Replacing Your Watch Battery
When you buy cheap batteries you may find they last a very short time. Also, the batteries may leak more quickly. Buy batteries in Wal-mart in their camera department or at a good grocery store that sells batteries and replace them yourself. I have been doing...
Free Fruit for Kids
We have that available to children at our large stores. A wonderful idea..... I always get a free bite of sausage, pizza, etc., especially if it is close to lunch and I am getting hungry.
Bring Cooler on Grocery Shopping Trips
Great idea and one we have been doing for 30 years.....If one has an emergency on the road then the cold things are covered a lot longer. And, if you stop for lunch you can put leftovers in the cooler, too. We freeze 1/2 gallon containers of water to use besides...
Cole Slaw Sauerkraut
Looking forward to making this and this week. It looks so simple. My mother made kraut for years in a big container and then she canned it. It was kept in a vegetable cellar for a long, long time.
Removing the Last of the Peanut Butter
Great idea. Here in the North woods and living in the woods I use a spatula to get most of the last and then put the jar on the patio and watch the chipmunks have fun.
Flip Caps for the Last Drop of Lotion
I will also cut tubes in half, especially with hand creams, to use up what is left. It is amazing how much is left in the tubes......I had a two week supply one time. That represents money saved and especially if the tube cost a lot. I buy or save small cosmetic...
Calendar for Leftovers
Fantastic idea..........it is a reminder of what is in the refrigerator that gets shoved to the back. Will take some effort but I am going to try this as nothing else has worked and we are always counting back to when something was made.
Set a Timer to Put Out Candles
If my oven is warm from baking and I have wet towels from dishes, I put them in the oven to dry. But... I always set the timer and I always put a note by the timer so I remember what it is for. Do the same for your candle ... put a note by the timer. Also, to...
Color Advice for Painting Laminate Cabinets?
I would do a shade of turquoise or a lime green for a brighter kitchen. More masculine? Do gray or a brick red. Have fun.
Protecting Your Sewing Scissors
Wonderful idea. I cherish my sewing scissors and keep them in my sewing drawer at all times. Nobody messes with my scissors. I do think it is a great idea. Kudos to her.
Meatless "Meatloaf"
I would substitute more rice.maybe a cooked wild rice for a cup of the nuts. We are not vegetarians but try to eat meatless 2-3 times a week. Cannot wait to try this recipe. I make chili using cooked wild rice for ground chuck. It is great. Substitute 3...
Repairing a Nylon Zipper That Separated?
You need to get a matching thread and a good needle. At the bottom of the zipper where it separates you need to stitch back and forth like you would do with zig-zag sewing machine in a stationary position. This will hold the zipper closed so you can zip it...
Repairing a Nylon Zipper That Separated?
The advice of the other two ladies is valid and you really need to get this evaluated by a shoe repairman. However, I would try to repair it myself if it were me. If they are really good boots and worth the investment, I would go with what they advise. Good...
Turn Sweatshirt into a Jacket
Turning a sweatshirt into a jacket is one of my favorite things to do since I bought one made by Hanes with a zipper up the front 15 years ago. (no hoodie) I buy plastic jacket zippers and they are easy to insert as you fold back the cut edge of the sweat shirt...
Spoons for Impromptu Cooling Rack
What a clever idea. I had thought of using four jar rings but most people are more likely to have spoons then jar rings sitting around.
Deodorize Dish Scrubber with Hand Sanitizer
Every other day I put sponges, dish cloths, etc. in the microwave for a couple of minutes to kill bacteria. No need for soap. Just make sure they are wet and if they are plastic, take caution that they might melt. I like the hand sanitizer idea. Thank you.
Removing Cooking Oil From Clothing?
I recently had a large area of Wesson oil on my brown slacks. I tried several things and finally I just soaked the entire pair of pants in Wesson oil. The next step I removed as much of it with paper towels. After that I used a half container of baby powder...
Baby Wipe Containers and Cereal Boxes
I found the perfect size cut down box for my purses. They really organize the bottom of the purse and give the purse some definition. I can put things on the side of the box in the purse....like checkbook, small pack of kleenex. etc. when I change purses, I...
Tea Bag Wallet
I love these wallets. I, too, made my own pattern from one I bought at a craft fair. I use mine as a wallet for inside my jean pocket. It is quite flexible. I use a small plastic bag for money change. I fold a few bills, my drivers license, my insurance card...
