July 12, 2004

Seeing the DumplingsWhen I make drop dumplings in broth, I put an inverted glass pie plate on top of the kettle as a lid. This way I can see when my dumplings are done without lifting the lid and letting the steam escape.

 

Try Out Perfume at NightI use the perfume samples that come in magazines at bedtime. this way you can safely "try" it out, & if you don't like it it washes off in the morning.

 

Homemade Steamcleaner Solution for Oil StainsMy husband is a mechanic and sometimes he tracks oil into the house, forgetting to remove his shoes. I have found that degreaser (like Havoline) at Walmart or the dollar store works on carpets. I add a capful of it to very hot water in the well, then I add 1/2 cup of Pine-sol.

 

Clip Your Pets Nails: Dogs, Cats, and BirdsLearn to clip your dogs, cats, or birds nails. Invest in a good set of clippers from your veterinarian. It will save you the cost of an office visit. Pet stores that offer grooming probably have instruction folders on the procedure.

 

Use Cooking Spray to Prevent StickingHere are a few helpful uses for Pam or other cooking sprays:

 

Out of Work, Looking for Clothing and Other Items?I have been out of work for a long time and I am in need of blankets, sheets, towels, clothes size 3 to 5 womens, shoes size 7 1/2, cleaning supplies, nic naks and many other things. Any advice on how to get these things inexpensively would be appreciated. Sherry

Editor's Note: Sherry also posted her email address, if anyone wants to email here directly, contact us and we will forward your message to her. If you post what region you live in Sherry people may have some more specific ideas or locations that you can go to for help.

 

Cost of Making a Slip Cover?I need the cost to make a slipcover for a cushion that is 24.5" x 25.5" and 5" thick? Please respond as soon as possible. Thank you, Mary