Removing Grease Film on Ceiling Fan?
1/4 Cup Baking Soda 1/2 Cup Vinegar 1 Cup Ammonia Mix with 1 gallon of very warm water. I double it because I use a bucket with 2 gallons of water. This is great for walls & woodwork too but you should dry wood afterward.
Cleaning With Baking Soda
Thanks for the great tip! I will pick up a couple of jars at Walmart. I already have a couple but I use them for the cheese & red peppers for pizza. I love your dispenser! and I always buy at least 6 boxes of the baking soda when I go to Aldis. I use it in...
Easy Teen Curfew Clock
I wish I had thought about this when my girls were teens. I wouldnt have had so many sleepless nights. Going to tell my daughters about this one :) Thanks!
Pumpkins for Outdoor Vase
I used to work at a flower shop/garden mart and we made the centerpieces for inside but, had never thought about this before. Thats a great idea! Thanks :)
How to Get a Start From a Flowering Almond Bush?
I got mine from a friend as a start and he just dug up some roots beside the bush and I planted that. Its been there about 18 years now, hubby accidently cut a huge piece out of it with hedge trimmers a couple of years ago and it doesnt look as nice as it used...
Warning Against Glass Patio Furniture
I have had 2 glass top tables that have broken all on their own. The first one was in a room of our house for the winter. It had been there for about 3 months with nothing sitting on it and no temperature change. In the middle of the night, I woke my husband...
Hospital Freebies
Yep, you pay for them and also the motel ones too. I make little sandwich bags full of shampoo, hand lotion, etc. after we get back from vacation and give them to our granddaughters for their baby dolls.
Festival Tortilla Appetizers
Yes you do Sandra, Im very sorry that I didnt state that in recipe--guess you just get so used to making something and forget that you should explain a little better. Ill try to remember the next time to do that. I havent been on for a few days so that is why...
Daughter-In-Law Won't Accept Used Items?
Your Daughter-In-Law will come around some day when she has more children. And if she doesnt -- well shes the one buying the clothes and I wouldnt risk your budget to keep up. Just get what you can. My oldest daughter was like that too and with her and her...
Exercises for Confined Quarters?
Have you ever heard of Oxycise? It is breathing excerises that really work! You could purchase the video and get used to it at home--there are special techniques involved but once you learn them, you can do them anywhere. The video is about $40. You can get...
Decorating a Picnic Pavilion?
Last year my friend got married out by our pond in our gazebo. She didnt spend a lot of money and it was absolutely beautiful. Her colors were red and white. We used white tulle and red bows (made by a local florist). If you are using some Christmas lights...
Keeping Kids Busy at Christmas
PS---I do tape it to the wall usually in the garage. Then you dont have to worry much about any messes with the glue, etc.
Recipes Using Breakfast Cereal?
I like to use Corn Flakes as a coating for chicken or fish before frying. Just put it in a food processor and it wil be the right texture. If you dont have a food processor, just crush in a plastic bag with a rolling pin.
Removing Tape from a Bathtub?
Try Goof-Off but test first by rubbing a small amount in an inconspicuous place. I love that stuff!
Making Orchid Leis?
It might be cheaper to buy it---you may think so when checking out the price of orchids!!!! They are beautiful but kind of expensive.
Poll: Do you hang dry your clothing?
When we built on to our house 12 years ago, we had to take our clothesline out and hubby hasnt replace it yet!! I miss the fresh smell of sheets on my bed. Now I just use the dryer and have a small rack that you use to hang coffee mugs hanging on the wall beside...
Buying a Manufactured Home?
PS MIKE When considering a park, visit it at different times of the day. Morning, afternoon and especially late in the evening. See if it fits your lifestyle. PeggyLee
Buying a Manufactured Home?
WOW! I did a double take to see where you live. I am a sales representative for manufactured homes and was hoping you lived close by but no such luck! Ha! Ha! We sell Holly Parks and they are top notch manufacturers. Fleetwoods are good too. Some of the features...
A New Idea for Salad Spinning
Wal-mart has salad spinners for $3. They are not huge so if you are making an extremely large salad you may have to put your lettuce in a couple of times but still sounds better to me. My neighbors would think I went off my rocker if I tried your hint (even...
When Should I Start My Garage Sale?
Like Susan from Hamilton, I also start my sales at 9:00 but have people waiting to get in--it is very frustrating to try and get everything situated while people are waiting to pay and its not even time to start. I have tried to put in the paper No early sales...
Encouraging Kids to Eat Fruits and Vegetables
I like to have the fruit and veggies readily available. I have a large pretty wire bowl that I keep on my island and the grandkids can just help themselves any time they want. And the veggies need to be cut and stored in baggies in the fridge so they can be...
Recycling Plastic Lids?
If having a garage sale -- write prices for large items on them and put them around your garage on the walls. Use colored markers to make them eye catching. They usually wash off of plastic but if it doesnt you can use fantastic or just pitch.
Getting the Family to Eat More Fruits and Vegetables
To Barbara, you can put a coating of lemon juice or even canned soda such as 7-up or Sprite on them.
Horrible Smell in Freezer After Hurricane Ivan?
The charcoal will work---you can get the regular Kingsford or even the cheaper store brands. No self lighting though
