March 6, 2005

Vinegar PrewashOn your dishwasher dont fill the prewash container. just fill the 2nd wash container. I have saved a whole lot on soap since I learned that.

 

Puffy Eyes?If you have trouble with tired or puffy eyes from allergies, fatigue, or strain, one of the most soothing things to do to help them is to make yourself a cup of tea and save the tea bag.

 

Quick Vegetable Chopper - A Tin CanFor a quick, cheap vegetable (or fruit) chopper use a clean tin can. The open(sharp) end will be your chopper - punch 2 to 3 air holes in the solid end. This tool will make quick work of onions, tomatoes, etc. Just make sure to keep it away from kids as the open end is sharp.

 

Buff Your NailsLemon peel makes a great buffing agent for your nails. By Robin

 

Cleaning Hard to Clean GlassDo you have a glass product you cant get clean? Try soaking it in vinegar. I work on the altar guild at church. I regularly soak a glass bowl that we have water sitting in. The water sits and creates a icky crust. I just soak the bowl and the icky crust is gone. By Sandy

 

Storing Large Quilting Pattern PiecesTo store larger pattern pieces for applique, I just roll them up and put them in a empty paper towel cardboard tube. I store them in a box large enough that if the pattern is longer than the tube it won't bend or tear.

 

Truman (Yellow Nape Amazon)Hi, my name is Truman. I'm a Yellow Nape Amazon. I think I'm about 2 years old, I'm not really sure because my new human rescued me from some really bad people!! My favorite hobby is eating, can't you tell? By Lynn Williams

 

In Support Of Martha StewartI would like to give Martha Stewart a big nod of approval for the graceful way she has handled herself upon completing her prison sentence.

 

Save Money With SoupEat soup one night a week.

 

Sweet and Sour MeatloafThe Best Sweet and Sour Meatloaf! Even my picky 13 year old loves this meatloaf!

 

Picture of Bandit (out of his hair)I previously entered the picture of my dog Bandit. Someone said I should send this in to show you what I did with all his hair that we got when we dematted & trimmed him one day! I couldn't resist making it all into a picture of him! It turned out pretty real! The birds loved it later for building nests with. By Betty Reese

 

Uses a Poster as Your Guest BookI hate guest books at family gatherings! Usually only a page or two is filled and afterwards they just sit in a box somewhere. Well, for my wedding we did something more fun!

 

Store a Phone Book in Your TrunkKeep an extra phone book in the trunk of your car, so that you'll have any number you need in case of emergency. Locksmith, directions to hard to find stores, anything & anyone you might need to contact from the road will be at your fingertips. By Doggy

 

Reusing Parmesan Cheese RindsDon't throw away those old rinds from buying big chunks of Parmesan cheese. Throw them in soups such as minestrone and let simmer for extra good flavor.

 

Check the Doctor's Hours On HolidaysAnytime when going to the doctor for a routine checkup like a blood pressure check or allergy shot make sure the office is open during the holidays.

 

Scenting the AirPut a little perfume, fragrant oil or even flavored extract on a light bulb. then light the light bulb and you will have a pleasant aroma fill the room. By Sandy

 

Devout CowboyThe devout cowboy lost his favorite Bible while he was mending fences out on the range.

 

Cleaning Smoke Stains Off Oil Paintings?How would I go about and what could I use to clean smoke stains from pictures painted with an oil based paint. I don't want to remove any paint. Fay

 

This Sites Design Buttons?I guess I'm the only idiot on this board who I can't figure out how to use the design buttons (Bold, Underline, Quote) when posting a message. Can anyone help? Don't worry, my next trip to the library I'm checking out "Message Borads for Dummies".

 

Cleaning Concrete Floor Before Sealing?I want to know how to clean the garage floor of my home before I seal the concrete. It was painted over a couple times and has worn through in several places. Sure I could go to Home Depot and buy some expensive floor cleaner but where's the ThriftyFun in that?

 

Dealing With Foot Odor From Work Boots?I would like to know if anyone out there has any advice to get rid of foot odor. My son has a problem with excessive sweat when wearing his steel-toed boots to work. I would apperciate any help on this matter. Thank You.

 

Easter Craft for Nursing Home Residents?I am looking for an Easter craft for girl scouts to do for nursing home residents. Any help would be appreciated. -Penny

 

Growing Bean Sprouts?How do I grow bean sprouts from mung beans? One that is crisp and juicy like that purchased fresh from grocers.

 

Removing Smell from Vinyl Sofa?Hi I have a black vinyl sofa and ive had many of my friends stay over the past years (which is basically the only action the couch sees, I never sit on it).

 

Grease Spots On Microwave?Your responses to my cabinet problem were very helpful... Thanks Now I need your help with grease spots on my microwave. No matter how much I wash it and make the outside shine I can't get rid of those tiny little grease spots.

 

Wax?How do I get candle wax out of my brand new carpet?