Ideas for a Handheld Portable Database Device?Let me start with an explanation of what I do. I go to various places (pawn shops, Goodwill stores,clearance stores, etc.) and purchase used CDs and DVDs to resell. It is basically a side job for extra cash and something I enjoy doing.
Cleaning a Plastic Cutting Board?My mother has a cutting board. It is made of a type of white hard plastic. Over the years knives have cut into the surface and now those areas have darkened. My mother believes this is mold and has tried cleaning the board with bleach to no avail.
Planning a Trip to Six Flags St. Louis?Next week I am taking my kids (ages 16, 13, and 11) to Six Flags St. Louis. Can anyone share anything they found in Six Flags that was an unexpected treat? What about in the area around Six Flags, like in St. Louis or between there and Springfield or Peoria, IL?
RCA Satellite Receiver and Remote Control Will Not Communicate?We have an RCA satellite receiver model DRD420RE with an RCA CRK76SG3 remote. Yesterday the two had a fight and won't talk to each other unless you have them face to face within 3 inches of each other.
Earning Money Online?I saw the "Auctions for Income" infomercial the other night. It looked interesting, but I am always skeptical about infomercials. I did a quick search via Google and the majority of the sites that popped up on the first page of results basically yelled "SCAM!" in just as many words.
Ideas for a Wedding Gift?I have an older friend who is getting married to a lady at my church on December 31. I would like ideas for a gift to give them. They both have houses with everything they need.
Gag Gift Ideas for Church Christmas Party?My church is having a Christmas party and this year we are to bring gag gifts. I need some suggestions of either things to buy or things to make. Be creative, but keep it clean (it is a church party after all).
Verizon Compatible Cell Phone That Plays MP3s?I have a question for the masses of Thrifty Fun members concerning cell phones. I am looking for a cell phone that has "no" bells and whistles other than MP3 player support. It needs to work on the Verizon network. Those are the only two features I am looking for.
Shopping for Small Plastic "Bulbs" for Ceramic...My mother has a ceramic Christmas tree that my grandmother made many years ago. She has lost some of the light "bulbs" They are not really bulbs they are just plastic that light up through the hole they sit in and the 25 watt bulb in the base.
Making Static Clings Stick Again?I bought some static decorations, the type that are supposed to stick to just about any glass surface and then peel off when you're done with them. Well, my two Santa stick-ons don't stick. Anyone know something I can do to make some staticy or something so that I can hang them?
White Barbeque Sauce Recipe?When I lived in VA the Jaycees and the Kiwanis club used to barbeque chicken and sell it in front of a couple different grocery stores. The way they cooked it was with a white barbeque sauce. It wasn't as messy, but was really tasty.
Magazine Subscription Ideas for 10 Year Old?I would like some recommendations on a magazine subscription for my soon to be 10 year old daughter. I was looking at what used to be National Geographic World (I think it's National Geographic Kid now)....
Plants That Repel Flies?I visit my neighbor just about every day and in the past week his place has been adorned with flies. There are hundreds of them, on his porch, his car, his lawn furniture, you name it they are there. Is there a bush or flower that has an aroma that repels flies?
Feeding Baltimore Orioles?I was looking in a catalog today and with the hummingbird supplies it had an oriole feeder that held a jelly/jam jar. There was also a feeder very similar to a hummingbird feeder and a solution for nectar for orioles right beside the nectar solution for hummers.
Preparing for My First Trip Out of the Country?In April I am taking my first trip out of the country. I have my passport from a couple years ago and verified it was still good for several more. I bought my tickets to and from today. I acquired traveler's insurance. Okay what am I forgetting, over looking, or should consider?
Caring for a Convertible Top?My dad has a Chrysler with a convertible top. It isn't real dirty but the top hasn't been lowered in a very long time. He is concerned that lowering the top might make it break/rip up.
Hunting the Renowned Midwestern Stromboli Sub Sandwich?I am about to make a trip from Tennessee to Lexington KY, over to Louisville, up to Indianapolis, IN, across to Peoria and ending in Galesburg. Is anyone familiar with restaurants along the way that sell the Stromboli sub?
Dog Keeps Eating Grass?My brother has a dog that eats grass all the time. My thought is it is trying to get some kind of nutrient that is not in it's diet. Does anyone have any input on this?
Mixed Vegetable Recipes?Does anyone have recipes that involve mixed vegetables? Let me explain. It dawned on me this evening that, although I hate vegetables, I like stew and a potato dish my mom makes (with carrots, mushrooms, onions, and green peppers) and a casserole dish she makes (broccoli, cheese, and rice).
Ideas for Christmas Party Activities?Today I was asked to take over the responsibility to have games for the church Christmas party. I need help coming up with 3 or 4 games for a group of 30 to 40 people from teens to elderly.
