Gardening at a Rental House
Its expensive, but if you can get ahold of some mushroom (or other good) compost, that would be a great replacement for some of the manure.
Getting Ducks To Go Away?
My aunt and uncle have a short fence across their carport to keep rabbits out. Theres an organic product made from grape skins that repels geese - maybe ducks, too. Maybe that would work, or maybe the scent of a predator like a dog? Good luck!
Oscar (Tabby Cat)
Oh, what a darling picture! Oscar has a little bed buddy! Thanks for sharing and causing smiles.
Easy Indian Food Recipes
No recipes, but there is a website that features Indian recipes. There are many styles of Indian cooking depending on the region. If you have Trader Joes stores in your area, they carry Indian food items for about $1 each, ready to heat and eat.
Tips For Staying Within Your Grocery Budget
Good ideas! Another is, make sure and check your pantry before going to a dented-can type store, so that you dont overstock. I just cleaned out items from by cupboard that were way past the pull date, that I didnt realize I had. Take a list!
What breed is my dog? (German Shepherd and Malamute Mix)
Hi Tiffany - Im also from Statesboro. I think theres a vet. school in Augusta that might be able to treat your beautiful dog for his seizures, for less than the local vets. Nancy
My Frugal Life: A Love Affair With Used Goods
Thanks for your story. I grew up thinking our family was poor because we went to a lot of trouble to buy things cheaply. My mother and I used to take the bus way across the city to a canned food outlet store, and hauled the heavy loads home. But our furniture...
Mark Your Antenna With Red For Parking Lots
Suggestion: Get your kids to think of an alternate thing to put on your antenna, like a funny antenna ball sold in an auto store, or something else. With their cooperation, they shouldnt be embarrassed.
Pin Pal Pincushion
This is so cute! It would be great as a purple hat with red flower for Red Hat Society ladies. Have to try it! Thanks.
Uses for Pizza Boxes?
I use them in the garden, opened up, as weed blocks in pathways, then cover them with leaves or pine straw. The recycling centers might take the top part if food hasnt touched it.
Making Clothes for a Tea Cup Chihuahua?
Cute! Ive also seen small dogs wearing some baby clothes tops.
Venues to Sell Homemade Tea Light Holders?
Wedding shows at malls. eCrater.com, a Yahoo site, has a place you can sell crafts. Good luck!
Cheaper Medicine for Dog With Seizures?
Is there a veternary teaching hospital near you? If so, it may be able to do things at a much reduced price. For pain, my vet recommended Ascriptin, an over-the-counter buffered aspirin for my dog with arthritis. Works as well as the very expensive vet. medicine...
Repelling Spiders Naturally?
Many creatures hate citrus smell. Maybe putting on lotion with citrus oil in it might repel them. Sure it isnt bedbugs? Theyve made a comeback.
White Porcelain Top for Vanity?
Have you tried shopping at a Habitat ReStore? Some remodelers and retailers give building materials to them for use or sale. You might try calling 1st.
Cookie (Terrier/Poodle Mix)
What a cute dog he is! And what a blessing to both of you that he was given to you!
Sneaking Spinach
Great ideas! Too bad there wasnt a red food month or orange food month where you could sneak in tomatoes, red bell peppers, beets; and carrots and squashes! (Maybe red and green for Christmas...)
Butter Your Corn With Bread
Maybe I have less couth, but we just roll our corn on the stick of butter before salting or peppering it.
My Frugal Life: Message In A Bottle
Your amusing post calls me back to my breadmaker, which has been gathering dust in a corner. Hot cross buns for Easter, coming up!
Swiffer Cleaning Cloths Are Good For Bathtubs
I prefer nylon netting with baking soda, as it has holes that scrub the sides and carry off the grime.
Traveling Across Canada on a Budget?
Hostels cost less than hotels/motels, but might be noisy. Youd be able to buy groceries and cook in them, saving $. Now the Canadian $ is worth more then the US $, and everything is more expensive in Canada. Id bring in what I could in food, if traveling by...
Homemade Magnetic Bulletin Board
Im wondering if it could also be made with an old cookie sheet (non-aluminum). One can find old rusty ones cheap.
Rug Hooking Crafts
Those are great! My dad used to needle-punch rugs, using yarn. There is even a way to make rugs that look exactly like Persian rugs by needle punching and cutting the loops - see Oriental Rug Designs.com on the net.
What Goes Around Comes Around
Maybe you started something good, Karyn! Theres also something called FreeCycle available in many communities/cities in the US where one can post what they have to give away, and also what they need. If its in your area, check it out.
Minnie (Pomeranian)
What a tiny sweetheart! We got the runt of the litter, too (a beagle), and she also has been a joy. Thanks for sharing your pup with us!
Albumin Powder Instead of Egg Whites?
My friend told me to use 2 tablespoons of water to 2 teaspoons of albumin powder, and it has worked out well.
Buddy The Dog
Awwww! What a cutie! And thanks for the idea of warm back massages. Ive been looking for a non-food way to treat my older beagle. This may be just the thing!
'Bluing" Product Used to Make White Fabrics Whiter?
Though not the same as bluing, Downy fabric softener has a blue liquid for use in the rinse cycle thats supposed to brighten whites, in case you cant get the real thing.
Recycling Birthday and Greeting Cards?
I cut Christmas cards which have no writing on the back of the picture and make them into postcards. I add the address of elderly shut-ins, and children in my church add personal notes. If you want to reuse cards by making them postcards, check with the Postal...
Making Crafts for Money?
If you make a craft and have a digital camera, consider making items to sell on Etsy.com, a craft e-store. There are are number of How to sell crafts on Etsy articles there, too.
Tube Sock Snowman
Great idea! Im hosting a ladies meeting with a snowman theme in Jan. and this will be neat to make as table decorations!
1800's Craft Ideas to Sell at Historical Club Fair?
What about quilted potholders or oven mitts? (I dont know if theyd be historically accurate, but Im sure quilting was around at that time)
Finding Boxes for Packing Household Goods?
Request them on FreeCycle.com or Craigslist.com. Check the thrift stores like Salvation Army or Goodwill (though they wont be the same size).
Making Your Pasta Sauce Richer
Another surprise ingredient is a dash of cinnamon. It also makes the flavor richer.
Keep Your Purse Safe When Dining Out
I sit on the strap of my purse and keep the bag between my legs. Fortunately, I hadnt learned the hard way.
Add Tomato Soup To Chili
A tiny pinch of baking soda will neutralize the acid. Youll see it foam where you put it in. Stir well, and itll be much less acid.
Pinenut-Artichoke Dip
Sounds good! To reduce the fat, one could use fat free or reduced fat (Neuchatel) cream cheese.
Brownie Sundaes
Great save! You can also layer ice cream, brownie bits, and whipped cream or Cool Whip in a glass dish and call it a trifle.
Snowman Soup for Gifts
I got my Christmas mugs from the local Habitat ReStore for 25 cents each, washed them, filled them with wrapped seasonal candy, and gave them to a minister friend for a party for underprivileged children.
Making Ribbon Roses?
Theres another version of ribbon roses Ive made before: (hope I remember right) If the ribbon is the same on both sides, hold onto the tail, fold across the ribbon to make a point, then fold again and again, making more points. When you have about the size...
Moving Across Country In My Car?
Another couple of suggestions: Remember to eat extra fiber - hard to get in fast food meals on the road. Pay cash rather than by credit card anywhere your card is out of your sight (like a restaurant where you pay the server). You dont want to find out in OR...
Blush Cake (with Beets)
Except for having beets and not adding crushed pecans to the frosting, this sounds a lot like a Red Velvet Cake from the South (but without the unhealthy bottle of red food coloring!).
