Freezing Cucumbers
Im gonna try this with cucs in vinegar and a little water to see if they can be used this winter in salads. I truly hope so=---cucs from grocery in winter are horrible.
Life Without a Garbage Disposal?
I do all you do...you from Tennessee??? Joking.
Buying Golden Harvest Canning Jar?
Boy, you ladies and gents have a big surprise in 2023. I just tried to sell 20+ cases of jars and shoe boxes of lids. No one wants them on craigslist. I swapped 2 cases for green beans with an Amish lady today. I asked her why she didnt buy at stores and she...
Getting Rid of Gnats in Bathroom?
Zevo...worth every cent.
Freeze Canned Biscuits
I just buy the package of Mrs. Bs and there ya go-frozen bought to be cooked like what you are doing...right??
Keeping Toilets Clean at a Vacation Home?
Thats why rental property has lids off!!
Homemade Static Guard Recipe?
I use wool balls from amazon--the ones I have are 8 years old and still doing the job.
Buy and Freeze Corn In Season
Just finished yesterday a load of corn. For boiling corn, I clean, boil for 4/5 minutes, cool, put in ziploks and freeze. Nice to cool before adding to freezer--creates less moisture, therefore, less ice forming.
One Size Doesn't Always Fit All
Oh, girl, you need to be my new best friend--wait!! You need to be my friend....I dont have any. I....Am....Not....Kidding.
One Size Doesn't Always Fit All
I am widowed since 2020. I started preparing meals and freezing in those 1 size serving plastics. I just had veg/beef soup. I took it out last night, thawed in fridge, heated in the mason jar in the microwave and this being canning, freezing season, it was...
Homemade Laundry Detergent
A repairman told someone the greatest threat to dryers was the sheet. I have the wool balls from Amazon....8 years and still doing the job.
Homemade Laundry Detergent
I use the 3 but I like crystals, so no water. Dont like liquid. I store mine in mason jars...yes, jars because I make it once a year and its a lot,
How Can I Soften Hard Clumped Dishwasher Detergent?
I use a potato masher--works really well.
Removing Tea Stains From Pitchers
I used1/4 cup of bleach in hot water...in no time the stains were gone and the pitcher looked new. I even put the cleaner in a 2 liter and use it over and over again. So cool.
Mayonnaise on Soft Cloth For Wood Rings
I use toothpaste--just apply, rub in and after a minute or two, clean---gone.
Removing Toilet Bowl Stains?
Ill try that. I have sometimes spots around the water holes in the toilet bowl that even the pumice wont get rid of. Every time, a magic eraser works. I have no idea why I even start with the stone!!!
Living on a Limited Budget
Dollar Store still has a $ aisle loaded with things for consumers looking for a deal.......Dollar Tree is $1.25 now, so there is a savings at DG.
Reuse Paprika Container for Black...
On this topic, I save the parmesan lid for my mason jars--sprinkle, sprinkle!!. I also use the lids of mayo/peanut butter/coffee lids on my mason jars instead of buying those white lids online.
Homemade Laundry Soap
I use A&H laundry detergent, Borax, and fels naptha bars. I calculated the cost today for a friend...$27 for 1 box A&H(9 lbs.), 2 boxes Borax(4 lbs. each), and two bars FN.... I think this will last me longer than two years...and I do 5 loads a week with just...
Crepe Myrtle Trees Not Blooming?
Well, that wasnt the answer for Tennessee and Kentucky summer of 2021. Huge 20 foot tall trees didnt bloom. I rode down full streets all over the county and no blooms. Weird and this year, I have just begun to get red and pink blooms on my bushes. White was...
Reusable Container Instead of Sandwich Baggies
I like these luncheon meat containers because they fit nicely in my drawer in fridge. I use to be able to stack two but new fridge(after water leaking 6 months) wont let me but two side by side is great, I keep my shredded cheese in one.
DIY Bra Strap Hider
Drat---and I was using a shoelace tied.
Hydrangeas With Buds But No Blooms?
I can only say two years ago in Tennessee and Ky, crape myrtles didnt bloom. This year, mine arent again. The only pretty ones are white. This late, I finally have a few buds/blossoms on the reds. Bummer--I really like the blooms of crape myrtles. I noticed...
Corralling Twine and Strapping Tape in One Spot
I used a can with a plastic lid and cut a hole in the top for the twine---best thing ever---and I also cut a hole in the lid and stuck my scissors in....never need to look for scissors to cut twine.
Money-Saving Moving Tips
I bought Lowes trash cans with rollers and lids. Filled, rolled to truck, when moved and emptied, I returned them for a refund...I kept one for my garbage.
Cleaning a Plastic Tub?
My husband had a dirty job at times..he didnt like cleaning the tub when wet after shower which is best time, esp. after a hot shower. I found the best thing was bleach...the bottom of the tub where water collects while draining one can just run a couple inches...
Cleaning a Plastic Tub?
I get a bulk buy of mister erasers on Amazon--they last for a very long time.
Why Use Baking Soda In Cake Icing?
My go to icing is confectioners sugar and I add my pumpkin spice mixture(I make my own) and it is so good. Second day its even yummier.
Identifying Bugs?
Get you a Zevo and no more bugs--worth every penny spent for one. They also have refills, but I havent needed one after 3 weeks and I love not having gnats in the summer canning time.