Small Fans To Keep My House Cooler
While it probably feels a lot more comfortable with the air blowing over your skin, it is not possible for fans to reduce the air temperature. All it is doing is blowing it from the back of the fan to the front of the fan. That doesnt cool it, it just moves...
Other Uses for a Waffle Iron?
I grew up on waffle toasted cheese sandwiches. Just put the sandwich together as usual and instead of frying in a pan, put it/them in the waffle iron. I have a large square one and can fit four sandwiches made on standard bread.
Slushy Maker Reviews?
We have a Rival Snow Cone maker that is about 2 years old. I dont know if this is what you are asking about, but we like it very well and it uses regular ice cubes so we can make treats with no advance notice (some makers require you to freeze water in a special...
Buying an Olive or Cherry Pitter (Cherry Stone)?
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Family Closet for Organizing Laundry
Id love to see a picture of your laundry room! Would you consider posting one? Maybe youll win Tip of the Week!
Fun Game for Reunions or Game Nights
That game sounds like lots of fun and no, Ive never heard of it before this. Now if I can just remember it until the next family reunion or ward party . . . .
Mildew Smell Coming From My Car's Air Conditioner?
The mildew probably got started by running only the max A/C. That recirculates the cabin air, which is moist. Using the regular A/C dries out the air. If you run only the max A/C, it leaves moisture in the unit and mildew grows. Im not sure how to get rid of...
Shower Curtain Keeps Falling Down?
Take it down and screw it out until it is longer than the space between the two walls. Then youll have to really PRESS it back up but it should hold. If the problem is that your rod screws itself back in and gets too small that way . . . Id say if some duct...
Repairing a Mirror?
Call a glass shop. They can be resilvered, but I dont know if it is a do-it-yourself kind of job.
Frugal Birthday Party Ideas?
I have given several birthday parties for $20 or less. I made bean bags from scraps of fabric and dry beans that were too tough to eat. We played games with them such as tossing the bags into a (clean) waste basket. We dropped clothes pins into a canning jar...
Using Laundry Tablets When Traveling?
Now and then they come back in style and are available for awhile. They were available about three years ago but I havent seen them recently. What I do is prepackage the detergent Ill need in single-use quantities in inexpensive zipper sandwich bags. You can...
Cub Scout Banquet Decorations?
I dont think the decorations need to be Blue and Gold. Thats just the name of the banquet because they are the Cub Scout colors. Since the banquet is in February it is probably too late to have a unit on those CO2 rockets. You could easily use them for the...
Afghan Stitch Tips?
Since you put the crochet hook through only half the loop (is that the way you are doing it?) it is going to roll. You might put fringe on the ends when you are done to help it lay flat. Another option would be to crochet a border all the way around it after...
Very Dry Lips?
I had something similar years ago and I went to see a dermatologist about it. He watched me as we talked and pointed out I was biting/scraping the sides of my lower lip and just past them as a nervous habit while I talked. I broke that habit and havent had...
Stacey's Christmas Tradition
What a great idea--nothing like serving someone else to lift your own spirits.
Budget Kitchen Makeover
Im not seeing the changes you mentioned. Is this the right picture? I was hoping to see your new tiles.
Garden Gate and Path
I dont know exactly what a path garden is, but I have to say it is LOVELY!! Your gate too!
Sore Cracked Nipples from Breastfeeding?
Petroleum jelly is okay to use, but be sure to wipe it all off before your baby nurses. Wiping it off might hurt, so I suggest getting some Lansinoh lanolin instead. It is safe for the baby to have in his/her mouth. You can buy it in drug stores or in the baby...
Musty Smell In House After Professional Carpet Cleaning?
Two things popped into my head. One, the water in the cleaner might have reactivated some old mold from a water leak or something like that that had dried, and now it smells again. Two, your carpet might not have gotten dry enough this time, allowing the carpet...
How do bugs get into a light bulb?
They cant get into the actual bulb itself because it is sealed. But they sure do like to get into the glass covers over the bulb!
Mowing Designs On Your Lawn?
Yes, I believe it is. If the grass is long enough, it will push over each direction as you mow back and forth. When you go the second time perpendicular to it, youll push the grass over again a different way and itll look like a checkerboard. I think your grass...
Putting the Garden to Bed for the Winter
You make cleaning up the garden sound like so much fun! No wonder your grandchildren like to help!
Never Fail Pie Crust
Be sure to check for the total amount of liquid. Adding an additional 1/3 cup of liquid to a pie crust recipe will give you a batter rather than a dough, and will not give you the normal results.
Cleaning a Stainless Steel Griddle?
You can use steel wool or Brillo pads. Your pan is practically indestructible!
Planting and Growing Tomatoes?
I think this tip may work in areas with lots of rain, but in the arid west, if you dont water your tomatoes, they will die. Tomatoes only need to be watered once or twice a week, regardless of how you water them. If they are watered too much, youll get lots...
Preserving Fig Jam Without Canning?
Why not try canning it? It sounds like you know how to make jam. You do need canning jars, but they are readily available this time of year in grocery stores. You dont need a special canning pot for the canning, just use a normal big pot or kettle that you...
Saving Money on Your Wedding Cake
Several years ago I worked as a wedding hostess at the Joseph Smith Memorial Building in Salt Lake City. One of my duties was to cut the wedding cake, so I saw all kinds. One of my favorites was a series of about five cakes all decorated differently, but in...
Removing Make Up?
Im thinking if you have these items on hand you could just as easily have a small package of baby wipes (make up remover), a travel bottle of shampoo, and a chapstick stashed in a zipper bag in the glove box of your car.
Big Tomato Plants, But No Tomatoes?
Overwatering also causes the plants to grow big with few tomatoes. That is what happened to me when I planted mine in a flower bed and then watered them along with the flowers. You can wait to water until the plants just start to wilt. It might be only once...
Trying to have baby?
Please, please, please check out http://www.fertilethoughts.com and click on the tab for bulletin boards. You can look all over the site to see which specific bulletin boards are most interesting and pertain to you. You will find a huge source of information...
Frugal Rubber Duck Baby Shower Idea
Im a great believer that parties do not have to be expensive at all. You came up with a really cute theme and darling decorations!
Dyeing or Painting Stained Cloth Seats?
Like the suggestion below--it is really easy to recover the kinds of chairs that have the seat that screws off. Please try this instead of coloring them. Youd probably have to take the seats off to do that anyway, so why not just recover them with some great...
Attaching Ribbons to Cards?
Id say if the ribbon is staying relatively well, leave it alone. If the card is just to look at (a letter or an announcement/invitation) its not going to get lots of actual use where youd want to reinforce it. I think the hairspray is unnecessary and will show...
Wholesale Source for Foaming Soap Dispensers?
Pampered Chef sells them, but they sure arent at wholesale prices!
Continuing Your Education
In addition to the value of self-education, Ive found most 30+-somethings (including me, when I went back) are highly motivated when they do go back to college and do really well with great GPAs!
Volvo Car Manuals?
If you dont need it immediately, Id also keep checking back with eBay as that will likely be where you get the best price.
Online Dating Advice?
I met my husband online over 7 years ago. My suggestion is to write to guys in threes. One youll never hear back from, one will do what you mentioned in your original post, and one will write back and be a pen pal to you. Who knows how that one will turn out...
Spots on Kids Clothing?
I dont know if this is the same thing or not, but I was having trouble with small brownish yellow spots on my clothes that went through the dryer. It turned out to be a worn strip of fuzzy fabric that goes between the rotating drum and the case of the dryer...
Making a Memory Box
Those are neat. I am a bit of a packrat, so a number of years ago I got a shadow box with glass doors and decided I could collect souvenirs from places Ive visited and lived IF the souvenir will fit on the tiny shelf! I like your idea of having one for each...
Ice Cream Social Decorations and Recipes?
Depending on how many guests you are expecting, if you want to serve them all home made ice cream, make several batches before the party and store them in plastic containers in the freezer. That way everyone can have real home made ice cream at the same time...
Shabby Chic Bedroom Decorating
I love the whole room, from the green paint, to the neat quilt, to the picket fence, to the cutie on the bed. I like the use of the narrow space by putting in the shelves. Im about to decorate two little girl rooms and love seeing new ideas and how other people...
Storing Grated Cheese?
Be sure to freeze your cheese, whether you buy it shredded or shred it yourself. Otherwise it will mold. Dont ask how I know this. Your potatoes and onions should be stored in a dark, cool, dry place, but not the fridge. The cold will make some of the starch...
Organizing Your Change?
I dont need to organize my coins, because I spend them. I know lots of people use paper bills and just let the coins build up. I try to pay the exact amount of the coinage because it keeps me from getting more, and it gets rid of what I have. The clerks are...
Lawn Fertilizer Tips?
Letting the lawn clippings fall back on the grass adds nitrogen to the lawn and eliminates the need to bag the clippings and send them to the landfill.
Finding Nemo Centerpiece Ideas?
What about enlarging a picture of Nemo, then coloring two of them with bright markers, cutting along the edges, then gluing or stapling the two together back to back with a little stuffing in between the layers to make it 3-D. Then insert a stick into the bottom...
Printing Pictures For Graduation Announcements?
If possible, look at the pictures at home first on your computer. Then erase the ones you dont want and take your memory card to the photo store. You can print the picture you want off the memory card. Alternately, you can save the picture you want on a floppy...
Folding Sign for a Shop
That is a good looking sign! I love shops like yours with a sign on the sidewalk.
Wrap Flashlights With Fluorescent Tape
Im not sure flourescent tape would help, but Im thinking glow-in-the-dark tape would help if there is such a thing. I guess youd also have to keep it out in the open (vs. in a dark drawer) so the tape could get charged up.
Is there really a way to earn a living at home?
Sharon,Ky has an excellent idea. Depending on where you live, you can make a lot more than $10/hr. Im in Nevada and was quoted a church friend rate of $15/hr down from her usual $20/hr for a move-out cleaning. Another idea for both you and the mother whose...
Oak Hardwood Floor Quick Fix?
Sanding and properly finishing the floors would be a huge mess . . . but soooooo worth it! At about the time your house was built carpeting was new and exciting and so much better than old-fashioned wood floors. Builders continued to put down hardwood floors...
Clip Art For Chore and Duty Charts?
You might try going to google.com and clicking on the tab for images. Then type in what you are looking for. Right click on the pictures you want and you can usually copy them. My mom and I did this when we made up an eating chart for my dad when he first got...
How Much Should It Cost To Feed 7 People?
If you are very, very thrifty, you can do it on that. I know this isnt what you asked, but I think your dh is waaaay out of line in asking you to do this (have his family move in with you). Unless there is a serious financial need in your family, I think you...
Painting Over An Asbestos Ceiling?
If it really is asbestos, DONT SAND IT!!! That will release asbestos particles into the air and you will breathe it in. The best thing would be to just paint over what you already have and further contain the asbestos.
Strawberry Syrup Recipe?
Ill have to say this recipe sounds REALLY good! Ive never heard of this and cant wait to try it out!
Freshening the Air
I use just one or two cinnamon sticks along with some cloves. If I have fresh oranges, I put in some pieces of the orange peel. Yum!
Apple Juice For The Skin
Im pretty sure any liquid will help keep your skin hydrated. Your skin will grow regardless of what you eat or drink, so you are safe on that.
Baked Potato Tips?
The way you describe making them will actually give you a steamed potato instead of a baked potato. Restaurants prefer to do them this way because they hold well and can be served a long time after they are cooked. A true baked potato is baked in just the skin...
Meeting DECENT Singles Online?
If you are LDS (Mormon) there is a site called www.ldsfriends.com. Thats where I met my wonderful dh! ;-)
Games for a Baby Themed Birthday Party?
Put soda or Kool Aid in baby bottles and have a race to see who can drink it the fastest.
Collecting Baby Items for Orphans in Romania?
Put out the word at your church and Ill bet people will donate. So many baby gifts are given to babies and they grow so quickly that most clothing shows little if any wear. Many people who are done having babies dont know what to do with their childrens outgrown...
Ralph Lauren Garden Floral "sweet Petal" LWP09603w?
I ran a search on eBay and didnt come up with anything. http://tinyurl.com/5ct4t If I were you Id check back about once a week to see if a roll comes up for auction, then GRAB IT!
Removing the Air from Zip Lock Bags
Hehe, depending on what is in the bag, I SIT on it to remove the extra air! Obviously you cant do this with delicate or crushable things, but if youre packing for a trip and want to squeeze the air out of clothes to fit more in your suitcase, this will work...
Sharpening Dull Pins
I didnt know if it was clear that running the pins through your hair does not actually sharpen them, it just lubricates them so they will go through the fabric more easily. This method really works, too!
Cheap Candle Snuffer
I assume you mean cover the outside of the candle SNUFFER with contact paper. Im sure other brands of cans will also work well also.
Saving Money on Baking Parchment Paper
And it can actually be used more than twice ;-) ! I store my used paper by just leaving it on the pan and stacking my pans in the drawer under the stove.
Making a Good Cup of Cocoa
My favorite recipe for simple homemade hot chocolate: 1/4 c. cocoa powder (unsweetened) 1/3 c. sugar dash of salt Mix together in a sauce pan and add: 2 c. water Bring to a boil, then add: 1 12 oz. can evaporated milk and heat through. Delicious!
Chalk For Ring-Around-the-Collar
I find just spraying the collar with Shout, Spray N Wash, or similar gets it clean every time.
Natural Headache Cures?
Oh, come on. Unless the smell of the lime is something that relaxes you and that relaxation helps you beat your headache, this hint cant be taken seriously.
Removing Pickled Onion Smell From Canning Jars?
Cold the smell be in/on the lid? Most of them have a coating of some sort and I think that can absorb the smell. When Im dealing with just the glass jars Ive never found any smells will linger after a good washing and leaving them open (without lids).
Organizing School Supplies
During college I did something almost the same. I bought coated paper folders with two pockets and assigned the left side to one class and the right side to another class. I paired them according to my class schedule. Since I had purchased different color folders...
