Picking Up Roadside Litter
Amazes me that there are still people out there who actually throw garbage out their car windows! I had a friend who told me he witnessed someone throw a McDonalds bag out their window...my friend picked up the bag and followed the person to a gas station, knocked...
Reuse Plastic Food Containers for Storage
We save those big ice cream containers with the handles for berry picking in the summer! Also, you can use them to take food/desserts to get-togethers...then its no big deal if you forget to grab it when you go home.
Cleaning a Smooth Top Stove?
You can also use a credit card to scrap stuff off. I would think a razor blade would be a bad idea.
Uses for Used Dryer Sheets?
I agree w/Pixiedust! Just stop using them altogether! You wont miss them. Yeah, you might have the occasional staticky garment but at least you wont be coating your bed sheets and clothing with toxic chemicals. All that stuff is right next to your skin and...
Recycling and Disposing of Electronic Waste?
Check earth911.org. Not sure if it just covers the U.S. or what.
Is Mulch Too Hot for Seeds?
I would think you wouldnt want to mulch until the seeds sprout up. Mulch is used to keep weeds out, so I would think it would keep your sprouts from sprouting!
Is Mulch Too Hot for Seeds?
Im sure the mulch may give off heat as it decays but probably not enough to kill the seed. I just think the tender sprouts wont have much of a chance with the mulch on top of them, holding them down.
Yellow Finches Are Missing?
Mine (goldfinches) disappeared too and still arent at the feeders in the numbers that they were earlier in spring (this is Ohio). They are busy building nests, tending babies and finding other natural food sources. My house finches are still here (maybe the...
Reuse Cat Litter Containers
Great ideas! I use mine as a temporary compost holder. I drilled drainage holes in it and set it outside my back door. I dump my counter-top composter into that and then once that fills up, I transfer it out to the compost heap. I also have one underneath my...
Use iGoogle's Sticky Notes For Reminders
There is also a Sticky Notes feature on Windows 7! That way, its right on your desktop before you even open your browser. : )
Uses for Coffee Cans
Coffee Can Bird Feeder Get a coffee can with a plastic lid and clean it thoroughly. Any size can be used. Make three or four evenly spaced holes in the sides of the can, near the bottom. You may use a bottle opener for this. Drill holes (or use the bottle opener...
Dryer Sheets to Wipe Down Dog
Oh dear. dryer sheets are full of toxic chemicals. I wouldnt recommend this at all!! Sorry! : (
Reuse Room Deodorizers
Omgosh, please try to use natural alternatives, especially around pets! Try using essential oils instead. Lavender is wonderful! http://www.amazon.com/NOW-Foods-Lavender-Oil-ounce/dp/B0013OXEFK/ref=sr_1_5?tag=thriftyfun0b-20
Organizing Clothing in a Cluttered Apartment?
I agree with drmeidl: flylady.net One of her biggest rules might serve you well, 15 minutes of work at a time, then rest for 15 and then go back to work for 15...repeat as much as necessary! Use a timer. She also breaks down the home into zones. You work in...
