Using Half Of Products
I agree. I started saving my empty shampoo, conditioner, body wash containers when I saw how thick these products were. I buy a new one and pour half in the empty container and fill both the rest of the way with water. It really works better and I save $$.
Consider a Pet Rescue
I have the sweetest, most gentle, loving, loyal German Shepherd on earth. We adopted him from a GS rescue. He was 7 at the time and no one wanted an old dog. Best decision we ever made. We have had many dogs but this one has been the best. He loves everyone...
Remembering Birthdays
Heres one additional step my Mom taught me. After you fill your new calendar, make a list in the date order of birthdays, Jan. - Dec. Example: Jan 4 - Mary, Jan. 29 - Bob, etc. Go to the Dollar store with your list. Buy all the birthday cards for the year. When...
Zapping Sponges
Good Morning American ran a clip on sterilizing sponges in the dishwasher and in the microwave and said that neither method destroyed all the germs. If you Google it, you will find the clip. The way to do it is in a bowl put 2 tbsp bleach to 2 quarts of water...
Doggy Odor Cleanup
I have never heard of no rinse body wash. What is the name of it and where do I buy it? My dog has seborreah, a terrible dry, scaly, itchy, smelly skin condition, so any suggestions are welcome.
Crochet With Old T-Shirts
I am really impressed! Your rug is just beautiful. Wouldnt it be great to make one for a wall hanging?
Keeping Bed Dust Ruffles (Bed Skirts) in Place
Heres an added tip. My bed is high. It is set up on risers. Dust ruffles never reach the floor and you could see under the bed where I hide the space bags filled with blankets, extra pillows, etc. I saved the dust ruffle from my last comforter set and cut off...
Splurge and Save on Shoes
My pediatrician always said to buy good everyday shoes for the children but it was ok to buy the less expensive party shoes because they only wore them for a few hours.
Healthy Living Tips To Keep Weight Off
I agree with all you said except for the popcorn. It seems to give me stomach pouch. The only dairy I do eat is a cup of plain, 0 fat Greek yogurt every day. 100 calories and 24 grams of protein. YES, you read that right. 24 grams of protein for 100 calories...
Make a "What To Do" List for Idle Moments
One more for you Sandi....fold laundry. I hate doing it but folding while I watch tv and putting away during commercials helps.
Free Organizer Bins From Recycled Containers
What do you do with all of these recycled items? What do you use them for?
Thrifty Food Tips For 1-2 People
I noticed you said you freeze peppers. I have tried slicing peppers and onions and freezing in a small plastic bag but when I go to use them, they are mushy. What am I doing wrong?
Use Vacuum To Clean Vacuum Filter
I have the same vacuum and yes, it is hard to clean. My bin is plastic so I cant bang it up against the house. It would crack. Your idea sounds great but I only have one vacuum. I did buy a baby bottle brush at the dollar store and have been using that. Not...
Create A Coupon Book For Shopping
Have you noticed that more and more coupons in the Sunday newspaper are for snack food or make it quick food? Less and less coupons for real food. On top of that there are fewer and fewer coupons. Our local market chain has an ap for you to download then swipe...
Put Ice in Dogs Water in Summer
Please read below. This is from vetinfo.com Ice Water Or Snow Ice water or snow are not suitable types of water for dogs. Water for dogs can be slightly cool in the summer and room temperature in the winter. Ice water and snow, however, have a different effect...
Ester C for Joint Pain in Dogs
Did your vet approve this? I ask because my GS has the same problem and I was going to give him aspirin which I gave to a previous shepherd. I called and asked my vet if it was ok and she said NO. He is taking prednisone for another condition and the two cant...
Lessons Learned From My Grandmother
What a blessed woman you are. The best part is that you will pass on those blessings to your grandchildren. I hope I am lucky enough for my grandchildren to feel so loving toward me. Bless you.
Remedies for Dog with Seborrhea?
Thank you all for your advice, home remedies, doggie tips and well wishes. I am happy to report great progress w/our wonderful Cisco. Our vet did a deep skin scraping and the diagnosis was seborrhea and yeast infection. He was put on a very measured dose of...
Sterilizing Sponges
I also agree with Lilac. I change the cloth I wash dishes with and the cloth I dry dishes with every day. I also keep a cloth that I wash the sink and counter with. Once a week I do a small load in the washing machine. It really helps cut down on the number...
What Breed is My Dog?
She looks just like my Daisy who is German Shepherd and Australian Cattle Dog. Daisy feels like silk and really talks up a storm. She loves to heard the ducks in our neighborhood.
Use Diaper Disposal Bags For Dog Cleanup
I use the plastic bags the store packs my groceries in. I put my hand in the bag and use it to pick up the poop. Turn it inside out, tie a knot and drop in my trash can on the way back into the house. Best part they are totally free!
Treating a Dog With Urinary Incontinence?
Have you tried the 1-800petmeds site. They may have your medication.
The Year Round Planter
This article is fantastic. How about some choices for the warm climates like Florida. Anyone have some ideas? Im fortunate that I do have some spots that are mostly shady with just a few hours of intense sun. Believe it or not, it is difficult to get color...
Giving Pills to Dogs
My German Shepherd takes 4 pills a day and two more twice a week. I buy the 24 pack of chicken hot dogs and package them 6 to a freezer bag (I use the bags over and over). When I remove a pack from the freezer, I cut each hot dog into 7 pieces and put in a...
Front Door Color Advice?
Go to the HGTV website and look at the front door paint colors they show. You will be inspired! Its my new favorite website, after thriftyfun of course!
Paint Color Advice to Coordinate With Sage Green Sofa?
Soft beige/tan would be my choice. Go to a store like Home Depot and bring home a bunch of paint sample papers. They come in decent sizes these days and hold them up against your sofa. You want to sofa, pillows, rugs, draperies, lamps, etc. to bring the color...
Homemade Food for a Dog with Allergies?
Oh Hector, Your dog has seborreah. We adopted two rescue dogs about 8 months ago. The owner went into hosice and the dogs were given up. One of them has seborreah. He is 7 years old, was skinny, smelled like parmesan cheese, greasy and scratched 24/7. His underside...
Tennis Balls as Alternative to Dryer Sheets
Does the tennis ball banging on the fabric pilt the fabric or damage or weaken the fabric?
Fragrant Bed Pillows
Please dont do this. The chemicals are very dangerous. Please read below: Irritation Fabric softener companies do warn that their products can cause irritation, especially the liquid versions, and advise that you do not allow any fabric softener to touch your...
Make A Hot Dog Pill Pocket
I see you are using the Walgreens capsules. I had problems with my dog spitting these out. Then I bought the Walgreens coated mini tabs. They are the same ingredients, half the size and harder to spit out. I even found an easier, quicker way to administer. My...
Toothpaste for Silver Jewelry
Be very careful using toothpaste as it is abrasive and can scratch your jewelry.
Hot Water And Toothpaste for Clean Jewelry
You need to be careful because toothpaste is gritty and can scratch precious stones, gold and silver. The liquid cleaner you soak your rings, watches, earrings in does a wonderful job and comes with a tiny brush that gets in all the crevices. I buy it at the...
Do Your Homework Before Eating Out
Are you serious? Eating out is supposed to be a pleasurable experience, a treat. You have turned it into a chore. ANY restaurant is happy to make you a grilled chicken breast or piece of fish and a salad. But I can stay home and have that 7 nights a week. If...
Copy Recipes And Store In Protective Sheets
Buy the plastic sleeves with three holes punched on the side. Buy a 3 ring binder and a package of 5 tabs. One for breakfasts, one for salads, one for meat/fish dishes, one for cakes/ cookies, one for pies. You just made your own cookbook!
Three Meals From One Rotisserie Chicken
Chunks of leftover chicken is a great substitute for tuna in tuna noodle casserole recipes. I also use it in place of hamburg in many casseroles.
Vinegar For Scars And Age Spots
Are we talking plain old ordinary white vinegar or apple cider vinegar? Thanks for responding.
Use Maalox on Skin Rashes
Also recently found out that using a q-tip, dab Maalox (milk of magnesia) on canker sores in the mouth.
Ammonia To Whiten Clothes
Last week I used 1 tsp. dish soap, 2 tbs ammonia, 1 qt water to remove blood from a sheet. The blood completely disappeared after 15 minutes of soaking.
Older Dog Pooping in the House?
I am having the same problem with my 12 year old and a few years ago I went through it with a 15 year old. It seems that like humans (look at all those ads for Depends), older dogs dont feel the bowel movement coming on until it is too late. I have solved the...
Medical Help for Persons Over 65?
Are you in the U.S.? You should be eligible for medicare or medicare.
Dog Scratching His Skin Raw After Being Groomed?
If this is the first time this ever happened, obviously the poor dog is alergic to the scented spray. If this is the first time you have used this groomer I would be sure to mention it to him/her and be sure they never spray him again.
Treating a Dog's Scaly Smelly Skin?
Your dog has seborreah. A dry, scaly, itchy, smelly skin condition. My German Shepherd has it also. It is very hard to control and has no cure. After almost two years our vet has it under control. We feed him a no wheat, corn, or soy dry dog food. We chose...
Roof Leaks Around Sky Lights?
We also have 3 skylights that leaked. My husband fixed them very cheaply. What kind of a roof do you have...tile, shingle, flat tar? That is what decides what you should use.
Serving Champagne for a Wedding Toast?
Yes, there are plastic champagne glasses perfect for your guests wedding toast. In fact, you can buy them at Dollar Tree!
Advice for Dog with Food Allergies?
My German Shepherd has terrible food allergies. The big one is wheat. You can give him chicken and rice, its healthy. I have been feeding my dog Purina One Beyond (yellow bag) chicken and oatmeal. Its not terribly expensive like the others and I often find...
Matching Granite with White Appliances?
I want to suggest quartz rather than granite to you. Its a little less expensive, but thats not my reason. My son had granite counters put in his new home and found that they have to be sealed on a regular basis and it left a ring from a glass of milk which...
Color Advice for Painting Laminate Cabinets?
Go on line and look at pictures of kitchens. Try HGTV or granite counters or Lowes, Home Depot. All those pictures should give you some great ideas.
Kindle Reviews?
I bought my husband one for his birthday in Feb 2012. He used it for the first month and it has been collecting dust since. There isnt a problem with it but his complaints are: Too expensive to download books. Its cheaper to buy the book on Amazon. You cant...
Cockroaches and Delivery Boxes?
Absolutely. Roaches love glue. I worked in a small billing office years ago. One day we went to get a box of new envelopes from the storage closet. The glue had been eaten off all the brand new envelopes. We dont know if it happened in our storage closet or...
Dog Chews Everything and is Aggressive to Child?
Your dog needs to be adopted by a family without children. How will you feel if your child is bitten and seriously hurt or scarred. Your husband is right. Do it now!
Dog Scared of Laminate Floor?
My German Shepherd is exactly the same but it is because he slipped and fell. If your dogs paws were wet or the floor was wet, he may have fallen and now he is afraid. We picked up a couple of very inexpensive, used carpet runners at a thrift store. I placed...
Supplement Dog Food With Veggies
I just finished reading about all the wonderful uses for egg cartons. Since your dogs are small, how about putting the food in empty egg cartons and putting the carton in a plastic bread bag and then freezing. Then you can just pop out one doggie egg each day...
Remedy for Dog's Dry Coat?
Have you tried fish oil capsules? I dont mean putting it on the dogs coat, I mean snipping the tip with a scissor and squeezing the fish oil into you dogs food and stirring. My shepherd had a terrible dry coat. He would scratch and bite all the time. A couple...
Treating Pet Separation Anxiety?
11 hours is a LONG time to be alone. Since she is such a small dog, I would confine her to the bathroom. I would put her bed in one corner, a bowl of water and food in another, piddle pads in another. All her favorite toys, etc. If your bathroom is too small...
Curtain Color Advice?
You have such a neutral pallet with tan and brown, go for something really bright. Whats your favorite...red, green, orange? I would use turquoise for a cool room or red for a warm room. Buy some toss pillows, candles, etc. in the same color and the whole room...
Remedy for Burned Throat?
I did the same thing with soup from the microwave. I immediately ate a popsicle. Your symptoms sound worse than mine. If you dont want to make a trip to the dr., go to the pharmacy and ask the druggist. If it removed the skin, you could end up with a serious...
Dog Smells After Bathing?
Does he scratch constantly? Does the fur on his head feel greasy? If yes, it sounds like your dog has seborreah which is a genetic problem and horrible to deal with. People would walk in our house and ask whats that smell. I cleaned constantly and couldnt make...
Curtain Color Advice?
Look at your picture and see how beautiful the color of the wine on the table looks. Theres your color!
Stretch your Laundry Soap
Wouldnt liquid detergent be much more frugal? I have been doing laundry for over 50 years and tried the most expensive (Tide) to the cheapest (Sun) and found that Purex is by far the best and most economical. Like you, I use less most of the time and add a...
Dealing with an Abusive Husband?
Go, Go, Go. How can you even question it. You owe it to yourself and your children. Get out now.
Using Swiffer or Clorox Ready Mops?
Well, they dont go very far and they are very, very expensive for what you get. Now if you can afford them and you just want to scrub a bathroom floor, thats fine but if you have lots of tile like me (my entire house is tiled with area rugs in each room), I...
Living Room Curtain Color Ideas?
Anything in the warm color family will work and make the room warm and comfy. Red, orange, peach. Dont forget toss pillows since everything is solid color some nice prints would work well. Try TJ Maxx, Marshalls, Target, K-Mart. Try the curtains straight down...
Dog Scratching A Lot?
Please ask your vet if your dog has seborreah. It is a skin disease that causes the dog to scratch constantly, the fur is oily and smelly and there may be bald spots. We rescued a German Shepherd who had it and it took us forever to get it under control. But...
Coping With the Loss of a Pet?
We went through this with two dogs, 14 & 15, dying within 6 months of each other. Three months later we went to a rescue and adopted two older dogs, 7 & 9. They had been together all their lives but the owner was very ill and couldnt care for them. Most people...
Sharing Expenses With Live-in Girlfriend?
If she is not willing to pay 1/2 of both the rent and utilities (she still ends up saving lots and is in a house, not an apartment) then dont do it. Suppose you both rented a house for $1300 a month and split everything in half. What is the difference. Seems...
Quartz Countertop Colour?
My kitchen cabinets are oak and we chose a black quartz with a silver and gold fleck and painted the walls a Tuscan gold. It really looks nice. I wouldnt go with a solid black, it is just too much and shows spots and streaks. Try this site for color choices...
Oak Tree Leaking Sap?
Oh my gosh, you are so lucky to have only one oak tree leaking and at the bottom. All of the oak trees (live oaks with Spanish moss) in my neighborhood are dripping sap. Our patios, furniture, cars are covered. My husband has to wash the car daily so we can...
Choose a Diet Right for You
Please post where I can find your fruit and protein diet. It sounds like something I could do as well. Thank you
Underweight German Shepherd?
My male German Shepherd is 10 years old and weighs 75 pounds. He just had a vet checkup today and is in great health. 80 pounds is not underweight. What does your vet say?
Zymox Otic With Hyrdrocortizone for Dog's Ear Infection
Thank you Robyn from all the beautiful G/S dogs who will be pain free.
Finding a Low or No cost Vet in Modesto Area?
Try calling your local ASPCA and explain your predicament. Ask if they can recommend someone who will help.
Living Room Set to Coordinate With Burgundy Walls?
I have a burgundy leather living room set. I bought some beautiful toss pillows to put on it and they are a swirl of burgundy, gold and light green. We then painted the walls in the room a Tuscan Gold color and used lots of green plants to pull it all together...
What Breed is My Dog?
Definitely German Shepherd. The most fantastic breed of all dogs! My humble opinion.
Curtain Color Advice for a Dark Grey Dining Room?
I would use a soft rose color. Look at your picture and how the color of the flowers on the table just pop. I would also get a tablecloth to match. If everything in the room is solid, you could use a print to add some dimension.
Dog With Skin Allergies?
Ask your vet if your dog has seborreah. Does she feel oily, smell terrible and scratch constantly. If she does, please try Dinovite. It is a food supplement you can buy on line. We spent over $5,000 on vet bills, shots, medication, medicinal shampoos, etc. I...
Remedy for Dog's Skin Damage from Frostbite?
Good old fashion petroleum jelly (Vaseline). Store brand is fine. Baby socks or booties while he is in the house will keep it from rubbing off on floor or furniture. It works for humans so it should work for dogs. It probably tastes terrible so I doubt he will...
Feeding Puppy?
You need to give him back to his mother until he is at least 6 to 8 weeks old. He should be nursing from his mother. If you cant get him to his mother, ask your vet what to feed him. Probably something like baby formula. He cant eat dog food yet.
Name of Old Fairytale Movie?
What years would this movie have been popular. Is it a U.S. movie? Was it animated or real people in the movie? All those answers would help us, help you to find you movie.
Living Room Paint Color Advice?
Friends have the same sofa and carpet color you have and they painted the walls a light sea foam green with white trim. It is just beautiful.
What Color Paint for my Living Room?
Because you have so much color in your furniture, I would use a soft beige. On the seating I would use toss pillows that are gold, green, beige, cranberry pattern. I just bought 2 at Marshals to use on my cranberry leather sofa and love seat. It really ties...
Treating a Dog with Allergies?
My German Shepherd had a condition called seborrhea and had all the same symptoms as your dog. Also, his coat felt greasy and he smelled. He scratched constantly. We spent about five thousand dollars on vet bills and prescriptions, steroids, and none of it...
What Breed is My Puppy?
I think your dog is a Shiba Inu. You can find lots of pictures on line. Your dog is absolutely beautiful!
Relief from Pain of New Dentures?
Return to the dentist immediately. If anything, the dentures should feel very tight. The sores are from the loose fitting dentures rubbing when you talk or eat. They should fit very snugly.
What Breed is My Dog?
She is definitely German Shepherd and beautiful. For the shedding, first give her a good bath. Take her outside every other day and brush her. I will never understand people who brush their pets in the house. I really think fear makes them shed more. Give her...
Reusable Refills for Swiffer
I have a Swiffer Sweeper, is that what you use? How do you attach the towel to the swiffer?
Is My Dog a Pure Bred German Shepherd?
I am not a vet but we have had four G/S and your dog certainly looks like a pure bred G/S. Of course without papers no one can prove it. Our four did not have papers and looked like yours. She is also beautiful! Congratulations. You will have years of wonderful...
Effects of Zyrtec on Dogs?
I gave my German Shepherd dog two Benadryl a day, one in the morning, one at night for years and never had a problem. I wonder about all the chemicals in Zyrtex.
Dog Not Eating?
You need to take him to the doctor right away. If he is skinny, he is malnourished. There are so many types of canned and dry dog food out there, give him some. You might try pouring a little beef or chicken broth over his food. I buy a container, put about...
Bathroom Paint Color Advice?
I would paint the walls the color of the marbeling in the sink and counter. Grey or tan.
What Breed is My Dog?
There is no way to really know. He has the German Shepherd mask. I have had four shepherds and they are wonderful. As for temperment, just like children, you get what you give. If you are calm, gentle, loving and praise you will have a lifelong companion. If...
Treating a Dog's Runny Eye?
At this time of year, it is probably allergies. My vet told me to buy a bottle of saline nasal spray at Walgreens or CVS, very inexpensive, about $4. Put your dogs name on it so you dont use it yourself by mistake. Once a day, let a drop or two drop into your...
What Breed is My Dog?
She is just beautiful! I would say German Shepherd and Golden Retriever mix. That is definetly a G/S muzzle. I wish you many years of happiness with her.
What Breed is My Dog?
He looks just like the 11 month old in our neighborhood. The owner says his dog is a bully pit. 1/2 bull dog, 1/2 pit bull. Hes even the same color.
What Breed is My Dog?
She looks much like the rescue we got from our local animal shelter. Our vet thought lab/greyhound. He was the most wonderful, sweet, gentle animal. Your vet would be the best person to ask.
Need, Love, and Want Rule for Purchases
I love these not buying tips. I also love the can I afford it and the do I have a place to put it rule. Think of all the bankruptcies and the hoarding problems that could have been avoided if people had lived by these very responsible rules.
Does This Dog Look Like a Pit Bull Mix?
I dont see a solid bit of pit bull in this dog. Have you looked at a picture of a pit and then at your dog? Color, ears, muzzle, everything screams no pit in me. But I do wonder why you would be so concerned. Pits can be the sweetest, gentlest dogs. You need...
Lid Removal from Deodorant
I agree with shellbell23. Just twist the deodorant up and the top pops off. Then, just twist to retract.
Treating a Kitten's Eye Infection?
No. Vaseline is petroleum jelly and should never be put in eyes. When my dogs eyes were tearing because of oak tree allergies, my vet told me to use saline solution. Just a drop or two in each eye. Saline solution can be bought very cheaply at any drugstore...
Kitten With Tapeworms?
Since you posted this question, Im going to assume you cant afford to go to a vet. Call the closest SPCA and see if there are any free or low priced clinics in your area. Check with animal control in your area. Somewhere you will get free answers to your question...
No More Paper Products
I used cloth napkins and for cleaning I used old dishtowels, handtowels or washcloths. I too thought I was helping the environment as well as my pocketbook. Not so. When you figure in the carbon footprint, water, soap, dryer time, it will cost you more and...
German Shepherd Too Skinny?
We have had 5 G/S dogs ranging from 65 lbs to 105. Make sure you always leave a bowl with dry food so he can eat whenever he is hungry. Running or just plain walking will build muscle. Buy an inexpensive tennis ball and play with him. The muscle will come in...
Adopted Dog Will Not Eat?
It sounds like your dog is getting dangerously sick. Have you chosen a vet or have a vet you used before? If so, call the vet and ask what to do. If you dont have a vet, ask neighbors for a recommendation or ask the previous owner. You can also call your local...
Rose (Pitbull)
She is beautiful!! One of my favorite tv programs is Pitbulls and Paroles on the Animal Planet on Saturday night. Its on a break right now. Poor dogs really have been ostracized. Biggest problems is that if you own your own home, you cant get homeowners insurance...
What Breed Is My Puppy Mixed With?
You have lots of German Shepherd and Husky in the beautiful dog. I wish you many years of love and companionship.
Is Jade a Purebred GSD or a Mix?
We have had 5 G/S dogs and Jade sure looks like a pure bred. She is just beautiful. She will be fine as she socializes with other people. Give her time A week is not long enough. When we rescue a dog, we have no idea what they have been through. Just love her...
Gold Painted Branch As Home Decor
My Mom and Dad had a branch that my Dad painted white. In the winter they put small red Christmas tree balls on it. When the holidays were over, they had small artificial birds that sat on the branches all year round. My Mom would put little artificial flowers...
Hang Wet Laundry in Bedroom to Prevent Nosebleeds
Why not just buy a humidifier. The small ones for a babys room. Then your husband will not have nosebleeds on any night!
What Breed Is My Dog?
Im not an expert but we have our 5th German Shepherd rescue and your puppy sure looks like a G/S to me. How blessed you are to have this wonderful baby! Treat him with nothing but love and he will give love back to people and other dogs.
Curtain Color Advice?
I would go with a print, stripe or flower with just a touch of the plum color in it to bring it all together. Maybe you could buy an extra panel and cover some accent pillows in the same fabric. If that does not appeal to you and you prefer a more modern look...
