Bedroom Mural
Just beautiful you have a lot of talent and you did a beautiful job.The glow in the dark paint was very smart. Keep up the good work.
Clip Thief in the Bud
What I was taught by older women is to take the baby seat holder and wrap your purse handle around the cart and the seat holder and click it shut. My dear mother in law told me this and when I see a purse just sitting in the cart I tell the person to lock their...
Choosing a Food Chopper?
I brought a Proctor Silex mini food chopper. You can go to Wal-mart or your local grocery store. I think I paid less than 20 dollars. Works great and I keep it on the counter in the back. It is small and only has 3 pieces to it. Good luck.
My Frugal Life: Of Grandfathers, Gleaning and Gluttony
Gleaning is in the bible. The farmers back then would not harvested all of their planting. They would leave some for the poor and for the animals. I think farmers still do it today for the animals. Their is a story in the Old Testment about a woman who glean...
Free Printable Canning Labels?
Try www.freeprintables.com they have everything and then some and it is free.
Skillet Supper
Instead of hamburger I use bacon or sometimes breakfast sausage. I buy the pack of shredded potatoes from the store when they are on sale. First fry the bacon,drain, add potatoes and onions, last add the beaten eggs and last but not least I add shredded cheese...
Hot Dog Bun for Garlic Toast
I did that too. I had one of those pillsbury bread in a can and what I did was after I pulled the bread out of the can I made slites with a sharp knife and spread butter on it and then sprinkled garlic powder or flakes and baked it. Turned out good and hubby...
Crocheting Tea Towel Toppers?
ok www.freecraftunlimited.com/dishtowel. Has the instructions and as for learning to crochet they do have videos on the computer or you can go to your local library to teach you how. Good luck
Taco Bake
I was looking for a recipe like this for a long time. I had one similar to this but I lost it. Instead of taco shells, mine had corn chips and used smaller portions . Thanks again.
Popping Fresh Corn from the Field?
I found this out from my moms dear friend. There are different kinds of corn that the farmers plant. They planted next to our place feed corn. Then their is indiana corn, regular corn on the cob, and popcorn. I also think one more not sure. Hope this helps...
Year Round Wreath Ideas?
Hi I got a great ideal I have one that you are trying to make I got it at the annual Hamburg Sidewalk Sale a couple of years ago and I brought the last one. What it is they took a large wooden wreath and had a big sign across the middle that said Happy Everything...
Does My Dog Sleep Too Much?
While I was reading this I just remember dogs do sleep alot. Mine even snores too. If I am the only one home she will behave her self however if daddy or my daughter comes home she wants extra attention however she does listen to daddy. Also she does stratch...
Substitute for Chocolate Chips in Recipes?
Yes it is semisweet; milk chocolate is not that good for that stuff. I do believe you could get the semisweet or try the dark chocolate (which is good for you). Remember when you try the semi chocolate it might taste bitter if you taste it before hand however...
Add Safety Glow Tape to Your Lampshade
I have 2 sets of white christmas lights; one set that I hung on top of my living room curtains and the other set I have hanging on my kitchen cups that I dont use that are below some kitchen cabinets. They are great night lights and hubby likes to plug them...
Cool Heated Baby Bottle In Refrigerated Water
Me when my girl was little I had room in the kitchen so I had 2 baskets one for dirty bottles and one for clean I also kept a bottle of water sitting on the counter with her formula when she wanted a bottle. I just made one and no more crying baby.
Getting Rid of Waterbugs?
To the you the truth it is an old fashioned hint that actually works. My girlfriends ex mother in law told her to put the whole moth balls on the floor now this was in her basement where she did the wash. I to did it in the basement. Just threw a box of them...
Make Your Own Sugars For Baking
Could I use splenda for the brown sugar? I am diabetic and I dont believe they have a brown sugar yet. I did hear about using the cornstarch with the splenda to make powdered sugar, just curious. Thanks a lot for the neat ideas.
Holder for Organizing VCR Tapes?
For my daughter I have bought an old microwave cart that she keeps in her room. The top part is where her tv sits, second shelf is where her vcr/dvd is on and the bottom shelf is where she keeps her vcrs at (she is autistic and loves to watch her videos and...
Creative Potty Training Ideas?
My daughter who is autistic did the same thing. I found out that she must have done a #2 and it hurt. So she would hold it for days. It was painful for her and us (her daddy and I). When we saw her trying to hold it in we would get behind her and push on her...
Insulate With Rugs as Wall Art
I like your ideal we too live in an old trailer. My daughter who is autistic had a fit (big time last week in august) she kicked the walls and made big holes in the walls and also killed the door so hubby who is into demolation redid the walls and door in her...
My Frugal Life: Share Your Blessings
You my dear are doing Gods work. Yes the fields are white and you are blessed because you are going to work in the field. It also says in the bible somewhere about entertaining angels. When people let you in they are letting angels come in to bless them. Yes...
Keeping Bananas from Turning Black?
Try those green bags from Debbie Mayer they are 10. dollars here but they work great. I sometimes forget what is in the fridge and when I buy my fruits and veggies they keep really good.
Easy Potato Peeling
great idea and it was great seeing Dawn Wells again. Used to watch her all the time. I am so glad she is doing well. Dawn thanks again for the tip.
Baby is Constipated?
If they have baby apple juice try that however check with the doc about when to give baby juice forgot my little is now 6 good luck. I am begging please consult with the babys doc or parents before giving any meds out. A lot of grandparents are giving out meds...
Homemade Laundry Tabletop
I love it because it is a good place to keep your laundry baskets on and all so to fold your clothes great idea.
Continually Add to Your Shopping List
If you really need help there is a website called www.freelist.com and they have all kinds of grocery list and you can make copies and then hang them up and just use them.
Computer Isn't Doing Updates?
Just try either one and also sign up to microsoft.com and they will send you a monthly e-mail with the updates needed that month. Then you can open and download.
Give Kids an "Alternative" to Taking Medication
With my autistic little girl she could care less. When she got sick a few weeks ago. Meanwhile I even tried using the thin strips meds that melt in her mouth. Didnt work as for sitting on her she just pushed it out. So what I did was when she was not looking...
Do Speed Bumps and Steel Plates Damage Cars?
low down and see if you can angle your car like the one person said with one tire over the bump and the other over the smooth road. Also as someone said before it really is depending on your car. Good luck
Dealing with Adult Children at Home?
See if you can go out for awhile and enjoy yourself for once they are older and have a baby. If they are living their because of money ok but make sure they clean up after themselves and around the house and also help pay some of the bills. Do not be a babysitter...
Take Vitamins Right Before Bed
Dear that is what I did when I was pregnant with my little one. I tried the whole thing and got sick the whole time then someone suggested taking them at night and boy it helped hubby sometimes had to rub my belly she was a stinker in their my stomach too. However...
Donating Unused Medication?
Try the local church and see if they have any missionaries or just church folk going over seas and give them the meds also try word of mouth that might work too. Good luck
Cookware with Water Vapor Seal?
Hi just googled it and then to west bend they have 2 pots they are called liquid-core. go to www.westbend.com and then look under products. One is the skillet and it did mention the making a cake in the skillet. Now dont know how much but it does tell you where...
Can Your Water Make You Itch?
I too have bad water pipes. First of all no more long hot showers and also try the benadryl or another one I like is maximum strength cortisone with aloe (1% hydrocortisone anti-itch cream)As for drinking water we get bottled water and refill it for about 25...
Dispose of Prescription Bottles Safely
To Zig thanks for the idea about the bottle and the plastic bags. I have an autistic daughter who is still not potty trained and me I carry about everything I can think of in my bag. I love the ideal real cool too Thanks again
Thrifty Toddler Entertainment
My doc said the same thing he had small kids too and said you can buy them the most costly toy and they will play with the box instead. Trust me I go to the good will store to get my daughter her videos because she loves watching her videos.
Cell Phone Battery Isn't Charging?
It happened to me the other night what I did was take the back off the phone took the battery out and the sim card and blew in it with air and blew on the battery too put the stuff back together and tried it again and it worked.
Wash and Store Lettuce Right After Buying
I went and bought those debbie mayer bags the green ones and they work. You can save your veggies a bit longer. I dont get lettuce that much not really into salads but when I do I use the bags. Worth the money and you can get them anywhere.
Over Easy Eggs without Flipping
Thank you very much! I have been tring to make over easy for hubby for a long time and they never look good or nice and they run too, so again thank you.
Autistic Son is a Picky Eater?
Hi I too have a 6 year old who is a picky eater too. She too has autisum. V8 Fusion is the way to go with her fruits and veggies. If he likes cheese try mac and cheese and cheese hot dogs. She still drinks from a sippy cup so she gets alot of apple juice or...
Using Leftover Uncooked Pasta?
How about parsley buttered noodles or just add it when making spaghetti like the one lady said. Just have fun when you cook. Our grandmothers did the same thing they never used measuring cups or anything. Just a pinch here and there. Or as Emered say BAM and...
Measuring Marshmallow Creme?
take your measuring cup and using pam or the cheap stuff and spray the cup and the spoon makes it so easy. Me however when I made it I used marshmallows.
Organizing Your Grocery Shopping to Save Money?
There is a website called free printables.com On there you can download a copy of a master list of grocery (to tell you the truth they have a couple different ones) you can use that and then look first to see what you have at home. then on this website a lady...
Rust Stains on Plastic Tub?
there is a spray can you can get to spray your tub white it was sold at lowes however with the rust stains just try clr or something like that. Good Luck
Stretching Shake 'n Bake
hi I quit using shake and bake along time ago instead I just get the plain breadcrumbs or the itialian ones and use them with the plain ones you can add what ever you want. You can also use instance potato flakes or crackers crumbs or whatever you have on hand...
Crochet Kitchen Towel
Again thank you very much I always wanted to learn how to make them so I could put one on my oven door every month each one different. Could never find the instrustrons so again thank you love the ideal
Trudy (Maine Coon)
Wow she looks really healthy. I tried recusing a feral cat once but was nervous around my daughter. With my little one I have to get up and down alot and the cat was iffy about that. She finally left however adopted a cat that I got my a relative (titus coal...
Hiding Computer Cords?
What I do is make sure I have enough length to go from one place to the next and the rest I just put either tape around it or tie wraps and like the person said before just put it in a paper towel. Mine are behind my stand that is in my kitchen that I used...
Toilet Keeps Clogging?
my dear daughter threw a bar of soap down the toilet and boy was that a nightmare finally hubby spent about 8 hours to drain the toilet we have a shop vac on hand (turn off the water that was going into the toilet take the toilet outside and finally used a...
Time Saving Tips for Lasagna
to tell you the truth I dont use ricotta cheese my hubby is lacotose intolerent. So a friend does it different. First cook the noddles brown your meat and onions or peppers if you like. When meat is brown and drain add your sauce and simmer a little. Spray...
Instant Pudding Came Out Runny?
I to use the fat free or 1 percent and also did you use a mixer too. Also if the directions say 2 cups than use 2 cups too. Also I sometimes buy things without noticing what I brought. It could have been the cooked time and did you put it in the fridge to set...
Blueberry Juice Recipe?
Hi have you thought of using splenda I do admit it is pricey sometimes but it is worth it. I have type 2 diabettes no insuln just 1 pill twice a day. Anyway I use the splenda in alot of stuff and also I get my daughter the healthy juice that is recommended...
Problems With Printable Coupons?
It is all depending on the store where you live. Redners will use them but only if they are at a reasonable price and not from a bad site. Good luck on your search also redners and boyers where I live give out coupons when you are finished shopping. Thank God...
Use Your Bathroom Mirror as a Reminder Board
hi if you go to real simple.com they have lists like a whole year and sections like to put birthdays on. I put mine in the bathroom. Also since my lovely daughter loves to tear paper alot and I cant really keep anything on the walls (like calendars and such...
Crafts Using Old Wedding Dress?
A dear friend of mine made me two pillows from each of my bridesmaids dresses. One they were not taking up the whole closet and she wanted to know if I had any stuff like that so she could do something with them. Each pillow was different and both fancy and...
Making a Family Food Budget?
first of all powdered milk is costly where I live. Now their are 4 grocery stores within driving distance. Boyers always has the Pick 5 for 19.95 of meats, Redners is really good on alot of other stuff and when they have the pick 5 I usually double up because...
Getting a Dog to Play With Toys?
Honey I got the same problem except it has been too cold and I am going through premenopuse. Hubby does take her out to go get the paper and mail. However she is mommys little girl when my 6 year old autitism girl get attention she wants it too. Yes she needs...
Ground Chicken Recipe?
Chicken Meatballs 2 lbs ground chicken 2 large eggs 1 small onion,minced 1 large garlic clove, minced 1 1/2 cups of water 1 1/4 cups of plain dried bread crumbs 1/2 cup chopped parsley 1/2 cup freshly grated romano cheese 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black...
Keeping a House With Pets Clean?
Well in the winter you really can not bathe them. It is too cold out for her to go outside and shake her self out. I have a wired terrier mix dog and sometimes when she goes #2 I take baby wipes and wipe her back their. Also since she was smelling not to hot...
Autism Support Groups?
Honey just look in the phone book and try Easter seals in your neck of the woods. Also ask at school if there are parents of special needs. I have a beautiful 6 yr old little girl who is autistic and non verbal and means the world to me. So good luck, we are...
Save Money, Buy Men's Deodorant
Guys what about Suave they are not expensive and it is made for a women. They have all kinds of stuff. I need to buy full body shampoo because my hair is fine. First I use the VO5 full body shampoo because it is cheap and since I couldnt find the container...
Recipes Using Mashed Potatoes?
Has anyone heard of Shepherds Pie. It is like the Cottage Pie somebody wrote. However after you saute the meat and onions and drain it. You put it in a casserole dish add some veggies like corn (for the kids). The veggies is the 2nd layer and the leftover mashed...
Getting Kids to Sleep Through the Night?
Hi their now I have an autistic daughter who has very weird sleeping habits. One could be are they taking naps during the day and when and how long? Second kids have better sleep than parents do. They are better at the REM sleep. So since this is winter try...
Games to Use for Homeschooling?
First of all go to www.bigfish.com they have great games you can try for an hour. I love the hidden ones where you have to find certain items and excuse me but anything you do with the kids is a learning experience. They have alot of games on the computer that...
Save Money With The Pick 5 Meat Program
Honey are you nuts I saved 10.77 from our pick 5 and we live in Berks County in PA. We have 2 one is Boyers and one is Redners. Hubby told me he gets the ones with the higher prices marked on them because of more weight. Boyers in good and they have it all...
Recommendations for Vacuums?
I have a bissel and I love it. Trust me I have a 6 year old little girl who is autisitic and who loves to tear paper. Also a cat and a wired terrier mix. I love the bissels and they are not expensive.
Lights for Glass Block Decorations?
My aunt made me one and I use the dollar store lights and I had some purple ones and it was cool. I use it in the bathroom, right now I keep forgetting to buy lights for it maybe now with Christmas coming up I will stock up on them and they are not that expensive...
Can I Afford a Wedding?
She said she wanted it near her family that is great the family might have a church they go to. So maybe you can do it at the church or at her parents house. Hubby and I had a great wedding and it didnt cost like a lot of money. Just sit down and think what...
My Dog Barks All The Time?
Mine does that too she is a wired terrier mixed to tell you the truth. It is a good thing and a bad thing at the same time with her barking one she lets me know people are here (even the ghosts ha-ha) and also for protection when she is in the car or whatever...
Keeping Yorkie's Hair Out of It's Face?
I agree with the first one I have a wired terrier mixed (make sure you know what you are getting into when you get one of them they are a handful) I just give her a bath using my daughters suave kids shampoo. Yes she does not like it either does my daughter...
How Can I Keep Sheets on the Mattress?
Honey, I have the same problem with the deep ends and the mattress pad. So now I buy the king size sheets and I have a queen bed it works, for the extra stuff I just tuck underneath and get more covers on my side now. You are right those belts or staps were...
Bar of Soap Down the Toilet?
Just wanted to let you know we had to take the toilet off and since we are renting an old trailer the flooring is horrible. Love I tried the hot water and everything when honey finally got the soap out using a hose from the bottom of the toilet the soap never...
Washing Produce (Fruits and Vegetables)?
I just rinse them with water. If I am making mashed potatoes I just peel them or for bake I just scrubbed with a brush if too much dirt is on them.
Agenda Calendar for a Blackberry?
There is this website called sandy who helps you to remind things and appointments you have to do. I think it is http://www.iwantsandy.com/ just check it out ok.
Amazing Lazy Susan
it is also to store baby food on them too I think I had one when my daughter was young
Thumb Hole Cookies?
Yes go to smuckers.com and they have the recipes for the thumbprint cookies. Hope you find it. Please make some and then e-mail back, to tell me it they are what you are craving for.
Keep Your Turkey Moist?
yes you can do the stuffing if you want I do the giblet and sausage stuffing and then put butter or marg all over special in between the wings and stuff then wrap in cheesecloth turn upside down and pour chicken broth all over it man is that good honey it falls...
Pine Cone Centerpiece Without Candles?
Someone gave me like a large swan with the back open up what I did one year is put pine cones in the dish with different ornaments and it was very pretty. Also my mom used to buy silver and gold spray paint to spray them. Just have fun and use your imagination...
Using A Mouth Guard?
I dont know about you but I dont care how much you thin it out I still gag. I can not wear my teeth and I know some people who look at me weird but I gag big time also have sinus problems and took pills and stuff never worked. Their also are people who gag...
Bringing Food Instead of Gifts to a Reception?
We did the same thing and my one friend brought Spanish rice and beans and chicken and hubby did the grilling and everybody loved his steaks. He brought them cheap and we had sodas that we had brought the week before at k-mart cause they were on sale. It was...
Bee Trap for Trapping Yellow Jackets
Also a great tip a friend gave you know those fat bumble bees that hang around your porch and stuff. Well if your porch and roof is made of wood look around for any small holes then stuff the hole with a piece of cotton and the bee will leave. It does work...
Office In A Bag For College Students
Man I thought I was the only one who carried extra stuff around. I have a purse that is like a hobo bag and I carry around an extra good night pants, wipes, plastic bag and so on in case of emergency. I do admit I sometimes forget to replace the stuff but when...
The Cost Of Leaving Things Plugged In?
Also unplug your toaster and stuff too. If you have the money try buying those energy saving bulbs. They are a bit more but you can save money on your light bill. I just wish they made them in yellow (bug lights) cause I have 3 in my house.
Bagging Your Own Groceries?
Honey like the lady who works at Wal-Mart says give her the bags before hand and Wal-Mart is selling bags too. They are green also like someone said too just tell the cashier that you have bags, coupons and save a tape cards before hand. Remember smile on your...
Sewing Items To Make Extra Money?
What about cloth books my daughter loves books but tears them. So I buy those cloth books. Here is another one that is real good. If you are really good how about measuring a twin mattress all around and making like a flannel sleeping bag type for the bed. Have...
How I Caused A Kitchen Fire
Hon I did the same thing too. I turned on the wrong knob. Had a glass casserole empty sitting on top (small place too) noticed it removed the glass casserole and put it on the sink counter (bam) exploded glass everywhere Thanks to the Lord no one got hurt but...
Cat Keeps Bringing Me Her Kittens?
honey mommy cat just loves you she is happy to have you. Hey my dog was two and a half when she started to have her period (got fixed just in time ) I have a cat and a dog before cat hardly bottered me expect to pet and run faucet to drink. Now dog and cat...
Tinkerbell the Cat
Hi I have a black cat too but is name is Titus Coal I just call him ti ti. My hubby was working at the Titus Coal plant at the time and he would come home black all the time. Got ti ti from family who had kittens Titus was so cute and was for my birthday to...
Bringing Mayo For Your Lunch?
Awhile back ago I saw this ad on tv about this container you keep in your cabinet and it was a spin to it and you keep all your different plastic stuff with the lids. You can get them at Wal-Mart for about 20 bucks and they have 3 sizes hubby likes them because...
Using Tissue Paper To Update A Lamp
Hi I was looking for a lamp shade for our living room ours got killed, I looked all around like WalMart but could not find one anywhere. Went to JCPenny outlet store they have an upstairs and a return section. Their I found a beautiful lamp shade it is gold...
Should I Saute Onions for Spaghetti Sauce?
Hi I am like the first person who wrote about using sauce in a jar (did make mine jar once but put tomatoes in bleander hate cooked tomatoes even in soups. However when I make the hamburger I saute the onions first to help bring out the flavor. Hubby loves...
Finding Trash Treasures
We used to live at a place where college students (parent paid the rent) lived and when they moved out we found alot of cool stuff.
Use a Potato Peeler for Grating Cheese
Thanks I got to try that when I buy the shredded cheese and put extra on my daughters pizza I get alot all over the place. Also I sometimes use my mini chopper too but it gets messy sometimes
