is- take them back & show them to them! I wish I had had the time to do that then but I didnt & its a long way across...
Gift Basket Idea for First Apartment
i love it ! Thats a really great idea! those little items we would otherwise think of at the last minute or have to run across town for (as high as gas is) flyswatter/batteries/strike anywhere matches/... end of season close out on candles is a great time for...
Give Consumables To Older Friends or Relatives
thats an excellent idea & probably an even more welcomed gift !
Ideas for Decorating Bedroom in Tool Theme?
heres some i came up with. http://www.enchantedlearning.com/colors/icancolor/tools/ you dont even really need a printer- tape a sheet of typing or copy paper on the screen to hold the paper in place & trace them with a pencil ! Thats how I do sometimes if I...
Using Up Hand Lotions That Are Too Sticky
i would have never ever thought of that ! good idea! THANKS !
Short Hair Cut for a Female?
this was in a eNews letter i subscribe to the other day. Good Luck! 5. I layer my own hair. A hairstylist explained the basic concept to me and I was amazed at how simple it was. I have been cutting and layering my own hair for at least two years now! To layer...
Patterns for Stuffed Animals?
http://www.flickr.com/search/groups/?q=craft+patterns+&m=names <<< flickr is great for that.
Uses for Old Wooden Spindles?
thats a cool site http://www.robomargo.com/projects.html << thanks ! mailing it out to chums !
Craft: Polka-Dot Pens
i LOVE it ! I wonder if you hole punched the stickum part of envelope flaps if they would stay on - that way since your going to coat it with glue anyway...
Cinnamon Air Freshener
I am trying your tip right this VERY minute but I have a smooth surface stove & dashed my cinnamon into some tinfoil - waiting for it to heat ! It should be great ! THANKS !
Cheap or Homemade Anti-aging Products?
here are some health & beauty tips - not sure about anti-aging http://www.rd.com/content/extraordinaryuses/health--beauty-tips/ have you considered an inexpensive jar of petroleum jelly for moisture? Thats a good place to start if you ask me !
Food Ideas For Wedding On a Budget?
here are some Army recipes : http://www.tpub.com/content/food/recipes/ where you will find several different cakes to feed 100 -- from there you can do the math Im sure for your 150 guests. To make short work of finding what you want on this really LONG list...
Vegetable Beef Soup for 60 People?
here is an Army recipe for Veggie soup for 100 : http://www.tpub.com/content/food/recipes/Vegetable_Soup.htm use this clever recipe size converter to size it down! http://www.thatsmyhome.com/recipes/converter.htm
Nest Items to Fit Into Trash Better
google : origami box with lid If you need a visual of this tutorial then click videos at the top. There are some there I just saw them! You will soon have all sorts of stacking storage for small items, little toys, office, bathroom, bedroom vanity, other drawers...
Nest Items to Fit Into Trash Better
I forgot where it was (maybe here @ TF) but one man had his trash so that it all fit inside of a gallon milk jug. He probably had to make a slit somewhere to do that, but good job! Also if you visit YouTube, couple weeks ago I was watching a video by a woman...
Quilting With Foil Snack Bags?
To cut the yarn : wipe out the bag with a paper towel to remove grease & chip crumbs.Start cutting by angeling into the bag until you have cut about 3/4 to 1 wide strip & continue cutting around the bag in a spiral.You dont want to cut the strip too thin or...
Quilting With Foil Snack Bags?
Jantoo : THANKS.I AM very proud of my son who we just got up to KCI this morning to ship to Camp Pendleton. I am now wondering about A)what type of tape & B)what type of tape wont melt in the sun & C)what tape will stick to the foil! So, that leaves me with...
Securing Quilt Used as Area Rug?
how about a quilt rack ? Easily enough done :long wooden towel rack !
Ideas for Using Old Fashion Magazines?
envelopes ? http://www.flickr.com/photos/8163627@N06/ or maybe even BEADS ? http://www.flickr.com/search/?q=paper+beads&m=text they would also be welcomed at a doctor or dentist office - they normally have very little to choose from envelopes ? http://www.flickr...
Use A Steam Juicer
WoW -- I like how you said that at the end -- Over their lifetime, they will be worth thousands, and I dont know anybody who will give me thousands of dollars for my birthday. :-) I also dont know anyone as generous as all that ! T H A N K S
ThriftyFun Through the Years
Im such a big fan of this site & the people who make it such a joy! You might think some soap opera fans are nuts to get to their chair when the show starts - Im about the same way when it comes to this email! I clipped it here : http://clipmarks.com/clipmark...
Make Liquid Non-Dairy Creamer from Powdered
you could decorate the plastic bottle you store it in with decals or stickers even ribbon to go with your dishware so it could go from frige to table in style!
Printable Pattern for Toddler House Shoes?
Not sure how any of these that are listed are but here they are! http://sewing.about.com/library/weekly/aa110698.htm Would you be a doll if any of them work out & post back? And if you get an image to upload of them - that would be great too!
Printable Pattern for Toddler House Shoes?
i just found this - if you dont like the original you can always alter it a little to suit your needs. http://allsorts.typepad.com/allsorts/2007/11/ears-to-your-el.html I think they are sorta cute !
'Soaked In' Stains on Plates?
i would try bleach.Fill the sink with cold water (hot will cause more fumes) & add a cap or 2 of household bleach. Let the dishes soak in it for the evening & before bedtime drain the water & rinse the plates & stand them to dry. Worth a try ! We do that to...
Peach Cobbler for 60?
you will find them here that yield 100 servings : http://www.google.com/custom?hl=en&safe=active&client=pub-8029680191306394&cof=FORID%3A1%3BGL%3A1%3BS%3Ahttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.tpub.com%2F%3BL%3Ahttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.tpub-products.com%2Findex.2.jpg%3BLH%3A50%3BLW%3A700...
Brownies In Cupcake Liners for Shipping Overseas
I wanted to ask what mom22dds asked - where that recipe is because my son told me yesterday they might actually be deployed after they are done at 29 Palms. Speaking of which,he called the 2nd time yesterday to tell me it was RAINING there - so he was all overjoyed...
Creative Ideas for Using a Non-operational Fireplace?
i love the candle idea! or a big bouquet of flowers. http://farm1.static.flickr.com/223/491973569_27cfeb018a.jpg?v=0
Brownies In Cupcake Liners for Shipping Overseas
Toll House modified this : to meet the specs :: http://www.cooksrecipes.com/tips/desert_safe_recipes.html
Sites Similar to Thriftyfun?
RealtorRose I recently found & joined this one: (b)Throwplace.com - The Internets Landfill Alternative Throw new or slightly used items in excellent condition for donation to a ... Use of this Web site constitutes acceptance of the Throwplace Terms of Use, ...(/b...
Forum for Unlimited Online Movies?
heres my collection of all sorts of audio/video including movies : http://groups.msn.com/prairieshadowsechos/topicalauvid.msnw & heres one you might never have seen because i title my posts awkwardly sometimes (i get bored) http://bookyards.blogspot.com/2007...
Removing Smoke Smell from Apartment?
Fill a mister bottle with with vinegar & spritz. May or may not help but it doesnt cost a huge amount to try.
Crafts Using Unmarked Paint Cans?
free printable paint can covers http://www.primdoodles.com/Tutorials4.asp heres 2 more & on the right click the PAINTCANS button & there are 7 http://giftsthatsaywow.blogspot.com/search/label/Free%20Paint%20Can%20Printables I couldnt find them right away but...
Security Tip for Single Woman
make sure your phones answering machine has a male voice.If you cant find a pre recorded message get a male relative or helpful neighbor make you one.
Pullover Made from Blankets
that is SO BEAUTIFUL ! I emailed it to all my chums. Just one question (& I also would like the how-to) What about that (aside from possibly the size) isnt for a woman?
Is 'World Wide Publications' a Scam?
http://www.google.com/search?q=world+wide+publications&btnGNS=Search+snopes.com&oi=navquery_searchbox&sa=X&as_sitesearch=snopes.com
Tips For Getting The Perfect Bridal Gown, Cheap!
found this last night & was amazed : 2008-01-07 Bespoke Without Going Broke! Do you want custom clothes on the cheap? Cant find jeans that fit? Want a perfect suit, fitted shirt or unique prom / wedding dress? Go to craigslist.com and post an ad under creative...
Use a Hot Water Bottle to Comfort Young Puppy
We went thru this years ago with a 1/2 German Shepard 1/2 wolf runt of the litter we got from a farm family. In addition to the hot water bottle we also added a clock that was ticking (to simulate heart beat). And another dog we got that belonged to a neighbor...
Origami Garbage Bin
CindyM56 :: the link is directly below the text at the top of the page - (its blue) Bette :: Im not sure but I probably right clicked on the page & copied the link from the pop-up window where it says properties. keeper60 :: I bought a wooden tool used to make...
