Getting Rid of Foot Calluses?
Soak your feet! Epsom salts brings healing circulation to the area, so that is a great soak. Then, after soaking (or simply washing) your feet, while they are still moist, generously slather on coconut oil, or any emollient (vaseline will do), then put fresh...
Shopping on a Low-Income Budget
Admirable! I also use every discount, free product, and club priced items at my walking-distance Safeway. There is time involved adding items online to the club card . One thing I buy at Costco is the coconut oil; Safeway has only small jars of this must-have...
Keeping Celery Fresh and Crisp
The bags that the celery comes in at the grocery store are way too small. Use a produce bag to keep the celery in. By the way, I plant the base of the celery in the ground for more fresh celery in the garden.
Keep Your Eggplants Growing Longer
Fascinating! I would like to share your link with our U. of Md. Agriculture Dept. Eggs-cellent.
Discouraging Carpenter Bees
Carpenter bees must be dealt with, but are valuable as pollinators. I painted my outdoor wood as an effective deterrent. They only buzz your wood during mating/breeding or when sunny. My mother hung tarps over her railing and clipped them together at the bottom...
Saving Tomato Seeds
I encourage everybody to try this! Tomatoes are healthy, versatile, fun, tasty. Do some cherry tomatoes, too.
How to Wash a Cashmere Sweater
This is a traditional method that I remember. However, my sister gave cashmere sweaters this holiday. So your tip is helped me remember how to... Thank you.
Easy Transfer Of Seedlings And Rootings
Just use strips of newspaper and plant those. The fabric and foam materials could be reused year after year, of course.
Recycle Your Own Bottles and Cans
I was glad to see your post on recycling. Recycling can be a lot of work, sorting, rinsing, ESPECIALLY for seniors or those who dont have time or motivation. Our County recycles everything and collects and sells the waste or incinerates it, depending. Recycling...
Product Review: Dentemp for Temporary Fillings
I just had a tooth root pulled for $475. The oral surgeon said the tooth didnt really need to come out (but it bothered me a lot). I wish Id thought of this great product, which I used maybe 20 years ago. Anything that can extend the life of your natural teeth...
Ash Tray as Cat Food Bowl
Hi Janine. Im glad you saw my post and liked the ashtray idea. Please pass it on! Its also a great way to upcycle all those 1950s ashtrays.
Make a Junk Journal Out of Envelopes
Its a great craft, but can you please explain how to put together the envelopes, using more detail and pictures. I just dont understand where the pieces go - I mean, I really dont get it LOL. Thanks!
Cause of Tickling and Crunching Noises Inside My Ear?
If there is an irritation, the above answers are great. Also, you could have a pH imbalance, and this may be corrected with a wipe of a vinegar solution (any kind of vinegar, but ACV is best). Gargle on that side with warm salt water and/or weak vinegar solution...
Almost Care Free Roses
Love your decision to plant roses there. Your beautiful roses are so courageous against the backdrop of cars and a road. Can you to plant a tall (8-12) trellis and have a wall of climbing roses so that the drivers cant possibly miss it? And you wont have to...
DIY Window Catio
As a cat owner, I think this is excellent. As someone on a budget, its great to have something cheap.
Pill Time Reminder
Hi. We use Alexa to remind us. Remembering is not easy. We have four daily reminders and cant miss any. Alexa doesnt speak, just plays a soft, bell-like calm sound.
Using Fairy Washing Up Liquid for Fleas?
Fleas can be drowned if you hold your dog down in a bath. Use a cup to ladle water over the head. The fleas will return, of course, unless you have some repellent protection, even a collar. I had bad flea infestations and turned to medication drops, as dawn...
Transporting Helium Balloons
Dont release balloons of any kind into the air or yard, where they will be consumed by birds, turtles, other wildlife, get into the ocean and kill fish and marine animals; float into aircraft propellers, and wreak ecological havoc. Around here, helium balloons...
What is This Rash?
Theres been SO much written about this on an AgingCare site I belong to. I myself had this. It is common, either caused by friction or dampness. You MUST stay dry there. Ill list some of the remedies from the AgingCare. #1 - keep dry. wash daily. Dont wear...
Buttoned Headband for Masks
I love your idea and love that you shared it with everyone. Thank you! My ear loops often fall off because of my eyeglass frames sitting on my ears.
