My Frugal Life: Thrifty Grandmas Stay With You Forever
What a great story! I really enjoyed reading about your life growing up with your Gramma on the farm- I especially love the way of your British dialect, whenever I read something from the U.K. I like to try and figure out what certain words mean, for instance...
Painting Kitchen with Pink Countertops?
Why not pick up on the gray in the floor and go with a light gray on the walls? I would love the retro feel of your colors, I might even go turquoise on the walls, but that is extreme and funky~
Why Did My Cornbread Turn Out Dry?
Sharon, mine always was, too until I started adding a heaping tablespoon of sour cream to the batter- also I throw in about 1/3 of a cup of frozen corn kernels, try it once and see, cook it a tad bit longer but dont overcook and this might be your new cornbread...
Christmas Window Decorations
Very pretty, see, you dont need a lot of $ to make your home special for Christmas, just a little ingenuity and materials at hand!
Paint Color Advice for Kitchen With Dusty Rose Counters and White Cabinets?
I think dedeswrkshops idea was right on the money, I couldnt agree with her more!
Chocolate Pie
Ummm, I made this today, it was delicious and quick- my hubby loved it! He told me yesterday he had a hankerin for choc pie, which was weird cuz he doesnt even like choc so much- then I came upon your recipe and made it for him! Thanks, Robin!
Making Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix More Cake Like?
I like adding half a cup of frozen corn and a dollop (about 1 and a half tablespoons) of sour cream to my mix to make it moist- bake about 5 min longer-
Cabbage Recipes?
Hey Joe- something I like to do with cabbage is slice it thinly and add it to cooked egg noodles and chopped up onion in a pan with butter or oil (not too much) and fry it all together for 10 min. or so, you can even add some powdered boullion to the mix or...
Family: Robin's First Grandchild
Congratulations to you and your family, oh, you are going to love being a Gramma! I hope he continues to do well and you get to enjoy him at home soon - he is such a cutie! God bless
Paint Suggestion for Black and White Kitchen?
I have white painted cabinets and a black countertop, I just painted my kitchen a granny smith apple green and it looks real fresh. I also have cherries as an accent theme, so red is in there in small amounts, I just love the combo!
Recycled Metal Decorations
Thats cute. I like unexpected things in the garden, too. Once I planted a doll babys arm so it looked like it was coming up out of the ground! Weird, huh? My grandkids get a kick out of seeing oddball stuff in Grammas garden!
Chicken Adobo (Crockpot)
My recipe is similar to yours, but I never thought about making it in the crockpot, thanks! One thing I noticed about this chicken is that I cant stop eating it once I start- it is truly one of my most craved recipes for chicken-also I thicken the juices slightly...
Using Juice from Dill Pickles?
I like to cut up raw cauliflower in small pieces and put it in the juice for a few days, yum- pickled cauliflower!
Sleeping Problems Caused By Menopause?
Yes, thats when mine started- it sucks, I have to take a prescription now when in the past I could fall asleep at the drop of a hat! Good luck, wish I could give you some good tips but I havent found anything that works besides drugs! (sigh)
Recycled Mosaic Mirror
Wow,I love it! I bet you could even use old cds cut up to make a mirrored mosaic look- nice work!
Spaghetti Noodle Fruit Salad
This is so intriguing, I have to try it- I never would think of adding spaghetti to a fruit salad, how unique!
Baby Boyzee and Sarah (Cats)
Adorable! But they look like they are teeded off at each other by the looks of their ear placement- lol!
Cleaning Mesh Patio Furniture?
Hi bped, I feel your pain. I, too, have mesh patio furniture, approx. 6 years old, and over the years the chairs started to look dirty, even kinda moldy (yuk!) so I scrubbed them with bleach. That didnt work, so I experimented with the spray paint for plastics...
Is This Marlite?
I dont know what that material is, but I think the color combination is pretty rad and I would leave it; its funky and fortys looking. I would even use some barkcloth from that era and make some cool curtains and accessories-but thats me.
Paint Color Ideas for Pink and Brown Bedding?
I would paint it a basic khaki color, you are not going to have that particular bedding for a long time, this way you will have a nice neutral backdrop for your next color scheme, purple and pink would be too sickening sweet, IMHO
Painting Lighter Colors Over Dark Colors?
No, dont paint it without using a good primer first- and that advice holds true for just about any paint job!
Homemade Kitchen Cleaner?
I use about 1 part ammonia to 3 parts water with a few squirts of dish soap in a spray bottle for all my greasy kitchen cleaning, I also use a spray bottle of bleach and water solution for general sink and countertop cleaning, also for my white painted cabinets...
Making A Cream Pie Miniature?
This made me laugh at the thought of caulk on top of a pie- is that a regional word for cream or topping?
Carport Full Of Flowers
Yes, they are beautiful! I have a question, though- in a warm climate such as what youd find in Florida, do annuals have a life span, or would they just keep growing like a perrenial as long as there was no frost? This may seem stupid, but Ive often wondered...
Woodpecker From The Window
Just beautiful- I used to have a woodpecker visit my yard, too when I put out a certain kind of seed that had fruit chunks in it, sadly I havent seen any in over a year, but I sometimes hear them in the woods by my house, and I love that sound, I dont know...
Uses for Leftover Sugar Cookies?
Kim, you could crush them with a rolling pin in a zip-loc bag and freeze them, then when its time to make cheescake you can combine a cup with a few T. of butter and press in your springform pan for crust- or you could layer with pudding and fruit in some parfait...
Build-Up on Shower Curtains?
Maybe try buying a pretty cloth one and then just use a plastic liner with it- I buy mine at the dollar store and just throw them out when they get gross, super easy!
Yo-Yo Christmas Tree Towels
Good job! I love yo-yos, I never thought to use them as towel tree decorations, you are clever! Love it-
Use Christmas Tree Topper Bows for Winter Wedding
Great idea! I love Michaels, Im glad you found some way to save on your wedding, it can be so expensive to tie the knot, cant it?
Easy Afghan Crochet Patterns?
Wow! This IS an easy pattern, and works up beautifully, Thanks so much- Im going to try it on a scarflette!
Makeup That Adds Shine to Your Face?
Carol, have you tried any of the mineral foundations? There are many different brands out there now, some have more of a sheen than others, but they all seem to provide a fairly natural look and you can get lots of coverage if you just apply it a little heavier...
What Breed is My Dog?
He looks like border collie coloring, maybe part terrier, too- and 100% cuteness!
Using Hang Over the Door Shoe Organizer
I use one on the inside of my coat closet door for gloves, hats and scarves- I actually could make use of one in every room!
Bailey Belle (Golden Retriever)
B.B. has the sweetest face on a Golden that Ive ever seen! Enjoy each other!
Chocolate Chip, Chocolate Cookie and Chocolate Kiss (Chihuahua)
Theyre all so cute! Enjoy each other!
Burning Bush Changing Color Early?
Mine is starting to turn, I am in Milwaukee, WI and we did have a dry summer and this past week has been below average temps- I so look forward to its beauty every fall!
Accent Colors For Brown Tones?
I agree with Cyinda- I think a light blue, like a sky blue and a light green, like a celery green would be perfect accent colors for a cool, calming feel- after all, brown, blue, and green are such common colors in nature, they can never look wrong or grow...
I Love Dandelions!
My Pennsylvania-Dutch gramma would pick the greens early in the spring before they got too bitter and make a hot bacon dressing for on top of them, delicious! (And 30X the vitamins of reg. lettuce)
Can Yorkies Eat Homemade Dog Food?
My dog has bad skin allergies so I thought I would switch to my home-made food. I found what seemed like a good healthy recipe, it was potatoes, carrots and ground turkey, I forget the proportions of vegeys to meat, but she contracted a bladder infection soon...
Clarence (Bloodhound)
Clarence is CUTE with that woeful face- hey, I live in Milw. too; howdy neighbor!
Spring Flowers
OMG your flowers are so beautiful, Im looking out my window at 10 inches of new-fallen snow and I am so jealous! Thanks for posting for those of us who cant wait to see something green again in our yards!
Straightening Warped Cupboard Doors?
You can try removing the cabinet door, laying it down on a sheet of plastic and spraying it down with a water bottle-then lay a sheet of plywood larger than the door with blocks or bricks or whatever heavy stuff you can scroung up on top of the plywood and...
Eyebrow Pencil Not Lasting All Day?
I have been drawing on my eyebrows for 30 years now, and the best method I have found is to use an eyebrow pencil with small tiny strokes, then blend with an old toothbrush. Then go over that with brush on powdered eyebrow makeup, again using small strokes...
Warning About Walmart Flip Flops
You go, girl! I am so sorry that happened to you, but Im glad youre taking the initiative to get the people responsible for that to make the proper amends. I guess we really cant feel too safe about anything coming out of China these days, all the more reason...
Two Buck Chuck - Cheap Wine
Try the Shiraz, a not too sweet, not too dry fave. Here in WI. its 3-buck Chuck, but it sells like hotcakes cuz its SO YUMMY!
Fixing Tweezers
As a hard-core eyebrow plucker for many years, I have to tell you that Tweezerman tweezers are THE BEST!!!! They will grasp even the tiniest hairs, but the best part is that when they get dull you can send them to the company for free sharpening! I also keep...
Shelby (Collie)
Shelby and Jazmin are gorgeous. Im glad they have you and each other to love- many happy years to you all.
My Thinking Spot
Chris,this looks like around Bloomsburg, PA where I used to go to visit my Gramma on the banks of the Susquehanna river- it truly is Gods country anywhere you go in that state, right? I often think back to some of the gorgeous hills and streams around there...
Nina Bella Loor (Jack Russell Terrier)
Nina is muy bonita! I love her in her party clothes! Have a fun and happy life together!
Clay Pot Canisters
I love it! Im making these for gifts right away to match my daughters kitchen! Thanks so much for the great idea, you need to win the best craft award for this one!
Button Hoop Earrings
I love it! I got out my button box and my jewelry findings and I made some right away! Thanks for the great idea, I cant believe I never thought of doing this before.
Princess (Seal Point Siamese)
Oh, shes a pretty kitty, you are lucky to have found each other- many happy years together!
Heidi (Border Collie)
Heidi is beautiful-(Thats also my daughters name!) May she rest in peace until you see her again waiting for you at the end of the rainbow bridge....
My Frugal Life - More Time Spent With Your Children
Your story was inspiring and very well written, Carrie. Kudos to you for recognizing what is really important in this life. Im no Bible thumper nor radical right-winger, but I cant help but think we are doing ourselves such a great disservice by letting day...
Chocolate Shoo-fly Pie
Wow, I never heard of a chocolate shoo-fly pie, and my parents and grandparents are from Bloomsburg, PA: I have GOT to try this, it sounds yummy. I know I love regular shoo-fly pie, but you sure cant find them out here in Wisconsin. Thanx for posting this great...
