Remedies for Dog's Ear Infection?
Many long-eared dogs are prone to yeast infections. If this is the case with your dog, you could try over-the counter products used to treat womens vaginal yeast infections, such as Monistat (I buy the generic version). Just squeeze some of the cream on to...
Cardboard Tube Crafts?
Here is a link to a site that shows how to make wall art from toilet paper tubes: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=425158404190820&set=p.425158404190820&type=1&theater
Child Won't Go to School After Being Bullied?
If the school will not take care of this problem then call the police. Your daughter wasnt bullied, she was physically assaulted and that is a crime. In the meantime, you might want to consider home schooling, or changing schools.
Tips for Becoming Debt Free?
There are several ways to become debt-free. One is to file for bankruptcy. You will not lose your house or your car, and once you begin to file for bankruptcy, you will be protected so that your creditors can no longer hound you. It cost around $2500.00 to...
Overwhelmed by Parenting a Large Family?
It sounds like your 6 year old with behavior problems has ADHD. There are medications that will help him control his symptoms, but first he has to be diagnosed with ADHD. If you are against medicating your child, you could consider changing his diet. Two of...
Brown Bag Sandwich Ideas?
You could put chopped ham and cheese on a bun, and at lunch time they can microwave it for a few seconds until the cheese melts. Meatloaf sandwiches using homemade meatloaf is good, as is homemade egg salad or chicken salad. When you cook dinner for the family...
Working with an Aggressive Pit Bull?
You need to ask yourself What is more important to you, your dog or your children? I think you already know the answer.
Defining Elderly?
Im not sure there is a definitive answer to that. Im 66 years old, but I feel like Im in my 40s (its still nice to get the senior citizen discount, though). I didnt consider my Mother to be elderly until a few months before she died. It was when she needed...
Cooking from the Pantry?
Maybe you can find a few ideas here: http://havenofhome.blogspot.com/2009/02/my-pantry-cooking-challenge.html
Inexpensive Recipe Ideas for a College Student?
Chinese food is quick, inexpensive and easy to make, and youre in the perfect place to learn how to cook it. If I were in your position, I would buy a wok and a good knife, and ask some of my Chinese friends for lessons on how to cook some quick and inexpensive...
Curtain Color for Burgundy and Brown Room?
I would go with a cream or sage green, and make or buy some pillows to match the curtains.
Puppy Biting All the Time?
Here are some tips I found on the internet: http://www.cleverpuppies.com/stop-puppy-biting.html
Remedy for Runny Nose?
I have the same problem. On days when I dont have to go to work, I just let it run its course (no pun intended). On days when I do have to go to work, I take a Sudaphed PE. This is the type of Sudaphed they came up with when they were no longer allowed to sell...
Financial Help for Buying Natural Supplements?
While I do believe that supplements can be helpful in a wide variety of illnesses, I dont think its necessary to buy the expensive ones. Do a little research on what are the active ingredients in the supplements you want to buy, and then try to find those ingredients...
Decorating Apartment Walls Without Painting?
Here is a neat idea I saw on Pinterest: http://jensidea.blogspot.com/2011/06/easy-art-blocks.html
Using Rice in Dog Food Recipes?
It is okay to use rice in dog food, although I would recommend brown rice instead of white. Dog food should contain 16% protein, 10% fat, 44% carbohydrates, and 10% vitamin and minerals. The calories from protein should equal 20% of the dog food. Here is a...
Homemade Body Lotion Recipes?
I found recipe this on Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/pin/27021666484193320/
Homemade Sewing Gifts?
Here are some of my favorite websites for sewing and crafts: www.allfreesewing.com www.craftbits.com www.favecrafts.com
Peeling Hard Boiled Eggs?
I have never been able to make hard boiled eggs that are easy to peel, so finally I broke down and bought a product thats sold in our country called Eggies. Im sending you the link to their web-sight: https://www.geteggiestv.com/?tag=he|af&a_aid=4be47e4c6d099...
Dog Refuses to Drink Water?
Do you live in an area where the tap water it treated with chlorine and/or flouride? If so, your dog might not like the smell of these chemicals. You could try buying a gallon of bottled water that has absolutely no chemicals in it and see if he likes that...
Binding Off a Round Loom?
There are several videos on you tube that show you how to bind off on a knifty knitter loom. Here is a link to one of them: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c-9WEN3QJAI&feature=related
Cleaning Headlights?
My husband sprayed Pam on ours, then rubbed then with a soft clean cloth, and it cleared them up.
Help Paying Back Student Loans?
If you dont pay on your student loans, they can garnish up to 15% of your wages, take your income tax refunds and take a portion of some social security benefits, but they can NOT take your house, so please stop worrying about that. What you can do is apply...
Washer Leaking on Floor?
Here is a link to a site where you can ask a Kenmore Technician a question online: http://www.eanswer.com/appliance/?r=ppc|ga|9|HI%20-%20Appliances|Kenmore&JCLT=Kenmore&JPKW=a%20kenmore%20elite&JPDC=S&JPST=&JPAD=5822308989&JPAF=txt&JPCD=20100518&JPRC=1&gclid...
Dog Peeing and Pooping Inside When Left Alone?
Its not unusual for dogs to misbehave when they are left alone. Many people find it helpful to put their dog in a dog crate or pen when they go away (these can be bought at stores like Walmart, and at all pet stores). The crate should be big enough for the...
How Can I Stop My Dog Shivering?
My daughter has a Boxer that shivers, and she puts one of her husbands old sweaters on him. She puts his two front legs in the arms of the sweater and puts his head through the neck opening.
Making a Self Contained Sink?
There are several videos on you tube on how to make a portable self contained sink. Here is a link to one of them: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ULKcxb_Zqpg
Making a Self Contained Sink?
Her is a video from youtube that shows a very simple camhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YlLZLHE0_9g&feature=relatedp sink:
Shopping for Comfortable Clothes for Female Nursing Home Patient?
There is a mail order store named Haband that sells a lot of clothes with elastic waistbands. You can find them online at www.haband.com
Making a Baby Blanket on a Knifty Knitter Loom?
Here is a link to a pattern for a baby blanket using a knifty knitter. You can find more patterns in the archives on this site: http://www.provocraft.com/projects/projects.php?prdindex=kniftyknitter&dsp=project&idnum=40
Acne Remedy?
When you go to a dollar store you will find a very inexpensive product called Witch Hazel sold in the first aid department of the store. Witch Hazel is the main ingredient in Pro-Active, which is sold as a somewhat pricey acne remedy. You will also find facial...
Pattern for a Baby Dress Made from a Pillowcase?
If you Google making a dress from a pillowcase, you will come up with a lot of sites that have instructions, including a you tube video. Here is the link to one of those sites: http://bumblebeelinens.com/pillowcaseDress.php
Homemade Christmas Decorations?
Here are some suggestions for decorating your home in a winter wonderland theme: http://www.ehow.com/how_4610024_decorate-winter-wonderland-theme.html
Rhode Island Christmas Charities?
Its probably too late to apply for Christmas gifts from a charity, but if you are able to, you can earn some money to buy presents for your children. You can offer to clean someones house or watch their children, rack leaves, shovel snow, etc. Who knows, it...
Blue Cross/Blue Shield and Medicare Advice?
When my husband retired, his insurance payment was also around $400.00. We told them we didnt want this insurance, but they also said it was mandatory, so we found an insurance advocate in our state (PA) who wrote a letter to my husbands employer. They immediately...
Value of a Nat King Cole Album?
There is a Nat King Cole six album golden treasury set selling on Ebay for $9.95 plus shipping and handling. http://www.ebay.com/itm/OLD-NAT-KING-COLE-GOLDEN-TREASURY-ALBUM-SET-6-RECORDS-/280170540460?pt=Music_on_Vinyl&hash=item413b772dac
Live-in Grandmother No Longer Welcome in Daughter's Home?
If you honestly think they are planning to move away without you, its time for you to be pro-active. Start looking for places to live that you can afford. In PA where I live, we have subsidized housing for seniors. Maybe there is something similar in your area...
Free Online Craft Ideas for the Elderly?
Two of my favorite sites are: www.craftbits.com and www.favecrafts.com
Making Candles Fit into Candle Holders?
I take another used candle, light it, and let the wax drip into the candle holder. Then while the wax is still liquidy, I put my new candle in the holder and hold it in an upright position until the melted wax in the bottom cools.
Brown Paper Wallpaper Technique?
I think wrapping paper would be too flimsy to use for a wallpaper treatment, but you dont have to use brown paper bags either. You can buy brown craft paper in large rolls at places like Office Depot. Do a Google search for brown craft paper to find out where...
Making Paper Pellets for Pellet Stove?
Heres a link to a site that has instructions for making pellets out of paper. One of the things it says is to not use an office paper shredder because the paper pieces will not be small enough. Maybe a cross-cut shredder will work. http://www.ehow.com/how_6739797_make...
Removing Bugs from Vehicle?
Ive heard that a Mr Clean magic eraser sponge works great for removing bugs from cars.
Dog Pulling Hair Out?
Its possible your dog has allergies that make his skin itch. He could be allergic to something in his food, but its more likely hes allergic to something that is used when he is groomed. Many dogs (and people) are allergic to the artificial fragrances used...
Ear Ache Relief?
Your sons earache could be cause by fluid in his ears, also known as swimmers ear. Its not just from swimming, it could also be caused by water getting in his ear while showering or bathing. Here is a link to a site that has a recipe for homemade ear drops...
Redecorating on a Tight Budget?
Heres a link to a site that has plans for 101 homemade Christmas decorations. http://www.favecrafts.com/Christmas-Crafts/101-Easy-Christmas-House-Crafts/ct/1
Getting Work as a Longshoreman?
You could try to contact an International Longshoremans Union in Newark. Here is a list of eight ILA unions in New Jersey: http://www.unions.org/unions/new-je ... onal-longshoremen%27s-association/16
Getting Work as a Longshoreman?
Oops! My first post had a link that did not work. Try this one: http://www.unions.org/unions/new-jersey/30/international-longshoremen%27s-association/16
Leftover Steak Recipes?
Make a beef stir-fry (I use frozen stir-fry vegetables), and serve it over rice.
Free or Cheap Cellphones?
SafeLink Wireless provides a free cell phone and a limited number of voice minutes each month for low-income-eligible families (one per family). There is also a plan called Straight Talk that provides plans for as low as $30.00 a month.
5 o'clock is Staring You in the Face, Quick Meal Ideas?
I keep a bag of frozen stir fry vegetables in the freezer for occasions like this. Cut some pork or chicken into small pieces so they cook up quickly in a little oil. Better yet, save your leftover meat and keep it in a container in the freezer for when you...
5 o'clock is Staring You in the Face, Quick Meal Ideas?
Another one of my favorite quick meal ideas is using the crock pot. When you get up in the morning, toss your ingredients in the crock pot, then when you get home in the evening, dinner will be waiting for you. Or if you dont have time in the morning, you could...
Kitchen Cabinet Paint Color Advice?
I dont have any advice about paint color, but I do have advice about painting over laminate. First, you have to sand every inch of your cabinets with 220 grit sandpaper (I would remove the doors, and all hardware, and lay them on a flat surface). Then clean...
Agriculture Among the Olmecs?
Here is a cut and paste from Wikipedia: Despite their size, San Lorenzo and La Venta were largely ceremonial centers, and the majority of the Olmec lived in villages similar to present-day villages and hamlets in Tabasco and Veracruz.[82] These villages were...
Chicken Recipes for a Large Group?
Here is a link to a site that has a chicken and biscuit pot pie recipe to serve 100 people: http://www.cdkitchen.com/recipes/recs/455/Chicken_And_Biscuit_Pot_Pies_f53912.shtml
Treating a Dog's Ear Infection?
When we took our dog to the vet for an ear infection, He gave us a bottle of Oxyfresh ear wash to use after we were done giving him his medication. He said to put the ear wash in his ear every week or two to prevent another infection. I googled Oxyfresh ear...
Helping a 6 Month Old Sleep Through the Night?
Youre right in that many babies fight going to sleep, but once he gets to sleep there is something that is making him wake up again, and that seems to be the real problem. Is his room too light, too dark, too noisy, too hot, too cold, too humid, too dry? Is...
Free Computer Training for Senior Citizens?
Many states offer free college courses for senior citizens. Ive enclosed a link to a site that lists information for senior education for each state: http://www.seniorresource.com/senioreducation.htm
Project to Make a House Out of Waste Materials?
This is a link to a site that has instructions for making a log house using a cardboard box, lots of twigs, some pebbles and other household items: http://www.enchantedlearning.com/crafts/dwelling/twighouse/
Project to Make a House Out of Waste Materials?
In my last post, I sent you a link for making a log house. If you dont live in an area where you have garden waste, like twigs, you can also use rolled up newspaper for the logs or rolled up pages from a magazine. look around your home and use your imagination...
Selling Vintage Encyclopedia Sets?
There is a 25 volume set of Funk & Wagnells from 1959 selling on Ebay for $89.95. This could be a starting place for pricing your books.
Freezing Green Peppers to Stuff Later?
I freeze my peppers already stuffed. I prepare the stuffed peppers the way I usually do, but I dont cook them. Then I put them on a foam plate and cover them with plastic wrap or a freezer bag, and put them in the freezer. When Im ready to eat them I let them...
Back to School Clothes?
Is your daughter able to work? She could get a part time job and buy her own clothes for school. She doesnt have to buy brand new clothes, she could learn to shop at thrift stores, or at the clearance racks at retail stores like Wal-Mart. Also here is a link...
Planting Lawn Alternatives?
Here is a link to a site that has lots of information about the different grass alternatives: http://eartheasy.com/grow_lawn_alternatives.htm
Treating Dog's Joint Pain?
You can give your dog a Glucosamine supplement that contains MSM. MSM is a natural pain killer. We dont buy the stuff made just for pets, because they always seem to charge extra for over-the-counter pet meds. We just buy a good quality supplement and give...
Magazine Bead Jewelry
Your jewelry is beautiful! And I love the step-by-step pictures. I have a ton pf old magazines, and Im going to try this as soon as possible.
Remedy for Pimples and Oily Skin?
I use Witch Hazel on my skin and it works great. Witch Hazel is the main ingredient in Pro-active, but you can buy it at a dollar store for a lot less. While youre there, buy a package of cotton rounds. Wash your face in the morning and evening, and after its...
Remodeling an Older Mobile Home?
Just Google remodeling a mobile home and you will find lots of links to ideas.
Refinishing a China Hutch?
Heres a link to a video on how to refinish furniture: http://www.5min.com/Video/How-to-Refinish-Furniture-142812180
Getting Rid of Flies Outside?
Make sure your yard is very clean. If you have dogs, clean up their poop everyday. If you have cats, clean up any dead critters they might have brought home for you. Clean up all decaying plants. Make sure your trash cans have lids that fit tight, and get rid...
What Can I Make With These Ingredients?
Here is a link to a site where you give them your ingredients and theyll find a recipe for you: http://www.recipematcher.com/
Above Ground Pool Has Very Cloudy Water?
There are chemicals you can buy that clarify the water, and will clear up the cloudiness. Ask the folks where you buy your pool chemicals and they should be able to help you.
Growing Cherry Tomatoes?
It seems to me that the main reason for having more than one plant is so that the bees can fly back and forth pollinating the flowers.
Homemade Dog Treats for Pets with Allergies?
This is the recipe I use: 2 Cups Flour 2 Cups Oatmeal 2 Cups Buckwheat Flour 3/4 Cup Chunky Peanut Butter 2-1/2 Cups Hot Water 2 Tbs Molasses Mix all ingredients together. The dough will be very sticky, so I put it in the refrigerator until cool. This makes...
Treating Red and Itchy Outer Ears?
I heard on the news last week that some cell phones contain nickel, and if you are allergic to nickel, you will get itchy ears. I agree with Summer, just use hydrocortizone cream from the dollar store, but you might also try an antihistamine. These are sold...
Will My Child Receive SSI?
This is a link to the Social Security site: http://www.ssa.gov/survivorplan/ww&os2.htm
Painting Tile Print Wallpaper to Look Like Worn Tin Tiles?
Its called anaglypta and if you google it there are many different sites with ideas for faux painting it. Here is a link to one site: http://www.repcolite.com/Pages/Painting-Your-Backsplashes/
Protecting a Screen Door from Cats?
We buy wire mesh from the hardware store or from Lowes, and use that to cover the screen on our door. Just cut a piece slightly larger than the screen and attatch it to the door, using screws and washers.
New Firepit Provides Little Heat But Lots of Smoke?
You need to make sure that your fire is getting air underneath the wood, down where the coals are. If your fire pit has some kind of vents on the undersides, then they should be open. If there are no vents, then you need to build your fire in such a way that...
Can I Buy a Knifty Knitter Instructional DVD?
You can buy one at Amazon.com. Here is the link: http://www.amazon.com/American-Knitters-Round-Knitting-Instructional/dp/B000GK3G96/ref=sr_1_1?tag=thrif06-20
New Firepit Provides Little Heat But Lots of Smoke?
Here is a tutorial on how to build a fire: http://www.wikihow.com/Build-a-Fire
Making A Shaggy Dog Out Of Yarn?
Heres a pattern complete with pictures: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf26523514.tip.html
Thrifty Easter Ideas?
I agree with all that has been written here, buy Easter baskets, stuffed animals, etc at thrift stores and buy small toys at one of the Dollar Stores. When my girls were young, I made all of our Easter candy at home. With the price of candy being so high, it...
Toilet Paper Advice For Septic Tanks?
Scot Tissue says Safe for septic tanks right on the package. Weve used it for years without any problems. Stay away from products like Charmin. They are the worst for septic tanks.
Holistic Treatment for Dog's Yeast Infection?
I dont know if its holistic or not, but I put a couple of tablespoons of yogurt in my dogs food. I know this part is not holistic; I put Monistat cream (for vaginal yeast infection) in my dogs ears to stop an infection. You could also research the effect that...
Setting Up a Simple Budget?
Here is a very helpful article on budgeting: http://www.livingonadime.com/make-budgeting-easier/ It comes from one of my favorite websites: www.livingonadime.com Good Luck!
Setting Up a Simple Budget?
One of the best places to save money is in your food budget. This site has a menu that will feed 4 to 6 people for $70.00 a week, and it comes complete with a shopping list, recipes and an action plan: http://www.hillbillyhousewife.com/70dollarmenu.htm
Paying a Large Dental Bill?
Go to: www.carecredit.com. They finance healthcare bills, and you can make monthly payments. Please dont agree to any dental work that you dont absolutely need. Sometimes dentists try to talk you into procedures that are purely cosmetic, and its hard to make...
Dog With an Ear Infection?
When we have to put drops in our labs ears, it takes two of us. My husband holds the dog (he kind of hugs it real close), and I put the drops in. Ive also started putting a couple of tablespoons of yogurt in the dogs food every day, and this seems to have stopped...
Purl Stitch for Knifty Knitter Loom?
This video shows several different stitches, including the purl stitch: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pclJ7gUvEAY&feature=PlayList&p=9D455FE42A8CD377&playnext=1&playnext_from=PL&index=2
Free Knifty Knitter Pattern for Adult Booties?
This site is full of free knifty knitter patterns: http://www.knittingpatterncentral.com/directory/loom_knitting.php
