Living Quarters Electric Blanket Controller?
Do a search online putting in livingquarters electric blanket the results will give you the names of stores that sell that brand, They are relatively high end blankets. You can go to the store and look up the info on their packaging.
15th Birthday Ideas?
What about a hamburger/hotdog cookout with smores for dessert? You could go out in groups in a scavenger hunt - make it fun, like going to various spots and using their phones take pictures of landmarks with the group standing in front, getting a receipt from...
How to Cure Upset Stomach and Vomiting
Do you need to repeat this or is this a take once and youre cured cure? You mention about the first glass.
Plastic Lid for Non-Stick Skillet Scrubber
I also use my milk jug cap for scrubbing skillets, my glass top stove and of course while Im mopping my floor. I use it for stubborn areas that need scrubbing.
Water Bottles for Watering Hanging Baskets
How to Make Self-Watering Hanging Baskets 1 Pierce the base of a small plastic disposable drink bottle with a piercing tool, leaving the cap on, and insert a 4-inch length of tubing into the hole, with approximately 1 inch of the tubing inside the bottle and...
Monthly Coupons at Goodwill
To get on the list for membership just ask the clerk when you are checking out. She will help you fill out a form and it takes a few months sometimes to get the coupons thru the mail. Also Goodwill starts Sr. discounts at age 55!
Garage Sale Success
This is a great tip about listing the mens items in your adds. More and more men are coming to sales with or without their female counterparts! Sorry I forgot to mention this, thank you for submitting this addition!
Baking Soda As Thrifty Shampoo
I tried this but my hair tends to be greasy. The first three weeks I absolutely loved it, it made my hair soft and shiney. After the third week my hair began to be limp and would feel greasy almost immediately after washing. Does anyone have a solution to this...
Window Treatment for Arched Window?
They have window roller kits that you can buy, where you add your own fabric and laminate it; of course this would not cover the arch but if you already are using a black out curtain for the whole window that shouldnt be a problem.
Saving on Cellphone Expense
Another thing you can do with an unused smart phone is to donate it to a special needs child or a special needs classroom. These are wonderful devices for non verbal children or ones that cannot speak clearly to allow their needs to be understood in school...
Reviews of Straight Talk Cell Phone Plan?
I love my straight talk phone. The plan doesnt charge any tax except on the flat fee per month cost and maybe one other tax. Compared to my centennial phone it does as well and about twenty dollars cheaper per month with unlimited everything. I also have the...
Hiding Email Coupons in Junk Mail Folder
Why not just create a folder and put them in it. Its just as easy and you dont risk losing them if your junk mail gets too full or another person deletes the junk folder contents?
Curtain and Bed Linen Colors to Coordinate with Sage Walls?
I would go with anything in the earthy tones such as deep reds, purples, golds, and browns. You could also go to the charcoal and grays since your carpet is gray. Good luck.
Tips for Downsizing to an Apartment?
I just moved my mother into our small home. This summer I had a garage sale, what was left went to Goodwill. I used the money to build deeper shelves and add more shelves to the panty and closets. I also added small drawer units to each closet so I could eliminate...
The Works for Sunscreen Stains
I have bought this product at the Dollar Tree stores for $1. Just bought some today actually. I am anxious to try this on my laundry needs. Will read label first to see if it has bleach in it before using on colors. Thanks for the tip ;-)
Make Furniture Templates When Moving
This is a great way of doing this! When I had my house built I put every piece of furniture I wanted to take with me plus any new ones Id purchased for the new home. It also saved me some grief when communicating with the builder as to our needs. I had to add...
Make Furniture Templates When Moving
I also did this when we were building our home and it worked great! I do this every time I want to move furniture before moving large pieces, this way I dont have to apologize for having someone else lug my heavy furniture across the room where it wont fit...
Best Waterproof Mascara?
I have a very difficult time finding a mascara that doesnt smudge or run. After I turned about 45 nothing even showed up much on my lashes. Then I discovered Falsies mascara at Walmart for about $5, it is in a bright pink foiled tube and it works amazing!
Storing Plastic Bags?
I store mine in an empty kleenex box and I find I can stack them too. Some days I just need a lot of them, other days I dont. I also like the tip from another reader about storing them in large medicine bottles and stashing in the car, purse or totes. Another...
DVD Suggestions?
I love the series: History Detectives on PBS. These are stories about people finding old things and wanting to know what they are or if they relate to an historic person or event. It is really quite interesting. Also the show How they make it I think is the...
Yard Sale Tip
While this seems like a great idea, being a veteran garage sale hostess I find that if the tags are easily removed there tends to be more theft at the sale. Also it just takes a bit of mineral or vegetable oil to remove left over residue from a tag and this...
Ringworm Treatment?
Are you sure it is ringworm? That should be easily treated. Eczema is a different story and will persist intermittently even with treatment. Check this out: http://www.ehow.com/facts_5125036_eczema-look-like-ringworm.html Good luck.
Birthday Party Favor Ideas?
If your sister is low key and enjoys working with the elderly flower pots for the center pieces would be a wonderful way to spread some joy with the elderly the day after the party. She could extend her birthday by floral gifts for the clients she works with...
Rope Lights Show the Way
Great solution for most people but as a home health aide I would never advise this for elderly people or anyone with impaired vision or people with mobility problems. In these cases I would use night lights and never anything they could easily get entangled...
Band Instruments At Pawn Shops
I worked for years finishing musical instruments. Wood instruments should be inspected for cracks which can make the instrument sound bad, also the bridges and sound posts (inside) on stringed instruments need to be positioned properly, only a trained professional...
Maximizing Book Storage?
It will save space to flat stack as you call it, if all the books in the stack are approx. the same height and are short. If books are short storing them by upright positions will waste the spaces between them and the next shelf up; by flat stacking them you...
Ideas for a Redneck Biker Party?
Dont forget the sofa on the porch and the old toilet with the flower garden growing inside (or you could do this with various old pots and pans from Goodwill, and then out for door prizes)! You could use an old wheelbarrow filled with ice for the beverage cooler...
Remedies for Dry Skin
I started using Stridex pads along with the Vaseline or lotion on my heels. Just apply the Stridex first then the Vaseline/lotion. No more cracked heels. Read this on Howto.com
Disinfect Secondhand Shoes
This is very good advice! After getting toenail fungus from second-hand shoes I would advise doing more than exchanging insoles, I would recommend spraying with anti-fungal spray thoroughly for several days before wearing them. I no longer feel it is worth...
Use A Chair With A Missing Seat For A Planter
This is a great idea, I use it a lot. One word of caution, if you get a chair that has veneer on it, it will only last one year. I found an old wicker rocker at a curb last summer. It will be my newest garden accessory next spring! The bottom is gone so my...
Use A Chair With A Missing Seat For A Planter
I have seen trunks partially buried with flowers coming out of them, its really cute too! Almost anything even small dressers or end tables with drawers can be used that way. It is always fun to use unusual items for planters and it helps to recycle rather...
Small Garbage Container for Kitchen
I have done this for years and love it! I also put several underneath the one I am currently using so I can grab one to replace it when we throw out the old ones. I also use kleenex boxes to store them in and can stack them behind the trash can under the sink...
Take Inventory of What's in Your Wallet
The only thing I would add is this (I know Im paranoid but might be something to keep in mind): A few years ago one of the news magazine did an article about copy machines. They found that the drums from old machines could be used to find identity information...
Mason Jar Jack-O'-Lanterns
My sons special needs class did this to raise money for trips and other stuff. I gave them a Mr. Peanut jar that was out that year and they made a snowman for me for Christmas - real cute too! These are such great ideas especially for Children to help with...
Furniture Polish For DVDs
from: http://forum.digital-digest.com/f57/faq-cleaning-polishing-dvd-83320.html Supplies needed: - (2) Clean lint free cotton cloth(s) or - A couple clean paper towels and (1) cotton cloth - Water - Non-wax furniture polish (Pledge, Endust, etc) 1) Take a cotton...
Keep Apron Stocked for Household Projects
Love the apron; may need to make some of these for Christmas gifts, etc.
Cleaning Hardwood Floors After Removing Carpeting?
Do as Chloelizabeth says but if there are faded or discolored use some Old English on it, this will make it blend in. Good luck, wood floors are so beautiful!
Tips For Saving On Electricity
Be careful when buying the smart power strips they are not all surge protectors. You will want to protect your expensive electronics from surges. Make sure to see the phrase surge protector before plugging into electronics such as computers, large screen tvs...
Shampoo With Baking Soda
I tried this. It takes about four weeks for your scalp to adjust. My scalp is oily and after about two months my hair was feeling oily all the time after it dried. I had to stop. Its a great concept though, just didnt work for me.
Creating Your Own Comforter Cover
If you are able to make button holes I suggest making them at either end and adding appropriate size buttons. This way you can button cover to comforter and not fight with it falling down into the bottom or away from the sides. Thats what I hate about the covers...
Home Remedies for Termites?
I advise not to go with any home remedies. Your investment in your home is much more important to trust any home remedy with. The damage done by termites will cost you more and if you sell your home you will need an inspection done by a professional anyway...
Getting Fabric Donations for a Non Profit Organization?
How about posting notices at churches, grocery stores, 4-H clubs etc.? It might be a good way for a youth group to help out also.
Inexpensive Gifts From The Heart
This is a great way of doing birthdays!! What great ideas especially in this economy. Thanks so much for the wonderful ideas.
Finding Cheap Mulch
I would be very careful about using untreated mulch. Does your city treat the wood mulch before giving it out? Mulch taken directly from chipping machines would not be treated. You can transfer termites and carpenter ants to your home and trees if you are not...
Shampoo for Itchy Scalp?
My hair dresser told me to use gentle shampoos such as herbal essence. Harsher shampoos--usually the cheaper ones--will cause your scalp to react with an itchy scalp and what looks like dandruff. Once I switched shampoos I have not had the problem. Good luck...
Unable to Send, Forward, or Delete Email?
E-mail your server and ask this question. They will have a better answer on how to solve your dilemma.
Will Planting Ground Cover Deter Weeds?
Be careful with ground covers. I am in the process of killing mine off after 10 years. They have never choked out my weeds and they are difficult to weed between all the vines. I recommend putting out layers of newspapers between plantings, wet them then add...
Altering Jeans to Replace Button and Zipper with Elastic or Velcro?
For the women with the tall/slim grandson: Here are three sites you can find the jeans in his sizes for much less than $50 with free shipping on most. http://www.bigtallpants.com http://www.amazon.com/Wrangler-Cowboy-Original-Shadow-Black/dp/B0007CKKEM/ref...?tag=thriftyfun0b-20
Altering Jeans to Replace Button and Zipper with Elastic or Velcro?
For the woman needing velcro fastening pants, here are some websites: http://www.silverts.com/show.cfm/product/50660-mens-side-opening-pants-with-velcro-brand-fasteners http://easyaccessclothing.com/
Getting Rid of Calluses on My Feet?
Actually sometimes this is a fungus. I know it sounds silly but its true. If you use anti-fungus cream like Lamisil AT it will relieve it like crazy. Then just air dry your feet well before putting on shoes or socks and rub lotion on every night--no more calluses...
Refinishing the Top of an Antique Dresser?
You can rub the white kind of toothpaste with a cotton rag on the water spot and it usually will come out and look like new. Then you could use some Old English rubbed over the top and it should magically blend in the scratch marks. FYI: if you do refinish...
100th Birthday Gift Ideas?
How about 100 pencils, 100 peppermint sticks, 100 stamps etc. Find out what s/he enjoys doing and play off that. Good luck.
Canceling a Magic Jack Account?
Good luck! I ordered one and what a nightmare! They kept adding charges to my credit card charged by other people from other companies. I had to cancel my debit and charge card as they somehow had both numbers. Good luck canceling.
Organizing a Small Bedroom?
Buy some risers for your bed, they will raise your bed so you can put boxes under it; they are cheaper than buying the roller drawers to go under and will allow more stuff to fit under the bed. You can also buy over the door shoe organizers to fit over your...
Master Grocery List
Our local grocery chain has printed grocery lists categorized by aisles. If you ask at the office they will give them to you for free. Saves having to make your own, you just check the box next to the items when you need them.
Remedy for Shin Bone Leg and Toe Cramps at Night?
I learned, while working in home care nursing, that night cramps can be caused by lack of calcium in the muscles. They begin to contract from this. Try taking calcium before bedtime. Warning: if this helps, stopping the calcium will bring them back again.
Older Dishwasher Not Drying Dishes?
I agree with jsham about opening the door before the drying cycle starts. I try to do this also as it does dry them better this way and I do save significant amt on my electric bill.
Keep Grocery List in Cell Phone
I love this tip! I just started mine on my phone tonight. Thanks much.
How Can I Make My Eyelashes Fuller and Longer?
I found the best mascara called falsies it is in a bright pink container and it lengthens and thickens my lashes like magic. For the first time in years you can actually see my lashes! I love this product, it runs about $5-$6.
Treating Restless Leg Syndrome?
Check side effects of your medications, often this is a side effect. If you can find another medication that will help you but not give you this as a side effect you will win!
How Do I Reduce My Children's Stress Over Moving?
I would make sure your kids have any blankets, stuffed animals etc. that they sleep with in a special box that you keep in the car with them. Maybe a note or video from Grandma and Grandpa about the new home and read/watch it just before going to bed the first...
How Do I Remove Cat Urine Odor from Mesh Running Shoes?
walmart used to carry (hopefully still does) a product called totally pets, if not try totally toddler in the baby area. It gets the smell and stains out of almost anything. Good luck.
How Can You Save Money on Your Electric Bill?
I run my dryer and dishwasher at night when the weather is cooler in the summer, and during the afternoon when the weather is cooler in the winter; it keeps my a/c and furnace from running more. I also exchanged my light bulbs with fluorescent ones. You can...
Advice for Better Couponing?
You can also use coupons printed on the back of register tapes and store and manufacturer coupons at the same time. This may give you free items. I dont know what store will give you cash back at the register in return for using these though. I have the most...
How Do I Get My Toddler to Take Medicine?
Some medications have temperature limitations, usually not below freezing (32F) and not over about 78F. They may not be printed on the bottles but they are established for safety and effectiveness of the medications.
Moving Into a Much Smaller House?
Dont worry about resale value if you plan on living there for more than a few years. You can often add a powder room or shower bath in a small space, you could add a main level laundry also and only use one bedrooms space. I find most people with small children...
How Can I Recycle Old Wire Shopping Baskets?
You could use them for cd or dvd storage. If you sew you could sew up some liners from ticking or canvas and use them to store numerous items while keeping them hidden and your area neat. I use one for displaying my extra towels in my bathroom, I roll them...
Makeup Stains on White Face Cloths?
I use shampoo or oxy Palmolive for getting this out, it works amazingly well.
Place Kitchen Table in Corner
What would also look great and add seating would be to add a corner banquette in the corner. Exchange the table for a round one and youve doubled your seating area without taking much more space. Nice paint job!
Freezing Candles Before Use
they dont drip much either. I froze all mine before my candlelight wedding and didnt have to worry about drips on our beige carpet. Made for a less stressful cleanup.
Growing Lavender from a Cutting?
You should be able to sprout it in water and stick it in the dirt. It should start growing then.
What is the Best Way to Transport Small Berry Plants By Air?
You will need to check with customs on transporting plants. It is often illegal to do this due to pests and invasive natures of plants etc.
Scratched Dry Erase Board?
You can buy the dry erase surface in rolls or sheets. They are usually self adhesive and can be applied easily. You might try that.
Surprise Birthday Party Ideas?
Since your sister is frugal and loves gardening why not have a garden party? You could invite her gardening friends and have them share their plants and/or seeds with her and each other. Also could exchange or give away any gardening tools, books etc that the...
Reuse Plastic Yogurt Cups
Great idea just read the specifics. One recent container I had said not for reuse of food. You dont need extra unknown ingredients in your foods (lol).
Reusing Old Pasta Sauce Jars?
Since the jars are used for pasta sauce they are good for hot temperatures. Take some Christmas potpourri add a string of twenty Christmas lights, white or colored, use a wooden spoon handle to bury the string inside the potpourri. Thread the string over the...
Remedies for Dry Skin?
I worked in homecare nursing for years and learned that if you apply a good moisturizing lotion to the skin after you shower and gently dry, the skins moisture will hold the lotion in to prevent the skin from drying out. It really works well. Good luck.
Centerpieces for a Post-Prom Party?
You could use them for center pieces like cover some chinese takeout boxes and add some fortune cookies, you could even stuff your own fortunes in them. Then you could add some plane/train tickets to stuff between the cookies with some keys, leis, shells etc...
Kitchen Wall and Cabinet Paint Color Advice?
Why not use an olive green? I like the italian kitchen feel of green and red, you can add some black or gold in the scheme also. Good luck.
Preparing a Varnished Piece of Furniture for Painting?
First thing to do is take some medium grit sandpaper to the finish (after removing the hardware of course) and lightly sand off the finish so the paint will stay on. Then wash the piece well, dry well. You can paint an under coat that will show through at this...
Removing Dried Wax From Couch?
Fire and ice! First take ice cubes to the wax and remove as much as you can this way. If you can take an iron to the fabric, you can iron it using paper towel or paper bags to absorb the wax. Keep doing this until all the paper comes up clean.
Donating Books to Charity?
There are green bins outside of shopping centers and stores that are from better world books. They use these to give to the poor around the world and some they sell for funding for this charity. Good luck.
Other Uses for Window Sheers?
Do you have a covered porch and want privacy or at least a romantic feel to it? Hang your old sheers out there. You can use them to make a bed canopy for a bedroom or you can cut them into strips to knit or crochet bags with. Good luck.
Converting a Basement into a Bedroom?
My suggestion is to clean out the garage if need be to make room for garage sale items. This way you can organize anything worth anything into a garage sale. This will help pay for some renovations and help out in the process of making the space yours. Since...
Unclogging a Bathroom Sink?
You need a really good plunger. I had the same trouble and a relative told me of a plunger theyd gotten that was really good. It was not one of the expensive ones either. Once I got it I tried it on my stubborn sink and low and behold it worked. For the first...
Has Anyone Flown With Allegiant Airlines?
http://www.lockergnome.com/davidbanther/2009/07/06/allegiant-airlines-worth-the-discount/ This is a blog that evaluates airlines, check out what he says it will give you a good idea what to expect.
Use Free Auto Services At Auto Parts Stores
Beware of scamming stores. I recently went to one and they told me my alternator was bad--a more costly fix than a battery. I took it into my mechanic and he said it was only my battery. I also was approached by a man saying he could replace my alternator at...
Sources for Free Garden Seeds?
freecycle.org. Go to your areas freecycle site and request free seeds or starts. I always advertise mine for giving away there. I get several responses usually. Its a great service for wanting anything free. Just be careful to meet in a public place during...
Make Scale Graph of Room When Moving
This is the only way I do it when I move! It is super easy to see what will fit and what wont. I built a home a number of years ago and I used this technique to help me fit furniture and also when I was planning the home so I knew how big or small the rooms...
Christmas Gifts for Grandchildren?
My best advice is set a limit per child and stick to it no matter what. Its easy to spend a bit more on one gift and then play catch up with the other gifts, this is suicide to your budget. If you are able to purchase any gifts on sale or with discounts, then...
Paint Color Advise for a Kitchen With Light Oak Cabinets and Black Countertops?
I did my basement with red and taupe and I get a lot of compliments. I painted the cabinets black because the counter tops are a light beige. It looks great. Good luck!
