Use Bandannas Instead of Washcloths
When my son was younger, I liked using bandanas instead of washcloths. When we were traveling, I could always clean up his messes, washout the handkerchief and set it out to dry on the dashboard of the car. It would be dry in under an hour.
Ham and Broccoli Pockets
These look great, I wil have to figure out a way to make them without cheese. You would probably need some sort of sauce so they wouldnt be dry.
Christmas Card Help?
Naughty or Nice? In our family its a little bit of both. Laughing all the Way Ho Ho Ho
Choosing Curtains?
Green will give you a more holiday feel and is a bit dark for my taste. But, if you like a rich cozy type of atmosphere, this might be the color for you. I tend to like white as an accent to red. It helps brighten up a room that has dark accent walls. A sandy...
Repair Shop for Singer Sewing Machine in Toronto?
I have never actually brought my broken sewing machine in to get fixed, so I am not sure how much it will cost. I did find this place and saw it was in Toronto. http://mcbridesewingmachinerepair.ca/
Keeping Feet Soft and Callous Free?
Ive never heard of using a sponge, but I know once my feet are callous free I can keep them that way by slathering them with lotion and then wearing socks to bed.
Making a Gender Reveal Cake
It was so sweet of him to want to make that cake for us. Here is a photo of our little family.
Biddeford Electric Blanket Power Cord?
They sell controllers on their website: https://www.biddefordblankets.com/collections/all
Repurposing an Old Cassette Tape Holder?
If there is anyway to remove the dividers, you could drill holes into them and hang earrings from it. If you cant remove them the you could attach it to the wall then hang necklaces from it.
Homemade Ricotta Cheese
Thanks for sharing, how fun and interesting! I love knowing how to make things that I would usually buy at the store.
Cook Right In Cans
Great idea for when youre in a bind but I would worry about using this cooking method all the time since cans have a film of BPA resins covering the inside. Studies have found that BPA exposure may cause multiple health problems, including reproductive disorders...
Making a Polar Bear from Household Rubbish?
One way you could do it is cut out the shape of a polar bear from cardboard then glue on the rubbish? This would be an easy way to keep the shape of the polar bear and the cardboard would hopefully be sturdy enough. I hope this helps. Good luck, sounds like...
Setting Fabric Dye?
Ive heard that soaking it in cold water and salt works. Also Ive heard the same for 1 cup of vinegar in cold water. But these methods may not work on cottons. Rit sells a dye fixative. Maybe try the salt or vinegar, if the fabric still bleeds look into getting...
Using an Oil Treatment on Permed Hair?
I did a quick search online and it looks like you would only want to use a hot oil treatment if you wanted to relax your perm or reverse it. Here is some good feedback on Thriftyfun for another member that had a similar problem: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf12039792...
8th Grade Graduation Party Ideas?
Some yard games could be fun, like croquet, volley ball. Water balloon fights can be fun at any age. I wouldnt worry too much about it. As long as you have good food and beverages, music and good company. I am sure everyone will have a good time.
Dealing with An abusive Husband?
Here is the number for the National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233. Maybe you could call them and they can help you figure out how to get out. It sounds like you know what you need to do. Yes it will be hard, but like you said before you were happier...
Cornstarch, Vinegar and Water for Window Cleaning
I am curious to know how the cornstarch helps? I have used vinegar and newspaper before but never tried cornstarch. Does it work on grit?
Finish Your ATM Transaction
My friends who were visiting from Japan just had $600 dollars stolen from them in San Francisco. They said there were a couple of guys working the scam. Basically, a guy watched them punch in their pin and when they walked away and it was asking if they wanted...
Yogurt Flapjacks
I feel the same way about pancakes. I will have to try them. I have been making pancakes for my 1 year old son lately, these seem to have a nice healthy twist. Thanks for sharing.
Small Coin Envelopes to Use for Rice at Wedding?
Actually, it is a myth that rice hurts birds: https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/against-the-grain/
Ants Climbing Up Posts Into the House?
Im not sure how well if will keep up in the rain but I have heard that a chalk line will deter the ants. Draw a chalk line around each post and see if that stops them.
Using Craigs List?
On the homepage of craigslist for your city there is a post to classifieds button on the upper right just under the Craigslist header. Also when you are in the section for where you want to post, i.e.: For Sale: household, there will be a Post button in the...
Keeping Cat from Climbing My Screens?
There is a screen replacement you can buy that wont get ruined if your cat scratches it. I found it here on Amazon, they also sell it at home improvement stores, like Lowes or Home Depot. http://www.amazon.com/New-York-Wire-70587-Screening/dp/B000CSGFAY/ref...?tag=thriftyfun0b-20
Coffee Can Baked Chicken
This sounds like a good recipe but I worry about the use of the can. Most cans have a film of BPA resins covering the inside. Studies have found that BPA exposure may cause multiple health problems, including reproductive disorders, diabetes and cardiovascular...
How to Remove Tar from Skin
Haha! I bet that wasnt fun for you but your boys sure do look like they had a good time. :) What a cute picture.
When Can Babies Sit Up Alone?
I agree with moseley3, ask your doctor. All babies develop at their own pace but your doctor will know if there is any cause for concern. I know my son started to do an army crawl around 8 months but at this time I think I was still worried about him falling...
11th Birthday Party Ideas?
I think a spa party sounds lovely. She should ask her best friend if she would attend her party even if it was spa themed. Maybe play some games first and then to spa after?
Sharpen Razors with Denim
I dont understand what you mean by Then do it 20 times in the other direction. Can you explain. Thanks.
Substituting Evaporated Milk for Whole Milk?
If you want a creamier taste, you can use an equal amount of evaporated milk but it you want it the same as whole milk dilute 1:1, so 1/4 cup evaporated milk and 1/4 cup water.
Planting Cantaloupe?
You can start seeds indoors in March and transplant them around May or when the weather is warm with no chance of frost at night. You can sow them straight in the garden but many people have better luck when pre-sprouting them indoors.
Extend the Life of Child's Water Bottle
I am curious to know how this holds up through washings? Does the tape start to peel or look bad?
Easter Basket Improved
Thanks for sharing this great idea. I was just brainstorming ideas on how I could make Easter healthier for my 2 year old.
Ideas for Girly- Girl 14th Birthday In September?
When I was younger, there was late night rock-n-bowl and lock-ins at the roller rink. Maybe your town has something like this that your parents would be okay with?
Moving With Elderly Cats?
Hi Lisa, Here is some feedback we got on Facebook, I hope it helps: Ellen- Put them in a carrier with food and water or let them sleep in the back seat if theyll do it. August 20 at 12:00am · Like Susie - Pay a visit to your Vet. Ask him/her for advice & if...
Take Your Garden With You
Thanks for sharing. I have been wanting to get a container garden started for myself. This has inspired me to get working on it.
Planning a Wedding and Reception on $3000 or Less?
Tissue paper flowers are super easy to make and inexpensive. Make big ones and hang them from the ceiling.
Mama Sue's Sausage Stew
Hi, yes, thank you for pointing that out. You can put a 1-2 cups of water or broth depending on how much broth you like. My mom always made it with very little liquid but I have been adding more and more to this recipe as that is what my husband prefers. I...
Smoke Detector Won't Stop Beeping?
As I understand it, hardwired smoke detectors also have a back up battery. If you havent already, try and remove the battery. I hope this helps.
Homemade Flour Tortillas
April - Even though there is no yeast, the dough needs time to rest so that the gluten forms.
House Training an Abused Dog?
Here is a comment from Sheril on Facebook - When do they go? After eating or before meals. At that time you decided on before they go in the house take them for a walk and say go pee, then praise them when they go outside. They will associate pee with praise...
17th Birthday Ideas?
Have a dance party! If you have room in your house, push the furniture off to the side and get your groove on. Make a theme, 70s Disco, 80s, zombies. Tell people to dress up. You could decorate with black lights (you can get the light bulb variety for fairly...
Coffee Flan
nolanfinb- Yes, thanks for pointing this out. When I made this recipe, I also made regular flan in muffin tins. In order to get the flan out of the muffin tins I had to dump them all into a casserole and then plate them. In this case all of the sauce was in...
Garlic Cauliflower
I didnt see this until now. What a bummer, I am sorry you didnt like it. I am going to change the recipe because bulbs of garlic can vary greatly in size and flavor. Thanks for the feedback.
Temporarily Cover Car Windows with Shrink...
Very cool. Im glad to hear it worked. Thanks for sharing a great tip.
Dealing With a Drug Addicted Abusive Husband?
Please call this hotline, 1-800-799-SAFE. This is the number for the National Domestic Violence hotline, someone there can talk to you about your choices.
Citrus Peel Earrings
I love this idea. I like the metallic nail polish, I assumed they were metal at first glance.
Smoke Detector Keeps Beeping?
Yes, sometimes this is a feature telling you that the batteries are almost dead. Try replacing them and it should stop.
In Memory of Chucky (Bull Mastiff/Pit Bull...
Sorry for you loss and thanks for sharing your story. Its such a sad story.
Homemade Cinnamon Rolls in One Hour
This is just the recipe I was looking for. I keep meaning to try and make cinnamon rolls but cant get over the time commitment. Thanks for sharing.
March of the Sugar Ants
I fill a spray bottle up with 1/2 vinegar and 1/2 water and a few drops of dish soap and spray this on ants I find indoors. It kills them fairly quickly, I prefer this to something like Raid. That said, If you have an ant colony, this will not fix the problem...
Spray Nozzle for Dish Soap Container
Ooh! Nice idea. I havent heard this tip yet. Thanks for sharing.
Removing Labels from Jars?
If you cant peel the sticker off, soak it in hot water and dish soap. If there is still a sticky residue left over, I use lemon essential oil. It removes sticky residue like magic. Just put a little on a cotton ball and rub over the sticky residue and it will...
Smoke Detector Won't Stop Chirping?
The batteries are probably low. If you dont have a new battery, just remove the old one to stop the chirping now. Then get a new battery as soon as possible, as you dont want to forget to replace it.
Keep Your Eggplants Growing Longer
Thanks for your tips. I live in Vietnam and I am guessing the weather is quite similar to Tahiti. I have just started a container garden as we do not have any land to grow on. Maybe I can grow eggplants in a deep container?
Growing Tomato Slices
Thanks for this tip! Its so easy and obvious if you think about it, but I didnt. :)
What Is This Houseplant?
It looks like a Zamioculcas zamiifolia better known as a ZZ Plant. It is simple to take care of. Dont water it too much and let the soild dry out between waterings.
Abby's Lumpia
I hope you like it. You can always change up some of the ingredients. I would say the staples would be the onion, garlic, and something with a little crunch.
Three Layer Jello Recipe?
I found a recipe online. All you need to do is, Pour 1 1/2 cups boiling water in with the 3oz box of Jell-O. Stir Jello-O until disolved. Stir in frozen Coolwhip (3/4 of a 8oz container) a spoonful at a time until well combine. Then pour them into glasses and...
