Saving Money on Entertainment
1. Sign up for clubs where you would like to go. Our local $3/person movie theater has a club where you get free tickets on your birthday and other free stuff throughout the year. 2. Sign up with focus group / survey companies. My parents get tickets to a new...
Grinch Themed Office Decorations?
I would look to Whoville for inspiration. Bright colors, lots of texture. Think neon blue, neon green, bright pinks, shiny golds - I would use a lot of crepe paper garlands, lots of lights. You could spray paint twigs in bright colors to adjoin any garland...
Knifty Knitter Blanket Keeps Rolling Up?
If you are making panels, you can alternate stockinette and garter stitch panels. The roll greatly depends on the stitch used and how tightly you are looming. I would recommend adding a garter stitch border (possibly by adduing an outside panel) or alternating...
Diabetic Lemon Cordial Recipe?
Now that I think I understand what lemon cordial is, heres what I would do. http://lowcarbdiets.about.com/od/products/a/liqsplenda.htm This has information on a variety of liquid Sucralose products that you could use in place of the basic simple syrup (sugar...
Recipes Using Soy Milk?
I cant drink it straight (use chocolate soymilk to drink), but I cook regularly with the straight soymilk. I use it same as cows milk. The chocolate soymilk is also very good in place of coffee creamer, in my opinion Where do you find it so cheap? Aldis got...
Sister Diagnosed With Cervical Cancer?
April, I am a survivor of endometrial cancer. There was an excellent resource in an online Yahoo group called GynGals, now called Women Conquering Cancer (http://www.geocities.com/womenconqueringcancer/). Please check it out. The other thing I wanted to say...
Ideas For Small Quilting Projects?
Its not quilting, but we learned this at the craft collective meeting I went to this month: take some metal binder clips (also known as bulldog clips in some areas), cut fabric to cover, coat the black part of the clip with decoupage liquid (Modge Podge in...
Puppy Dog Food for a Nice Coat?
I assume this would work on Huskies as well as dalmatians... my parents put a raw egg into their two dalmatians food each Sunday and their hair is super soft. The other way you can ensure its feel is up to par is to brush often. The brushing will move the oils...
Remedies For Twitching Legs?
The fix may depend on what type of problem is causing the twitching. For me, magnesium tablets and icing daily helps a bit to relax the muscle...but I have a compressed nerve under my calf. This twitching is caused when I feel like my leg is like a winch being...
Soy Milk Vs. 1% Milk?
I dont know about gaining weight, but I like to consume both for the benefits of regular milk (calcium and Vitamin D) and for the benefits of soy milk (soy isoflavones). Drink what you enjoy - and the only thing I will add is that if you drink solely soy milk...
Bringing Mayo For Your Lunch?
Well, I know you can get the little packets at restaurant supply stores like Gordons Food Service or at Costco and Sams. I would use the teeny keychain Tupperware containers, or a small pillbox, or save one of those little plastic containers that come with...
Nutritional Value of Baked Vegetables?
Well, heat kills 80% of water soluable vitamins that I remember from health class, but I cant remember if it does anything to the fat soluable ones. At the very least, youre cutting calories from the brownies which is always good for you. That Ive found, the...
Knifty Knitter Size Chart?
I dont understand what youre asking for. Are you asking for the size in inches of each stitch pattern? That would depend on your tension, your yarn, and the stitches themselves. If you use the same yarn, the same tension and the same stitches every time, everything...
What breed is my dog?
Looks like American Bulldog with a bit of Dalmatian and Labrador mixed in to me!
Save on a YMCA Membership
YMCAs are not supposed to do that. Its called de facto employment and theyre supposed to be paying payroll taxes on it - and youre supposed to be paying income tax on it. It was one of the first things that was discussed at business training for the YMCA. You...
Smooth Bumps on Daughter's Back and Chest?
Have you tried switching laundry detergents/fabric softeners? She may be allergic to something in them. Ive had to use scent free products for years because I get something quite similar. I would HIGHLY recommend seeing a dermatologist and having allergy tests...
Crafts for Elderly Care Facility Residents?
Spool knits are easy to do, all you need is some tube like objects with four pins in them and some yarn. Quilting/Sewing can be fun for many elder residents - talk to some local interior designers/architects and youll get regular sources of fabric to use so...
Loom Knitting Patterns For Dog Sweaters?
There are oodles of them running around, but depending on the size of your dog, different ones will work: http://kathynorrisdesigns.com/pupsicles.htm - Good for small-extra large dogs with some adjustments. http://www.loomknitterscircle.com/IssueFall07/patterns...
1800's Craft Ideas to Sell at Historical Club Fair?
Fans would have been very popular then, heres a good example of what one would look like (http://www.1860-1960.com/z0732p0.html), and you could just have the kids draw on them instead of handpainting them. Small purses, (google bell purses for examples) were...
Creative Free Advertising Ideas?
Carla, It depends on what you mean by free. Are there things that you can do that dont cost money to display? Sure. But theyre never totally free - you have to factor in your time and effort (and especially nowadays, your transporation costs). Some good near...
Reese Witherspoon Haircut Styling?
I have problems with a bang cowlick, so I feel for you! I have the same bangs. Heres my tips - 1. Grow your bangs slightly longer than necessary. You can always use a curling iron to shorten them without cutting. They need to be longer to weigh down the cowlick...
Tasty Sugar Free Cookie or Cakes?
OMG! My favorite website ever fits the bill here: http://diabeticpastrychef.com/ Shes a pastry chef at a restaurant that redoes recipes for diabetics with low sugar content and modified flours (you know, like soy or almond instead of bleached white). All of...
Uses for CD Containers?
He he. I use them to put bagel sandwiches in (I think I saw that here on TF), and I also cut out the indented hole in the top, put my yarn on the spindle and use them to keep my yarns straight when working with intarsia and fair isle projects.
Finding Free Packing Peanuts?
If you know people who work for office buildings, just ask them to save them up for you. The green movement is a big deal in a lot of places. I recycle ours all the time. I sell on ebay on the side too - and my suggestion is popcorn instead of peanuts. I buy...
Inexpensive Christmas Craft Ideas for Cub Scouts?
1. Regarding the raffle. You dont say where you are, but here in Chicago Ive done tons of stuff. Everything from asking the parents to bring in 1 item to raffle off, to cash prizes. Try to get as many people as you can hounding for raffle items and see what...
"Beautiful Builder" Theme For Womens Ministry?
This may sound silly, but Ive done it a couple times for different groups. Get some fun size candy bars and stack them up like a Jenga tower. Print a little card out with the Jenga rules so they know whats going on. The table with the tallest tower wins a gift...
Look for Gift Card Deals at Restaurants
I buy them and use them the night I get them. Its like getting a drink for free! I just go up to the bar, pay for a gift card and then ask for a table with my husband.
Gift Basket for Guys
I love giving these! They are such a great idea. And if you want to be a little funny, open a box of candy and put the gift certificate in there and glue it back together. My brother was so suprised the last time when I did it to him! :-)
Allergic Reactions to New Carpet?
If you are very concerned with allergies related to carpet, there are many products on the market that can help. 1. What actually causes the problem is not the carpet but the adhesives. Clearly state to the carpet installer that you have severe allergic reactions...
"Girly-Girl" Centerpieces?
Id put some cute vases tied with green ribbon on something like this: http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=97289.0 Id also throw a boa around the table - a big fluffy pink one. and LOTS of pink confetti - the shiny kind, not the baby pink kind.
Uses for Blank Address Labels?
Use them in a few ways: -file folder labels -covers for postal labels on boxes -labels for storage boxes -plug labels for electrical, computer, appliances -Print gift labels with them - two lines and room for a small picture is all you need! -Put one of them...
Pattern for Knifty Knitter Bag?
http://www.provocraft.com/ Im assuming youre talking about the bag on the cover of the package. There are two locations of the patterns that provocraft uses. One is under the Projects tab under Knifty Knitter. The second is if you click Knifty Knitter on the...
Bar Soap with Less Residue?
Any kind of pure glycerin soap should do the trick. Bath and Body Works runs them on special $5 for 5 all the time. My DH uses the plain vanilla one and doesnt complain about it.
Scrapbook for Student Assignment?
What the teacher was trying to say is to use anything to accent your words and pictures. Use buttons, bottle caps, pieces of fabric, scraps cut from magazines and newspapers, paper clips, post-its, velcro, playing cards, old valentines, etc. Its for a school...
Saving on American Girl or Similar Dolls?
Mackenzie, I would say the best way to save money on them is to find them used - on eBay or in your newspaper or even on Freecycle. And evaluate carefully - you can have many outfits for just one dolll, so you really dont need more than one. My question to...
How To Make Crispy Microwave Pizza Crust?
Lean Cuisine has a pizza that comes with a crisping container. I buy one and reuse it as many as ten times before I need to throw it out and buy a new one. Its the square one, not the round. I would also have her consider things like protein shakes and other...
Can I store Beanie Babies in space bags?
I think you could, but the eyes have pointy posts and might cut through their fabric. If you are saving them for an investment or for your kids or something you might not want to do that. Otherwise, I keep mine in rolled up shoe organizers.
Curling Hair Naturally?
Well, if you mean by natural you mean using no chemical products, then all you have to do is use a smaller rounded brush, hold your hair around it and blow dry. If you mean using no chemical product and no electricity, then take some chenille rods pipe cleaners...
Printable Version Of O Holy Night In Sign Language?
Hi there! Thats a great idea! Just type them up using a sign language font instead of regular words. There are some great ones located here: http://babel.uoregon.edu/yamada/fonts/asl.html
Shaved Pom's Coat Isn't Growing Back Well?
I know you can find it on Amazon, but you might want to try a few other places first. I would start with the local farmers market and the local natural foods store. They would be the most likely places. After that, try a beauty supply store. They might also...
Will Paper Ruin a Blender?
I agree with dpool. I bought a $10 blender from Walgreens to do my paper in. I wouldnt think it would ruin your other one, but I think Id rather ruin a $10 one than my $100 blender/food processor.
Where Can I Find FiberOne Bars?
I usually find them at the grocery store (Jewel / Domincks) since Im in Illinois, but Ive seen them at SuperTarget, Walmart and occasionally at Dollar Tree. Theyre usually with the Nutrigrain bars and other such foods.
Help Selling Homemade Doll Clothes?
Mackenzie, My first idea would be to use the standard formula for crafts - 3 times the cost of materials. However, doll clothes are very intricate and you should be proud if you can do them now! I think the best course of action would be to try and find similar...
Where Can I Find Sugar Free Sour Apple Syrup?
I really dont know, but I was wondering what you use it for? It sounds tasty!
Can you make syrup with Splenda?
Do you need syrup to make lemonade? I make mine with splenda all the time and dont make syrup to do so. I just use it like regular sugar - dump in and mix. There is a recipe on the website for it - http://splenda.allrecipes.com/Recipe/Recipe.aspx?nprid=104014
Is It Safe To Print Coupons?
Oh, I print coupons all the time. Its fine. You want to make sure youre doing it from accepted manufacturers sites. Typically the address to get the coupons will be bricks.xxx.com - thats the major coupon provider. Otherwise, Coupons.com also has a very good...
Pancetta Wrapped Around Mozzarella?
You cook it together, I believe. The ones in the store have pre-cooked pancetta, but Id double check that.
Wedding Gift For Boss?
I would second the honeymoon hamper style gift. My boss and his wife are well-to-do architects and accountants so when I and the other staff wanted to get him a gift, we didnt know what to do. Luck would have it that Marshall Fields ran a griddle off of their...
Home Treatment For Diabetes Blisters?
Go to the doctor! There are lots of options for people who need transportation. Places to try: -Public transport (Buses, trains) -Local nursing home (leads for transport services) -Your alderman, village trustee or mayor (will have leads to find you a service...
Using Extended Characters on My Keyboard?
Yes, trbrown11 is correct. You should be able to find the FN button, and when you hold it down in addition to the key with the blue symbol, you will get that symbol as you type. Its a very popular method for compressing keyboards for laptops and notebooks.
Diet Coke Stains on Clothing?
Ive had good luck with shampoo and dish soap before - pour and let it sit for a bit, and then wash. Ive also had some luck with a Tide pen with some older DC stains - you might want to give that a shot.
Wedding Appetizers?
I would agree with everything that has already been said here, but have a few additions: -Cake: Costco has some of the best cakes ever that can be customized to your liking and theyre only $14.99 each! I heard for months after my wedding that the cake was the...
Making a Purse Out of a Gift Bag?
I agree with Queen Bee. Clear contact paper or even heavyweight clear packing tape would help immensely. I would also second changing the handles or reinforcing them. That would be the weakest point of the bag. I would also add a small bit of cardboard or chipboard...
Small Balances Left on Pre-paid Credit Cards?
What about combining them on a small purchase through something like eBays MissionFish? Otherwise, I know Change Round Up https://www.changeroundup.com/default.aspx offers the ability to do small change donations at certain websites.
Straw Weaver Instructions?
Graciela Worth did a tutorial a little while ago: http://gracielandcrafts.typepad.com/my_weblog/2007/05/how_to_use_the_.html Also, she is teaching a class on it on the LoomClass Yahoo group so you can ask questions. Heres the link if youd like to join to take...
What Do You Splurge On?
Diet Dr. Pepper (I swear its like crack), coffee from White Hen on Wednesdays, a new beanie baby a month and two new skeins of yarn per month to knit with.
Saving Money on Wedding Photography?
If youre absolutely set on having a professional, ask for a junior photographer instead of a senior. The cost is typically discounted significantly and they know nearly as much about photography. Especially if you have some idea of the photos you want to take...
Struggling Aloe Plant?
Okay, I am so glad not to be the only one mystified on the care of my aloe plant! I would think it would be good to take it outside.
Cell Phone Interfering with Speakers?
Yup, I have the same problem. I live with a bunch of techies, and all of them advised me there is no fix other than keeping your phone away from the computer/speakers. They also told me theres no damage as long as your phone doesnt constantly interrupt the...
Stained Glass Patterns For Coloring
I used to do these with my daycare kids! SO much fun! Anyway, I wanted to add that if you have a printer that can print on vellum, the kids can color them and hang them in the window and they will be a bit sturdier and more see thru than regular paper.
Mix Good Soda With Bad
Thank goodness someone else does this! My husband thought I was crazy for mixing half generic with half name brand. I also cut regular soda with diet to halve the sugar content when my parents visit (since Dads the only one in the family that drinks regular...
Wedding Gifts From Parents?
In all seriousness, I would ask. There may be something they have been stressing about paying for, for the wedding, for the honeymoon, etc. It would be a blessing to give them something they very much need at such a great time. My parents did so and since we...
Chicha de Jingibre Recipe?
I didnt have any luck either. I wanted to mention that several of the girls at the Wellness House when I had cancer drank hot Vernors soda for the nausea from the chemo. Its a ginger soda, so it might help in a similar manner!
Acid Free Tissue Paper?
I know Archivers has it, I buy it from there all the time, but I think the nearest location to you is Raleigh, NC. What I would say is if you have a museum in town, give them a call and ask them where they pick it up. Before I found out Archivers had it, I...
Taking Big Pills?
Are they pills or capsules? Ask your doctor if they can be done up by the pharmacist as capsules instead. Ive had my pills done that way by my pharmacist for years, and it makes them *much* easier to swallow (a big capsule can at least slide easier down). Also...
Pets No Longer Allowed on Freecycle?
Im from Illinois, and Ive belonged to three FreeCycle groups as I moved around here. Not one of the groups allowed freecycling pets. Why? Because people exchanging pets have no assurances that the person picking them up can care for their new creature, and...
A Cheap Pocket Knitting Rake
That is a great idea! I knew $8 was way too pricey for that little thing.
Cigarette Smoke Smell on Furniture?
My mom uses Simple Green to clean after my brothers been staying at home for awhile (hes a smoker). Just be careful and test it if its a light color. If its so strong that doesnt take care of it, she steam cleans it and sits it out in the sun. A few times in...
Replacing My VCR?
I have a DVD recorder. I got mine for $99 at Best Buy. Theyre great - I buy the discs in conjunction with a bunch of people at work and we get them for less than a quarter each. Yes, you can only record to them once but you can get ones that you can record...
Mr. Bear Craft?
Thats got to be it! They used a small gauge 26 peg loom. (Just click on the word stocking loom and it will take you right to it). I wouldnt use a KK for this, but you could easily make one.
Gift Baskets for Wedding Guests?
Hi! I did this for my wedding. I was getting married in a rustic lodge, so we took lunch bags and sponge-stamped them with moose, sailboats, fish and turtles. Then, we bought a bunch of snackies at Costco and filled up the bags with: -Rice krispie treats (less...
Bloom Loom Instructions?
I didnt know you could make hats with these but thats a cute idea. Make flowers and hook them together? I found a couple places that might be able to help you: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v600/ladyjulianne/flowerloominst1.jpg http://img.photobucket.com...
Flower Loom Patterns?
Are you talking about a Knifty Knitter flower loom (kind of a peach color, 12 pegs), or a Bloom Loom?
Solutions for Soft Fingernails?
Yup, gelatin works. I havent taken it in awhile but when I did, it did the trick. I take calcium supplements already so thats not a problem. I suggest you do the same - there can be a multitude of reasons while your nails are soft/weak.
