Instant Potatoes for Souper Soups
Along with adding instant mashed potato flakes to thicken potato soup, I also add one can of cream of onion soup and a can of cream of chicken soup. I also add to the water after potatoes start to boil a couple tablespoons of a chicken soup base. It doesnt...
Switching to a New Pet Food?
Add some new gradually to the old. If you dont do it this way the dog will more than likely get diarreha. Check with the vet first. ~Janette~
Non-Toxic Cleaners That Remove Soap Scum?
What I have tried that works for me is hand sanitizer. It will clean I think almost anything. The bonus is that things just sparkle and shine after using it. I use it on mirrors and even on appliances. If the scum is really hard to remove I in the past have...
Managing Arthritis Pain In Knee?
A lady I worked with had arthritis very bad. She swore by WD-40. Just spray it on the area and rub it in. I gave this tip to a man hubs works with and he tried it and couldnt believe it worked. ~Janette~ (b)Editors Note:(/b) Heres what I found online about...
Prepping Formica To Paint?
I think I would use an oil base paint for the backsplash. Also use a primer. Make sure u tell the sales person that u are using an oil base paint so they can give u the correct primer. An oil base paint will give u better results. ~Janette~
Sewing Items To Make Extra Money?
There is a wonderful site called Etsy.com This is a site that you can sell your sewn projects. I read someewhere that this is a favorite of Martha Stewart. ~Janette~
Removing Glitter From Clothing?
I had the same problem with my granddaughters jeans. I used hand sanitizer on the jeans and the glitter came right off. I use hand sanitizer for so many things and I thought I would give it a try...It worked. I use it for glass cleaner and for cleaning my appliances...
Composting At An Apartment?
Yes You can use almost anything like that. I got mine started off using cheap potting soil. I also after putting in veggie scraps went to Lowes and bought compost accelorator and sprinkled it on the top. This product works wonders for a compost pile.
Home Remedies For Bursitis?
I messed up my other post. I ment to say I use WD-40. It works great on the pain. Dont know why but it does. ~Janette~
Marigolds to Repel Mosquitoes
Another way to keep mosquitoes off your little one is to rub a dryer sheet on her. Also for adults put a sheet through a belt loop. Alsoe you could tuck the sheet just under the waistband and let most of it hang out of shorts. Believe me this really works. I...
Gnats Biting Dogs?
I have found that WD-40 works great. I read about this in the farmers almanac. Farmers use it on horses and cows to keep flies away also. I also use it to ease the artheritis in jmy elbow. I know it sounds weird but i got this tip off the internet and it works...
Sickly Honeysuckle Plant?
My remedy seems to help everything sickly. It is green tea. I buy the cheapest at the Dollar General Store for a dollar a box. Make sure nothing else is added to it,no peppermint. I mix up the whole 25 packets and add 2 gallons of water in a watering can and...
Newborn Puppy Not Pooping?
Try about 1/8th teaspoon of dark Karo syrup in its milk once a day. Hope this helps ~Janette~
Keeping Algae from Growing in a Pond?
Sterile Carp is the only way I have found to control the algae problem in my pond. They have to be special ordered. I have two in my pond. ~Janette~
Advice For Reviving A Clematis?
I cut mine back to the ground every year in the fall. I live in WV in zone 5. It comes back bushy and healthly every year. What you might try this year is to feed it green tea. The strength doesnt really matter I have found as long as it is is plain green tea...
Removing Furniture Marks From Rugs?
I will tell you what worked for me. I put a pretty wet wash cloth on the mark and then set my hot iron on the wash cloth. The steam from the wash cloth lifted the pile of the carpet. I had to repeat it a couple of times. Hope this helps.
Easy Inexpensive Way To Clean Vintage Lamp Shade?
Maybe you could try the dry cleaning products that are on the market today. Also use a lint roller to dust the shade. Works great. ~Janette~
Use Copper, Slugs Be Gone!
I just put a few pennies around the plants. We are always looking for ways to rid ourselves of them. Works great.
Can Salt Control Algae in Fish Pond?
I have read that putting sterile carp in a fish pond will take care of algae. I dont think i would use salt tho. I put two in my pond I have on the farm where I live and it worked. No more algae. Go to a farm supply store and order one. I think one should do...
Using a Crayon Drawing as an Iron On Transfer?
There are crayons that are specifically for making iron on transfer. Just go over the drawing with the crayons. These can be found in the sewing section at JoAnn Fabrics or the craft section at Wal-Mart. They are really easy to use. Hope this helps.
Getting Cats to Stay Off Kitchen Table?
Cats hate anything to do with oranges. Try potpouri with orange oil sprinkled in it. Or even add some orange peels. They hate it.
What Can Be Injected In a Turkey For More Flavor?
The best thing i have ever found to make a turkey juicier is a can of beer. I roast my turkey in a bag and just pour a can of beer in the cavity. I dont stuff my turkey.
Help For Uncurlable Hair?
OMG my hair is the same way. You can actually hear it resisting the curling iron. The answer is a perm. You wont believe the difference. Believe it from someone who has the straightest most hard to manage hair without a perm ever!. Good Luck. Janette
Need Suggestion for Portable Dishwasher?
Lowes carries one but it is pretty pricey. I dont know the make or model. It is really nice though. Just go to the site and type in portable dishwashers. Thats what I did. Hope this helps. Janette
Paper Stuck to a Photo?
An excellent product for that problum is called Undo. You can find it in any craft store. I have also seen it in Lowes. Walmart also carries it. I hope this helps. Janette
Sticker Residue on a Photo?
The absolute best product to use and will not damage photos is a product called Un-DU. You can get it in craft stores uisually in the scrapbooking section. I have also found it at Lowes. This amazing product will also remove dried hot glue where the glue was...
Raising Good Roses
The so called wild roses you talk about is nothing more than the evaisive multi-flora rose. It is a land owners worst nightmare. I believe it was in the beginning used for a barrier during one of the wars (WW1 or WW2). It takes a brush killer (if youre lucky...
Add Marshmallows to Pumpkin Pie
My pumpkin pies never crack. I use one can of sweetened condensed milk, 1/4 cup of sugar, 2 eggs,1 tsp. cinnamon,1/4 tsp. ginger, 1/4 tsp.ground clove, and 1/4 tsp. nutmeg and one regular size can of pumpkin puree. Mix all and pour into frozen pie shell. Bake...
Cleaning Philodendron Leaves
I have also used VO-5 onplant leaves. You only need to use a tiny amount. Love the smell of this product.
Cleaning House Plants?
I clean my houseplants using milk. Pour in a bowl and dip in a paper towel and wipe the leaves. When leaves dry they will really shine. Plants like the milk also.
Mashed Potato Tips?
I add a couple big pinches of baking powder which makes potatoes extra fluffy and add half and half and real butter. These are great!
