Creative Bartering
Hi terri, I am totally for bartering. You say he will possibly buy her car-not good enough. Make sure your friend has the barter in detail on paper signed by both. You hearin me, Pamela?
Make Money by Selling Old Books
Hey Kat cool-I have old books/Stevie Wonder by the beach album and old stuff-dont know how to sell them. Not keen on the shipping stuff either/have laptop-no printer/pictures. Any advice? E-mail me prwoodworth AT wbhsi.net Thanks, Pamela-dont do links-security...
Is the Job on Craigslist Legitimate?
Although I havent been to Craigslist. I learned some very important information. Good to know. Thank you much, Pamela.
Ask for What You Are Looking for at Garage Sales
I totally agree with you. We have done many garage sales and had many sales. You are right on.
Dryer Sheets for Dusting
I like bounce too. Also when drying clothes the dryer sheet works great to clean the lint filter trap thing-no particles floating off everywhere.
Bargain Plants at Garden Centers
Hi, what is the big box home improvement store and how do you know the day after the vendors go through the plants? Thank ya, Pamela.
Reuse Packing Paper for Crafts
HI there, I dont have kids but, this is a really good thing-I started drawing etc, when I was a kid-I have drawn alot since-not lately but, I do have 3 rolls of butcher paper should I get the right setting and take it up again-this is something that will stay...
Gardening: Wood Shavings in the Garden
Lookin good, I think though, that the wood takes nitrogen to break down-which comes from the soil over a period of time-so you just amend the soil with compost, if there is a problem with snails or slugs-that would deter them too. I vote yes.
Be Grateful for What You Have
Family is the important thing and obviously God. When or if anything adverse happens to our loved ones-nothing else matters.
Freeze Berries on a Baking Pan
Thats really cool-but in Oregon I picked blackberries and promptly put them on a metal sheet pan-froze them like marbles. Didnt need spray, then into freezer bags flat layer.
Patch Kids Pants With Shirt Sleeves
Cool idea-kinda takes me back to the 70s-the google ad for $80.00 custom shirts doest fit in there tho-oh well. Pamela.
Cleaning With Lemon Juice?
Thank you so much for your input on cleaning stuff with lemon juice/baking soda-lemon juice does smell better than than vinegar. If I may-does anyone know how to clean the bathtub faucet/showerhead/drain from the white calcium?buildup and any non fume ways...
Tater (Calico)
Cool, sounds like you are best friends. Cherish her, shell probably go on walks with you too. My best friend Calico about 15, had to move and leave in a cat sanctuary last year. We were so tight. Know she cant understand why its a tear jerker. Cats can so be...
Radar (Pomeranian/Dachshund)
God bless you. What can I say that has not been expressed. We need more people like you that sincerely care for animals. Way to go.
Does My Kitten Have Worms?
Fleas, you may not see there, are a host for worms. Easy way to find out is to watch where kitty does his/her stuff and check it out for little white pieces. You cant miss it and check out her/his behind right after-and frequently-but be mellow about it. There...
Cap Caulk Tube With Clipped End
Well that sounds cool depending on how much you cut off and it needs to be at an angle. You can also insert a long nail that fits the opening-just a thought. Pamela
Lick Your Fingers to Open Plastic Bags
Instead, go to produce section with water spray and wet a couple fingers.
Save and Freeze Cooking Water
Hello preserver, I think this an excellent idea unless the veggies are coated with pesticides/herbicides/and fungicides-I love to drink the cookin water from steaming or boiling veggies but, I dont know how many cides Im drinking. I am totally for home grown...
Artemis the Cat
Far out-shes a happy camper/youre a happy camper. Do her good. She will be youre best friend for years.
In Memory of Millie
Its a tear jerker when they are no longer with you, but you have pictures and good memories that helps. Aces to you for taking her home from the pet shop.
Dog Has Soft Stool With Mucus?
Sounds like she needs her anal glands cleaned. No biggie-Would tell you how-but, you dont seem to know about-call your vets office @ ask.
Growing New Houseplants From...
Ya, did that with my Jade plant some years back-works great. Forgot about that - thanks
Controlling Fleas in the House?
Try Diatomaceous Earth-safer-check it out on the net-all natural-made from tiny fossilized watered plants. Do not breathe or get in your eyes-but,man we put it all along the entryways of home-no roaches,ants-etc-etc. zow. Totally dehydrates them. None inside...
In Memory of Tessa (Yorkshire Terrier)
I can relate to your pain of losing a best friend and companion. Its not easy-they donot live long enough-but, they are well worth the good times and memories.
Ben, Henry and Tammy Faye (Turkeys)
Sorry about your truck, but cool that they are your animal friends.
Plywood Table
Nelda that is really cool but, you need to tell us how you did it ok? The steps and all. Thank you much.
Oolong (Tuxedo Cat)
You know you are so close to your cat friend when you have nick names. I had several for my best friend and she knew all of them and we also communicated without English. Cats are so cool.
Honey (Chow Chow)
It seems like Honey is a godsend for you and for Honey and you are socializing her so right. Well done, keep it up. You know more than you know and keep on doing what your doing.
Kane The Dog
Cool, Kane kinda looks alot like a corgi , they are the best of both worlds-they love to get out there and go(cattle dogs) but, also love to snuggle with you-does kane run and drop on his back and roll over-then look at you ever so cute. They are ever so smart...
Fancee (Pekingese Mix)
First off Bless you for rescuing Fancee. I dont understand how her insides were on her outsides-If this is a totally true thing-then you definitely have to post the name of the vet and location of spaying-you owe it to all future dogs/cats/animals so they never...
Eco-Friendly Alternatives To Fabric...
Hi there, are you for real? Im gonna try this-you said 1 fourth cup bakin soda in wash softens fabrics/and really a wad of aluminum foil will replace a dryer sheet? If that works far out, and thanks man. Pamela
Lucy (Calico Mix)
wow=wow I hope so much youre lucy wins. She is like identical to my iffy sue. Your cat is 18 months and a rescue. My iffy sue is 18 years and a rescue. A heartbreaker she is currently in a cat sanctuary in Oregon-they are really good to her but, we were so...
Lucy (Calico Mix)
Im sorry lucy didt win the contest-I saved her picture-even tho a bit of a tear-jerker you know because she looks identical to my iffy sue-be her best friend and shell be your best friend-cats are very smart and they know lots of stuff if youre in tune with...
In Memory of Maggie (Dog)
What a loving sweet expression. You and Maggie were blessed to have your time together.
Cow and Calf in the Snow
Wow, man you are fortunate your calf is so hardy cool not literally and you have a really good mama cow.
What Breed is My Dog?
Hey, I dont know what breed woody is but, he is cuter than heck-puts a smile on my face.
Coffee Filters Instead Of Paper Towels
Wow if the coffee filters are cheaper than paper towels. Sounds a darn good idea to me that I will for sure be usin. Thanks, man.
Quickly Clean Your Bathtub and Shower
I love your method but, what kinda fumeless cleaner to use? thanks.
Cubby (Orange Tabby)
Hes a comfy lookin happy camper. I hear you about waking you early. Our cat friends live longer than our dog friends-youll have lots of good time years together. Way to go for adopting him.
Bring Tea for the Mall
Im with you, except for putting the tea bags in the diaper bag-maybe find a different place, like your pocket or something.
Bob (Chihuahua and Pomeranian Mix)
Kudos to you and yours-remember to get his perspective. He is only about 6 inches tall and we are giants to him. If you get down on the ground. You can kinda get his perspective on what he is experiencing. Whole different trip down there and what is going on...
Use a Post-It to Clean a Keyboard
I also use a paint brush, however I would like to know what compressed air you can use? That would bring out the stuff thats down under.
Google Searches for Free Samples and Coupons
How did you create a separate account for free samples-I have vista-and how do you do google news for free samples that takes you directly to manufacturer? Thank you much.
Keeping Mice Out of My House?
Mice are cute little critters but, we dont want them running amok in our homes-I totally agree with Cyinda, but, please be a loving cat person. Cats are so cool. Please dont take one into youre home unless you can relate to them. If you can relate to them they...
Happy (Dog)
Happy is cool and so are you. Thank you for getting her out of shelter, must have bee tough seeing all the dogies waiting for homes. Bet shes a happy camper now.
How Do I Get Rid of Ants Outside?
Try diatomaceous earth-it is all natural from ocean fossils, a pulverized-powder. It totally works for roaches/crickets/and is supposed to work for ants-it desiccates them-like sucks the liquid out. We scatter outside in a line to the entryway etc. works like...
Giovanni (Housecat)
Why would you leave him alone for days? Hes not diggin that. He is telling you so.
Buying a Citronella Dog Training Collar?
Please dont go there--its not youre dogs problem-its kinda you-check out Cesar Millan please.
Use Baking Soda To Stop Bleeding
It didnt sting me at all-used it like three times on my hands. Works for me.
Josie (American Long Haired)
I so agree with MisMachado. Josie looks so contented and secure in his home.
Dryer Sheets for Insect Repellent
For real because Im in AZ, triple digits temps, I do my computer outside at night and man I have to put on long britches. Like its not hot enough, does it hurt your skin any? if this works, it will be really cool. The mosquitoes didnt mess with me at all in...
Dryer Sheets for Insect Repellent
Perhaps we have different mosquitoes here in AZ, tried the bounce dryer sheets, didnt work worth jack. Sure hoping it would work but, no go. Gotta give a thumbs down because I still got lots of skeeters bites, and they are so darn itchy. So I still have to...
Cook with Butcher Paper for Easy Clean-up
I have three rolls of old butcher paper for doin pencil drawin, but, Im pretty sure if I put in the oven, Id have a fire. I dont think Id go there.
What Breed is My Dog?
If you paid an arm and a leg for a purebred you should have akc papers. People are out to make money breeding dogs, when there are millions who are homeless. If you got ripped off money wise I understand, but, if not and maybe pupper isnt purebred, you and...
Use Citronella Soap as Mosquito Repellent
What is citronella soap and in what form do you buy it and where? Is it spendy? AZ skeeters love to munch on me at night and in the triple digits. I hate to put on long clothing. Thank you much.
Fic the Cat
Far out on your best friend of 20 yrs 1 mo-just wonderin you sure your new kitten isnt freaked out and way scared?
Are the Dishes Clean or Dirty?
How about keep the door latched if the dishes are clean-unlatch the door if the dishes are not cleaned yet. Just a thought.
Removing Lint from the Dryer
Dont manicure my nails but, have been using spent dryer sheet to clean lint trap and top of dryer-works rather well.
Put Ice in Dogs Water in Summer
Right on-learned from my grandpa to put ice cubes in water for dogs-cool-for a while. Youre a good caring person for dogs. Im with ya.
Use Your Bicycle For Everything
Far out Joan. Recently moved with folks, no car now. Im thinking of 3-wheeler bike, is yours? Didnt realize you could tote 40 lbs+. And if you have cats, way cool. I had to leave my 15 year friend in a cat sanctuary. Keep on keeping on. Pamela AZ
Removing Oil Stains From Carpet
Id like to try this-but, doesnt the lemon juice/bakin soda bleach the carpet somewhat?
Use a Window Fan To Cool Home
My dad does this in AZ during some nights, depending. Not so much in summer, toasty city at night, but, other times I stood outside the open windows and out comes the hot air. Good idea for sure.
Cleaning Double Track Window Frame
Your window looks really cool, I moved from Coquille, OR to AZ with my folks. I be poor (rip off do it yourself divorce of 29 years). Anyway gave ya the thumbs up, good luck man.
Cut Sponges in Half
Hey, good idea and I gotta give ya the thumbs up pbp. I moved from Coquille couple years back. Pamela
Diatomaceous Earth for Bug Control
xintexas: Hi there, Ace Hardware is where my Dad purchased, possibly Lowes might carry it also. Its good natural stuff.
Cha Cha (Chihuahua)
Im laughing because she is so darn cute and Im still laughing when I look at her photo-what a cutie-brightened up my day for sure
Paddy (Labrador - Terrier)
I can relate with his movin his eyes to the object. My iffysue cat did the same. Its an unspoken animal language, so cool you picked up on that
Lumpy (Cat)
Cool Mark and Lumpy. I can relate with the age and I know the close bond. What can I say that you dont know.
Jilly (Angora Goat)
Gotta say she looks a bit thin, however. I did have a Saanen goat, sunshine who had a kid Hanna, and man they were so cool. Would go on walks with me and just good friends. I can relate.
In Memory Of Sheba (Black Lab/Golden Retriever)
Its a tear jerker I know. Our best friends dont live very long, however, remember remember all the good times. You would never have had if your friend never came into your life.
Shnookums (Maine Coon Cat)
Youre right on -they do know nick names, cats are so so cool-so intelligent if you understand them.
My kitten won't stop sucking on me!
I think kitty was weaned and taken from mama way to early. I dont know answer but, maybe there are temporary substitutes to get through the weeks he missed and then maybe another kitty friend may be a good thing.
Removing Mold From Books?
I moved from Oregon to Arizona, brought my whole box of really old collectible books 1800s 1900s, did not know how to restore them and trashed them. What a bummer, they had mildew.
Cochise (Collie)
Collies are totally far out-require a lot of grooming but, its a cool thing-when I was young my doggie bud (one of two) was a sable collie at 4 months and lived then 14 years-we did 4-H state fair and some akc shows, he was so intelligent /tuned in to each...
Lighting Matches In Breezy Areas
Ok, I kinda meant downright wind commin from all directions. Gotta pick your moments when you have a few-just sayin.
Scenery: Old House Taken Over By Vines
Is this for real? What is the name of this vine, and where is it located? Thanks, we would like to know. Im sorry about the fall, yours that is.
Jasper (Welsh Pembroke Corgi)
You are in for a real treat. Dodgie and I were together 12 years, lived to 14 years, he was my sidekick, tri color also, you have the best of both worlds. They love to cuddle and love to get up and go, in time time he will know what youre going to do a split...
My Frugal Life: Surviving The Economic Crisis
Hello there, if you are unwillingly care taking for 16 cats, how about trying to to find some of them a home they would be better off (and you too). Just sayin.
Olive (Maltese)
Cool for you but, she is not feelin good about it. Just sayin, surprised, Pet Smart didnt pick up on it?
Remedies for Healing Sore Gums Due to Dentures?
The one I use that heals gum sores is rinsing with like listerine-I use the one dollar bottle from .99 only or $tree. Takes a few days but, its always worked for me. I do have major denture issues too.
Daisy (Jack Russell)
Daisy looks like a sweetie-might wanna check out tri color welsh corgis-looks a lot like she has a lot of corgi in her-and they are the best friends. Enjoy
Heated Insoles From Sun Deflectors
Laniegirl I kinda don t get it either? Far out if it works, but how?
Hydrogen Peroxide to Induce Vomiting In Pets
I believe this was also recommended to me some back by a vet assistant for my dog-thought to have lapped up some radiator coolant in a pool of water-doesnt take to much hp and it works well to induce vomiting--turned out he didnt injest coolant-so he was a...
Baby Sisters (Cats)
Right on. I moved down to AZ with folks. Im 58 (30 year vet trip) anyway, godsend is a sweet calico. My mama passed over Jan 2nd. Round came, I call her spunky, we bonded. She came when we needed each other. Not my house so she can only be outside, but were...
