Uses for Plastic Tablecloths
I used a thick black tablecloth to cover a chair(it looks like black leather). You can also use it to make matching accent pillows. Its much easier to clean and cheaper than those expensive leather accent pillows.
Healthy Easter Baskets?
Fresh fruit is colorful, fun and healthy. So is dried fruit and nuts. You can bake healthy easter miniature-sized muffins, cookies and granola bars. There are tons of inexpensive treats and toys at the local dollar store.
Kitten in the Planter Boxes...
When youre home, train your kitten by picking her up about ever hour whether she has to go or not, put her in the litter box and take her paw and rub it in the litter- simulating what cats do when they use the litter box. When she goes on the floor or anywhere...
Kitten in the Planter Boxes...
Cats LOVE high places. Try getting a catbed or nice, comfy pillow or blanket, put catnip on it and place it on a bookshelf or other nice high- but safe place. Shell have an alternative place to hang out.
Ink Cleaner/Remover?
Isopropyl alcohol works well. So does nail Polish remover. Dip a Q-tip in either one for small stains.
Keeping Cats Off Cars?
How about a car cover. If you dont want to purchase one, you can make one out of any waterproof material. An added bonus of using a cover would be preserving your cars finish.
Manufacturer's Coupons?
Heres some coupon sites: coupons.com smartsource.com couponarama.com valupage.com nesteggz.com
Newbie to Frugal Living?
There is a good book called The Tightwad Gazette by Amy Dacyczyn. It is a compilation of 6 years of her mailed newsletter.
Recycling vs Too Much Stuff?
I am a former pack rat. What helped me was my 12-month rule. Basically, if I have not had to use some things in the previous 12-months, I probably never will, and I get rid of them. Then, sell them at a garage sale, at a consignment shop, or give to charity...
Changing Color of Vertical Blinds?
Cut strips of wallpaper or wallpaper border and stick them on to the individual blinds. Very pretty.
