Treat Your Credit Card Like Real Money
I thought that I was the only one who did this. Everyone always says to only use cash and save your charge cards for emergencies, but Ive found that if you are able to be disciplined, you can get the best of both worlds. I charge everything--utility payments...
Freeze Chicken Leftovers in Broth
I do this with my leftover turkey. It freezes wonderfully for casseroles, enchiladas, etc, at a later time. I simply dont understand why people eat turkey day after day, only to get sick of it.
Buckeye Candy (Grandma's Peanut Butter Balls)
Jeff Foxworthy has a quote: You may be from Ohio if you know what a buckeye really is, and you have a recipe for candy ones. Growing up in Ohio, I can tell you that its the truth! These are a tradition that everyone I know grew up with, enjoyed, and passed...
Sweet Quirky Picture Frame
One year, for Christmas, I made a collosal gingerbread house using every kind of candy I could lay my hands on. Once finished, I decided to seal it so I could use it as a decoration year after year. After making sure that the gingerbread had fully dried, I...
A Healthy Meat Substitute
I tried using this years ago, and several times since. Quite frankly, I ate it, but I didnt really like it. It was best in spicy things (spaghetti, chili taco meat, etc)--to cover the taste. I bought plain TVP, and YES, it does have a distinctive taste to it...
Healthy Snacking Grows Healthy Kids
The easiest way to help a child eat right, is to not allow that child to develop any bad eating habits to start with. When my son was young, I never allowed him to have syrup on pancakes or waffles. He ate them with unsweetened applesauce. He rarely got any...
Baby Food Jar Candles
Ive gotten these for both wedding (the jars were decorated with some ribbon and lace, and had a tiny spray of flowers tied to them) and baby shower (candles were made from pink or blue wax and had a ribbon tied around them) favors. The lids had been spray painted...
Many Uses For Terry Cloth Dish Towels
Some of these tips are really great--THANK YOU! I often think, Wow, why didnt I think of that. I cut up an old hand towel into 6 or 8 pieces and hem the raw edges. Some go into a container with diluted fabric softener for home-made dryer sheets. Others go into...
Ideal Plant Companions When Growing Vegetables
Could your problems have been from planting the same thing, or things in the same family, in the same spots year-after-year? I believe in companion planting, but also believe that healthy soil allows the gardener to do a lot. Ive planted beans next to my garlic...
Conscious Decision to Have Leftovers
I have to disagree with you. I dont consider this as eating leftovers, but smart cooking. Besides, you must plan ahead to save the most time, energy, and money. Its kind of like the cook-once-and-eat-twice method. I have a number of meals that I make like this...
Taking Care of Your Feet
I have several pairs of custom insoles made directly from impressions of my feet. To properly wear these, you must remove any type of insole in the shoe, including the original arch support. With these, I am able to get away with wearing cheaper shoes. However...
Hair Spray for Bees
We rely so heavily on bees for cross-polination. Are you aware that more than 60% of all bees in hives have been wiped out recently, and no one knows why? To render one incapable of properly flying may be to render harm to our environment.
Mixing Peanut Butter
Thank you Sandy. Mine always separates again and must be stirred every time I use it. And yes, I keep it in the fridge. I think the problem is that I dont use it too often. Ditto goes for my organic almond butter (which I like better than the peanut butter...
Mouse Traps for the Garden
I dont understand. If mouse traps are made to kill small animals, why dont you think a different small animal can be hurt by them? Have you seen an animal caught in a trap alive? They are maimed for life, not to mention the pain and torture they go through...
Being a Good Patient at the Doctor's Office
While lots can be done by both sides to make life easier for everyone, remember, it is a medical facility. There will be routine, unexpected medical emergencies and problems with equipment. Rushing through can cause mistakes to be made and ultimately a life...
Healthy Beverages?
I make home-made smoothies. I put whatever fruit I have on hand in the blender. Add some honey, flax meal, juice, berries, and ice cubes. You can also put in milk or soy milk, flavorings, ice cream, yogurt, etc. You can add fresh veggies and not even taste...
Ground Moles?
First of all, moles do not eat only grubs - grubs are only one source of their food. So getting rid of grubs will not necessarily get rid of the moles - that would be way too easy. Nor will using whirly-gigs/pinwheels, nor the solar mole chasers that make noise...
Recipes Using Apples?
We have a vita mix, and make a smoothie every morning. I use 1-2 apples in it, skin, seeds and all. Just wash and cut out any bad spots. Everyone else has covered most other ways to use the apples already. Id also make apple jelly, can some apple juice or make...
Using Acorn Flour?
This sounds like something Id like to try--were allergic to wheat, so I work with different types of flours. How do you process the tannin out? Do you need to roast them?--We prefer our nuts raw. Theres lots of acorn trees around here, so this may really help...
Baking for the Troops?
Thank You! I appreciate everyones help more than you can imagine. I have one more question--What is the best and cheapest way to send the packages?
Cracker Crumb Potatoes
I used to make something like this using stale crackers or crackers we didnt like (somehow, on the potato, they tasted really good). Id scrub and cube the potatoes, put them in a margerine or tupperware container, pour some melted butter on top, put the lid...
Lowering the Interest Rate on a Student Loan?
I know that you can only consolidate student loans one time. If she has already consolidated them, she may be stuck with the high interest rates.
What happens if you cannot pay back your student loans?
Thanks for all your responses. I am disabled and living on SSD. The government now requests that anyone who is disabled return school to be retrained, which I am fine with. Re-hab is paying my tuition, but not much else (cutbacks). It is nearly impossible to...
Emma (Shepherd, Husky and Lab Mix)
We had a dog that was 1/2 shepherd and 1/2 husky. She was an absolutely great pet. If yours grows up to be like her, youll have one of the best pets of your life. Shes adorable...
Saving Money on Little Juice Bottles
I do the same thing--homemade iced green tea is now my husbands favorite drink. When my son was younger, I bought a few rubbermaid drinking bottles and refilled them continually throughout his school years. They were well worth the small amount I spent on them...
Use Straws at Restaurants
Kind of tired reading all these posts from people with unrational fears of germs and getting diseases and such from common things that are done daily by millions and millions of people. If they were all true, wed all be dropping over. I understand the obsessive...
Use for an Old Golf Bag
Have you ever carried a full golf bag around? They are not light; itd be much simpler to just carry the hoe and such. And they have dividers to separate the clubs, leaving no room for a trash bag filled with debris. It would be easier and lighter to carry debris...
Eating for a Month on $150?
I agree with everyone else, but remember, it takes a while to change eating habits,so be patient. Dont buy junk or processed foods; cook from scratch; plant a garden, can and/or freeze surplus; locate mark-downs in stores; check out food warehouses, surplus...
Sugared Pecans?
Heres a great recipe for Candied Nuts that are almost identical to what vendors sell in NY city. I got it from Top Secret Recipes. It calls for almonds, peanuts, or cashews, but Ive used pecans and walnuts also. I like it because its easy, doesnt use too many...
Step by Step Guide To Get Organized?
If you watch those shows, the first thing they do is make the person go through all the stuff and purge what you dont need. You can do it yourself, even thought it may seem overwhelming at first. Just pick one drawer, cupboard, or pile and start getting rid...
Paper Pinecone Ornament
I bet these would look fantastic made out of used wrapping paper. What a great way to recycle too. Im going to have to try to make these. Thanks for the wonderful idea.
Prepayment is Key
When we had our home mortgage, we had this fee (no choice), but ours only amounted to $8.00. We still paid our mortgage off early, since the $8.00 was a drop in the hat compared to what we saved. I understand that this penalty is often extremely high.
Borrowing Against Your Home Equity
I have problems with borrowing against your home for medical emergencies. If you have a large emergency and are laid up, you may not be able to pay the loan back and put your security at risk by losing your home. At the very least, the doctor/hospital can put...
Wedding Expenses - Who Should Pay For What?
Who typically pays for things, is not an absolute. Ethnic groups often have variations of this, as does the geographic location where the families come from. If a particular family has better economical means, they often will assume responsibility for certain...
Borrowing Against Your Home Equity
To say that your mortgage lender will end up with your profits, is a misnomer. Better to say that you must take responsibility for your loans, since youll be forced pay them back before you get to count any possible profit from the sale.
Substituting Marshmallows for Marshmallow Cream?
Ditto what everyone else says! Ive gone through all the trouble of counting and measuring and weighing, and finally figured out that it doesnt matter. You dont have to be precise. The only problem Ive ever run into, is that marshmallows are coated in powder...
Curd Stain on Silk?
There are enzyme pre-wash agents at the store to soak your clothes in before you wash them. Axon and Biz come to mind. There are ones made to take out baby-throw-up too, which is milk (renet) based. I dont know if youd be able to use them on something that...
Italian Spaghetti Sauce?
Heres a couple recipes I got from Top Secret Recipes: Ragu Meat Sauce 2 oz Ground Beef, browned and drained 29 0z can Tomato Sauce 5 tsp Granulated Sugar 4 tsp Olive Oil 1 &frac; tsp minced Dried Onion 1 &frac; tsp shredded Romano 1/8 tsp ground Black Pepper...
Damage Done During a Party?
Just out of curiosity, people of this nature dont do things like this just once. What made you invite them to your party? A decision like that is asking for trouble. If you have proof of who did it, and if they refuse to make good on it, this is what small...
Making the Most of Your Heat
I have forced natural gas heat, but I make use of this idea too. I bought 4 nice bowls at Wal-Mart. I placed one in my bedroom, one in my sons bedroom, one in the hall (on top of bookcases), and a fourth in the bathroom-- all filled with water to add humidity...
Using Carrots In Marinara Sauces?
I always add carrots, and I always make my sauces from scratch, including home canning my own tomatoes. I put clean and peeled carrot chunks in my blender, along with celery, onion, and a quart of tomatoes, and pulverize. I set it in a pan to cook before proceeding...
A Friendly Raccoon
I absolutely love animals, but agree with Margie--take it to the vet for shots, especially rabies. Racoons are extremely susceptible to rabies, and if transmitted to a human, well there is no treatment for the type of rabies carried by racoons. Be safe for...
Debt Crash Diet: A Giant Step Toward a Different Life
I agree with sueey. Everyone talks about what they are going to do, but how many actually get to their goal? Think New Years resolutions... And how do you know what may come up, to keep you from achieving your goal? eg: Accident, emergency surgery, job loss...
Recipes Using Red Delicious Apples?
Hi Michele! I used to live in Aliquippa in the mid-seventies, when I went to school in Pittsburgh. I have friends who swear that you must use a certain type of apples for pies, desserts, etc, but I think thats a lot of bunk. Certain types may make the best...
Wonder Washer Reviews and Tips?
Good question. Ive been wondering the same thing--Ive considered buying one to do small loads rather than using my full size washer when I need things in a rush. Theyd also be a great convenience for delicates, which I seem to have lots of. Hope someone answers...
Alternatives to a Gift Registry?
I agree with the majority of responses, it is definitely tacky and in bad taste to ask for cash. No matter how you word it, it looks and sounds like you are begging for money. I would not even attend a wedding where the request was made. People give gifts they...
Cleaning a Broom?
Remove the dust bunnies, swish it around in a bucket of soapy water, rinse, shake it out, and set aside to dry.
What's Lost Joke
This is a joke? I thought that it was true. It works for me every time. If Ive lost/misplaced something that I really need, I go out to buy a new one, and sure enough, Ill find the lost one. My goal is to get so organized, that nothing gets misplaced.
Solar Heating Porch
I used to work for architects, and they used this passive solar technique quite often in building new homes and remodeling older ones (and in businesses too). It really works well. I just wish that we had the means to convert our home, because as you said, it...
Saving Money on Pet Food
I have a Vita-Mix blender, and one sales lady told me that I can make my own dog food with it. She said to take all my turkey/chicken bones, put them into the container, add some broth, and whiz away until the mixture look like a slurry. The Vita-Mix is actually...
Food Vendor Ideas for a County Fair?
When I was young, I worked at food stands at fairs for years. One BIG consideration is, are you set-up to make and keep foods hot/cold? If not, you are going to have a big expense up front or will be closed down by health inspectors. What will the weather be...
Saving Money on Major Purchases
I remember a few major purchases that we made on the spur of the moment on things we had not intended to buy, that turned out to be fantastic deals. We couldnt have been luckier if we planned and had shopped for months. If we hadnt acted immediately, we would...
Recycled Container Flower Pots?
I knew of a ministers wife who made arrangements that she took to people in the hospital. She used the tops of large bottles of liquid laundry detergent, mouthwash, spray containers, etc. They are a nice size--not too big or too small. The opening is the same...
Using Irish Spring Soap In Laundry Soap Recipes?
I always make a double batch of laundry soap at a time. I mix half made with a laundry soap bar (usually zote since its cheaper than fels naptha and easier to find where I live) and the other half is made with leftover slivers of regular hand soap (yes, there...
Problems Installing Ceramic Tile?
Id call the tile store and find out if he has laid the right foundation for your tiles. When we had ours done, the foundation was a type of concrete sheet (I forget what it was called). Then check the type of quickset that he used. Itll be a mess to take it...
What Is This Tree? (Ornamental Plum Tree)
I get free seedlings that come up from my compost all the time too, both vegetables and fruit trees. Ive gotten several fruit trees, but never plum. Im green with envy--consider yourself lucky!
Uses for Cereal Bags
I save them too--theyre wonderful. I like to use them to crush nuts for cookies when I only need a small amount. I just put a handful in and whack away with my rolling pin. They also make great bags to coat things with breadcrumbs, like chicken.
Can You Dye Carpet?
There are professional companies the dye carpets, but they are few and far between to find. I would not try doing it myself, youll just end up with a gigantic mess, and end up replacing the carpet anyway. Call some carpet stores, they might have some leads...
Using Creosote Logs In The Garden?
Arent railroad ties covered with creosote? I believe they are, and they are sold for enclosing gardens and landscaping--Ive used them for years with no problems.
Using Restaurant Size Dry Mixes In Smaller Batches?
You are so lucky. I purposely buy these large packages at clearance/outlet stores to save time and money. Take the original recipe and divide it in half, then in half again, and so on till you have the amount you need for the serving size you want. I make large...
Homemade Bottled Iced Tea
You do realize that tea is a diuretic - for every glass of it you drink, you have to drink a plain glass of water just for your body to break even (fluid-wise). My husband drank lots of iced tea too. When we finally weaned him from it and he was drinking only...
Getting Rid of Meal Moths?
I live in the South, and trust me, bay leaves--which I have tried--do not work in the area that I live in. Ive found bugs in sealed jars that held bay leaves. Ive found that checking everything you bring in is a priority. All you have to do is let one thing...
Round Up Credit Card Payments
Some experts say to pay off the card with the highest balance first, others say to pay off the smallest balance first, and others say to pay the one with the highest interest first. All have good reasons for their choice. People get so confused, that they fail...
I Longed For A Simpler Lifestyle
When I quit working and went on disability: I enlarged my garden, keep it up totally be myself, can and freeze the extra produce, do all the cooking, dishes and baking, do all the grocery shopping, balance the checkbooks, pay all the bills, take care of the...
Finding Large Table Cloths
I have a large dining room table too. Ive found that if I go to Wal-Mart early the morning following Christmas, they have all sizes of table cloths marked down 50%. They are with the Christmas stuff, but not all are Christmas prints. Ive gotten white, blue...
Cheaper Kitty Litter
You were ahead of your time--they now sell a similar product as kitty litter. Its called Feline Pine, and is pretty expensive.
Adding Color To White Paint?
Ive used acrylics to tint water-based paint too. Ive used those small bottles of paint for models to tint oil-based paint.
Wearing PJs In Public?
I remember Oprah wearing lounging pajamas one day on her show--no one would have known if she hadnt told. They werent flannel, but kind of dressy and she said extremely comfortable.
Remedies for "Dud" Recipe
You are my kind of cook. I never let anything go to waste if I can help it either. Often the second dish was way better than the original. Love your hints--please keep them coming.
My Frugal Life: Tips from a Save-o-holic
I disagree with the person who said that you act as a spoiled child when appliance shopping. This in no way was a personal relationship of any kind; as a consumer, you have the right to shop where ever you can get the best deal. Large stores can take a loss...
High Producing Crops
I remember picking elderberries with my mom as a kid and making pies at home--YUM. They are one berry that Ive considered growing on my trellises in my yard. Too bad we live so far from each other, I think were both in the same situation and could become fast...
You Don't Need a Financial Windfall to Start Saving...
Were in an extremely similar situation, so I know how much effort youre putting in toward finding extra money. Sometimes it seems hopeless, but I try to never give up, and we always seem to get through. Please post more of your money-saving ideas. Sometimes...
You Don't Need a Financial Windfall to Start Saving...
Thats the same way I started our savings account. Next, I added our change, which wasnt much since we were on so tight a budget. It really does add up, as long as you dont get discouraged and quit. With every emergency, it felt so good to have the money to...
How I Went Broke Saving Money
I use few coupons and I do stockpile. I spend less than $40 per week on groceries; we eat at home almost all the time, and eat extremely well. We feed our one dog and two cats with name brand foods. The most notable thing I do is shop smart. I am familiar with...
It Can Be Cheaper to Grocery Shop Daily
I like to run to the store as little as possible to reduce impulse buying and to save my time. However, I often stop when I drive by just to check out the marked down meats. On a good day, I find several packages of roasts, steaks, chicken, ground beef, etc...
Stocking Up The Pantry
Wow, micksgirl--Ive never seen an actual list that someone thought up. I have a great stockpile that I built on my own, but its much different from what you have listed. I think its a great idea to put a certain amount aside to help build up your stockpile...
So Many Ways to Save
Google homemade laundry detergent. I bet youll like it, its way cheaper than anything you can buy. Especially is you use your leftover soap slivers instead of buying fels naptha soap. It doesnt foam at all, but dont let that fool you. It cleans really well...
Salad Recipes That Don't Need Refrigeration?
Any salad with a vinegar and oil based dressing would hold up well. My grandmother would peel then slice cucumbers paper thin, put in a bowl, sprinkle with salt, then allow to set for a few hours. Later, shed drain well, return to the bowl, add some water, a...
Uses for "International Coffee" Containers?
Cover and reuse for other home-made gifts, like cocoa or spiced tea mixes (since you already know that theyre food-safe). Buy dried herbs in bulk at the health food store and store them in these--lots cheaper than those tiny individual bottles from supermarkets...
Uses for "International Coffee" Containers?
I just thought of something else. Theyd make great containers for little sewing or first aid kits. Or, you could use them for home made wipes -- the size would fit into your car glove compartment easily if someone has kids. Theyd store craft items well. If...
Natural Ways to Fight Oily Skin
While your suggestions would work for some, for others (like me) some wouldnt work at all. I have extremely oily skin, washing in hot or even warm water makes my skin MUCH more oily. I worked for doctors over 20 years, and many individuals have reactions when...
My Frugal Life: Two Part Agenda
Although recycling does less than reducing and reusing, it is at least doing something. My town only recycles a few basic things, and I am constantly shocked at the lazy people who wont even bother to do that because its just too much of a hassle for them. Maybe...
Creating Shade on My Porch?
I planted a Japanese Maple in front of my porch. We put a piece of PVC into the ground near it, so when we watered, it went right to the roots. It took a while to grow, but is 10x larger than a neighbors, who planted hers at the same time. I keep the inside...
Using Geraniums as a Garnish
I never realized that geranium blossoms were edible. Thanks for the tip--Ill bet they look great in salads.
My Frugal Life: Advice From a Stay at Home Mom
Where in the world did you find low-premium, catastrophic coverage for a pre-existing condition? What do you consider low-premium and how much are the deductibles?
Cigarette Odor in an Air Conditioner?
In the automotive department of Wal-Marts is a spray called Ozium. Its not just a deodorizer, but actually absorbs odors. We sprayed it into our car (it took more than a couple of times), but finally no more odor. This stuff works great. It is used by most...
Roasted Turkey Calzones
Although Ive never froze them, Ive made pepperoni rolls for years. Just fill the dough (I make home made pizza dough) with sliced pepperoni and cheeses. You can add some sauce if you want, I usually dont. Prick with a fork and bake. These are great for lunches...
Removing Tape from a Bathtub?
Im amazed that you got yours to stay on with that stuff, ours never lasted more than a couple of uses. I finally just reinstalled them with silicone caulking, over and around the tape.
When does a Muskogee Crape Myrtle flower?
My Crepe Myrtle gets its leaves after everything else has budded out. Just about the time I wondered if it made it through the winter...
Daughter-In-Law Won't Accept Used Items?
I must agree with the others, I do not believe that she meant to hurt your feelings, but was trying to live up to her idea of a good parent. Try to not let it color your feelings or it may jeopardize your relationship with your son and grandchild. With that...
Cure for Ear Aches
Often a mixture of alcohol and vinegar are used to prevent swimmers ear. Both kill bacteria/fungus and the alcohol dries the ear canal. Peroxide will soften the wax so it can make its way out of the ear canal, and again, the alcohol will kill fungus/bacteria...
Temporary Screen Door?
In some parts of Europe, the windows open outward, so there are no screens on any windows or doors. The owners use rods, tension rods work well, and hang lace panels over their windows and doors. They allow the bottoms to flow freely on the doors, but I think...
Avoid Additional Warranties at Checkout
I realize these arent electronics, but we bought a warranty on a used truck, and it turned out to be a wonderful investment. The truck ended up needing several repairs a couple of years later, and that warranty paid for itself many times over. I also bought...
Pet Roly-Poly (Pill Bug)?
Keep the environment like they live in outside--cool, dark, and damp. Id make sure there was some dirt, some plants, and old food (roly-polys sure like my compost pile) like part of an apple core or lettuce leaves. Remember to keep things damp and/or give a...
Making Mulberry Jam?
My grandparents used to have this huge mulberry tree that had the biggest, plumpest mulberries that Id ever seen. When I was young, Id climb that tree and sit in it for hours eating mulberries. The house I live in now has a tree in the backyard, but the birds...
Converting an Outdoor Cat into an Indoor Cat?
Although we dont have lots of money, our pets are family members, and we always do what is best for them, and we love them dearly. I have a sick cat that cannot go outdoors alone. He has a collar and leash and we take him to the park. Sometimes we just sit...
Getting Rid of a Rose of Sharon?
I live in a house that was built in 1902, and the original owners planted a Rose of Sharon, which was huge when we moved in. I dont recall the plant ever putting up suckers, except those shoots that come from the base of the trunk. It does however, reseed itself...
Snakes Under Our Deck?
Farmers Coop around here has some type of crystals/granules that you can put down that snakes will not cross. It keeps them away for quite a long time. If you have a coop there, Im sure they will know what the stuff is.
Inexpensive Vacation Ideas?
We have lots of float trips within an hour of where I live, but beware. Most here (an area known for their floats) cost $20-30.00 per person. Put 4 people in the canoe, and that float trip can cost $80-120.00--not a cheap week end.
Storing Bagels?
Just store them on the counter or where ever you keep your bread. You can put them in the fridge if you want to, but I think it changes the texture of breads and I personally dont like it, but if you dont mind it, it will keep them longer. If youre not going...
Molly the Cat
Ive always been partial to black cats, and she is absolutely gorgeous. Im not sure whos luckier, her or you.
Grocery Shopping With Kids
Giving choices shows great parenting skills. I really believe that giving even young children choices helps them think things through and allows them to feel in control. I always did this with my son when he was young. Even if the choice was as simple as if...
10 Ways To Reuse a Potato Chip Bag
Buying things that come in excess packaging, then trying to find things to do with the packaging seems backwards to me. Why buy the chips to start with? Theyre horrible for your health and the packaging, that will eventually get thrown away at some time, is...
Recipes Using Cream of Wheat?
Cream of Wheat is actually a trade name for farina. I typed in farina recipes, and came up with lots of hits. Hope you find some you like. I have some sitting in my cabinet that I need to use up too. Ive been making it, then adding some to homemade waffles...
Armadillo Repellents?
The hardest part is catching them when they are out and not hiding. We let our dog in the yard (but tied, so he wouldnt bother it), and when he went crazy barking, we knew that the armadillo was roaming about. I took an empty plastic trash can in one hand and...
Light Icing Recipe for Cakes?
Does it look like regular decorator icing? If so, I believe that its whipped cream icing. Its made with unflavored gelatin to give it body and doesnt have much sugar in it. Heres a recipe I got from Taste of Home magazines website. Ive not tried it, but bet...
Burnt Rice in a Pan?
If the burn is really severe, it may take a lot of time soaking and scrubbing layer after layer off, but it will lift off and you should be able to salvage the pan.
Bread Machine Tips
I always add things to my bread to use them up and gain the extra vitamins/minerals. If I have leftover sweet potato (or any vegetable), Ill mash it up and add it to the liquid. Fruits work well too. A mashed banana with nuts or a pureed apple with cinnamon...
Pancreatic Cancer Advice?
I know how you feel, My endocrinologist thought I had pancreatic cancer when my son was just 12 years old. I was told to get my affairs in order. I thank God every day that he was wrong. Right now, my husband was diagnosed with a non-treatable form of leukemia...
"Debt into Wealth" Reviews?
I totally agree, there is so much information out there for little or no cost. At the very least, buy a book--you can get some very good ones $15 or less, which is lots cheaper than any course. And remember, you probably arent going to pay off $100,000 in debt...
Help Dealing With Depression?
There are different types of depression that you get from different causes and all are treated differently. Thats probably why you were able to pull yourself out of it before and cannot do it now. If you need to see a doctor and use meds, by all means, do it...
Comments to Mothers-To-Be
Back when I was pregnant, I carried my baby low and straight out. I gained over 50 lbs and was constantly being checked for twins. I had waited over 10 years trying to get pregnant and had a difficult pregnancy. I worked at a busy office with a constant flux...
Vinegar and Baking Soda for Dandruff?
Both are extremely mild and will not hurt you. However, if youre going to try using them together, better do it in the shower since theyll fizz and probably drip all over the place. That way, if it gets to be too much, you can turn the water on and rinse.
My Cat is Clawing at Her Mouth?
What an adorable kitten! I really have no idea of what is causing her to do this. Do you think that at 6 weeks, she might just be too young/immature and the sensation of it bothers her? Usually at this age, their mothers still lick them to help clean them up...
My Feather Bed Smells Like a Wet Dog?
My grandmother was european, and made us feather bedding. I agree with Anne, the feathers are probably not completely dried. They really smell when they are even partially damp--and its often hard to tell when you take them from a dryer. Let them tumble longer...
Manual Carpet Sweeper Reviews?
Oreck sells an old fashioned carpet sweeper or Hokie. They have two different models: a regular one and a commercial one which holds up to much more abuse. The restaurantuer (commercial one) costs about $100.00, but works great. Ive been using mine for about...
Helping a Rescued Dog?
If you are able to bathe him, put some tea tree oil in his bath water. It doesnt cost much and it will soothe and help heal any skin infections, cuts, scrapes, etc, that he may have. Plus the hands-on treatment will bond you and let him know that he can trust...
Prescription Bottle Sewing Kit
What a great little thing to throw in when youre giving the gift of money, but want something small to give too. I think that Ill make some of these to keep at work, in the glove compartment of each vehicle, one for my purse...
Comic: Clipping Coupons
I think it depends on the store you shop at, what you buy, the amount of the coupon, etc. I usually shop at Aldis (no coupons allowed) or Sav-A-Lot and I often buy store brands which are cheaper than buying the name brand and using a coupon. We dont have any...
Freezing Leeks
After washing, I slice the white bottoms and dehydrate them. I also cut the green tops, dehydrate, pusle in my blender, then store the green powder in quart size canning jars. I use the powder to add flavor to gravy, soups, stew, roasts, potatoes, anything...
