What Should We Put in Hospital Goodie Bags?
Go in the dollar store in the birthday section you can buy party type favours with more than one in a package like crayons, necklaces, activity books, etc. Small stuffed animals are good as well. Good idea I might do the same!
Homemade Baby Products?
Mamas belly butter 1/2 cup cocoa butter 2 tablespoons of wheat germ oil, 2 tsps of sesame seed oil, 2 tsps apricot kernel oil, 2 tsps vitamin e oil, 4 tsps of grated beeswax, 2 tsps of vanilla extract. Put all ingredients in sauce pan except vanilla, warm over...
Christmas Tree Decorating Ideas for a Doctor's Office?
Use the pregnant Barbie under the tree depending on how graphic you want it she can look like she is delivering, or in bed holding her newborn. Hang baby dolls on the tree. For the surgeon glitter wooden letters a cut above the rest with a small saw hanging...
Removing Paint Stain on Sweatshirt?
If it was oil based paint, sponge turpentine on it. Blot with clean rag to prevent paint from spreading. For water based paint scrape off excess wash in hottest water possible.
Potty Training?
It will just eventually happen I have trained seven kids so each one is different. They will just eventually start keep encouraging them. Try to catch them when you know they are starting to have a bowel movement, put them on the potty and praise them! You...
Removing Pet Urine from Area Rug?
If it is small enough hang it on the line and spray with the hose. You can use baking soda and vinegar made into a paste and scrub spot. Febreze works well on pet odours. Main thing is to catch the urine wet and blot the spot dry as you can, then use the top...
Christmas Present Ideas for Boyfriend?
Wrap a picture of him in a nice frame include a card that says the most gorgeous guy I have ever looked at. You can wrap chocolates with a card that says you are just to sweet for words. Make a card and glue a key onto it write you hold the key to my heart...
Bathroom Sink Drains Slowly?
You may have to go into the pipes under sink they should screw off have a bucket to catch water if any and clean out the pipe.Try plunging first block the overfill drain if you have one just put a small dry cloth to plug the hole.
Pet Hair Detangler?
Try getting a little spray bottle. Add about 2 tablespoons of hair conditioner fill with warm water and shake well. Spray your dogs fur and brush it every few days!
Craft Projects to Make with Keys?
Make a card that says you hold the key to my heart, and glue it on the card.
Re-dyeing Hair?
I use to dye my hair all the time if I messed up black dye covers everything! Good luck.
Uses for Old Lipstick?
You can make your own gloss and add the lipstick into it to make a new colour. Use equal parts shortening and Vaseline; put in microwave in a measuring cup add in pieces of the lipstick. Leave in only until melted. You can do this in a double broiler as well...
Charities to Help for Christmas?
I dont know where you live but in Canada we have the Salvation army who would give you a food basket,and gifts for the kids. Even if you could buy them a few dollar store items would help. A game you make and spend time playing with them. Some homemade gifts...
Organizing My Room?
Put your fabric and craft stuff in a box or small plastic container put it under your bed neatly. If you have room in your closets store things in small plastic containers. If you can move the desk out of your room, do that. If not organize everything like...
The Most Glorious Birthday
So true! My kids dont believe in Santa Claus, we celebrate the birth of Jesus!
Planning a 15 Year Old Girl's Birthday Party?
I would rent movies she and her friends would like and have popcorn; movie style snacks, etc. Ask her friends who are invited about ideas! May be start with her favourite dinner, then have the movie, or send them to a theatre. Also you could set up ice cream...
Using Crisco for Dry Skin?
I would not use crisco on your skin it is fatty and can absorb into your blood stream.Try olive oil!
Getting Rid of Mildew or Mold on Window Seals?
Try using lemon juice or white vinegar. Try adding some salt into the mixture with vinegar. Spray on let it sit for 15 min then wipe off! Good luck!
Reusing Empty Parmesan Cheese Containers
This is a good idea for putting homemade powder in. Thanks for the tip.
Remedy for Bad Tasting Water?
Maybe your water is full of iron or sulfur dont drink it. Use bottled water,this can cause high blood pressure, and clogged arteries.
Removing Ink from Leather Car Seat?
Try hair spray, if not try a permanent marker the same colour as your leather go over it with marker.
Puppy Won't Poop on Puppy Pad?
One thing I would not do is train a dog to pee on a pad train him for outside or he will continue this habit for a long time. Take him outside make sure he does his business and praise him. If your set on the pad try to catch him while he is going take him...
Determining the Value of Porcelain Dolls?
Check e-bay or sites on the web for antiques. Google it, hope it helps!
Getting Rid of Skunk Odor in Apartment?
My dog was sprayed once and a neighbor gave me a recipe for the dog.Use 1/2 cup peroxide mixed with 1 litre of water. I dont know if this helps with your problem. Good luck.
Labeling Children's Belongings?
Use permanent marker on things you can. Try having labels made that you can sew inside of their things. You can also make your own labels.
Labeling Children's Belongings?
Use permanent marker on things you can. Try having labels made that you can sew inside of their things.you can also make your own labels.
Healthy School Easter Treat?
Try making popcorn, mixed with smarties, nuts etc. Maybe some dried fruit.
Refilling Couch Cushions?
If you have old pillows and stuff just use the fluff in them to fluff the cushions up.
Removing Oil Stains from Concrete Driveway?
Try using cat litter on it.Then put baking soda and vinegar on it and scrub it.
Removing Mustard Stain on Carpet?
Apply glycerin to the stain let sit for awhile then wipe off clean with vinegar.
Getting Rid of Skunks?
Use a cage to trap him in and then get rid of him, or let him go somewhere else.
Caring for a Baby Rabbit?
Try getting an eye dropper and fill it with baby formula to feed. Keep doing this until he can eat on his own. Keeping him warm as well. Try calling a vet for more advice.
Getting Rid of Mice Naturally?
You can use glue traps and use mineral oil to remove them safely. I dont know about repelling them. You can buy those sound things in the store to repel but I do not know if it works. Good luck!
Calcium Supplement for Dogs
Its perfectly safe to feed your dog egg shells as long as their cooked.I checked with my vetinarian and its a great source of calcium.
Getting Rid of Ants Inside?
When I first moved in I had alot of ants I sprinkled cinnamon in my pantry. I also sprinkled salt and borax all around the house where they might be coming in. I also sprinkled salt on the counters.I did this two years in a row and now I have no ants. Hope...
Black Biting Bugs?
Try spraying for fleas, but it could also be restless leg syndrome. I would also get another doctor who listens to you.
Relief From Hot Flashes
My mom use to stick her head out the window in the night, in the middle of winter! lol She said she felt like rolling in the snow.
My Frugal Life: Hungry Children
This was a great article and its really good of you to raise awareness to let others know of others suffering. Sometimes as we go about our daily business we forget how little others have. I have had to use those places myself and it really makes a difference...
Decorating Office Door with Christmas Movie Theme?
Try using old DVDs of Christmas movies and attach all over your door.
17 Year Old Dog Won't Eat Dog Food?
At seventeen let her eat whatever she can I did that with my 18 year old dog youve brought him or her this far keep it up. Good luck. It hurts losing them but 18 is a great age for your pet.
Shake And Pour Pancakes
Sorry it is a new form its 50 cents for baking powder, 5 cents for salt, and 75 cents for dry milk.Sorry for the misunderstanding. (b)Editors Note:(/b) Recipe fixed :)
Inexpensive Acne Treatment?
Yes, if you have redness try visine eye drops, also crush up aspirin and wet apply to your face leave on 10 min and remove. Use baking soda mixed with water as a paste and apply leave on 10 min and wash off. Also try cleaning your face with rubbing alcohol...
2 Year Old Birthday Party?
Try using your back yard if you have one. If you do not use a park depending on your budget serve hotdogs, and hamburgers.You could also do the party after lunch and feed everyone desert only. Try a cake and cupcakes. Try a potluck lunch. Use dollar store prizes...
Locating the Source of a Foul Smell in House?
Sounds like it could be the sewer, but try dumping baking soda and vinegar in your drains in case its that.
14th Birthday Party Ideas?
Swimming would probably be to cold in October try a movie night theme. Have a friend bring a good movie over. Have popcorn and theatre candy, drinks etc. You can buy stuff at the dollar store like popcorn boxes and candy, if you can set up a spot in your house...
Secret Candy Stash
Thanks for the idea I cant find good hiding spots from kids coffee can bright idea!
16th Birthday Party Ideas?
Have a spa day using cheap stuff you already have do pedicures facials and face masks. Have sandwiches and some snacks. Then do each others make up. You could also do a craft for Christmas. Like jar snow globes you only need a few supplies.
Putting a Photo on Concrete?
Here is a link to all kinds of tips and tricks about using resin http://www.tripier.com/how-to-coat-your-art-with-resin/
Value of a Reel Mower?
There worth about fifty bucks no one uses them much anymore.I see lots at yard sales.
Pomeranian's Hair Not Growing Back After Shaving?
Try sulfer and lard on the spot where the hair is not growing,this works for mange.
Removing Bleach Smell from Room?
The only thing you can do is clean all the bleach up fast.Open the windows and close the room until it is gone. I have done the same with bleach too.
Dog Played with a Dog That Had Parvo?
I had two dogs with parvo one died the other did not.Watch for signs and symptoms so you can get treatment asap.Good luck.
Daycare Slogan Ideas?
We care about your child as we would our own,we offer a nurturing caring loving environment for your child to learn.
