Rehashing Frugal Living After a Death
I went through an agent that has helped me in the past. I dont have deductibles or co-pays and my medications are basically zero.
Storing Sugar Pills For Diabetes
I use ReliOn glucose tablets. You can find them at Walmart, $7 for 2 bottles, 50 per bottle.
Spoon Rest To Keep Counters Clean
PERFECT!!! I got a household of coffee drinks and I got a few of these lids. Great solution.
Using Colored Stitch Markers as Hook Size Indicators
Here is the image (sorry, my camera and I are having relationship issues).
Reusing a Wicker Tissue Box
I have a thing about saving boxes (ask the hubby..LOL!). Every so often, we buy ramen by the 12-pack. I save those boxes and use them to organize my large bathroom cabinet. Easier to find stuff this way.
Use Eyeglass Case To Store Small Items
I use mine to carry a tube of cold sore medication, a small vicks inhaler tube, a carmex tube and some antihistamine. Usually these things get lost in my bottomless bag.
Pre-treat Stains Immediately
I do this as well. I use Spray and Wash roll-up stick (looks like a deodorant stick) and the stain happens and when I do clothes, the stain is gone after washing!
Social Security Disability Benefits?
Yes, your child can receive funds from Social Security. Just fill out the forms at your local SS office and take it from there. My daughter gets funds even though she does not live with me and it helps her father out at the beginning of each month.
Internet Security Software Advice?
I am using AdAware for free for years, with Essentials as a backup. No problems on this end.
Really Saving Money at Walmart
As of October, 2016, Walmart no longer honor competitor ads. This is a bummer because I enjoyed trying to save money on stuff (especially groceries).
Recycle, Get Organized and Save Money
I get ramen boxes off and on. I grabbed a couple this last time and put decorative duct tape around them. One box holds all my medications for when I do my weekly fill-up. The other one is my snack stash, usually granola bars and cheese crackers.
Organize Buttons In Clear Film Cannisters
We use old prescription bottles for the same thing, as well as for beads. It works great! Theresa
Nursing Cover-up?
I crochet shawls up as a hobby and give them away for Christmas. If you wish for a pattern, I am working on one right now and will be glad to email you the pattern. Just put Shawl pattern in the subject line. Theresa
Newborn Kitten Eyes Not Opening?
Sounds like the kitten has an eye infection going on. Best thing to do is to get some antibiotic drops from a vet (about $7 to $10) and apply one drop per eye. My apartment manager finds kittens all over the complex and some of them have the same situation...
Removing Microsoft's Anti Virus Program?
Start button>Control Panel>Add or remove programs. Click on the anti-virus program and then remove. Believe me...I just rebuilt a computer from a salvage and had to delete several items that was making my computer slower than syrup...LOL!
Dog Vomits Everything But Liquids?
Have the vet do bloodwork to ensure there is not an infection taking over. Also check her electrolytes. Keep her fluids up. Do the broth routine with water as well. I went thru a similiar situation after surgery 3 years ago . If it was not for continious IV...
Tool Bar for MS Word Disappeared?
If you have Word up, you can right click on the bar section and get that bar back up. if not, email me at tlbuck AT hotmail.com or Shahar_Thorne AT yahoo.com (much better) and send me an image of what you got. I can take it from there. Theresa
Fundraising for a Band Trip?
Ask some of the local businesses for a monetary donation through the band boosters organization. It is an excellent tax credit for the business and it shows the public that the businesses support the local youth.
Laundry Sock Bags?
I use to have a crocheted bag for my bras and stuff (especially trousers socks) that worked GREAT, especially in the dryer. A simple lingere(?) bag will do and most stores sell those.
Call To Save Wal-Mart's Fabric Department
This is happening to only a few Walmarts where there are fabric stores in the same area. If the town does not have a Hancocks, Jo Anns, Micheals and other stores along those lines, Walmart will keep the fabrics instore. I live in a town without such a store...
Call To Save Wal-Mart's Fabric Department
I just got off the phone and though SOME STORES are going to be remodeled and the newer ones might not have the inventory such as the fabric stores do have, it will no longer be called fabrics and crafts but as Celebrations. Walmart will still sell some fabric...
Free Crochet Patterns Online
Heres more! http://www.crochetpatterncentral.com http://www.crochetnmore.com/123freepat.htm http://shonasplace.greycastle.net/index.html Also check out the crochet_peaches, a Yahoo group where I got some of the links from.
Pictures from My Garden
It looks like a Barbara My Love, but I am not sure. I recommend looking here for verification. http://www.bearded-iris.co.uk Theresa
Why do cats "knead"?
It is similiar to when a kitten kneads its mother for milk. The cat is showing complete trust in you, like a kitten does to its mother.
Skunk in My Garage?
YUCK!!!! I dont envy you...but then we get skunks spraying up here as well. Try scrubbing the concrete area with some tomato sauce or lemon juice. The boxes are a lost cause. Also call Animal Control in Bexar county to see if they can help relocate the family...
Removing Carbon from a Pan Bottom?
Most likely it is a cast iron skillet. Mom used (and still does) to get a pile of leaves burning and toss her skillet into the fire to cook that mess off. Just make sure there is not a burn ban first. If it is something else, let us know. Usually I use brillo...
Look At Resale And Vintage Shops For Prom
I also recommend looking at the clearance racks of high-end stores like Dillards, Macys and others. I found a lovely purple gown and jacket there that I am going to wear for my wedding for $22.50, original price was $160!!!!!
Hot Chocolate Oatmeal
When I have oatmeal, I toss in an handful of chocolate chips. Taste just like chocolate oatmeal cookies!
Getting Schools Supplies When School Gets Out
After KAtrina, a bunch of offices NOT affected by the storm decided to use the insurance money to redo their offices. A bunch of us divers were able to get some computers, printers and furniture for nothing.
Fast Food Boxes for Moving
I like getting the boxes from liquor stores for glasses and flatware. Just keep the thin inserts for the bottles and you have compartments for your glasses!
Recurring Boil?
Usually when a boil is recurring, its due to an underlaying infection. Go to your doctor for some bloodwork and to get a prescription for antibiotics. I have the same problem and a simple $4 prescription of antibiotics took care of the infection.
Saving Money on Meat
One thing that I love doing is taking the local grocery ads and using them at Wal-mart Supercenter. This way, we dont go driving from store to store, saving time and gas this way. It is also perfect for use with the family packs. Theresa
Storage Solution for a Mobile Home
I am a yarn addict (major crocheter) so I have to be creative with yarn storage. I use 18+ gallon storage for most of my yarn. I also got some large space saver bags that do the trick as well. If I am doing a project, it goes into a tote bag so I can take it...
Inexpensive, Attractive Waste Basket
I got a 5-gallon container from my local Pizza Hut that they usually mix sauces in. Since this one had a crack in the top, it serves as a quickie trashcan for when I am spotchecking the living room, afterwards, as a foot rest because my legs tend to swell a...
