Link: icantfindmyphone.com
Yup, just tried it and it worked great. Just the other day I couldnt find my phone and have no land line and was thinking it would be really great if there was some way to ping my phone to make it ring. So your tip comes at just the right time. Thanks for sharing...
Buy Gift Cards from Resale Sites
In case folks dont know how to find these resale sites, just a tip. I used plasticjungle.com to unload some unwanted Bath & Body cards and a Chilis gift card. I got 98% of the value because I traded them for other gift cards I really wanted. You can get cash...
Peking Duck
Wow, this sounds delicious. Going to get a duck when theyre on sale and try it. We love to cook at our place and this sounds like a great starting off the new year recipe. Thanks for sharing.
Hanging Curtain Rod Brackets
Your timing couldnt have been more perfect. Ive been freaking out about how to hang drapes in my sons newly painted bedroom since Ive never done it before. Didnt want to make a bunch of extra holes or have the drapes crooked. Your template idea sounds great...
Gold Glitter Ball Ornament
This is really pretty. Im not that good at crafts but I think can actually make this one. Thanks for sharing.
Homemade Chili Oil
Thanks for sharing. Use this oil all the time and now I can make it practically free.
Power of Attorney Responsibilities?
No, the person designated with power of attorney doesnt have to provide financial reports.
Cleaning Down Filled Pillows?
I wash my feather and down pillows in a top loading washer all the time. Just dont fill with so much water that it floats the pillows up and out of the washer. Use maybe half a tub full water, some liquid detergent and a bit of bleach. Push the pillows down...
Flavored Mayonnaise
Oooh these sound delicious. Cant wait to try a few, with the nice weather coming. Thanks for the idea, especially the chipotle and ginger sesame. Yum.
Cornish Game Hens with Garlic And Rosemary
Love Cornish hens and garlic so I cant wait to try this. Going out today to buy some hens. Thanks for sharing.
Making a Layer Cake?
A friend and I took a Wilton decorating class last year. I dropped out because buying all of the stuff they said we needed was going to be way too expensive. But, I did learn that you need to do a crumb coat. Brush off crumbs and put a thin layer of frosting...
Pumpkin Pancakes
Boy, these sound delicious. Think Ill make them as an after Halloween treat. Thanks for sharing.
Weight Watchers Zucchini Soup?
I think you mean the -0- points Garden Vegetable Soup with zucchini in it, right? If so, heres the recipe: 2/3 cup sliced carrot 1/2 cup diced onion 2 garlic cloves minced 3 cups fat-free both (beef, chicken or vegetable) 1-1/2 cups diced green cabbage 1/2...
Removing Thrift Store Smell from Clothing?
If they need to be dry cleaned, try Dryel sheets. You can find them in the supermarket with the laundry products. They come with a big zip up bag and special sheets. You place a few garments in the bag with one of the special damp sheets, zip it up and put...
Product Review: Bissell Cleanview 11 (Bagless)
What do you use to make Swiffer pads and how do you attach them? Theyre so expensive, I would love to know what you use.
Freezing Hot Dogs
I never thought of this and, of course, have several bags of frozen clumps of hot dogs at any given time. :) I will definitely try your idea. Thanks for sharing.
Zucchini "Crab" Cakes
A lot of my sons friends are vegetarians. Im sending this out right away because Im sure theyll think its delicious. Thanks for sharing. Fiona
Have Evaporated Milk In Your Pantry
And for those of you on Weight Watchers or other plans, theres FAT FREE evaporated milk. Tastes just the same and the point value is very low.
Frugal Tissue Dispenser
Just LOVE this idea. Its great for our office, too. They supply toilet tissue but not kleenex so we can all have dispensers at our desks and be creative at the same time. Thanks for sharing,
Peg Board Bathroom Organizing
Great idea. Think I might do the same thing on the garage wall, as well. Just yesterday, I was trying to figure out how to hang hooks on pegboard. Never thought of fastening it to wooden strips. Thanks for sharing.
Shirt Texture Changed After Being Washed?
It looks and feels stiff but if you iron it, it will be all soft again. I wash viscose and rayon all the time and after pressing, its fine again. Good luck.
Reusing Postage Stamps?
Are you serious? The seller probably just printed out the earlier stamps in October and December and never used them until he shipped your package. What is there to report? We print stamps all the time and when we dont use them on the printed date, we use them...
Decorative Valentine Skewers
That sounds like a really lovely idea. To do as a gift for a couple of people in my office, next year I might try this and put them in an inexpensive bunch of white supermarket carnations. Thanks for sharing.
Asian Pork Tenderloin
Thanks for sharing. This sounds delicious...just like the roast pork from the Chinese restaurant. Cant wait to try it.
Rosemary White Beans
Love both rosemary and white beans so this sounds perfect! Thanks so much for sharing.
Floating Silicon Egg Poacher?
Yes, its great. Very easy to use and I just throw mine in the top dishwasher tray.
Use a Well Organized List When Grocery Shopping
Thanks for the master grocery list website. Its great and lists just about everything I usually buy. It will be a great timesaver rather than writing out a list all the time and forgetting half of what I need.
Wedding Cake and Flower Centerpiece
That is SUCH a cool idea! It would also work for other special occasions where people are seated at separate tables. Never would have thought of that and its quite clever, money-wise and unique. If you purchased take out food containers like from the Chinese...
Making Mapquest Directions Fit on Index Cards?
MapQuest has a new feature where you can email the directions directly to yourself. Once you get the email you can just size it and print it smaller.
Shrimp Cakes
These sound great. Cant wait to try the little ones as an appetizer. Especially like the idea of serving different mayos for dipping. Thanks for sharing.
Important Information to Give to Family?
Go to this website www.ag.ndsu.edu/pubs/yf/fammgmt/he445w.htm It lists everything you should need. Good luck. I found it by googling important records to keep
Refillable Optical Lens Cleaner Bottles
All of the Sunglass Hut kiosks in malls do this too. If you buy their little kit with spray bottle of lens cleaner, eyeglass screwdriver tool and cleaning cloth, they will refill the bottle for life. It costs under $10, comes in very cool designs of cloth and...
Food Sticking to Stainless Steel Skillet?
Warm the pan a bit, put some good olive oil in and heat the pan over medium high heat until it forms a film. Once you put your food in, leave it alone. The reason food sticks is that we fuss with it and poke and try to turn it too fast. If you let the food...
Washing a Down Jacket?
I did the exact same thing. Wash the down jacket in the washing machine in soapy warm water and then tumble dry with tennis balls. They fluff the down up again after it gets compressed in the washer. I wash my down pillows this way all the time, too. You dont...
Crafts Using Christmas Gift Bags?
Are you a member of Freecycle? They have chapters all over the country. You just give stuff to people who need it and vice versa. I gave a school teacher tons of gift bags last year. He needed them to hold all of each students year end projects, papers, etc...
Odors in a Space Bag?
I use spacebags all the time and have never had a problem with odors. It has to be from the things you put in there. Were they totally cleaned before pressing the air out? Did they have any type of plastic or rubber in or on them? That might be drying out and...
Helping Your Adult Children Buy Real Estate?
I am a mortgage banker and have been in lending and real estate for years. I cant think of a WORSE decision for your husband to make. On the surface it sounds like a good idea, help out, invest, make profit in the future...etc. But, by breaking your 1/2 into...
Manual For Smith Corona Electric Typewriter XE-5200?
Try this website. They let you download a lot of manuals for all sorts of products, for FREE. I looked for yours specifically but couldnt find it. But, maybe you can find a similar model to download. Good luck. http://safemanuals.com/
Using Crumbled Deodorant
THAT is the GREATEST TIP EVER! Im ALWAYS tossing a ton of stuff that breaks, crumbles, falls on the floor, sink, etc. Now, I will use your suggestion. Great idea. Thanks for sharing.
Reusing Honey Bear Containers?
I was stunned recently at the price of plastic bottles with pointed nozzles, to decorate when serving food. Like for squiggles of syrup or chocolate sauce to dress up a simple cake, thinning out jelly and decorating a plate when you servce desserts, pureeing...
Use Lip Balm for Very Dry Feet
Try a jar of Aquaphor from CVS or Walgreens. Its a HUGE jar and on costs around $14-16 but it lasts forever. I put it on my heels after I dry my feet just out of the shower. They are as soft and smooth as a babys. I found out about this from a dermatologist...
Frugal Food Tips While On Vacation
Thanks for sharing those great tips. My boy is in college now. But, well either try those tips when he has kids some day or just modify the ideas for our other family trips. We go on lots of adventures and Ill remember your ideas.
Craft: Bleach Bottle Piggy
That is just so cute. Thanks for sharing. I think I might actually be able to make this one.
Cancer Awareness Rubber Wristband?
I dont have green ones. But, if you want a brand new free yellow LIVESTRONG cancer awareness rubber bracelet, Ill be glad to send it to you. Just send your email address to fionarx AT sbcglobal.net
Esprit Cabane - French Craft Site
Dolly, where do you see page info? I right click and nothing like that drops down. What are you referring to? I went to google and just translated the entire url from French to English but if you have a better way, please let us know. Thanks. Pamphyila, thanks...
Make A Pillow Out Of A Beloved Shirt
Although Im not a sewer, even I could probably do this...by hand. Thanks so much for sharing. What a cool way to save that special shirt.
Add Body Oil To Unscented Lotion
That is such a great idea. I have some small bottles of oils that I bought years ago. I cant remember why but they smell great to me..eucalyptus and patchouli I think. Anyway, mixing a bit with inexpensive lotion will be great so I can finally enjoy them and...
How Do I Sell My House to My Son?
Im a mortgage banker in Illinois so I dont know your laws. But, check with a local title company. Some times theyll let their agent close the loan for you without any attorney. But, you will need a title commitment for the mortgage lender. Theyll want to verify...
Storage Cube Made from Foam Puzzles
That is very clever. I never would have thought of that. But, Ill be looking for those in my dollar store soon. Thanks for sharing.
Easy Topiary
Oh, that is so charming. Im not big on too many crafts. I used to make Christmas ornaments years ago but got burned out. This looks like so much fun and easy though that Im going to make a few, assembly line style, and give them for Christmas gifts...one for...
What Are We Saving All This Money For?
Well, Im not so sure that Social Security will be around when I need it. So, I set up a 401k and other savings so I can visit family and take care of myself when I retire. I LOVE to travel so when I stop working full time, the first thing Im going to do is...
Funnel Pumpkin Candy Holder
I was out of town so I didnt see this in time for Halloween. Anyway, they are adorable...great for next time.
Curves Women's Gym?
Cattle, circle, no weight loss. Couldnt get up off the mat without some difficulty and I only had 30 lbs. to lose. Hahhahahaha. Nothings changed.
Review of Electric Hair Removal?
The battery operated pencil sized one costs about $9.99 in the drug store. I have one and its GREAT. Doesnt hurt at all. Its just a little skinny shaver. Uses 1 A battery that lasts a long time.
Make Your Own Lipstick Compact With Leftover Lipstick
Yeah, thats what Id like to know, too. I can only guess that you use a wooden orange stick, that you push cuticles with?
Eye Soap For Makeup Removal?
Not that Im suggesting you buy it. But, eye soap is a liquid soap that you buy in the drug store. It is used to wash eyelids that are greasy so you dont infect or irritate the eye. The pharmacist can tell you where it is but probably near the contact lens solutions...
Keeping Pet Water Cool In Hot Weather
That is such a loving thing to do. I am about to buy a puppy after a long while not having a dog. I will definitely do this on warm days. Thanks for sharing.
Advice On Painting Ceiling Dark Red?
We did it. Youll HATE it! It closes up the room so you feel like a troll under the bridge. Also, while it seems cool at first, it grows old REAL fast. Dont do it.
Looking For Review of Oust Candles?
Yeah, forget it. Regular scented candles work just fine and theyre MUCH less expensive.
One Touch Jar Opener?
I am amazed that 2 readers loved this thing. It is the biggest piece of garbage I ever bought. We got it at Bed Bath & Beyond and, after trying to make it work several times, ended up returning it. The customer service person said that a LOT of people returned...
How To Keep Hair From Tangling?
What kind of conditioner are you using? I use Pantene Pro-V. I have very thick hair that used to tangle but if you pump the conditioner in your hand, and squeeze it all over your head and into your hair, leaving it on for a few minutes, then rinse it under...
Double-Chocolate Espresso Cookies
This sounds yummy. As soon as the weather turns cool enough for the oven, Im DEFINITELY trying these. Thanks for sharing.
Framing Old Business Cards
This is such a clever way to display family memories. Thanks for sharing your unique idea. I dont have any old cards from family members but Im going to look for other memorabilia and try to do something like you did; in a frame.
Photo Scavenger Hunt
Oh, that is SUCH a great idea. For young adults its great too. Im going to suggest this to my college age son. They have mall gift certificates now that you can use in any store in the mall. I might buy him a small one to give as the prize to the winner. Actually...
Windshield Washer Fluid to Clean Glass
You know..I never thought of that. When those gallons are on sale it must really be cheaper than regular glass cleaner. Thanks for the idea.
Boy-Girl Birthday Party?
Hes too young for that sort of party. But, since hes open enough with you to ask, Id be delicate when turning him down. I might say that in a few years youd support those kinds of games but for now its not appropriate.
Hand Washed a Dry Clean Only Item and the Colour Ran?
Try the dry cleaner. If he cant fix it, its history.
Decoupaged Tissue Box Covers
Yes, these are beautiful. Please give exact directions so we can try to make some.
Collage As Wall Art
This is SO cool. I dont scrapbook but Ive been thinking about somehow mounting collections of travel things or other memorabilia. Your idea is just great. Thanks for sharing.
Product Review: Almay SmartShade Foundation Makeup
Thanks for the tip. I also use Clinique and it went up to $19.50 so Im going to try this. Thanks to one of your feedback writers for the Almay link. I printed $4.00 worth of coupons for their products.
Dump Truck Birthday Cake
That is just the cutest cake ever. Im probably not talented enough to ever tackle one. But, it is so clever. Thanks for sharing.
Advice About Becoming an Avon Representative?
When my son was little I was an Avon rep. I sold to neighbors and later co-workers and friends. But, you are tempted to buy all the cute stuff for yourself. You need to market yourself by buying little samples to give out to prospective customers and/or if...
How much do you pay for internet?
Depending on the speed you need, AT&T has DSL plans that start at $14.99 a month. But, a pretty fast one is $19.99 a month. Thats the one I use.
Dealing With a Nasty Boss?
She sounds schizoid! Just line up another job, give notice and get out. Life is WAY too short to subject yourself to that sort of neurotic and destructive behavior. Youll make yourself sick if you stay there. Good luck.
Memory Basket
This is such a great idea! Youre right...we forget about the things we do and places we go until something triggers the memory. What a cool way to bring a smile at the Holidays...or sooner. Thanks for sharing. Im gong to start doing this today.
Cut on a Leather Sofa?
Try CVS or another drug chain. They often have these cool kits that have some sort of thick liquid stuff that you paint on and its for leather or leatherette repair. It might involve some sort of mesh to put under the tear or cut before you bind it with the...
Weeds From Neighbor's Property?
Maybe pull them out or kill them yourself...isnt it better than alienating your neighbor?
Decorated Ice For Punch Bowl
This is so clever and simple. Who would have thought? Cant wait to try flowers in ice for our next party. Thanks for the tip.
Fourth of July Wind Chime
Was away on vacation and just read your tip. This is so cute and looks pretty easy even for us un-crafty types. Thanks for sharing. Hope you had a great 4th.
Cleaning Vegetable Oil Off Items?
Hi Dave, You didnt say whether the plastic and wood were kitchen utensils or stove parts, etc. If so, just put them in the dishwasher and run on hot. That will clean stove hood filter, cutting board, bowls, utensils, etc. Good luck
Welcome To My Tea Parlor
That is such a clever idea. I, too, am a tea drinker/lover but dont have a curio cabinet yet. I might do the same thing on a little table in a niche. Thanks so much for sharing. It is really charming.
