Organizing Console for Van
This is what Id call using your head! Great idea in my opinion. You could use the cat littler container like an ice chest for day long trips, and it wouldnt take up as much room as an ice chest. Does the lid of the bottom container come off in one whole piece...
Old Style Mop That Uses a Clamped on Towel?
This is a link to E-How and tells how to make a mop by using towels, and the towel strips can be washed in the washing machine. Hope this helps you. http://www.ehow.com/how_2125191_make-mop.html
Old Style Mop That Uses a Clamped on Towel?
One more article from eHow on making your own mop from towels. http://www.ehow.com/way_5681982_homemade-mop.html Heres a bit of the article in case you cant get to it: Details of Best Homemade Mop There are several different types of homemade mops, but for...
Resize Jeans with Stretch Denim
This is a great idea! I have the same bothersome problem as you. At age 59 my hips and waist measure the same, I have a very flat behind and very skinny legs. Im built like a thin board! If I buy jeans for my waist size the hips and legs are huge, buy for the...
Alternatives to Shredding Important Papers?
Ive soaked important documents and papers that needed to be destroyed in a sink with a bit of warm water until they fall apart when taken out of the sink. I just keep pulling the soaked papers apart until they are unreadable or the ink runs completely, then...
Gift Ideas for Someone Who Likes Fishing?
A hand held fishing scale to weigh caught fish is a good little gift. Walmarts carry them in the sporting goods department for twenty dollars or less. My friend just bought her man friend one for eleven dollars at Walmart, not fancy but it will fit perfectly...
Vacuum Sealing Fresh Onions?
You could also try freezing your onions on a baking tray/sheet before you use the sealer. Spread a fairly thin layer on tray, when frozen or nearly frozen remove them and fill your sealer bag, then vacuum seal. No need to cover onions on the tray if you are...
Make a Christmas Card for Your Parents
This is an excellent tip. Being a mother and grandmother I cherish anything that has been handmade for me! To this very day my memories arent about so and so bought me this or they paid this many dollars. My most cherished and most remembered gifts are those...
Patchwork Back Porch
Your backporch in patchwork looks so very nice and welcoming. I especially like the idea you had to use bandanas as a table cloth, and I may very well do that for my kitchen table inside! But that seat cover your grandma (or godmother if thats what you meant...
Bleach Bottle Alternative for Santa Door Decoration?
Perhaps you could find a gallon size plastic vinegar jug. It should give about the same results as they are fairly close in size. I made several of these about twenty-five years ago and gave them as gifts during the Christmas holidays. I still have mine and...
Vincent Van Goat (La Mancha)
What a sweet little baby! Ill bet he has a naughty side at times though! Hes precious, and I love the name youve given him.
Picnic in Denver, CO
I wish I could have been there with you all. It looks like such a fun thing you were doing. Picnicing can be so inexpensive and yet so much fun, great for spending quality time with family and friends. Denver has to be better weather wise for a picnic right...
Use Waxed Paper To Lower Summer Cooling Costs?
Use bubble wrap instead, even recycled/leftover bubble wrap. Check out this web page for a great way to use bubble wrap to insulate windows. All you do is wet the window pane (inside room) with plain water, stick the cut to fit size bubble wrap on the glass...
Skunk Behavior: Running in Circles?
Several years ago we had the same experience, but with a racoon. He turned in circles out in the open, then finally got to a tree and went round and round the tree, always going in the same direction. We made a call to Louisiana Dept. of Wildlife and Fisheries...
Business Name for a Water Slide Rental?
Ro-mas Water Slipper, Romas Slipper, or Romas Slip-N-Slide. Ro from Robert and Ma from Mary. Good luck in your new venture!
Scenery: Winter Creek Bed
I love the picture! I wish I could have been there with you, standing there looking at the beautiful creek. Here in central Louisiana we dont have the fun of seeing snowy creekbeds very often, so it was a pleasure to see your picture! Thank you so much for...
A Gallon of Water Shower
This is a great idea for a shower! Here in hurricane country (and also while tent camping) this would prove to be a good idea to keep in mind. Ive read that you can also paint a plastic milk jug black, set it in the sun for most of the day, and it will be good...
Out-of-this-World Pecan Bars
On my standard size box of confectioners sugar (powdered sugar) it states that it contains three and three-fourths cups (3-3/4),or 453g (1 lb). Hope this helps you, mamasita.
Out-of-this-World Pecan Bars
On my standard size box of confectioners sugar (powdered sugar) it states that it contains three and three-fourths cups (3-3/4),or 453g (1 lb). Hope this helps you, mamasita.
Keeping Track of AC Adapters
This is an excellent idea. I have many AC adapters and such that will be taken care of now! Thanks so much for sharing this tip!
Making Market Bags from Plastic Bags
What a beautiful bag youve made! If I had the talent that you apparently have, Id make them in assorted colors and use them as purses, beach bags and general all purpose totes. Id be proud to own one of them! You did a beautiful job, and thanks for sharing...
Garden for Home Grown Food
Thats a beautiful garden you have growing, and Im sure any vegetables you get from it will be delicous! We dont have groundhogs here in Louisiana, at least not any around our part of the state, but we do have pesky squirrels, rabbits and a few deer on occasion...
Use Heat To Remove Lug Nuts
This is a great idea to keep in mind (using the butane cig lighter)! My husband and I own a camper van, and got caught on the interstate with the problem of not being able to get a lug nut off. Out came my 12 volt hair dryer, and hubby heated the lug nut with...
Collecting and Using Product Samples
Ill admit it, Im a freebie junkie myself. I have enough toothpaste samples so I wont have to buy toothpaste for the next two years. Shampoos, too. If I dont need every sample they offer, I get them anyway, as I usually know someone to pass it on to. My 16 year...
Mexican Souvenirs For Coworkers?
Being a baker, when anyone I know is going to Mexico, I always request a bottle of real vanilla!(u)(/u) Maybe they have very small bottles? When all else fails, how about bookmarks, the flat paper kind? I envy you so much on your getting to go on this trip...
Abby (Chihuahua/Jack Russell)
What a sweet little face! Ill bet she looks like a little angel when she finally decides to go to sleep. And thats an interesting mix of breeds, and I can definately see why shes hyper! Love her like theyll be no tomorrow. Id give her sugars if only I could...
Measuring Tape for Clothing Sizing
Great idea that we both share. I keep a measuring tape in my purse too! And yes, it helps at places where you cant try clothes on, such as garage sales, or when you just dont want to go in the fitting room. Ive saved a lot of money by finding out before I purchased...
Scooter (Morkie)
Scooter is one of the sweetest pups Ive seen in a long time. He looks like he is going to be one of those playful types, so you better hide your sneakers, or you wont have a shoestring left! Just precious!
Cooler Jug of Water for Summer
We keep the smaller sizes of water bottles which we refill from our tap at home, frozen in our freezer, to pack in a small ice chest in our car. We add a couple of bottles that are not frozen to drink in the early part of the day (or trip) which are cooled...
Precious (MinPin/Chihuahua)
Thats a wonderful first dog to have! She must be very well cared for by you, because she looks very healthy. Love her as much as you can, and give her a scratch behind the ears for me. Such a sweet face on Precious!
Icy Leaves
What a wonderful sight to see when its 82 degrees here at midnight in south Louisiana! Whoever took the picture did a great job! Thanks for sharing it with all of us.
In Memory of BC (Baby Cat)
BCs passing just crushes my heart. Her spirit and love are at the Rainbow bridge, waiting for her fellow office workers who choose to visit her there when their spirits soar free. I silently weep for all of you who will miss her everyday...
Kitties in the Winter
That really is a precious gang of cats! They look so healthy! I too have a mother/grandma cat who keeps the other four cats in line, constantly swatting at one or the other. Thanks for sharing the great picture with us!
Chicklet (Arab/Quarterhorse)
I love Chicklets name, I love her looks, I love the beautiful country youve got, and I love you for saving her! Thanks for sharing Chicklets story and picture with us, and God will truly bless you. From a reader in hot, humid, sunny and snowless Louisiana, USA
Niko (German Shepherd/Husky)
That is one beautiful dog. I love the markings on Nikos face. Give her a scratch behind the ears for me, or better yet, a kiss on her nose. Yep, Im an animal lover! Thanks for sharing her picture with us.
Sarafinnia the Cat
Id have that sweet thing in my bed with me at night, just so I could snuggle that beautiful face! Her paws are even precious! Now thats what I call a snuggle fur baby. Thanks for sharing her picture with us, I really got a smile out of looking at it. Oh my...
Air Travel Gift Pack Ideas?
Chewing gum (if she can chew it) is good for popping ears, small pack of wet wipes, sample size moisturizer as Ive heard airplanes tend to have dry air, small pack of toilet seat covers, tiny pack of tissues (good for noses as well as bathroom visits), and...
Skippy (Mixed Breed)
God lent you some very special angels. I read somewhere that God gives us pets/animals so we can realize/find out what unconditional love really is. God bless you and your broken heart, and I thank God for people like you. May God give you peace of heart and...
Toby (Yorkiepoo)
Absolutely adorable, and I see why you took Toby! I feel a bit of spoiling coming into Tobys future!
Sparkie The Dog
Both Sparkie and Ernie are adorable! They surely have to be related somehow or another! I can imagine it in my head~The Adventures of Sparkie and Ernie, a great movie or book title! And from the looks of them, I would think they would get into all kinds of...
Max the Cat
Max sure is a beautiful cat. I love his coloring. Two out of my five cats are foot biters, and one of them likes to do the cat walk. As I walk he gets between my legs and rubs side to side, leg to leg, no matter how far I go! It does get rather bothersome at...
Max the Cat
Max sure is a beautiful cat. I love his coloring. Two out of my five cats are foot biters, and one of them likes to do the cat walk. As I walk he gets between my legs and rubs side to side, leg to leg, no matter how far I go! It does get rather bothersome at...
Sprinkles and Kittens
Oh my gosh! Sprinkles is absolutely beautiful! And those kittens are precious! Please let us know how many kittens she had. My moma cat, KittyPuss, who looks exactly like Sprinkles, had five. Four were yellow and one was a calico like her. You are going get...
Keep Your Tank Full Just In Case
I agree with your tip about having a full tank of gas. Out of neccessity, as we live in a rural area and most gas stations close at night, I have renamed my 1/2 tank level of gas to my empty level. This allows for always having enough gas to at least get to...
Tawny (Weimaraner)
Tawny is so pretty, and I love her pose, and her color. I agree with you about the free animals out there, even the ones who call the side of the road home, that is drop offs. The best dog I ever had was an Alaskan Malamute who was thrown out on the roadside...
Sara (Golden Retriever)
Sara is a beauty. You did a wonderful thing by taking her in, and Im sure she is so very thankful for your act of kindness. You are truly her saving angel! Since she cant talk, Ill thank you for her!!
Tigger (Red Tabby Cat)
Tigger is a beauty, and your quilts are so pretty! If I was tiny enough, Id be snuggled up next to Tigger, right there on top of those beautiful quilts! Thanks for adopting her from a shelter, too. They make the best loving pets you can get! Glad you shared...
Rose (Mixed Breed)
Rose is just the sweetest dog! Isnt it amazing how God put that little angel there for you to love and cherish, when you didnt know you wanted a dog? I have five cats that God dropped in my yard, all strays who came here to live with us! Shes a keeper! Thank...
Brutus (Chihuahua)
Love em, hug em and sqeeze em like today is the last day youll have them! Ever notice the smallest dogs are always the mightiest? Thank you for loving blind and old dogs, too!
What Does Campho-Phenique Do?
Its the absolute best to apply to cold sores/fever blisters on the lips! I tried everything in the stores and nothing seemed to really help. A cousin told me to rub in a bit at the first sign of itching, or appearance of a fever blister, and it works! It dries...
Snuggles (Pug)
Id say shes a tad bit spoiled, huh? haha.. Such cute pictures, and shes so sweet, Id spoil her rotten if I had her! Alas, my five cats may have different ideas, so youll have to love and spoil her for me! Youre going to get a lot of love and joy from Snuggles...
Coins Are Money Too
My goodness, we must be related! haha... Seems that picking up coins runs in my family. My mom will literally knock me out of the way to grab one of those beauties! My husband, too! May you find bunches of pennies tomorrow ( if I dont find them first!), and...
Tyler (cat)
Tyler is a prime example of why people should adopt from shelters, instead of buying a breeded cat! Absolutely the sweetest thing Ive seen in a long time! You definately made the right choice by adopting him six years ago! Thanks for sharing that adorable piture...
Gracie (Pitbull Mix)
Gracie is beautiful! And thank you/your family for adopting her from a shelter! Ill bet shed have a ball playing with my five cats, who by the way, sleep in my bed! haha.. Thanks for putting that precious face on the website for all of us to see~ (Im also a...
Recycle Cans and Packaging Into Storage Containers
Thats a wonderful idea! They are a true example of your recycling talent, and you did a great job on them. These would make great gifts for the younger crowd at Christmas, or even a teacher! Of course youd have to eat bunches and bunches of M & Ms, but who...
Maggie the Cat (Calico)
What a beauty! Shes absolutely precious! Shed fit in just perfectly with my five cats! Your pictures are just so clear and colorful, what a talent you have! Thanks for sharing your beautiful pictures with us.
Sew Two Twin Blankets To Make A Big King Sized One
Wonderful! This idea should win a hints and tips contest! Thanks for sharing it with us all!
Ellie (Mixed Breed)
That is definately a sweet face on that adorable girl pup of yours! But why do I sense a little bit of sneakiness behind that sweet look? As in I swear the cat did it, not me! haha.. Shes a beauty, and Id love to snuggle that sweet face myself! Love her with...
Slick (Yellow Tabby Cat)
Slick has a brother at my house, named MrMan! Hes a three year old who looks just like Slick, minus the black coloring on Slicks nose. We also have a fifteen year old female cat who can hold her own against him, as well as his mom and two sister cats!! She...
Moving Across Country In My Car?
One last thought to add with my previous post on your trip across country. Putting as much as possible in your trunk, out of roving eyes is a great idea. Just make sure your spare tire is not under all your stuff in the trunk! Its so frustrating, dangerous...
Desiré at Christmas (Maine Coon)
Oh my goodness, shes beautiful! I have a cat that looks exactly like Desire, but my Moonie cat is fifteen years old, a bit aged, but I love her like I did when she was a kitten who strayed into our lives! How can you not love anything that adorable?! Thanks...
