Treasure Boxes from Wine Crates
WOW very nice. Thank you for the great photo and the details. I might try one for me.
Refrigerator Door Left Open?
THANK YOU ALL! I really thank you for the time you took to send me your advice. I threw out milk, eggs, bacon, and mayo, salsa. Stuff that was almost gone in the front doors went to trash bin. Thankfully I had not put any meat to defrost in there.
What is the difference between the American Legion and the VFW?
VFW stands for Veterans of Foreign Wars to be be a member you had to have served in the military during war time on foreign soil. My husband is member of both along with Fleet Reserves and Disabled American Veterans (DAV). I am auxillary member and it is amazing...
Dogs Peeing On Wooden Coffee Table?
Have a water bottle or squirt gun at the ready! It worked for my first dog, they get the message fast and I never had to yell. If having 8 dogs works for you then fine. Do not be bothered by posts who tell you to give away your dogs. I think if you can manage...
Safety Pin Angel
Carl, Deeli said it best. Thank you for sharing and the angel is adorable. God Bless you and feel free to share with us! Annie
Product Review: Green Bags
Thank you, I had seen them at store and wondered. This will help my bananas last. Thank you again for posting your results.
Toilet Paper With Less Lint?
I have decided either I buy Dollar General brand cheap but 2 ply which is great cheap price and fine to use or use coupons and sales to buy cottonelle which is pricier but fine to use. I tried Northern and had lint issues also. I used to hover in tp aisle at...
Soaking Up Bacon Grease?
I cook my bacon in the microwave on a special microwave bacon plate it has ridges and the grease drains I only need one paper towel as it comes out great and no mess. I drain grease into a can and toss outl. good luck
Be Careful Using Spray N Wash Dual Power
I just had this happen to me today! I had put some spray and wash on blanket and went to take it out of washer and noticed where it had been sprayed it was bleached. I will not use that bottle again...ugghhh... I have left the generic one on with no problems...
Fallen Ladder Joke Christmas Decoration
Oh the whole thing made me laugh so hard. I woke my sleeping doggie. Too funny!
Giving Parvo Puppy Gatorade?
Make jello and before you put in refrig keep a 6 oz amount in a glass when it is lukewarm not hot to touch give to pup to drink this is similar to pedialyte and some docs suggest this for sick kids too
Cat Problem?
My male cat Scooter is very jeolous of my husb. and when my hubby kisses me cat loudly howls or cries pathetically, yet Scooter runs up to sit in my husbs lap all the time he just does not like us kissing...he always is right there and so now my husb. picks...
Wedding Gifts From Parents?
Various gift certificates to local restaraunts as being newlyweds getting dinner might be hard after working out all day. They could unwind at dinner. And include pizza takeout certificates so they can pick up on the way home, just a suggestion. Good luck.
Halloween Popcorn Hand Party Favor
cute idea I have lots of those gloves so now a fun idea also I have some very old jello that I was tossing it is red/cherry so I will fill a couple of gloves with that!!! good idea made us think too!!!
CoCo (Chihuahua/Miniature Pinscher Mix)
CoCo is a cute one. I love the photo of these adorable girls and doggie in the tree! Very sweet.
Remedy for Acne?
The best thing I ever used was a generic/maalox. Wash face let dry then apply the maalox all over let it dry. It dries hard rinse off the sucks the oils up. I tried numerous products and spent lots of money and my mom had the cheapest easiest solution. She...
Somewhere Over the Rainbows! (Mission...
Gorgeous! Nice to see my home on TF. I am from San Diego, grew up in Pacific Beach next to Mission Beach. Lived at WindNSea Beach then got married ended up in Missouri and having a horrid hot summer. It was great to see this cool pic!
Acne Treatment?
I was prescribed antibiotics and purchased many a cure. The thing that worked for me was: Maalox actually I had a generic plain brand and would apply this on my washed and dry face let it dry then rinsed it off well The stuff in the Maalox draws up the oils...
Use Maalox on Skin Rashes
Maalox is also the best cure for acne! Wash your face then let apply Maalox, let it sit and dry on your skin, then rinse off with warm water your skin will be much better in days and use again when acne reappears!
Refilling Couch Cushions?
Also try Army Surplus store or any Military surplus store. You can buy the foam in thickness you want and cut to size.
Understanding Alzheimer Disease
My mom is gone now. On my own, I decided not to upset her when she wanted to visit a deceased person. I would simply say OK lets get ready and by the time we were out of the driveway she had forgotten. Instead I would drive and she would ask hopefully are you...
Treating Chapped Lips
I also use sugar to scrub my lips. I also use butter to keep them soft. I have a tiny bowl and keep it filled with butter near my desk. My bf says I have soft supple lips and taste like butter.
Buffalo Buttered Popcorn
Deeli, I have always sprinkled hot sauce on my buttered pop corn too. Also I squirt some lime or lemon juice on it. We used to get it that way in Baja California. Also on potato chips.
Baked Pork Chops
This looks good. Not the same old pork chops. I am trying this next week. yum..Thank you.
Looking for Dessert Recipes Using Honey?
Fruit Salad with Honey & Lime Chop your fruits, apples, oranges into bite size pieces. Put into your salad bowl. Add grapes, and strawberries. Then make your dressing; pour honey into a small bowl add lime juice by squeezing lime. Add a teaspoon or two of ginger...
Hamburger Soup
Sounds like Albondiga Soup (Mexican soup). The only change is we add the rice to the meatballs. It is quite tasty.
Dealing With a Verbally Abusive Husband?
If you decide to leave, first plan it out. When he is gone to work or a weekend fishing whatever. Dont threaten leaving, just be low key and plan it out. Only you know what you need. You have a lot to think about. Verbal abuse is horrible and no one deserves...
Dealing With a Verbally Abusive Husband?
Oh and the main thing is someone who truly and honestly loves you will not hurt you. Take time to heal and concentrate on you and your child. Jumping into a relationship quickly may not be wise. A person who loves you will understand and help you feel better...
Can Corningware Dish be Repaired?
NO! I worked for an insurance company and took a claim that a woman had a corningware bowl and she took it out of oven and it shattered. It splayed shards of glass everywhere. So I would strongly suggest you not try to fix it and use it in oven or at all. I...
Tips For Smooth Fudge
Thank you. I am going to make my first batch of fudge in a few days. I will do this.
Holiday: Ethan's First Christmas
Adorable, lil Santa! Wishing him health. He is so sweet looking. Merry Christmas to him and your family & may God Bless you always. Annie
Reusing Plastic Coffee Cans?
I use them to store dry beans, rice, condensed all my flavor tea packets into one neat tub. I did go to Folgers website and print out those labels. The kitchen ideas are endless, at least for me.
Removing Hair Dye from Bathroom Sink
*Warning* Mz. Undomestic Goddess ( I try, I really do!) I once colored my hair and got dye all over sink. I used comet powder, did not work then I used 3 other cleaners from under bathroom sink , did not work then thought bleach will work sure did. 6 hours...
Cleaning Resin Tables and Chairs?
The best thing I have found is the Mr.Clean Erasers they work great on built up grime. You can get the dollar store kind cheap. They will fall apart quicker but work well. I would go to Mr. Clean website and find out how to get coupons or call to see what they...
Hummingbird
I have to repost. Lovely shot the one under the patio is my fav. I think it is the angle and they are all wonderful. I miss the lil hummers they left Missouri for warmer places. Thank you for sharing.
Christmas Coasters
Great idea and tip! I am going to make these this weekend. I have almost everything. I am going to make seasonal and year round ones to send to family! Great gift idea. I have some old Christmas cards that did not get used so I will cut some of those up. I...
Scenery: Pink Coastal Blossoms
Those are gorgeous, whatever they are! I love pink and they look so exotic. You take some wonderful photos, thank you for sharing!
Scenery: Yellow Flower (Shore Acres State Park,...
I am from San Diego, CA and grew up in Pacific Beach which is gorgeous! Now living in Missouri since 1996 finding beauty here too. I did travel to Oregon in 1995, McMinville, Clakamus (sp?) and to Tillamook Cheese Farms and the coast. What a beautiful place...
Hummingbird Hovering For A Meal
Wow, the one under the patio roof is gorgeous! I think it was the angle you took his picture. I have seen many photos this one has to be the best simply lovely. I miss those lil hummers they left Missouri a while back to warmer places. Thank you for sharing...
Insulating Sliding Glass Doors Inexpensively?
What I do with my reg. size window is first set a tension rod, actually in truth I use an old shower rod and hang a heavy old Army wool blanket or flannel sheets neatly hung then I have my regular curtain rod for my nice curtain. I do have two sliding glass...
Freeze Cheese in Wrapping
I do this too. I had been told cheddar cheese may crumble, it does. So, I use it for recipes like enchiladas and then I do not have to grate it. It just crumbles and it will melt in oven. Works great for me!
Most Economical Time to Run Large Appliances?
I run my dishwasher late night. I have read that running dishwasher off-peak hours (7am to about 7pm) keeps costs down so I started to do that.
Hazy Sunset (San Diego, CA)
As I sit here in Missouri, I agree with you. San Diego is the finest city! It is my home, where I lived for 35 years and miss so much. I grew up in Pacific Beach and how I miss the ocean breezes and bay breezes. Thank you for posting such a great pic!
Financial Assistance for Roof Repair for Seniors?
If your family has a service member or had one that has since passed. You may try to contact your local Veterans of Foreign Wars. They may able to help or have someone there who can do it at a low cost. I know one church here in Missouri helped with one for...
Sunset (Ocean Beach, CA)
Gorgeous, I am from Pacific Beach and I did play softball at Robb Field in Ocean Beach. Here in Missouri I am a long way from home. Thank you for posting this pretty photo!
Mom's Shortbread Cookies
I wanted to add shortbread cookies to my Christmas cookies this year, and your Moms recipe sounds like the one! Thank you for posting it, as I will use this year. So many recipes, I like this site for personal recipes. Deeli has good recipes that I use among...
Heavenly Fresh Fig Cobbler
Harlean, You are blessed with figs! Those are my favorite fruit, I am from CA and miss CA mission figs or any fresh figs. I ordered some from Harry & David and they did not do well in shipping from heat. Here in MO. I would love to be on your Christmas list...
Removing Cigarette Odor from a Room?
There is a tried and true product easily found at Lowes, Home Depot etc. It is called TSP my friend smoked like a fiend and never would open windows to air out! When she would move we would go tet TSP and scrub the walls with it, I helped just to see the clean...
Wildlife: Backyard Baby Owl
Amazing shot! I used to have a large grey one follow me at night I think it liked my small white doggie.
Kroger is Not Accepting Online Coupons?
Also Krogers or Gerbes does noy price match here in Columbia, MO and the coupons can be scanned straight to your card (reward card) from cell phones (which I refuse to get) look on the website and check it out. I shopped WalMart last week and used my online...
Boosting My Energy Level?
Try vitamin B12 tabs I take 2 every morning and have been feeling energy and no more sluggish days. I really know these worked for me and my doctor was happy.
Smoke Alarms Won't Shut Off?
My friend had that problem and had to call fire dept hers just went off in middle of the night it turned out it was the wiring, it did take the fireman quite a bit of time to figure that out and they said they learned from coming out to her home. Good luck...
Hair Dye Stain in a Sink?
VERY, very carefully. Years ago I stained my sink with hair dye. Well my roomie was having a party that eve so I hurried. I first used ajax then comet no change. Then I used amonia still stain remained. I used 2 other cleaners before it finally came out. Hours...
Stouffer's Tuna Casserole?
KansasCindy, This sounds good, I will try it on Tuesday. Cant wait. Thank you, Annie
Wildlife: Winter Visitors
Gorgeous and great of you to feed them. Here in MO this is what my backyard looks like. I did not have birdseed before snow hit. So I crumbled lots of bread for them.
Crystallized and Hard Honey?
Also squeeze a bit of fresh lime or fresh lemon on the amount you need it will work to soften it quickly just a quick mix and it is liquid.
Betty Crocker Chocolate Chip Snackin' Cake?
I just use Betty Crocker butter/yellow cake mix make as box instructions state then add chocolate chips pour into floured cake pan then I add butter pats into the cake mix do not mix in just stick the butter pats throughout cake batter. I dont remember why...
Hooking Your Purse to the Cart
I have done this for too many years to mention, and got teased for being paranoid, well like you I work hard for my $$$. If someone tries to take it they will have to work for it! Good idea as others will do this too.
Small Shoe Organizer for Baby Essentials
Great tip. Today am going to a baby shower, I will stop and pick up one to add to my gift bag! Thank you, this is so great.
How Can I Remove Hair Spray from Wallpaper?
Those Mr. Clean sponges will work will tip. I get the generic ones at local Dollar General.
Removing Musty Odor from Paper?
You can try putting them in a large brown grocery bag with crumpled newspaper or unused bbq charcoal. Wrap charcoal in paper towels to keep neat and then seal brown bag and leave for a day or more and odor will be gone.
Use Clearance Wallpaper for Shelf and Drawer Liners
Thank you for your idea. I have a roll of pretty wall paper. I found it at a hardware store going out of biz sale. I think it was 25 cents or 50. I am moving soon and was going to toss it. Now, I will use it for my new place. Instead of buying some new rubber...
Washing Clothes in Well Water?
Try using 1 or 1/2 cup white distilled vinegar and if needed also add 1/2 cup baking soda this should help.
Cleaning Aluminum Cookware?
The easy way for me is cheap. I put a drop of dish soap and fill pan with boiling water, and let it sit til it cools. Very rare is the time when I have to do this twice but it works and no elbow grease needed.
Atlantis Space Flight (Florida)
Thank you for posting this. I missed the launch on the tv and never got to see it on the news. I was happy and thrilled to see this. Awesome photo. Still am amazed that we send people to the moon! Thank you, again for sharing.
What are Some Good Chuck Roast Recipes?
My bf loves pot roasts I make in crockpot with gravy & taters I am fed up with it too! So I rinse the leftover beef and doggie gets taters and gravy then : with leftovers I shred the beef and make tacos or chimichangas using Rachel Rays easy recipe. Brush casserole...
Feeding a Big Appetite on a Budget?
The 23 year old man should be paying for his fair share. And use as many coupons as possibles and follow all local markets sales. Good luck.
Coloring Sugar?
Sorry this is so late. I put white sugar in baggie add food color drops as needed and seal baggie, then roll with a rolling pin. I have done this for years. It is cheaper than buying colored sugar.
Add Pudding Mix to Pie Crust
What flavor of pudding? And about how much pudding mix? Sorry to bother you but this sounds good, wanna get it right.
Photo: Making Christmas Cookies
How adorable. Love the idea of the newspaper on the counters. Very sweet of your men!
Gourmet Glazed Nuts
These sound tasty. I am going to make some for my boyfriends sister and her family. I had been wondering what to make for them. That way they can have them for the long car ride home! Thank you!
Hummingbird at Rest
Wonderful picture. I miss the hummingbirds that come around to eat. They flew to warmer climes and I miss the visits. Even the noisy loud hums they make. Thank you for sharing.
Gift Ideas for Boyfriend Who Likes Outdoor Activities?
Something edible, make homemade beef jerky or buy some and make a basket with nuts or hard candy that he likes for snacks for while he is out there. If you decide to go the gift card route this will be a little something nice to add to it.
Poem: Ode to ThriftyFun
Deeli, I was just thinking good things about you tonight as I looked over and saved some of your wonderful recipes. I was thinking how fun you are and what joy you bring to all! And now you give us a poem. Wow. I look forward to your posts and Granny Vi and...
Inexpensive Meal Ideas?
Burritos: Ground beef Potatoes, diced into small cubes Onion, diced Salt & pepper to taste Brown ground beef with potatoes in skillet. When done, roll up in warm flour tortillas and serve with salsa or cheese if desired. You can make burritos and freeze for...
Product Review: Butterball Fully Cooked Smoked Turkey?
Yes, it was good and EASY. It really was a last minute thing, as we had plans out of town then an auto accident changed things. Well, I found one of those fully cooked smoked turkeys you just pop it into the oven to warm, and it was wonderful. We even had company...
Seal Plastic Bag to Make Air Tight
I must be a visual person as I am not quite getting this tip. I know it is a good one and one that I will use but having a dipsy moment. Please add so I can see. Thank you.
Rinse Bacon with Cold Water Before Cooking
Actually it does stop shrinkage. I just tried this the other night for BLTs. I made an entire package of thick cut bacon, first rinsing it with cold water and straight to the pan. For the first time no shrinkage! I still had the fat that it renders and saved...
Calculating Child Support?
Beware! I was told by attorney that my income should not be used. However every time we went to court for more support my income was required yet the mothers new husband was not required. So long story short they used my income at $54,000.00 a year, and the...
An Afternoon Together
What a sweet photo! I no longer have my parents and my only regret is not having photos of the two together. I just always saw them together and never really thought about it.
Removing Incontinence Odor?
My friend works as a home health care provider and the company she works with supplies them with cans of inexpensive lather shave cream. It cuts out the odor. She uses it to clean the people, and bedding before she launders bedding. Try it.
Mayonnaise for Hair Conditioner
Yes, my sis is a hairstylist and this works well, however, use caution! Being 17 I wanted the best shiny hair in town so I used the entire jar of mayo and well I went around looking like a skunk for a while. It would not come out as I used too much. So do not...
Recipes Using Canned Spinach?
My favorite is: canned spinach canned pinto beans 1-2 tbl flour Salt and pepper to taste, heat spinach in pan with little oil, then add flour to make a roux/gravy, you can add butter if you want, then add can of un-drained beans, roll into flour tortillas. My...
Freezer Friendly Eggless Breakfast Burrito Recipe?
Ground beef fry it in pan along with potatoes, cut up into tiny squares you can add cheese if you like or salsa. This is very good anytime.
Mayonnaise Soup Recipe?
Wow! I tried Google and Bing search engines and could not find one single mayo soup recipe. If you can remember where you had it and contact them for the recipe. Also please post it if you find it. Now I am super curious to know. What else besides mayo was...
Macaroni Salad Recipes?
Make your pasta big shells go good in this one Rinse, let cool. Mix in one can tuna, one can rinsed kidney beans. Chopped small onions mix in miracle whip. Black olives are good if you have some on hand. Either way this is a great dinner salad.
Homemade Chili Oil
Deeli, Thank you once again for such great tips. I use this oil but hate paying the high price. Now I can make my own.
Recipes Using Corn Tortillas?
I cut the tortillas into small squares put into a pan with a small amount of oil crack up some eggs into and add salsa do not let the tortillas get chip/hard just keep them soft. This is a quick easy breakfast or anytime meal. *************************************** Cut...
Skin So Soft as an Insect Repellent?
It works wonders for me and others I know swear by it. Also my friend has fleas from cats and I get horrid bites. So when I know I am going to stop in at her place. I put SSS original and place on my ankles all around and my arms and hands and no bites. I also...
Brittle Finger Nails?
My aunt used to use Knoxx jello and had great strong nails. I think she would make it into a jello, or drink it. Sorry, not real sure but it worked.
Painter's Tape As Reusable Adhesive
Fossil1955, I wanted to say thank you! You have great tips, and this is just one more. I get tips and ideas from this site and now I look for your tips eagerly.
Refreshment Ideas for a Neighborhood Get Together?
On invite state; lemonade and cookies or something like that. Tortilla pinwheels are quick and can be made a day ahead and you can use different types of flour tortillas, like spinach or tomato.
Keeping Kitchen Sponge from Getting Stinky?
I run mine through the dishwasher make sure it is secure in top shelf. I wedge it between other items. Also sometimes I add water and dish soap and place in microwave for 1 minute or 45 seconds as the media has reported this to sterilize it. Check the correct...
Norwegian Parsley Potatoes
Thank you for this recipe! I love new red potatoes and had them once with parsley and wondered how to make them. oh yum!!!
Wildlife: Blue Heron (FL)
I have not seen a live blue heron but I think they are beautiful. Your photo is the best one I have seen. I have seen a lot since I think the blue herons are gorgeous birds. Great shot, you have the eye for this! Thank you for sharing.
Packing Food for Road Trips
We went to St.Louis Zoo a couple hours away. Packed cooler with store brand soda cans and water bottles saved a ton. Each bottle of water cost at store 14cents each on sale same size bottle at zoo was $2.50 and ours were frozen first. People came up and told...
Cooking for an Elderly Person?
Meat loaf would be good. You might try a fruit smoothie in blender add vanilla yogurt with frozen blueberries or fruit of choice and blend. They are so good. Jello or pudding is good and something he could snack on too. When cooking you might want to reduce...
Cleaning a Crock Pot?
Try inexpensive denture cleaning tablets maybe get a couple from your dentist they get lots of free samples. I used to work for a dentist for 17 years and those tablets cleaned quite a bit. I used to use them to soak office coffee pot that no one would wash...
Planning a Wedding on a $5,000 Budget?
I got married in San Diego at Presido Park with an outstanding view. Park fee was cheap. Had reception at my home. Cake was by Living Room, chocolate & white chocolate cake, gorgeous, wonderful, Swiss chocolate, and fresh flowers by grocery store Vons, cheap...
Protecting Family Finances After a Divorce?
In the U.S. it takes both parties to open a bank account and only one to clean it out, as my ex did to me.
Best Household Product for Cleaning a Dishwasher?
Ok my dishwasher is new after 10 months a smell was bad. I tried all types of cleaners. Turned out, it was garbage disposal. Used costly cleaners to no avail. What finally worked was a 5 pound bag of ice cubes put through the disposal with cold water. It cleaned...
