Caring for Your Skin?
I have been using Dove soap since I was a teenager. It is the only type of cleanser that I have been able to use that didnt make my sensitive skin break out. It has been 32 years and I am still using it; the good thing is that I can buy it at the Family Dollar...
Cream Cheese Bacon Crescents
This recipe makes me want to have company over just so I can make this to serve them, thanks IMQT1962 & Robin!
Snowman Floral Bucket
This same idea would be cute on an aluminum paint can (Lowes sells them) and could be used to pack cookies in to give as a gift.
Expensive Gifts Are Not What Christmas Is About
I totally agree with you, Gepe. But, times are different now, parents are different, and so are the children. Children today seem to need to be entertained all the time by electronics. I, too, remember the oatmeal container doll cradle and my dad made me a...
Milk Crate Furniture
Now that is frugal! They seem to be very sturdy and last a long time, so why not? I would have to embellish a little bit and cover the end tables with fabric, and maybe a bedskirt to cover the crates that she built for her bed; old sheets bought from garage...
Dusty Rose Carpet?
Laurie, what color do you like? Would you like to have a monocromic scheme by staying in the rose hue? I had rose colored carpet and painted the walls in a similar color and it was just too much! You could choose any color; a sage green, a navy blue, grey would...
Gift Ideas for a Youth Minister?
Cheryl, I love your towns name, Peculiar. And, I also like your idea of a nice pen set. I thought it was a pretty boring gift too; until I, myself, actually received a very nice pen. It is my favorite pen to use, and is so much nicer than the cheap, disposable...
What is Gathering?
This is an idea from an old post: I use an easy way to gather fabric without the gathering thread breaking. Pull out both the bobbin and the top threads to a length longer than the piece to be gathered, and pull them to the right of the needle. Set the machine...
Changing My Profile?
Kristin, if it is a brand new profile under the blue bar at the top of the Thriftyfun page is a spot that says user login...look to the far right and click on register. The next screen will be a page to fill out with your information. If you are already a user...
Pennsylvania Christmas Charities?
I got this off the site http://www.stvincentdepaul.net if you need assistance with utility bills, a food box, or other financial assistance, please call the Society of St. Vincent de Paul Help Line at (602)261-6878.
Drilling a Hole in a Mirror?
Tom, would it be possible for you to hang the metal sculpture with a thin gauge wire through its hanging bracket and somehow connect it to the top of the mirror?
English Pasties Recipe?
We have a local restaurant that claims they have the number 1 pasties in the Upper Peninsula (Michigan). I think they do not, but, my best friend does! I use her crust recipe which is 3 cups flour, 1 stick of crisco shortening, 1 tablespoon of salt, blend with...
Selecting and Caring for Poinsettias
I find that the only poinsettia that is safe living with me is a FAKE one! I have never been able to take one of those beautiful, living plants and have it last past Christmas. I saw one once that was planted outside in Florida and had grown about five feet...
Santa Soap
This is a very ingenious idea! Thank you for sharing it. I would never have thought to use the bath mesh for the beard!
Reduce Energy Costs
I would love it, just once, to see that little wheel in the meter box to quit spinning!
Santa Soap
Thanks again, Cindy, for your idea. I just got done making one for my friend and it came out so cute!
Uses for Unwanted Artificial Christmas...
You could also use the branches and shape them into a wreath to hang on your door.
Repairing Dining Room Chairs Vs. Buying New?
Hi Holly, I can understand your dilemma about your dining chairs. I had a set that my grandmother had given me that was about 40 years old. I stripped and refinished the table and the hutch but I didnt bother with the chairs. They were very wobbly and I sat...
Repairing Dining Room Chairs Vs. Buying New?
This is in response to jmz2005 and the broken cane backed chair. Maybe you could make a slip cover (like a big pillow case) and slide it over the back of the chair to hide the broken part. Or, cut fabric to the shape, fold over the cut edge, and hot glue it...
Master Grocery List?
Set aside $5 a week to buy the specific items each week. You will have a kitty set aside that you put the $5 in and you cant touch it for any reason but to buy the food storage item for that week. Put in the remaining change back into the kitty. Some things...
Is it financially practical to get a fishing license?
I think it would be better to pay for a license than have to pay for a ticket when you are caught by DNR officers for fishing without a license!
Paper Bag Santa Puppet
I dont have children to make a puppet with, but I am going to use your idea and turn the bag over and make a gift bag!
Kitchy Kitchen Wallpaper
This is a very cute idea for a kitchen. I have seen other rooms in a house wallpapered with pages from books. A very frugal way to recycle and decorate!
Kid's Presents For Mom?
Wow, Chelsi, you got your mom a beauty basket, snowglobe, cookbooks, and chocolate for her stocking, and you say thats it, like it isnt enough?! You are stressing yourself out over gift-giving, and that is exactly what it is NOT about. I like the suggestion...
West Virginia Christmas Charities?
www.angelfoodministries.org has a listing for West Virginia: BIG SPRINGS Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church (304) 354-6951 CHARLESTON McKinnon Presbyterian Church www.mckinnonpresby.org (304) 744-2815 GASSAWAY Mid State Church of God (304) 364-8781 GLENVILLE...
Easy Holiday Recipes?
Cranberry Salad: 2 cans of whole cranberry sauce 1 20 oz. can crushed pineapple, drained 1 small package frozen strawberries Mix all together, chill, serve.
What Type of Squash is This? (Strange Zucchini)
Did you purchase this in a store, or did you grow it yourself? My brother has a vegetable garden and at the end of the season does not pick all of the yellow and zucchini squash, the following year some of them had self seeded and he had a cross between the...
What kind of tree is this? (Bald Cypress?)
I would call the Department of Natural Resources and ask them what kind of tree it is; if they dont know themselves they always know who to ask!
Homemade Candy Wrapper Wedding Favors?
Taira, I use a site called www.alenkasprintables.com to print candy bar wrappers and other things like teabag envelopes and jiffy pop covers. They have a free section or you can pay to get even more choices.
Selling Crafts in Front of Your House?
Oh, I am sure there are laws about such things. I think you should call your city offices and ask someone there. You will probably get a person that doesnt have a clue, but maybe they can refer you to someone else. Plan to spend some time on the phone, especially...
Lipton Onion Soup Mix (Copycat)
Don, thank you! I have had this mix recipe for a while but never made it because I didnt know the equivalent to the store bought mix; now I can finally quit buying the expensive store bought stuff!
What Should I Name My Dog?
Cookie. It is the only thing my dog will come running to! Her real name is Ruby Jewell, aka Ruby J, Pork Chop (she has a weight issue), Scrappy-doo & Boo Boo, all names that she chooses to ignore. But, I yell COOKIE and she will come a-runnin (hence, the weight...
Uses for Wrapping Paper?
Emily, I remember my grandma saving all of her wrapping paper to reuse the next year! I think that some of the papers that I have seen would be pretty enough to frame or cover with clear laminate and make placemats from it. I had paper that had country looking...
Plastic Cutting Boards for Meat
While growing up, my mom used a wood cutting board, and I have used a wood cutting board all of my adult life. I have had the same one for 25 years now, I scrub it with disinfecting dish soap immediately after use, and let it dry in the dish drain. I have never...
Recycled Wire Hanger Yarn Dog
Absolutely adorable, Harlean. What a great craft to use up all those wire hangers!
Boosting Leftovers
I love leftovers and specifically make meals that will have leftovers to make into more meals! I liked the idea about adding more broth or tomatoes to the soup, how about thickening the leftover vegetable soup and making a crust and making a pot-pie with it...
Scotty (Greyhound)
What a gorgeous dog! He seems to be very comfortable with his new life and from the picture with your daughter you can tell he is very much loved.
Can you put wool blankets in the dryer?
Liz, I wouldnt even try it! I had a wool vest and I washed it and it came out fine, but then I threw it into the dryer and it came out doll sized. I would take it to the dry cleaners and have it cleaned professionally.
Mildew Smell When Removing Wallpaper?
Michelle, I have had a similar experience when I removed wallpaper. It was vinyl wallpaper and I imagine that soaking it in water to apply to the wall would lead to it developing a musty smell before it could completely dry. I know that some wallpapers have...
Gift Ideas for a Company Christmas Party Gift Exchange?
Karen, I just love that kind of gift exchange, it can get wildly funny. When I was at a party and we did this, I found the most popular gift was a basket with a bottle of wine, some glasses, and some snacks. There was also a basket with spa type items that...
Stuffing Envelope in the UK?
Jasvinder, I live in the States, and unfortunately, I have never had any luck with such a thing. If you go onto the internet and find something and apply, the next thing you know you are asked to send in money (okay, if I HAD money I wouldnt need to apply to...
Charlie Brown Costume
Carrie, he is absolutely adorable; he has the most beautiful eyes! I think your costume idea is cute, you are very creative, I would never have thought of doing that.
Painting Faux Finish Cabinets?
Is that faux walnut finish like a plastic type of contact paper? My moms (l980-ish) kitchen had that. I would think that the Krylon plastic paint would do a nice job. Take your cabinet doors off and spray outside to keep the fumes down. I have used the Krylon...
Flashlights that Don't Require Batteries
I live in a very remote area that gets very severe winter weather, I think this flashlight is a great idea and I plan to look for one the next trip to Walmart. I was also informed today that there is a radio that operates by winding it up and I plan to look...
Order Direct From Local Florists
Fran, you are so very right. I ordered flowers for my mother last Mothers Day with 1-800-florist # and when I called her she told me that the arrangement was the worst she had ever seen. After finding out how much I had spent on the arrangment she took it to...
Easier Thank You Notes
Guess how I got a thank you note from my nieces wedding? She mailed it along with her Christmas card six months later!
Christmas Gag Gift Ideas?
I dont know how clean the gag gifts need to be, but, if you go to www.kitchenmixgifts.com and click on gift ideas, then go to #8 for gag gifts they have some ideas and little poems that you can print out. For example, there is snowman poop, Grinch Toots, there...
Today's Entrées and Tomorrow's Sandwiches?
I love stretching two meals out of one! Fortunately for me, my husband doesnt mind leftovers. I also like to make turkey soup from leftover turkey, and beef/vegetable soup with leftover beef roast. I can usually stretch soup out for another extra day and get...
Small Dog With a Big Head?
I would go to http://www.akc.org and see if you can find your answer. I was thinking that maybe it is a Bishon Frise, I dont think that they really have a big head, but the way they are groomed they have a full, round face.
Transplanting Black-eyed Susans
I have transplanted Black-eyed Susans in the spring, summer and fall! There were times that I didnt even dig them up, I just yanked them out of the soil! They are pretty hardy and can withstand a lot. Even if they turn brown and look dead, keep them moist and...
Bleaching a Black Dress?
I agree with Grandma Margie and if you try to bleach the dress you will not be happy with the results. It will probably turn out to be a dirty gray color when you are finished, or worse, come out looking like a bad tie-dye attempt. If you still are determined...
Choosing a Floor and Countertops That Go Together?
I always like to start with a theme or something that I like and pull colors from that. For example, do you have dishes that you like the colors of, or a favorite cookie jar, or towels with colors that you like? White cabinets would go with any color you choose...
Homemade Christmas Presents for Adults?
Do you buy gifts for each adult or do you draw names and only have one gift to give? My husbands family has 8 adult siblings and seven adult kids so we draw names and on the slips we put a suggestion or two about what we would like or maybe what size we would...
Lap Dog Recommendations?
Hi Beth, I remember when I decided on getting a puppy and I did a lot of research before choosing a breed. The American Kennel Club has a wonderful site that tells you all about the different breeds. I think that Pomeranians would require a lot of brushing...
Miss Lady WillowBee (Papillion)
Liz, your little Willow is beautiful. Arent Papillions wonderful little dogs? They are so sweet, playful, and affectionate. My sister-in-law has two of the little darlings and they dont care who is loving them, they just want to give kisses to everyone! I am...
Gift Basket Ideas?
I love giving and getting homemade gift baskets! If you are really tight for money use a smaller basket and it fills much quicker. I buy baskets after Christmas when they are discounted and save them for the next year. To make my baskets look more professional...
Is Food Coloring Bad for Hummingbirds?
I dont find it necessary to add color to my hummingbird food, the feeder is red and attracts them. I also have plenty of flowers around that will attract them too; they absolutely love hanging baskets with Fuscia in them! I dont know if the red coloring is...
Motivation Tips for a Stay At Home Mom?
Celeste, I can relate to your issue about your husbands socks....it took me five years to get my husband to use the clothes hamper instead of the floor, another five years to get him to close the lid of the hamper. Even after all that time he would still leave...
Christmas Gift Ideas?
How about a movie theme? Get a small bowl from the dollar store, fill with shredded paper, a packet of microwave popcorn, a can of pop, a candy bar, and maybe a gift card for a movie at a local theater, wrap it up with clear cellophane wrap and a bow. There...
Publishing a Recipe Book?
If you are looking to publish a recipe book just for family and friends, not for public sale, I would find a printer in your local telephone book. I work at a small print shop that prints pages and covers, cuts them to fit, and uses bindery equipment to assemble...
Painted Window Welcome Sign
Just beautiful, Laurie! You have an awesome talent. I sure wish I were on your gift-giving list!
Crocheting With One Hand?
Diane, I would call the Goodwill Industries; they may know of somewhere or someone that could teach you. They have a lot of programs that help rehabilitate people and help them with job skills so, maybe, they have someone that would know how to teach crocheting...
Stiff Washcloths?
I have this problem too. I think it is a combination of the hard water that I have and soap build up in the cloth. I presoak them in vinegar and it cuts right through any soap build up. My vinyl shower curtain liner gets yucky soap build up too, I run it through...
Decorating a Shop Light for the Sewing Room
You are very creative, Pat! I never thought of using a shop light in my craft room, it sure would help with the eye strain from my late night crafting! Thanks for sharing your idea.
Making Paneling Look Like Drywall?
When my sister-in-law redecorated her mobile home she used drywall compound to fill in the lines of the paneling, sanded it all when it was dry, primed the walls, then painted. Some of the walls she wallpapered over. It came out really nice and she never had...
Twelve Ways to Get Rid of Your Old Books
I have seen lamps made out of a stack of books and I have seen a wall that was wallpapered from pages of old hardcover books. I use some of my favorite, old hardcover books stacked on top of one another with figurines on them and a bit of fake ivy around them...
Matching Paint Color?
Maybe you could take a picture of the wall up close with a polaroid camera? Myself, I have never had much luck with paint colors matching. When I painted my house I had all the paint mixed at the same time, by the same person, and it still was different between...
Explaining a Gap in My Resume?
I would think that rather than have a gap on your resume, that you should put down the dates and that you were caregiver; I would list the responsibilities that you had during that time. It may not have been financially gainful employment but it was work with...
Refurbishing Kitchen Cabinets?
Are your cabinets solid wood, plastic, or veneer? I have plywood cabinets in my kitchen and I took off all the doors and drawers and sanded, primed, and painted them. I also bought new knobs and pulls, but I spray painted the hinges to match the knobs and pulls...
Refurbishing Kitchen Cabinets?
Patti, I just found the post about the silverware drawer pulls. In the search box, type in A beautiful, unique kitchen makeover. You can see pictures of before and after!
Christmas Party Favors?
How about little mittens made from felt to put the silverware inside? Attach a little floss loop on the back and they could use it as an ornament on their tree.
My Frugal Life - Homemade Christmas Gifts
I absolutely LOVE homemade Christmas gifts; both giving and receiving. I like to do crafts, but I liked your idea about the Q-tips, soap, toothpaste, and other bath items. My family always uses the excuse that they cant give homemade gifts because they arent...
Poll: Do you have a sewing or craft room?
For some reason, I can never answer the poll. Yes, I do have a craft room, but it is also my guest room. I would like a room specifically for crafts and sewing so that I could just leave my projects until I can get back to them. My craft room is mainly used...
Activity Ideas For A Doggie Get-Together!
I dont know of any fun activities for the dogs, but some doggie bags with homemade dog treats would be fun to pass out to all those in attendance. Or, how about some of those layered mixes in a jar, so that the owners could make their own dog treats? I love...
Decorating My Apartment?
When I helped my brother-in-law decorate his apartment I tried to bring in some color into the otherwise bland room. I assume, like his apartment, that you cant paint the walls. I brought in throw pillows, a large area rug, and changed the drapes, saving the...
Decorating My Apartment?
Whoo-Wee! Cyinda has some great ideas! Cyinda, I tried to read your profile, but you havent made one yet! I love to read profiles of the ThriftyFun participants; I hope that you will make one up soon! Are you a professional decorator or is it just your hobby...
Hatching Butterfly
Wow, April, thank you for sharing this; I have never seen a butterfly hatch and I LOVE butterflies. What a wonderful event!
Back to School "New Year Resolution"
Well, my New Years resolution was to drink more water every day; and I have not been very good at keeping that resolution. But, I will make it a resolution to try it again, thanks to your post!
Getting a Civil Service Job?
Janet, I would go to your states website and find a telephone number to call. Here in Michigan, I took the civil service test for the clerical field. I didnt study beforehand or read any books. The test included some simple common sense questions and also some...
Good Dog Breed to be a Running Companion?
Why not look into a greyhound rescue? I have heard nothing but good things about the breeds intelligence and disposition, not to mention they are good runners and would benefit from the exercise.
Other Uses for a Spice Rack?
I have a spice rack from the 60s that my mother gave me. I sanded it down and spray painted it white and put it into my cottage style bedroom to hold all my little collectibles and small pictures. I just love how it turned out and I like taking something old...
Dryer Balls Reviews
I really dont like the dryer balls at all. I didnt find that they softened the clothes like it stated in the commercial, nor did it fluff them like it showed on the commercial with the two stacks of towels side by side. One of the balls split open and I threw...
Carrot Bars
I have never thought of using canned carrots before! Thanks for the great recipe, I am anxious to try it out.
Transplanting Strawberries?
I have transplanted strawberries at all times, even in the middle of summer; they just needed to be watered constantly. I do prefer to transfer in the fall so that they have time to get established before the next spring.
Finding Legs and a Spigot for a Vintage Sink?
You could try a company called Van Dykes Restorers, the number on my catalog is 1-800-558-1234.
Use Tomato Cages For Garage Sale Signs
This is the garage/yard sale season and I think that this idea is fantastic! I really, REALLY, dislike garage sale signs that are left up long after the sale is over; as far as I am concerned, it is littering! This idea would help to keep the road sides clean...
Candy Cane Holder Candle Centerpiece
Its never too early to start crafting for Christmas! I love your idea, it is very cute! Thank you for sharing with us.
Growing: Mint
YIKES, mint, I love it, but it can take over the world! It took over my lovely herb garden and I YANKED it out for years and it just kept coming back! I threw it out into the field behind my house and that tenacious plant rooted itself back there! I apologized...
Painting a Table with a Distressed Look?
I painted a cedar chest with regular latex paint. I then bought crackle finish from the craft store. You paint it on, let it get tacky, and then paint another color over it and it instantly crackles! You could use this on your table and use different colors...
Are bugs bugging you this summer?
We have a joke around here that mosquitoes are Michigans state bird! Actually, a mosquito bite in nothing compared to a no-see-um bite! They itch unmercilessly and the smart little buggers get under loose clothing so you can get bites under your pantlegs and...
Poll: How much is Regular gas in your area?
Gas here in the U.P. of Michigan is $2.99 a gallon for regular unleaded; it actually went down to $2.92 for the Memorial weekend so that was nice for any travelers!
Poll: Do you hang dry your clothing?
I hang dry items that I dont want to shrink in the dryer. I agree with a post that says that the heat of the dryer can break down fibers of items. I find a lot of lint from drying towels, that lint comes from somewhere!?! I tried to hang my towels on the line...
When Should I Start My Garage Sale?
I think starting times are just a matter of preference; no matter what time I advertised the start of the sale there were always people there a half hour early! I do like Christys idea about starting at 7am and ending late for the people that work, I had never...
Painting Vinyl Kitchen Cupboards?
I agree, I have used the Krylon paint on a plastic laminate counter and it looks great. It has been a year so far, and has held up as good as the day I painted it!
Vegetables that Freeze Well?
I have froze chopped onions and chopped green peppers; peas, beans, carrots and corn freeze very well. I freeze tomatoes although the texture changes and I only use them for soup and chili. I freeze zucchini as well, but only to use in zucchini bread because...
How to Recycle Used Clothing?
I think that I would not call places, but take the items in for them to look at. They dont want clothes older than two years because usually clothes that age are completely worn out. They need to see your suits with their own eyes to realize the value. Maybe...
How I Went Broke Saving Money
Recently, at my local grocery store, they had their brand of frozen vegetables on sale for 77 cents a bag. When I went there, of course, they had very little left to choose from and this was the very first day of the sale. Seems to me that whenever the sale...
Washer Lint Blocking Pipes In The Septic Field?
I have experienced a similar problem, but the lint blocked up the wash tub plumbing and I had to constantly plunge out the drain. Now, I use knee-high stockings that I buy at the dollar store and put them over the drainage tube from the washer, they hold in...
Chewed Up Hostas?
Definately agree with Streatch, slugs damage my hostas every year. I tried the beer and it did work, but found that my dogs like to drink beer so I had to quit that. I also laid out a small plank of lumber and in the morning lifted it up and it was covered...
Hammering a Nail or Screwing Into Stone?
I saw a brick wreath hanger in a Miles Kimball catalog, it was a small metal device that clamped onto the brick so you wouldnt need to drill a hole into your brick. Try a google search for Miles Kimball and request a free catalog.
Hide the Popcorn Game for Dogs
I love this idea, Kelly, thank you! My furbaby, Reba, has a separation anxiety problem when I leave the house and this should keep her busy!
Herbs Spreading Like Weeds?
When my herbs started taking over I just yanked them out roots and all, threw them in pots, and gave them away by putting them out to the road with a sign saying free plants. I would recommend to everyone not to plant mint at all because it is so invasive and...
Update: Duck Themed Bathroom?
How adorable, Tina; I am sure you are very happy with it and proud that you did it yourself! I am so glad that you shared your after photos with us. I love seeing the creative things that people do with their homes.
Growing Coneflower (Echinacea)
My absolute favorite flower. The finches also love the seed heads which gives my thistle feeders a break for a while!
Our Bird House is Too Popular?
I am selective about the seed that I put out to help control the types of birds I get at my feeders. I put out thistle seed for the finches and black oil sunflower seed for the chickadees; the seeds that they drop on the ground bring in mourning doves. When...
Poll: Have you ever bought a used car?
The car is just the beginning, theres the tax on it, and then try to afford insurance! Used is the only way I will ever go. My husband bought a brand new truck two years ago and now wants to get rid of it because of the high payment and insurance costs; but...
Problems Eliminating Clutter in Your Household?
First it helps to be a disciplined person, secondly I think that with Ebay a lot of people are getting rid of the clutter and finding that they can make a little extra money too! Thirdly, with programs like freecycle.org people can get rid of a lot of stuff...
Avoiding Magazine Build Up
I take all my magazines and donate them to the local library; they either put them into circulation for the patrons to check out or they put them in their used book sale and the money from the sale goes into their library fund.
Banana Peel for Headache
This is probably one of the most unusual cures for a headache that I have ever heard of! Where on earth did you hear of this?
Dealing With High Energy Costs?
I wear long underwear in my house because we keep the thermostat turned down as low as we can. I also called the utility companies and asked to be put on the budget plan, you spread your payments out all year so that way you dont have to pay such high costs...
Uses for Wood Poles?
There is a company called the Windfield Collection that sells patterns for outdoor furniture made out of wood poles. Call them and ask for a free catalog at 1-800-946-3435 or go to www.windfieldcollection.com.
Saving Money - Delay Buying
I get a lot of catalogs in the mail and if there is something that I want I tear out the page and put it aside for 2 weeks; usually after two weeks I dont even remember what fantastic thing I thought I just had to have so I just throw out all the pages I had...
Growing Blanket Flower
Blanket flower is one of my favorites and very easy to grow. One mistake that I did make was to take seeds from my dwarf blanket flower and I planted them the next spring; the new flowers werent dwarf at all and towered over the old flowers!
Growing Musk Mallow
Lovely flower, but I had a problem with it reseeding itself EVERYWHERE; I had to actually weed flowers out of my garden all the time. I also had to stake my musk mallow up because the wind would always topple it over. I am going to plant it at my new house...
Paula's Kitchen?
Hi everyone, thank you for all the responses. Debbie52, my appliances are white, which is why I was thinking of going more of a green/white, or blue/white color scheme. If I paint the cabinets green and the counter white (maybe sponge paint over that?) and...
Paula's Kitchen?
Jan, thank you! You are so right about the dust issue; we use a fireplace to supplement our heat and the dust is always bad. I am so glad you brought that to my attention!
Decorating Around Leather Furniture?
Instead of the light tans and greens you could go with the jewel tones; dark emerald green, dark navy, burgundy, and then a little tan for accent. Are you into plaids at all? I think that would look good with your sofa and chair. Or some nice tapestry type...
Wetting the Bed?
My younger brother wet his bed all the way through high school. It affected his self esteem and he never, ever had sleep overs like other kids. His problem was that he was such a sound sleeper he just never woke up. My mom used to get him up every night and...
What Are Your Favorite Links?
I like the site www.kitchenmixgifts.com. They have all sorts of recipes for mixes in jars and make your own mixes for laundry, cleaning, foods, seasonings, etc.
Can't Log In on ThriftyFun?
Do you mean that you are trying to register for a user name and cant do that? Or, have you already registered and when you click on the log in, it wont let you do that? When you log in you have to type exactly the way you did when you registered, Capital letters...
Feeding Pets Vegetable Scraps
The humane society has information about human food that is poisonous to pets, go to www.hsus.org for the listing. Not only are grapes on the list, but raisins, walnuts, onions, onion powder, tea and salt are just a few things listed. I am glad that I checked...
Poll: How many pets do you have?
I have two dogs, Ruby and Reba; they are my babies, life would not be the same without them!
Removing Heavy Plastic Packaging From Products?
I use wire cutters to cut the heavy plastic packaging. I feel bad for anyone that has arthritis in their hands because it would be impossible for them to open their new purchases.
How Did Our Ancestors Do Their Laundry?
I have my great-grandparents copper boiler that they heated the water in on the stove, I just love it. But, of course, I dont use it to do laundry in, I store blankets in it!
Decorating My Husband's Garage?
You might check out www.decoratetoday.com, they have all different designs of wallpaper.
Alternatives to Band Aids?
I just tried the New Skin product and it works great. My hands are in water a lot and bandaids are always getting wet and needing to be changed; the New Skin is water proof and if it wears off after a few days I just reapplied.
Bad Odors When Our Furnace Turns On?
Try Urine Gone stain and odor eliminator that also comes with a black light to see where the stains are at. Call the Lakeside Collection at 1-847-444-3150, they sell it for $13.95.
Poll: How much credit card debt do you have?
The worst part is that I am still paying on things years later and dont even remember what it was that I had charged! One of my credit card bills last month had a minimum payment due of $12, the interest was $8, meaning a measly $4 would apply to the principal...
Alternatives to a Gift Registry?
I think it is a great idea asking for gift cards or cash, and I dont think it is rude; but, with three hundred guests someone is bound to think your idea is rude, you cant please all the people all the time! And, trust me, if your grandma wants to buy you a...
Oatmeal Instead of Cold Cereal
Hi Bobbie, I love oatmeal especially during our long, cold midwest winters! I have found recipes to make your own little packets of instant oatmeal on www.budget101.com.
Stains From Air Freshener on Bathroom Mirror?
I would try plain, old, straight rubbing alcohol. A lot of glass cleaners are made with rubbing alcohol and water, and I know you tried glass cleaner, but maybe undiluted alcohol will work.
In Praise of Vinegar
My doctor even recommended a vinegar and water solution for my swimmers ear infection!
Paper Valentine's Day Cards
I love your ideas, thank you! I have a six-year old friend coming for a visit and we always do a craft together; I cant wait to show her your ideas!
Painting My Daughter's Room?
When I was a girl and wanted an all purple bedroom, my parents wouldnt agree. What they did was paint a white base color and then used plastic bags that were all scrunched up and did a faux finish similar to sponge painting. You could do the same with a white...
