Kitchen With Black and Silver Granite Countertops?
I have faux black granite countertops in my kitchen. We remodeled an old farmhouse and I bought used kitchen cabinets from a flea market and replaced the hardware with black knobs. My walls are painted a terra cotta color, as I have terra cotta and copper accessories...
Handprint Flowers
What a great idea! This would be a perfect idea for Mothers Day. Ill have to remember this one. Thanks for sharing. vguy, earle, arkansas
Medication for Oedema Not Working?
My husband is paralyzed and in a wheelchair, 58 years old. He always has problems with lower extremities swelling. He is on a fluid pill and is told to prop his feet up several times daily to help with fluid. His is supposed to limit liquids after evening meal...
The Eye Balls Have It Costume
What a spooky idea! Eyeballs are great for Halloween. I like to make eyeballs to hang from my trees. vguy Earle, AR
"Miracle on 42nd Street" Float Ideas?
Of course, you need a Santa, but you should dress everyone in vintage 50s wear.
Inexpensive Waterproof Bed Protector
My kids used to have the same problem. I used a cheap shower curtain spread under the sheet. Worked great! vguy Earle, Ar
Halloween Laundry Basket Costume
I must say, this is a very original costume. Im sure every housewife will relate.
Brown Eyed Susan Garden Dog Costume
Cute idea! I think our pets make great additions to Halloween. I dressed my cocker spaniel in an orange Halloween T-shirt to surprise the kids! vguy Earle, Ar
Halloween Mailbox Decoration
What a cute idea! I wish I had a mailbox to decorate. I decorate my yard and porch every year.
Making a Baby Shower Cake?
Easy! Roll up individual diapers, rubber band around each one. Then stack them and decorate with ribbon or whatever you like.
In Need of a Snappy Business Name?
Clean Sweep Home Services. Well take good care of your home and family. Inside, outside, everything you need to do, but dont have the time.
Recycled Clay Pot Wind Chimes
Ive made some similar to these before, but I love your sailboat theme. Very cute!
Homemade Marionette Doll
The head also has a neck a shoulders made of papier mache. The body is NOT stuffed at all. Simply made pants and shirt and sewed them together. The hands are papier mache, also, dried, then painted. The hands and feet and neck are glued to the cloth body with...
Toby (Jack Russell Terrier/Rat Terrier)
Toby is so cute. My neighbor has a dog like this that rides the lawnmower with him.
Baby is Not Crawling?
My younger brother NEVER crawled. At 6 months, he just started walking. I remember my mother inviting all the neighbors to witness him walking. Dont be alarmed, he may just start walking when you least expect it!
Simple Kids Crafts?
My 5 year old granddaughter likes to cut out flowers or vegetables from old magazines. Then we glue them to popsicle sticks and stick them in a flowerpot full of dirt. Instant garden!
Ava (Collie) and Missy (Reindeer)
I think it would be great to own a reindeer. Just think of the fun with the kids at Christmas time!
Ideas for a Large Birthday Party?
How about a carnival theme? You could make little game booths, (throw the ball through the ring, pop balloons, etc). You could have a concession stand with chips and punch, hot dogs, whatever you can think of.
How to Change the Color of Hydrangeas?
My grandmother always said to put a rusty nail in the ground next to your plant, that will change the color.
Play Doh Stain on Carpet?
My granddaughter has done the same thing before. I just snipped it out with a pair of scissors.
Use Red Hanky in Case of Blood
What a great idea for small children! Anything that helps to keep a child from a panic is great.
Monster Truck Themed Birthday Party?
Maybe you could get some old truck tires and have a game of throwing a ball through them.
May Day Baskets
Great idea! Actually I have never even heard of this holiday. Who doesnt love springtime when we are all in anticipation of green leaves and flowers? How do we go about resurrecting a forgotten holiday?
No Shredder? Burn Your Personal Paperwork
I burn my old bank statements, etc. Im afraid to put them in with my garbage. Who knows who filters through looking for account numbers! I encourage my grown children to do the same.
Product Reivew: Viva Paper Towels
These are my favorite, too. I dont mind spending a few cents extra to buy a brand that is really above the rest.
Save Potato Water for Watering Ivy
Ive always heard that the starchy water from potatoes and even pasta is very good for watering plants. I had forgotten about this, thanks for sharing.
5th Wheel Grease on Clothing?
My husband used to own his own 18 wheeler. He always had tough grease to remove from his clothes. I poured on undiluted Pine Sol, right out of the bottle. Use a brush on hard to remove stains, before the washer.
Flour Stuck in Sifter?
Try soaking the entire sifter in a tub of hot water. The flour should turn into goo and be easily washed out.
Games for a Coed Wedding Shower?
I like LoriWs idea, see what men know about women things and vice versa. Should be interesting!
The Basics of Square Foot Gardening
Love this idea! My property has so much gravel that I cant get anything to grow well. Not much topsoil at all. This would work great for me.
Cleaning a Stainless Steel Thermos?
Maggie is right. Start over and clean again with baking soda. Its a little bit abrasive, just enough to clean well.
Recycle, Get Organized and Save Money
I, too, use all kinds of boxes saved. At Christmas time, my family knows their present may be wrapped in a cereal box, a tampax box, a cracker box, etc. It has become a tradition at my house. Why buy boxes when your cabinets are full of them?
Planning a Memorial Service?
When my son was killed, I too, was overwhelmed. This is a normal feeling to have during a time such as this. I think you could let everyone help decide on music, maybe a favorite song or hymn, maybe pick out photographs of your parents to show at the service...
Moving a Stove?
I would lift up one side at a time, and slide a piece of old carpet underneath and then pull it out. Make sure you dont intend to keep the carpet, as it will probably need thrown away afterwards.
Skunk Behavior: Running in Circles?
I had the same thing happen with a squirrel before. It came into my house and was trying to attack us. My kids were instructed to hide behind couch pillows. We called the game warden, he said it was more than likely rabid.
Frozen Snickers Ice Cream Cake Recipe?
Have you tried the brownies with pieces of a Symphony bar baked inside? Theyre great!
Cigar Box Decoupage
I remember this craft from school days. This is a good, cheap project for elementary school or bible school projects.
Removing Wallpaper Borders?
I always fill a squirt bottle with water and spray the wallpaper. Be generous. Then scrape and peel off.
Redecorating a Mobile Home?
I live in a 1985 doublewide. We have slowly taken the cheap paneling out and replaced with sheetrock. Now my room looks like a house! We also put new siding on the outside with some new windows, now I have windowsills! We opened up the wall between the living...
Cut Your Boys Hair
I always cut my kids hair, 2 girls and 3 boys, and ended up cutting neighborhood kids, too. There is no telling how much money I saved over the years.
Blackheads in Ears?
Position the closed end of a bobby pin over the blackhead and firmly press. Easy!
Cross Stitch Pattern: "Having children is like being pecked to death by a duck"?
Could you just print the saying off the computer?
Cut Potato to Improve Windshield Visibility
I did not know this! Sounds cheaper than RainX. Will have to try this one.
White Streaks on Bathroom Mirror?
Use vinegar and water solution to wash and use old newspaper instead of paper towels to dry. This works great on windows, too.
Decorating With the Color Red?
Both sofa and wall being red would be too busy. Id go with a neutral color sofa, red on the wall, or just one wall and maybe some red pillows. A khaki or wheat wall color would go well with a red accent wall.
Managing Time as a Working Woman?
I can relate! I have worked, with kids that were yours, mine, and ours. Imagine putting homework and school clothes and lunches into the equation. What Im trying to say is, you learn as you go, when you feel overwhelmed, just do what has to be done and let...
Coordinating Paint Colors in Different Rooms?
I always liked navy and tan together. Since your colors are a shade off of the navy, try the tan.
Inexpensive Gifts for Cheerleaders?
When I was in high school, (70s) the girls in our cheer squad were each given a keychain. Someone had cut out and handpainted a little 3long cheergirl out of wood and handpainted the uniforms on them and matched their haircolor and printed each one personally...
Asking People to Bring Frugal Gifts?
Have a hand-me-down shower. Most girls know someone with an infant. They could ask friends or relatives for a newborn hand-me-down to gift. We all know they will be almost brand new. Sometimes, never even used. No money involved for gifts, how easy is that...
Little Spooks
This idea is so cute. I will try to add this to my yard decorations this year. Thanks for sharing.
Garden: Surprise Results
Go to picture.com They have a photo contest that I enter every 3 months. I have had several photographs published through them. I really think your photo would do great!
Is Planning Your Own Birthday Party Tacky?
Sometimes if we dont do it, it just wont get done. Thats how it goes around here.
How Can I Get Fabric Donations?
I used to work at a sewing factory, and they throw away lots. Check your local phone book to locate sewing factories and just ask, youll be surprised.
Use Your Pet as a Halloween Prop
One year I dressed as a witch to answer the door and give out treats. I dressed my cocker spaniel in an orange Halloween shirt and hat and he answered the door with me. I think yours was a much better idea, though. I think pets make a cute addition. vguy
Use Tires for Rammed Earth Project
I have seen an entire house built out of old tires on tv. I was very impressed. Have thought about building a dividing fence on my property out of tires. I think it would look good with stucco type material covering it. Since we arent allowed to put old tires...
Coat Jack-O'-Lantern Cuts with Vaseline
Good idea. Do you have any suggestions to keep the gnats away if you keep it outside?
