Rocco (African Gray Parrot)
Aww! I was literally scratching the head of my own Congo African grey parrot when I came across this! So cute!
Make Paper Towels Serve Dual Purpose
Oh I do that too! If I dry my hands off on paper towels (I only get the select-a-size type) I use the paper towel as a wet napkin if Im about to eat, or to clean up my shoes if Ive been working on the car, or I use it to freshen my face (I dont wear makeup...
Use Music for Cleaning Motivation
I realized this trick when I moved into a house that had no dishwasher. I found that if you have a Blackberry cell phone or other smart phone, you can download Pandora for free and choose a station. I put that on, and it makes my least favorite chore (dishes...
Hannah (Cockatoo)
Awww this is awesome! I always love reading the posts from people that also have birds!
Hannah (Cockatoo)
Awww, this is awesome! I always love reading the posts from people that also have birds!
Frugal Bathroom Cleaner
This sounds like a good idea on paper; however, most washing powders are basic, they have a high alkalinity. Vinegar is an acid; it will cancel out the washing powder. When these two are combined, it creates a chemical reaction and becomes water and a salt...
Old Fashioned White Laundry
The boiling method sounds awesome! I have a baby bird that I am still hand feeding, and of course he makes a mess!! The bird formula dries into a crust onto towels and whatever I am wearing, so I am always looking for ways to pre-treat towels and clothes before...
Cow and Calf in the Snow
Thats great! I live in Nebraska, where we also have gotten more snow than usual and it has been bitterly cold! What a great picture!
Dizzy (Yellow Sided Green Cheek Conure)
Yeah we found out about bird addiction too late. Our apartment now homes a finch aviary, 2 parakeets, an African Grey, and of course, Dizzy. I love them all so much.
Use Body Splash as Air Fresheners
I do this too! I have found that if you take a combination of alchohol-based hair spray (either aerosol or pump style) and spray that into the air 3-4 squirts with 3-4 squirts of body spray it does a better job!
Paper Or Plastic Bags?
I love, love, love the reusable canvas bags for grocery shopping or other shopping. My reason is not necessarily for the environment, although that in itself is a great reason. I live in the 3rd floor of an apartment complex and these bags hold so much more...
Filling In Acrylic Nails Inexpensively?
Wal-Mart sells acrylic fill in stuff for less than $10. Maybe get that kit to fill in, then after it is dry use the rough side of an emery board (about $1 for a pack of several) to smooth it out. Then buffer and repaint the area to match the acrylic nails. Ive...
Sauteing Frozen Vegetables?
You can definitely use frozen and will not sacrifice flavor as long as the frozen veggies dont have freezer burn.
Preventing Fruit Flies
I do this but I also keep a spray bottle filled with water and dish soap and squirt the buggers whenever I see them flying around. They die within a minute.
Cleaning Grease off a Deep Fryer?
Oven cleaner (even off brands) will work and will not hurt the finish. Just make sure that you are outside when you do it because the fumes are heavy!
Looking for DVD: Owen Marshall Counselor at Law?
Try ordering through a local store such as Hastings or even Borders. Sometimes they will put in a special order if there are rare videos/dvds out there.
Wrinkle Removal Sheets for the Dryer?
I dont know the name of it but I know an idea thats cheaper. Simply take a regular sponge (one that doesnt have the green scratchy on the back) and mix up your own more frugal softener: in a gallon water jug (or milk jug thats been cleaned out) mix one or two...
Keeping Toilets Clean at a Vacation Home?
Have you tried emptying the back of the tank? If you drain it and leave it empty and shut of the water to the toilet, it will stay dry and when you come back, it will fill up in a matter of minutes. But then again, I hate scrubbing toilets :)
The Benefits Of Solid Wood Furniture
I can definitely agree with this! When my husband and I found out I was pregnant with our first kid, he immediately started building the crib from oak. Of course, its not going to be painted but were going to polyurethane it instead. We spent the same amount...
