Use Leftover Candle Wax for Firestarters
Great idea! You can also put dryer lint in the tubes, works great too.
Use Hair Ties to Hold Back Curtains
I also use the hair ties, great idea. Also use a napkin ring on the window curtains over the kitchen sink. Single ones can often be found in mark down bins in just about any store.
Alternative Uses for Elastic Hair Bands?
I use them on a curtain when the window is open & its breezy, it keeps the curtain from flapping. No more stuff getting knocked off the table/dresser by the curtain & possibly getting broken.
Cooking Spray Residue on Skillet?
Try some baking soda on a sponge & a little elbow grease. Works for me!
Getting Rid of Calluses on Elbow?
100% Shea Butter works for me, not the foo-foo ones with a scent added to it.
Dispense Bleach Slowly
Great tip thanks! Also noticed it keeps the bleach from splashing where it shouldnt!
Leek Casserole
Wow, does this ever sound great! Ill be making it soon. Thanks so much for the recipe!
Thawing Your Turkey
I tried this last Thanksgiving for the first time & it worked out perfectly. It is a great space saving idea! Great minds think alike! Happy Thanksgiving!
Emergency Tips For Diabetics
THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH FOR THESE EXTREMELY HELPFUL TIPS. IVE ALREADY PRINTED OUT A COPY FOR MY HUSBAND WHO IS A DIABETIC.
Organizing Your Pins and Brooches
WHAT A GREAT IDEA!!! THANK YOU FOR SHARING!!! IM OFF TO BUY HOOPS!!
Hardware to Hang Wooden Curtain Rods?
My husband cut a thick piece of wood into two pieces in the shape of the letter J & attached one to each side of the window with the u part of the J facing outward to hold the rod. He also stained them to match the rod. The size of the J would depend on the...
Help Filling Lotion Pump Bottle?
I agree with perfumed fan, it works for me. You can even find smaller funnels at the dollar stores, thats what I use on some of the smaller bottles. I believe they came in a 3 pack of different sizes.
Use Vintage Metal Buckets for Planters
Ive been doing the same thing & its great, Have had the hubby spray them with Rustoleum in my favorite shades of purple, I love it & so do the neighbors!! Glad you sent the tip in for others,
Warning About Lights in Jars
I switched over to using either the battery operated tea lites or votives. Works great & I can rest easy.
Modifying Your Favorite T-Shirt
What a great idea!! Ill be doing this to some of my favorite tees that have stains on the bottom half but I couldnt bring myself to part with them!! Now I dont have to, Thanks!!!!
Hairspray For Pest Control
Great Idea!! Since I dont use hairspray on my hair, I purchased a travel size pump bottle of hair spray just for flying pests. I especially love having it handy for the ones that sting like bees, wasps etc.! And now thanks to pamphyila I now know how to dilute...
Decorating With Wood Frames?
If you really want to go with glass, hit up garage sales, frames are always cheap there & usually ugly so I just keep the glass for a nicer frame & dump their frame. I do this to get the non-glare glass for my frames.
Deli Potato Salad Recipe?
Sounds like youre describing German Potato Salad. It can be served hot or cold. Look for recipes on Thrifty Tips!!
Adding Beef Broth to Spaghetti Sauce?
I always toss in a tablespoon or two of Millers Beef Flavored Soup Base when I make my sauce, it gives it a great flavor. You can find it in the soup aisle, comes in a one pound plastic jar. You can also use the soup base for making gravy and even as a seasoning...
Note the Shipping Charge When Bidding On Online Auctions
GREAT TIP!!!!!! Shame on the ebay sellers who do this!! I refuse to ever bid on any auction with shipping costs that are higher than they should be. This also applies to the buy it now items that Ive seen that are listed for .99 and the shipping is $6.95 or...
Recipe for Pork Roast?
Hi, What has always worked for me, is to rub the roast with a light coating of Wondra (regular flour will also do the trick). Ive also mixed different seasonings in the flour first, such as just salt & pepper, pepper with garlic salt, pepper with pinch of garlic...
How Can I Tenderize Beef Brisket?
This is my favorite beef brisket recipe.....Smoked Beef Brisket. One 3 to 4# Beef Brisket, 1/4 cup liquid smoke, 1/2 teaspoon each of celery salt, garlic salt & onion powder. Sprinkle brisket with liquid smoke & seasonings, wrap meat tightly with heavy duty...
Reusing Parmesan Cheese Rinds
I freeze my rinds & when I make my home-made Italian sauce I toss the rinds in, gives it a great flavor. I will have to try it when I make soup, never thought of that, thanks!!
Keeping Buckles from Ruining the Dryer
Great Tip!! Never wouldve thought of this one. But I think one of those small elastic ponytail holders, w/o metal holding it together, might work better than a rubber band. Not sure if a rubberband would melt??
Making Turkey Gravy
Thanks for the helpful hint! I always did the stock with giblets but thickened it with flour & then spent an hour or so trying to get rid of the flour taste! From now on I will buy the Tone Turkey gravy mix!
How Do You Flavor Regular Ground Coffee?
I just started doing the cinnamon in our coffee. I began with just a little bit sprinkled on the grounds & with each pot added more till I reached the right amount of flavor that we liked.
