Freezing Grapes
I know this is a stupid question...but what is flash freezing? And can you do this with other fruits? Sounds easy enough...LOL. Thank you! (b)Editors Note:(/b) If you dont know, then its always smart to ask. Basically flash freezing is freezing quickly on a...
How To Buy Wholesale?
You could sell on Ebay...that is pretty easy and if you are going to put the time into it, it will pay off. I started with little things I could find (clearance stuff) and sold them, then I started to stock up on things that I thought would sell. Sometimes...
Tips for Moving Into a New Home?
Yes! ALWAYS label your boxes for each room! I made the mistake of not doing that once and it was a mess trying to find the stuff I wanted! When you go into the Post Office to change your address, they have a moving packet that has some coupons in it (it is...
Cat Wants to Sleep With Me At Night?
She is probably lonely at night. Maybe you could bring her into bed with you, and snuggle her under the covers with you. Mine like to go under there and snuggle up to me. Just hold her close so she feels secure. I lift my covers up and mine automatically go...
Changing the Names of Kittens?
Awww! They are really cute! How old are they? If they are young, I am sure you can. Just talk to them and use the new names as often as possible until they get used to it. I have known people to change the names of animals they have rescued without problems...
Tape on Aluminum Siding?
A great product to use is called Goo Gone, that might help. Otherwise if it isnt really noticable just leave it there.
Poll: Have you ever bought a new washer and dryer?
We have a Whirlpool Duet set...I love it! Works great and uses less water. It has great features too. We couldnt find one very cheap at the time...but it is almost 2 years old and runs great!!
Lemon Pie Turned Out Watery?
What dd she use for filling...they have the lemon filling in the cans...that might help.
Party Favors for Teachers?
If you go to http://www.orientaltrading.com and in the search box type in teachers (in quotes) it will pull up over 400 items...you might find something there. They sell things pretty cheap. And you could even mix and match things to suit certain tastes.
Party Favors for Teachers?
If you go to http://www.orientaltrading.com and in the search box type in teachers (in quotes) it will pull up over 400 items...you might find something there. They sell things pretty cheap. And you could even mix and match things to suit certain tastes.
Flip Flop Quilt
That is GREAT!!! I love it! That is so creative and cute!! Very nice...thank you for sharing!!!!
How do I get off Mailing Lists?
You can always write on the offer REMOVE ME FROM YOUR MAILING LIST and stick it into the postage paid envelope it comes along with and mail it back...or call the company that sent it and tell them that you want to be removed and if one more letter comes you...
Simple Appetizer for 40 People?
Tortilla Chips and salsa...you could even make a fancier dip...I brown some ground meat and drain it, put it in a crock pot or microwave, add cubed velveeta and salsa...heat to melt and serve it warm. It is quick and tasty.
Using Stainless Steel Cookware?
This trick works for burnt on food and the stain. I take a little bleach...just enough to cover the bottom of the pan...and boil it in the pan...BUT dont breathe in the steam of course...just a few minutes of this will loosen the stuck on food and you should...
Hardiness Zone Confusion?
Oh thank you so much! I really appreciate the help...LOL...I thought I was losing it. Thank you!!
Bushes With Yellow Flowers?
Oh thank you all! You are right they are Forsythia...I will definately try to get some started!! Thank you very much for all your input!!!! Thanks!!
Waxing Your Own Eyebrows?
I was getting mine waxed too and a tip I remember from my salon was to put a little baby powder on your brows before applying the wax...this helps it stick and helps with redness. Another thing they used to do was apply pressure right after they ripped the...
Waxing Your Own Eyebrows?
I used to get mine done too, but now I do mine at home too. I use the baby powder trick as well. And apply the pressure ... it works too. I used to buy the wax kits, but I recently tried to gel kind and LOVE it!!! I dont have to worry about heating it, and...
My Frugal Life - Decluttering Started Me Down the Road Towards Frugality
Yes! I agree with gator! I can relate in many ways and your story is very inspirational. It gives me hope...thank you!!!
Poll: Do you shred credit card offers?
Another important tip about shredding/burning things like that is to do the same with your bank statements. I dont file mine because all of my bank info is kept in the register for my checkbook, I look over my statement to make sure everything is OK and then...
A Source for Large Glass Jars?
I am not sure where you live, but most small restaurants have them...like little diners. I worked in a little restaurant and we got them all the time. Mayo and stuff come in them. Ours were plastic and I think gallon sizes. Check little diners and such.
Fruit Punch Stain on Clothing?
I am not sure what color or type of fabric it is to help with that, but if you go to http://www.tide.com they have a thing called stain detective (or something like that) that will ask what type of fabric, etc and give you ideas. I used to use it a lot. Hope...
Beer Stain on a Pool Table?
my parents had one with a green top, we just used the attatchment on the steam cleaner to clean it. maybe that could work on yours? Just be careful not to rip it.
Wedding Favor Ideas?
Yes, there are many ideas, depending on your theme and colors! I just saw in a catalog that they ad bookmarks...and they were cute...BUT...a friend of mine makes them a lot cheaper than you can buy them for! She prints up a nice quote (for whatever occasion...
Caring for a White Leather Sofa?
I had a white leather sofa...we loved it! It was so much more easy to care for than fabric couches (which we have now)! All we did was wipe it down with soapy water! Our was textured, and getting in the little cracks were a pain but I used a brush. If I were...
Mystery Shopping Links?
I do this one, it is really good... www.secretshopper.com my future mother-in-law told me about it, and she has gotten free eye exams and lots of stuff!
Washing Paneled Walls
Wow...I never thought of that...lol! I have the same problem with cleaning my walls and hate doing it because of the scrapes! I will be sure to remember this tip!!!! Thank you!!!
My Cat Is In Heat a Lot?
No, I am not a breeder and all of my cats are indoors at all times! They are afraid of the outside. I also believe that animals should be fixed to prevent unwanted babies, I actually rescued 2 of mine from the wild because there are so many feral cats running...
Do I Need a Coffee Table?
I did have one in my living room, and didnt like it. I dont have one now. If you are unsure, maybe you can put it in another room for now, and give it a week or so to make up your mind. I think mine looks fine without one in it...but it is really up to you...
Connecting a Phone Line?
Wiring a phone is really easy...have you ever re-wired anything before? You really just need to take off the cover on the jack (it may be held on with screws) and unscrew the little screws inside that are holding the wires from the old line. Then take the new...
Snazzy eCards
I always use http://www.123greetings.com they are all free there and have every occasion....
Freebies Help You To Be Frugal
Maybe we can list some Freebie sites? One of my favorites is www.thefreebiedepot.com they always have good freebies!
Giving Medicine to a Cat?
Like mentioned...you can mix it with tuna, milk, canned food, eggs etc...depending on what he likes. And if that doesnt work try a dropper...mix your powder with some milk or something he likes and use a dropper. That is like forcing him to take it...but if...
Free Ways to Change a Bedroom?
A start is to re-arrange your furniture...sometimes that makes a huge difference. Or try to find things around the house (stored in the attic or basement or garage)...look for new decor.
Buying Creeping Zinnia Seeds?
you can try burpee...they have a large selection of plants and seeds. www.burpee.com I just checked my Burpee catalog...they have some!!
Cleaning Burner Chrome Rings
I bought the black porcelain ones fairly cheap, and they hide the stains much better! Plus they are much easier to clean. I clean mine by spraying them with oven cleaner (usually bought at the dollar store) and letting them sit for about 15 minutes...after...
Unbelievable Peanut Butter Cookies
That pretty much answered my questions too....LOL...thank you!!! Will give these a try this weekend! Thank you! :o)
Unbelievable Peanut Butter Cookies
I just whipped these up....VERY easy...VERY quick and VERY VERY VERY good!!! They taste like peanut butter fudge...I made one batch with chocolate and one batch without!! These are very good....thank you!!!!!!!!!! ~~New Favorite Cookie!~~
Help for Insomnia?
Hello! I just wanted to thank everyone very much for the sleeping ideas you all took the time to post! I went to Walmart and did buy the Melatonin and I only have to take one of them at night (I think they are 300 mcg). They started working the very first night...
Dealing with Radiotherapy Side Effects For Prostate Cancer?
I dont know about the side effects...BUT...the most important thing for someone in yours and your husbands circumstance is to keep hope! It is going to be a tough journey, but keep the hope that everything will be OK. My grandfather was diagnosed with prostate...
What are "Fashion Earrings"?
I think fashion earrings are what are considered in fashion... I buy my earrings according to my taste and what I am wearing them with. If you have no allegies to the different metals youd be fine to buy them any where. If I like a pair from Avon, I get them...
Using Restaurant Size Dry Mixes In Smaller Batches?
Does it tell you directions on making the product on the package? If it does and if it has the serving info on it you can break it down by serving size...if not...next time you go to the store, look on the packages there...try to find a similar brand, then...
Using Restaurant Size Dry Mixes In Smaller Batches?
Does it tell you directions on making the product on the package? If it does and if it has the serving info on it you can break it down by serving size...if not...next time you go to the store, look on the packages there...try to find a similar brand, then...
Recipes Using Dry Milk?
Oh my! I didnt realize how economical this stuff was...LOL! Thank you all very much! That website was really cool! Thank you! Hmmm....maybe Ill go experiment...LOL!
Acid Reflux Remedies?
I was put on Prevacid and after I took it for about 7 days, I stopped taking them and it went away for awhile, now when it flares up I take the Prevacid for a few days and BOOM! it is gone...This works for me and my Fiance. I have heard that the vinegar helps...
Protecting Leather Furniture from Cats?
The soft tips for cats & dogs claws might be helpful. Cats hate scratching plastic so when I had my leather sofa (I have 5 cats), I covered the outside in thick plastic and put plastic pieces on the corners. The pieces are for like the corners of walls and...
Use Wedding Budget for Down Payment
My Fiance and I are getting married August 19, 2006 and we have decided on a cheap wedding...but cheap doesnt always mean that it isnt the perfect wedding. We are having ours in my parents yard...and we have a lot of people coming! We decided to use picnic...
Selling Books at Your Yard Sale
That is a great idea for yard sales :) Another great place to donate your old books to is a school library...most schools have a limited budget and this helps a lot. I guess it depends on the type of book as well. One of my old schools (it was small) used many...
Organizing Recycling Items?
I dont have a company that comes to pick up my recycled items, I have to drop them off, so outside I have plastic storage totes. I have different colors for the glass, cans, etc. When they get full, I just load them in my car and haul them away. It is a lot...
Decorating Ideas For An Outdoor June Wedding Reception?
I found a lot of nice decorations and things in the Oriental Trading catalog. They have a wedding section. Go to http://www.orientaltrading.com and see if you can find some things. We are getting married in August and having everything outside, I ordered some...
Looking For Free Junk Website?
Freecycle is great for that, and if you search other Yahoo groups you might find more groups like that in your area.
Put Ads at the Bottom of the Garbage Can
Hey that is a great idea! It seems like I am always cleaning my cans out! I will be sure to do this from now on! Thank you! :)
