Halloween Party Refreshments?
Add green (food coloring) tinted water into a plastic glove and tie shut. Freeze. cut it off and float it in the punch bowl.. Or add grapes or olives to an ice cube tray with water and freeze to add to drinks...... Boo!
Ideas for an Easter Scavanger Hunt?
Along with candy filled eggs, my daughters boyfriend suggested Grandma Eggs- Eggs with Grandmas words of wisdom- like- Eat your vegatables, Dont forget to brush and floss, etc. You can even personalize them by ASKING Grandma, pa or whoever for their own personal...
Selling Trees I Want to Remove from My Yard?
Can I mention TO BE AWARE of scams from individuals stopping by to offer money to cut trees, do yard work, pave driveways, etc. My parents were lured into a conversation about cutting down their trees while someone snuck into their home and robbed them. This...
Easter Basket Ideas
I am sure this isnt new to most of you clever friends out there but I ALWAYS include a new, cute (even fancy if it gets them to BRUSH longer!!)toothbrush and perhaps even a flavored toothpaste/flavored floos in the kids easter baskets! When they got older I...
Chicken Roll Ups
I am confused toward the end of this recipe starting with spread points under. You must mean to open rolls (then fold roll points under) AND ADD mixture, then roll in crumbs? It sounds good.Thanks, AHA
Making Clarified Butter in the Microwave?
I am not sure if it is possible to make ghee in the microwave since you need to boil out all the water from it on the stove. Not positive that is doable in a microwave...sorry.
Broiled Cherry Tomatoes
Wow! This is just in time for me! We have bowls and bowls of these delicious little things here and I am running it of ideas how to serve them! You have my vote!
Craft Ideas for Lung Cancer Awareness?
Your decoupage plaque sounds like a great idea for fundraising..selling them as holiday wall/door decorations! Thanks! I am also looking for some large project to invite the community to help me make...like covering a large sculpture form with the stickers...
Recipe for Seitan?
Thanks! Is Vital Wheat gluten different from Vital Wheat Gluten flour? I think I need to rinse it much longer as flour. It really tastes just like various meats! Even the texture is correct! What a great meat substitute!
Pumpkin Angel Food Cake
Sounds great and is a nice treat for everyone who needs to eat low fat! Wonder what icing might be nice with this? A dollop of yogurt mixed with alittle whipped cream perhaps!
Song Birds Stopped Using Feeder?
When birds are in their season, they usually prefer live bugs to seeds, which is absolutely normal. They are probably also into their reproducing mode, so high quality protein (bugs) are needed to feed young as well. So alls right with your feeder. Wait until...
Packaging Ideas for Cookie Exchange?
How about printing a sheet of music and putting 3 or 4 round cookies into the center, front to back (like Ritz crackers are stacked in tube form) and rolling them up in the sheet, twisting the ends closed. You May or may not choose to tie the twisted ends with...
Living Without Modern Amenities
Brings back memories of our old farmhouse that we bought over 28 years ago. It was built in 1806 and only had one woodstove to heat it entirely. Still heat it with only a woodstove. Wed spend weekends repairing it but preserving its simple style (not even a...
Creating a Mock Float for Trunk or Treat?
How about dressing like a zombie or skeleton (even just wear total black and paint your face) and make the trunk hood (or above it between he hood and the back window to look like a gravestone with whatever youd like it to say. Ask Stores for a flat type box...
Ideas for Halloween Masquerade Party?
Good for you! Sounds like fun! I would get dry ice and have the bar set up with it looking like a Mad Doctors lab with all sorts of colored bottles, etc. I would print out a beverage menu on the computer with cool names for regular drinks (Vampires Blood, Love...
Christmas Card: The Strom's of Norway
Absolutely adorable and clever! Wish my kids were still young enough to do this.
Ten Things to Do Instead of Black Friday
You sound like me! I have a few traditions I rotate each year. We collect ground pine and pinecones and make wreaths for our families, elderly neighbors or family grave sites with our adult children. Last year my daughter and I created hand stamped Christmas...
Making Vietnamese Iced Coffee
Fascinating! I love trying new ideas and seeing other cultures food and drink! Looks good too! Now Ill definitely have to try this! Youve got my vote! Thanks for sharing!
Crockpot Cabbage and Meatballs
Made this last night! Really good! I used brown rice (not instant) and just ran the crockpot on high for 4 hours. Delish! This one goes into my recipe box! Much easier than making cabbage rolls but the same great taste!
Carving Wood Caricatures?
Both great ideas plus I would also check online for any wood carver clubs! They are all over the country and the folks I met were so very nice and helpful! They even offer free programs (using their supplies) to show folks their hobby!
Making Non-Slip Hangers
Good idea! Do the same to the top part of the hanger as well for those short sleeved shirts, dresses.
My Frugal Life: What You Throw Out!
The waste from produce was more of an example for readers. Reports show that produce are some of the most wasted items in our country..but also when my children left home I did have to learn to change my shopping practices. As far as juicing goes, I did not...
My Frugal Life: What You Throw Out!
The waste from produce was more of an example for readers.... Reports show that produce are some of the most wasted items in our country..but also when my children left home I did have to learn to change my shopping practices.. As far as juicing goes...I did...
Log Bird Feeder
Many times I make my own version of suet: shortening, peant butter, seeds, nuts, dried fruit, oatmeal,etc. Then I hand mix it and roll them into logs of various thicknesses to fit into different sized holes we made. I freeze them until ready to use, then just...
Fuzzy Wuzzy (Domestic Longhair)
Hahaa. You are are probably right about naming her Mischief but we named her when she was just a little fur ball (see attached photo).
Morning Oats Mix
Great idea! I think I will mix this up and put in all back into my regular barrel oat meal container with printed instructions on it! Thanks!
My Frugal Life: Good to the Last Drop
I have always done these great tips and it may inspire others who now rinse out bottles for recycling anyway to rethink what they are dumping out! Good reminders!
Creating a Leaf Collection
Great way to encourage kids to care about science and enjoy nature! Thanks for sharing your collection!
Jub Jub (Cat)
Sorry I never saw this comment on JubJub until today. Yes, I guess what they say about us all having twins somewhere rings true for our furry friends as well! I hope yours is well!
Tool for Inserting Needle Into Sewing...
Good to know this is out there! Now all I need is someone with good eyes to THREAD the needle! :)
Tinker (Ferret) and Peanut (Cat)
Word of warning... I have both a ferret and 2 cats and once the ferret (who knows no fear of animals) got too close to the cat (who is not agressive) took a swing at him, piercing his little eye. He is now blind.
Playing Games with Peanut (Cat)
Good for you! Providing stimulation keeps cats young and alret longer! Peanut is a real cutie!
My Son's Beer Can Collection
Really cute post of a unique hobby with your son! Very cute and interesting! I had a few Billy Beer can for years just to tease my husband Bill. I hope you get the chance to display them somewhere during this anniversary year! Perhaps a library or historic...
Add Oatmeal to Hamburger Sliders
I am assuming it is raw oatmeal? I heard some folks add cooked oatmeal ... wonder if it makes it more moist? I normally pre-wrap hamburgers pretty much like youi described. You can pre-wrap meatloaf as well! Thanks for the tip. Making hamburgers tonight so...
Home Flea Treatments
I hear you and that is why I was looking as well but I was told this info. They dont even recommend the brewers yeast. So bottom line is not to waste your money and chance your pets health with home remedies that dont work. (this is my Fuzzy...doing yoga...;)
3 Bean Pasta Salad
Yum! sounds like a good way to get healthier BEANS into us too! Going to try it along with the Artichoke/Spinach Crock pot Chicken recipe posted earlier!
Use Leftover Candle Wax for Firestarters
Melting candles in a tin can thats in a pan of water is also the way to melt wax to add to mold candles or even on top of jelly preserves! :D
Decorating Houseplants With Toys
All good ideas! I also add any small broken or whole tiny mirrors flat on the soil and cover the edges or the mirror with soil so you dont see it. Then I think it looks like a little pond by the plant! :D
Ferrets: What Kind of Pets Do They Make?
Your ferret looks like one we had for over 12 years-Scooty (or Scooter Pie as I called him.) he just passed away this year and I still miss him. He and his little sister Rascal have been on this site numerous times. Ferrets are adorable, smart and lovable. They...
Freeze Part Full Water Bottles
I wouldnt want ANYONE to get sick so I am correcting this by saying to USE METAL CUPS to freeze your water!!!! There is supposedly some type of plastic cups that do not transfer into the water as well. I dont know the name of the product but thanks to all of...
Healthy Snacks for Losing Weight
Absolutely true! I am NOT advocating taking numerous vitamins nor Tums. I just have trouble even taking the daily suggested vitamin or calcium tablet but have learned that when I want to eat a bad for me snack that if I take something I should be taking (vitamin...
Banana Yogurt Cream Pie
Hi! My daughter loves banana cream pie. I wonder if this has a yogurt tangy taste to it though? Id like to try it~ thanks!
Tagline for a Family Day Care?
Heres a few: Support for your Loved Ones. Partners in Caring for your loved ones. We are the wind beneath your wings. Good Luck in finding a tagline!
Name for a Business Dealing with Families and Seniors?
Full Circle: meaning that the family has come full circle from parents caring for kids to kids now caring for parents. I would use two arms that look like they are huggiing another person.
Preparing for Holiday Visitors
Excellent and thoughtful things to do to show your love and appreciation of your guests choosing to visit you! Thanks April! Well be there on Monday...heheheh. ; )
Plant Shine Substitute
Doesnt this seal the pores of the plant? I know I tried lightly coating my leaves with oil and it almost died.
Italian Wedding Soup
Its been snowing and cold here all week so I decided to make this soup. I used 12 chicken boullion cubes and 12 cups water in a crockpot and a large can of turnip greens since I was too lazy to leave the house to buy escarole and it turned out great! I even...
Avocado Pits in Egg Crates
Hahaha... I cant bear to throw away those beautiful pits either so I have avocados in various stages of growth all around MY house as well! I would still cut an X in the bottom portion of them since they are sooo tough! Good Luck with yours! :D
Cedar Shavings as Kitty Litter Alternative
I tried this but it was more expensive and much messier! Is yours an Indoor or a In and Out kitty? If In and Out, you might want to consider this idea. I bought a bag of Playsand and made one little spot on our very large property for my kitty to use, rather...
Lady Bug Strawberries
Cute~ Id use dark chocolate. Healthier and might make a higher contrast even! :D
Old House Has a Bad Smell?
I dont have an easy answer to the smell but I can explain some of it I bet. Our house is over 100 years old and so I learned a few things about old homes. For one thing, they would use unique insulation in the walls (anything from horse hair to corn cobs to...
Summer Shark Fruit Bowl
Yes, this was a summer picnic event I attended and I made it for my 3 nephews to enjoy! :D
Reunion Gag Gift Ideas?
Remember these are just jokes! Longest married- ear plugs Longest dating-sparklers Newlyweds-blinders Closest to childhood home-local newspaper or subscription to it Couple with oldest child-Do it yourself Will or Living Will form (they sell them cheaply in...
Save Over 15 Days of Time
Not only Facebook. I find that just checking my emails can eat up an entire morning! I actually bought a tablet so I could quickly check my email in the morning but I am not savvy enough to jump around it all day! hahaha... so I move on! If there is something...
Muffin Tin Quiches
Since I usually bring quiche to get togethers (since my adult children are vegetarians) this is a nice alternative! I bet you can even freeze them for multiple meals...My only complaint is that the video changes too quickly to read/write down ingredients and...
Diluting Laundry Detergent
You may also dilute powdered laundry detergent with baking soda and it helps freshen your clothes! :D
Chihuly Glass Art at the Denver Botanic Gardens
Looks like a real treat! Denver, Co is on my bucket list and I will be sure to remember this! Thanks for sharing! :Dee
Make Extracts Cheaply
Yes, I had been buying expensive extracts all my life! Not anymore! I have been using the extracts I prepared when I wrote this article and they are great! Aromatic and I know they are fresh spices and leaves from my garden.
Buy Meat in Bulk and Divide
Just make sure you cut it all the way through and leave a little space in-between the cuts! :)
15th Birthday Ideas?
How about a Scavenger Hunt? Hide multiples of inexpensive (go to a party store or $1 store for ideas) different items, make different lists of the various items and your friends have to search (if you have a yard or at a park) for the items? Its active and...
Egg Shell Uses
Sorry about your dogs! Make sure you rinse them, perhaps with vinegar to deter them. I have cats and actually add the shells to my little flower garden to DETER them from using the soil as a litter box.
Nightmare Before Christmas Yarn Wreath
Yes, I just saw this on another site. Pinterest, I believe. It is cute!
Cat Peeing on Beds?
Can you leave their door closed or keep her out of it at least? Can you place A second litter box where she is going? Can you add citrus scent or vinegar scented clothes or scents... cats seem to dislike them both! Can you leave stuff ON the bed so it doesnt...
Name for a Daycare Center?
How about Loving Arms Daycare since folks trust you with their most precious people?
George Foreman Replacement Drip Tray?
I ended up just using the styrofoam trays that come under meat or grocery purchases..free!
Veggie Pie from the Farm
Sorry folks. You are all correct. It Isnt totally vegan, just vegetarian regarding no meat. When I said butter mixture I meant with the veggie mixture and finally I typed cook instead of cool, which I meant. Must be the gremlins in my head for Halloween. Thanks...
17th Birthday Ideas?
Tough one since many families will want to be together that day. What about using the spirit of thanksgiving and asking friends to join you either by working at a soup kitchen or by making and bringing a dozen cupcakes each to one? Other ideas still in the...
Cleaning a Dry Clean Only Down Coat?
They sell dry clean kits in the grocery store. They include their special cleaning solvent and a bag to place the item in. Much cheaper then buying another coat if washing ruins it.
Save on Halloween Candy
I just stopped into my grocery store and found baskets of Halloween candy on sale. Just freeze them up for next Halloween.
Give 'em C-A-S-H
IF cash seems too cold give a gift card to their favorite grocery/chain store or even those debit cash cards that are available. Set in a fruit/food basket, they look warm and loving and add more useful foods to the recipients home too.
Garlic Cauliflower
Sorry but this recipe missed its mark by including one bulb of garlic....it was so overpowering that it made us sick. I had to rinse and soak the cauliflower to try to use it again in some future recipe..perhaps soup. Unless I am interpreting the bulb to mean...
Eat Healthy and Save Money Too
I have been trying to reduce our meat intake for the last few years. As far as the sprouting seeds, its the teeny tiny multicolored seeds pictured with the totally white cap. Quinoa (pronounced key-wa) is the little magician. They sprouted in my slow cooker...
Verbally and Physically Abusive Husband?
You MUST leave for you and your childs sake! The sooner the better. There must be domestic violence centers wherever you are. Then get counseling and dont look for someone else to fill your needs. You need to love yourself enough first so you never allow yourself...
Keep Chore List for Helpers
Sorry for your loss but its so good to see your love and support and your appreciation of your blessings. You are an inspiration.
Save Money with Digital Books
As a former library director and an avid book nut I agree. Books (in any form) are a window to the world and free ebooks are offered at most libraries... use them and expand your mind!
In/Out Sign for Cat
It can even work for people! My husband is here one minute, then off to some project the next! ;-)
In/Out Sign for Cat
Haha...I hear ya yomama! Yes, night time was my biggest concern for my younger cat. Her mom was a pregnant stray we kept and she likes to stay as close to me, inside, as possible!
Do Simple Repairs Yourself
I hear you Betty! I am in my sixtys and am feeling some restrictions as well, particularly in balance. You are wise enough to know what projects Not to do! My daughters roof needs repair and regrettably, even though I am capable (and actually climbed ladders...
Glam up Gray Hair
Thank you for the kind words. I have been on a personal quest to embrace grey/white hair with benefits :-)
Display Jewelry Pins in Frames
Thanks for the comment about the idea! Made me happy to see my favorite pins displayed too!
Dyeing Hair Grey?
If I am reading and understanding your post correctly, you want to dye your hair grey not dye your grey hair another color? If you want to dye your existing color to grey, that is not actually possible with todays hair products. The hairdressers have a temporary...
Car Frostbite Prevention Kit
Absolutely, if you are stranded alone on a lone road. This hint was for a pile up situation where one is confined to the vehicle for safetys sake. Naturally we do carry all these things mentioned in our trunk. Thanks
Spice Up Your Office Space
You could use masculine paper with fish, woodland scenes, favorite sports teams, even some graphics from his profession! Heck, one can even print some favorite family photos onto copy paper! Hell love it!:-)
Thai Ginger Chicken
Was good but the amount of ginger ended up being way too hot for us. Had to pluck out most of the pieces.
