Selling Pinecones?
One suggestion would be to Google different craft ideas using pine cones. Then use some of your pine cones to make up samples of these ideas. Make sure you use simple, easy to do ideas. Then set the crafted pine cones around the area where you will be selling...
Removing Wrinkles for Sheers?
I found a cheaper and easier way to hang the wrinkles out of my curtains. I found the solution in the sports section of Wal Mart. I simply bought some fishing weights. Now after washing my curtains, I hang them back up immediately after taking them from the...
Removing Diesel Fuel Odor?
As the wife of a trucker, I used to have this problem. One way I use to remove that distinctive diesel odor is to lay a baby wipe in his drawer. Baby wipes tend to absorb diesel odors better than any other product Ive found. Another use for the baby wipes is...
Unique Name Instead of Gramma?
LOL I had the same feelings when I was about to become a first time Grandma. My kids asked me about Granny and all I could think of was Granny Clampett! I told them the kid could call me anything she/he wanted as long as it wasnt granny! I have some who call...
Male Puppy Suddenly Peeing Inside at Night?
Would you be upset if your 1-1/2 or 2 year old child started having accidents at night? No? Then why are you upset at your puppy. At 8 months old he is still a baby! He wont be old enough to have complete control of these accidents for at least another year...
Cereal Bags for Freezer
You can never keep the air out of the cereal bags. I use ziplock bags and use a straw to suck out the air. This way as I gather more leftovers, I can simply add them to the bag. Also I can label the bag as to the date it was first put into the freezer.
Check Out Large Print Editions
I dont know where Zelma is checking her books out from, but none of the libraries around my area allow them to be out for a longer time than they do the regular print books. One thing I did learn the hard way though. Dont lose or damage a large print book! The...
Look for Working Self Serve Car Washes
This only tells if the car wash is operating. Many times though, it may be operating, but will be completely out of soap and/or wax. I look for ones that are actually in use at the time, and ask the other customers there if it has soap/wax.
Hair Spray To Protect Printed Signs
Hair spray will tend to attract and and cause insects to stick to the sign. Depending on the size of the sign, I would either cover it with a clear plastic bag (open side down) or with plastic wrap.
Duct Tape To Label Food Storage Containers
Use adhesive tape instead. Its much less expensive than duct tape and sticks just as well. Also doesnt leave a sticky residue like duct tape does after being in the freezer for a while.
Duct Tape To Label Food Storage Containers
Instead of using duct tape, which I use for other purposes, I buy adhesive tape and do the same thing. It costs much less than duct tape, and sticks just as well.
Consciously Saving Money Everyday
I have a few additions or alterations to your suggestions. 1. Depending on the weather, I hang my clothes out to dry. No electricity needed and they smell oh! so fresh! 2. Shopping for books at garage sales is great, but joining the library is even better! 3...
Are Old Sewing Notions Still Good to Use?
Theres no reason at all why they wouldnt be still good to use. I have some from back in the 60s (from my mother too) and still use them.
Tips For Giving a Dog a Pill
Ive found that if I dont use the same hider every time it works much better. Also, I give my dogs the hider treat once in a while without the pill. This way they dont learn to associate that particular treat with getting a pill (one of my dogs will actually...
Dyeing a Dog's Fur Safely?
Dogs are dogs and (also cats and other pets the same) and should not be used as fashion statements. They are all beautiful animals just as they are. People should appreciate their natural beauty and if they want a pink or other non-natural pet, then go to Wal...
Dyeing a Dog's Fur Safely?
Why dont you simply be happy with the natural color of your dog? Dogs are beautiful animals naturally and shouldnt be treated as fashion statements.
Dyeing a Dog's Fur Safely?
No, no, no! It is never ever safe to dye a dogs hair! Plus it doesnt make any sense! Appreciate your Yorkie for who he/she is, dont try to make her into something she isnt. Yorkies are Yorkies and poodles are poodles. Never the twain shall meet!
Advice for Dealing with an Abusive Husband?
I was a stay at home mom too with one kid (age 1 at the time) and one on the way. I left my husband with nothing but the clothes on our backs and a diaper bag. I had no where to go and not a dime to my name. But I found out that there are organizations and...
Always Remember Your Own Pen
Its getting to the point where we will be afraid to touch anything or anybody for fear of catching germs. Makes me think of Monk on the TV show. Everytime he touches something he has to wipe his hand with a sanitation wipe. People who watch his show think hes...
Comfort Your Pet When Another Pet Dies
This is a very good, and also very important post. Too many people will care for their own grief, whether its over the loss of a beloved person, or a beloved pet, but will not even consider that the other pets may be grieving too. Which brings up the reason...
Finding Ways To Relax At Home
Whenever I started feeling stressed out I pick a movie from our collection that is very riveting (for me its a good disaster movie) and pick up my yarn and crochet hook. Between the movie and the crocheting, it takes my mind off of whatever was stressing me...
Carry Stun Gun On Dog Walks
I am unable to walk my 2 dachshunds in my neighborhood because of several large dogs who are allowed by their owners to run loose and will attack, not just smaller dogs but humans walking alone too, so I am not able to walk even without my dogs. I had checked...
Finch Laid Eggs?
MsHawklet is right. Leave the eggs in there for a while. Eventually the parents will push the unhatched eggs out of the nest, then itll be safe for you to remove them. I had a pair of zebra finches several years ago that quickly became 7 (5 hatched eggs). This...
Gerbil's Fur Turning Gray?
Daisey is right. Your gerbil may have been more than a few months old when you got it, so if youve had it a year, then yes its getting old. Like people and other animals, many mammals do turn grey with age. I have 2 dachshunds. One will be 12 years old ths...
Use Knee High Stocking To Wash Barbie Clothes
I dont like this idea because if you have more than just a very few to wash at a time, they will get wadded up in the nylon and not have room to separate and get a good cleaning. Instead, I put them in a mesh laundry bag. For tiny items, like her tights, gloves...
Furniture Polish To Prevent Freezing Car Doors
What a great idea! We live in the south so dont have to worry about car doors freezing, but my husband is a long-haul trucker so he does on his truck. Im going to tell him about this because hes always having trouble with things freezing when he goes up north...
Budget Friendly Ways to Beat the Winter Blahs
These are all very good ideas! Thank you. Im going to do some of them this week. Im huge on crocheting and will make some couch pillow covers that can be changed out with the seasons. Also a bright colored afghan to go with them. Just thought of something too...
Budget Friendly Ways to Beat the Winter Blahs
One thing I do on cold winter days and nights is to drink a cup of hot Dr. Pepper. I know, I get the same reaction from just about everybody I mention this to. But its really good, and will stay with you and keep you warm inside much longer than a cup of coffee...
Drying Your Pet
Very good idea! As many shammys as I have in the house and I never even thought about using them! Will sure give it a try next time my dogs get a bath. I wish the groomers would think of this. Most of the ones around here put them on a short leash or in a cage...
Using Slow Cooker Liners
Yes, Galthomas, the fabric softener sheets do work in crockpots. But what I do is just put some hot water in it with dish soap, put it on low and let it cook all night. In the morning all I have to do is dump the dirty water out and give it a quick swipe and...
Using Slow Cooker Liners
This is a great article and will be very useful not only to me but to anyone who cooks with a crockpot. I use mine constantly in the summer because it doesnt heat the house up like the stove and oven do. Which is another thing. You put in the article to use...
Train Your Dog With A Choker Chain Collar
Training a dog using a choke chain is a very controversial idea. Personally, depending on the breed, I see no problem with it - As long as the choke chain is taken OFF immediately after each training session. They should never ever ever be used as a regular...
Feeding a Dog Chicken?
Chicken meat is fine for dogs. But be sure and completely de-bone it first, and take as much of the skin off as possible. Chicken bones splinter really easily (as do other bones) and should not be given to the dog, or cat for that matter. If youre giving it...
Neighbor's Dog Getting Under My Mobile Home?
I had this problem years ago with a neighbors dog. I used several methods at once and the dog took a few whiffs and never came back. I took a plastic long and shallow dish and poured a full bottle of ammonia in it. Then I placed a towel in there that was just...
Where to Keep the Litter Box?
I have had cats and dogs all of my life (close to 60 years). I learned early on not to put the cat box or cat food on the floor if I have dogs too. Both are like yummy treats for the dogs (I know, YUCK!!!!! But the dogs love it!) So I have always kept my litter...
Sewing Two Panels of an Afghan Together?
Yes, whip stitching is the easiest and most common method of sewing the panels together. What I do is to place the two panels side by side on a table. Then I whip stitch up the seam. I make sure the stitches are even in tension, firm but not tight, smooth but...
Sewing Two Panels of an Afghan Together?
Yes, whip stitching is the easiest and most common method of sewing the panels together. What I do is to place the two panels side by side on a table. Then I whip stitch up the seam. I make sure the stitches are even in tension, firm but not tight, smooth but...
Looking for Paint for a Bird Cage?
Annette, I had the same problem with my bird cage. It started rusting within just a week of buying it. The store wouldnt replace it, and I had to really fight and get beligerent to get the manufacturer to replace it. But they told me to just throw the original...
Uses for Christmas Lights
I have two more ideas! 1. I run strands of white lights under the railing on my back deck. Here in the Southeast the bugs flying around a porch light are terrible and no amount of swatting or bug lights or bug zappers will help. By leaving the white Christmas...
Using Velcro to Secure Items to Furniture or Hard Surfaces
This is a great idea, but I would advise using industrial strength velcro. Its a little more expensive (not much) but sure holds a lot better than regular strength velcro. I use it under my plants on my mantel. My cat gets up there during the night when he...
Smoke Detectors and Family Pets
You learned a very hard lesson. Your dogs surely are lucky that you were home when this happened. I also am unable to work and have had mine go off scaring my 2 dachshunds terribly, although luckily not as badly as yours. Mine just went out the back door (they...
Store Bags in Empty Tissue Box
This is a great idea for truckers too. My husband has bags all over his truck because theres no place to store them. Im going to give him a tissue box and itll save him having to search for them. Itll also work to keep them on his dresser where I stash them...
The 24/7 Rule For Impulse Shopping
This is an excellent tip! Ive been doing this for years. Its saved me unknown amounts of money over the years. Heres another thing I do thats along the same lines. When I go shopping I take a list. I buy ONLY whats on my list, nothing extra. If I see something...
Sharpening Hand Held Can Openers?
pamphyila is right. You can sharpen can openers very easily by running sand paper through them. Get a good coarse grade and run it through the can opener several times and it will come out like new. I do this with my can openers (hand held and electric), scissors...
Slow Cooker As Air Freshener
Great tip Deeli! Actually, Ive seen some small crock pots (actually bought one several years ago for cooking for one) that dont cost much at all at Wal Mart. Im thinking of getting another one and using it strictly for potpouri.
Backing on Drapes Stuck Together in the Dryer?
I dont know if the ones you have can be saved, but my suggestion would be to never put them in the dryer in the first place. I wash mine in cold water, running them through an extra rinse cycle, then hang them directly back up on the windows. Since theyve been...
Johnson & Johnson First Aid Cream?
Deelis right. The generic brand of Neosporin (I get mine at Wal Mart, again several dollars cheaper than the brand name) is exactly the same as the Neosporin brand. I will say tho, Deeli, that its not the same as the first aid cream that Don was asking about...
Johnson & Johnson First Aid Cream?
There are several products that used to be readily available and worked amazingly well, but are no longer manufactured. J & J First Aid Cream was one. Anotber was that spray that we used to spray on our pillows at night when we had a cold. It kept my nose clear...
Homemade Remedy for Old Cat with Stiff Legs?
Put a heating pad under her bed. Set it on low. The heat coming through the bed will help to ease her pain. Put a light blanket over her too. Also, check with your vet on what to do for arthritis, as it sounds like this is whats causing her pain and stiffness...
How Long Does It Take a Finch Egg to Hatch?
www.zbirds.com animaladventurepets.com/zebrafinch www.efinch.com/species/zebra These are 3 very good sites on caring for zebra finches. In short, it takes approx. 14 days for the eggs to hatch. Enjoy your birds! I have 2 now but have had more in the past. They...
Entertaining "Table Covers"
We had one specific tablecloth that we used for all special occasions. It was an off-white heavy duty cloth, I was young so dont remember the material. Anyway, wed put it on the table just like any other tablecloth. Wed also put several cups with different...
Use Soapy Dish Water For Eyeglasses
I used to work in a nationwide chain type eyeglass store that had the eye doctors right there in the store. When I first started I saw that we sold small (less than 2 oz) bottles of lens cleaner for $4.00. This was in the mid 1970s, so Id hate to think what...
Use Binder Clips in the Kitchen
I, too, use binder clips in the kitchen. And the living room, bedroom, bathroom, in the car, outside. Actually I cant think of a place I dont use them! They are so handy arent they? And since they come in several different sizes, there isnt a thing that I can...
Making Car Air Fresheners?
I take a dryer sheet and poke it through my vent. One sheet will scent most cars. If you want it to look nice you can either make or buy a small container. I made one using plastic canvas. Ive also seen some pretty tea balls that would work too. Or a small...
Lay Your Head on the Cat Instead
By the way, when I say squirt the cat, I mean in the butt, never in the face at all. My cats and dogs have always slept in bed with me. And Id have it no other way.
Lay Your Head on the Cat Instead
This is a terrible idea! Has this person ever considered how HEAVY a human head is? Laying it on a cat is inhuman! Abuse! If your cat insists on laying on your head, simply keep a squirt bottle nearby and squirt her every time she tries. It wont take long before...
Non Slip Coating for Tile Floors?
frugalsunnie had the best solution I could ever come up with. You dont want to put non-skid anything on your floors because, take it from someone whos been there, youre more quick to fall that way than from the floor being too slick. Your feet will want to...
Homemade Cat Scratching Tower or Post?
I built one for my cat. Actually 3 cats ago. Anyway, the one I built is a simple 3 shelf unit with corner posts. Each shelf is covered with stick on carpet pieces, and each post is covered tightly with sisal rope. Putting the rope on was the hardest part of...
Kennel Dogs When Guests Arrive
I voted this down because I would never ever do this to my dogs, or any other pet for that matter. My guests dont live here, my pets do. I did train my dogs not to jump on people and to greet them mannerly (altho as mannerly as the front half of the dog is...
Wrapping Bulky Items?
I suggested fabric because many times purses or other items have corners or edges that will cut through paper. Ive had many times when I was trying to wrap something in paper and would find a rip in one or more places. If you look at fabric centers there are...
Wrapping Bulky Items?
I would get a square of fabric. You can find some to match the occasion or the item. Place the item in the center and bring up all 4 corners and the sides. Tie with a pretty bow to match the fabric and there you have it!
Have Wife Choose Her Own Gift
Take it from someone whose husband did this for many years. It takes the fun out of the special day when the person has to choose their own gift. Most of the fun of getting a gift is not knowing what it is until you unwrap it. If youve chosen it yourself, what...
Travel: Cooper River Bridge (South Carolina)
I used to live in Mt Pleasant and worked in Charleston so went across this bridge daily. It was always a beautiful sight! Thank you for posting! It brought back some beautiful memories of living there.
Installing MagicJack on a Laptop?
I hope you dont depend on your telephone like I do. I installed Magic Jack on my computer once. It was terrible! The connections were always static-y and every time my computer went down (storms, restarts, bringing it down for over night, any other reason) the...
Holding a Small Nail
I use a pair of tweezers or needle-nose pliers to hold small nails for hammering. My fingers stay well out of the way and not much will hurt those tweezers or pliers!
Instant Bolster Pillow
LOL This is crazy! I have that exact same quilt on my bed! Same colors, same design, just in queen size. Small world! I do love the idea of using it for a bolster tho. Its a great use for it between seasons too! Im going to have more bolters than I know what...
Remedy for Plantar Warts?
These suggestions might work if your plantars wart is on the outside. However, if its on the inside you may need surgery. I had one on my foot that was inside the skin. No other recourse but surgery. So before trying these suggestions be sure and have it checked...
Eat Meals Outside Theme Parks
This is very good advice. You forgot to mention though, that most theme parks will give you a stamp on your hand or some other method of them identifying you as already paid for the day so you dont have to re-pay to come back into the park after eating. Most...
Maintaining Your Dog's Nails
Since your dog is already used to the feeling of the nail file on his nails, I would try using a Dremel tool to maintain them. My vet recommended this to me years ago when I had a golden retriever whose nails were so thick I couldnt get my clippers around them...
7 Month Old Kitten Coughing?
All very good advice. Especaially about changing vets. If your vet says its nothing to worry about and doesnt tell you the cause of the coughing, then he isnt too concerned about the health and wellfare of your cat. I had a vet like that too and am in the process...
Using Salt to Kill Fleas?
Salt should not be used at all on the carpet or furniture. Think about it. Your pets (and children if you have any, especially little ones) will be walking, laying, playing and everything else on those carpets. No matter how well you vacuum there will still...
Don't Give Up On a Dirty Heater
I do this every year with all my heaters and all my fans. An easy way to make sure its unplugged before you start? I take mine into the kitchen and do them on the dining table. That way they are far enough away from where they were plugged into that I HAVE...
Cleaning a Coffee Thermos?
Most thermoss come apart. If yours does then take it apart and wash it in hot soapy water. Use sponge on a stick to get down inside to scrub there good. If it doesnt come apart, then fill the sink with hot soapy water and soak it for a while. You can pour some...
Products to Help Lift a Dog?
If you go online and google Pet Ramps you will find lots of aids that would work great for you. One thing though, dont even bother looking at the pet steps. I also have a standard (and a mini too) dachshund and I have tried the steps before. Ive actually tried...
Name Ideas for a Crochet Business?
Uh oh. I stand corrected. I just re-read KFs original request. Sorry! In that case Im partial to Crochet Cuties that somebody suggested.
Name Ideas for a Crochet Business?
Why do so many people think that her business will only be for babies? She never said that. And there are thousands of other creations that can be made with crochet. My favorite out of all these (even over the two that I suggested) was Cachet Crochet. Its really...
6 Year Old Daughter Won't Wear Underwear at Home?
Put your foot down. Youre the mother, not her. Shes supposed to do as you say. And if she refuses, then punish her. I wont say how. Each mother has her own methods and ideas. But dont let a 6 year old tell you what she will or will not do.
