My Frugal Life: A Life Without Financial Worries
A great post. If more people lived like this, I believe we would have less divorce and troubled, anxious persons around us.
Wildlife: Cardinal on a Frozen Limb (Louisiana)
Absolutely beautiful. My favorite bird here in WI.
Making "Something Old" from Grandmother's Wedding Dress?
Baptismal gown.
Store Fresh Veggies In Cereal Liners
Ive been doing this for several years. I cant believe how much longer veggies last in those bags.
Cat is Rubbing Dirt in Wounds?
To the Vet! To The Vet! To The Vet! Poor thing.
Cleaning Hard Water Spots on Windows?
I had a fountain near our front door glass side panel. The water stains were terrible. Tried several products. Clear Vinegar did the trick when all was said and done. Try it with a green scratchy pad..
Removing Water Spots from Windows?
A scratchy and a rag with clear vinegar will do the trick.
Ideas for Getting Heavy Grocery Items into the House?
You could put the items on a large bed sheet, blanket or tarp. Drag them in that way.
Dealing With Loud Upstairs Neighbors?
Call the Police...
Getting Rid of the Urine Smell from My Toilet?
The odor may be coming from under your flooring? Little boys (and sometimes Big ones) sometimes miss the target. :) New flooring and sub floor may be in order if this is the real problem.
Getting Rid of Tiny Red Worms and Black Beetles in Sofa?
I would burn this couch as soon as possible. Just sayin..
Pudgy (Pug/Poodle)
She is a darling, for sure...
Why is My Cat Licking It's Fur Off?
My sisters dog, a Westie, has been doing the same thing. The vet says she has a roaring urinary tract infection. I would see a vet.
Organizing the Pantry?
I purchased metal closet shelf dividers. Tomato items in a section, baking things, veggies, fruit, etc. I love it. Easy to find items even tho the shelves are deep, and also easy to take inventory for a store list.
Deodorizing a Non-Removable Refrigerator Drip Pan?
Perhaps a dead mouse is in the coils.
Sow Birdseed For "Cat Grass"
Sounds like a great idea. Im going to try this.
Great Book Deals at Thrift Stores
My friends and I trade books. The more traders the better.
Hiding a Brown Stain on Wedding Dress Applique?
Try chalk, carry with on the day of.
Hanging Out In The Garden
This has to be Moses in the basket. Adorable.
Grease Stains on Stainless Steel Microwave?
Try Windex.
Keeping Cats Out of Potted Plants?
Put marbles or glass pieces used in aquariums on top of the soil. Water will still go through and cats cant get to the soil.
Can I Freeze Canned Whipped Cream?
Never put aerosol cans in the freezer.
Tuna Pea Wiggle Recipe?
Use a can of cream of celery soup, onion powder to taste, some black pepper to taste, 1/2 c frozen peas, 1 can tuna drained. Mix all, heat and serve over toast. Yum.
Use Tuna Water to Tempt Senior Cat to Eat Dry Food
I do the same with salmon juice and tuna as u said. Our cat also is becoming picky about her Iams. I guess I would get bored too, if I ate the same thing every day.:)
Stale Popcorn?
I would put it in the micro at a low power setting for about 2 min. Worth a try.
What is This Plant?
This looks like a varigated Hoya plant.
Repairing a Wall That Feels Soft?
I agree that it sounds like a water leak somewhere. Around the chimney flashing if a good place to check. Loose shingles? Better check it out really well, before u get bugs, mold etc.
Let Dough Rise in Microwave
Here in Wi. on sunny days, I let my 7grain whole wheat bread rise in our sun room. Watch it, goes quickly. I also found a recipe to raise dough in the microwave. You set the power to 10, for 5 min. Let double, punch down, use same time and setting for second...
Use Cereal Liners in the Kitchen
I have been using cereal bags to keep my salad veggies in. Onion, gr. pepper etc. I put each veg in a paper towel, then into the bag and clip. The veggies stay nice much longer than in a plastic bag or container. And, as you say, free...
My Husband Has Bad Breath?
He should have a physical. Could be ulcers, chronic bronchitis, or a lung problem.
Advice For Pruning Trumpet Vines?
Trumpet vines take over everything, even come up in our lawn. We are digging it out root by root. It is impossible to get rid of with weed killer etc.
Mexican Rice
Sounds yummy. A favorite of mine at potlucks.
Crockpot Corned Beef and Cabbage?
Pressure Cooker, Pressure Cooker. Meat first, veggies added later. Yumm.
Teaching Your Cat to Use the Litterbox
Mother cats train the kittens to use the litter box if they stay with Mom for 8 weeks.
Cat Wants to Sleep With Me At Night?
Shes just a baby. You should have gotten 2 of them. Then they would cuddle together. They love heat. Even on hot summer days cats will lay in the sun. Shes just trying to win you over, so, let her be your baby.
Prepare for Company the Night Before
I do this all the time. Cook as much the day before as I can. Undercook a bit, as I reheat many things in the micro. It makes life the day of much simpler.
Bathroom throw rugs with crumbled backing - what to do with them?
Give them to a humane society, pet shelter.