Saving Seeds for Next Planting Season?
I cannot guarantee this method, (Id talk to my friend again,) but I have found that if I keep seeds in the refrigerator, most of them last over the winter in some type of dormant stage, and do well sprouting in the Spring.
Makeshift Sink Stopper?
As temporary sinkstoppers, I have used clean dishcloths, clean washcloths, clean, small towels, but only temporarily, as the water will eventually leak out. Depending on how crammed you get them in the sink drain, they could last for minutes, or hours.
12 Days of Christmas Gift Ideas?
Im thinking. Worst gift giver, 12 days of Christmas--Im assuming you are in the spirit of the song, but not wanting to follow the days of the song. No idea how old the moms or daughters are. Age appropriate gifts are the focus. Also, dont pay attention to things...
Parade Float Ideas: Theme is " All I want For Christmas"?
Picture this: The cardboard or wood front of a house,(painted to look like the front of a house,) yellowish, warm windows, with a dad, mom, and girl, and boy out front of the house, walking toward the entrance of the house. Show some picket fence, at least...
Planning a Small Vegetable Garden?
The best thing I can tell you is that no matter what you grow, you have to pay attention to the soil, the sun, the water, nutrients in the soil, and temperature. Soil is really important because thats where the roots that feed the plants spend all of their...
Symptoms of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning?
I want to thank all of you for responding to me on this carbon monoxide question. I just had a dog get sick (vomiting) a couple of weeks earlier, and the Vet clinic said it was too many fats in her system from fatty treats. Then this happened all of a sudden...
Bandit (Boston Bull Terrier)
Bandit is so cute, and very lucky that you have him. You said his mama died when he was 2 days old, he never will really know so much about being a dog, because he is focused and trained on you being his mama and papa.
How Long Can You Store Seeds?
Ive never really known how to properly store seeds, but I have noticed that tomato seeds will last about 3 years. Also, Ive become aware of what is called heirloom seeds. These are not hybrid seeds, and will continue to germinate year after year. If you save...
Gremlin (Dog)
Gremlin is adorable. I remember the movie, but I dont think he will be a bad dog. Loves and Kisses a bunch to Gremlin from me.
Name Ideas for Canine Massage Business?
I like names that are simple and easy to remember, not just catchy. I like Pet Massage. Its simple, to the point, and doesnt make a person feel like there is something else going on, when there isnt.
Reducing the Cost of Feeding a Family
Thank God for what you did for that lady! I have always been a thrifty consumer. I buy meat on sale, and if I dont use it immediately, I put it in the freezer. When its time, if I dont have a lot of time, I put the meat on the stove in a pot, add water, and...
Crocheted Easter Basket
Can you help with crochet? I tried to crochet a scarf to wear around my neck, during the winter, but the scarf turned out so strong, that I had to stop, and use it under a lamp as a Christmas decoration. It turned into a mat instead of a scarf.
Growing Vegetables From Seeds?
Hybrid seeds dont do well. One time, I planted a canteloupe seed from a store bought, and wound up with a little tiny melon. The tiny melon was cute, but nothing more. We have been growing heirloom tomatoes, and they keep coming back year after year. Bugs get...
Keep Food Cold Outside During Power Outage
This is wonderful advice, and I wish Id had it many years ago when we were hit by an ice storm that left us without power for 3 and 1/2 long days. We used candles, and I reused the unburned candle wax by melting it on our gas stovetop, and pouring it into glass...
Using Olive Oil on Oily Skin?
My skin was oily, and a friend told me to make black tea, and cool it down, and put that on my face for 15 to 20 minutes or so. It works. Also, I would crack open an egg, and mix the uncooked eggwhite with a little lemon juice and apply that to my face for...
Making a Mini Green House?
I will try. Ive started seeds off and on for years. My mom started me. She had a south facing window. If you have a library, check out the book by Nancy Bubel called the Seed Starters Handbook. It is invaluable. Nancy Bubel talks about a 4 foot long, double...
Share Your Customer Service Experiences
Ive been giving positive feedback to businesses for years. I havent gotten any free meals yet, but knowing how hard I work, I know that others are working just as hard, and deserve positive feedback. Since I started doing this, a couple of people got service...
Insulating Windows
I really like this idea, and if the neighbors dont like it, phooey with them, what are they doing looking in your windows anyway? Ive been thinking up a question for thriftyfun, and after what Ive read from you, I truly hope for your input if thriftyfun decides...
Dog Eating Feces?
Your beautiful girl is probably an Alpha female, and she is eating her poo, because she is supposed to. According to her doggie heritage. Shes probably a really good mama. I had a female dog with puppies, and she ate all her puppies poo. I think it keeps predators...
Greening Up Your Sports Equipment
This is an issue that I havent wanted to face in a long time. I know its coming. Its about car racers and when they race, they are exhausting fumes, and using up oil and other stuff. Its about places like Disneyland.Really, how much energy do they burn every...
Pull the Plug on Electrical Costs
My bulbs are lasting a long time, but what I really need to know is, our regular range oven went out, and we couldnt afford to replace it, so we got a tiny convection oven, and a roaster oven. We can use our roaster oven for anything, as long as it fits. Its...
Getting Rid of Mice Nesting in the Oven?
You really do need to get rid of the mice! Weve had problems, too. One method, is to check around your water faucets in the kitchen and bathroom, and stuff them with fine steel wool, Ive heard mice dont like this, and also use peppermint extract, or peppermint...
Cleaning a Shower Head?
Or, use a plastic foldover sandwich bag--not the zip type bags, put cleaner in it, and very, very carefully, put it over your shower head,(so as not to drip or spill the cleaner on you,) so the entire shower head is immersed in the cleaner, tie it, or tape...
How to Get Rid of Moles?
If you find a sure way to get rid of moles, please, let me know. I tried at my moms house, chewing gum, garden hose water down their tunnels, to flood them out, and now I have moles where I live. I understand that moles are after insects, so in a way, moles...
Taster Turkeys For Picky Eaters
I really want to thank you for your idea. I never would have thought of it. So far, I havent had picky eaters, but if I do, I will remember the way you involved yours!
When Should You Neuter a Dog?
My mom had a male dog neutered around the age of 6 months. Because he was neutered so young, he always squatted, instead of hiking his leg. He did fine. Also, we had an aggressive beagle (I told my Vet I thought hed be like Snoopy, and my Vet said NO! Beagles...
Housebreaking Older Dogs?
Any dog that is held in a crate for hours on end, will probably hold their urine, then spill their urine after several hours of holding it. Its like people, we can hold our urine for so long, and then we have to go potty. Dont blame the dog. Dogs dont have...
Christmas Float Ideas: Theme "Silver Bells it's Christmas Time in the City"?
Id go with the main themes in the song, like shoppers with their packages, Santas big scene, Bells that work to fit the theme song, ring-a-ling, hear them ring, If you have singers that can hold a tune with a microphone, such as the shoppers with their packages...
Is OxiClean Powder Any Good?
We have been using oxi-clean for a long, long time. I have heard negative reviews where people claimed one of the products ate holes in their clothing, but for everyday use, I like oxi-clean. We have super, super hard water, and all of our whites turn rust...
Craft Uses For Empty Wine Bottles?
I dont know about cutting wine bottles with a torch, but I have learned about Donna Dewberry, and her paints that are used for glass, etc. I love Donna Dewberry, and she is very decorative. Glass can be painted with a certain type of paint, and cured in the...
Safe Flea Bath for Cats?
My pets dont normally have fleas:however, there are times when fleas are very bad. I love using flea combs. Some people may not have time for them, but they help me connect with my pets. I put water in some type of bowl container (that I would never again use...
In Memory of Fancy (Himalayan)
No matter what time of year, it is hard to lose a friend. I had a cat that was always out. She got into a fight with something--but I didnt try to care for her myself, I immediately rushed her into a vet. They shaved her fur, treated the wound, and gave her...
Pens That Won't Work?
LadyBee said it, light a match, or use a lighter, and hold the tip very gently over the match or lighter for several, or a few seconds, not so close as to melt the tip or the barrel of the pen, but close enough to heat the tip, and then use the tip to scribble...
Reviews of Bounce Dryer Bar?
Ive thought about using the dryer bar, but havent. I dont use a dishwasher, or drying rack, and I dont like the idea of whatever chemicals on my dish towels or cleaning rags rubbing off onto dishes, pots, pans, or any kind of surface.
Christmas Dinner Starter Ideas for Three Course Meal?
I like to start out with a simple crudite plate of uncooked veggies and a dipping sauce (good for your vegetarian,) and also, I like a simple plate of sliced cheeses and deli meats, and cold sausages with crackers.
Will Mayonnaise Kill Fleas on Pets?
I wouldnt be against trying mayonnaise on pets. Anything that causes the fleas to stop flying or breeding, or crawling around, but then I would definitely want to wash off all of the mayonnaise, and make my pet happy again. You may be on to something!
Will Mayonnaise Kill Fleas on Pets?
I just talked to Vets, and they said they recommend Frontline, that is now available in all of the stores, and doesnt require any type of washing. However, I truly would try something like a mayonnaise or oil wash, then use something like Frontline, or Advantage...
Raising a Chi-pin (Chihuahua/Miniature Pinscher?
I dont know, but that photo is adorable. We have two toy fox terriers that weigh about 7 or 8 pds. total, and they are as cute as your dog. When we got them, they were about 6-8 weeks old, and weighed just under 2 pounds.
Sugar Cookie Mix Recipe (Dry Mix)?
You can go to FoodNetworkTv anytime you wish. 24/7, and there you should be able to enter your sugar cookie recipe request, and get all the info you need, including Sandra Lee. Foodtv is free to anyone on the internet.
Halloween Party Ideas
I too love Halloween as long as it isnt too scary. I love what you did with the clues. When I was little, my sister had kids come into our basement, and they would put their darkened, hardly seeing eyes into stuff like cold spaghetti noodles. By the time I...
Garden: Walking Stick
As a child, I was told the walking stick was poisonous, but not the preying mantis.
Use Leaves for Free Fertilizer
God bless all of you, if Im allowed to say that. You may just need to dig a huge hole in the garden area, and fill it full of leaves, and leave it to spring, then dig in, and see what dark, beautiful soil you have in the spring. Im looking to a much better...
Crockpot Meatballs?
We put about 5 lbs. of already cooked frozen Italian Style meatballs in a 6 quart crockpot, then added one 28 ounce jar of honey hickory bbq sauce with about 14 ounces of water, and let simmer for a few hours. Yummy! Any leftovers can be frozen in plastic containers...
Inexpensive Christmas Gift Ideas for Nurses?
I remember several years ago that my husband received for Christmas, a little clear plastic bag that had some oatmeal and a bit of glitter in it, and it was labeled Reindeer Food. The bag had a tiny piece of curling ribbon on it. We loved it.
Gracie (Jack Russell Terrier/Beagle)
Gracie is adorable. I love the white stripe up her forehead, and this girl is going to get a lot of training. She is a lucky girl, and pretty, too. She has beautiful eyes.
Link: Seasonal and Swine Flu Information at Flu.gov
Im not sure. Days after I had the regular flu shot, I started feeling sweaty, my armpits were really sweaty, and my head felt warm, but the next day, I felt better. Im not a child. The same thing happened to my husband just before it happened to me, but he...
Mr. Bentlee (Labrador)
Mr. Bentley is gorgeous. My girls also love to run and play and fetch. They are toys.
A Remedy for Salty Soup
Ive had a couple of casseroles that were too salty, and I found the best way to remedy the problem was to add more of the ingredients; like tomatoes, or potatoes, etc. You can easily double the ingredients, and refrigerate half or freeze some of them (like...
How To Naturalize Bulbs
I really love this idea. I never knew I could sort of peel back the soil. We had a tropical storm over our area about two years ago that dropped over 11 inches of rain, and the next spring, we had bulbs coming up that we never even knew were there. They are...
Tips For Women's Safety
As shocking as this advice may be, it is all good advice. And could save many, many lives. I have realized for years that the police cant be on every street, every second, of every day. Unfortunately, it only takes a few seconds for someone to be abducted. Weve...
Nikko (Border Collie)
Border Collies are supposed to be the smartest of all breeds. Be careful. My Dad had a Labrador Retriever that he let out, and the dog ran into a bunch of ducks in a lake. My Dad and another neighbor had to take a ladder out to the water the ducks had kept...
Transitioning to a Healthier Diet
I hear you even though I never had any children--but dont forget that I was once a child! We never once had any arguments whatsoever about food in our family. I dont know why. My mother was in charge of all the food, from breakfast to supper, mom was in charge...
Juju (Sun Conure)
She is such a beautiful bird, and deserves to have a real home, that can care for her.
Product Review: Bosch Front Loading Washer
Im so sorry hon, I know you are totally wiped out. My husband and I had to go without a washing machine for months on end until we could afford another, we washed our clothes in the bathtub, rung them out in the washing machine. At least it would ring them...
Frugal Flea Treatment for Dogs?
This I can answer! Get a flea comb, and plan on spending hours on end combing fleas out of your dogs fur. It takes hours, but is totally worth it. Get a small container, about a quart size, or even larger, and a flea comb, and start combing your dog. It might...
Simple Science For Gardeners: Hybrids and...
Ive been gardening just over 20 years now. Ive planted lots of hybrid tomatoes, etc. My husband and I just started planting Heirloom tomatoes. The heirloom tomatoes come back every year now, because we leave at least one tomato in the garden. This year I have...
Checklist Of Things We Should Never Feed Our Pets
I also feed my dogs mostly Iams, but I am a little puzzled by not feeding them mushrooms. Do the experts mean mushroom that we can consume, or are they refering to what I call toadstools, that are poisonous, and nobody can eat?
Keeping Snow Peas Off the Ground?
When I grow peas, and they are just ready to cling to the fence, I move them with clean hands, so they are close to, or against the fence I want them to grow on. I am very gentle, and it works every time. The peas then grow up the fencing.
House Training a Schnoodle Puppy?
Do talk to your Vet about it. When male dogs pee, they often dont just relieve themselves. They often hold back so they can scent their territory as they walk along. This may or may not be what is happening to your dog. Male dogs need to be outside for a long...
Buffy (Chihuahua Mix)
Buffy is so adorable, I cant believe someone would let her go. I love those eyes in the photo. Buffy is one of the lucky dogs. All my life Ive taken care of other peoples dogs for whatever reason, and finally I decided that I wanted a couple of my own before...
Seedlings Keep Dying?
It amazes me how little water seeds need to sprout. I often use a spray bottle filled with water to wet the surface soil until the plants get bigger. I have not always used sterile seed starting mix, and have had green mold or fungus grow on top of the soil...
Kitchen Cleaning With Loofahs
Im going to grow some luffas and try them, too. Neat idea. Thanks for sharing.
MunchkinII and SweetPea (Toy Fox Terrier)
I have some new photos of MunchkinII and SweetPea. (If you dont mind, Id like to refer to Munchkin II as Munchkin--we named her MunchkinII because of taking them to the Vet.) Munchkin (II) loves to wrestle SweetPea. They both love toys and are great lapdogs...
Asking Wedding Guests to Bring Finger Foods?
I think it is okay to ask close family and close friends to bring something. They would probably feel flattered that you think that much of their cooking! I like the previous idea of having the recipes written down for you to keep and share.
Favorite Bulbs and Plants Catalog?
So many garden catalogs, so little time. I received a record number this year. I think 17 or 18. I like Pinetree Garden Seeds (superseeds.com,) they are very economical. Beginners would probably need some help, as they dont have a lot of pictures. They have...
Planting Sunflowers?
I also plant sunflower seeds after the danger of all frost--usually the first or second week of May here, in zone 5a. Last year I decided I needed to try planting some things later to see what would happen. I planted a 4ft.tall variety of sunflower seed at...
Use a Scoop for Potting Plants
I usually use an old plastic cup for scooping. Sometimes I use the temporary plastic container a plant came in, or a trowel. Whatevers handy. Carol
Organizing Hair Accessories?
Hair accessories. I have purchased plastic bins. Some plastic bins have several sections in them, other plastic bins are larger, and hold big bows.
Dog is Sleeping a Lot?
Once dogs get through the puppy stage, they do tend to sleep more, if your dog is older, and sleeping alot, you will want to check with your Vet. It seems like the older the dog gets, the more they sleep, but they could be young and bored, or older and wanting...
Cheeseburger Upside Down Pie
I like this idea without the shortening. Instead, I would use some type of oil, corn, canola, vegetable, peanut, or olive oil, if the beef is really lean.
Warning About Dead Car Batteries
Okay, Im Listening. Im afraid Im going to have nightmares tonight! I didnt try to start the car, my hands were thickly gloved, and by Gods grace, they caused me to drop the sockets. That is when I gave up. But because I saw the spark, I never would have tried...
Shopping Wisely
Grocery food stores probably gain more per inch or foot by selling high dollar items. However, when no one can afford those foods, they lose money, and they lose employees. Places like WalMart are probably booming. Less gas to shop instead of running here there...
Paint a Village of Rocks
I am awash with your beautiful seascape. I dont have one, Im near some lakes. I love what youve done. I remember, as a child, a girl who had a lovely stone castle about 2 or so feet high in her back yard (no water at all.) I dont know how they put the pebbles...
Garden: Gazing Ball Found New Life
I really like this idea. I have an old gazing ball with the American Flag on it. To have a light in or around it would be awesome!
Garden: Gazing Ball Found New Life
I do love this idea, the more I think about it. Our globe has the American Flag on it, after 9/11, with two patriotic chairs on each side of it. With a light in it, we can light it up at night, which we have never done, and also, instead of a malibu light, we...
Food Container Ideas?
Be very careful of putting plastics in the microwave. One day my husband came home all excited about microwaving fresh corn on the cob in the microwave, in a plastic bag. Im not sure why, but I emailed a plastic bag manufacturer, and they said No! There is...
What Breed is My Dog?
I wish I knew, that is a Beautiful dog. You just hang in here, and somebody will know.
Healing a Cut?
I use lemon juice, and I just heard about the miraculous cures of honey. Lemon juice on a bruise gets rid of the bruise, or tomato juice. Just put it on the cut or the bruise.
Where Do You Let Your Dough Rise?
I also put my bread on top of the warm hot water heater, it worked. The only thing I can think of is to put the oven on warm, and keep the dough over the warm oven.
No More Burned Soups and Vegetables
This is a winner idea--one of those ah moments. Without even trying it, I can see it happening. The meat and veggies stay in the pasta cooker, the broth is beneath them, and surrounding the meat and veggies, and the meat/veggie soup can be ladled out, then...
Susan: ThriftyFun Says Goodbye
Please dont say good-bye, as in forever, just, say see you later, Susan. It was through death that I found thriftyfun, and I feel like I have really found a true home, here. In 2008, a dog we rescued, and nurtured every day, died, we cried and cried, and my...
