Effective Deodorant Recommendations?
I would suggest using an anti-perspirant & deodorant. Simple deodorant only masks the odor while an anti-perspirant prevents the sweat. I have used Sure brand for years. It comes in scented and unscented. I use unscented so as to not conflict with a perfume...
Soak Important Paperwork Instead of Shredding
What a wonderful frugal way to rid myself of reams of important paperwork. Have been considering taking those papers to Staples to shred, they charge by the pound, so this is a better idea. TY
Re-dyeing Hair?
First of all if you were wanting to make your hair platinum blonde I would think your hair was darker to begin with, thus you were not dyeing your hair, you were bleaching your hair. The product you spoke of in your question is also a hair lightener, (bleach...
Trench Composting
Ty for the tip, Anne. I really have no space for compost pile so was glad to see this post. Will take your advice, again Thank You! Gale
Bind Your Shop Extension Cord
Great idea! Just a suggestion though ... plug the female end into the male end before storing. Thanks for the hint! Gale from California
Healthy Tuna Sandwich
SS Sheray I found your Healthy recipe for a Tuna Sandwich not so healthy. Why would one add salt to canned tuna? Have you read the labels on canned tuna? Perhaps you canned your own...without salt? No onion, celery, pickles, egg or olives? Good luck.
Using Leftover Hair Dye?
Hi Flower I too have short hair and I have used 1/2 the solutions to color my hair for years. I am not dying my hair but bleaching it as I use blonde shades. The creme developer and the permanent hair color in the kit are both 2 oz.s so I measure out 1 oz. (2...
Tote Bag for Bathroom Recycling
What on earth are you recycling in there? Toothpaste tubes, shampoo bottles, pill containers?
Wording for a Pay Your Own Way Birthday Party?
Perhaps in the invitation you could say its a no-host birthday party at (wherever its to be held) and the establishments prices are value, moderate or pricey. Seems odd to me you would do this if other than close family is invited.
Making Frosted Headlights Clear?
Just a week or so ago I saw one of those infomercials advertising a new product that does just what youre asking for. SS but dont remember the name. It was something like clear lens. Perhaps you could try the As seen On TV web site. GL. After seeing it wish...
Making Frosted Headlights Clear?
Hi Gail After my 1st post to you I went to as seen on TV and found the product to clean car headlight lenses...its called Fast Brite Lens restore and costs $10. plus shipping. Good luck. Im going to try it too. Gale in Ca.
How Can I Use a Child's Rubber Boots as a Planter?
Hello Gale How unusual to find another Gale. I would want to preserve those wonderful pink rubber boots. Dont know what to suggest but I have my baby shoes my Mom had bronzed. Perhaps you can find a website that does that sort of thing. Youre Grandaughter will...
Chinese Noodle Salad
Have eaten a salad similar to this one and loved it. I always wanted the recipe. So many thanks! Gale from Ca.
What is the Best Waterproof Mascara for Swimming?
For years I too had raccoon eyes until I found Cover Girl marathon waterprooof mascara. Voila no more rings around the eyes. I dont swim that often but being tender hearted I tear up easily and this product is the answer. Keep on stroking! stormy10000 from...
Keeping Cats Out of My Yard?
Have you tried liberal amounts of cayenne pepper? My neighbor had a similar problem and she permeated the area with cayenne and poof no more cats. Good luck! stormy10000 from Ca.
Sterilizing Sponges
I too think you are doing overkill. I have put dishcloths & sponges in dishwasher for years along with the dishes. The water gets extra hot in there and saves running the washing machine a bit. I would be wary of putting bleach in the dishwasher. The heating...
Removing Baked on Grease on Ceramic Bakeware?
Soak in a sink with water and bleach several hours or overnight. I always clean my Corning Ware and Corelle dishes this way. Easy.
Stopping the Itch from Chigger Bites
I made a trip to Oklahoma as a teen and learned what chiggers were as well as the correct term for fireflys, Lightin Bugs! LOL ! I never heard of the bleach solution before. My aunt ran a bath for me loaded with salt and that took care of the problem for me...
Removing Lint from the Dryer
While using the dryer sheet may save your nails its not a good way to save your dryer. Whatever is in the dryer sheets builds up in the screen filter after a period of time and should be rinsed out under runiing water after a number of loads to extend the life...
What Breed is My Dog?
Hi Dave.. from info perhaps Portuguese water dog? Dont really know bout breeds much but do know your friend is so beautiful and wonderful shiny coat. My heartbeat at my feet is a pug. Fondly Gale from Woodbridge, Ca.
Keeping Makeup From Rubbing Off On Clothing?
The key to good make-up is blend, blend, blend. After I finish my face I use a tissue under my chin and on my neck area and gently rub a little off, thats the stuff that gets on clothing. You still have the color, but not the mess. Gale from Woodbridge, Ca...
Pouring Paint Without the Mess?
I found that a disposable cup of some sort, dipped into the bucket, and then poured into a paint tray worked, until I got the paint in the can down to a level that I could easily pour. Gale form Woodbridge, Ca.
Buying Directly from China?
I would sincerely hope you would reconsider! Shame on you! Buy American! Our country needs all the inside help it can get! I am checking everything I buy to make sure its not made in China. Youd be surpriseed even at Wal-Mart that alot of products made in the...
Refreezing Cooked Ham?
After tightly wrapping ham to prevent freezer burn, you can refreeze a ham however cured pork products loose flavor & texture changes if kept too long. I prefer to use my foodsaver or Ziplock Vacuum bags and refrigerate cured ham products. Thats why luchmeats...
Store Sour Cream Upside Down
Thank goodness to see this hint in print. I have told people in the past about this & they think Im nuts! It really does work and really prolongs shelf life of sour-cream & cottage cheese! Gale from California
Making a Sippy Cup Bungee?
Id be afraid of this. Possible child could wrap bungee around his neck or have the sippy cup smack him in the face. Children throw bottles & sippys away as a sort of game. Sorry but patience & love are only answer I can give. Gale from California
Wedding Dress Favor
Perhaps treat bags with childrens cartoon themes etc., might be a better idea. Sorry but doesnt look like wedding treats or even bridal shower treat bag. Gale from Calif.
Homemade Taco Seasoning
I keep a jar of homemade Chili seasoning mix in my pantry. Heres recipe: 1/4 cup ground red chili pepper or cayenne 1/4 cup paprika 2 Tbsp.dried minced onion 4 tsp.ground cumin 2 tsp. dried oregano 2 tsp. salt 1 tsp. garlic powder 1 tsp. crushed dried red pepper...
Removing Texture from Walls?
I think what you need to do it dampen the ceiling and scrape off the texture...slow & tedious. That type of ceiling was blown on. You will have to retexture after removal. Wear protective goggles & face mask. Be prepared for lots of dust from texture. Good...
Placing a Thermostat to Keep Pipes from Freezing?
As Harry suggested I think insulating the pipes is paramount...One thing he did not address was location of the stove. Heat rises, so perhaps basement location for stove good idea, but do you want to run up & down to replentish pellets. Most pellet stoves will...
Activism: Staying Passionate About Your...
Thank You Ellen Brown for the words of wisdom. stormy from Ca.
