Organizing a Small Bedroom?
Get at least two covered rubbermaid-type boxes. Put as much cake decorating stuff as you can in one and sewing stuff in the other. These boxes can be stacked on top of each other. Buy some under-bed type storage boxes and use them - perhaps the bed could be...
Don't Take Free Items Beyond What You Need
I totally agree with you on this subject, but I can admit to sometimes taking more than I should. I, too, owned a business and know many things walked away that shouldnt have which were a convenience or gift for my customers. I hope this will encourage people...
Growing Up an Only Child?
We have an only child. He gets all of our attention and is somewhat spoiled, but he is the nicest kid ever and very into sharing with others. I do know he wishes he had siblings so he would have other kids to play with. He does get a lot of play time with friends...
Answering an Adopted Child's Questions?
You need to contact the birth mother or birth father and see if they would like to send a picture, talk over the phone, or meet the child in person. I do think your grandchild is curious about what they look like. My adopted son has never been very curious...
Finding Financial Help for a New Roof?
Since we dont know where you live, the best advice we can give is to contact your city chamber of commerce, senior center, or city government and see if they have some sort of program that might be able to help you. Good luck. It is hard to live on a fixed...
Remedy for Acne?
I still get acne at 54. I would suggest changing your shampoo and maybe getting a haircut. Eat lots of fruits and vegies and drink plenty of water. Use an astringent on your face daily and a weekly mask to clear your pores. Good luck.
Gift Ideas for Mother's Birthday?
There are a lot of wonderful body or hand scrubs recipes on the internet that are easy and cheap to make. Can you make your mom a cake, too?
Tickling in Ear?
Try Sweet Oil. Put some on a cotton ball and sit in your ear for awhile. It can be found in a pharmacy. Good luck.
Deciding to Have Another Child?
Please never choose abortion. Adoption is such a blessing to people wanting, but unable, to become parents the natural way. I love my adopted son and know the world would be a lot less happy of a place without that sweet compassionate child in it.
Removing the Smell of Cat Spray from a Computer Bag?
If the bag can be washed, try Odo Ban or Scope mouthwash.
Dealing With a Teen Who Is Acting Out?
I am no expert, but I would say it definitely is a result of the events of a month ago. How far away did you move? Is your daughter still able to be with her friends? She needs that. How about letting her have a party and inviting her friends over? If you are...
Saving Money on School Clothing?
Many stores have websites you can visit and order from for mail delivery.
Real Estate Business Name Ideas?
RE/MAX Quality Home (or Homes) RE/MAX All For You RE/MAX Home(s) For You RE/MAX Beautiful Home (or Homes) RE/MAX Happy Home(s)
Getting Out of an Abusive Relationship?
These are excellent answers for you. I was going to suggest that you look up English to German translation on the computer, then enter whatever you want to say in English and the German translation will be provided for you. Then you could copy it onto paper...
Buying a New Home After a Bankruptcy?
I was helping to run the business (my husbands dream) and raising our child. Someone had to be here to run the business during the times my husband was at his part-time job.Trust me, my husband isnt too patient with our child, so I had to be the primary parent...
Defining Elderly?
The closer I get to it, the higher the age of being elderly goes. I would say anyone over 75 is certainly elderly. I have a hard time with 50- year-olds qualifying for AARP or anyone under 50 being a grandparent (but some are) . I think its ridiculous that...
Planning a Fundraiser Dance?
Ask various businesses if they could donate an item for a silent auction which you could have at the dance. Perhaps set aside a non-school weekday and a weekend day where the cheerleaders go to various work places or homes, etc. and give a cheer theyve made...
Displaying Photo From Old Encyclopedias
Yay! Finally a good idea for uses for old encyclopedias. I also suggest cutting the pages into long triangular strips and creating beads out of the strips. Or have collages made out of pictures that represent your favorite things.
Caring For A Person With Dementia
My Dad had Parkinsons disease from when he was 38 until he died 5 years ago at age 75 and I never once had heard anyone refer to it as dementia.
Determining the Value of an Encyclopedia Set?
Why is it that almost every other question on this Thrifty Fun site is about the value of old encyclopedia sets? Cut them up into triangular strips and make beads from them. The encyclopedias are worth nothing. Nobody wants them anymore.
Inexpensive Backing for a Latch Look Rug?
Its been many years, but I used to go to a carpet store and find a jar of this stuff like rubber cement which I would brush onto the back of the hooked rug and it would dry to be kind of rubbery. It worked very well.
Help With Binge Eating?
I have a few suggestions for you. First is to have three normal-size meals and three snacks every day. Represent at least three food groups at every meal. The three snacks should be healthy and have no more than 150-200 calories in them. Tell yourself that...
Traveling With a Baby?
If anyone else is traveling with you, one person can sit in the back seat with the baby. Take at least one break during the drive and make sure baby gets a diaper change. Now would also be a good time to give a little snack to baby. Have several baby safe toys...
Looking for Work From Home Jobs?
I think most online jobs are scams and would advise you to not pursue that. Perhaps you could do some typing for people. Tutoring would be an excellent idea. As far as your cousin goes, I, as an adoptive mom, wholeheartedly endorse adoption. Very few teenagers...
Kitchen Paint Color Advice?
A lighter green that coordinates with the emerald green, yellow, cream, even a soft orange or peach or sky (or lighter ) blue would all work
Ideas for a Wedding Gift?
They would probably like a nice engraved picture frame for a wedding picture or a photo album.
Poverty as a Challenge?
I would think of a play based upon the concept: give a man a fish and he eats for a day, but teach a man to fish and he eats for a lifetime.
Christmas Card Photo Caption Idea?
Have a Holly, Jolly Christmas! Try as he/she might, little ___________ couldnt contain his/her excitement about Christmas!
Christmas Caption for Photo of Kids Buried in the Sand?
This is our idea of a White Christmas! The children are all tucked in the sand while visions of sugarplums dance in their heads!
Christmas at Home
Defrosting your turkey already? I do want a wonderful gift like that adorable baby under my Christmas tree!
Sign Up for Local Freecycle
I love freecycle. I have given some items away and have gotten an exercise bike, office chair, moving boxes, a headboard, mattress topper, quilt, drapes, and more! Craigslist also has free items.
Live-in Grandmother No Longer Welcome in Daughter's Home?
First thing, Im sorry that things are like this for you. Second, I think you are fully understanding the situation. The parents are jealous of you and their childrens relationship. However, see it as a good thing that they want a better relationship with their...
Clever Holiday Card Greeting?
Were rushing around before Christmas. Trying to catch the Christmas spirit. Just the thought of Christmas has us too excited to sit still! Its Christmas season! Run, run, run. Now the fun has just begun! ____________(childs name) just wants to go, go ,go. While...
Paint Color and Accessory Advise for a Blue and...
I would first paint those cabinets a light gray or black color, then the walls could be painted a blue to match the counter top or hold paint chips up to the counter of different shades of beige to browns to see what matches best and you like best.
Keeping Squirrels Out of a Tree?
I suggest trying moth balls scattered around the tree. I would say to not put them right by the trunk, but spread them out.
Value of Encyclopedia Britannica 1944?
Im 99.99% sure it is all worth nothing other than possible sentimental value.
Getting a Small Equity-secured Loan with Bad Credit?
Well, we went through bankruptcy and are facing possible foreclosure, yet my husband still went to a car dealership and was able to get a car loan for a Chrysler Touring 2012 with a trade-in of his 2008 truck which he still owes money on (until I asked him...
Value of a 1945 Encyclopedia Britannica Set?
Id agree that they are worth nothing unless someone wants to cut out the pictures for some thing or make fire starters.
Warning: Old Aerosols Can Leak
I lady I know had a fire in her kitchen from a furniture polish kept under her sink. It got wet on the bottom and rusted, then exploded.
Warning: Old Aerosols Can Leak
I know a lady who had a kitchen fire from a furniture polish she kept under her sink. It got wet on the bottom and rusted, then exploded and started a fire. Thank you for your warning, too.
Take a Short Car Ride
As we live in the country and my child is an only, I often take him to a city park so he can play with other kids, but the problem is there are too often no other people in the parks. Kids are too busy playing with dss, i-pads, video games, computers, tv, etc...
Comfort Gift Box Letter?
I know what you mean. I think, but I dont have the letter. Its things like thread, yarn and safety pins for when things are falling apart or becoming unraveled. Glue to hold everything together. Right?
Hiding Valuables?
I have put things in the bottom of my hamper. Nobody wants to rifle through dirty clothes. Or put an empty paint can on a shelf and use that.
Wedding and Honeymoon on $5,500 Budget?
First, be proud that you are sticking to a budget! I know a couple getting married who are spending so much on their wedding that they cant afford to heat their home or use their stove/oven which uses natural gas. Thats crazy! If you really want to have a dance...
7 Year Old Won't Eat Since Moving?
If you enlist your childs help in preparing the meal, he will be more interested in eating it. Some parents hide good for you foods in other foods by mashing or blending them in. Surely, there are familiar foods in the US that he ate in the UK. Whatever you...
Christmas Gifts Ideas for Convalescent Home Residents?
Lotion, lap robe, slippers, comfy socks, fruit,ask first if you can give this. Some people would like regular or sugar-free candy, plants, calendars, flowers, lip balm. Thats very thoughtful of you.
Orange Spots on My Whites?
Yeah, it does sound like rust. Use a rust treatment. Water can have rust in it, too.
Names Ideas for an Organizing Business?
Pins In A Row Neat and Orderly Organized Nation Chaos Removers Chaos Be Gone Organize It!
Abusive Husband?
I would also be wary of going to a friend or family member and possibly endangering their lives as well. Go to an abused womans shelter with your child, now! You say you cant leave- why? Has he threatened to kill you or your child or pet if you leave?
Fruit of the Spirit Speech Ideas?
You could purposely wear some shoes that are obviously not yours-perhaps a very large mens pair or teen boys. Then, walk with difficulty up to the stage. Perhaps carry your own shoes in your arms or several in a bag. Then, up on stage, talk about walking in...
Making Crafts Using Wooden Spools?
People used to make spool dolls. Google that and see what comes up or try About.com and type in spool dolls.
Speech Ideas for Receiving a Service Award?
I am thankful to have been in good health and to have been of service for fifteen years now. I enjoy what I do and all the wonderful people I (work with/help/meet) every day. I am looking forward to many more years of service with (this company/all of you). Thank...
Dealing With Loneliness and Self Doubt After Death of Parents?
Lynda, Im hoping your days will be brighter soon. If you dont currently go and are interested, explore various churches and choose one to join. There are always seniors in nursing homes who would love to have a friend to visit with or play games with. Call...
Helping My Sister Deal With an Abusive Relationship?
My husband had a brain injury which caused him to be verbally and emotionally abusive. Taking medication helped him (and us). For some reason or another, there were two time periods when he wasnt taking his medication and life sucked for us all. Once I cried...
Helping My Sister Deal With an Abusive Relationship?
I wouldnt worry about the family mental issues of your brother. It nowhere near compares to the mental issues of the husband. I wonder if he is bi-polar.
Something is Leaving a Trail of Dog Food Through the House?
Um, ghosts? Im not kidding. Try putting some of the dried corn in a bucket of water. If its a ground squirrel (chipmunk), it may climb into the bucket to try and get the corn. It will drown. I hate this, but whatever it is has no right to be in your home.
Planning a Thrifty Wedding Anniversary/Belated Reception?
Streamers and balloons are better suited to a birthday party. You could get a nice, catered buffet meal, pretty flowers, and a dj and venue for $5000. Look into a VFW or American Legion hall. I had a lovely reception at a bowling alley banquet hall. Enjoy your...
Parent's Level of Involvement in Cub Scouts?
When my 46 year-old brother was a kid, scouts involved just the boys and their den mother (my mom), and occasionally other adults when there would be pack events.. Now, my son is a scout. His troop has two den leaders (both men) and one of their wives who helps...
Parent's Level of Involvement in Cub Scouts?
I also want to add that the den usually meets once or twice a month and the pack meets once a month in what our pack calls a pack party. In our pack, every den leader is a man, but several women hold important positions in the pack and many women are akelas...
Combining a Baby Shower and Wedding Reception?
I certainly wouldnt combine the reception and the baby shower. Wedding reception - have it at the church, your home, or nearby park. Have small sandwiches served in dinner rolls, relishes, potato salad, potato chips, fruit salad, wedding cake, coffee and punch...
Travel: Chairlift (Canaan Valley, WV)
What are some fun activities you did there? Im very interested as that is my maiden name-Canaan
Travel: Chairlift (Canaan Valley, WV)
What are some fun activities you did there? Im very interested as that is my maiden name-Canaan
Use Lonely Sock as Powder Puff
You reminded me of how my son used to love powder socks as we called them. We would put his sock over the bottle of cornstarch baby powder and shake once (if he got a hold of it, he would shake several times). This helped keep his feet cool and dry. He loved...
Think About Where You Store Valuables
When went on vacation, I stored my jewelry box at the bottom of the hamper under dirty clothes.
Planning a Fundraising Dinner?
We have had some very successful fish boils and pig roasts, but they can be a lot of work. I would suggest keeping it as simple as possible. Spaghetti, chili, lasagna (Italian night?) would all fit the bill. Serve the main dish, salad, two dressings to choose...
Organizing a Small Bedroom?
Do like the college kids do and put a twin bed on top of two sturdy bookshelves.Somehow anchor the bed in place on top of these bookshelves and anchor the shelves to the wall. Place a desk, chair and shelves under the bed. He may need a ladder attached as well...
My Frugal Life: Penny Wise or Pound Foolish
I totally agree with you. I have developed a bad pop drinking habit for my caffeine fix as I dont get enough sleep at night. I do want to cut down or out on it (but it is so hard), so maybe I can try to get it down to once a day or only on weekends. I need...
Name Ideas for a Group Family Day Care Business?
Many Happy Times Family Daycare All In The Family Daycare
Kitchen Paint Color Advice?
I think a warm golden color (an Italian/Mediterranean shade) would look nice. I would go for either a golden yellow or a brick red or avocado green or soft orange.
Helping a Child Accept a New Baby Sister?
Does Lances Mom have a sister? If so, she could talk about how great it was to grow up with a sister. She should also tell Lance how wonderful it will be to have both a son and daughter in the family. Since the fathers attitude is so wrong, I think there is...
Material Bunching Up in Sewing Machine Feed Plate?
It sounds like a tension(on the bobbin) or stitch length problem, but I also think you have to match your thread to your material. I think, for example, that cotton thread wont work on silk, and nylon thread wont work on cotton. Its been awhile since Ive sewn...
Business Name Ideas for an Ice Cream Shop?
Licks and Purrs sounds gross to me, sorry. Is it just for pets or for people, too?
Faster Nail and Hair Growth?
I find that if I keep my nails polished that they grow longer. I suppose that the polish strengthens them.
Helping Hair Grow Longer?
KAS, I feel sad for you. Im sure you are being much too hard on yourself. Look for someone whose hair you admire and talk to them. They could give you some good advice. Cheer up and God Bless You!
Toddler Cries Excessively?
Mama, Im going to repeat what the others have said. Your child needs to see a doctor and psychologist. I also agree about the neighbors dog- it shouldnt be allowed in your home if it disturbs the cat in any way. Every day, give each child some of your one-on...
Would you Buy a French Door Refrigerator?
The freezer part is not wide enough to put frozen pizzas in there.
My Frugal Life: Ask And You Shall Receive!
Donna, I think this is a wonderful thing that you are doing. I have a friend in San Diego who loves dogs, like you do, is divorced, no kids. I will forward your article on to her. Who knows, perhaps you could strike up a friendship. I would also be interested...
Summer Crafts and Activities for Kids (and...
I think if you spend time with your children in the morning they get their Mom dose that they need and then they are able to spend their afternoons productively and independently. Camping is an excellent idea, too!
