Preventing Water Spotting on Glass?
Basic shaving cream (like barbasol) prevents fogging of glass, so I cant be sure but maybe it would help. other commercially available anti-fog and anti-water spot treatments usually have silicone as a base.
Asking a Boy to a Valentine's Dance?
You must be brave. Life is too short to just sit by and allow another girl to snap him up without you taking the risk. Just walk up and smile, and ask him to go with you. If he says no then either go by yourself or ask someone else. Plenty of fish. Im 37 and...
Life After Acrylic Nails?
Get some wraps. Wraps will grow out nicely and allow your natural nails to look nice while growing them out. Wraps do not need to be maintained. Once they grow all the way out and your natural nails are now strong, youre done. Wraps will help brittle thin nails...
Dye Transfer on Football Uniform?
I was at JoAnn Fabrics the other day and saw that they still sell a color/dye remover thing ( by Shout or RIT, I cant remember) and possibly they sell it at WalMart too, I dont know. Its worth a shot.
Drying Tub Mat Between Uses?
Install another shower curtain rod somewhere maybe in the middle of your shower (width-wise) and then use a skirt hanger to hang it centered over the tub. I actually use a second shower rod that I thrifted as another towel rod, but I think it would work for...
Kitten Isn't Meowing?
We got our kitty when he was about 8-12 weeks old. He is now over half a year old and we always laugh because his meow is soooo tiny its almost inaudible. So no its probably not abnormal. He is a total sweetie and very healthy. Our older kitty he has a louder...
Realtor Vendor Booth Ideas?
Do you have before and after photos of your work that you could blow up and put on large poster boards??
Advice for a First Time Home Buyer?
I have done a pre-approval at a credit union affiliated with my employer. Of course I qualify for way more home loan than I would ever allow myself to borrow, however..the 28% rule..is that gross or take-home pay? I have interviewed many realtors and finally...
Advice for a First Time Home Buyer?
I have received such good advice from everyone and I wish there was some more tangible way to say thank you! Thrifty hugs OOOOOO. I am not going to give up on owning a home...however...I think I am leaning more toward now is not the right time for ME to buy...
Uses for Unmatched Socks?
Athletic socks turned inside out are my favorite shower mitts. The fact that they are thinner than a normal washcloth really makes it easier to clean my ears and bellybutton!
Planning Christmas for My Children Without Any Money?
I have been there. I have always figured out a way. I have been poor, poor, poor. I am a single mom of two boys and they recently told me, Mom I had no idea we were ever poor. We always had presents and we thought we always got most of what we ever wanted. I...
Be Aware Where Your Christmas Goodies Are Manufactured
Spangler candies I just bought were labeled Made in USA
Sticker Remover Made Plastic Cloudy?
Your piece looks like it is made out of acrylic. Some sticker goo removers are made out of same chemicals as nail polish remover, at least in part, and guess what nail polish remover can do remove acrylic nails, uh oh. So what you have now is an acrylic diffuser...
Warming Yourself Up
http://www.sissonfamily.com/Sewingroom/pages/2006projects.htm This blog page contains a link to instructions for a snuglet which is a similar item to the expensive Snuggie and Slanket that you sew up yourself and turn down the thermostat. Even if all you can...
Warning: Pirates Gold Chinese Coin Candy - Melamine
Wow, and I love those things when they turn up in the kids candy hauls! Darn. Now I wont want to eat any of them...but thanks for the heads up.
Altering A Formal Dress Smaller?
Be careful of thinking the whole thing is going to be simple & inexpensive right off the bat - b/c I did alterations for a bridal shop for years and in my own home business (before I went back to school to finish engr degree) and sometimes the altering ends...
Using Less Baggies For Packed Meals?
http://www.env.go.jp/en/focus/attach/060403-5.pdf Use furoshiki style folding to wrap your sandwich in a cloth napkin or flour sack towel or something.
How to Make a Plastic Bag Storage Container
I made one out of the leg of one of my little boys cast-off jeans. You can also make them out of kitchen towels, although I have seen this I havent made that style myself. Thanks :-)
Using Acetone In Microwave?
Ya think? Seriously...before using ANY chemical in a manner for which it was not intentioned to be used, read the MSDS on it. Please.
Getting Husband and Cat To Get Along?
My boyfriend hated cats. I now have a cat. He and the cat are fine now, but if I were you I would have him feed the cat. Meaning things the cat REALLY likes. Or secretly use a little sachet containing catnip in the dryer when drying a load of your new hubbys...
Using Old Socks for Protecting Arms While Cleaning
excellent idea. I also turn the athletic socks with holes in them inside out and repurpose them as bath mitts. I like them better than the standard terry washcloths.
Tips for Bathing a Cat
I love the cute website and really appreciate the tip on the window screen or a rug. Im trying that if there is a next time. Teddy had accidentally gotten into something smelly, we think...maybe got dirty in his litter box..we dont know, but I hate to bathe...
Bagging Your Own Groceries?
I have my eco bags too, but I havent tried WalMart yet, with their carousel bagger...I shop at a local chain HyVee and the Fareway and they are more than happy to bag in the fabric ones I bring along, so is Target...I will post feedback when I get brave enough...
Cleaning Your Teeth At Home?
Im going with what the dental assistant said. My boyfriend messed around with his soft teeth and didnt take care of them. He avoided so much expensive dental work. Now he is 44 and wearing a full set of dentures. Isnt that great that he avoided all that cost...
Score Your Car Tags To Avoid Theft
Yes, I used to live in Chicago and in St. Louis for awhile, I thought everyone already knew this trick. Thank you for raising awareness. It definitely deters the sticker thieves.
Put Your Shredded Documents in a Paper Bag
I am so glad that there are others out there that think like me...our resources are so finite and no1 even appears to get it..just throw another plastic drink cup in the trash can..I have really been trying, and this is one area where I had gone to taking my...
Anti-Static Washing Machine Balls?
Yes I bought mine at bed bath & beyond. They are pretty nice, but one of mine busted and tore after a few months. I live in an apt where I had no choice about this awful dryer we have. I dont even bother putting my pants in there I just drip dry, saves energy...
Nest Items to Fit Into Trash Better
I used to live in a small town at least 20 miles from the nearest recycling center, and I still recycled. Any time I went into the big city to do shopping that was my first stop. There is simply no excuse for not recycling. I have a lippy 13 year old boy who...
Cleaning Memory Foam Pad?
I have tried to use a vacuum on mine and it is really difficult. I have a cheapie memory foam mattress from wal-mart. honestly this is quite a challenge I think. for hair I have tried a lint roller. Didnt work. Duct tape wrapped around your hand?? I really...
Plastic Over-the-Door Shoe Organizer?
Hi and thank you to everyone for the helpful feedback. I have looked at the dollar stores, and the family dollar where I live, but the only place I found these was at Target and I had to pay too much I think. But they are so incredibly useful. I stick all the...
Making Homemade Necklace Hangers?
I bought an empty wooden picture frame from a thrift store and then I installed cup hooks around the perimeter of the frame. I hung it by the corner so that it looks like a diamond on my wall. I staggered the cup hook locations. Thats where I hang my necklaces...
Organizing Nails, Screws, Nuts and Bolts?
I dont know if this will work, but cream cheese containers and small plastic containers (recycle) could be glued to a strong magnet on their bottom side. Then if he has a magnetic surface, just label the lid with the screw type/size and there you go. If no...
Pill Box For Earrings
I do something weird to organize my earrings. I sewed two squares of foamy sheets together (that you buy at walmart for ten cents each) and then just stuck earrings through the foamy sheets. One sheet was too flimsy, two sewn together works great. I suppose...
Foam Can Holders To Keep Eyeglasses
very good idea, I never thought of the can holder, I always got annoyed bc my son likes to collect them and they end up everywhere, now I have a good use for them!
Mail Organizers for Storing Baking Sheets
I do this too, found my mail/folder organizer at a thrift store. sometimes I put large lids in it too. I would also like to add that I finally got my gladware/ziploc container lids in order by cutting down a Borax box and putting them all in there.
Craft Organizer For Earrings
my jewelry chest was an un-thrifty gift from my best friend. He gave me a vintage wooden tool chest for Christmas last year. It has felt lined drawers of all sizes, the wood is beautiful and it even has a mirror in the top lid. Lowes and the like had them during...
Extra Toliet Paper Stored on Plunger Handle
This is one bad idea. At least for my plunger. Yuck. What happens when your loo is overflowing quickly and you need to use it? I like the paper towel holder idea, even a basket on the bathroom floor (across from the toilet) Or how about one of those cheap mesh...
Storage Ideas For Small Kitchen Appliances?
I think if you own your home, you could put a pot rack hanging from the ceiling and free up valuable cabinet space for your crockpot and so forth. I saw in a magazine one time they took an old wooden ladder bought at a flea market and outfitted it with s-hooks...
