Caring for Your Septic System?
I have a recipe from the book Wheres Mom now that I need her? for Septic Tank Recharger. Here goes: 2 cups packed brown sugar, 1 pkg. dry yeast, and 1 quart of water. Mix thoroughly, pour into the toilet boil, and flush. This is a lot cheaper than Rid-X or...
Toddler Cries Excessively?
You really need to see a good doctor. My daughter has Tourettes Syndrome, and when she was small she also had chronic ear infections. She would become agitated and squall (usually in public). The pediatrician thought she had ADD, and sometimes Tourettes kids...
My Frugal Life: Food On Hand
I hear ya lady. Im glad you found so much to work with. Ive been baking my own bread for a few months now and it has really saved me some money. I buy my flour and yeast at Sams and save a bundle. I use the Artisan Bread in Five Minutes a Day book, it has really...
Removing Viruses from a Computer (System Tool 2011)
This is a first-rate article. My computer has been running slow. I had been using Microsoft free antivirus since I was unable to renew my Trend Micro subscription. I knew something was on my computer so, I used the Geek Square website and ordered Webroot. It...
Home Remedies for Kidney Stones?
My husband has gotten kidney stones and the fastest, most complete relief came from a product at the healthy habits nutrition store. It is a liquid called Chanca Piedra by Raintree Nutrition. Perhaps a local herb or nutrition/health store will have this. I...
My Frugal Life: Coffee Wasters?
I can think of several better ways to spend my time and money. Maybe it would be more frugal to find a good recipe for coffee that you love and make it yourself.
Repairing Stretched Out Sweater Wrist Bands?
I agree with redhatterb. Use elastic elastic sewing thread. Stitches about 1/4 apart, rows about half an inch apart the length of the cuff. Hope this helps.
Use Baking Soda for Wet Electronics
When my phone went through the washer I used a hair dryer on it. I took the back cover and battery out and held the blow dryer on it for quite a while. When I finally got tired of holding the dryer, I put the phone on top of my floor vent (heat) and left it...
Stop Temper Tantrums with Gentle Restraint
I usually dont post to disagree with anyone, but feel that I should give a little warning here. My child has tourettes syndrome. She was in a lot of pain with a chronic ear ache as a small child which complicated matters. Her kindergarten teacher tried this...
Maytag Oven Not Getting Hot?
My GE oven did this recently. The eyes on the stovetop werent heating properly either. We checked the cord and plug, they were okay but the wall outlet was not. My hubby turned the electricity off at the breaker box and then tightened the wiring inside the...
Crocheted Knee High Boots?
Hi Patricia, I dont know where you can find the boot pattern, will try looking around. Groovy crochet has some ripple stitched knee high socks in worsted weight yarn at: http://web.archive.org/web/20010414004814/www.cei.net/~vchisam/groovy/ripple-socks.html...
Helping Someone With Hygiene Problems?
Thank you both for posting. I had considered asking another teen for help. I think youre right about that. Will give both products a go.
Helping Someone With Hygiene Problems?
Thanks to all who responded, the nicest people read Thrifty Tips! I appreciate all your suggestions.
Book About a Boy Who Became a Cat?
Thank you both so much! This is the book I was looking for. It was first published in England under the title of Jenny and then published in the US as The Abandoned. My mother is thrilled, she will be getting a copy also. Again--I really appreciate your kindness...
Homemade Dandruff Treatment
I read the following treatment years ago and it has worked for my family every since. First thing when you shower, lather up your hair with shampoo. Wash yourself, then rinse the shampoo out thoroughly. Condition your hair, and rinse. We havent had dandruff...
