Coloring Popcorn?
I remember my mom buying the colored popcorn kernels and when you popped it just the hulls were colored ~ pretty but not really what we were expecting.
Donate School Clothes to the Schools
I see some others have suggested it also but I will repeat to say that when I worked in the elementary schools the nurse needed clothing all the time. Not just for accidents, but if some child spilled soup or juice all over their clothes or that sort of thing...
Keeping Bugs Out of Plastic Food Containers?
When I moved to the house we are in now I suddenly was faced with bugs in my pantry. I use the freezer method freezing everything possible - rice, oatmeal, pasta, flour, sugar, etc. Every couple of months I take everything out of my pantry wipe it down well...
Fabric Envelopes for a "Cash Only" Budget System
If you click on the more of my projects link you will see she sells them. As a thrifty person little to expensive for me but if you are crafty google fabric envelopes and it will give you all sorts of sites to show you how to make them.
Saving Money on Packed Lunches
Having worked as a lunch school aide for k - 4th grade for 14 years I can tell you kids throw out a ton of stuff. Packing a full sandwich, cookies, fruit, maybe some carrots and a drink, chances are your little one is not going to eat all this, even if they...
Use Magic Eraser for Streak Free Glass
Had to laugh as I was just checking the box today to see just what is in them that is so magical. I have never tried them on windows but you can be sure I am going to! I have tried everything for my windows and nothing seems to work so I am crossing my fingers...
Mr. Clean Magic Eraser For The Kitchen
To Linda, I just read someone in another thread about Magic erasers say she uses them on her windows and it leaves them streak free. I have not tired it yet but since nothing else works I am going to give it a go!
Uses for Egg Shells?
I am confused as one poster says save egg shells for snails as they eat them for the calcium and the other is saying scatter them to keep the snails away. I want to get rid of the snails so if I scatter egg shells will it attract them to eat the shells or keep...
Organize Grocery Coupons By Aisle
I just moved so am not familiar with the store layouts at all but as I make my grocery list I group things such as meat, veggies, dairy. I put a star next to an item I have a coupon for and paperclip the coupons to my list it doesnt make it a whole lot easier...
Prefilling Coffee Filters
I am wondering about coffee grounds that might stick to the bottom of the filter and then you would have grounds in your coffee. I am not a coffee drinker but my husband is and I just prepare it the night before. As far as losing flavor? I have no idea but...
Repairing Carpet Dents?
I think it sometimes depends on the carpet before I moved I was able to use my iron ~ I placed a dish towel over the dent and then my iron and blasted it with steam I then toke a spoon to help fluff up the fibers it looked great! When i moved to my new home...
Keeping Pests Out Of The Pantry
I toss bay leaves on shelves also and cotton balls with mint extract on them. I also put dry goods in my freezer for 48 hours when I bring them home and some things I dont use often just leave in the freezer till I need them.
Start Your Day With a List
My husband jokes that I make lists of my lists! I love lists!! I always have a list for everyday, for the week and for the month! I make out my list for the month of things I want to accomplish from there every week I make a list and pick things from the monthly...
Zesty Fried Green Tomatoes
Dip in beaten eggs and then seasoned bread crumbs then fried in bacon grease (back in the old days LOL) or Virgin Olive Oil is what I do them in now. Yum! I miss my garden this year and would love to taste this old time favorite.
Remedy for Too Much Perfume
Not everyone is trying to cover up body odor with perfume. In fact I think most who dont care enough to shower everyday could care less about perfume or aftershave. I personally love to walk by someone who smells wonderful it can literally make my day! But...
Organizing Magazines in the Bathroom
When I was growing up my dad (who was a carpenter) made a wooden magazine rack and attached it to the side of the vanity with screws. It was very handy and always kept the bathroom neat and uncluttered. I am sure you could just as easy attach one to the wall...
Cleaning Swiffer Dusters
I too have started washing the hand held swiffer duster (not the floor swiffer) I just put a little Dawn detergent on it and swish it in about an inch of warm water in my sink. It is amazing the dirt/dust that comes off. I then place it on a towel separate...
Use a Dresser as a Planter
Google dresser made into a planter I saw some real cute ideas! Would have never thought to do this but I love it!
Shabby Chic Bedroom Decorating
This is adorable! Makes we wish my girls were little ones again. I like the idea of little bugs for a boys room! You are very creative.
Coffee Stains in Corelle Cups?
I found Mr Clean Magic erasers work great. I also used one with a long handled wooden spoon to clean the inside of my husbands thermos. Wow couldnt believe how bad it was and I clean it every night.
Adding up the Savings at the Grocery Store
I use to use coupons a lot but have found the stores here dont seem to double coupons like where I use to live. I now depend more on sales and loss leaders as Rhonda mentioned and I try more store brands. I was amazed at how good some of Walmarts store brand...
What to Do with 10 Pounds of Ground Beef?
This sounds like a great idea. Although I always buy my ground beef in bulk I never thought to cook it ahead of time before dividing and freezing and getting that great beef broth. Will definitely try this next time.
Freezing Dry Goods
Never had problems in my old house but in this one I started finding bugs right away. I put all my pasta, flour, sugar, nuts, breadcrumbs all that kind of stuff in my freezer. I wiped down the pantry with vinegar added bay leaves and cotton balls with peppermint...
Plan Meals Around Sale Items
I go through the ads, see what is on sale that week, and stock up (like boneless chicken breast for 1.79lb). Then after going through the ads, I make my meal plan for the week ahead with the meat, veggies, etc. on sale. I couldnt afford to do it any other way...
