Yes Virginia, You Can Freeze Milk
When I was raising my 3 sons I would buy 10 gallons of milk every Friday pay day...3 would stay in frig and the rest went into the freezer....when one was gone another one came out of the freezer....I always took out about 1/4 cup of milk before freezing and...
Rodent Eating Potted Plants on Deck?
This is the first year I have had the same problem....what I found is the possums are coming in on the deck and pulling the plants out....I tried hot sauce...no good ...black pepper..no good....then I shaved up some Irish Spring (original) soap...we have used...
Hummingbird Feeders and Raccoons
They are very good at that ...I had to hang mine way our away from my deck rails ...funny to watch them though they are really good at tipping the feeder and drinking them dry....
Making Microwavable Heating Pads?
I have been making these for years for craft shows....I use fleece material and put raw white rice in them and one of the favorite things to also add was some broken up cinnamon sticks...crunch them up about 1 stick per bag...one thing about using fleece you...
Recycling Used Candles to Make New Ones?
I bought an old crock pot at the thrift store and I use a knife to cut out the wax of the old candles...I keep it until I have a lot of it...then I melt it down by colors and when it is melted I pour into and old cake pan and let it harden...then take out the...
Repurposing Dry Cleaner's Plastic to Crochet
Since we have been getting plastic bags from stores I have been making door mats...with the different colors from different stores they make great rugs....I made them for all my kids for their homes....they are great in the summer but I bring them in during...
Some Potato Chip Tricks
I always have a lot of crumbs in different kinds of potato chips because the grandkids always munch them. I squash them down and put in a jar and use them for my meatloaf. Sometimes, I have BBQ and regular chips. Makes the meatloaf really good.
Turkeys Visit Birdfeeder
We have about 50 turkeys that come in every day and they wait till I fill the feeder and then they empty it fast. They wander through our yard if I havent filled the feeder yet and they go to the neighbors and empty his then come back and wait for me. They...
Recipes Using Zucchini
My familys favorite zucchini recipe is Fried Zucchini. I slice the zucchini, in rounds with skin on, and dip it in egg and milk then shake it in flour and then fry in pan with 1/4 inch oil of your choice...when they are browned put on paper towels to drain...
Fabrics to Use for Making Rice Heat Therapy Bags?
Hi. I use fleece and have sold hundreds of them. I make them 12 inches by 12 inches and when you heat them 2-3 minutes you get a moist heat. My people that buy them come back year after year to buy more. Good luck. Barb from Michigan
Saving Money on Your Grocery Bill?
Hi. I have lived on a very low income for years and have started going to the dollar stores before I go to the grocery store. You can get a lot of your items much cheaper than the grocery stores. Then things I cant find there I try to have coupons or watch...
Reusing Dryer Sheets
Hi. I have another way to save on dryer sheets. When I get my new box I have a jar sitting on the dryer. I put 2 sheets in it and fill with water. Every time I use a sheet I put it in the jar. Then when the box is empty I have a jar full of very well scented...
Places of Interest Near Lake Michigan?
Hi Bonnielou, I live in Rothbury, Mi and we are half way up the west coast of Michigan. You can travel the lake shore and see all kinds of neat things. The town to the south of us has the Worlds Largest working weather vane. There are all small towns up the...
Cooking Venison Without the Gamey Taste?
Hi Barb, I cook venison all the time and when I fry the steaks I usually fry some onions and green peppers in the pan first then add the steaks...really good that way. I live in Michigan too. A lot of venison eaters here. Use the onions and green peppers with...
Healthy Concession Stand Food Ideas?
Hi Dana, I ran our youth football consession stand for 2 years and we had a big jar of dill pickles and we sold a lot of them. Something no one else had. dameemag from Michigan
My Mother is Nagging Me About My Weight?
Hi. The first thing you have to do is think of YOURSELF. My mother was the same way all my life. I am 61 and still overweight as far as my mother thinks. We are not all alike. There are small people and big people. You have to be happy with who you are. That...
Homemade Heat Packs for Children?
Hi Kayc, I make and sell the rice bags and I make them out of fleece, then microwave them 2-3 minutes. You get a nice moist heat with the fleece and you can find all kinds of patterns. You can also put them in the freezer for the little boo boos the little...
How to Control Deer in Your Garden?
Hi Sherrie, We live back in the woods and have all kinds of deer so we have tried all kinds of things. Finally we put 6 metal stakes around the garden and ran 2 strands of 20 lb fish line around it. One at about 3 feet and one at 1 foot. They will walk up to...
Uses for Pizza Boxes?
Hi Christy, I have some boxes too and I have 3 grown sons so I am going to make pizza placemats and coasters and give them to the boys and familys as one of their Christmas gifts...I dont have a pattern yet but will either make them out of material or crocheted...
Power Of Attorney For Elderly Parent
Hi...I am going throught this at the present time and thankfully my mother put me as power of attorney 12 years ago and we also put her house in all three of our names...my brothers, mothers and mine....with all benifits going to survivors....this way they...
Thrifty Shopping Tips
Hi...In 33 states there is an organization called Angel Food...it delivers to a location once a month..you order and pay $25. a month in advance and pick up on delivery day...You get $80. worth of food for the $25....It is also namebrand food...try checking...
Musty Smelling Yarn?
Hi..I put the yarn in the bags you get onions in and tie them ...I wash in regular laundry soap but I add about a 1/4 cup of baking soda to the wash...then I put them in the dryer with a dryer sheet....good as new....I have done this many times.
Plastic Bag Hooked Rug
Hi...For those not knowing what hook rug canvas is ,well it is the canvas you usually use do make latch hook rugs with yarn...I just use plastic bags instead...you can buy it at craft stores by the yard....or watch yard sales or the thrift stores..Hope this...
Plastic Bag Hooked Rug
Hi...I started doing the hook rugs by buying a small kit or ask at one of your craft stores..you have to have a special hook for the project..it is called a hook rug hook or latch hook.. The basic thing to do is put your hook through one post of the canvas...
Uses for Coffee Mugs?
For Christmas gifts I put a pack of hot chocolate, a couple of hersheys kisses, a few mini marshmellows and a candy cane..makes a really great gift for co-workers,teachers, mailmen, and paper deliver...anyone you want to give a little gift...there are such...
Hooked Rug?
Hi Shel, You can buy a kit and get a lot of info on how to make the rugs..I find lots of kits at yard sales and goodwill....I have been making the hook rugs out of the plastic shopping bags that you get when you are shopping...I cut the bags into 4 inch strips...
Water Bottle Crafts?
Hi...I have sent my grandkids little gifts through the mail in the plastic bottles..they love it...Just cut a slit in the side to fill the bottle and then use clear packing tape and seal and put your address lable over the slit..the postman love them..they...
Crafts Using Formal Dresses?
Hi..I bought a red velvet dress for a dollar and made 12 fancy Barbie dresses out of it and still had material left over..I also made Barbie hand bags out of it...I look for those fancy dresses that you can get cheap...use your imagination and have fun....
