Name for New Daycare?
How about something like WeWatchWeeOnes. We have one in our area called that and I always thought it was kind of catchy!
Shopping for Clip-on Stirrups to Keep Pants Inside Boots?
Try a bike or motorcycle accessory shop, they may carry them. I know several bike riders that wear them.
Tuckerman (Boxer - Pitbull Mix)
My sentiments exactly, Truerblue! Hes found a friend ... but so have you! Heres wishing you many good years together!
Cleaning Fabric Softener Dispenser?
I have a Maytag too. When the service man came one time, I asked him how to remove the dispenser. Its simple, unscrew the top part of the dispenser (it does come off) and then just pull the actual dispenser straight up. Its really surprising how much gunk is...
My Frugal Holiday: Gift Ideas For Children
Great posting. You hit the nail on the head for all counts! Thanks for sharing your insights & ideas. This is a great posting to print out or file for next Christmas, or for birthday parties, family gatherings, etc.
Treating Bee Stings
Have heard of both of these ideas before, and luckily have never had to use them! Thanks for reminding me!
Add Items to Grocery List as They are Used Up
Ive done this for quite sometime now, the only thing is you have to keep on top of it. Unfortunately I slip up, have to redo my inventory and start all over again. I try! Thanks for the tip though (and a reminder for me). Maybe that will be my New Years resolution...
Scenery: Sunrise (New Mexico)
Great shot! It almost looks like another planet! Thanks for sharing with all of us!
Use Hard Times to Remember the Good
The hardtimes? Ive always called them the speed bumps in life. The phrase always seemed appropriate!
Niagara Falls (Canada)
Great shot, I know the exact spot you were standing. I was there about 2 weeks before you!
Can Nails That are Too Long Cause a Dog to Limp?
Most definitely! Please have this taken care of a.s.a.p.! Your vet can start the process - if you dont feel competent enough to do them yourself, always have the vet (or your groomer) take care of them. How would we feel if we didnt take care of our nails? As...
Other Uses for Key Rings?
One more! If you have a zipper where the pull is broken, attach a ring. You can even add a decorative pull to the ring (maybe a toggle of somekind or decorative fob).
Boo Boo Bear (Great Pyrenees - Komondor)
Is that an eye showing through?! Great shot, even for a bad hair day!
Grease Stains on Stainless Steel Microwave?
Because I once worked in a hospital, we always used plain old rubbing alcohol (97%) to finish cleaning up our stainless steel sinks, cupboard doors, prep areas, counters, etc. Just put in a spray bottle and wipe with either paper towel or clean dry terry cloth...
Renuzit Air Freshener Patterns?
Just go to Google, type in Renuzit and several websites come up or go to Renuzit.com/crafts. Couldnt be simpler! Have fun!
Use a Pot as Hose Hanger
With the open side of the pot exposed, with luck you could store the hose nozzle and a couple of other attachments! (as long as the pot wasnt too flared at the top.) Great tip!
Removing Corn Silk?
To remove any little silks, rub the cob down with a dry paper towel/or a dry tea towel. Works very well!
Dog With Giardia?
I hope your vet mentioned to you that giardia can be passed along to humans too, from their dogs! Be vigilante about your hand washing!
Marley (Yorkie)
He looks like hes about to get into something in your picture! You can see it in his eyes, hes quite a little tinker! Give him a pat for me!
Multisurface Spray Cleaner for Quick Clean Up?
97% isopropyl alcohol (found at the drugstore) is great. I use it all the time. Just spray on full strength and wipe off, no rinsing required - and its a disintectant too. Great for all non-porous surfaces. I used to work in a hospital, and its used all the...
Funny: Horse Wants a Snack
How convenient when the scenery comes in to visit you! Did he get a treat? Great picture!
Elzie (Chihuahua Mix)
Elzie is such a cutie. You can tell youre his proud Mum, just by the way you speak of him!
Emmy The Dog
What a pretty dog! Do you know her breed? I love the name, too! Much better than her original name. Emmy just kind of rolls off the tongue!
My Frugal Life: A Lifetime of Learning
Congrats to both you and your dad, Cindy. Your girls should be proud and honoured to come from a family with so much love, dedication, and spunk, and Im sure they are. Youve all worked so hard over the years. Im sure your dad sees it in his girls and you see...
My Frugal Life: Starting Over
Congratulations on starting over! You really did take the bull by the horns and did an about-face! You were so lucky - you knew what you wanted, went for it and attained it - pure happiness! Once again, congratulations and all the best to you in your new happy...
Precious The Dog
She looks just our little dog Maddie! We got her almost 1 year ago at a rescue for Westhighland Terriers. Im sure if shes a Westie, shell have lots of energy and tons of love to give you. Congratulations on getting such a great little girl!
Garden: Beaver Bush
Great story! Dont worry about the dandelions; weve all got them at this time of the year!
Use Shampoo Instead of Soap In Shower
Another good idea, use it for shaving in the shower, in place of shaving foam or soap. Or, if you have left over conditioner, the same thing goes. Use it for shaving in the shower. It works great!
Syrus (Min Pin Terrier Mix)
I agree about getting a pet of almost any kind at a shelter or rescue center. We have a Westhighland terrier that we got at a rescue center almost a year ago and she is the apple of our eye (even though my husband may not want to admit it!). She also has lots...
Whitey and Lucky (Rhode Island Red Mix Chickens)
What a great story! Ive never heard of anyone having a chicken for a pet - being from the city (but now living the rural life!) But why not? Also love the story from Julia in Boca Raton, FL. I can almost picture the 5 friends sitting under that tree eating...
Berkley (Minature Dapple Dachshund)
All pooches should be so lucky! Those sticky kisses are wonderful, I bet!
Starting a Food Storage System
Great idea! Ive done similar myself - its funny what you learn as the years go by!
Silk Plant Cleaner?
Have you tried using a can of compressed air? Its available at office supply stores (maybe Wal-mart, too). Its good for cleaning other things as well, i.e., computer keyboards, anywhere that gets dusty and is hard to reach - hope this helps - it may be worth...
What is This Fruit and How Do I Prepare It?
Im pretty sure its a yellow mango - almost the same as a regular mango, but the skin is yellow and the flesh more yellow (unlike a regular mango that has almost a multicolour skin (green, orange, reddish) and an almost orange flesh inside). Ive bought these...
Rescue Group Needs Ideas for Toys?
When we first got our dog, she had no toys. I got a few old socks, tyed a couple together with thick knots and used them for everything from fetch toys to chews. Everyone has old socks with holes in them, so its really a great way to recycle!
West Highland Terriers Make Great Pets
We welcomed our little Westie in May, 2009. Her name is Maddie (short for Madison) and came from a Westies rescue centre. What a great little girl she is! Shes added so much to our lives! Shes so full of energy and love! She found her forever home with us, thats...
Start With Youngest Child For Christmas Gifts
These are all great ideas! Its nice to read about other peoples traditions. I was an only child, so I got to open first and last! Merry Christmas Everyone!, and the best to you all in 2011!
Cuddles (Golden Retriever)
A real cutie! Is she still going to sit in your lap when she weighs 80 pounds?
Max (Maltese)
Isnt it funny how an unscheduled addition to the family can really bring out every ounce of love?
Nikki (Chow Chow/Golden Retriever)
I have always been told that the temperment of a pet is the direct influence the owner has on them. You brought all this goodness out in Nikki when you adopted her from the shelter all those years ago. Congratulations - shes a beauty!
Store Christmas Bags Under the Mattress
Keeps them in good shape, too! Just dont forget where they are!
Traditional Greek Salad
We make this salad all the time and call it Village Salad - leftovers are great as they dont get limp (as with lettuce). The dressing almost acts like a marinade. Super with crusty bread or a baguette!
Recipes Using Leftover Chips?
When my son was in primary school, the class made potato chip cookies. Unfortunately I dont have the recipe anymore (after 25+ years I dont know why!), but Im sure it would be available somewhere on the internet. Hope this helps a little bit.
Hang Shelves in Front of Your Windows
Great for storage in the kitchen, but nice for houseplants, too!
Halve a Turkey for Later
Quite often we used to take the frozen turkey to the butcher section of the supermarket to be cut in half with their power saw. Several years ago we asked the butcher to do this and he said no. Store policy had changed because of cross contamination to other...
