Saving Money on Dentistry
Its not true for some people who have to take specific medicines where gum inflammation is a common side effect. Losing teeth is not uncommon, and dental care just keeps it down to a dull roar.
Cure for Gel Toothpaste Mess
You got that right. My Mom always told me, You can fuss, or you can do something. Every time I find a little irritation from my DH of 28 years, I stop and say that to myself. Then I fix the toothpaste the way I like it, and it is not an irritation. DH thinks...
Painting Dining Room a Dramatic Color?
I have been told that red makes you hungry. What does maroon do, I wonder? By smaller dont you mean cozier?
Calluses on Feet
A shaver cuts the callus, which can be dangerous for those with diabetes or blood-vessel disease. I found a new product. It is not wildly inexpensive, but it will last you for life, and it does a superior job. It basically is a whole new way to get rid of calluses...
Beauty Washcloths
I use 100% Egyptian cotton white washcloths, 13 x 13. Reuseable, bleachable, washable, and soft, soft, soft. If those beauty washcloths are made of a paper product, it means youre wiping your face with wood. I prefer cotton. Thus I am not tied to any one cleanser...
Helping Someone Who Is Choking?
The most important thing is this: First make a correct diagnosis. Be sure the airway is obstructed. When the airway is obstucted, no air can move through it, so the person should not be able to cough or talk. They will usually grab their neck, right in the...
Save Your Grocery Receipts For Future Rebates
Since some stores receipts fade quickly, I would photocopy those stores recepts right away, so you have a readable copy saved.
The Dogpatch Gang
Ah, um, and what are they planning for presents for you? You must be easy to please.
Is Replacing The Springs On a Sofa Worth It?
The thing about springs, I have always thought, is that they are 15th century technology. Futons are better support, but the cushion design doesnt match--more like spring sofas. Maybe a combination of futon frame and memory foam fillings (If you dont want to...
Wallpaper An Old Ugly Colored 'Fridge
Another solution for metal or enamel-painted metal furniture or appliances is to go to an automobile paint shop for an estimate. They enamel metal all the time, and they have an excellent choice of colors.
Food Gifts for People Who Live Alone
So, just because were old, we dont get the fancy stuff, just the stuff we cant eat anyway? How do you say Godiva chocolate?
Can't Do Without Appliances?
Just what I need! Another counter hog. I agree, the Foreman grill is a great appliance, and easy to store. The new one has plates for all kinds of things, like waffles. I like my Cuisinart Toaster, Toaster Oven, and Convection Oven. Its used daily. One footprint...
Keeping Pan Lids Organized
Same idea, but I got plate racks in stainless steel at the container store. I had had enough with the piles of lids. I put it in the pots and pans cabinet, which has a roll-out drawer, next to the pots and pans. :)
Eyeliner on a Coach Purse?
On another thread, Colleen suggested taking it to the Coach store for help. Thats one advantage to owning this excellent brand. O.
Pumpkin Plants for Halloween Treats
One year, in med school, we all sat on our balcony, eating watermelon and spitting the seeds onto our purported lawn below. The next summer, there was a watermelon patch covering the whole lawn. the landlord was baffled. We werent.
Quickly Dice Eggs
Maybe she means a cutter, the utensil you use to cut butter into flour. It has parallel rows of metal slicers that do the job.
Grout Smell After Toilet Overflow?
There is a product called ZeroOdor that is used the cean up after pet poo. It is super for odor and stains. I use it. Its on the internet at its own site. A less costly brand is Natures Miracle. Others swear by it, but it didnt work as well for me. If it works...
Preparing a Salad Ahead of Time
Walmart, babe. ?eBay? I do this for the week, for dinner and lunch salads for two. I put the greens in a zip-lok bag for storage. Youre really right, this is a great time-saver.
Travel Sized Cosmetics
The maid is an employee who works for money. You can afford to go to Cuba. Please leave those who work for you cash next time. Would you prefer your wage earner--whoever that is--to come home with a trial size of shampoo from someone who earns more?
Cheap Car for First Time Driver?
Go to your mechanic. Ask him if he knows someone who wants to sell what you want. This means he may have a history repairing the car, and know the owner as well. Check out places in the Internet, like LATimes.com in the used car section, for listings and advice...
Inexpensive Lip Gloss
DO NOT use petroleum jelly. As the previous poster says--it is drying--in many adults, and its a moisture barrier. Dry lips need moisture--thats oil or cream. Aloe is very healing. Cocoa butter is moisture. So is mayonnaise and canola oil. Grape oil is good...
Inexpensive Dry Cleaning?
Dry cleaning means NO Heat. Liquids are used on fabrics that are dry cleaned. Also, the steam pressing is a key item. I have a steam iron--that is lots of steam--and a big steamer. I wash in cold water, air dry, then steam press for looks.
Craft Ideas Using Baby Food Jars?
Dont forget to add glycerine to the snowball jars so the snow will float a little slower.
Make Crust from Cracker Crumbs
No, but Americas Test Kitchen tested cookies and crackers of all kinds. Guess which ones made the very best crumb shell? animal crackers. Works for me.
Reusing Envelopes
As mentioned above, BE SURE TO MARK OUT THE BAR CODE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE ENVELOPE, because the post offices automatic sorter uses this code to send the envelope to the ORIGINAL address, not to the address you wrote on it. This also may happen to letters you...
