My Frugal Summer Day
This is a great entry! I love your use of DH, so sweet. I too, find frugal living in the summer much easier. I have tomatoes, cukes and herbs. I wish I had a few neighbors whod join in. Sounds like you really have a great system.
Restocking My Pantry
Great ideas. I started keeping a list of whats on hand as I make out my menus and shopping list, and I really like your idea of numbering the cans. I like to keep staples on hand for emergencies, but I dont rotate. Lots of great suggestions!
My Frugal Life: Thrifty Grandmas Stay With You Forever
Wonderful story brings back memories for me, too. Im so glad I learned thriftiness from my depression-era grandmother and how to appreciate and use every little thing.
Paper or Fabric? What Napkins Save the...
Especially when you have small children, inexpensive wash cloths work well. you can buy a pack of 16 in four different colors for a few dollars, so you can match by person or have a set for each meal. most meals dont require a whole napkin, so I re-use them...
Removing Scalded Milk Stain from Pot?
Also, baking soda scours well without scratching. Dampen a sponge, then put dry baking soda on and scrub in a circular motion section by section, adding more as you go. Scalded milk is one of the worst. Good luck!
My Frugal Life: Healing on the Oregon Coast
This is such a wonderful and inspiring story. Im so happy that you have maintained your faith and have received the rewards! Im so glad that you share this with us. Thank and bless you!
My Frugal Life: Clothing Is Fabric
I learned this from my grandmother and Im so glad I did! I love the softness of worn cotton and make my tops in the styles i like. we do have so much that we take for granted. Thanks for your post!
Female Cat Has Started Spraying?
Yes, plastic absorbs odors that you cant remove. Shes now the dominant cat. Good luck! Sorry about your loss, too.
Garden: Mini Roses And Fountain
Thats so pretty. I only have concrete planters outside my building to work with, so Ill try this. how much sun do you get? I get strong morning sun that may be too much for them.
My Frugal Life: On The Sidelines
Larry, you may be sitting on the sidelines, but just now you made a difference in my life! I have chronic pain and often just sit on the sidelines at my computer trying to figure out ways to contribute, too. You really touched me by writing this. You do have...
Where Can I Sell Britannica Encyclopedias?
If craigslist.org is used in your area, thats a good place to start. if not you can list them on ebay.com, but be sure to calculate adequate shipping costs! also, local papers sometimes have free ad days or on bulletin boards of local schools. depending upon...
Altered Dress Shirt Into a Summer Top
This is just what I was looking for. I have some cute shirts I was using more for cover-ups and dont wear any more. This looks easy enough for me to do and looks really cute. Thanks!
My Frugal Life: Food On Hand
This is a wonderful post, Lucy. it sounds like you really enjoyed the challenge and did a great job of using your creativity. hope that you never have to go without, but now you know what youre capable of. Do they have food pantries there just in case? Theres...
Help With Prescription Drugs?
It depends on whether you have insurance or not and what kind, but here are a couple of sources that have helped me in the past: rxassist.org www.pparx.org or as suggested call the company directly. Also, my doctors have given me samples when theyre available...
Changing Hair Color from Dark to Light?
First, Id go to a pro if this is the first time. You are probably not using the right level of peroxide (20-30-40 - what you need is 40) plus, depending on your natural color, you may have to add a powder booster to that. Beware though because you can really...
Hanging Curtains Over Vertical Blinds?
Ive used the decorative brackets that mount to the wall and the rod rests in. you can get them in many price ranges and depending in the height of your window, you can even use flat sheets which you can sew (or glue) a border or ribbon on as the curtains. You...
Inexpensive Raised Beds?
http://strawbalegardens.com/ I dont know if this would be what youre looking for, but its a great idea.
Moroccan Lentil Soup
What a wonderful surprise to see your recipe and photo! I was really wanting to make a lentil stoup today. I have most of the ingredients and will play with it as need be, but it looks delish! I cant wait, esp being in PR and having so much fried food, Im longing...
Use Kitty Litter Bucket for Kitchen Compost
These are both great ideas. Ive saved a couple trying to figure out how to use! Now, I need a good compost recipe. I just started a garden in outside planters.
Paper Towel Rolls for Seedlings
Please give more details. Im a bout to start a garden and I save the tp cardboard, so this is great, but I really want the exact procedure you use. Thanks!
