Identifying Bugs?
Get you a Zevo and no more bugs--worth every penny spent for one. They also have refills, but I havent needed one after 3 weeks and I love not having gnats in the summer canning time.
Why Use Baking Soda In Cake Icing?
My go to icing is confectioners sugar and I add my pumpkin spice mixture(I make my own) and it is so good. Second day its even yummier.
Cleaning a Plastic Tub?
My husband had a dirty job at times..he didnt like cleaning the tub when wet after shower which is best time, esp. after a hot shower. I found the best thing was bleach...the bottom of the tub where water collects while draining one can just run a couple inches...
Cleaning a Plastic Tub?
I get a bulk buy of mister erasers on Amazon--they last for a very long time.
Money-Saving Moving Tips
I bought Lowes trash cans with rollers and lids. Filled, rolled to truck, when moved and emptied, I returned them for a refund...I kept one for my garbage.
Corralling Twine and Strapping Tape in One Spot
I used a can with a plastic lid and cut a hole in the top for the twine---best thing ever---and I also cut a hole in the lid and stuck my scissors in....never need to look for scissors to cut twine.
Hydrangeas With Buds But No Blooms?
I can only say two years ago in Tennessee and Ky, crape myrtles didnt bloom. This year, mine arent again. The only pretty ones are white. This late, I finally have a few buds/blossoms on the reds. Bummer--I really like the blooms of crape myrtles. I noticed...
Reusable Container Instead of Sandwich Baggies
I like these luncheon meat containers because they fit nicely in my drawer in fridge. I use to be able to stack two but new fridge(after water leaking 6 months) wont let me but two side by side is great, I keep my shredded cheese in one.
Crepe Myrtle Trees Not Blooming?
Well, that wasnt the answer for Tennessee and Kentucky summer of 2021. Huge 20 foot tall trees didnt bloom. I rode down full streets all over the county and no blooms. Weird and this year, I have just begun to get red and pink blooms on my bushes. White was...
Homemade Laundry Soap
I use A&H laundry detergent, Borax, and fels naptha bars. I calculated the cost today for a friend...$27 for 1 box A&H(9 lbs.), 2 boxes Borax(4 lbs. each), and two bars FN.... I think this will last me longer than two years...and I do 5 loads a week with just...
Living on a Limited Budget
Dollar Store still has a $ aisle loaded with things for consumers looking for a deal.......Dollar Tree is $1.25 now, so there is a savings at DG.
Removing Toilet Bowl Stains?
Ill try that. I have sometimes spots around the water holes in the toilet bowl that even the pumice wont get rid of. Every time, a magic eraser works. I have no idea why I even start with the stone!!!
Mayonnaise on Soft Cloth For Wood Rings
I use toothpaste--just apply, rub in and after a minute or two, clean---gone.
Removing Tea Stains From Pitchers
I used1/4 cup of bleach in hot water...in no time the stains were gone and the pitcher looked new. I even put the cleaner in a 2 liter and use it over and over again. So cool.
One Size Doesn't Always Fit All
Oh, girl, you need to be my new best friend--wait!! You need to be my friend....I dont have any. I....Am....Not....Kidding.
One Size Doesn't Always Fit All
I am widowed since 2020. I started preparing meals and freezing in those 1 size serving plastics. I just had veg/beef soup. I took it out last night, thawed in fridge, heated in the mason jar in the microwave and this being canning, freezing season, it was...
Buy and Freeze Corn In Season
Just finished yesterday a load of corn. For boiling corn, I clean, boil for 4/5 minutes, cool, put in ziploks and freeze. Nice to cool before adding to freezer--creates less moisture, therefore, less ice forming.
Freeze Canned Biscuits
I just buy the package of Mrs. Bs and there ya go-frozen bought to be cooked like what you are doing...right??
Buying Golden Harvest Canning Jar?
Boy, you ladies and gents have a big surprise in 2023. I just tried to sell 20+ cases of jars and shoe boxes of lids. No one wants them on craigslist. I swapped 2 cases for green beans with an Amish lady today. I asked her why she didnt buy at stores and she...
