Cleaning an Electric Percolator
This is great, my perk has been delivering bitter coffee for a while. I am going to try the Cascade. In the interim I have been using a french press, which is quite delicious, but doesnt stay hot very long.
Entomology Centerpiece Ideas?
you might still find some oversized fake halloween spiders, etc on sale at some grocery stores, etc
Disco Ball Centerpieces?
I totally believe in saving money and being frugal, but you might be better off, finding them on ebay used. I think making them will be extremely time consuming... Just a thought.
My Frugal Life - Returning Groceries
I have returned meat to Sams, some chicken that went off fast. They have a double your money back guarantee, i.e. they gave me the money and new chicken!
Simple Candle Decorating Idea
That looks great. Another way to save money is to use greenery from your garden (or your neighbors or the local office park ((my aunt does this))).
My Hair is Shedding?
There is a book called the Bald Truth about Womens Hairloss. Maybe you can find a copy at the library or ebay. You have an increase of male testerone in your body. My hair is currently falling out because I am at the 3 month mark after having a baby (very common...
Brugmansia (Angel's Trumpet)?
I think its an Angel trumpet. Here is a photo link to one online. http://davesgarden.com/forums/t/676618/
My First Recipe: Creamed Tuna On Toast
I found another recipe online which I altered a bit and made yesterday. My husband and I were eatings seconds! TUNA CASSEROLE INGREDIENTS * 1 package of medium size shell noodles (or 2 cups of cooked rice, thats what I used) * 2 small cans or 1 large can of...
Poll: Do you use dryer sheets?
I dont use dryer sheets, I consider them more of a luxury item. And I use powdered detergent.
Split Lip?
I get mouth ulcers and finally realized if I used Listerine twice a day for a couple of days (or its cheaper off brand copy), they would go away. I get them from using a toothpaste with too much sodium laurel sulfate (i.e. all the big names) and/or drinking...
Zippers on Sofa Cushions
Oh my I was SERIOUSLY considering this the other day and decided against it. Instead I took a damp wash cloth with light soap. It worked okay but not that great. Interested in other ideas. I am afraid to use too heavy of soap which might end up attracting more...
Keep Craft Supplies In Individual Ziplock Bags Or Totes
I keep the boyss chalk and crayons in little baggies handy in the kitchen. When playtime is over, part of the game is putting the crayons or chalk back into the bag, of course while singing the clean up song. Clean up Clean Up Everybody Everywhere Clean up...
Recipes for 10 Pounds Of Chicken
I have been buying those leg quarters too. I cut the meat off the bone and use it in curries. I cant WAIT to try your recipes. Also here is my favorite recipe for chicken with bone. Chicken and Rice Soup Recipe This is a recipe from my friend Sherri. This is...
Recipes for 10 Pounds Of Chicken
Coreen, Last night I used a marinade I bought over the counter Badias Mojo Marinade and it rocked. I let my cut up chicken soak in it for the day and then I broiled it 20 minutes on one side and then 15 on the other. It totally rocked and tasted like it came...
Use Beach Towels in the Bathroom
I use beachtowels to keep the floor dry during bathtime with the toddler (in addition to the bath rug of course). That way I dont ruin my nice beige towels.
Outdoor Venue For Stress Free Wedding
We did our wedding in my Aunts backyard. She lives in kinda rural georgia.We rented chairs and got a deal on a good caterer. My friend did the flowers and I got some other friends to help with cleanup. The only bad part was that the septic tank acted up the...
Saving Money on Meat
I find the better tasty meat is at Sams Club and is always cheaper than the major chains. You can get 90/10 fat for less than 2.50 a pound. I buy it in big packages and freeze it right away in aluminum foil .75 to 1llb packets.
Making Ice Cream?
My favorite is peach ice cream. I have one of those 20 dollar machines from Walmart and have made it twice. HOWEVER, you have to buy a lot of rock salt and ice to get it going. I have a gift certificate to William Sonoma that I am going to use to buy this freezer...
Substitution For Non-Dairy Creamer?
Oh thats sounds great, I will put powdered milk on my grocery list. Any particular brands better or worse?
Hard Plastic Molding for Bathrooms?
Yes I would like to find this too, I looked at Walmart and Target and couldnt find it.
Making an Airline Reservation?
Once you find the lowest price you might even consider doing Priceline. You can select the number of stops you want but not the airline. I just got a ticket for the cost it was going for in off season, about a 100 bucks cheaper than what they were selling them...
Cockroach Repellents?
Boric Acid. It is sold under the brand name Roach Away at the Walmart. You just squirt the powder in the crevices,under ovens, refridgerators, window sills and door entryways. Just wipe any excess away (too much deters them, just a thin line is fine). Now large...
Our Marriage Tips
Great tips. My husband took the DYNAMIC MARRIAGE class offered at our church and it HELPED a lot! A lot of churches are offerring this class and thousands of marriages have been saved and improved. Even those saying they had 10 marriage walked out saying they...
Keep Your Home Phone For Emergencies
We just got a home line after not having one for 3 years. What kept happening was neighbors or my husband would try to reach me and my cell would be dead, or I wouldnt hear it. I much prefer to have a landline, especially in an emergency. That being said, in...
Gifts For Returning Friends And Family
We have some friends that do that for us everytime we return from abroad. Its such a thoughtful gift! Milk, bread and fruit.
Duck in Hardware Store - A Joke
Funny. BTW this joke could even be funnier if it took place in a furniture store. Because they have nails in hardware stores...
Recycled Yarn Tote
You could probably use those big Parmesean cans from Sams too. They already have holes in em too!
Make Rustic Frames With Branches
Ohh can you post a picture? I have the same theme in the boys room. Cowboy boots are part of the decorations.
Beans and Ground Beef Chili
My favorite canned tomato for chili is Del monte with basil garlic and oregano. It has a sweeteness that balances the spices nicely.
Saving Money on Wrapping Paper
I found a ton of it at a garage sale last week for 10c a tube, some wear hardly used. Look for garage sales that advertise christmas stuff.
Dried Beans Vs. Canned Beans?
Walmart/Asda has the cheapest dried beans I have found so far. May I highly recommend the book the Tightwad Gazette, the complete version, all three books combined (check it out for free at the library). The author breaks down the cost of many things and in...
Fried Eggplant Was Too Oily?
I have now made eggplant about 6 times, I used to fry it but it took too long. I finally tweaked a recipe that bakes it. Also salting your eggplant for 20 minutes reduces the moisture. 1 eggplant 1 egg 1 to 1.5 cup of bread-crumbs (toast 3 pieces of bread or...
Saving Money on Baby Clothes
I am so grateful for hand me downs. I ask mothers with children for them and then separate by season and size in rubbermaid tubs in the basement. I cant believe the prices on clothes for kids, its so expensive. Also whatever I have too much of in a particular...
Spending Too Much On Take Out Coffee?
I think pressed coffee is the best coffee ever. I just got some Costa Rican coffee and man it was the best I ever tasted! why go out>?
Saving Money on Oatmeal
Using my pricebook (idea from the Tightwad Gazette), I have found Aldis to have by far the best price on Oatmeal. In my area its 1.69 for 35 oz.
Saving Money on Wine?
Trader Joes wines are less than 3 bucks a bottle and are pretty good! We like the Shiraz.
4-H Breadmaker Rolls
I made em Sunday, they turned out allright. I think I should of let the dough cycle of the breadmaker complete, I didnt let it knead enough only 20 or so minutes. So they were a bit tough. I am sure if I would of let it go the whole hour and a half it would...
Inexpensive Pasta Dishes
Pasta with a drained can of tuna, herbs and salt, olive oil, crushed red pepper. (parmesan is nice if you have any). Alfredo sauce is merely 1-2tbs butter, 3tbs of light cream or whipping or half half and 1/3 cup of parmesan, just add ingredients to hot pasta...
Store Sour Cream Upside Down
Totally works, I get sour cream for .19 or .29 a container , 10-20 containers at a time (using coupons of course). And I have gotten them to last 2 months past the date. Upside down really works! And cream cheese too.
