Remedy for Toddler With Diarrhea and Diaper Rash?
My daughter is 20 mos and never really had diaper rash until she got what you are describing. Her poo looked like cookie dough (sorry for that visual, but its the best description). It was pale and the same consistency. This was not usual for her. Turns out...
List for Garage Sales
Great idea!! It seems like I like going to garage sales, but if Im not focused on what I need then I buy stuff I dont. Or Ill let garage sales slip past and then remember days later that I saw something I needed at one, but couldnt remember at the time. Thanks...
Clothespin To Close Hotel Curtains
This is a great idea. In a pinch, I have used hair clips that have long been buried in my toiletry bag. But clothespins are smaller than the bulky clips. Thanks for the idea!
Warning: Don't Use Bleach If Iron in Water
Good tip. We learned this the hard way (but with a happy ending) when we moved to our current town that has lots of iron in the tap water. My husband is very particular about his white clothes and had been used to washing with bleach. The first load he did...
T-fal Cookware Turned Grey in the Dishwasher?
Ive experienced the same thing with my t-fal pans. Ive been doing it for several years and the exterior finish just keeps dulling, but the pots still work. I always thought it was the very hard water we have around here. But I suppose maybe its just the harshness...
Organizing Checkbook Register
Hi, thanks for a very timely tip! My husband and I have tried many variations of bookeeping and so far I have yet to find one that I will consistently use. I have not kept a check register in 10 years and I cant remember the last time that I even balanced my...
Keychain for Store Cards and Important Addresses
Brilliant!! I have lots of those cards (including the mini-size keychain version which I never use cause I dont want a lot of keychain clutter) and am forever forgetting them in a nice, organized pouch at home. Little good they do me there. But this is something...
Moisten String Used to Tie Packages
I like this idea! And I envisioned it being used for wrapping presents and such. Not sending through the mail, but its good to know the restrictions on that, too. I like wrapping presents with string or ribbon, but can never seem to get it tight enough once...
Survey Sites That Pay?
I have had lots of fun using e-rewards (www.e-rewards.com). I think I was somehow invited to join it through Borders (the book store) as a Borders member or something. So, I dont know what the sign-up rules are like, but I can tell you that they are legit. You...
Gargle With Cola for Sore Throat
I have heard this advice, too. I tried it one time and it did not help me at all. It probably works for some and not others. The one thing that always helps me without fail is to gargle with salt water. I think its a matter of trying different things to see...
Good Gift for a Departing Soldier?
Good ideas all around. If your cousin is enlisting, he will inevitably spend time in boot camp and technical training right at first. If hes stateside, most of what he might need is available at the PX. I guess my thought is more for when hell be deployed: a...
DVD Clubs That Don't Require Credit Card?
Sorry I cant offer any suggestions about DVD clubs that dont require a credit card, but if you have a debit card that is associated with your checking account, those usually work. I think as long as it has the Mastercard or Visa logo on your bank card, that...
Dog's Head Smells?
Not sure what part of your dogs head smells, but my shih-tzus head gets stinky quicker than the rest of her body. Over the years, weve discovered various causes: --eye infection (she had some eye funk that we had to get medicated pads for. Ive also heard taking...
Scenery: Mt. Rushmore (South Dakota)
Im glad you came to our beautiful state to see this impressive monument! One of the things that I hear most often from visitors is how they think that Mt Rushmore was bigger. Or that you could get closer. I suppose it doesnt occur to some that its on the side...
Getting Enough Fluids in Diet?
Would he drink the little juice boxes that are usually packed in kids lunch boxes? For a temporary solution, that might work. Good luck.
Dry Mouth Remedies?
I am pregnant for the first time and am experiencing dry mouth (and just general funkiness in the mouth). I normally drink a LOT of water and this has never been a problem for me. The best thing I have found is to chew some peppermint gum. Chewing gum keeps...
What Breed is My Dog?
His face (his snout, really) looks like my folks dog which is a shetland sheepdog (sheltie). Hes a very big sheltie and doesnt look like the others weve had. My mom thinks hes mixed with something else, but his face reminds me of your Buddys. Very cute no matter...
What Breed is My Dog?
When I saw the picture I immediately thought of my familys dogs through the years, which were all Shelties. His face and the barking is quite like a Sheltie!
Dog is Peeing in the Back of Truck?
Is it possible to put him in a kennel/crate when you drive? At least he might feel a little more secure and not pee. Maybe hes just feeling a little stressed from traveling in the open pickup bed. Good luck!
Does Fixing a Cat Help With Behavior?
I recently read the book, The Cat Who Cried For Help. (http://www.amazon.com/Cat-Who-Cried-Help-Psychology/dp/0553378546).?tag=thriftyfun0b-20 It talked about very vocal cats and spraying behaviors and what they can sometimes mean. I found it to be a very good read and found it...
Recipe for Deep Fried Tacos?
Im from SD and Im pretty sure youre referring to an Indian Taco. Liz has what looks like a great recipe. An Indian Taco is just taco meat and toppings on a piece of fry bread. I know that around here you can buy the Indian Fry Bread mix (and I bet you could...
Brooke (Jackobosador)
Fun idea! Makes me want to go to the pound and get a mixed breed so I can name it. Thanks for sharing :)
Shell Wreath with Candle Holder
Wow -- thats cool! Ive never been into the beach decorating scheme, but these shells are fun! Thanks for sharing.
Why Did Puppy Get Parvo After Starting Shots?
Dana - My shih-tzu and I are thinking of you and yours. We are hoping for the best. :) Kathy & Lily
Use Spaghetti Instead of a Long Match
Thanks for sharing -- I think Ive heard this somewhere before, but have forgotten. I will definitely do this in my candle jars when they get too low to stick my hand in. Thanks again!
Towels That Recommend "Avoid Contact With Skin Treatment Products"?
Marion -- the first time this happened to me, I was using Proactive face wash. I didnt understand why certain parts of my towel were splotchy and bleached. Finally I figured out that it was the face wash I was using. I dont know if all acne washes do it, but...
Use Vinegar On Windshield Wipers
Gail -- thanks for the good tip! I live in Pierre -- its good to see another SD poster on here :)
Dog Is Aggressive Towards My New Dogs?
Wow, I really liked what Oberhund had to say! Jessica, I have no advice to offer since Ive never dealt with a situation like this, but I do feel for you. I just want to offer you encouragement and to trust your instincts. Id have a hard time giving my baby...
Use Wine Corks For Fishing
Thats a good idea -- Ill pass along to my husband for when hes fishing. Thanks!
Shorty (Dachshund)
What a beautiful pooch! I agree with Jill -- it looks like a professional portrait! Thanks for sharing
Fiber Snacks
Thanks for the idea! When I was growing up, my mom would always tell me to have a bowl of cereal if I was hungry in the evenings. Theres just something about cereal (with or without milk)! Ive been trying to control my evening snacks and this idea came at a...
Traveling to Yellowstone and Mt. Rushmore?
Hi Denise, Im from the Black Hills (Rapid City), so I was excited to see your post. All the suggestions everyone has posted are great ideas. Here are a few more Id suggest depending on how much time you have and what your interests are: 1). (b)Rapid City(/b...
Painful Pressure in the Back of the Head?
Id suggest finding a reputable chiropracter in your area. I used to get awful headaches where I felt lightheaded and I really couldnt even function (maybe they were migraines, who knows?). I resisted chiropracters because I never heard anything good about them...
Dolce (Domestic Shorthair)
Whoa! Your Dolce is the long-lost twin of my Bingo! Its amazing how similar they look. Thanks for sharing your picture.
Looking to download the Song 'Like Whoa'?
You can try Walmart.com. Ive downloaded a lot of music from that site and most cost anywhere between 88 cents and 99 cents. Its easy and a reputable site.
Is the Stuffing in a Stuffed Animal Harmful to My Dog?
I suppose it probably could be harmful if he swallowed it. When my dog shreds a stuffed toy I just clean up the stuffing and she plays with the gutted toy. She almost seems to like that better becuase its limp then and she can whip it back and forth easier...
Why Do Shih Tzu Dogs Have Seizures?
I would certainly take the pup to the vet if she has continued seizures, but when my shih-tzu was a puppy she had a seizure in the first few days we brought her home. Luckily, she has never had once since, but to this day I think it was caused by her not eating...
Do You Need a Credit Card to Establish Credit?
I suggest you go to www.daveramsey.com. Dave Ramsey is a financial expert who has a talk radio show and a great website and books. He talks to average folks in plain language and, from what I gather, does NOT believe you need a credit card to establish credit...
What Color Wall Paint Would Look Good with Cherrywood Furniture?
Hey Rachel, When I bought my home the kitchen was kind of an olive green (see picture; table on right side of photo) I didnt feel like painting it and put our pub table in in the kitchen anyway (which is similar to a cherry finish) Im surprised at how it works...
Kitten is Constantly Meowing?
When we found our baby, stray kitty she did this for several months. And although she does it less as a 2yr old, she is still a very vocal cat. Id say that if you try all the other suggestions (make sure shes not hungry, thirsty, and her litter box is clean...
Shih Tzu is Chewing Its Paws?
My shih-tzu does the same thing! We have never had her tested for allergies, although the vet did tell us that she has a skin condition and we have to wash her once a week with special shampoo. I sometimes think that my shih-tzu licks/chews her paws out of...
Monte and Hershey (PVGV and Doodle)
What a couple of sweeties! You should make that picture into notecards -- looks just like the kind you can buy in the stores. Merry Christmas!
