Hair Spray Tips and Hair Dressing Tips
FLip head upside down and spray hair from underneath. It not only adds tons of volume, but it also keeps hair from appearing stiff or sticky.
Declutter Your Closet
As much of a tight-a*% as I am, clothing is my kryptonite. So in this vein I enact a few rules to keep from creating an avalanche every morning. First - if it hasnt made a guest appearance on my body in a year, it gets the ax. Second - if it only serves a sentimental...
Uses for Empty Babywipe Containers?
I use them for the obvious ones - storing toys for car trips, tools in the trunks so they dont move all over the place. But I also remove the tops and use them in all of our dresser underware drawers to seperate undies, socks, longjohns, etc. And my husband...
How to Keep Branches from Growing Back?
My mother has always coated the stump of the limb with either honey or mollasses. I recommend Mollassess as it comes in a much large container. Just paint it on like you would a sealant and voila, done.
Hair Dye on Wallpaper?
Try using Lysol all purpose cleaner and scrub real hard with a cloth. It transfers the paint to the spot your scrubbing and has worked with red hair dye for me. Good luck.
Preventing Bacon Grease Splatters
Robin is absolutely right. And for the rest of the grease that will shamelessly throw itself at you, you hold your potlid in front of you like a sheild. Poking the bacon occassionally with a meat fork can sometimes show it whos boss. But if youre new - dont...
Add Value to Your Home?
The quality of your windows also greatly increases the value of your house. As well as the amount of property its on and it relative location to schools, amenities, etc. The age of your roof is a big factor as well. Hope this helps
Pool Party Ideas
Well Luaus are always a great theme party to have. Everyone can come dressed in appropriate attire which will be easy because of the pool. Tiki torches and paper lanterns for lighting. Pigs in a blanket for the kids, and buffett style dinner for the adults...
Just Moved - Birthday Ideas For a Lonely Boy?
Ive read all your great ideas and told my husband and now hes afraid were going to make our son appear desperate! How can I convince my husband that kids dont care AND neither should we as long as Ian has fun?
Frugal Exercise Equipment?
I use two large equal sized vegetable cans (3lbs) as my hand weights. I use my sons giant bounce on ball, the kind with the handle we had as kids that he sits on, as an abdominal/sit-up ball. I have a hula-hoop for keep my waist in shape. A jump rope for cardio...
Cake Making Tips
Make sure that you allow cake to cool to room temperature before frosting. And whip frosting with a fork before smoothing on with a small spatula for icing.
Birthday Location Ideas for Teens and Adults?
What about at the bowling alley or beach? There would already be plenty of people around so having extra adults wouldn be noticed or matter. They could be off to the side but still see what was happening.
Faded Black Clothing?
If your black clothes are fading you can buy Rit Jean dye for a little over a dollar and have them back in vibrant black in no time. Also wash your clothes inside out in cold water with baby laundry detergent. Works for my almost completely black wardrobe.
Unusual Things To Keep In Your Car
I always keep a pair of pantyhose. 2 reasons, if you get a run when your out you can pop in the car and change. Two, if your belt goes out in the motor pantyhose will substitute as a radiator belt in a pinch. *A pen or pencil. Sometimes when your stuck because...
Wrinkle Free Curtains
You can also use your iron without having to take down the curtains. If you have a steamer setting, you just plug it in and pull the curtain out and push the button and air iron if you will. Let hang for a minute to cool and refasten. Works with my iron and...
Sewing Material Help ASAP!
I see what you mean about how hard it was! THought Id just pop around and find you something and after 2 1/2 hours I only found one. This is the link http://www.memoryworks.ca/detail.php?id=1051&cat=41&PHPSESSID=6a4033ed1b6b592d576d9917bf11bc (wow that was...
Saving Money on Music?
go to www.bearshare.com and download their free program. You can freely and LEGALY download mp3s, movies, pics, etc. They are add supported so youll have to deal with pop-up ads every once in a while, but it saves you a ton of money on buying the cds at $20...
Inexpensive Frames Needed?
Hi. I wrote the article you mentioned. I bought the frames at Target. They were in the home decor section and on sale for 4 for $1.99. But I have also seen them cheap at KMart, Michaels and Walmart. Hope this helps.
Miss Congeniality Birthday Party?
It would also be original and cute if you took lengths of fabric and sewed the ends together and made sashes for you and your girls. You could write things like Miss Congeniality on yours, and Miss Understood, Miss Priss, etc for you all to wear. You could...
How Do You Clean a Toothbrush?
Hi Kelly. Well when my son brushed the cat with his toothbrush (yuck), I put his in a cup of rubbing alcohol overnight to sanitize it. Worked for us. Hope it works for you. Arent kids wonderful. P.S. Hide your toothbrush or youll be next ;)
Ideas for School Dance with a Moonlight Theme?
Hi Courtney. Could you provide us with a little more to go on so we could know which direction to help you in. Like, for example, when is the dance taking place? Do you have a location? Is it an indoor or outdoor event? What sort of budget is there? Are there...
Cough Remedy Using Brandy?
In my family we make this remedy, we call it a Hotty Toddy. Heat up about 4 ounces of brandy as warm as you can drink it. Add 2 teaspoons honey, 1 teaspoon lemon juice and either spearmint or peppermint (1 sprig) or if you only have essential oils 1-2 drops...
Preserving Homemade Masks and Creams?
For all the at home remedies I make I keep them sealed in air-tight jars. Anything which is perishable should by kept in the refrigerator. All other items should be stored in a cool, dark place. For items such as masks, creams, etc. consider making only small...
Hair Nightmare!
Hi everyone. Well I washed my hair with dish soap and it took the color down to one that appears in nature. Plant life yes, but nature none the less. Its a sort of purply-red now. And the weird thing is I actually think Im starting to like it. I read what you...
Using Up Leftover Fruit
Another good way, well the lazy way to be honest - is a fruit smoothie. Take whats left of your bananas, apples, grapes, raspeberries or whatever youve got on hand. Chuck it in the blender, toss in either yogurt and heavy cream (I use half & half), or some...
Softening Baseball Gloves
And while rubbing it down with Vaseline, try telling it how pretty it looks today. That always softens me up. LOL ;)
Tip: Getting New Books very cheaply
You can also go to http://www.half.com they sell books from new - acceptable condition. All stated whether its new or used upfront. And a flat fee. They also sell dvds, cds, etc. Anything entertainment related. But for you college students they also sell text...
Coffee Stain On Wall?
David - first things first. For the stain try Mr.Clean Magic Eraser. That thing has saved me yelling at my kids for crayons and pen marks a million times. If your walls are white you could also try Lysol all purpose cleaner. I use lemon, cant vouche for the...
Baby Poo on Upholstery?
Have you tried Resolve heavy traffic foam? It gets all my cats bodily emissions out of my upholstery. You could also try vinegar and water. Mixed in equal parts, had a girlfriend vomit on my carpet after drinking something that was apparently purple at a party...
Ideas for Toast for Birthday?
Hi. How well do you know your mother-in-law? By that I mean would you be familiar with her favorite music, the song she had her first dance to, got her first kiss during, wedding song? If so, then simply by put a time-edited compliation of the songs that she...
Get a Lower Rate on Credit Card Debt
I decided to try this out the other day. Figured it couldnt hurt. So I called and said Why havent you offered us a lower interest rate? We pay off the card every month and you keep adding credit but havent dropped the rate. So being cornered they dropped it...
Stain From Red Garment?
What fabric is the lingerie? Would you be able to bleach it? Or use a bleach dillusion? Have you tried the usual suspects? Oxiclean, Borax, etc?
Anyone have uses for pillow shams?
My husband and I used the extra shams from our bedroom linens to cover two dreadfully ugly trays. We now have a matching set of breakfast-in-bed trays that can be left next to the bed without ruining the decor.
Shop Your Closets and Save Money
And what if the clothes dont quite fit where they should? Bring them to a seamstress and have them tailored to you and save yourself splurging on items that you dont really need and wont fit you as well as ones youve had custom to your body.
Cleaning a Coffee Pot?
Add a cup of vinegar to the water and run it through as normal without coffee and itll clean the inside of the machine as well. Then dump the water, rinse and wipe dry.
Quick and Easy Appetizer Recipes?
CHICKEN QUESADILLA 2 tortillas 1-2 precooked sliced chicken breasts shredded cheese (mexican blend) to taste black olives (about 15 sliced) 1 diced red pepper 1 diced green pepper Adobo season to taste Heat oven to 350 or heat a large skillet and drizzle with...
Saving Money On Our Honeymoon?
Does it really mean recklessly wastefull? Ha! Then I was right. My husband corrected me for about 6 years and had me convinced that he was right and that spendthrift was what it sounded like, thrifty with spending. Well looky there. He flies home from serving...
Family Room With Navy Sectional?
I have to agree. A gold-yellow may be to strong a color to go with a navy. Perhaps a sandy-yellow color with your navy sectional would give the room a nautical feel. You could use bright white for window casement and moldings. You could accent with twine rope...
Prom Theme For School That Is Closing?
Are you looking for this to be a sad occasion or an upbeat one? Im actually not asking this in a smart-ass manner. My concern is that this is your Prom and supposed to be one of the best nights of your life that you look back on and remember fondly years later...
Pet Peeve: Dogs Doing Business Where Not Wanted
I live on government property and here is what I told the neighbor next door when he stopped to let his dog defecate in my lawn. Pal, if I wanted dog poop in my lawn, Id buy a dog. That dog has never once used my lawn as a toilet. My neighbor and I still laugh...
Simple Furniture Plans?
You could try http://www.woodworkersworkshop.com or www.popularmechanics.com , both have a great selection of DIY furniture plans and links to other sites of the same. Good luck.
Convincing My Boyfriend To Eat Cheaper Food?
I was engaged and living with a man before my husband. I am thrifty and he was not. We had the exact problem you describe. Heres what I did: We each went to the grocery store and shopped off the same list together. We purchased the SAME products. Mine were...
Looking For Inspirational Poem?
Ive been looking all over the place and cant find it. Then I thought why dont you ask the American Cancer Society. I would bet if anyone was familiar with that particular poem it would be them. And for whatever reason you seek it, may luck and love go with...
Painting Dining Room a Dramatic Color?
You can use a bold color, Deep reds, royal purples, saphire blues, etc in a smaller room as long as you provide adequate lighting and keep you linens, dishes and accents (paintings, etc) in lighter and complementary colors. Such as silvers, creams, golds, etc...
Uses For Belts?
I use my leather belt to strap all my library books together before putting them in the car. When I put them in a bag everything slides out when I turn a corner. This way they stay together and where I put them. Just grab the loose end of the strap, and and...
Picture on Your Debit Card
I cant stress how important it is that you know your banks policy on identity theft. My card had my picture on it, however the theives used it to purchase $5000+ worth of items via internet in approximately 2 hours time while I was sleeping. It took two months...
Looking for a New Home?
Also check the basement carefully and ask specifically if there are any cracks or leaks in the foundation. Check the roof and find out how old it is and if its structurally sound. Check the window casements and make sure they are tightly sealed against the...
Looking for a New Home?
I forgot to add that you should check the growth history of the resale value market of the area you intend to buy in. Have the houses appreciated in value at a steady rate or has the area began to settle or depreciate? Will it be difficult to resell this house...
Uses For Belts?
Well I know from my Emergency training that a belt can be used as a tourniquet to stop the flow of blood in an emergency situation. Of course you want to get to the ER, but this can keep someone from dying of blood loss on the way.
Smoke Smell In Food Container?
HI. Besides thinking ICH! somebody put out their butts in your food container (dont invite them over again) have you tried soaking them in White Wine Vinegar? Thatll take the stink out off just about anything. Believe me, I have 2 kids, 2 cats and 2 smokers...
Frugal Mouth Guard for Teeth Grinding
My Mother also bought the sports mouth peice. She then dipped it in boiling water, waited a few seconds and placed it in her mouth and bit down on it until it was entirely cooled. VIOLA! A custom fitted $500 mouth peice for under a dollar.
Retirement Party For A Sheriff?
When I moved from the Big City into the country my girlfriends knew that living the quiet life would be hard. Especially after being used to sleeping to gunshots, firealarms, street fights and the like. So they made me a CD of rowdy inner city sounds. Dogs...
Letting Someone Know You Like Them?
Hi Heather. I know it can be earth shatteringly hard to swallow the lump in your throat and croak out some sad excuse for an I like you. What do you know about this guy? Besides that he coaches basketball and makes your ears go red. Do you have any common interests...
New School?
What made you consdier the switch in the first place? Was it a parents idea? Or did you see this boarding school as an opportunity for advancement that your current school doesnt provide? If you initiated the possibility I would say that in your heart of hearts...
Cowboy Party For A 6 Year Old?
Heres some quick and easy ideas that me and my son (who is 6) play on rainy days when hes feeling frisky: 1 cowboy hat turned brim up on the ground and tape on the floor in three lines about 6 inches apart from each other in a line backwards, with 1 beanbag...
Improve the Texture of Your Skin and Soothe Rashes
My baby girl, 18 months, has excema and I too tried everything. Her skin would crack and bleed and as a mother my heart would bleed as well. So I called my Granna and she said that this was what her mother used on her as a babe when she was stricken with excema...
Finding The Right Coffee Measurements?
My husband and I tend to like our coffee on the stronger side. However we use a 1/4 measuring cup (For 10 cups) that we leave in the coffee container every morning. That way we get consistant flavor and never have to measure or search for something to use.
Baking Soda for Burnt Pots
Im not trying to sound like a smarty (which is actually a first in my case ;) but isnt it dangerous to put bleach or the cleaner chemicals from dryer sheets onto a surface you place your food on? Wouldnt they transfer to whatever you cook in there next? You...
Clean Used Engine Oil Off Tarmac?
Hi. My husband is in the military and fixes jets. So hes pretty familiar with cleaning up spills on the tarmac. He says the gov uses cat litter first to absorb what they can. Then you should use DAWN dishwashing liquid to clean any residual mess. The gov uses...
Clean Used Engine Oil Off Tarmac?
Hi SUzanne again. Hubby says if this is an old stain and has been set for a while then youll need to go to a hardware store and buy a chemical product call TSP (trisodium phosphate). It should be with the painting supplies. Put it on the stain and let it set...
Dieting Tips and Recipes?
The unfortunate truth is that the only way to really lose weight and KEEP it off is through lifestyle changes involved in healthy eating habits and at least 30 minutes of exercise 4 times a week. Sure it sucks when you first start, but as it becomes habit your...
Removing Smell From Padded Bras?
Maybe you could try soaking your bra in warm water with a few drops of your favorite essential oil or scented oil in the water. Soak it in the sink and go about your business then wring it out and dry as usual. I havent had this particular problem yet, but...
Venison Recipes and Tips?
VENISON BURGERS 2 1/2 lbs ground venison 1/2 c minced onion 1 clove garlic, minced 4 tblspns chopped parsley 2/3 c dry red wine 2 tblspns soy sauce salt and pepper to taste Mix all ingredients; form into thick patties. Cook on grill or broil in oven, 10 minutes...
Venison Recipes and Tips?
COUNTRY VENISON STEAKS Take steaks and dip in milk. Then coat both sides in a mixture of flour, pepper and salt. Cook in pan with butter enough to brown both sides. Very like chicken fried steaks. Simple but delicous.
Sharpening Eye and Lip Pencils
And then before applying to eye run quickly through a flame (lighter). This will soften the look of the liner and give you a smoother, smokier finish.
Removing Red Wax Stain from Carpet?
I asked my Mom, because I was a notorious clutz with candle wax back when I lived at home, and she said to take a large metal serving spoon and stick it in the freezer. Wait about 30 minutes and then use it to scoop off the wax. Best of luck to you.
Temporary Solution For Ugly Kitchen Cabinets?
You can take a calendar, print pictures you like, maps, whatever images will keep the theme constant and cut them to the size of the cabinet face. Use liquid starch to paste them on. To finish the look change out the hardware of the cabinets. It makes a HUGE...
Tsunami Relief - School Teacher Looking For Ways For Kids To Raise Money?
We held a fund-raiser at my school that was insanely succesful monetarily and because the students and faculty truly enjoyed participating in it. Each student from the donating class prepared a basket. Whether it was a picnic basket filled with items they baked...
Problem With Neighbor - My Dog's Life is in Danger!
Keep your dog on a leash when walking him. And keep the fence locked and check for bones prior to releasing your dog into YOUR yard. Im saying this on the ASSUMPTION (I know ridiculous of me) that you are a responsible owner and have a leash and a fenced in...
Money Saving Milk Ideas?
If you have any friends or know of any in the military our families get special deals as part of a package for sending our husbands to war and paying us less than the outside world. What this means is we get fantastic deals on food at military run grocery stores...
Looking For Low Carb, High Protein Foods?
I scramble up eggs in the morning and take thick sliced deli ham and place extra sharp cheddar cheese (which you can leave out if it effects your allergies) with some mushrooms and green peppers and a little cracked black pepper and roll it like a burrito so...
Important Event Next Day and You Have a Pimple?
I tried using Vicks VaporRub and it made my skin worse. Maybe you need to have a certain skin type to use it. I have combination skin and am prone to acne when nervous and around my menstrations. THis treatment only inflamed the skin around the spot I was trying...
Buying a Used Car
Dont even consider buying a used car until you find out how much your current car is valued. You can do this by going to the Kelly Blue Book website and its free to find out. So if you decide to trade in your car you know what its worth and youll be able to...
How do I make a head board for my bed?
For my first apartment I used the old wrought iron gate to the garden (cleaned of course) as my headboard inside. The landlady was going to toss it and I thought, hey that would be interesting. I got a ton of compliments. You can leave them in their original...
Alternative Uses for Elmer's Glue
It also works fantastically for dramatic hairstyles. When I was in college I was rockin a rather large purple and pink mohawk. I used Elmers glue and spray strach to hold all two feet of it up! It also worked well making spikes in friends shorter hair and was...
Uses for Coca Cola?
Its been sceintifically proven to take oxidation off of copper or brass. So you can save money on that expensive cleaner.
Drafty Bedroom Window
I go to Home Depot or one of the other local stores and buy a foam filler spray. Ask them for the spray that foams to fill in cracks and gaps in windows and tile basins. Spray this into the gaps where the air comes into your windows and it expands to fill the...
Tea Party Ideas for 6 Year Old?
My Mom used to throw tea parties for me when I was little, but the only one that vividly sticks out in my memory was my Alice in Wonderland, A Very Merry Birthday Party. It was for my 5th birthday. Each girl was to wear their favorite party dress. Mom took...
Uses for Velcro
I cant sew a zipper to save my life so when we at-home reappolhstered the sofas we used velcro on the back. Its professional looking and wicked easy to remove and toss in the washer.
Picking Up Broken Glass
I cut a potato in half and press it against the glass and find it works amazingly well.
Uses for Film Canisters?
I use this to put in my sons backpack with his lunch money for each day. The coins fit in perfectly and I dont have to worry about my son losing his change in his backpack or on the way to school.
Healthy Treats for Halloween?
Try the packets of crackers with peanut butter that you put in lunchboxes. Or the pretzel sticks to dip in cheese. Fruit cups are another great idea they come already individually wrapped as well. Good luck! And have a very Happy Halloween.
Halloween Costume Ideas for Couples
The man goes in a black T-shirt with silk screened Peter Peter and the woman goes dressed as a pumpkin. This one went over huge last year and was a very cheap idea.
2 Liter Bottle Bowling
This also works well with Juicy Juice bottles. My daughter gets WIC so I have a ton with no use and she loves it.
Frugal Furniture Ideas?
I always hit the local thrift shops and focus more on the shape and style of a piece then the color or condition. I can paint and hammer a nail so Im good. If I find something that fits my home I bring it back and paint and distress it, upholster it or whatever...
Removing Masking Tape From Tinted Windows?
I live in NC so I get alot of the hurricanes you get. I use white vinegar and water to get the goop off my windows. About 1/2 and half on the mixture. Hope it helps you.
Individual Birthday Cakes
The same can be done with one box of cake mix and a muffin pan. Make individual sized muffin-cakes and frost like you would normally with sprinkles and the like and serve.
Cooking Uses for Beer?
Take a roasting or frying chicken and shove a can of open beer where the sun dont shine spread margarine or butter on the outside with salt and pepper and pur it on your grill over medium heat. It makes a juicy and tasty chicken. Just make sure to remove the...
Creative Uses for Upholstery Samples?
Pull them tight around MDF and frame them as original artwork. Sew together for shalls, cloaks and lap blankets for the colder season. Vertical hanging banners with letters than placed over top for whatever theme the material seems to take, ex. Fall, Dreams...
Seasoning Fries
We use Emerils seasoning or McCormicks Montreal steak seasoning which is fantastic. And while were at it we usually throw on a coupld kinds of shredded cheese, some chopped up crisped bacon and some chives and next thing you know the side dish is the main attraction...
Removing Shoe Dye From Carpet?
Janice, Ive got a husband in the military so I feel for you. If I catch it right away I can get them out with white vinegar and water. 3/4 vinegar and 1/4 water. I hope this helps you.
Keeping the Baby from Sliding
Im sorry youre right. THe brand I bought was made by contact paper but can be removed and reused. I used the excess roll on my cabinets to hold dishes in place and in the bathroom to keep my carpet from sliding.
Inexpensive Decorating?
Or instead of brown paper bags you can use simple tissue paper crumpled and even add a bit of your favorite color to the wallpaper paste to make it look however you like.
My Fake Leather Couch Leaves stains on Clothes!
Have you tried using Scotchgard? Its a cheap and easy way to tame the leather beast. Good luck.
Wall Artwork on a Budget
Its only plagarism if you intend to sell or make profit from the artists work. You can use them in your home without breaking any laws.
