Removing Dry Erase Marker from Piano Keys?
I think thats a great idea. I would just leave them there.
Searching for a Hospital with a RN Program for New Grads?
I am a nurse in MO and we too have a nursing shortage. There is a new grad program at my hospital. MO has a reciprocal licensing agreement meaning if your state is a member of the NLC you can practice in any state in the group. There are 24 states in the NLC...
Looking for ESRD Support Groups?
I will hold you both in my prayers. Here is a link to some support groups http://www.davita.com/kidney-disease/emotional-issues/a/1211 Good Luck to you both.
Finding a Leak in a Pool?
Weve done this before. You take a dropper with red food coloring in it and when the pool is still put it in near where you think the leak is. The coloring will go to where the leak is. I dont think it really worked that well for us. I think you have to reach...
Reduce Odor with Ziplock Bags for Dirty Diapers
We always saved the bags from the newspaper and put the diapers in there then tied it in a knot and tossed it in the trash. Never had any odors but we emptied the trash almost every day.
Peaches And Cream (Lovebirds)
Very cute. Beautiful colors! How lucky you are!
Treating a Dog With Ringworm?
I understand the first poster only has your pets best interest in mind. With that said, I went to the vet and had my dogs tested for ringworm. It cost $50 per dog and took more than 2 weeks for the test to come back. It was ringworm and he gave me a $20.00...
Tater and Her Kittens
She is beautiful mommy. Like someone else said, she must really trust you to bring you her kitten. Best wishes to all of you. TC in MO
Using Unlocked Cell Phone with US Cellular?
Be very careful buying a phone from ebay. My daughter just bought a phone from a reputable dealer on e-bay and it didnt work. She sent it back and received another one, same thing didnt work. She sent that one back and received a third phone which still did...
Improving Second Language Pronunciation?
Where I work there is a girl who speaks English with an accent. One day I noticed a man I work with was correcting her pronunciation. I thought it was rude of him, but turned out he was helping her. They go over and over the words that are hard for her to say...
Using a Hot Tub After Triple Surgery?
Im not sure what triple surgery is. Maybe triple A surgery. Whichever kind of surgery you had, dont get into the hot tub until your doctor specifically releases you to do so. The hot water will cause blood vessels to dilate and could cause a drop in blood pressure...
What Breed is My Dog?
She is surely part beagle. What a cutie. Those ears, and the shape of her head and those soulful eyes. Exactly like my little beagle. Yeah, and the feet too. She looks like a sweetie. TC in MO
What Breed is My Dog?
Oh Bless you for helping her. She definitely looks like some kind of hound. We have used the Enervite before for a dog that was sick and it worked well.
Repairing Legs on Couch?
Put something in the holes that the screws can bite into. Like pieces of wood. In a small hole, I have used wood matchsticks, without the heads of course. Or try wrapping the screws in gray tape (a lot) and then screwing them in. Hope that helps. TC in MO
Saving Money on Greeting Cards
My 7 year old and I love to make cards. I refuse to buy cards. I save all the cards we receive in a small recycled gift bag and when we have an occasion we go through and find a pretty picture or saying and recycle it into something unique and beautiful. I...
Reoccurring BV Infections?
Try yogurt. Try eating it every day. You can even try applying it externally to the sore areas. The bacteria in it help to keep all the organisms in check. It worked for me. I had a BV and kept thinking it was a yeast infection. The yeast medicines didnt help...
Peg Board Bathroom Organizing
This is a great idea. I would like to see a picture. I love functionality. TC in MO
Preschool Thanksgiving Cornucopia
That is too cute. Thank you for sharing. Makes you think about what IS really important.
What Breed is My Dog?
He has a lab face and to me looks kinda like german shepherd coloring mixed with lab. Congratulations on finding each other.
Disinfecting a Hamster Cage?
I clean my hamsters (also a Princess) cage with dial liquid soap. Just soap it up, scrub, rinse it out and dry. Our Princess is 1.5 years old. It could be your hamster did not die of anything that is catching. They can become ill from lots of things and not...
Organizer from CD Cases
This might be the best thing I ever learned on Thrifty Fun, but then again I have gotten some REALLY great ideas. This will be perfect for my daughters Brownie troop and for presents for babysitters, grandparents, etc. etc. Thanks so much
Punkin (Yorkie)
Bless you for rescuing her. She is a little princess. What a cute furbaby. TC in MO
VCR Recording TV Shows Poorly?
If this is a cable ready tv., reset the channels. I think and believe me, I dont have any idea what Im talking about, that the channel is not quite set and it cant record the channel. I think this happened to me once and my techno geek son told me what to do...
Fancy (Himalayan)
Fancy is a beautiful cat. I love her coloring. I agree. This is a good photo. You should turn it into a painting. I think you can do it on the computer I just dont know how. I knew a person who would take a photo, make it look like a painting and then print...
Large Ziploc Bags to Brine Turkey?
Emeril uses a black trash bag and puts it in a cooler. Ive never tried it, but it sounded good. TC in MO
Reviews of Snoring Aids?
I used them and it worked wonderful for the snoring. However, after a couple months use I noticed my jaw was clicking all the time when eating or opening my mouth. I didnt want to put any more stress on the TM joint because that can cause a lot of problems...
Ideas for Unused Christmas Gifts?
It seems to me IMHO that gift giving is a way that we can show the people we love that we love and appreciate them. It seems like giving a gift with the expectation of getting one back is not really giving. If you have to look through your gifts and find stuff...
Reviews of KitchenAid Mixers?
I hate to be the only naysayer here. I have a kitchen aid that I just love. It does a great job. But the problem I have is that it is very heavy. I mean very heavy. If you can leave it out on the counter all the time, its not so bad, but I dont have a lot of...
Cloth Invasion: Use Fabric instead of Paper
We made napkins out of old fabric that I had a box full of. Cut it into squares and zig-zagged around the edges. My family is resistant to anything new but they use them at dinner usually every night. TC in MO
Cali Coco and Dottie Snow (Cats)
They look so healthy, such bright eyes and shiny coats! I love the calico. She is a beauty. TC in Mo
Butterfly Pinata
This is so adorable. I would love to try and do something like this for my soon to be 7 year olds party. thanks for sharing with us!!!
Use Baby Wipes For Cleaning Shoes
does anyone know if these are ok to use on carpet? When my 6 yr. old was a baby I would always clean up spills on the carpet with them, but then wondered if it was leaving a residue that dirt and dust would stick to. Now I have various stains that the steam...
Marking Beauty Product For Easy Use
I like the idea about the shampoo bottles. When I take my shower in the morning, I usually dont have my contacts in and I have to really look to see the label to know which I have. This would save time. Thanks, TC in MO
Add Body Oil To Unscented Lotion
I do something similar. I like lubriderm lotion because I have dry skin but it doesnt smell that good. In the winter when my skin needs even more moisture, I mix lubriderm, a few drops of baby oil and something that smells good. Recently I found a gardenia...
Storing Christmas Ornaments
I like to take a piece of cardboard, usually ripped from a box leftover from a Christmas present and wrap my lights around them. This keeps them untangled and ready to go next year. I also make sure the lights are all working when I put them away. TC in MO
Christmas Card Register Book?
I put a dot with a marker in my address book for people I send Christmas cards to. If after a few years, I dont get one back, white out the mark. Also, when you receive a card and you know that person has moved, place the envelope in the front of your address...
Cat Froths at the Mouth When Given Medication?
this happens to my cat when we have to give her a pill. I dont think shes allergic, I just think she gets so upset she foams at the mouth. It is such an ordeal to give her a pill. And after we give it to her, she gives us dirty looks the rest of the day. You...
Funny Saying to Go With Crying Santa Picture?
Let there be Peace on Earth
Buffet Foods For Backyard Wedding?
I like to make mostaciolli for large groups and put it in a big roaster. I jazz it up with jars of mushrooms and black olives from the cheapo grocery store. You could serve it with salad and veggie trays (put together yourself) and bread from the day old store...
Locksmith Themed Christmas Parade Float Ideas?
How bout unlock the magic of christmas and have a doorway with a big skeleton key and behind it a bunch of christmas stuff like tree, santa, presents etc. TCin MO
Ingrown Hairs After Surgery?
Is it happening after you shave. I have found the best thing for ingrown hairs after shaving is plain old baby powder. BUT, if it is just happening randomly without shaving, I would make sure you use an antibacterial soap every day or twice a day. Make sure...
Home Haircolor Tips
These are good tips. I always use a comb to comb the color through all my hair and many times have slung the color onto the door or wall. What I use instead of newspaper is an old shower curtain. When I get a new one I save the old one just for this job. It...
Finding Source Of Car Smell?
I had this exact same problem. In my van there was a filter, like an air filter for the heat/ac system. It was located behind the glove box. This filter was all clogged up with dirt and yucky stuff and that was causing the smell. In my case they wanted 45 or...
Walden Acorn Bracelet and Bark Wall Hang
What a nice craft! I love Thoreaus ideas on simplicity. Wish I could get to Walden Pond. Lucky you! TC in MO
What Breed Is My Dog? (Dachshund and...
No one else has said this, and I do think it kind of looks like the Dandie Dinmont terrier, but I think it kind of looks like part Shih Tzu. Does anyone else see that? TC in MO
Grandchildren: Matthew, Grace and Jacob
They are more precious than all the money in the bank. Enjoy them. TC in MO
Struggling Aloe Plant?
Put it under a tree or under a bench out of the direct sun. It will turn around. And as stated, let it dry out between waterings. TC in MO
Hunting Theme Party?
I would go with a camoflauge theme. (My husband is a big hunter too) I have gotten wrapping paper from the dollar store that had a plain brown back you could decorate like camo for table cloths or here is a link to camo party supplies. http://partysuppliesworld...
Hunting Theme Party?
Here is an even better link for camo stuff. this is the real stuff. http://www.arkansasduckhunter.com/wdcamopaper8.asp TC in MO
Refrigerator and Freezer Advice?
We just bought a new fridge and had this exact debate. We previously had a top freezer bottom fridge type always but longed for ice and water in the door. We ended up buying a Maytag side by side and we love the ice and water but find the freezer space to be...
Recipes for Lent?
My husbands Italian family always ate spaghetti with boiled eggs. At first that sounded awful to me, but it doesnt taste too bad actually. Just make spaghetti with jarred sauce (no meat) and slice boiled eggs on top or just set them on top. Its actually pretty...
Emma (Golden Retriever) and Houdini (Chicken)
That is the cutest picture! What a fine pair of pets. Their colorings are similar too. You are blessed. TC in MO
Postcards as Trip Souvenirs
This is a really neat idea. I think we will try it on our next trip TC in MO
Buddy (Poogle)
Hes so cute! Weve been wanting a puppy for our daughter and a poogle would be perfect. Are they a registered breed? I mean are there people out there breeding them or was he a lucky accident? TC in MO
Making Tastier Bologna Sandwiches
I love bologna too! My favorite sandwhich is bologna, american cheese, miracle whip and potato chips smushed between the layers. If that doesnt cause your arteries to clog, I dont know what will. Needless to say, I abstain most of the time. TC in MO
Trail Mix Granola Bars?
just google granola bar recipes there are tons of them. I personally like the ones I make at home better than the store bought ones. Wrap them in waxed paper or plastic wrap. They dont last long. I use lots of different recipes but try to pack as much nutrition...
Easy "Gingerbread" People That I Know
I think this craft is adorable. I am going to have my daughter make them for her preschool teachers. TC in MO
Nala (Abyssinian/Tabby mix)
She is so beautiful! I have two tabbys: a tomcat named Tomcat and a female named Tabby The female sort of resembles Nala only she is a rather full figured cat. The story of how you got Nala is sure a beautiful one. Good luck with your precious kitty. TC in...
November Best Buys
It is also a good time to buy baking supplies to last the year. Flour, sugar, nuts, vanilla, cake mixes, fruit fillings etc., all are really cheap right now. I buy enought to last the year.
Amanda (Calico)
My kitty is 14 and I dont know what I will do when she dies. I love her so much. Every day I thank God for her. I have always loved cats but this Kitty has been extra special to me. Blessings on you and your little precious kitty.
Terry Cloth Bibs?
When my daughter was younger (now 4 1/2), I took dish towels and cut a hole for her head. I tried to sew velcro on them to attach in back, but could never get it to stick or it would pull off, so we finally ended up just clasping it in back with a clothes pin...
Take Time To Plan For The Holidays Now
I am trying something new this year. Last year, I made a list of all the people I needed to buy for including people like preschool teachers or work secret buddy (people I usually forget til the last minute) then after christmas I stapled the list to the new...
Preserving Permanent Marker On Clothing?
If it is the design you love and not the color, draw over it with a bleach pen and you will have a white version. If you want both design and color, then I agree with previous posts, gentle washing and repeat as necessary. A sharpie marker should stay in fairly...
Keeping Fried Chicken Crisp?
just wrap your chicken in a paper towel and put it in your lunch bag or box. It wont hold in the moisture and get soggy. TC in MO
Transplanting and Harvesting Mint?
just adding my two cents...DONT TAKE IT OUT OF THE CONTAINER!!! Everyone is right about it spreading and not only that but somehow (birds maybe) has carried it around my back yard so now it is popping up everywhere. I love the mint but not everywhere. At the...
Jack and George (English Bull Dogs)
Oh, they are all soooo cute. I always wanted an English Bulldog. How lucky you are... and the boys are adorable too! TC in MO
Three Meat Pasta Sauce (Freezer Meal)
Im confused. I only count two meats. beef and sausage. Did I miss one? It sounds good though. What would you freeze it in though besides a freezer bag? I wouldnt like to use a hard plastic container because it would stain and there is still room for a little...
Three Meat Pasta Sauce (Freezer Meal)
Sorry, I see now...pepperoni is the third meat. Dopey me. TC in MO
Can Food Coloring Be Harmful?
I used to use food coloring in my job but we were told to discontinue it because it can cause cancer when it is used a lot. I think I would not let her use it everyday. Research it on the net. TC in MO
Frugal Birthday Party Ideas?
I also think a princess party is good. I just had one for my daughter and we acted out the story of Cinderella. We drew pictures and tacked them up on the wall for decorations. The girls brought their own princess dresses. They started out by wearing old aprons...
Finding a Bra for My Wedding Gown?
You are on the right track. It is possible to use duct tape, in fact that is what transvestite males use to give themselves cleavage. When my daughter was going to a dance and needed a no-show bra I googled and found the directions on how to place the tape...
Steak Grease on Polyester Blouse?
I use Goop handcleaner on machine washable fabrics and grease nearly always comes out. I agree with the tip not to dry it until stain is completely gone. TC in MO
ThriftyFun's Maggie
She is beautiful. I love Chows. We have a chow mix also but not as much chow as maggie ours is with a lab. Maggie looks like chow/german shepherd mix. She is a doll TC in MO
Scorched Sugar on a Pan?
If it is not a non-stick pan, wet the pan but not too wet, put baking soda on the spot and rub it with your finger. It may take a while but it should eventually come off. TC in MO
Renewing Vows and Remembering Back
Congratulations on your 19 years of marriage!!! TC in MO
Give Each Cat a Towel
I have always had a special love for orange tabbys. He is beautiful
Sore Cracked Nipples from Breastfeeding?
I agree with putting your milk on your nipples. Leave your nursing bra flaps down and let them air dry. This will work. Also, contrary to a previous post. DO NOT give honey to an infant. It can carry deadly spores that a babies digestive system is not developed...
Problem With Eye - Floaters?
Floaters can be harmless or they can be a symptom of a serious condition. You should see an eye doctor. Do a google search for eye floaters. Any floaters that are accompanied by flashes of light could be serious. TC, RN in MO
Gus In The Flowers
Is that mint hes laying in? My cats LOVE to lay in the mint patch. Gus is beautiful. TC in MO
Grease Stain on Cotton Shorts?
Also, GOOP handcleaner takes grease and oil stains out really well
Cat With Bad Diarrhea?
Is there any blood? Have the vet check him for FIP virus.
Getting Help with a Prescription?
Also you can try www.helpingpatients.org I would try to call Merck and find out the status of her request. Merck is usually good about getting meds out quickly. If you cannot get the help you need yourself, call your moms doctor and see if someone in the office...
How Can We Stretch Our Food Budget?
The biggest money saver in my opinion is planning ahead. Make a menu of healthy meals made with fresh unprocessed inexpensive foods before you go to the store. The once a month cooking ideas are great. Make homemade meatballs, use 2-3 lbs of hamburger +/or...
Suction Cup Tips
I use the suction cups with a hook on them that I got at the dollar store for a pack of 8 or so, to hang bath puffs in the shower, to hang a rubber bathmat to let it dry after a bath (it came with a little circle to hang it with) and my favorite is I stuck...
Keeping Bags from Tipping in your Vehicle
A square laundry basket also works well for this. TC in MO