Infinity Scarf
Oh My Gosh! I love this project! I have a couple of dresses in my mending pile that will become a couple of infinity scarves! Thank You!
Egg Carton Fire Starters
I just use the dryer lint but I can see how the wax would really help get it to stay going! Thanks
Ideas for Out of Town Wedding Guest Bags?
I would make small bags of toiletries that we all usually forget. Drug stores are great for buying those little travel size items. I would talk to the manager and ask if you can get a break on the price by buying by the case! Doesnt hurt to ask! Have a great...
Removing Glitter from Broken Snow Globe on Floor and Furniture?
Mr clean magic scrubber or will the finish stand tape? Blot with sticky tape to lift the glitter.
Reusing Old Pasta Sauce Jars?
Use them with those layered jar recipes. They come in all different recipes and you can hot glue pretty cloth & ribbon to the lids!
Reusing Tins
I purchased a roll of nice contact paper at the $ store and cover my tins,I label them with markers & some things, like powdered sugar I use a zip bag inside a tin. I usually freeze anything powder-y, flour-y, rice-y Pasta-y for at least a 2 days so I dont...
Scarves Made on Knifty Knitter Curl Inward?
I make scarves all the time on the KK loom, but I have to make 2 purl stitches on the edge each knitted row. See youtube about purl stitches, they seem hard at first, but are easy once you do a bunch of them! The purl also works for keeping hat brims from rolling...
Making a No-Sew Poncho?
Fleece! Depending on the size of the person buy a yard or so of Fleece, Fold in a triangle, trim off extra and slice in a neck hole! Easy Peasy!!
Cami-Panel Instead of a Camisole?
I bought 1 of these and then used it as a pattern to make many more! You only have to sew 1 seam and they are great! Just pin them to your bra and it works! I love them! These days just about everything is made too low cut and these have been a lifesaver! I...
Angel Food Ministries
I just love this! I save a bit each week from my budget and then order the food. It is a real budget stretcher for my hubby & I. The senior meals arent very good but everything else I have tried has been great! AND if you go to retailmenot.com there is usually...
Waterproof a Leaky Vase With a Plastic Bag
Thanks for this tip! I have a beautiful horsehair Indian vase I couldnt use but now I can! Thanks!
Long Term Lampshade Storage Ideas?
Go to the local newspaper and ask if they have un-printed newspaper. Ours gives them away as puppy training paper.
Crafts Using Recycled Calendar Photos?
Try this http://www.ivyjoy.com/printcards/envelope.html Every year I take last years calendar and make envelopes
American Flag Luggage?
Why not paint it yourself? That way no one else on earth will have your luggage and it will never get mistaken at the airport!!
Use Skin So Soft on Leather and Wood Furniture
I used this on a beautiful leather & wood chair I got at a flea market and it cleaned it up like new! I had run out of wood oil and just figured it couldnt hurt! Now I polish everything wood with it! A little goes a long way!
Berry Basket for Holding Sliced Cheese
I just fished a basket out of the trash, washed it and corralled my cheese slices! Ya for you!
Product Review: Individual Carrot Cake
I found a tray of 6 small loaf pans and found it to be perfect size to get my sweet fix and not break the calorie bank. I believe it was at Walmart
Making Afghans with the Knifty Knitter?
Join this Yahoo group http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Knifty_Knitter_Loom_Knitting_Group/ they have all kinds of good ideas
Repairing Legs on Couch?
If you have found that you cant replace the wood the legs screw into, try a few bricks or cinder blocks under the couch if the couch is able to hide them. We had to use cinder blocks for a few months once when we couldnt afford to replace the legs, it works...
Save and Reuse Snack Containers
I have been doing this for years, I like the puddings, etc I make better than the store bought ones. The Press & Seal plastic wrap is great for closing them up too! Buying in larger packages, raisens and such is so much cheaper. Thanx for sharing
Boiling Partially Frozen, Raw Chicken Breasts?
I am always starting from frozen and never had a problem.
Ordering Bulk Dried Goods?
Go to LDS.Org, gospel library. Order church material, scroll down to family home storage, click and you can order from there, no shipping and you dont have to be LDS to buy!
Washing Memory Foam Pillow?
I have washed mine outside with the hose, wet it down and put baby shampoo on it, worked it in to faom and then added a tiny bit of fabric softner,worked it thru too & then sprayed it all out, I set it on the yard table to dry and turned it over a few times...
Frugal Hair and Body Care Tips?
I have been using Suave shampoo as a body wash too. It comes in so manyflavors that I always smell great!
