Sweet and Sour Cabbage Roll Recipe?
I have made sweet and sour cabbage using the beef with egg and uncooked rice. Then I roll it in soft cabbage (looks like a egg roll) For the juice I use tomato sauce and tomato paste with sweet and sour salt for taste. This was my great grandmas recipe. Good...
Getting Rid of Biting Bugs?
Yes, there is something on the market which is great to get rid of bed bugs. I bought some so when I go to hotel I can use it. It is called Buggy Beds. Try www.buggybeds.com phone 732-455-2847. Good luck
Treating a Recurrence of Head Lice?
My granddaughter came to visit and brought a whole head full of friends. I immediately took her in the backyard (since she had long hair) I cut her hair. Then I took her in the bathroom and doust her entire head with Vegtable Oil. I then took seran paper and...
Remedy for Hair Falling Out?
Someone gave me this tip many years ago as my hair was falling out but since I have been taking Vitamin E and it sure has helped me. Ask your doctor if you can take Vitamin E before taking it. Also give it time it works slowly, but does work. Good Luck
Picture Of The Sky (Brockville)
Picture was taken as the sunset was going down. It was a beautiful evening and I just wanted to capture the beautiful sunset. Instead of the sunset I got this beautiful rainbow around the sun. The picture was taken in Chandler, Arizona
Getting Rid of Silverfish?
When we took a box down from out attic we discovered it to be full of silverfish. I immediately put bay leaves in the box and poof no more silverfish. I then put bay leaves all over the house under beds, dressers, bookcases and I have never seen another silverfish...
Cleaning Polo Shirt Collars?
To get the polo collars clean rub them with the Cloros Bleach Pen and you will have white collars again. Be sure to rinse well after applying the Bleach Pen.
Trouble Swallowing Pills?
I put the pills on a spoon full of apple sauce or sour cream and just swallow. Works great. No problems and can not feel the pill. Even large pills are done this way.
Getting Rid of Earwigs
Bay leaves the best. Put bay leaves all over the house and you will never have a problem. I put them under the sofa, beds, dresser, clothes closets, in kitchen cabinets etc. Good luck
Identifying Lost Phone
Our police department told us to list a family members number in our cell phone under the name of ICE if at any time during an accident they are able to identify the one contact that is known to you. Also you can put MOM or DAD. My son lost his phone and the...
Getting Rid of Black Widow Spiders?
I put fresh spearmint in my closets and under furniture to make sure I do not have spiders. I do not know if it will help with black widows but nothing lost if it does not. I had an outdoor storage unit that was full of spider webs and spiders and when I put...
Grind Up "Elephant" Sized Pills
Amen to all who say you should not crush the pills. I do it the very easy wasy and this should get me a lot of thumbs up. Take a spoon full of apple sauce or sour cream or pudding place the pill on it and just swallow. No problems and you will take your pills...
Hot Towels For Ingrown Hair
Laniegirl that is where I had it and it worked. Took a little time but it did work. My doctor told me to do it. Good Luck
Kindle and iPad For Reading Books
I also made a cover for both my Kindle and my IPAD. Makes it much easier to carry and hold. I get all my free books via the local library and also Amazon Free Kindle books. Why pay for books when you can get them free? Happy reading all.
Cleaning Burned Food Off Stove Top?
Apply the soft scrub and with an old credit card scrape it off. Works wonders.
Beeping Electric Fire Alarm?
I had that happen to me and it was driving me crazy. I finally went out and bought all new ones and replaced them. Bingo no more beeping. Good luck
Awesome Cleaner for Stains
Would be nice to know the name of the product.. Can you please post the name. (b)Editors Note: The full name name of the cleaner is L.A.s Totally Awesome All Purpose Cleaner
Spare Key For Car Door
Check my idea I posted on http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf50435816.tip.html Excellent way to have an extra key for car and house.
Old Credit Cards for Cleaning
I use mine to scrape the grid after cooking on my corning stove top. First I put Soft Soap and then I scrape it off with an old credit card.
Fill Out Important Dates on a New Calendar
I make my own birthday, anniversary, Christmas, Hanukah, Easter, Passover or whatever cards and I do them in advance. I have an accordion file that has the twelve months on the tabs. When I make a card for a certain person for a certain date I put it in the...
Crafts Using Window Blinds?
Do not throw away extra slats from your blinds. They have come in handy when I accidently broke a slat and needed to be replaced.
Use Paper Towels for Temporary Curtains
I had a problem with a lot of windows when we moved into our new home also. As we emptied our boxes we cut them open and just put them on the windowsill. That way we were able to remove during the day and privacy at night. Worked great.
"No Peel" Hard Boiled Eggs
To peel the hard boiled egg without having a lot of pieces you have to bang the largest end of the egg and then it the outer shell will just peel off. Do not bang the pointed end the larger end has the air and makes it very easy to peel.
Locked Your Car Keys In The Car?
I belong to AAA and they made a spare plastic key free to keep in my wallet. When I locked myself out I had the extra key in my wallet and opened the car door.
Return Junk Mail To Sender
I have been doing this for 50+ years. Everytime I have moved I started getting junk mail again, but after sending them back they stop. Good Luck
Quick Fix for a Broken Glasses Hinge
When an emergency comes and no screws to fix those glasses just put a toothpick in and break off excess. Works wonders in a pinch.
Burnt Sugar on a Smooth Top Stove?
I discovered in order to clean my glass top stove I use Soft Scrub and an old credit card to scrape the stove. It does not scratch and works like a charm. I keep an old credit card next to my stove for this purpose. Good Luck
Reuse Tissue Paper and Gift Bags
I have been using the comics from the newspaper or just using the paper. It is fun when they open the gifts and read the news, stock market or read the comics. Has a dual purpose without spending money to throw away.
Can My PC Remember My ThriftyFun Login Information?
icannotremember or idonotknow or forgetitallthetime are some of my favorites for emails that are less important to me. Otherwise I use my car license number which works just great. If I forget it I can look at my car.
