Leaving an Abusive Husband?
Hello, as time as passed since you posted this message, I do not know how your situation is now. I will comment on your message, if thats ok. I feel your pain, I was a daughter of an abusive father, who was exactly like this horrible man in your life. You never...
The Lessons of Less
Hmm, a thought provoking article. Well written. It has come to me at a time in my life when not just my frugal living, my thoughts, my actions and my relationship with my husband are the mainstay of my life but also the realisation that I could do more, a lot...
Frugal Living Tips?
Frugal Living - welcome to the club. Its a change in mindset, change of habit and change of life. I would suggest you start small and each week/month bring in new challenges but get use to one before going onto another new change. For instance, you need to...
Paying Off Mortgage Quickly?
Hello jjawt, although I am in the UK I think living styles are reasonably similar for me to assist. I live a suburban life but thankfully, I dont keep up with the Jones. This means I dont aspire to be like others who are happy to spend money on credit and worry...
Grandchildren Ungrateful for Gifts?
Call me tight but am not sure why you are giving money to adults? I wouldnt give any money to a child past schooling/college age. If they were having difficulties due to the current climate then I would help out but otherwise, they have their own dosh. Dont...
Live-in Grandmother No Longer Welcome in Daughter's Home?
Am sorry to hear your story, I wish my gran or my mum were around but both sadly died, very suddenly 35+ years ago. Your daughter will want her mom back again in the future and your grandchildren will want their gran but you have to be strong, brave and forge...
White Peacock
Hi there, in the UK we also say its bad luck to have peacock feathers in the house, but in India they say its very very good luck. If you are given peacock feathers then you, your family and home will be blessed.
Still Trying To Be Frugal
Hello everyone and WOW thanks for your lovely comments, suggestions and hints. I will keep posting and give you more thoughts and ideas. lyndasings - sorry about some of the terminology, we speak English but a different language eh? ok squosh a flavouring for...
Rooms Added On to House Seem to Be Detaching?
I agree with all other suggestions regarding an expert casting their eye over the problem, but it appears to me that the supports/foundations are not deep enough to carry the dead load of the building. these will probably have to be redug and the room supported...
Homemade Hot Oil Hair Treatment Recipe?
I use coconut oil (preferable and available from Asian food/chemist/make up shops) or almond oil and this is how I use it: before I wash my hair I put about a dessert spoon full on my hands and rub this through my hair, you may need a little more or less depending...
English Beans on Toast
Ahhhh my favourite dish! Yep I can confirm we eat this a lot of the UK cos I am a Brit living in Britain! I also put a thin layer of grated cheese on top, add chopped chillies to give it a zing, also Worcester sauce. I use plain baked beans in tommie sauce...
Neighbor's Willow Causing Damage to Fence and Patio?
I must encourage you to encourage her to have the tree cut down and the stump/roots poisoned, by removing the whole tree the vacuum which is left will take a long time to settle so if the roots/stump die slowly and rot away this will encourage settlement and...
Do Thermal Insulated Curtains Really Help?
Yep they sure do work! As previous response, make sure you buy decent thickness insulation as they do keep a room warm in the winter (in the uk).
What Can I Use to Practice Nail Art?
How about using cellophane tape (clear sticking tape)? We used this in college before fake nails became cheap and popular. You put a few strips on top of each other and then you can cut into the shape of a nail. Hope this helps.
Troubleshooting the Cause of My Large Electric Bill?
I concur with the previous answers, make sure all none used electrical equipment is unplugged or switched off at the mains socket and I would ask for a meter testing and probably a new meter.
Can I Use the Saucer from a Glazed Flowerpot to Serve Food?
In the UK we cook cake, bread, and other foods in a terracotta plant pot (new and soaked in water) for an effective display. It seems to be OK.
Buying a GPS?
If you are only going to use it very occasionally, then why not print off a route map from the internet and use this? far cheaper in the long run! You can start at home and pop the end destination in and voila! all you need, step by step instructions are there...
Getting Rid of Weeds in the Vegetable Garden?
I agree with the other posts, I had a similar problem. Sprayed with Roundup and had to spray again about 1 month later to kill off new baby weeds. Its not ideal especially as I like organic gardening but I had no choice. Do not compost the dead plants. Hoe...
Reviews of Netbooks?
Yep, you can internet on a netbook (I have an Acer) but it seems to take longer to find a network and drops out easier (wifi) but I have found the keys smaller and I tend to keep hitting the wrong key so frustration sets in! Obviously, the screen is smaller...
Different Ways to Hang Dry Your Clothing
Great idea! but have you heard of a drying item called a Sheilas Maid? you can buy them in the UK, it consists of wooden strips between two metal end frames shaped like a wide u and two pieces of rope (one at each end) and two pulleys. the two ropes are tied...
Glazing Kitchen Cabinets?
Hello, how about painting them? Lightly sand down so the paint will have a key, remove all dust and grease, and paint. Maybe purchase a finish brush and you could finish with dragging, liming, or stippling or just nice and plain. Then purchase new knobs or...
Painting a Dining Set?
Hello, I trained on reusing, revamping, restyling furniture on a shoestring so how about: Idea 1: rubbing down with medium and finishing with fine sandpaper, and then giving it a emulsion paint wash effect to give it the appearance of liming or use a liming...
Looking For Second Hand Shops In Lakenheath, England?
Oh yes, we have lots of charity (thrift) stores here, apart from the national ones already mentioned and the car boots there are smaller independant ones. In Cambridge they tend to be a bit more expensive as Cambridge is an upmarket area but there are thrift...
