Resolving a Fee Dispute with My Dentist?
To me, this sounds very unprofessional. Good dentists not only know your teeth, your mouth, but also their own capabilities / limitations as well as the supplies and materials with which they work. You do have legal recourse, but you also have (to me, justifiable...
Painted Wire Flowers and Clover
Im thinking earrings, Toosa. Heart shaped. Thanks a bunch for suggesting this medium, and the step-by-step instructions!
Pickled Bean Sprouts
Cant wait to try this! Love bean sprouts in salads, but they rarely keep longer than a day after bringing them home from the grocery store. Thanks a bunch for posting!
Lentil Stew with Fried Mint Sauce
Sounds amazing! I cant imagine combining some of those flavours but am certainly going to give this recipe a try. Thanks for posting, Toosa!
Homemade Vegetable Bouillon
Thanks, Darlin! Ive been playing around, doing the same thing with a few leftovers ... some nice flavours!
Organizing Handicraft Projects
Thanks, Sweetie. One of the things I do best (said ever so humbly) is keep stuff organized. Drop a line anytime you want other hints / tips. Or pass my e-address to your beautiful mum.
Organizing Handicraft Projects
Good on ya, Sandi! Life is just so much easier when things are organized, right?
Trimming and Upkeep of Acrylic Nails
Thanks, Toosa! I usually just file mine down (it often takes a fair bit of time) and look forward to trying your recommendations.
Use Recycled Oven Racks for a Drying Rack
Those racks, rescued from defunct appliances, are also great with a backyard firepit! Toast or roast or otherwise make use of the heat to cook or keep something hot (and we already know the racks are made to withstand high temperatures). Great to take on camping...
Grow Your Own Ginger
Perfect timing! I was just about to throw out the last of my once-fresh ginger, read your note and checked that little piece of ginger .... Be darned if it hadnt sprouted! Its now safely ensconced in moist black dirt. Thanks a bunch, Toosa! I look forward to...
Use Plant Trays to Store Mugs and Glassware
Brilliant! Thank you. Ive been reluctant to pitch them and - thanks to your idea - now have a good resource for organizing jars and such (without spending a dime).
Chicken Vegetable Soup (Instant Pot)
Looks delish, Jess! Could you please let me / us (readers) know the cooking time (in case we dont have an Instant Pot)?
Storing Stuff in Other Stuff
Would also be great for jewellery (to keep pieces from getting tangled). Thanks, Sandi!
What Is This Houseplant?
Ive got one, too. It sits right beside my dieffenbahcia, so Im pretty sure theyre not the same family. Its a succulent, for one thing, and grows slowly.
Our Throwaway Society
Well said, Judy! One of the things I wish wed learn from Germany is that each household has a certain weight allotment for trash. Anything over that is taxed fairly heavily. We also seem to have forgotten how many hours go into earning the money we bring home...
Homemade Brown Sugar
Who knew! This is great, Toosa. No more struggling with brown sugar (light or dark) that just gets hard between bouts of baking.
Cauliflower Pear Stew
Sounds delicious, and thanks for posting. I particularly love the fact you dont use oil or butter (as so many recipes do; needlessly, I think)!
Crisp Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Another way is to skip the butter (your heart and waistline will thank you), lay sliced or grated skim-milk cheese on a slice of toast (from the toaster), place it on a cookie sheet under the broiler element of your oven. Keep the door ajar and watch closely...
Muffin Tin Asparagus Frittatas
No grease required if using silicone muffin cups, reduce fat content (and animal protein-based fats) by using egg whites, skim-milk parmesan and omit milk entirely. Add vegetable protein with hemp and / or ground flax. Other vegetables (chopped mushrooms, bell...
Homemade Cumin Spiced Cheese
I also love home-made cream cheese / ricotta, particularly with skim milk. Nutritional yeast with garlic powder add an excellent flavour as well as a bit of colour. Have had excellent success with such other additions as fresh basil, caraway seeds, ground-up...
What Is This Houseplant?
Could also be a Wandering Jew plant. Youll know if it starts vining like crazy. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/wandering-jew/growing-wandering-jew-plants.htm.
Crafting with Crown Royal Bags?
Maybe use an overlock stitch around the edges to prevent fraying before washing?
Fee for Home Construction Cleaning Job?
Construction debris could include nails, carpet / flooring remnants, stickers on windows, packing materials from light fixtures as well as kitchen and bathroom fixtures, sawdust, drywall dust everywhere. Have a look at the place before providing a quote? The...
Seasoned Baked Chicken Breasts
One of my favourites as well, but I hadnt thought to add thyme. Thanks a bunch for that. No oil necessary, by the way.
Crochet or Cross Stitch Using One Hand?
If you have time, try browsing a hardware store in the clamps and vise grips section? Im not sure the result would be inexpensive, but am certain you would find something to hold your embroidery hoop firmly in place.
Perfect Roasted Veggies
Consider lining aluminium pans with silicone mats or parchment paper at such high temperatures? For safety sake.
Take Pictures of Cars in Parking Lot
As one quite fond of my (as yet unblemished) car, and also prone to fitness, I far prefer to park at the far end of the parking lot. Cars are typically sparse and the walking to and fro helps keep me in shape.
Donating Fabric to Charity?
Check you local Rotary Club or other womens organizations: they often collect fabric to make quilts for those in need.
Cauliflower Cheese Crisps
Thanks very much for posting this, Attosa! I too have a salt tooth and am always on the lookout for recipes. You might also enjoy one of my favourites: http://www.theedgyveg.com/2016/05/30/vegan-bacon-make-vegan-bacon-using-rice-paper/
Stir Fry Vegetables with Quinoa
I love the idea of using veg on hand! At the moment, Im experimenting with savoury steel cut oats which, when soaked overnight, also have an excellent texture and health benefits. Ill be trying these oats in conjunction with quinoa: thanks for sparking the...
Fix A Broken Hanger With A Straw
Bamboo skewers work, too (with duct tape). Yes, plastic hangers are inexpensive, but why pitch them (then buy more plastic) when a simple fix can do the trick.
Shopping for Fabric Under $2.00 a Yard?
Keep an eye on your local fabric stores? Youll probably be able to find roll ends and perhaps even bargain sections. Seasonal fabrics often go on sale, too (after Halloween, for example, or Christmas).
Use Paper Plate As Mixer Splash Guard
Great idea! Thank you! (Cant begin to describe the aggravation, cleaning up spatters all over the counter. And walls. And sometimes even the floor.)
Cool Down Oatmeal with Frozen Fruits
Great idea (to say nothing of reducing the need for sweetener of any kind)!
Berry Lime Sorbet
Yumm! Cant wait to try it, and thanks very much for sharing your recipe. I particularly love the natural ingredients, most notably the absence of corn syrup (and derivatives).
Clothespin for Closing Sugar Packets
Would also work for those little packets of fresh flower food / powder. Thanks a bunch!
Pistachio Shell Flowers and Candle Holder
Lovely! Would make great gifts, and might be something youd consider selling?
Chicken Zoodle-Do
Terrific to see a recipe which doesnt call for obscene amounts of oil! Thanks for posting, and I look forward to trying this.
Altering a Blouse for a Large Bust and Smaller Waist?
Learning to sew darts can be a bit of a nuisance, but once youve mastered the skill, it will prove invaluable: https://www.google.ca/search?q=sew+darts+into+shirt&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&gws_rd=cr&dcr=0&ei=aW-1WZXCLIrkjwPolJjgCw#gws_rd=cr&kpvalbx=1. And of course...
What Is This Houseplant? (Kalanchoe)
Definitely Kalanchoe. You can tell by the thickness of the leaves: its a succulent.
Walking for Exercise
Who says we have to join a gym / fitness club to get in shape?! Thanks for the reminder / nudge and great example.
Make Your Own Gift Wrapping Paper
Brilliant idea! Thanks a bunch for posting this (I really hate throwing out all that paper and am delighted to find a way to use it). Thinking about ways to decorate that paper? No end, really. Sparkle nail polish, judicious use of spray paint over paper doilies...
Carry Masking Tape in Your Purse
Another option is to buy an inexpensive shower liner to keep in the car and simply unfold when buying soil or mulch, a big bag of flour or anything else which might easily make a mess if the bag splits.
Sweet and Savory Chicken Thighs
Looks great! Quick question? Do you reserve the remaining marinade (fridge or freezer) to use again?
Sautéed Kale
This looks great, Judy; thanks for posting! My kale is growing so big and fast I can barely keep up. This recipe will certainly help. Cheers, Rose Anne
Keep A Running Shopping List
Shopping / running errands on just one day each week is another way to save money, Shirley (as Im sure you know). Less money spent on gas (at least for us city dwellers who dont have a mountain from which to descend). I like to use a little shopping book (from...
Never Lose Your Keys Again
I too have been doing this for years. 90% of the time I wear jeans: the carabiner fits perfectly on a belt loop, and hangs on a coat hook by the back door when Im at home. A place for everything ....
Ironing Clothes Without an Iron
Another trick which works extremely well is to use a lint-free cloth, run it under very hot water, wring it out, make sure your garment is laying flat, and wipe the wrinkles away with the hot, damp cloth. Hang to dry, if necessary. (This is great for delicate...
Lightening Tanned Skin?
Im with Judy on this: stay out of the sun for a while (or cover up really well if you cant avoid going out).
Low Fat White Sauce
Like you, Im also working to minimize my daily fat intake. Thanks for the process pointer! I use water in place of milk and no butter whatsoever. A little nutritional yeast and a pinch of garlic powder add abundant flavour.
Expired Credit Cards for Storing Earphones
Brilliant! Those old cards are also great for cleaning counter tops (for those of us who bake and roll out dough) and - if caught without a windshield scraper in winter - do a good job of clearing ice from car windows.
Using Coffee Grounds on House Plants?
So many terrific answers and good advice! My two cents? If youre looking for (additional) natural fertilizer, visit a local greenhouse and ask about worm castings.
Freezing Red Potatoes
Please let us know how things turn out (when you use them)? Blanching before freezing makes sense (its what we do with a bunch of other things from the garden). As a kid, growing up on the farm? We put them in a big tub with plenty of peat moss between the...
Information on Maybe/Definitely Cassette?
Why not check song titles on youtube and see what you can find?
Products for a Sagging Neck?
Exercise the muscles under the skin. Here's a place to start: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L4KzaO7r3LE, but this looks pretty good, too: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=amaRb54I26k. When cleaning and moisturing facial skin, dont forget to also cleanse and...
Food Inspiration at the Market
Excerpt from my soon-to-be-published article on healthy choices: You think salads are boring? Think again! Quick, easy, and endlessly versatile, salads are one way to ensure we eat our veggies. Mix it up by using fresh spinach in addition to or instead of lettuce...
Asking Mom to Shave My Legs?
If you and your mother go shopping together, take her to the area where disposable razors are on display? Ask her advice in selecting the best one?
The Bracelet Legacy to a Florence Nightingale
I am forever amazed by the strength and resiliance of women, and the women who raised them to be strong and resiliant. Education is a terrific stepping stone, and of course youre proud. Congratulations to you both.
Bring Fruit to Potlucks or Church Dinners
Thrifty options can include frozen / thawed fruit, particularly in winter months when options for fresh are sometimes limited. Fruit salads using chopped apples, sliced oranges and perhaps even fruit canned in water (such as pears) or pineapple (typically preserved...
Propagating Basil From Cuttings
Thanks for the terrific tip (from one who also loves basil)! Ive just tried the same thing with cherry tomatoes (I managed to keep one alive in the house all winter), and wow! What a difference in timing! Seeds take a good six weeks to get going and even then...
Making An Easy Garden Path
Looks lovely, Ana! Did you happen to calculate the entire cost (or even cost per foot)?
Name Ideas for Natural Organic Body Scrub Business?
Be good if you could use the same company name for your massage services as well as products. Natural and organic are a bit redundant, but why not think about descriptors for massage therapy as well as topical products? Body Therapy comes to mind, but why not...
Name for Silverware Jewelry Business?
Isnt it great being part of a community (ThriftyFun) where people freely provide such great ideas? How about playing with the word a bit? Silverwear.
Cleaning Service Pricing Advice?
It makes sense to me to clean the place the first time and charge by the hour. Among the factors difficult to estimate are numbers of people, how many are kids (and how messy are they), do they have pets, do the adults pick up after themselves, do they do their...
Why Are There No Toilette Exhaust Fans?
Burning a match does reduce the worst of the odour (something about sulfuric acid). According to a plumber friend whose dad is an engineer, far greater numbers of toilets are not built against exterior walls (think commercial use: hotels, office buildings, restaurants...
Dealing with a Physical and Verbally Abusive Spouse?
I hope you find the courage to do whats right for yourself and your son, Sandy.
Buying Trader Joe's Many Cloves Garlic Sauce?
http://www.traderjoes.com/fearless-flyer/article/1510 or make your own (might take some time finding a recipe on Google)
Planning a Baby Shower for a Co-worker?
Parties are fun, right? How about calling all party planners as a subject line? Keep the body of your e-mail light-hearted and fun as well as confident that all your co-workers will want to be in on making the party a success (even if they only have a little...
Tom Kha Gai
Just to clarify (before I head to the Oriental market)? You dont really mean 13 cans of coconut milk?
Gift Ideas for Boyfriend's 15th Birthday?
Everyone seems to have good ideas (whether you have money or imagination), but I have a question. Why are you afraid to talk to your parents?
Camisole Fabric Too Shiny?
Some fabrics are just shiny and yes, look cheap. If you dont (or cant) return it, try minimizing the impact by wearing a blouse or suit jacket over it so that just a hint of the camisole is visible. I might also try fabric paint to tone down the shine.
Love and Money Loom Instructions?
Youtube is an excellent source for tutorials: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EXyFU98ydAg
Using Decoupage Glue to Attach Jewelry to Glass?
I agree with mom-from-missouri: resin is your best option for a durable and long-lasting result. Check youtube for instructions.
Homemade Soap Recipes?
https://www.google.ca/search?q=diy+honey+oatmeal+soap&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&client=firefox-b&gfe_rd=cr&ei=OMHiWIm8FcHM8geelavYCA
Blooming Cactus
Do you think the number of blooms are related to how root-bound the plant may be, Rita?
Job Ideas for a Teenager?
Why not get to know your neighbours? Knock on doors, introduce yourself, point out your house and ask if they need help with anything. Perhaps suggest a few things such as cleaning up the garage, raking the lawn, washing windows, vacuuming inside vehicles and...
Stopping Nail Biting Habit?
Fake nails (gel, at a nail salon) are really hard to chew through. Why not give it a try? Theyll not only help you break the habit but also give you a good idea how pretty your hands could be when your own nails have a chance to grow.
Recycle Your Own Bottles and Cans
Youth organizations volunteers (Scouts Canada, in my neighbourhood), happily pick up such items: its one way to donate without any real out-of-pocket expense.
Ways to Occupy the Hands of a Terminal Patient?
Would he be permitted to spend time with a small pet? Ive read that cats and dogs can be very therapeutic.
Wood Splitting on Bentwood Rocker?
Would carpenters glue and clamps do the job? (Not using it until the glue is thoroughly dry?)
Bidding on an Apartment Complex Cleaning Job?
Everyone has such great input, but no one has mentioned supplies and equipment. Will the client be providing all or will you be buying as needed? Wear and tear on your vacuum cleaner? Will you need to hire someone to help you? Factor in payroll costs as well...
Egg Tortillas
What a terrific idea, Shirley! Thanks for posting. Ill also be trying it with egg whites and perhaps some hemp seeds for veg-based protein. No end of possible combinations!
Finding Someone to Remove Trees?
With that much wood you might be able to sell it, Benson, with the cost of cutting and removal factored into the contract. If your trees are a fair size, maybe look into that as a viable option? (If youve ever purchased lumber you know its a valuable commodity...
Donating Christmas Wrappings to Charity?
Do you remember anything from this past Christmas? Ad campaigns or radio-station-hosted toy drives? Ask around and maybe someone can help spark your memory. Call a local toy store to inquire as well as the food bank in your area? Perhaps the Salvation Army...
Tips for Stress Free Shopping?
Brand loyalty, for many of us, Betty, means we dont necessarily look at options. For instance, if Ive always bought Quaker Oats and have never been unhappy with it, I dont look at other brands when buying oatmeal. Not when Im in a hurry, that is. On a more...
11th Birthday Ideas?
25 years from now Im betting your son would love the ongoing tradition of .... Why not start something the two of you can do every year on his birthday. And wont you both love looking back as the years go by. Could be something entirely separate from a party...
Protective Coating for a Styrofoam Handicapped Ramp?
Why not check out the commercially available options, see what they use, then check youtube for DIY (do it yourself) options. Stryofoam will fracture. Balsa wood is light but not necessarily durable. Fiberglass might hold up (depending on the thickness), but...
Attaching Photos to the Outside of Glass Blocks?
Would decopage work? I think varnish is the only thing required but youtube can certainly provide specifics. Your plans sound nice.
Half of House Power Not Working?
Check your breaker box before anything else. Id go so far as to flip everything off then on. Perhaps unplug an appliance or three on the not working side to see if that makes a difference? If the problem persists, do call the professionals. But ask the power...
Contacting Auntie in Australia?
Your auntie has moved since writing your mum? Have you tried a simple Google search with her name and Australia? You might be surprised. Other than that? Someone else suggested e-mailing the company where she works and that makes perfect sense. Good luck!
DIY Weekly Meal Planner
Great ideas, Tiffany! And planning ahead for meals and snacks would mean not buying any junk food? I think thats pretty smart. If its not in the house, the temptation wont be there, right? Every success to you and your brother in getting rid of those unwanted...
Grow Microgreens at Home
All kinds of seeds can be found at the grocery store, Judy. Fenugreek, for example (usually in the Asian foods section), or yellow mustard seeds from the spice aisle. Any legume will sprout as well (provided theyre not cut, as with split peas). I tried a bunch...
Grow Microgreens at Home
Check out this guy for tips / tricks about growing microgreens AND upcycling food containers at the same time. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pr_pzus8KYk
Remedy for Injured Finger Nail?
Well, it could be as simple as a bruise beneath the nail. If youve ever seen someone whos hit their finger or thumb with a hammer (accidentally of course, while pounding nails), youll know what I mean. Sometimes the nail bed turns black, depending on the severity...
Medical Power of Attorney and State Laws?
The persons to whom you refer were very probably not authorities. Please dont base your options on others opinions. You want definitive answers? Go to the source. Might take some doing to find the absolute authority (a medical board or some such), but enlist...
Homemade Fertilizer from Kitchen Scraps
All those kitchen scraps smell like, well, garbage. Not a bad thing, but not something I want in my house (to say nothing of attracting fruit flies). Those same lovely scraps, however, when chopped in the blender, with water, make great food for outdoor plants...
Living Room Paint Color Advice?
Cream on cream would look great, I think. If you want variety (and of course its your home, so personalize it to your hearts content), how about adding a bit of texture with those curtains? For instance, you could choose layers of sheer fabric with lace trim...
Complimentary Makeover
Dont forget the lovely ladies with Mary Kay Cosmetics who not only teach us how to apply make-up but also to care for our skin. They come to us, at our homes, at our convenience!
15th Birthday Idea?
In addition to the trampoline, table tennis, music and dancing, why not add make your own pizza? If youd make the dough and half bake it (individual sizes) before the party (it freezes well), you and your friends could slice and dice favourite toppings and...
Keeping in Touch with Friends When Changing Schools?
Judy is absolutely right, Kayla. Keeping friends requires effort.
Finding Long Lost Brothers?
Another option, after checking with the adoption agencies and talking to your birth parents (who may have access to information not granted you) would be to check the Church of Latter Day Saints. And no, you dont have to be a member of their congregation. I...
Keeping a Trailer Warm With No Heaters?
One of the ingredients of a winter emergency kit for the car is a candle: if waiting for roadside assistance and out of gas, one little candel will warm the interior of the car to help prevent frostbite. What does that tell us? If all the leaks are sealed and...
Curtain and Scatter Cushion Color Advice?
I like Judys idea of painting one wall grey: that would pull together the couch and carpet as well as white walls. What other colours go with grey, white, black and wine / burgundy? Silver accents, perhaps (candle holders, perhaps a table lamp, a knick-knack...
Drink Water to Lose Weight
Thanks for the reminder! Another friend was talking about the same thing not long ago and made a few suggestions to alleviate the boredom of ordinary water. Once in a while, she said, have a can of soda water / club soda. Its plain water with fizz to make it...
Herb Roasted Brussels Sprouts, Sweet Potatoes and Carrots
Egg whites work nicely in lieu of oil. Another option would be to soak all the prepared vegetables in enough water to cover, in the refrigerator, for an hour or two. Drain well, add spices / herbs, toss as one would a salad, and bake. Not only do the seasonings...
Use of the Apostrophe
I am so glad you posted this, R. Barbara. Thank you! Im finding misuse is increasing, perhaps due to sheer laziness or perhaps, more accurately, we cant be bothered while texting. Correct spellings as well as punctuation remain the hallmark of educated individuals...
Remedy for a Frizzy Perm?
Conditioner, conditioner, conditioner. Egg yolks are good, but also look at leave-in conditioners. Dont blow-dry your hair if you can avoid it, and try to not use products such as gel or hair spray.
Help for Hot Flashes?
First of all, these symptoms are normal and a natural part of our aging process. For some, hot flashes last years. If you want to be on drugs for as long as they, last? Well, I wouldnt recommend it and its hardly thrifty. Homeopathic remedies include drinking...
Serger Slows Down and Stops Sewing?
Regular maintenance for our favourite equipment is a good idea (in much the same way we go see a doctor for check ups). And, just like we choose healthy foods? Taking good care of that equipment helps it last longer.
Never Too Late to Continue Your Education
Way to go! Youre a terrific inspiration (even if you dont know it) to not only your kids but all the people in your life who tell themselves theyre too old (to do any number of things). Best of all? I love the fact youre a woman and not selling yourself short...
Replacing the Turn Clasp on Vintage 50s Leather Purse?
A good shoe-maker / repair guy has all the tools and would probably be the best person to consult / ask.
Frittata Loaf
Of course whole eggs would work, JMardinde. Im not sure youd be able to tell the difference, but why not try both and let me know?
Frittata Loaf
All depends on your definition of healthy, Pamela. I find lower fat works for me. Perhaps others also watching their fat intake would also find it beneficial. And of course it also works with whole eggs.
Bleaching Hair on Arms?
Im sorry to hear you hate any part of yourself. I (personally) think that multi-hued hair (like on a deer hide) is lovely and interesting and probably perfect for your skin colour. Judys article is good but doesnt address the issue of light. Although I may...
Bobbin Case for Sewland Kids' Sewing Machine?
http://s861.photobucket.com/user/uhct/media/Sewland%20SM402/SM402%20Manual/Pg9.jpg.html?sort=3&o=15 From the manual (good images) it certainly appears a bobbin case is necessary. Perhaps contact the company to purchase one?
Kitchen Paint Color Advice?
I lean toward the warmer, more welcoming colour, but Ive also found that visitors tend to spend more time in my kitchen / dining area (which is fine, of course). I guess it depends where you want to do most of your entertaining?
Wear Leggings to Protect Your Legs
Other terrific ways to prevent varicose veins? Keep your weight down. Invest in good shoes. Walk regularly (to keep the blood flowing in all those veins). Minimize salt intake as well as fatty foods (which clog blood vessels). Consider natural blood thinners...
Move In/Move Out Cleaning Rates?
Take a walk through, estimate how many hours youll need and ensure it wont be more grimy between the time of your inspection and the date they want to hire you. Your hourly rate plus travel time (one way) plus supplies? Are you taking your own vacuum cleaner...
Iron Left Mark on Dress?
As Judy said, you havent specified the material or if the stain has been set for a while. One of your options is to buy fabric paint, another (if youre good at sewing) is to replace the cream portion (with any colour you like).
Yarn and Crochet Needle Donation for School?
Learning to crochet is a terrific way for anyone to become more confident! Perhaps ask your students to consider any senior citizens in their neighbourhood. If a child came to my door, Id give one of mine.
New Perm Seems Straight?
Sometimes the weight of long hair pulls the wave or curl straight. Before going back to the salon, you can try a couple of things: wash or thoroughly wet your hair, squeeze a small amount of gel or wax onto your palms and rub your hands together (youll be repeating...
Using Shredded Paper as Mulch?
You can, yes, but try to avoid newsprint with coloured inks (which, Ive heard, arent the kindest thing you can do to your soil or the produce which grows in close proximity).
Value of Chambers's Encyclopaedia?
Unfortunately, unless you can find someone who collects archaic information, the books no longer have value (from an academic perspective). The contents are outdated.
How to Clean Shrimp
Love your idea using a crochet hook to pull out the vein! Truly excellent suggestion. However, may I suggest cutting the carapace down the back instead of removing the shell? Cutting just through the shell and into the meat far enough to access and remove the...
Gift Ideas for Boyfriend's 15th Birthday?
One of the things were best at (women) is coming up with creative solutions. If you and he want to earn money, for instance, why dont you come up with an idea how you both can do that, working together. Your gift to him? As many hours working side by side with...
Getting Hair Back to Natural Color After Dyeing?
Can you wait for it to grow out? If youll look at the new growth, the roots, youll see your natural colour coming back but - depending how long it takes your hair to grow, it might be a while before its long enough for you to cut off all the brownish purple...
Kitchen Paint Color Adice?
If you care about the psychology of colour, do a bit of research. If you prefer your kitchen to be more relaxing, think about a different choice?
Shopping for Walmart Masterchef Coffee?
Why not ask the store manager? If enough people say something ....
When Frugal is Not!
One great question I ask myself? Do I need this, or do I want it? World of difference between the two and, in being honest with myself, I tend to spend a lot less.
Insurance Claim and Stolen Vehicle?
If the vehicle is, in your opinion, driveable, you would be committing fraud by taking the money. Do the right thing, have the insurance company examiners take a look and re-assess any damage. You might also want to have it thoroughly checked out by a reputable...
Orange Zest Chicken Breasts
Excellent! Thank you. Ill be omitting the butter and roasting the breasts in the oven (same cooking time).
Grandchild Not Grateful for Birthday Gift?
Courtesy is a reasonable expectation, in my opinion. And if we dont remind members of the younger generation that such simple things are important, it wont be long until were surrounded by rudeness. As the elders in the crowd, were obligated to teach a few...
Displaying Pressed Pennies and Tie Tacks?
Acrylic resin. Sample: http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Encapsulate-Insects-In-Resin/
Vintage Tins for Storing Foodstuffs
Even better? Find someone who works in a commercial kitchen and ask them to save the big jars for you. Sauerkraut, pickles and all kinds of things come in those big jars. The advantage? You can tell at a glance how much flour you have left or if you need to...
Oil as Substitute for Butter in Baking
The healthier option is to substitute zero-fat greek yogurt for butter as well as oil.
Permed Hair Not Curly Enough?
Let your hair air dry after washing (i.e., leave yourself enough time you dont need to blow dry it before leaving for work). And while its drying, dab a bit of gel on your hands, rub your palms together then scrunch the gel into your hair. Im not sure thats...
12th Birthday Party Ideas?
Sleeping bags, living room floor .... Who sleeps anyway? You can safely expect chatter and giggles most (if not all ) of the night.
