Logging Bill Information?
Have you tried Open Office? It is a completely free program that has versions of Word & Excel, to name a few. You can find it at: http://www.openoffice.org/. God Bless, Sheila in Springfield, IL
Tape Alternative to Bandaids?
My mom (who passed away in Aug. 2009 from lung cancer) had a terrible allergy to most of the adhesives in tape and bandaids. Most of the time, the tape/bandage would cause more damage than the sore she had been trying to heal. Her Oncologist gave her a roll...
An Afternoon Together
Thank you all. I miss my Mom so much; sometimes I dont think I will ever get over, or even understand why, her death. She was my best friend. Every single day, I pick up the phone to tell her something or I think Oh! I have to share that with Mom!, then I realize...
Photo: 59 Years Of Comfortable
What a sweet and wonderful memory you have. I have one very similar to that and you have made me think about posting it as well. God Bless you as you go through this very difficult time. Sheila in Springfield, IL
Getting Your Affairs in Order for Your Kids?
Having just lost my mother to cancer Aug 2009, I have very fresh experience with all of this. We had 10 months from diagnosis to death with Mom and I am grateful for every single moment in those 10 months. What has been posted is correct, the funeral directors...
Cake Decorating Tool Holder
EXCELLENT idea! Thank you for sharing! God Bless, Sheila in Springfield, IL
Recycle Tank Top into a Bag
Awesome idea! You could also use these for clothespin hangers for your outside clothesline, too! What a smart one you are! God bless, Sheila in Springfield, IL
Tips for Price Matching
I found out on Sunday that Kmart does NOT do price matching anymore. The lady I spoke to said that they havent done it in probably 4 years or so. God Bless, Sheila in Springfield, IL
Use Recycled Drink Tubes For Organizer
Your ideas are so inspiring! I gave you a thumbs up, too! God Bless, Sheila in Springfield, IL
Making a Welcome Sign?
You can buy the wooden shaped block at Wally World or any craft store. You can also by small Balsa wood letters, rub on decorations (or scrapbook stickers work too), and liquid Polyurethane at the craft store. Sand the whole thing to make sure there are no...
Repurposing a Kitchen Sink?
You can use it at big parties for keeping your beverages cold and on ice. Place it on a stand made of something like concrete blocks or plastic milk crates, etc. anything with holes for drainage. Place the whole thing in a grassy area so when the ice melts...
"To-Go" Coffee Cup for Cooking Oil
I love the idea of using the oil to start a fire! Why didnt I think of that?! God Bless, Sheila in Springfield, IL
What Breed is My Dog?
He looks identical to my sons pit bull, Bella, (shown in picture below with my Grandson) looked when he was a puppy. God Bless, Sheila in Decatur, IL
What is the Name of this TV Show?
I did a search on www.imdb.com for either one of those names. Unfortunately, I didnt find anything under either name. Were those the names of the characters or the actors? The only Len Berman the search brought up was the sportscaster. Sorry I couldnt be of...
Dog Shampoo Question?
I have had 2 different vets in 2 separate states warn me against using any Hartz product as they have proven them to be fatal to many animals. Contact YOUR vet to see what he/she recommends. God Bless, Sheila in Decatur, IL
Using a Folding Bed Board with a Sofa Bed?
My momma has a set of these for their hide-a-bed couch. They are white boards that are sort of tri-fold and go the length of the bed when it is folded out. In my opinion they are good for one nights sleep but that is about it. At CHRISTmas time we had several...
Is My Kitten a Tonkinese?
He sure looks like the two Tonkinese I adopted, and the 6 more one of them ended up having! God Bless, Sheila in Decatur, IL
Making Jelly Mold Air Fresheners?
I found the following recipe at: http://www.allthingschristmas.com/crafts/atccrafts.html#gelairfresheners GEL AIR FRESHENERS Make them from liquid potpourri or from scratch ~ they make great gifts! 2 cups of distilled water Essential oil/fragrance of your choice...
Bottle Wind Chimes
I love wind chimes and am going to add this one to my bookmarked favorites. Thanks for the detailed instructions! God Bless, Sheila Decatur/Mt. Zion, IL
Managing Time as a Working Woman?
Im not going to bother addressing the husband issue because everyones marriage is different and is their own business. My suggestions come from years of being a single mom with a job. I found that if I did the majority of my prep work on one of my days off...
Donating Embroidered Crib Blankets?
God Bless you for your giving, loving heart! You are truly blessing the lives of those you come in contact with! I dont know if you are familiar with a charitable organization called Heavenly Angels In Need (H.A.I.N.). The web address is simply www.heavenlyangelsinneed...
Tea Tree Oil for Canine Yeast Infections?
I dont know about Debes dog, but my dogs GROOMER told me my dog had a yeast infection in her ears. Instead of going the pharmaceutical medication route, I would like to find a natural or herbal remedy, too. God Bless, Sheila in Decatur, IL
Fused Plastic Valentine's Heart
I will so be trying this for my GrandPixies (pictured below in an April 2007 photo) for Valentines Day next year! What an awesome idea. Boy my mind is just spinning with the possibilities for this idea! God Bless, Sheila in Decatur, IL
Bead Snowflake
What an easy to make, yet beautiful project! Thank you for sharing it! God Bless, Sheila in Decatur, IL
Humidify Your House With Your Furnace
Since I was a little girl back in the 60s, my momma always placed a coffee can full of water on each heater vent in each room to add moisture to the air. Her momma always kept a big pot of water boiling on the stove while she was awake. I like your idea about...
All Purpose Household Cleaner
And neither of these will be harmful to toddlers or pets? My DIL is looking for something to clean her hardwood floors that wont hurt my grandson or my grandpup. As she says, I have floor lickers so it has to be non-toxic! God Bless, Sheila in Decatur, IL
All Purpose Household Cleaner
And neither of these will be harmful to toddlers or pets? My DIL is looking for something to clean her hardwood floors that wont hurt my grandson or my grandpup. As she says, I have floor lickers so it has to be non-toxic! God Bless, Sheila in Decatur, IL
Cigarette Smoke on Teak Wood Chest?
Do you have a garage or back porch? You could spray/wash it with Febreeze on a damp cloth, then leave it open to the air for a few days...it might even take a week or so. My parents have both smoked my entire life so I am used to having to let my things air...
Maine Coon Kittens Have the Runs?
And do not give them MILK! Contrary to popular opinion, kittens should not drink milk as it can cause diarrhea. By all means, you should have them checked out by the vet as soon as possible as I would definitely worry about the cause of the diarrhea and the...
Dollar Store Treasure Chest for Christmas
BestBiddy... I bet your grandkids think you are the Worlds Greatest Grandma after they open those tablecloths on CHRISTmas morning! Way to go, Grandma! You rock! God Bless, Sheila in Decatur, IL
Turn Bread Crusts into Seasoned Bread Crumbs
I have always saved my crusts to make dressing/stuffing (whichever your family calls the stuff you eat with turkey!)...but your idea is even better! God Bless, Sheila in Decatur, IL
Kmart Offering Layaway Plans For Christmas
They sure do...and Ive done TWO of them this week! lol Makes me wonder if Wally World will bring theirs back??? God Bless, Sheila in Decatur, IL
Using Evaporated Milk?
I only use evaporated milk when I make gravy! Why use drinking milk at $4.00 per gallon when 1 can at maybe .50 will make a big pan of gravy (like after frying chicken or pork chops). I also use evaporated milk when I make potato soup. Heres my recipe: 6-8...
Cooking Frozen Chicken?
Depending on what kind of chicken you are using, it is sometimes easier to cut partially frozen chicken. I use boneless/skinless chicken breasts to make a Chicken & Rice dish. I usually take the chicken out of the freezer about 30 minutes before Im ready to...
Quick Meals To Take To Work?
I like to spend one of my days off cooking a bunch of different things then I have choices for what I want to eat on the days I have to work. For example, I might make a lasagna, spaghetti, vegetable or chicken noodle soup, etc. and place them all in individual...
Watch Cell Phones in Hot Weather
I didnt know that either! Thanks for the tip! God Bless, Sheila in Cocoa, FL
Store Kitchen Appliance Cords in a Coffee Can
Very smart idea! The only thing I might add would be (for those like me that can never remember whats this cord go to?) to maybe use a label maker to tell what appliance the cord goes to. God Bless, Sheila in Cocoa, FL
Small Savings Add Up
That is a really great plan! Another one that I have started (and is really pretty easy if you try hard the first few weeks) is to NOT spend my change. If I use cash to buy something, I always round it up and give the cashier the next higher dollar amount. Then...
Plumerias - The Hawaiian Lei Flower
They are so beautiful! Are they easier or more difficult to grow than Orchids? Im having a really hard time trying to get my Orchid to bloom again/keep growing! I think Plumerias are the ones I always loved seeing pictured on fabric, etc. and thought they were...
Personalized Glass Baking Pans
This is a TERRIFIC idea...especially for those really hard to buy for people on your gift list! Thanks for sharing it with all of us! God Bless, Sheila in Cocoa, FL
Novelty Christmas Gift Ideas
It looks like the instructions say: Place block on floor Walk around block 3 times God Bless, Sheila in Cocoa, FL
Braided Fabric Dog Toys
What a great idea! I bet the kittens would love it too! God Bless, Sheila in Cocoa, FL
Recipe For Barbecued, Slow Roasted Beef?
I would say that it was quite possibly either London Broil or Sirloin Steak. Either one of them are so much better when slowwwww cooked in the oven and then put on the grill. If this isnt it, I hope you find what you are looking for! God Bless, Sheila in Cocoa...
Home Remedies For Bursitis?
I get it a lot in my shoulder blades...so Im watching this post to see what kind of replies you get! ;) I would be really interested to know about the WD-40 though? God Bless, Sheila in Cocoa, FL
Erasing the Memory in Ni-Cd Batteries?
...and make sure that they do not receive any light from street lights or porch lights at night either because that will sometimes make them turn off. I learned THAT the hard way, too. I have 2 lights that I put outside our front door...not realizing that at...
Insulating Hideaway Stairs
What a brilliant idea!!! I wonder how that idea escaped so many of us with these same pull down stairs??? God Bless, Sheila in Cocoa, FL
Will Dog Be Traumatized When Husband Moves Out?
My husband is an over the road truck driver that is only home 4 days every 35 or 40 days. Our Lucy loves him very much and is just all over him when he comes home. But she handles the seperation better than I do! She wanders around looking for him the first...
Removing Spiders from the Ceiling?
I read somewhere (maybe here?) that if you spray them with AEROSOL hairspray it freezes them to their spot. Then maybe you could smoosh them or suck them up with the vacuum extension pole? God Bless, Sheila in Cocoa, FL
Recycled Bedspread Crafts
What an awesome idea! Thank you for sharing with us! God Bless, Sheila in Cocoa, FL
Craft Projects to do While Watching TV?
What about latch hook? I find that very relaxing to do while watching tv and there really isnt much mess involved. God Bless, Sheila in Cocoa, FL
Milk Shower For Hair and Skin
My first thought was, At $4.00/gallon, I cant even think about pouring milk on my hair! However, my second thought is maybe one could buy one of those clear plastic tubs big enough to stand in, but small enough to fit in your bathtub, then recycle the milk...
Keeping the Refrigerator Shelves Clean
Very innovative and imaginative idea, Denise! Thanks for sharing! God Bless, Sheila in Titusville, FL
Stretching Your Christmas Turkey
Both of Maureens ideas and Hugmehugs tip sound delicious to me! I just might try all of them this year! God Bless, Sheila in Titusville, FL
Temporary Wallpaper for Renters
Cyinda, What an awesome idea! You have really blessed me with this idea as I am so tired of white walls and I am a renter. Thank you so much for the wonderful idea! God Bless, Sheila in Titusville, FL
Getting Your Damage Deposit Back?
It has always been my experience that the cleaner you leave an apartment or house, the easier it will be to get your deposit back. I agree that you should not have to paint the walls, as that is the job of the landlord/apartment manager. I also agree about...
Faux Birthday Cake
What a GREAT idea! I am surely gonna steal this one for our church! God Bless, Sheila in Titusville, FL
Growing Tomatoes, Flowers And Veggies In Potting Soil Bags
Yep...wonderful idea! Im definitely going to try this one with the addition of the container tip! Thanks to both of you for sharing that one! God Bless, Sheila in Titusville, FL
Oval Baking Dish with Lid?
Holly, I got a really nice 3 quart oval baking/casserole dish with a lid from a Princess House Home Party. You can check it out at: http://www.princesshouse.com/EN/products/product.asp?sessionid=&ctd=429019&prod_id=331&cat_id=8&parentCat_id=2 . This consultant...
God's Candle
That is absolutely gorgeous, Jan...thank you for sharing it with us! God Bless, Sheila in Titusville, FL
Key To My Heart
What a wonderful and thoughtful gift for your sweetheart! God Bless, Sheila in Titusville, FL
Valentine's Gift for the School's Secretary
What a cute idea, Kim...sure to erase all the troubles of the day! God Bless, Sheila in Titusville, FL
Heart Shaped Meat Loaf
What a delicious idea, Diane! Make him some heart shaped pancakes for breakfast, too! God Bless, Sheila in Titusville, FL
Bead My Valentine
Those are really cute! Thanks for sharing them...and the mood thoughts...with us. I never gave it a thought either! God Bless, Sheila in Titusville, FL
Help Filling Lotion Pump Bottle?
I make my own lotions and use the Wilton Cake Decorating Icing bags to fill my bottles. VERY easy and no mess! God Bless! Sheila in Titusville, FL
Dave Ramsey's Car Insurance Philosophy?
I asked this question of some friends who listen to Dave Ramsey a lot and this was their response: from his forums they have his expanded baby steps list that he uses in his actual classes. It says: Quote: 1.3 Consider raising insurance deductibles to $500...
Things for Adults to do in Orlando?
There are LOADS of things for adults to do in Orlando! Not only can you have a lot of fun at Disney (even without children!), but there is also a lot of things on International Drive that might interest you. There is Wonderworks, 3 really nice malls, Arabian...
Brown Sugar Scrub
Jenntaker, Was there a particular kind of Body Wash to use? Can it be just a generic creamy body wash? I want to try this, too! Thanks and God Bless, Sheila in Titusville, FL
Music for Pets with Separation Anxiety
How AWESOME! Thanks for the link! God Bless, Sheila in Titusville, FL
Recipe for Steak with Mushroom Sauce?
What restaurant were you in? Maybe you can look on the CopyKat recipe or Top Secret Recipe sites and see if the recipe is listed? God Bless! Sheila in Titusville, FL
Potholders From Fabric Scraps
I have decided to make Panhandle Holders for CHRISTmas and have a couple questions based on your Pot holders. Do I need to use a special material to make them heat resistant??? Do I stuff them with a quilt batting or something? Thanks and God Bless, Sheila...
Making Roses for Decorated Cakes
Your way seems MUCH easier than the Wilton method! Thanks for sharing it with all of us! God Bless, Sheila in Titusville, FL
Use A Sealed Container For Used Clumping Litter
What an AWESOME idea! I have been looking for an idea just like that...thank you for sharing! God bless! Sheila in Titusville, FL
Towel vs. Bathmat for Outside Shower or Tub?
Me??? Neither...but not for the reasons Cindy S or Kimmcg gave. I use whatever clothes I just took off as my floormat. For example, if Im showering in the morning when I wake up, I put my dirty nightgown down on the floor to step on when I get out of the shower...
Ball and Chain Wedding Shower Cake
You did a fantastic job, Diana! God Bless, Sheila in Titusville, FL
Shower Cake For Baby Shower
That is so adorable, Michelle!!! Thank you for sharing it with all of us. God Bless, Sheila in Titusville, FL
Pink and Pearls Necklace
How beautiful! Thank you for sharing...Im gonna try this one! God Bless, Sheila in Titusville, FL
Try Using MySpace
Here is my MySpace page...please let me know that you are from ThriftyFun so I can approve you! myspace.com/sheilasaey God Bless, Sheila in Titusville, FL
Try Using MySpace
Like Noella said, Ive had my page for a long time, too. Ive never had problems. Also like she does, I check out the profile of anyone that requests to be my friend. If they are offensive to me or I am uncomfortable with the thought of having them seen as my...
"The Vial Of Life" For Emergency Information
EMTs are also trained to look for your I.C.E. info on your cell phone. In the event you are injured in an auto accident and cannot speak for yourself, they will look through your cellphone list for I.C.E. Add your I.C.E. info to your cellphone today...it COULD...
Making Christmas Ornaments
They do look adorable and they look sooooo easy! Thanks for sharing! God Bless, Sheila in Titusville, FL
$10 Dinners: Sausage Shells and Broccoli
That looks delicious!!!!! God Bless, Sheila in Titusville, FL
Waffles for Grilled Sandwiches
What an awesome idea...Ill bet they are quite tasty that way! God Bless, Sheila in Titusville, FL
Decorations For Firefighter Wedding Rehearsal Dinner?
You can also use glass blocks as your centerpieces. Get a copy of his firestation emblem and make enough copies for each table. Place the copy inside the glass block so the emblem faces out on one side. On the other side place a picture of the happy couple...
Tennis Ball Massage
You can bet I will be remembering THIS one!!! Now the dog and I will REALLY fight over those tennis balls! ;) God Bless, Sheila in Titusville, FL
Cider Vinegar for Flavoring Meat
I had a similar experience to loridawn. I put Cider Vinegar on a Pork Tenderloin as one of the marinade ingredients. I let it marinade overnight and we grilled it the next night. All I could taste was the Cider Vinegar...even dipping each bite into Hollandaise...
Glue Gun Pan While Working
This is a REALLY great idea!!! Thanks for sharing! God Bless, Sheila in Titusville, FL
