Makeup Stains Inside a Coach Purse?
My suggestion is to use a spray cleaner like resolve on the inside, and dab it with a clean white cloth until the stains are lighter. I know this is not a thrifty suggestion, but since it must be an expensive purse. I dont want to suggest anything which might...
Our Little Trailer On the Prairie
Wow! I am very inspired by your story! Thanks ! :-) RC From Nebraska
Using Olive Oil for Dry Scalp?
Olive oil works wonderfully on dry hair and scalp. if your natural hair color is light (eg. blonde) then ypu can wash it off after an hour, but if you have dark colored hair, then I would suggest to keep it on longer, maybe overnight, and wash it off next morning...
Cake is Too Dry?
If you cannot change your oven, then try keeping an ovenproof dish filled with water, alongside the cake tin, while the cake bakes. Another idea to salvage a dry cake is to poke holes in the cake with a toothpick, and pour in a good amount of syrup, while it...
Cleaning Coffee Thermos Carafe?
You could try filling it with strong lemon juice solution overnight and washing it next morning.
Getting Rid of Refrigerator Odors?
After you clean out the fridge, fill a cup with baking soda and leave it in the fridge. the smell will go away. you can leave the cup there permanently, just ensure it doesnt touch any other food items. best to put it on the bottom most shelf at the back so...
Burnt Oil on a Stainless Steel Pan?
Apply any of the following (as available) to the burnt parts, leave overnight and scrub with a stiff scouring pad next day: - scouring powder + vinegar paste - baking soda - ash + lemon juice - tamarind paste use very little water, so it creates abrasion, and...
Hairspray Removal From Tile?
Mop the floor with 50 - 50 solution of water and vinegar. Dont worry the smell will go away.
My Frugal Wife!
I loved reading your article, and I think your wife is a very wise lady, and its awfully nice of you to appreciate her in this way. I must say that living such a lifestyle only makes you closer to nature. Good Luck & God Bless.
My Frugal Life: Craft Fair Birthday Party
Its a great idea, and you are a wonderful storyteller! Im sure the kids will love to go to a party hosted by you. Thanks for the tips & keep it up!
Organizing Clothes Without a Dresser?
With a little craft work, you can make a useful solution. Get many sturdy cardboard boxes which are all the same size (tip: go to walmart after midnight, and they will gladly give you good boxes that they dont need). Close them from one side, and seal it shut...
Preventing Splashing When Using Wet Food Grinder?
Start with very little water. Add water little by little.
Almond Oil Moisturizer
I agree too. Also almond oil can be used to massage your scalp & hair once or twice a week. it makes your hair soft and shiny.
Uses for Overripe Bananas?
You can puree them, and use them in French toast batter. Or else you can also use them in smoothies along with any berries you have, and some milk. Even if they have turned dark, dont worry because the french toast/smoothie will still taste great!
Perfect Ponytail Tips?
You could try making a ponytail with your hair flipped upside down - usually this makes it better, and adds more volume. Also try tying the band more tightly, so that the hair on the underside, doesnt slip out, from the loose band. Hope this helps.
Peeling Onions?
You can try this technique: place the onion on its side, and very thinly slice off the root & tip of the onion from either side. then place the onion on its flat base. cut it in half, vertically. Now take one half, and gently pull the peel off. If you find...
Softening Stiff Denim?
Try soaking the denim shorts in a solution of vinegar & water (1:10), in a bucket. The solution should just cover the clothes, so no need to fill the bucket all the way to the top. This will help to breakdown the starch in the fibres all through. Next day wash...
Advice For Organizing The Refrigerator?
I wash and reuse the deep large plastic lids which come with ready made cakes, to store like items together. When they are all in one place they fit in concisely and free up space. Another thing is that I keep the middle part of the shelves to keep leftovers...
