Grandchild Not Grateful for Birthday Gift?
I think its common courtesy to thank a giver for a gift. Its not like hes giving it away to someone else.
Grandchild Not Grateful for Birthday Gift?
wkingx - Im wholeheartedly with you. When someone gives you a gift, the LEAST the recipient can do is thank the giver.
Grandchild Not Grateful for Birthday Gift?
Expecting $500 is ridiculous. Im old enough to have great-grand nieces and nephews. My nieces and nephews would never expect $50 let alone $500 as a gift.
Reminders Using Post-its
I do the same thing, only I stick it to my cell phone since I dont have a landline.
Using Reusable K-Cups
The only problem with reusable K-cups is that they tend to make a weaker cup of coffee. Im not much of a coffee drinker, but even I can tell its not as good.
Revamped Spice Carousel
Spices should be stored in tightly sealed containers to keep them fresh and dry.
Thrift Shops Before Retail
I learned at an early age from my mother to shop at thrift stores. Ive found a myriad of things also. Its very thrilling to find a good deal!
Homemade Cleaning Wipes
I wondered about how strong paper towels soaked in liquid would be? Glad to know they dont work so well.
Tips for Hiring an Accounting Professional
This article is spot on. I have worked in the accounting industry for over 25 years. most of which were spent with a large regional CPA firm and a worldwide CPA firm. Now I work as an accountant in private industry.
Hair Dye Burned Scalp and Damaged Hair?
My only suggestion is to contact a good hair salon. They may be able to give you ideas to help your situation.
Leaving Clothespins on Laundry Line
I have a clothespin bag like Tomatohanger's mom had. The hook and hoop on mine is definitely antique, but the cloth bag itself has been redone several times by me. The original bag was in tatters when I got it, so I used it as a pattern. Like others, I bring...
Sheets for Garden Waste Cleanup
Ive done this for years. Its especially helpful when trimming hedges and thorny shrubs.
Emotionally and Verbally Abusive Husband?
Find a womens shelter in your area and leave. If you have to leave your clothes and stuff behind, do it. Take your girls and get to a safe place as fast as you can. Allowing them to be in that situation will only show them that its okay to be treated that way...
Getting Out of an Abusive Relationship?
Find the closest domestic violence program or womens shelter and call them. They can help you. First and foremost is to get yourself and your children (if they live with you) to safety. I had to use the program when I was in my 20s and there was a court advocate...
Refilling Foaming Soap?
Ive put 25% liquid hand soap in the foaming soap bottle and then filled the rest with water. Shake well. Works just fine.
Use Salad Spinner to Dry a Sweater
I think its highly unlikely that 1) a sweater would fit into a salad spinner and 2) that it would produce enough force to spin water out of something as heavy as a sweater.
Keeping Your Tub or Shower Clean
I was thinking the same as Paula. Id be worried that the tub would be dangerously slippery.
Painting an Accent Wall?
A professional painter recently painted the walls in our office with an accent wall. We were told that the wall opposite of the entrance is the one that should be painted with the accent color so that when a person walks into the room, its the first thing that...
Reducing Debt?
I think it would be prudent to keep the credit card. There are so many things that a credit card is required for reservations. Case in point: My parents do not have a credit card. My mom recently had a health problem that required equipment to be reserved with...
Tin Foil Ball Instead of Dryer Sheets
Ive always wondered how bad the inside of the dryer gets scratched up with the aluminum foil banging.
Buying Goo Gone?
Walmart and Menards has it. If you Google Goo Gone, Im sure youll find online sources as well.
Home Remedy to Help Get to Sleep?
I use melatonin supplements. You can read more about it on WebMD: http://www.webmd.com/sleep-disorders/tc/melatonin-overview
Keep Extra Garbage Bags Under the One in Use
I guess I would worry about seepage from the garbage getting through the bag onto the unused ones.
Odoban for Musty Odors
Id be interested to know where you get it for $10. The least expensive I found was on Amazon for $23. It goes up to $79 from there.
Economical Laundry Solutions
Ive been doing this for about a year. While I find it works well, I have noticed my whites and towels are looking dingy.
Unsubscribe And Return Junk Mail
Unsubscribing to emails, just increases the chances of you getting on more lists. Its better just to block the email addresses. Too funny about sending junk mail back to them in the prepaid envelopes!
Selling the Estate
A friend of mine had a similar experience. After her mothers deather, her father had a estate auction sale. All the household contents went for $2,000. Its so sad...
Pay Off Your 30 Year Home Mortgage in Only 18 Years
Even though I had 30 year mortgages, I used an amortization calculator to figure out payments as if I were paying on a 15 year mortgage. The additional amount really isnt much. Ive owned two different homes over the years and have always paid extra with every...
Senior Discount Day at the Goodwill
Goodwill also has Dollar Days or 123 days where most clothing is $1 or $1.23 each. Designer clothing is 1/2 price. Cant beat prices like that!
Old Fashioned White Laundry
My mother was a stay-at-home mom until my youngest brother went to school. I remember that she used to use a wringer washer along with the two steel tubs. My grandmother had a wringer washer, too. My hand got caught in it one time! I was taught to hang clothes...
Photo Album For Valentine's Day
I had plans for this before I even read your post :) Only Im creating a fabric cover to put on the album. Great minds... great ideas!
Thrifty Container Gardening?
I read somewhere instead of using stones in the bottom, to use packing peanuts. They are much lighter!
Storing Large Bags of Dog Food
I use a 78-qt storage bin with a snap on lid to store my dog food. It sits in the basement since I have an indoor dog.
Keep Your Tank Full Just In Case
So very true. Years ago, it was Christmas night and all of us (adult) kids were awoken late by a phone call that our father was being taken to the hospital due to heart attack. I needed gas to make the 40 mile+ trip to the hospital... Ever try to find an open...
Pomeranian Won't Come When I Call?
I have the same problem, and find that if I chase after her it only gets worse. She thinks its a game. I dont ever let her out the door unless shes on a leash.
What is the best online savings institution?
I use EmigrantDirect www.emigrantdirect.com They pay 5%. Ive had it for over a year now, and Im very pleased.
Five Year Diary?
Why not get a nice blank journal, or a spiral bound notebook and put your own dates/entries in them? Theres lots of pretty and inexpensive ones on the market.
Lady (Pomeranian)
Shes adorable. Looks a lot like my Moms pom. I have one with similiar coloring and shes only 4lbs. Shes a little entertainer and knows shes cute, too.
Should I Keep My Last Name?
This is a question for an attorney, really. What would matter more legally, is that finances and property etc are kept separate, not so much as a name change. Again, consult an attorney.
Less Toothpaste Means Big Savings
I use toothpaste the size of a pea or a little less to brush my teeth. Toothpaste lasts even longer than filling up 1/2 toothbrush and does the job just as well.
Dealing with Cold Sores
Unfortunately, those things never worked for me. I have to get a RX from my dentist for Zovirax. Dab it on at first signs of tingling and several times a day thereafter. The cold sores either dont materialize, or if they do they are MUCH smaller than they would...
Is it customary to see a list of the gifts your son received from family members?
Id have to wonder why any parent would want to see a list of gifts received. I have never heard of such a thing, and if my parents or inlaws would ask to see the list Id say NO. If theres a specific question in regards to gifts, you could ask. Otherwise its...
Faxing My Resume to Employers
Your SSN should never be on your resume. It should only be provided upon acceptance of a job offer. I think Id be cautious sending a resume to a fax number and you dont have a company name.
Cleaning Bathtub Rings?
I have tried many, many, many products for the easiest fastest cleaning of tub rings. The one that I find works the best is Scrubbing Bubbles, hands down. I can spray the ring while Im getting ready for work. Within 5-10 minutes, Ill take a wet wash cloth and...
Using 0% Credit Cards To Pay Off Other Loans?
I really like the 0% with no payments for X amount of time offers. I budget out how much I can afford to pay each month in order to get it paid off in time. That way I get to use the item and not pay extra for it. Of course, a person needs to be very disciplined...
Preventing Basil From Flowering
I grew my basil plant from seed last year. Its still growing strong! I just pinch the tips when it looks like its getting ready to flower. Every so often I will trim the stems down and dehydrate the leaves in the oven. I just wash them, place them on an oven...
"Credit" on eBay
The best thing about leaving money in your paypal account is that they pay you interest, which is MUCH more than youd get at most banks.
Indy (Pomeranian) 11 Months
How did you teach Indy to ring the bell? Id like to do that with my pom! mearit@hotmail.com
Dealing with Smoking at Family Gatherings
I have witnessed several fires started by cigarettes. Years ago, my sister came up with the same coffee can solution for me. Im a non-smoker but most of my extended family smokes. She gave me a coffee can filled with sand and gravel. It sits on my back porch...
Waxing Your Own Eyebrows?
Have you considered using a cosmetology school? The one near me offers eyebrow wax for $6 and for every $6+ service purchased, I can get another $6 service for free. Plus I am a student so I get 1/2 off also. What I usually do is get a facial and eyebrow wax...
Using Cooking Bags In Your Crockpot
Yes, you can use oven bags in a crockpot just like you would use them in an oven. Ive put all the stuff in the bag, tied it loosely, in order to let steam escape. Works fine.
Smoothing Out a Pillow-top Mattress?
I have the same problem and my mattress is only 4 years old. It was an expensive Beauty Rest mattress. Ive rotated it and in the areas slept on are indented.
Making a Candle Making Kit?
I have made my own candles. All I bought was the wicks for $2/pkg. The rest of the stuff I recycled. I used a candle/mug warmer and set a small glass jar on it. I cut up old candles that the wicks had been burned out of. Put the wax in the jar. Wait for it...
Photo Toy Box?
Id go with the modge podge. It works great and will keep the photos protected. On the framing idea -- make sure there are no sharp corners... and you might want to consider screwing them on to the toybox rather than glue.
Mortgage Company Won't Accept My Weekly Payments?
Your heading is a bit misleading. Its not that your mortgage company wont accept payments because they are accepting them. They just arent applying it to your account because they consider it a partial payment. It also seems that you are standing on principle...
Saving Money with Banking Online
I agree. I use online banking each pay period to balance my checkbook. Its been a lifesaver for me!
A Case for the Clickers (Remote Controls)
I bought a cute little baset with scrolled metal accents and ivy leaves that I store my remotes in. It sits on the end table.
Use Molding To Frame Pictures On Large Walls
What a great idea. It looks so beautiful and refined, too!
Looking for Privacy After Divorce?
To know whether its legal or not, you should be consulting an attorney. He most definitely be changing the locks. Id think twice before moving in with him with a situation like that.
Housebreaking Problems with a Pomeranian?
Some poms take a long time to train. Ive had two of them. The first one was easy. My current one is a year old and will go to the bathroom outside each time I take her out, but she does not give any indication when she needs to go and will go wherever shes...
Be Satisfied with Your Purchase
Ive returned an entire watermelon after cutting it open to find it not ripe. The grocery store refunded my money, no questions asked.
Converting a Baby Stroller Into a Pet Stroller?
You could possibly take netting and velcro it around the sides of the stroller to keep kitty inside, although its beyond me why someone would want to push their pet around in a stroller.
Teaching A Child To Be Thoughtful
I agree with you whole heartedly. Ive tried to teach my nieces and nephews to be thoughtful in little ways. Ever since my one niece was two, shed always want to put something in the Salvation Army buckets at Christmas, and shed wrap up her own toys to give...
Painting a Room Lime and Blue?
You could try what my niece did. She painted her room one color. Then used the other color to make circular swirls randomly on the walls. I would suggest the lighter color as the base on the walls, then the darker color as the swirls. My niece thinks its really...
Free Mulch from the City - Could it Carry Diseases?
If whatever was mulched had disease, then there might be disease. Its a chance you take.
Looking for Homemade Marinades and Sauces?
BEEF OR PORK MARINADE &frac; c. soy sauce 2 tbsp. brown sugar &frac; tsp. ginger 2 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce 1 tbsp. lemon juice Whisk all together and pour over meat. Let sit in fridge, turning occasionally, for a couple of hours.
Looking for Homemade Marinades and Sauces?
CURRIED YOGURT MARINADE &frac; c. plain yogurt (minus 1 tbsp.) 1 tbsp. honey 1 tbsp. curry powder 1 tbsp. olive oil or cooking oil &frac; tsp. salt In a small bowl, combine all ingredients. Makes enough for 1-1&frac; lbs. of meat. Marinate meats for 2-4 hours...
Looking for Homemade Marinades and Sauces?
SUMMER CITRUS MARINADE 4 cloves minced garlic &frac; c. lime juice &frac; c. olive oil 2 tbsp. lemon juice 2 tbsp. honey Salt and pepper to taste Whisk together all ingredients, reserving one tablespoon for basting. Marinade chicken for 1 hour. As chicken is...
Looking for Homemade Marinades and Sauces?
WASABE MAPLE MARINADE 2 tbsp. wasabi powder (if unable to find wasabi powder, replace with 2 tbsps. Horseradish) &frac; c. real maple syrup &frac; c. extra virgin olive oil &frac; c. red wine vinegar 1 clove of garlic, minced fine 1 tbsp. minced shallot or...
Looking for Homemade Marinades and Sauces?
SESAME SEED MARINADE 1 tbsp. brown sugar 3 tbsp. soy sauce 1 tbsp. sesame seeds 2 cloves garlic; chopped 1/8 tsp. fresh black pepper 4 boneless or bone-in chicken breast halves Combine all ingredients except chicken in a shallow dish. Mix well. Add chicken...
Looking for Homemade Marinades and Sauces?
Hmmm... not sure why the fractions didnt come through on the posts. They looked fine when I previewed them! Anyway, heres the fractions for the recipes I just posted: BEEF/PORK MARINADE 1/2 c. soy sauce 1/2 tsp. ginger CURRIED YOGURT MARINADE 1/4 c. yogurt...
Craft Idea for Feminine Product Storage
What a good idea! I bet the containers that baby wipes come in will work the same way.
Hair Removal Before Puberty?
I think if your daughter is embarassed by the hair on her legs or is being teased by other girls, let her shave her legs. My nieces are 13 and theyve been doing it for a couple of years now. My sister bought them safety razors and showed them how to do it.
Selling Extra Recipes at Yard Sales
What an interesting tip! Id never thought about doing that. I may just try it since Im always trying new recipes. Thanks!
Ask for Double Dose Prescriptions
My doctor did both! He prescribed a pill with twice the mg and did a 90 day supply. With cutting them in half, I have enough for 6 months. Since I have mail order RX, the cost is the same as it wouldve been for a 30 day supply at the local pharmacy. I learned...
Posting Bathroom Rules When You Have a Septic System?
I was wondering the same thing about tampons... Ive always disposed of them in the toilet, even when I had a septic system. Never had a problem.
Recycling Paperbacks and Magazines
I get magazines from my SOs mother after shes read them. I believe she gets them from someone else. Once Ive gone through them, I pass them on to my sister, mother, or friends. Talk about recycling and saving money!!
Shabby Chic Bedroom Decorating
Great job! My sister-in-law did something similar with the picket fence for my niece. She put butterflies and flowers on stems growing up from the floor.
Making Extra Payments
Ive done this with my mortgage and it makes a tremendous difference in the amount of interest you pay, plus you build equity faster. I also do this with my credit cards when I cant pay off the balance monthly.
Favorite Magazines
I recycle magazines as much as possible. The ones I buy, I pass on to friends or relatives that I know will read them. I also have friends who give their past issues to me. Even if they are old news... its new news to me!
How Do You Take Cuttings From Plants?
Some plants like Coleus you can put in water and it will root in a few weeks. A plant like a Maternity Plant, you just stick in water. Woody plants usually need a rooting compound. A container of it sells at Walmart for around $3 -- and it lasts a long time...
Uses for Hotel Shampoo Bottles
I have a heart-shaped basket in my bathroom that I put the little sample size toiletries in. I have everything from pain relievers to lotions to shampoo and soaps. When guests come and they forget something, they can just use what they need. It also comes in...
Trash Bag for the Suitcase
Ive always used those plastic shopping bags (like from Walmart) to put my nieces/nephews dirty clothes in when theyve stayed overnight. It helps Mom and Dad know which clothes are clean and which ones are dirty, since I always tell them to pack more than necessary...
Alternative to Water Guns
Im the same way. I dont like the kids playing with toy guns even if they are water guns. This is a good idea! Ill have to start saving up the squirt bottles!
Homemade Drinkable Yogurt
I did the same thing! I buy the inexpensive light yogurt from Walmart. I add about 1 1/2 cups of skim milk. Mix well and viola! I put it in a 12oz recycled juice bottle and away I go. Sometimes I put it in the freezer until slushie. I could never eat yogurt...
Building Furniture from a Kit
Id be interested in finding out sources also. I built a solid wood nightstand that I use for my printer stand. It took me about a weekend, including finishing with stain. Its beautiful.
Real Appliances for the Kids
Id be interested in knowing where to get these kid-sized real appliances too!
Dolls That Look Like Your Own Children
When my niece was about 2 years old, I made her a princess halloween costume. My sister and I went all out -- It was pink with a fluffy skirt and tuelle galore! My niece then had very curly brown hair and was cute as a button! That same year for Christmas, I...
A "Do It Yourself" Wedding For Less Than $600
Id like to comment on this also. When my sister got married 2 years ago, we did everything and anything ourselves. I created the invitations with RSVPs, which people had asked where she got them done at because they looked so nice! My mother created the bridal...
Keeping the Washer and Dryer Clean
I do something similiar. Before throwing a washcloth or dishcloth in to the washer, I start the wash cycle, wet the cloth, wipe down the washer and/or dryer and then throw the cloth into the wash!
Family Member's Old Clothes Quilt
Similiar to this... When I was a child, I took old clothes that I or my siblings had worn and made them into a doll quilt for my babies. The squares were 4x4. I used the good part of an old tattered blanket for backing. I still have that baby blanket and my...
Covering Heat Registers
What a great idea! To make them pretty, you could cover the calendar with contact paper.
