Can I grow Angel Trumpet Plants from Seed?
They grow all over my neighborhood; is it just too cold to start them from seed?
Vinegar for Cleaning Bird Cages
What a beautiful Moluccan! Thanks for the tip; the most important thing for me being safe for parrots. I will give this tip a try. P.S. I have an M2 as well; his name is Tinker, and he is 15 years old.
Parakeet's Beak Long and Deformed?
Normally, in birds, a birds beak will get severely overgrown if it has a liver problem, which is caused by an all-seed diet. All breeds of birds need a variety of foods, just like humans do. Please take your bird to a certified avian vet, he can trim the beak...
Cleaning Your Birdcage
Please do no use white-out on your bird cages; one little nibble and your bird would be poisoned. White-out is very toxic. Mark your bars with a little colored string of yarn or something, it will give the bird something to play with as well. Best wishes.
Use Scrubs as Pajamas
I always liked the very soft cotton ones; a little more expensive, but the comfort was well worth it to me when I was wearing them everyday.
Make Your Own Address Book
I dont like to use a computer for things like this; I have had too much bad luck with computers crashing and losing all the things that I wanted to save. It is a possibility to back up files and things like this on thumb-drives and such, but Id much rather...
Name Ideas for a Full Service Cleaning and Yard Work Business?
All Around The House - (Full Service For House And Yard)
Soak Bird Cage Grates in Kiddie Pool
This is, of course, a swimming pool that you do not use for any other purpose.
Tinker (Moluccan Cockatoo)
He goes through cycles with his feathers, Robyn. His good side is to the camera in the ice cream cone picture, but his other side is not too pretty. His chest feathers are trying to grow out, due to wearing the collar, but I knew when I adopted him that he...
Pugsley (Puggle)
Pugsley is a beautiful dog! Can I ask you what the fabric thing is that he is playing with? I found one at the thrift store, and have no idea what it is. Im guessing a crate cover? Thanks. Carole
Scenery (Monterey Bay, CA)
Sorry, forgot to mention in the photo, that the persons are myself and my 3 year old granddaughter. That day was a very special day for us, and Im glad that my daughter-in-law had the foresight to snap the photo. Memories.
On-Line Friends Matching Sites?
I have the same problem. I am married, semi-retired, volunteer with an avian rescue group, love animals, love to shop at yard sales and thrift shops, and love to try to save money, etc.; but do not meet people to make friends with. I am not looking for male...
Removing Mildew from Garments
Ive used this recipe many times when my children were little, and it was the only thing that would get the formula stains out of baby clothes. Of course, I washed the baby clothes several times to get the chemicals out. When you get lots of hand-me-downs, you...
Donate Blood When You Can
As part of my EMT training, I was honored to be able to observe how some organs were harvested, and I must say that I was very impressed at how respectfully the patient was handled and treated. That time of life is never easy for any of us, and it takes a very...
Homemade Bird Toys
Good ideas! I always save any toy parts that are still good after the bird has has their fun with them, and reconstruct and reconfigure to make new toys. Thanks for the article!
Can Birds Get Fleas?
No, birds dont get fleas. Ive been around many a bird, and I have never seen one with fleas. They can get mites, but Ive not seen that either; and Ive seen lots of birds from volunteering at avian rescue. When birds pick their feathers to the point of losing...
Reviews of Temperpedic Mattresses?
My husband and I bought a memory-foam knock-off mattress and mattress-topper from Sams Club, and have not regretted it at all. It does help your back pain, and now, I hate having to go somewhere where I dont have my memory-foam mattress. I dont think that you...
Craft Uses for Small Plastic Bottles?
I use them for craft items; glitter, beads, small split rings, metal jewelry pieces, etc. Or you could use them for putting your lotions, shampoo, conditioner, etc, for when you go on a trip.
My Frugal Life: I Love The Internet!
If you are talking about FreeCycle, no you dont have to pay s/h. You arrange with the person that has the item, to either meet them somewhere, or pick it up at their house.
Keeping Land Hermit Crabs as Pets
Very informative article, thanks for posting. I have been wanting to get a couple of crabs for a while now, and I like to be informed on anything that I do. Great job, thanks.
Keeping Insects Out of Bird Food Bags?
I always keep mine in the freezer. I only take out enough for a couple of days, and store the rest in the freezer until I need to take some out. What I take out, I store in a sealed plastic container. The container that I use for small bird pellets, I store...
Storage Solutions for a Small Car?
I bought some bucket seat covers one time, that had pockets built-in. They had a fair amount of pockets on them, if you think that this might be an option, instead of hanging from the dash.
Mop Floor with Dishwasher Detergent
Are you talking about using automatic dishwasher detergent, or dish detergent that squirts out of a bottle? I would think that either of these would be too abrasive or harsh for a floor. I just use plain water, or a combination of water and vinegar; (a cup...
How to (or Not) Administer Medicine to an Ungrateful Bird
Piece of cake from then on out, of all things. I now syringe feed him almost every day, to let him know that Good things come in syringes, and havent had any problems since. Heck, I can outsmart a two-year-old, (well, a 15 year old, that acts like a two-year...
How to (or Not) Administer Medicine to an Ungrateful Bird
Carol101: So sorry about your precious AG, I have one as well, and know how smart and personable that they are. You love them like you never thought that you would. I never in a hundred million years thought that I would become the bird person that I have become...
Alternative Uses for Elastic Hair Bands?
I use them like rubber bands; for anything that would call for a rubber band, I substitute the elastic hair bands. They are stronger, and last longer.
Take Pets With You On Errands
I would never take my pet on an outing where he was not allowed to go into the establishment with me, and left in a car, either hot or cold, by himself to suffer the elements. I assumed that regular people would know that take them along when you know that...
Wildlife: Fish (Mud-Puppy?)
Hahaha, no wonder they call them Mud-Puppies, or Mud-Whatevers, if they dive around in the mud. Wicked looking critters, arent they?
Be Careful What Your Bird Plays With
This is what my Moluccan did to my watch band in about 3 big chomps. Owie owie owie!
Product Review: Pet Hair Eliminator Broom
Gonna hunt me one down and give it a try; thanks for the tip!
Store Children's Books on Plate Stacker
This is a great idea; turn the holder on its side, and you can get even more books in there, and they wont fall over, either. Time for Carole to hit the thrift store and see if I can find some of these holders!
What Draws Us to the Farmer's Market?
The fact that most everything is grown locally; (there are big warehouses there, where produce is shipped in daily; the farmers come in on a daily basis, and are in a different area.) The farmers vegetables are fresher, and taste better, but sometimes you have...
Store Food Waste in Freezer Until Garbage Day
Great idea! (if you dont have a compost pile, that is, LOL.)
Homemade Door Screen
I like this tip, Ive often thought about doing it myself. And if we ever get moved into the house that we started building two years ago, that tip just might solve the problem of the 30 windows that we bought from a salvage yard that didnt have screens included...
Homemade Door Screen
This is a great tip Robyn. My husband made less than $15,000 last year because construction completely shut down, and I cannot get a job for various reasons. I dont have money to repair a screen door either, and being thrifty and creative is a way of life for...
Getting Rid of a Nesting Pigeon?
It actually wont be there long, in about three weeks the eggs will hatch, couple or three more weeks and the babies will be gone. Just make sure to rig the planter to where they wont come back next year. Put something inside, like the previous poster suggested...
Pea Plants Turning Yellow?
You dont say what kind of peas they are. If they are little green English peas, and the temperature is getting too hot, then the peas will start to turn yellow and die from the heat. English peas are a spring crop.
Use Covered Bucket as Stool
I use a bucket in my garden too; I also use a plastic milk crate. Your garden looks beautiful, and the picture is great! You should enter this picture in your local county fair. Blessings.
Straightening a Leaning Tree?
About the only thing that I can think of to do, is to try to start training it to grow upright. Place a stake on either side of the tree, attach a wire to each stake, cover wire with a garden hose to avoid harming the tree; run the wires in opposing directions...
Armen The Dog
We had an Eskimo Spitz that someone dropped off at our house years ago that would smile like that. When she first got dropped off, I thought that she was going to try to bite me when she did that, but soon realized that she was smiling. We had that dog for...
Cell Phone Tips
Turn your cell phone on vibrate when you are in a public place, such as a movie theater. Also, dont talk on your phone when you are called into the doctors office. If you are on the phone when your name is called, end the conversation. Same goes for when you...
Carlos (Blue and Gold Macaw)
Awesome, hes beautiful! Im so happy that he has found a wonderful home where he feels secure, and that you all love him like you do. Blessings!
Dizzy (Yellow Sided Green Cheek Conure)
Awwww, shes so sweet! I have a maroon-bellied Conure, and I dearly treasure that bird. Conures are a wonderful choice for a first bird, they are so out-going and friendly; they make great pets. Its awesome how smart birds are, and how they so quickly become...
Moving to Alabama?
Culture shock indeed! Lots of differences, do you have any questions in particular? I have lived in Alabama my whole life; you can message me if you want. Blessings.
Moving to Alabama?
Housing prices are a lot different too; what you would pay for a sub-standard house in California, you would get a gorgeous house, with a much bigger yard, in Alabama.
Product Review: NutriSystem
Thanks for taking the time to review this product for us; I have always wondered how it works. I had already decided that it wasnt for me, for several reasons. The main reason being, I dont usually keep to the standard breakfast foods for breakfast, and so...
Child's Cherry Costume?
What about getting one of those big exercise balls, and cutting holes for arms and legs, and then covering it with red fabric. Make a stem and a leaf out of craft foam. Good luck.
Use Press and Seal for Sticky Bird Paper
Im sorry to seem dense, but I have 6 birds and have never heard of this kind of paper. Could you please explain what this is used for? Im all for anything that could make my life easier. Thanks!
Use Press and Seal for Sticky Bird Paper
I think that I might give this sticky paper a try (on the small birds cages), it would be too expensive for the big birds. Thanks for the tip.
My Frugal Life: Learning from the Tightwad Gazette
Love those books! I go back and re-read them every so often, just to make sure Im still doing my best to be as thrifty as possible. :)
What Do You Think of Facebook?
I have a facebook account, and enjoy it very much. It is a great way to connect with people that you have lost touch with, and to stay in touch with people that you are in frequent contact with. You can set your profile to where only the ones that you choose...
Building a Pet Gate?
Id get a plastic lattice panel at your local home-improvement store, cut it into panels, and edge each panel with thin wood of some kind, fasten panels together with hinges, and make more than you think that you will need so that you can zig-zag it and make...
Buying Wooden Privacy Fence Panels?
You can place an ad on Craigslist in your area, under wanted. Sometimes people have leftovers from a project that they have completed, and would like to get some of their money back for items not used. Good luck.
Squash Vine Borers?
When I planted my squash this year, I placed 1/2 of a tube from a roll of toilet paper over the plants before they got too large to do so. (Its supposed to cover the stem of the plant, making it impossible for the vine borer to climb the stem.) It worked pretty...
Goo Gone Smell On Clothing?
My suggestion would be to let it air out in full sun until the smell is gone; shouldnt take too long. Just check often for color-fastness and smell. Ive used this method many times, and it works pretty good. Good luck.
Making Wooden Toys to Sell?
I have a book that is about making wooden toys that I will be glad to mail to you, if you can send me your address. Blessings. Carole
Buy Each Child Their Own Colored Towel
This tip did not work for me when my children were little. Everyone would complain that they hung their towel up, but that someone else would knock it onto the floor to get tromped on, and dirtied. I abandoned the idea after failing to get to the bottom of...
