Laurel's Egg Salad Sandwiches
YUM! Will try this as I have half a carton of eggs in the fridge and cant afford groceries. This will be great for using what I have :)
Crockpot Red Beans and Rice Soup
Yes! Looks great and I have all these ingredients already, except for the cumin. I am sure I can substitute something else. Thanks for sharing!
Using Cat Nail Caps
I am surprised that your cat let you put them on! My cats would never hear of that and they hate having their claws trimmed. That looks really cute though :)
Thor (Thrush)
This is such a cute story! Thor is precious. Enjoy your birdie baby and thanks for sharing!
Free Scrap Paper from Mail
I learned this from my grandparents as a child! I get a lot of paper from work that has been printed on one side. If the info on the printed side is not sensitive, I take it home and give it to my brother for my nephews to draw on! Also, I never need to buy...
Licorice (Bunny)
He is so cute! I love bunnies :) I had a pet lop bunny as a child and he was a great pet :) Thanks for sharing!
You Found a Baby Bird on the Ground - Now What?
This is very good to know, kudos to you for putting your knowledge out there! The pics of the baby birds are so cute! I am a fan of bird, thanks for posting this so people will read and birds will stay safe!
Making Toy Sponge Balls
This looks cool! I wonder if my kitties would like some to play with, I think I will make some for them (they seem to like items I have crocheted vs. toys from the store).
Graham Cracker (Dwarf Rabbit)
I love him! Graham Cracker is so cute! I had a bunny named Pee Wee when I was 8. He was a lop-eared bunny who was gray and white. He loved bananas too! I always thought that was so funny, I never thought bunnies would like bananas. Pee Wee was my first real...
Making a Microwave Heating Rice Pad
Smart! I was wanting my friend to use her sewing machine to make me one since I am new to sewing and she is taking a long time to help me. This will work in a pinch!
Caring For A Person With Dementia
I hear you! When I was young, my great grandma had Alzheimers. She was in a nursing home. My grandma now has dementia, but it is not Alzheimers. I dont know what type it is though, but I agree demetia is a better term if the type is not known. Thank you for...
John-C and Velvet (Potbelly Piglets)
They are very, very cute! So tiny and adorable! I am sure you will love having them.
Comfort Your Pet When Another Pet Dies
Very good tips. My moms neighbors dog died suddenly two weeks ago and the other dog didnt want to go run around outside anymore without her playmate. My mom went over to play with her during the week and I went over on the weekend. She will go outside and play...
My Frugal Life: The Way of the Miser
Thank you for sharing your story! Saving money when you can is so important! Boo to the adults asking you for money to have a party, that part was not cool, but otherwise I enjoyed reading this.
Mopheart Rag Doll
She is really cute! I know some child will just love her! I know I would have when I was small. Great idea and instructions. Very creative!
Hoku (Black Cat)
I have a black cat too, her name is Magic, and she is like my little shadow too! She sits by me when I crochet and tries to play with the hook. Black cats are awesome!
In Memory of Willow (Chihuahua)
Awww, Willow was such a cutie! I am sure you must miss her terribly. Thanks for sharing with us.
All-Purpose Cleaner Recipes
These are cool recipes for around-the-house cleaning! I have used the powdered laundry detergent for a long time now, you can use any soap that is not a glycerin soap. I have used Ivory and Dr. Bronners castile soap. For April C. Johnson: Yes, it should be...
My Frugal Life: Price Hike
I applaud you and your friend for taking the carts back to their homes! There are people in my building who steal carts from the grocery store across the street and keep them in their apartments :( I frown at them. I know it can be tough to carry all your groceries...
Extreme Recarding
Smart idea! I should start doing this too, there are tons of old cards at my moms. :)
My Frugal Life: Big Wedding On A Budget
This rocks! I love that you had such a frugal wedding and that everyone pitched in, how nice. This was a happy read for me, thanks for sharing with us.
Finding Peace in the Valley
So proud of you for keeping strong in tough times! Yeah! That gave me hope, I thought, if she can be strong then so can I! I loved reading your story, thank you for sharing it all with us!
My Frugal Life: The Coffee Test
I agree, some things just arent worth it generic... for me it is ketchup, it has to be Heinz. The other ones dont taste right to me. Likewise with salad dressings, I can get a generic Italian but most generic Ranch dressing I have tried were yuck! And yes, get...
Altoid Tin Gift Card Boxes
So cute! They are cuter than what you could buy in the store and extra-special bc they are handmade. I love them, good job!
Extended Use for Pens
This is a good idea. Something that I have done is hold the flame of a lighter on the tip of the ballpoint pen, not enough to melt it, just for a second or two. If the ball is stuck this can get it rolling again!
Halloween Costume: Cowgirl
Adorable! What a little sweetie pie, she is precious! She makes a great cowgirl!
Patches and Mary (Goats)
They are so cute! My aunt used to keep horses at the fairgrounds and she had a pet goat who lived there, her name was Nanny (how original!) Goats sure do have a personality. Thanks for sharing them with us, theyre sweeties!
Tex (St. Bernard/Pit Bull Mix)
My condolences on the loss of your brother :( Tex is a very cute dog, thank you for sharing him with us.
Cheap Recipes?
Something that is inexpensive but still tasty that I like is Ramen noodles, tuna and cheese. What I do is make 2 packages of Ramen noodles and drain. Skip the seasoning (you can use it another time for some inexpensive broth or to flavor ground meat if it is...
Peanut (Squirrel)
He is so adorable! How sweet of you to take care of him and then take him to a wildlife rehab so he may be able to live in the wild again. God bless you for having a good heart! I am sure Peanut is thankful for your loving care that helped him survive.
My Frugal Life: GiGi's Labor of Love
I like your story! What a good idea to find money and keep it for your grandkids. (I also like to look for coins but I am not so good about saving them. Usually it gets put in my coin bank and as soon as I have enough to roll I take it to the bank and then...
My Frugal Life: Don't Be Persuaded!
Excellent post! I agree there are multiple uses for items. I actually have a surplus of shower gel from the days when I was younger and had disposable income (i.e. lived at home with my parents!). I use the older gel to wash my sink, tub and toilet. It still...
My Frugal Life: Thinking About Thriftiness
What an inspiring post! You are right, we can all do a lot by doing a little! This has inspired me to make some hats for the needy because I can crochet quite well. (I live outside of Cleveland, Ohio too, on the East side.)
Fuzzbutt (Bichon)
Love it! I have a cat named Magic and her nickname is Fuzzbutt, too funny! Your doggy is super cute!
My Frugal Life: Healing on the Oregon Coast
What a wonderful story. God bless you for keeping faith and may He continue to help you heal. Thank you for sharing your story with us.
My Frugal Life: On The Sidelines
You do have a great smile, Larry! You look like you would be a nice guy to know. God Bless!
Mario and Isabella (Kittens)
These kittens are adorable! I want my kitties to be little again! (I have 2 sisters and they will be 2 in June.)
Making Fake Snow?
I use a stand-up cheese grater to grate my soap for laundry detergent. I use the side that grates it the finest. If the soap is white it does look like snow. Hope this helps!
Shelf Life of Wilton's Candy Melts?
They should still be good if its only been a year. You can always try one to double check.
My Frugal Holiday: Gift Ideas For Children
I wrapped a bunch of little stuff for my nephew last Christmas (he was 3) and he loved it! A whole lot of paper to rip up and make a mess with! I wrapped some tea light candles too so he could have fun smelling them (one of his favorite things), useful too...
My Frugal Life: A Winter Miracle
Your lovely story brought tears to my eyes. What a beautiful thing to do for a friend in need. You made her day! God Bless you all!
Bunny Question?
My bunny PeeWee always liked to have his head pet. He liked to eat bananas and enjoyed hiding in cardboard boxes (ones that were low to the ground, and it wouldnt hurt him if he chewed the box.) He also liked salt licks (at pet stores for small animals) and...
Bacchus (White Rat)
Bacchus is cute! In high school my environmental science teacher had pet rats in the classroom and I used to play with them. Good for you for saving him! Thanks for sharing him too. :)
Lid as Cat Toy
Cats are so funny! My cats love lids from pop bottles or from the tops of containers of sour cream or cottage cheese, etc. They get more fun out of these things than the toys I got from the pet store so I get to save $$$ too. :)
What Breed is My Puppy?
Not sure what kind of doggy he is but I wanted to tell you that he is super cute! I want to pick him up and hug him!
My Frugal Holiday: The Old Family Bible
What a beautiful story! Thank you so much or sharing it. I truly enjoyed reading it. :)
Photo: He's a Papa!
What a sweet little boy! The first picture shows how much your son loves him. How beautiul. God bless you all.
Keep Baby Socks Together in the Wash
Nice to see someone else does this! I started pinning my own socks together a while back because I was tired of losing the matching sock. It is indeed a time saver!
Girl Scouts Christmas Parade Float Ideas?
I would suggest something about how sharing is caring, maybe showing how we can donate needed items to those less fortunate at Christmas or showing how we can donate our time to a soup kitchen or visit old folks in a nursing home. I remember my Girl Scout troop...
Craft: Plarn Gift Bottles
Nice idea! I just started making plarn myself. I want to make a little rug for a mud room or maybe a purse. This is a nice idea too!
Strep Throat?
Id go with what feels best to you. I think warm would relax it. I wouldnt go with hot though, I think that would just irritate your throat. A cool gel pack or a warm bed buddy on your throat may help too. Good luck and feel better!
Ten Things to Do Instead of Black Friday
Thank you! I dont do Black Friday shopping myself! All those people crammed into a store makes me stressed out and crabby, and its all me me me, very little to no consideration for others. If I find myself wanting to go shopping that day, it is always much...
Gift Ideas for Marine Corps Boyfriend?
I think a good gift would be as simple as a hand-written, heartfelt letter from you. Tell him how much you love him and miss him. Remind him of happier, special times the two of you spent together. Let him know you are longing for the time you can be together...
Gift Ideas for New Boyfriend?
Do you know music or movies he likes? You can always get him a CD or DVD he will enjoy. It is a thoughtful gift that would not be viewed as being mushy or too sentimental early in a relationship.
What Can I Do With Used Cooking Oil?
The birds here in the states eat suet to stay fat in winter, its a mixture of lard and bird seed and sometimes dried fruit. I dont know if you have the same kinds of birds in Australia and I know it is warm there right now, but you might want to try making...
Make Your Own Scented Bin Liners (Plastic Garbage Bags)?
I have never heard of a machine that does this, but what I do is put some nice-smelling perfume or oils around the top of the bag. I have a lot of old body sprays in scents that ended up not working or me but they still smell good, so I spray the bag with those...
One Size Doesn't Always Fit All
You said it! I feel kind of bad when someone posts something on here to share and I see someone else has left an unkind comment about it. Thats missing the point entirely and hurting, not helping. Thanks for stating that in a kind way! I also agree with you...
George (Pomeranian/Shih Tzu)
Your doggy is adorable! He has such a cute look on his face in both pictures and it makes me just want to hug him! How sweet. :) Thank you for sharing!
Red Castle (Lunan, Scotland)
Thank you for sharing this picture! I was in Edinburgh, Scotland in summer 2001 on a photography trip and I loved it so much. We visited many surrounding towns and I got a lot of castle pics in my collection. I would love to go back. Beautiful pic, thanks again...
How Long Can Canned Goods Be Stored?
My family comes a long line of if it doesnt smell bad, its fine. Of course you might want to do a small taste test too. Helps if you have a strong stomach like us just in case :) If it smells funny at all to you then pitch it.
Make a Keepsake of Old T-Shirts?
If anyone can sew you might want to cut squares of the fabric and make a quilt/blanket from them. My cousin has a blanket like this made from her old shirts and she loves it. If there arent enought shirts to make blankets for all smaller lap blankets could...
How to Remove Adhesive from Clothes?
I had this problem too. I ended up soaking my shirt for a long time to try and loosen the sticky stuff and ended up having to pick it of piece by piece. Annoying, but my shirt still looks fine and it didnt cost me anything but time.
Poole (Shorthair Cat)
I love your kittys pics! The last pic especially reminds me of my cat growing up, Zookie, who lived to be 19, very similar coloring. What a beautiful cat you have!
"Green Eggs and Ham" Breakfast
Ha ha I have eaten green eggs and ham. In kindergarten we read this book and the teacher made us cover our eyes while she was making the eggs. We were supposed to say magic words to make the eggs turn green but I peeked and saw her add food coloring! Thanks...
Product Review: Emery Cat Board
Thanks for sharing! I was thinking about ordering one for my kitties and now I am glad I didnt waste my time.
Selling Homemade Cookies?
Bag of Joy! Maybe not super-original but I would totally want to buy something called Bag of Joy.
Lessons Learned From My Grandmother
What a beautiful story! You had a wonderful grandma who taught you so much, and you were smart enough to take in that knowledge, Thank you for sharing this.
Peek-a-Boo Frog In Bromeliad
That is an adorable picture! It couldnt be better if youd planned it. His green coloring matches parts of your plant perfectly. Very cute!
Praying Mantis
Thats wonderful :) I havent seen a praying mantis in a long time. He is so cute! Thanks for sharing.
Stormtrooper (Chicken)
That is really sweet that he has a pet chicken! Very cute, thanks for sharing. :)
Preventing Holiday Snacking
Best idea ever. I normally brush well each night to attain this no-more-snacking feeling (as I tend to be a night-time snacker) but I never thought to try to do this at a holiday gathering! Smart! Thank you!
My Frugal Life: Keeping Our World Clean
I like to pick up litter too! Even nasty stuff in the work parking lot like old cigarette packs. I figure my hands can be washed! I too think we can make a big difference if we all do a little. Thanks for sharing!
My Frugal Life: The Thriftiness of Grandparents
I also have fantastic memories of staying at my grandmas and picking berries, growing veggies, playing outside and cooking at grandmas place in the country. They are some of my fondest memories.
Christmas In a Box
This is a great idea! I especially like the picture of the little one with her paper dolls, how cute!
