Vacuuming Tips
Using an extension cord is a great idea but please be sure to use a cord that has the guage load to handle the amps pulled from your vaccum.
Cooking From Scratch
Its wonderful to try to cook completely from scratch but thats not always realistic. It depends on how large your kitchen is, how much storage space the kitchen shelves, refrigerator and freezer have and whether you can even do your own canning. It also depends...
5 Reasons to Get a Pet Rat
Pia, you must never have had a pet rat! I feel sorry for you that youve not taken the opportunity to have such a wonderful creature love you because of ignorance and prejudice :-( And God is indeed pleased when we care for and love all of His creatures! I cant...
Avoiding ATM Fees
Using your debit card to get cash back with no fee involved at the assorted stores that have that free service when making a purchase is an excellent idea and for that Ill give you a thumbs up. However, you do not necessarily have to use your local bank branch...
Sew Two Twin Blankets To Make A Big King Sized One
Very clever and a great idea in a pinch! I know this contest submission is five years old now but I have to mention that even back then in 2007 you could have easily found what you were looking for at JC Penney with dual comfort controls for under $90.00 (both...
Supermarket Mistakes
I am not sure if this is a store, state or federal rule/law but I remember one time an honest customer service employee told me about it. One of my items was for .50 but rang up for 5.00 so I went to the service desk. Not only did I receive the 4.50 back but...
Storing Onions and Potatoes
Really good idea! As a side note, be sure not to store onions and potatoes near one another because the gases from the onions will make the potatoes ripen/go bad in just a matter of a couple of weeks.
Freeze Soup Bones For Your Dog
Rose, Great idea! PupperMom, a huge word of caution about giving dogs cooked/boiled bones at all! Cooking softens/breaks the bones down more so than a dog chewing on them raw ever will and the cooked bone can more easily be swallowed causing intestinal blockages...
Getting Animal Feed from the Food Store
Really, really nice idea but please know that dumpster diving is against the law in many localities so definitely take heed of the editors advice above and talk to the store manager first.
Inexpensive Dog Coat
Yorkiepoo, just wanted to let you know that Marna purchased a vest, not a coat, so its not possible for there to be a rubbing problem because the upper arm holes of a human vest are large enough as to not be restrictive. Please dont worry. :-) Carnation037...
Shop Other Thrift Stores Before Goodwill
A very good idea to shop but what about the price for gasoline being spent driving shopping around? Theres no savings there :-( As for the negative posts here: I know Goodwill stores price differently in every state and city because prices are all relative...
Shop Other Thrift Stores Before Goodwill
EIW, I hope you reported that instance to the Goodwill superviser with a description of the worker. Thats a decades (probably centuries) old way of employees being able to steal items. They come back after store hours and trash dive to retrieve them.
Tips For Feeding Cats Soft Food
I know many people who dont like to soak pet food dishes in the sink so this is a really good idea for soaking the dishes! :-) I do have to mention, though, that unless you also feed your cat dry food (or they go outside and hunt), or that youre feeding canned...
Trying To Dye Dark Hair Red?
As a retired hairstylist of 30 years, I would suggest you pay a professional to mend your problem and not mess with your hair color on your own again. At this point there is no way for a stranger to help you fix the mix without seeing your hair up close and...
Can I Use Lysol On Dogs?
Holy Cow !!! Lysol does not kill fleas unless the dog is drowned in it along with them :-0 This simply must be a sick joke :-( http://www.city-data.com/city/Swink-Oklahoma.html
BLT Wrap with Avocado Spread
This recipe sounds YUMMY !!!! Going to the market today and so will make some tonight ;-) Thanks for sharing !!!!
My Frugal Life: How Coupons Made Me Richer
Cant help but be skeptical that you are able to purchase all you say you do for only $25.00 a week (cosmetics, video, a year worth of Tide, plus cheese and cereal and, and, and) ... But if you are able to, more power to you, because most of us do not have the...
Can Liverwurst Be Frozen?
Yes :-) Liverwurst or Braunsweiger are in the sausage category which includes hot dogs or lunchmeat and will freeze quite well :-)
Can Liverwurst Be Frozen?
I didnt realize some people might have trouble with gooey after thawing because Ive never had that problem ... Maybe try slicing it up like mentioned here earlier and experiment with what material you store it in and where in the freezer ... I keep mine in...
Cleaning an Iron's Soleplate?
Using a well dampened large sponge or rag on a heated iron works great, too :-) Just be sure, for safety sake, to unplug iron just before beginning cleaning ... Have been cleaning my irons that way for 45 years :-)
My Son Turns 8 on August 8, 2008?
Any birthday is special but the combination of the same three numbers will never happen again in her lifetime so make it extra special :-) I happened to turn 54 this year and was born in 1954 and it made me think about the percentages of how many people would...
Cat Spray Smell?
Full strength white vinegar on carpets and diluted Pinesol on walls and floors works well. Unless you are a breeder of cats it is best to have your cats spayed and neutered at the youngest age possible to stop the instinctive spraying behaviour and it helps...
Using Rubber Gloves?
Hope you dont mind a funny answer and hope youre old enough to remember and appreciate that jingle ;-) Seriously, I wear gloves when: I am gonna wash that gray right out of my hair ;-)
Spraying Problems from Two Male Cats?
The first thing I would ask is if your dads cat is neutered ??? I have taken in several rescued cats over the years and only had trouble if one of the rescued males was not neutered or female not spayed. Even a non-neutered will revert to instinct if odor from...
Fleas on Indoor Cats?
Be very careful with any insect bomb! Be sure to have any gas pilot turned off to the stove, hot water heater and heating systems and open all windows and doors to air out the residence well before re-lighting the pilots! Those bombs are highly explosive!
Cat Spray Smell?
Found this link that might be helful for both Dalisha and Kate :-) http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/308945
Fleas on Indoor Cats?
Just came across this suggestion from another site and might be helpful ... When I buy flea collars for my three dogs, I use the extra that I cut off to put in my vacuum cleaner bag to kill any fleas that are sucked up! It helps to keep the house flea free...
Cat Throw-Up on Carpet?
Have had several kitty rescues and at one time five at the same time ... The best idea below is professional cleaning (to get rid of chemical residue and stains) and then thereafter I suggest (creepy as it sounds) to leave until the throw up dries and then...
Cat Throw-Up on Carpet?
If you try peroxide, test it in a corner first because peroxide is a color lifting/color depositing agent ...
Advice for Keeping My Life Private Away from Work?
You could also turn the tables by immediately asking about their life instead of answering their question ... Most people will immediately switch to ego mode and talk about themselves instead ;-)
Using Egg Whites On Mohawk?
Same way you would with gel but gel is a lot less expensive than eggs these days
Do You Need To Tip When Getting Take Out?
No one should expect a tip! I have worked as a hostess and waitress when I was very young and a hairstylist for thirty years thereafter and never expected a tip! A tip is for a job well done to show appreciation! When I have sit down restaurant service I do...
Recipes For Cold Salads?
DEELIS ASPARAGUS SALAD 1 1/2 lb medium asparagus 1 cucumber cut in half lengthwise and then cut into 1/2 inch slices 1 basket cherry tomatoes 1/2 medium red onion, cut into 1/4 inch slices 3/4 cup pitted Kalamata olives 1/4 cup nonpareil capers 2 tbls red wine...
What to do with Leftover Yellow Cake?
I place an individual size helping in a small bowl, put some canned peaches and peach syrup over it and place in the microwave for 30 to 60 seconds :-) Easy & Yummy :-) Actually, using any canned fruit would do, I just happen to like canned peaches ;-)
Why aren't my cakes flat?
I found a detailed chemistry explaination of this ... Were never too old to learn new things ;-) http://www.chemistry-school.info/why_bread_and_cakes_rise.htm
Getting Rid Of Day Lilies?
These sound like Tiger Lilys and, yes, tough to get rid of ... I found that you have to dig down about a foot to a foot and a half and then sift through the dirt to make sure you have all of the tubers, many of which are no larger than a dime. Anyway, once...
Grilling Ahead for the Week
GMTA ;-) Sometimes I make even more than usual and freeze in individual serving containers for a few weeks down the road :-)
Fry Cake Recipe
Your Great Grama may have been talking about Johnny Cakes ... My Great Grama used to make them ... They were a filling and inexpensive food staple and the corn meal, sugar and salt were easy to store for long periods of time. Johnny Cakes 1 cup corn meal 1...
Baby Boom Couple Wanting To Down Size?
Be careful with Craigslist! I have heard a few horror stories (a couple happened to friends of mine) about dishonest/disreputable people and criminals answering those adds. Be sure to meet in a public place with the item or make sure you have a couple extra...
Cutting Costs Around The House?
So many excellent ideas posted here! The first thing I thought when reading your question was the same as a couple of other posts here. DO NOT BUY A NEW CAR unless you truly have your heart set on it because the value drops drastically just driving it off the...
Protecting Cabinets Above Stove?
I promise I am not trying to be rude here and only realistic from about four decades of personal cooking experience. If oil/grease from cooking is flying up two feet (two to two and a half feet is standard for cabinets above any stove) then you should be turning...
Guss (Poodle Mix)
Guss looks like a full breed poodle to me! He looks so very much like my Chloe Girl, including being apricot, whom I miss very much :-( I used to let her hair get overgrown just like your little guy during the Winter and then have her clipped down to almost...
Dog Is Frightened Of Boyfriend?
If it were your boyfriend who was watching your dog while you were out of town then definitely get rid of the boyfriend! Any human being who would abuse an animal has serious issues! Animals are smart! I have a kitty cat and if my cat doesnt like someone I...
Ebay Buying Tips
When selling some items, they should definitely be sold on reserve . You wouldnt want to sell crystal items or china dishes and perhaps only receive a couple of dollars for these valuable items. Also, keep in mind that there are fees to post for the first auction...
Drugstore Products For Damaged Hair?
Am retired now but was a hairslylist for thirty years. To begin, the best thing to do is get a good trim/haircut to be rid of as much damage as possible and keep your hair trimmed every couple of months thereafter. People will tell you there are all kinds of...
Handling An Out Of Control Child With New Baby?
With this much concern, I suggest immediate family therapy!!! Either you or your daughter should ask the childs pediatricain for a referral!!!
Making Diapers For Marmoset Monkeys?
Just as with human infants, take measurements and weight if neccessary, and then purchase patterns of baby clothes and adjust accordingly. There must be some sort of size standards of measurements for diapers based on weight.
Broccoli Ball Recipe?
I also had not ever heard of Broccoli Balls before and agree with Luvyabye that the recipe link she posted sounds the yummyest of all on a net search ;-) Tomorrow is marketing day and have placed the ingredients not on hand on my grocery list :-)
Keeping Soda from Going Flat?
Yep, squeeze the air out of the bottle before placing the cap back on. This works well for carbonated water too. :-)
11 Year Old Cat Losing Weight?
Tooth problems are a very huge possiblity. I had a cat who had to have all his back teeth removed because they had deteriorated so badly. But it could also be cancer or liver disease. The best thing to do for your baby is take him to a vet for a complete check...
Simple Recipe for Clam Chowder?
DEELIS CROCK-POT CLAM CHOWDER Ingredients: 4 potatoes, peeled and diced 1 medium onion, chopped 3 large celery stalks, chopped 1 level tbls of jarred minced garlic (or three minced garlic cloves) 2 tbls butter 1/4 tsp pepper 1/4 lb diced bacon 2 (6 1/2 oz) cans...
Pay A Little Bit Over To Keep Each Month's Payment Different
Excellent idea! Ive always done the credit card payment like heaven4441 does (or pay entire balance) but never thought to pay a different amount on doctor, mortgage, etc payments! It would have saved me major headaches on a couple of disputes! Thanks for the...
Homemade Bloody Mary Mix?
I know you asked for a fresh tomato recipe but here is a very, very easy Bloody Mary Mix to make at home: 3 cups tomato juice 3 tablespoons lemon juice 3 tablespoons lime juice 1 tablespoon prepared horseradish 1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce 1 teaspoon minced...
Drying Banana Slices?
You will need a dehydrator. Even though they sound expensive it is a good investment because you can dry all sorts of fruits and veggies and the dehydrator will last for a lifetime. Here is the one I like and comes complete with recipe instructions (including...
Cleaning Dirty Glass Bottles?
Soak overnight in soapy water and then rinse and refill bottle part way with very warm water and salt ... Cover the top and shake vigorously ... It might take a couple of tries but it usually works ...
Searing a Steak?
Couldnt find this particular chefs recipe on a search but he does sell his general how to tips on CD ... His way of skillet/oven sear may not be the same but its most likely very close to this one that Ive used ... I like my steak medium rare so I oven cook...
Removing a Snake from a Home?
Yes, call animal control. They can direct you for future possible invasion and also maybe give lots of helpful hints to keep the critters out in the first place. As for a couple of ideas I have on keeping the critters out in the future: Make sure you only leave...
Recipe For Sugar Body Scrub?
Found these on tipnut ... 1, 3 & 4 sound smell yummy :-) Homemade Sugar Scrub Recipes Recipe #1 - Brown Sugar Scrub 1/2 cup of brown sugar 1/4 cup of almond oil 1/4 cup of liquid Ivory hand soap 1/4 tsp of vanilla Recipe #2 - Lemon Sugar Scrub 1 cup sugar 1...
Removing Sudocrem From Clothing?
I hope you have a sense of humor because I sincerely dont mean this in a bad way ... I promise this is simply a giggle because we live Across The Pond from each other and differences from country to country are sometimes just humorous :-) I was wondering What...
Get a Cold Drink Right After You Flush the Toilet
You have a good idea if it works for you but didnt work in my apartment so must depend on the individual plumbing setup/system ... Hope no one flushes the toilet (wasting gallons of water) just for a cold drink when you can simply place a glass of water in...
Hair Has Become Dry And Gray?
If you only have a little bit of gray or silver (there is a difference between gray and silver) you could use a semi permanent color that matches your current darkness ... I use Clairol Natural Instincts and, as a retired hairstylist whos 54 years old, I promise...
Becoming A Vegetarian?
It sounds like you eat as your body requests/craves you to and that is quite healthy. My question would be your reason for considering being vegetarian if what you already do is keeping you healthy.
Using Vintage Railroad Spikes?
If an idea doesnt come in that hits your fancy for what to do with them craftwise, I think you should do a little research on the net and see what they might be worth (their age, who made them, etc) on the open market and then auction them reserve on eBay. Someone...
Getting Rid Of Caterpillars?
I too think you should find out what kind of caterpillars they are and also find out about their life cycles, advantages and disadvantages, before possibly poisoning them. Every creature great and small deserves thoughtfulness and not just a quick easy fix...
Tole Painted Woodcut Birdhouse
So very, very cute as an ornament !!! If folk actually want birds to nest in a birdhouse they should know that the majority of birds only nest in houses of natural materials. I learned that the hard way :-(
Free Printable Yard Sale Price Tags?
Instead of spending the money on paper and printer ink just cut pieces of masking tape, apply to each item and write your price of choice in pen on the tape :-)
Free Printable Yard Sale Price Tags?
I too would like to make an apology! When I mentioned using masking tape I should have been more specific and said painters masking tape! It does not have the same sticky substance and, even on items in the sun for a handful of days, does not leave behind a...
Does My Water Heater Need To Be Replaced?
You are very blessed that your hot water heater held up for so many years! Truly you should replace it with a new one because the new models are much more energy efficient and in the long run will save you money on electric bills and less headache. I am not...
Getting Rid Of Odors In Apartment?
Pinesol !!! It gives detailed directions for full strength and diluted use on the back of the bottle ... If there is carpeting both it and the padding should be replaced because that odor never comes out and if the next tenant has a sensitive nose or allergies...
Having a Wedding Reception Without Candles?
Maybe Solar Lights? They can continue to be used in your yard, on your deck, even for subtle indoor lighting (as long as theyre kept in a sunny spot during the day) or given away as gifts to family and friends after the wedding :-)
Substitute For Plastic Garbage Bags?
I am glad to see youre trying hard to be green :-) In our day and age all we can do is our best for each individual case by using canvas shopping bags (not just for groceries but also the pharmacy, clothing stores, etc), recycle aluminum, paper and plastic...
Craft Ideas for Someone That Lives in a Nursing Home?
Bless you for your work and for reminding people to get involved as a volunteer at nursing homes! A couple of decades ago I had a really large, mellow, declawed, twenty-four toed cat that I would take to the senior center a couple times a month and, man, did...
Ideas For Arabian Themed Party Decorations?
Wouldnt it be fun to have an Aladdins lamp and maybe a magic carpet suspended from the ceiling! ;-)
Freezing Produce In Paper Bags
This makes so much sense because the moisture remains in the freezer itself instead of the plastic container :-) Thanks for this tip! As for the questions about blanching, you only need to blanche anything for a minute or two. Maybe your veggies get mushy because...
Tim Horton's Apple Fritter Recipe?
Ive never had a Tim Hortons Apple Fritter (and the company recipe is probably kept secret) but this one is yummy :-) Apple Fritters Yields 8 1 cup flour 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon baking powder 2 teaspoons sugar 2 eggs, beaten 1/2 cup milk 1 teaspoon salt 1...
Save Time With Complete Pancake Mix
I like your idea! I havent made pancakes in months because of the time it already takes to cook the other (usually three) breakfast items, pour the beverages and setting the table all at the same time! And then theres the clean-up afterwards :-( In this busy...
Using Oxiclean To Treat Mange?
I think you need to talk to a vet about this !!! Some chemicals can cause nerve damage !!!
Removing Grease Build Up On Cupboards?
Lysol foaming bathroom spray cleaner ... I know this sounds weird and is not exactly ecologically friendly but it cuts through built up grease when most other cleansers and elbow grease wont ... I remember an apartment I moved in to when I was young that had...
Extreme Chocolate Pie
I apologize that I didnt correctly word an instruction :-0 It should read: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Mix brownie mix according to directions, spread in bottom of a 9 inch pie pan and bake according to directions. Cool on wire rack.
Path Garden Chairs
GG Vi, you are the best! There are so few people who bother to take the time, materials and extra effort in order to make a bit of heaven for other peoples benefit in shared community areas anymore! Most such walkways are simply dirt and weeds now days :-( Bless...
Cleaning Your Teeth At Home?
I used to have terrible problems with plaque and had to have dental cleanings every four months but started using Plax anti-plaque mouthwash a couple of years ago (I buy it at Walgreens). I also paid the cost for an electric Braun toothbrush and it definitely...
Cutting a Toddlers Hair?
Hair texture, curl/no curl and thickness are genetic and change with age and are affected throughout life due to health, chemicals (pills, shots, sad stuff like chemo and radiation, probably food preservatives) and hormonal changes. Haircuts simply have nothing...
Birthday Party Idea - Gifts for an Animal Shelter
This is absolutely the best birthday present (or any other present for that matter) request and that request being fulfilled story Ive ever heard!
Does Sewing Your Own Things Save Money?
I still have a 1954 Singer sewing machine that was given to me as a really little girl from an elderly live-in baby sitter ... It still works well and has only needed one repair in all those years !!! I say, if you dont at least try, youll never know !!! Maybe...
Trouble Using TV Antennas?
I am by no means an expert at this but have done research about it ... I currently pay for cable but the price is going to skyrocket once everything goes digital in February, at least with my cable company, so I plan to cancel my cable and return my cable box...
Recipes Using Deli Meat?
Chop or grind it and use as a hamburger type substitute in all sorts of your favorite recipes :-) Since your name is Pizza Mama, maybe as a pizza topping? Its freezable, too :-) Youre a lucky lady ;-)
Remedies For Twitching Legs?
I get this sometimes (since I was a teen) and mainly my feet and calves when I am laying down/sleeping. When it happens I know it was a vitamin deficiency because not a balanced food day :-( The way I was sitting or the position I was lying down seems to bring...
