Removing Dark Circles Under Eyes?
In Ayurveda, bags under the eyes are a sign of kidney trouble. This goes with the doctors idea of fluid retention. Try a new sleep routine (one night will not do it) and up your water (yes - water) intake.
Painting a Kitchen with Orange Cupboards?
You cant make a leopard change its spots. You have a retro kitchen so go with it. Shop second hand stores for retro stuff. Enamelware in pale yellow or robins egg blue would be cute. Or Im sure you could find Fiesta ware dishes and containers that would coordinate...
14th Birthday Ideas?
Go to the craft section at Walmart. They have tons of different crafty kits for $10 -20. Anything from jewelry making to tie-dye. Im sure you could find something fun.
Romantic Birthday Trips Ideas?
I am not familiar with your area, but I like to go to VRBO (Vacation Rental By Owner) to look for unique vaca ideas.
Making a Cookbook to Raise Money for Cancer Research?
Have you thought about an email file? You could type up the cookbook, make it searchable, and just send it. Or better yet, send monthly recipes using seasonal food. Either way, you would also end up with an email roster for next years campaign.
Gift ideas for Grads Living at Home?
Give them a hope chest or hope chest item. They will sigh now, but when they try to move out they will be grateful. Otherwise, Generic electronics accessories are always useful: chargers, non-skid pads, screen cleaning kit, etc.
Indian Wedding Invitation Cards?
Try ETSY. They have everything and you can get custom made fairly reasonably priced.
Gnats Coming Into the House Through Screens?
I went to Walmart and bought bridal tulle at 97 cents/yard. I taped it over the screens and even made a curtain with a cheap curtain rod for my doorway. The holes are small enough that the gnats cant get through. I used a bronze color and it is really nice...
Bedroom Paint Color Advice?
Who knew shades of white could be so complicated! When I buy paint I tend to defer to the little picture books in the paint isle. They do it for a living and know which ones look best together. Besides repainting, maybe you could get some accessories the cream...
13th Birthday Party Ideas?
Tour the crafts section at WalMart or your local crafts store. They have great kits for anything from making jewelry to spinning pottery To decorating tote bags and t-shirts. And they run around $10 each!
Sealing Laminate Flooring to Use on Countertops?
At Lowes they sell butcher block sealer that we used on real wood countertops. It wont make it heat resistant, but it will keep water out and make it food safe. Good luck.
Health Risks from Living in a House Where Previous Owners Smoked?
The company that treated the air used an ozone generator. They remove everything from the air. Then you have to worry about what is inside the walls. The best option is shellac paint, not oil paint. This will literally seal the smoke residues into the wall...
Why Do We Keep Our Wedding Dresses?
The hope is your daughter will wear it one day. If a daughter is not on the horizon, find someone to give or sell it to. A wedding dress should be cherished. Rather than storing it in the attic, allow someone else to cherish it and maybe their daughter will...
Appetizer Ideas for an Outdoor Wedding?
What about an elaborate salad bar? Everything, meat included, could be kept over ice for safety. You could include regular salads and other salads (potato, macaroni, etc) and some sweets too.
20 AMP Breaker Keeps Tripping?
Breakers are cheaply made in China. It is not unusual for one to be bad. Luckily they are cheap enough to try a new one.
Paint Color Advice for a Small Bathroom?
Have you considered painting the cabinet also. The wood narrows your options somewhat. I agree with pale paint colors: yellow (sunny), gray (sophisticated) , or a mossy or dusty green (cottage) might be nice. Another way to go is a dark beige/light brown. this...
12th Birthday Party Ideas for a Directioner?
My go to tween birthday place is the craft aisle at Walmart. They have t-shirts, bags, and hats to decorate and bracelet making kits. Im sure you could work 1D in somehow. Also, you could order cheap clear phone cases or key chains and let them decorate them...
Matching Granite with White Appliances?
Buy a cheap shiny black shower curtain, cut it in half, and put on the counter tops to get an idea of how it will look. Also your accessories will either pull it together or break it up, so put them on the shower curtain for a better idea.
Repurposing Galvanized Fence Posts?
1. Tether ball if their height fits your kids 2. Run several strings out to the ground and plant beans 3. Make them a seasonal art project - Easter Bunny, plastic palm, scarecrow, Santa, etc using the pole for structure
Appetizers for a Small Fall Wedding?
Finger sandwiches are good. Cut the crust off of bread, make the sandwiches, and cut in half on the diagonal. You can match the type to your wedding - bbq, tuna salad on toast, roast beef, etc. buy the meat bulk to save money. For deli meat and cheese, they...
Finding a Place to Buy Pinecones?
If you cant wait for delivery you can try the craft store - Michaels or A. C. Moore, etc. You pay a bunch, but in a bind...
Remedy for Severe Headaches?
Try looking at what you do the day of and the day before your headache. Note what you eat and drink, how well and how many hours you sleep, the weather, the pollen and dust, etc. For me, it was fabric softener. The smell suddenly gave me massive headaches.
Reducing Armpit Odor?
Im a big fan of treating the cause, not the symptom. Have you talked to anyone about the possible cause of the odor? The deodorant, your diet, your bath or laundry soap, your shirt fabric, or any number of illnesses could cause the odor. Try changing one thing...
GFI for Washer Keeps Popping?
My husband is a home builder. One of the most common warranty issues he has is replacing gfis. They are surely made in the bad part of China and often go bad. My advice is to find a handyman or electrician to replace the gfi. You can buy them at the big box...
Ideas for 12th Birthday?
Go to the craft section at Walmart or to the craft store. There you can find great inexpensive craft ideas for her. T-shirts for $3-5 and tye-dye machine for $10 or friendship bracelet kits for $10-20 would make for a great time. There are plenty of foam stickers...
Theme Ideas for Girl's 12th Birthday?
Go to the craft section at Walmart or the craft store. There you can find great inexpensive craft ideas for her. T-shirts for $3-5 and tye-dye machine for $10 or friendship bracelet kits for $10-20 would make for a great time. There are plenty of foam stickers...
Recipe for Pork Lacone (Shoulder)?
I like slow-cooker pulled pork. Put in crock pot with 1/2 bottle cola, 1/2 cup brown sugar, water to cover, and whatever seasonings you like. Lately its been pineapple for me. Then cook low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours. Being from the South, we must add...
Counterintuitive Reaction to Bronchitis from Cold Air Outdoors?
The cold air causes contractions at nerve,blood vessel, and tube endings. This is why your fingers and toes get cold and why your sinuses stop running outside. When you go inside or hold your hands to a fire, the vessels/tubes/nerves dilate and fluids/blood...
Two Yellow Stains Appearing on Living...
Are the stains 16 or 24 apart? This is the distance the beams are apart depending on where you live. It looks like something is dripping and running along the ceiling joists. This just happens to be where it collects. If the stains are perpendicular to the...
Replacing Cable TV with Hulu?
First about watching pc on tv. I am not so tech savvy myself, so I go to Youtube. There you will find 8 million videos showing you exactly what to buy and how to do it. Just search for watching pc on tv. As for the Hulu dilemma, it can be good and bad. A lot...
Best Paint To Use After a Fire?
Years ago we did a fire rehab job. We tried the expensive soot removers. Totally Awesome from the dollar store worked better! Also call your local tool rental center and find an ozone generator. Car detailers and casinos use them all the time to kill odors...
Thrifty Advice for Teen Starting Out on Own?
To help save money and give you something to do, you could both try growing a few veggies. Start with lettuce, spinach, tomato, cucumber. With a little attention these could bring healthy rewards. Gardening is a very cost-effective and relaxing hobby for you...
Adult Daughter Does Not Give Mother Gifts?
Unfortunately, that village that it takes to raise a child sometimes has more influence than we wish. The values that you taught your child were not the only ones she was exposed to. She is an adult now. Her values are not so much a reflection on you as on...
Creating a Temporary Door To Divide Apartment?
What about a screen door or storm door? They are cheaper, easier to put up and take down, and can be painted to make solid and give privacy.
Gift Ideas for Boyfriend's 16th Bday?
Since its his 16th, how about a key chain. Sounds weird, but they make some nice ones and you can find one that matches your relationship. Or maybe an electronic photo frame with pics of the 2 of you. Other than that you may think about what is important to...
Idea for Christmas Gift That Will Fit in an Envelope?
How about origami. It sounds a little corny, but you could use fancy paper and make something you could fold up to put in the envelope. He could hang it up to remind him of you. A gift certificate to an online service he likes might be nice, too. Hulu 0r Netflix...
Christmas Gift Ideas for Boyfriend?
I would say that it depends on how serious things are and what his hobbies are. A shirt or jacket for his favorite sport (hunting, skiing, whatever) is always safe. If you are closer than that, try something more personal along with it. Coupon cards are fun...
Cooking Dry Beans?
I read in a hummus recipe that the only way to get the chickpeas the right texture is to add baking soda to the soak water. I havent tried it so I cant say how well it works, but it may be worth a google search.
Remedy for Swollen Glands and Earache?
It sounds like you scratched your ear and got an infection. Go to the doctor for some antibiotics! In the mean time you can lay with the swollen side up and soak your ear with peroxide, then blow dry it. The warm air will feel good, and keeping your ear dry...
Substitute for Evaporative (Swamp) Cooler Pads?
In the chicken houses they use cardboard. Im not sure what that would do to your unit, though. You may have to fashion a sock for it.
Recipes Using Kale?
Kale chips are my new addiction! Break into chip-sized pieces coat with a little olive oil. Salt to taste and bake at 300 for 20-25 minutes until crispy; satisfies your salty crunchy cravings in a healthy way.
Finding Someone to Clear Trees?
It can be hard to find someone to cut a few trees free of charge. Usually timber men want acres of trees in order to make it worth their while. So the answer is to find some other way to make it worth their while. Do they have kids and need a babysitter? Do...
Donating Stuffed Animals?
In my area the police use them to give to children at crime scenes/fires to hep calm them down.
Wholesale Distributor of Discount Groceries for Resale?
I would go to a similar type store that does not compete with your location and ask who their supplier is. It may take a few tries, but once you explain that you will not be competition somebody will usually help.
Making Shirt Collars Last Longer
Buttoning shirts all the way up to the top while on the hanger will help them keep their shape longer too. Thanks to Martha for that one.
Water Not Getting to Ice Maker?
1. Sometimes newly plugged in refrigerators can take up to 48 hrs to produce their first ice cycle. 2. Is the hose kinked? If the ice trays are empty, check the hoses. 3. Is the water getting to the ice trays but the freezer is not cold enough? Adjust the freezer...
Looking for Work From Home Jobs?
No social commentary here - just money making ideas. Do your bake? College students love muffins, cookies, & brownies. Also, if you sew you could make bags, wristlets, book covers, etc. Or crochet hair things. You could make them in your school colors (cookies...
Removing Tree Sap from a Car?
There is a product at the hardware store called goo gone. Self explanatory.
Home-made Cheese Recipes?
Try http://www.motherearthnews.com/relish/cheesemaking-resources.aspx?newsletter=1&utm_content=12.02.11+FG&utm_campaign=FG&utm_source=iPost&utm_medium=email to start (sorry its a long one). You can find anything homesteady at Mother Earth News.
Looking for Dessert Recipes Using Honey?
Im with Lucy. My husband says greek yogurt with honey and nuts is bts!(better than sex)
Suggestions for High Calcium Non Dairy Foods?
Soybeans, collard greens, spinach, and almonds are good choices.
Paying Off Mortgage Quickly?
For great motivation, try Dave Ramsey. He has radio shows/podcasts that feature call-in listeners who are paying off debt. His books are super! His method is to pay one bill off, take that monthly bill money and put it toward the next bill, etc.
Wedding Color Coordination?
I agree with making one color lighter. I can see a light purple, medium purple, and blue flower bouquet with sherbet orange poppies as an accent. Then light purple dresses with medium purple sash/belt and orange shoe pins or hair bobbles. Or sherbet orange...
Finding Land for Off-The-Grid Living?
Youve been given good advice here but dont be discouraged. Contact state agriculture commissions and ask them if and where your desired life is possible. Thats what theyre there for. A good way to start looking and feel out different areas may be to work as...
My Frugal Life: The Coffee Test
IMO spending extra on fresh food is being frugal. The $$ you save on medical bills and missed work are far greater than those you spend on quality food. I find that I like home-made detergent and soap better and that it is drastically cheaper. I also feel better...
Painting Trim Different colors?
DH is a builder and a designer taught him this rule about paint colors that will help his houses sell: Anywhere you stand you should not be able to see more than two colors. More than one color change is to busy and comes off tacky.
Removing Cigarette Odor from a Room?
When we work fire damage repair jobs we use paints with shellac in them. Others have given good brand suggestions. The idea is you cant fully get rid of the smell, just seal it in. That being said, I think the vinegar is a good first step. It certainly couldnt...
Cost Effectiveness of Freezing Local Produce...
Try looking on Craigs list for a used freezer and look for freezer containers at thrift stores or yard sales. That should help with up-front costs. If you compare labels apples to apples buying local can be competitive or even cheaper. (preservative free, organically...
How Do I Make Good Fried Eggs Over Medium?
My mother gave me a 6 cast iron frying pan. Its the first pan Ive been able to fry eggs in. It is well seasoned so nothing sticks. I Put 2 eggs in the pan and cook until the first side is done. Then I flip the eggs (they join into one circle) and turn the pan...
Making Rice Pudding With Leftover Rice?
Mix 1 cup cooked rice & 2 cups milk. Heat to scalding (not quite boiling). Beat 2 egg yolks w/ 1/2 cup sugar & 1/2 t vanilla until light yellow. Slowly add to the rice/milk (too fast will cook the eggs). Cook until thickened. Add raisins and/or fruit if desired...
Cleaning Collectibles Damaged in Home Fire?
Back when construction workers actually worked, we had a job doing a fire rehab. We ran out of the expensive soot-removal formula and ran to the dollar store for a substitute. Totally Awesome lives up to ita name. It did an unbelievable job on the historic...
My Frugal Life: Country Living
YouTube is a great resource for homesteading skills - not just recipes but videos to go with. Also, it gives you a sense of community and the ability to talk one-on-one with other like minded people.
