Removing Nail Polish from Jeans?
Try using Windex (window cleaner). Have not used it myself but my sister was able to remove a large area of nail polish from light beige carpet. She tried other things first and all they did was to smear it into a larger spot. She had read somewhere to try...
Getting Rid of Ants in the Kitchen
Have not tried this but read somewhere that ants hate cucumbers and that if you place the peel where the ants come in, it will repell them away. And its harmless.
Removing Skunk Odor from Dog?
So sorry for you as we have had that happen several times. We always use the baking soda and straight peroxide. You have to really soak and leave it on a few minutes and most of the time do it a second time. Each time the stink becomes less and less. We have...
Bleach Discolored My Silver Bracelet?
If I happen to drop a piece of my silver dinnerware in dish water with bleach, it tarnishes on the spot. I simply get out the silver polish and polish away. Works every time so please try a good brand of silver polish and remember to use a soft cloth to polish...
Paint Color Advice to Coordinate With Sage Green Sofa?
I would suggest that you think in terms of colors that are natural in nature. Think of tans, beige, coral, browns, even a different shade of green. If you think in terms of one palate it will all match together well. Sage is a beautiful color to work with.
Remedy for Toddler With Diarrhea and Diaper Rash?
My Dr. always prescribes a BRAT diet. Bananas, rice, applesauce and dry toast. Nothing that has any grease or oil. Not even butter. You can get Pedialyte at the grocery store as well as Pedialyte popcycles. It is extremely important that you keep the toddler...
Vitamin C To Keep Fruit Fresh
I have used Vit C tablets for a long time but I crush them,add to a small amount of water and this is what I put freshly sliced fruits into before canning, freezing or dehydrating. Prevents darkening, you get a bit more of Vit C and its practically free compared...
Making Pecan Pie With Butter Instead of Margarine?
I didnt know you could use anything but butter in a pecan pie! Beats everything else, hands down!
Homemade Pet Stain and Odor Removal?
I have used peroxide (plain old household type) and ammonia forever. 1 cup peroxide to 1 tablespoon of ammonia. I use this cleaning solution on so many things and it hasnt failed me yet. You might want to do a small test area first but I have not had it remove...
Cleaning a Dishwasher with Interior Stains?
I have used a package of dry KoolAid Lemonade sprinkled onto the bottom of the dishwasher and then run a light cycle. Only the Lemonade will work as it contains citric acid but it does work. If you are a cheese maker and have citric acid, a couple of tablespoons...
How Do I Dry Herbs?
Paula, I dry a variety of herbs and Lemon Basil is one of them. I pick the leaves early in the day after all dew or moisture is gone. I place a paper towel in the microwave on the turntable. Next, I spread out the leaves into one layer and try to not put one...
Defrost Frozen Vegetables Before Cooking
What a great idea! Your veggies would be done when the rest of the meal is ready and would have been cooked a fraction of time. You loose less nutrients this way and save electricity with the shorter cooking time. Thanks for a great tip! Trish
My Frugal Life: Lessons From My Mother
Julia, Thank you for a great read. I too grew up frugal and never felt like I missed a thing. We raised chickens and I remember going with my Gramps to the feed store and having him tell me to pick out a pretty bag as we knew it would soon become a dress for...
Prevent a Smelly Washer With Powdered Dishwasher Detergent
What a great tip and it uses something that most of us always have on hand! Thanks for a winner! Trish
Coleslaw in Jello
This sounds so unusual and I cant wait to try it. I love finding new ways to prepare the same old foods. Thanks and good luck with winning. Trish
Cleaning Pans With Baked On Food?
When I do something like this I usually just soak in a solution made with automatic dish washer detergent. What doesnt come right off then comes off with Bar Keepers Friend. This is the best cleaning product I have ever used! You can polish everything except...
Overnight Breakfast Bars
This sounds wonderful. Do they keep well and/or have you ever tried freezing them? There are only 2 of us at home now so it would take a while to eat all of them. However, I do LOVE easy breakfast ideas. Thank you!
Use Same Water for Cooking Vegetables
What a good idea. I have a friend who makes a pasta recipe and cooks the pasta first then the cauliflower and broccoli. Works and saves water and electricity.
How Many Tablespoons in a Stick of Butter?
William, Not all butter wrappers have the markings on them. Regular size stick = 8 Tbsps. 4Tbsps =1/4 cup so 8 Tbsps =1/2 cup, 1/3 cup is roughly 6 1/4 Tbsps. Hope this helps you. Banty
Growing Vegetables From Seeds?
Michelle, I love to try interesting things and I have planted and grown an unusual plant from a Mango seed. Yep, ate the Mango, cleaned the seed up a bit and stuck in a pot of potting soil. Took about a month and lo and behold up came a sprout. After its developed...
Decorated Frame and Camera Gift for Kids
I love this idea. It is a great gift and encourages the child to use their imagination, which is ususual these days. The frames could be decorated for any given holiday such as Christmas, Easter etc. I collect 4 leaf clovers and dry them flat in books. I am...
Buying Post Waffle Crisp Cereal?
I am sending you the email address of a site I stumbled upon by accident. I have ordered from them and they are professional and prompt. You can find many many items thought to be discontinued. You can even be put on a notification list for when they do get...
Recycled Valentine's Gift Bag
I often look for discontinued rolls of wall paper. Most are very pretty colors and are stronger than plain wrapping paper. And most are now pretreated with glue that just has to be wet and then placed on the box. You can find rolls suitable for children with...
Saying Yes to a Prom Invitation?
What a nice sounding and clever fellow. If you stick with the carrot cake idea, why not say something like; You are 24 karat! Would love to go! All of the others ideas are nice also. You can take orange bakeable clay and fashion a carrot with green top and...
Using Cloth Diapers With Rubber Pants?
When my son was a baby (1960s), the only thing available were cloth diapers. I always used rubber pants with these. You do have to change the diapers more often as they hold the urine and dont wick away from their bottoms. I always made sure I greased him up...
Buying a Stand Electric Mixer?
I purchased a KitchenAid Professional 5 about 3 years ago and really enjoy using it. It does every thing it was advertised to do. I have since purchased the Citrus juicer, pouring shield, food grinder, food tray and sausage stuffer. I bake a LOT of bread and...
Crafts Using Moss?
I live on a farm and we have several different types of moss. Most can be used for making beautiful wreaths. I take a straw wreath form and cover it gently with the Spanish Moss. Then I take the light and airy moss that grows on trees and start gluing onto...
Use Fabric from Old Clothing for Keepsakes
I would like to direct you to a favorite site that features clothes made from gently worn clothing. It is: www.ETSY.com. There are many patterns and the person who has this site is just so crafty and smart. Check it out. Very original.
Organizational Advice for a Packrat?
Start with 10 minutes at a time. We can stand anything for just 10 minutes. Tackle one area and stick with it for the allotted time. As you go from room to room pick up and take with you any item that doesnt belong there and find a place for it. If there isnt...
Use Blueprint Storage Box For Fabric Rolls
What a neat idea! That would be helpful for those of us who do a lot of sewing or quilting.
Removing Residue From Press and Seal?
There is a product called Goo Gone and just the tiniest bit will remove the sticky residue.
Inexpensive Alternative for Controlling Bugs?
Believe it or not, you can purchase inexpensive Catnip at the local pet shop. It is non toxic to pets and/or humans. Sprinkle it into drawers, on counter tops (Like at bedtime) and the darn things will just disappear! I have a friend who used this successfully...
