Easy Liquid Laundry Detergent
Thank you, Louise, for taking the time to inform me about vinegar and baking soda. Usually, I add the vinegar to the rinse. But I will think about not adding them together in the future! Blessings! Carla
Bad Smell in House?
Hi Mary Ellen, If your mother has a bird dog nose (mine did) she may be smelling something you cant smell. The one thing Id worry about is if you have natural gas, that can cause headaches from carbon monoxide poisoning. Could it be a new item in the house...
Rotten Dead Smell in My House?
Dear Judy, It may be a dead mouse. They can fit in areas smaller than a Quarter. If it is a mouse, it will dry up and the smell will go away. Try spraying Odoban or Natures Miracle, Baking Soda around the area where you can, coffee grounds, or charcoal. Hope...
Keeping Track of Medicine Doses When Sick
Love this idea and sent it on to the young moms in our family! Thank you! Heres another idea. When my kids were young, I kept a pretty little bell by their bed to ring if they needed help. Its pleasant sound carried through our big old house, and saved their...
Sanitizing Hand Gel For Oily Skin and More
Hi, Thanks for all your great advice! It does work for all the things youve mentioned but heres a couple more! 1. Washing plastic toys will make them look like new again. You can then rinse, if desired. 2. After washing, apply small amount under arms as a deodorant...
Count Your Blessings
Thats how we start our day with the Bible and meditation, and I like your idea of a blessing book! Even if we dont have blessings right now and are going through hard time, we can look back and find them in the past. Writing them down is a endless blessing...
Craft Supplies in Photo Boxes
I love the symmetry of your idea, and the idea of spray painting them! There are so many gorgeous colors of spray paint out there now. I foam stamped some swirls on one plain white box and have received so many compliments on it. More than purchased already...
Measuring Out Morning Cereal
Good idea to put it back in the box. Plus, I bet you reuse the bags as a TF gal! Thank you!
Planning a Large Family Birthday Party for a Two Year Old?
How wonderful that you want to have the families involved! Have you thought of asking if you can use your church basement? Our church members often use the basement of the church for big parties. Or does one of the other family members have a bigger house that...
It Costs Nothing To Smile
I believe like you do, and have had many interesting conversations over the years. My husband and kids say, Did you know that person? I have heard a smile given helps the person in their brain chemicals to be boosted up for a while for the giver and receiver...
Natural Remedy for Anxiety?
There are many supplements that reduce stress! Fish oil and flaxseed oil, vitamin d, selenium, folic acid. Holy basil (delicious as a tea), chamomile (if not allergic to daisies), etc. Also try Swansons Vitamin and look up what they have in that category. Their...
Set A Routine for Your Toddler
I think this is lovely! You have a great balance of directed, undirected, and flexibility. I am sending this on to my daughter to encourage her as she has little ones, and the 3 year old enjoys teaching time. KUDOS!
Plastic Bins to Update Old Shelves
Hi...think about painting them? Its amazing what paint to match the room can do. Some spray paints are good for plastic!
Paint Color Advice for Kitchen and Adjoining Living Room?
If you want to lighten up the room and make it sunny...a light yellow in warm (buttercream) or cool (lemony) would be beautiful. Our son just did his room in dark charcoal woodwork, sheer grey ceiling, and light blue-green (sea like effect) walls. It looks...
Boosting My Energy Level?
Green tea or black tea or oolong will give you a sustained boost without a lot of caffeine as well as keep you calm so you can concentrate. Lots of good flavors out there. Swanson Vitamins has some natural energy boosting products that really work. Good vitamins...
Natural Mosquito Repellent
THANK YOU! One thing I read recently is that soy vegetable oil is a natural effective repellent that works almost as efficiently on its own as the chemical sprays to repel mosquitoes. You can add the essential oils on top of this for super repellent. I dont...
Shortcut Danish
This is an unbelievable, unusual great dough fast recipe! I add salt and extra sugar for sweet dough. It stays fresh for a long time. Fast and no fail! People marvel at it! Thank you!
Cosmetic Surgery For Walls
I am so proud of you! I love the creativity of improving rather than whining. It made me smile! Thank you!
Paint Color Advice for Trim and Floors in Kitchen with Sage Walls, Oak Cabinets and Wood Ceiling?
Get paint samples of cream or white in multiples, and with tape secure them in your room in different places where the trim is to be painted. Leave them up for a few days and check them out in different lighting, including your nightime lighting. It may seem...
How Can I Alter a Blouse To Make It Larger?
The side seams would work, or else you could cut a slit down the middle of the back and insert a triangular piece of coordinating fabric which would widen the back to have a slight wider hem area which is oriental looking. Probably, I would do the side seams...
Use Vanilla Pudding to Stabilize Whipped Cream
Thank you. I would think it would taste delicious as a small amount. Mmmm, think cheesecake flavor.
Tip for a Moist Cake Every Time
Thanks Masterbeekeeper! Sounds like a great idea, honey helps bread keep from drying and molding, also. Gods creatures do it best! I found out that baking the cake at 325 not 350 makes for a moist, better tasting cake. People have noticed. Cant wait to try...
My Frugal Life: The Coupon Lady
Say Betty, I am so glad that you have not let lifes disappointments make you bitter, but instead reach out to others, and empower them to find ways of making do! God bless you for that! Have you thought about doing a Coupon Seminar series on Thrifty Fun? I...
Poor Man's Hamburgers
Sounds fun and yummy, never heard of this before. Not too thick for kids, either.
My Frugal Life: Great Impression
Thank you! I like the term for what you learned: The Great Impression. Somehow we think that love cannot be expressed without material goods, and being indulged. Your article showed that is not true. I have some lovely picture in my head of your life, especially...
Use Paper Clip to Mark Tape End
Thank you! Nothing makes me grrrrr more than fighting to find the end when I have a package to get off in a hurry and the post office is closing soon, and... :)
Removing a Dried Blood Stain on a Bed Quilt?
Ive used spit for small stains and soaked in salt water. But hydrogen peroxide is great too.
Getting Rid of Wasps?
Caution: For daytime and individual hornets, I learned that when you squish wasps/hornets, they release a pheromone (scent) that calls for others to come to their defense. Yikes. Put out a deep jar with honey in the bottom. The leftover wasps/hornets will catch...
What is the Best Paint to Use for Repainting a Table?
Yes, Zinser 123 (Bins). My husband used it on an old cabinet to try it after reading wow reviews on it. He had to use a screwdriver to scratch it! Just dont let it drip on anything and use one of those chemical masks that make you look like an alien, or do...
Make Bathmats Out of Towels
Then I use it afterward to wipe out the tub. :) Into the wash, it goes! I discovered this when I gave my mom her daily showers. Like the idea of the puffy paint on the bottom.
Paint Color Ideas for Exterior Door?
You know, I was thinking yellow as well in whatever shade would look best. It would be a primary color scheme and look very nice. What you could do is buy a small sample of the color you are thinking of and paint a piece of poster board. Then tape it up on...
Removing Cigarette Odor from Dolls?
I agree that washing it is a good idea. I washed clothes for a neighbor who had lung cancer and still smoked! I was amazed at the yellow nicotine in the water, also on the dryer fuzz. But for removing odors, Ive found that Odo-ban (plant based and green smelling...
Funny: Mama Meets The Hamburgler
Good for you! What a darling picture! Enjoy your momma as you are doing now! My mama (90) just died in January and she had some form of mental decline. She lived with us and I am so grateful for that time. I miss her so much.
Recycled Bag From Placemats
Darling and clever! Would wear well and you could really have variety. I wonder if you could fold over the top for a flap closing? Thanks!
Discussing Menstruation With Your Daughter
What a thoughtful Mom you are. That was a very wise way to handle it.
Flapjacks for Teatime Treat
Hi Lucy, Were from Minnesota, USA. I couldnt find golden syrup so I used corn syrup. My husband and son loved them and they are so fast and easy to make. Hes of Scottish descent and eats his oats almost every day! Delicious. Do you store them in a tin? Thank...
Silver Spoon Windchimes
Its beautiful! Thank you! We have old spoons from grandmothers and further back that have no mates. What a lovely gift idea for the grandchildren and great grandchildren as a memento. Blessings!
Carry a Clothing Color Chart When Shopping
Wonderful idea! Especially with shades of navy, black, brown that can be tricky. You think the pants with match the sweater...but. Thanks so much!
Taste Of Home Kids Coloring Cookbook
Wow shared this and got an immediate reply from a niece who is a teacher! Cool!
Dry Cracked Bleeding
Fingertips?
For me what has helped (get this around Christmas with all the baking dishwashing) is to put neosporin on the cracks, cover with bandages over night. If still not cleared up, use the next day as well. Just cleared a bad crack up in 3 days. Hope this helps.;
Red Light Bulb for Night Feeding
Probably the color of the light in Mommys womb. I think its a great idea.
Ready Made Salads In Ziploc Bowls
What a super idea! Making salads is one of my least favorite things to do. Maybe put the fixings in a baggie or wrapped in plastic inside the container? I love salads, just not the fixing. If it was ready to go, I know Id eat more.
Crocheted Chain Craft Ideas
Great Idea! I never thought of it. But now that you mentioned it, I have seen fabric strips crocheted and I wonder if that is how they do it witha large hook? I have a crocheted fabric purse that everyone comments on that was a gift. Just an idea that I want...
Household Repair Kit
Great encouraging idea! I have been wanting one of those pretty, girly ones that are out there for women. But I could decorate the box or have a humorous or encouraging saying on mine. I hate always asking my husband to fix things if I could do it. Theres enough...
Rubbermaid Boxes for Storage and Furniture
Cool and helpful ideas! Love the numbering and listing contents. Also the ideas for coffee tables or window seats. Do you think plywood top over window seats would add more stability. With a little bit of sewing, you could make slipcovers for them. Thankyou...
Making Homemade Bread?
Hello, and good for you! Want to try making bread from a large quantity of dough which doesnt need kneading and can be kept in the frig for up to 2 weeks? Ive made bread many different ways: mixer with bread hooks, batter, bread machine, food processer, etc...
Recipes on a Budget?
Breakfast foods for supper once or twice a week are good budget stretchers and are easy to make. Buttermilk pancakes made with half water are the most tender things in the world. For Salsa Egg Wraps: I like to scramble 1-2 eggs with onion or garlic pepper with...
Ruby (Australian Shepard)
Shes darling! I love the happy dog look! We have an Aussie and adopted her from Aussie Rescue. Our first experience with the breed. Love the no scent luxurious fur, sweet loving temperament. Theyre not called velcro dogs for nothing. Sending a paws up to Ruby...
Gator (Australian Shephard)
Hi Karen! Gator is a Darling Dog, or as we say DD! We adopted a female Aussie whose name is Contessa 2 years ago, and shes the most lovable and loving dog weve ever had. All have been adopted! Whats Gator like? Tessa loves the whole family, but she Velcros...
Painting a Vinyl Floor?
Hi, I would think that using Zinsser B I N primer would work great as a base and I believe it can be tinted. We were just reading reviews on it for painting our cabinets, and it sticks to anything! People said to be careful not to get it on yourself or floor...
Thick Hair Unmanageable?
Hi, I have very thick hair that tends towards coarse on the top but fine and silky on the bottom and underneath. My daughter, who also has very thick and wavy hair, nagged me for years to get mine thinned and shaped professionally. I did, and am I glad! Benefits...
Creole Zucchini
Mmm. this sounds so good and fresh. I grew up with stewed zucchini in tomato sauce with peppers, onions, lots of garlic and olive oil. Sprinkled with Parmesan. This sounds like a fresh version of that! Thankyou! Buone Appetito!
Finnish Michigan Pasty Recipe?
Heres link that uses lard and says it is Finnish Pasty recipe. Hope its a match or close! http://www.cdkitchen.com/recipes/recs/42/Finnish-Pasties108727.shtml
Losing Weight on a Budget?
There are many fine online sites, but I loved Sparkpeople. Sparkpeople is free and I used it successfully. It has an enornous amount of great info and encouragement! Groups, nutritional info, success stories, and incentives galore. Recipes, and recording spots...
Dog Has Bacterial Skin Infection?
Hi! We had a sweet Airedale with SEVERE allergies: continual bumps, scabbing, and hot spots (he was allergic to just about everything, even cotton!). We tried allergy shots (unsuccessful), prednisone (hard on his health), and various home remedies. He would...
Vinegar to Control Dust and Mold Allergens
Hi, I had severe asthma and allergies for most of the year for over 11 years. With meds, I still couldnt get it under control. So I started researching what supplements had been medically proven to help lung function...not just anecdotal information. I found...
Upside Down German Chocolate Cake
Sounds delicious. How do you serve it? Do you turn the whole cake upside down, or turn each piece?
Direct Foam Refills?
I love foam soap, too! But instead of buying a pampered chef one, I reused a Target hand soap one, and have used a gift Bath and body foam soap one over and over and over. I had a pampered chef one, and it stopped working after a while. Maybe theyve improved...
Breed Information: Australian Shepherd
We have an adopted Aussie (1 ear up and 1 ear down), and she is the most loving dog weve ever had. I am amazed at how clean she is. They really are the odorless breed. Sensitive and smart, too. I love petting her beautiful varigated coat and snuggling. The...
Curry Smell In Apartment?
I can imagine that is it overwhelming! I am not being unsympathetic, but maybe until you get rid of the smell, this might be a little bit of comfort. Since curry powder contains tumeric, you are breathing in one of the most powerful anticancer and anti-inflammatory...
Treating Minor Cooking Burns
I agree! Egg Whites are my choice over all others! This is a tip used in restaurants. I had a huge burn (2in X 3 in) on my inside lower arm which was very painful. I researched on line and found out about eggwhites Applied it and the pain abated almost instantly...
