What is the Best Time of Day for Traveling With Children?
I have traveled with my children many times over their childhood. with little ones plan on stopping for Lunch or just a break at a fast food place that has a playground. I have done this with my own children and now my Grandson. Always keep lots of snacks and...
Rudolph Gift Bag
These are Adorable. We made them with our preschools today. They used them to package their gift to their parents. So much fun.
Rubber Bands for Gripping Jar Lids
I learned this trick last summer in the UK. Trying to get a water bottle open had eluded several of us when I asked a tour guide if he could open it and he failed a very nice girl overheard us and pulled a rubber band off her purse and explained how to wrap...
Covering Walls for a Wedding?
I once did a Wedding cake for a client that was married in a barn and they decorated with beautiful handmade Quilts. It dressed up the barn and really showcased the craftsmanship of the Quilts.
Keeping Track of Storage Locations
What a great idea, wish I had done this when I tucked away that roll of stamps I know are here someplace! haha
Buying Clothing from the Maternity Rack
I have been buying My tops from the maternity rack. I have a rather large chest but to find a shirt to fit there , then The shoulders hang off me. As far as fashion goes your not suppose to have a big chest unless your huge else where too. I have found if I...
Free Boxes For USPS Priority Shipping
I do a lot of shipping of gifts to my Daughter and Grandson as my Son in law is in the military based over seas. The USPS also offers these boxes for APO shipping at a one price for anything that fits, and its priority shipping. I happened to order the case...
Number of Dry Measure Cups in a Pound?
So if you go by what Chef4U said you could measure a cup of lead and it would only weigh 8 oz? I think it makes a difference what your measuring. A cup of feathers wouldnt weigh the same as the lead but they would still be a cup full. Each ingredient has different...
Freezing Mashed Potatoes?
My sister freezes them by using a small scoop like you would use for cookies and making small balls of them on a baking sheet. Then freezing several hours. Once frozen place into a Ziplock bag and when you want to use them take out only the amount you need...
Shipping Vacuum Packed Homecooked Meals?
I would think you would have to ship it with dry ice to preserve it. Just vacuum packing isnt going to keep it fresh with out keeping it cold. Ship it with dry Ice and I think it would work. You could even freeze the meals and he would just have to microwave...
Buy Frontline In Bulk
Check on E-bay for either Frontline or Advantage for your smaller pets, there are people selling Kits with a vial for storage and the syringe to apply it and directions with the correct dosages already calculated for you at really reasonable cost. I found this...
Use Chili Sauce as a Copper Cleanser
All these things contain vinegar, I would guess that is what is cleaning the tarnish off the copper. White vinegar is a great all natural cleanser for a lot of things. My mother always used it in her cafe as a natural cleanser to wipe down countertops and tables...
Disinfecting Hands Without Soap?
You can wash your hands with plain warm water and use a hand sanitiser afterwards if that doesnt irritate your skin as well. However washing with warm water should help just be sure to scrub their surface as you would if you were using soap. Or ask your doctor...
Disinfecting Hands Without Soap?
I just found an add for the cetaphil skin cleanser. im sure this is what we used on my son years ago but back then you had to have a prescription for it, nice to know you can buy this over the counter now. There is even a $2.00 coupon in the Nov. issue of Good...
Mark Christmas Presents With Numbers Instead Of Names
Gee, I wish I had read this back when my girls were young! I had to hide their gifts in the trunk of the car until Christmas eve as they would open them and look at them while I was at work and their dad was suppose to be babysitting, (tweens then).
Storing Food in a Winterized House?
I clean homes for several family s who have summer homes here in upstate NY where winters are hard. Some choose to heat their homes others do not. Most leave soap items behind with no problems. I wouldnt leave anything that the mice could get into though. they...
Rinse Hair Coloring Outside
I agree with chef4u I have always rinsed in the shower and never had a problem with staining and my tub stains easily.
Best Mattress for Back Problems?
We bought a Sealy latex mattress for my husband who was having a lot of back pain. He loves it. I would have liked the pillow top model, but since he was the one suffering we opted for the firmer of the two. If you watch the sales, they have them on sale often...
Greek Pasta Salad
I agree, what is the correct amount of pasta called for if this is intended to serve 20? I use 2 boxes of spiral pasta when making my pasta salad. So even 1 and 1/2 cups dry or cooked seems like a very small amount. What type of pasta are you using?
Trash Can Punch?
I agree with you don,t use everclear. It is nasty stuff. It makes me Ill as soon as I drink it. Have been to several partys in my younger days that had trash can punch, which included it and every time I had any I was instantly Ill. Didnt help that you were...
Do Lilacs Lose Their Leaves in the Fall?
Yes, they do loose their leaves in the fall and return in the spring.
Healthy Brownies With a Secret Ingredient
Is 6X6 the right sized pan? seems like that is a very small batch of brownies.
Thrifty Graduation Gifts?
Cash, cash and more cash. Teens like money, teens need money. My daughter hates gift cards, she doesnt like being limited to a particular store. Cash or a visa gift card is the way to go.
Sticking to a Weight Loss Program?
I also had a heal spur so I completely understand not wanting to exercise by say walking etc. I had surgery to remove the spur in 1998 and have not regretted it at all. I can walk like a normal person again. Ask your Dr. to consider surgery if this is preventing...
Wash Cloth for Phone Space Around Toddlers
I personally think this is a great Idea, Wish I had thought of it when my kids were young. The only time they have to hang on you is while your trying to answer an important call. Did this parent say they were just chatting away with their friends. Sometimes...
Yellow Stains on an Old Porcelain Tub?
Try soaking the tub over night with a product called Iron Out this worked great on a terrible rusty yellow stain left on a tub by our last tenets. Nothing else even budged it. This is a before picture.
Yellow Stains on an Old Porcelain Tub?
This is the after picture after one soaking, No scubing at all! The product Iron out can be obtained at most any Home supplie store like Lowes or home depot. Or most any Hardware store would probley order it for you. good luck.
