Removing a Stripped ScrewWe all know how frustrating it can be if a screw is stripped and you need to remove it.
Uses for HairsprayHere are a few things you can do with hairspray when you need to substitute for other products.
Peanut Butter Cup BrowniesEasy and so good! Mix the brownies according to directions for the cake like brownies. Put in cupcake liners in muffin pan. Bake according to directions, usually about 30 minutes.
Quick Aluminum Foil FunnelIf you are in a hurry and need a funnel just double a sheet of aluminum foil and then roll in a funnel shape. It works for me!
Memory Tricks For SpellingI always had trouble with these words; super and supper, diner and dinner, desert and dessert. I couldn't remember which words had the double letters in them. My daughter, a 5th grade teacher, told me of a easy way to get the spelling correct.
Keeping Ants Off Your Picnic TableTo keep ants off your camping table or picnic table, clean out four tuna or cat food cans. Next fill the cans about 1/2 full with water and put them under the table legs.
Peppermint BarkTwo ingredients and super easy!
Frozen Graham Cracker SandwichesSuper easy and requires only 2 ingredients.
Drying Flowers With Cat LitterAt this time of year, we have a lot of beautiful flowers blooming. A cheaper way of drying them is to use a cheap cat litter. Make sure you use the plain clay litter. Line a box with paper towels, put a layer of cat litter on the paper towels.
Citrus Peels for a Great Smelling FireTo make your house smell great, save all your citrus peels and dry them. They can be used for kindling in your fireplace. They contain flammable oils and they smell just great when used for kindling in your fire!
How Do I Thin Nail Polish?I had some nail polish that was getting too thick to use, so instead of throwing it away, I poured nail polish remover in it. I just poured a little at a time. Shake it good and if it's still too thick, add a little more. Do this until you can put on your nails smoothly.
Baked Honey Mustard ChickenEasy and so very good.
Travel: Potomac Eagle Scenic Railroad (Romney,...This is a photo of the Potomac Eagle Scenic Train ride we took from Romney, WV. The view was just beautiful. We were lucky enough to see several bald eagles. The ride lasted about 2 hours, and we really enjoyed it. It was such a great, fun day!
Crock Pot TurkeyEasy, moist, and great for company!
Easy Sloppy JoesQuick, easy, and good. Put a small amount of water in bottom of frying pan. Add hamburger and cook until brown.
Simply Scrumptious Scalloped PotatoesSo easy and good, especially for winter night dinners.
3 Ingredient Peanut Butter CookiesReal easy to make with just a few ingredients. Mix the three ingredients together and drop by teaspoon full onto lightly sprayed cookie sheet.
Making a Watch Battery Last LongerI have several watches. Some for good, some for everyday. When I am not wearing the watches, I pull out the stem and that makes them stop working. This saves on the life of the battery and won't wear them down when they aren't being worn.
Baby Powder For Sandy KidsThis tip is great for this time of year, when people are going to the beach. Bring baby powder for the kids. When you are ready to go home, sprinkle it on feet or wherever sand is stuck to them.
Wear Cotton Gloves When Washing BabyBathing a baby can be a slippery time. To get a better hold on the baby get a pair of cotton gloves. Sometimes you can get them at the Dollar Tree. They are very lightweight and you can use as a washcloth.
Funnel CakeFunnel cakes are so easy to make and remind me of the days when I used to take my 4 children to the Fair. We all loved the funnel cakes.
Table Linen StorageWhen storing tablecloths and cloth napkins, to keep them from wrinkling or creasing, roll them around a cardboard tube. Next, fasten the ends on tube with rubber bands. Store in a drawer. No creases when you need to use them!
Store Necklaces Inside a StrawWhen going on a trip, this is a good way to keep your necklaces from getting all tangled and knotted. Put the chains down a straw. In the top of the straw, make a small slit to hook the top of necklace to keep it in place.
Cookies 'N Cream PieCreamy and easy to make. No cooking or baking.
Hang Soap At Outdoor SpigotThis is a great tip for gardeners. Take an old pair of pantyhose and put a bar of soap inside. Tie a knot, keeping the soap in place in the toe. Then tie around water spigot and knot.
Easy and Quick Coffee CakeSo yummy and easy to make!
Store Sheets Inside PillowcasesThis tip will save you looking for a matching bottom and top sheet with matching pillowcases. Put folded sheets and one of the pillowcases inside the other pillowcase.
Using Toothpaste for Polishing SilverUse toothpaste (not the gel) to clean and polish silver. Put some on a clean rag and cover the area you want to polish with toothpaste. When dry, buff with soft, clean rag.
Cleaning with Rubbing AlcoholI bought a large mirror at the Goodwill several months ago. No matter what I tried to clean it with, it still had streaks and spots that would not come off. Several family members tried to clean it for me, but nothing worked.
Easy Homemade Stain RemoverIf you mix 1 part Dawn dish washing liquid with 2 parts hydrogen peroxide you have the best spot remover! This is probably the only cleaner you will ever need. Either spray or pour on the spot and watch it disappear.
Conserving FuelWith the price of gas soaring, here are a few simple tips for conserving fuel.
Keep Bottles From Leaking in LuggageTo keep your bottles of makeup, lotions, and shampoo from leaking all over your clothes and suitcase, place some cotton in the cap before closing. This will keep it from leaking out!
Wearing Cheap EarringsI used to have to wear only gold or silver earrings. I have some costume earrings that are very pretty. When I try and wear them, my ear lobes end up getting red and sore. I have to treat them by rubbing them with antibiotic cream.