Garlic Tomato Salad
Since we are in Arizona on vacation and can get fresh tomatoes this is going to be on the menu this week. It sounds too delish to pass up. Tomatoes and garlic, mmm two of my favs. Thanks for sharing.
Keeping Glitter from Coming Off Baskets?
I seal glitter with spray varnish the same I use with my woodcrafts, it would work fine for you.
Simple Homemade Glycerin Soap
What a reward to bath with soap you made yourself and the scent you like instead of what is available. Great idea.
Quilted Coffee Cup Coasters
Great idea and what a treat to receive. Would make super teachers gifts in the shape of an apple. Thanks for sharing.
Halloween Treat Bags
What a treat for the kids, a personalized treat bag. What kid wouldnt love that. So cute.
Crunchy Pickle Recipes?
For me the secret to any pickle recipe is pick them cukes in the morning while they are fresh and cool, process them right away and use plenty of alum. I will send you my sunshine dill recipe that is so easy and they are ready to eat in 3 days. Pack your jars...
My Frugal Ways
Really good commonsense advice we all could live by without making any drastic changes to our lifestyle. Just what our countrys economy needs right now, common sense.
Shake-A-Leg Magnets
Girl Scouts, Bownies and Boy Scouts would have such fun making these guys, what fun. So cute!
Growing Zucchini?
It will stay as a bush but a mighty big bush, I allow a 6 ft circle for mine. I have planted them in tubs like trees are planted in that way I can set them where ever I want them. This leaves room for me to till around them.
Dapper Dad Doll
Your patterns are always so clear and simple to follow, thanks for sharing. Keep it up!
Wooden Tie/Belt Holder
There is no painting on the picture it is all shading with the wood burning tool. One could certainly add come color by painting if they wanted.
Making Snack Bowls From Old Record Albums?
We used to make them by laying them on top of an oven proof bowl covered with aluminum foil. Heat your oven to 300 degrees and watch them soften. Using gloves take them out and shape them as you want but leave them on the bowl to cool. They can be painted or...
A Tool Bouquet for Dad
Useful, edible, and pleasing to the eye, what more could a proud Dad ask for. Too cute.
Cleaning Rubber Stamps?
Try sitting them in coke for minute. It works great to remove ink from stamp pads.
Mother's Day Rocking Horse Craft
So cute and all little kids love rocking horses, I would think they would have a ball helping make these.
My Frugal Life: Painting Margaritaville
What a great time was had by all it sounds, and some wonderful advice for all of us to follow. How neat someone plants and shares garden bounty just because they enjoy sharing. Neat thing to do!
Uses for Plastic Bakery Containers
How clever, and to think I just threw one away, oh well the garbage man might use it.
Craft Project: Easter Mobile
Is there nothing safe around you? It just goes to show the rest of us, a little creative thinking goes a long way. Inspirational to say the least!
My Frugal Life: I Can't Find Enough to Do!
The nurse didnt know we were experiencing the depression syndrome she was discussing that day she was just telling the patients of one of the things to watch out for. It isnt the usual form of depression where one feels sad or lonely as we usually think of...
My Frugal Life: I Can't Find Enough to Do!
Going through an experience like this is certainly a strain but with hard work on both sides it can be managed. Life is so precious and you both have worked hard to build the life you have together so by taking one small step at a time and lots of deep breaths...
Rooting A Cutting From A Lilac Bush?
Lilacs put out shoots, little upstart plants around the base, that is the easiest way to start a new plant. I am not sure you would have any luck starting one from a cutting. But I wish you luck, I have never had one root myself either in water or soil.
Trouble With Sewing Machine After Bending Needle?
Since you sound like you are a beginner sewer it might be to your benefit to take your machine and go take a class. It will teach you about the stitches and thicknesses you should and should not use with your machine. The repairman you used might even take...
Feeding a Neapolitan Mastiff?
Take him to a vet and have him checked out right away to see if he is healthy would be my best advice. Then take his or her advice on your breed of dog as to the best diet or check with your kennel club for advice.
Boosting My Energy Level?
Sugar gives you a quick energy boost then your sugar level drops and you need another to feel that boost. You are in a cycle of wanting that boost. Agree with the breakfast advice make a sensible breakfast and drop the hard candy.
Caring for a Five Day Old Puppy?
Dexster you are facing a real challange and I wish you all the luck in the world. I had a kennel for a few years and I would recommend you find a vet you trust if you cant find a female dog with new puppies which would be the perfect answer. Most new mommas...
What is a Chili Brick for Use in a Dip Recipe?
My mother used to buy the chili bricks all the time and they made the best chili or am I just remembering my mothers chili perhaps? Really it was great. It was found in the prepackaged meat cooler and was a round log. He had all the seasonings in it. I believe...
My Frugal Life: More Neighbors Come Calling For Murals
By the time I covered all of my boo boos my paint would get pretty expensive. Not all of us can make a turtle look like he is supposed to look and not like we dropped our paint pallette.
Cinnamon Roll Apple Cobbler
What a quick and delish sounding dessert for campers, I am always looking for quick and easy ones to send to both my sister that camps a lot and my sis that travels. Thanks for sharing.
Homemade Sauerkraut Recipe?
There is a good recipe on Cabin Annies for homemade sauerkraut. http://cabinannie.com Homemade Sauerkraut ingredients: Cabbage, Salt Shred cabbage and put into glass or crock jar about two inches deep and pack down. Sprinkle salt on top and repeat till cabbage...
My Frugal Life: Recycle, Recycle, Recycle!
I am very serious about the goldfish, I cannot have pets as I said in my essay and they as you can see in the picture are beautiful with the plant. Having raised Bullmastiff puppies for years I miss the companionship of a dog or pet. So this is the closest...
Ideas for Inexpensive Crafts and Hobbies?
You can make homemade paper from junk mail and then make your own greeting cards. Go to any paint store that sells wallpaper, they give away the discontinued books, use them for your card making. check your thrift stores for trims, buttons, lace. Gather dried...
Fix for Flat Paint Not Adhering to Old Paint?
That is exactly what you have. You will have to strip the latex paint and start over. If you want to use latex paint you will have to prime first, you can use an oil base primer then use latex paint but latex paint will not adhere to oil base paint. I always...
Painted Pot Holders
What child wouldnt think they were all grown up with their own potholders. Too cute!
Ridding Your Kitchen of Fruit Flies
We fight them every summer, thank you for the funneling idea, very clever!
Can I Put Linoleum Over Indoor-Outdoor Carpet?
Anytime you put down linoleum down it has to be on a smooth flat floor. If you dont it will show every imperfection and break over sharp edges. Even a piece of gravel will make a hole in your linoleum. As Lorelei said it has to be glued down with special glue...
How Can I Make Potholders From Scrap Material?
If you are wanting to make pretty and usable as you said, I would make one side pretty and the other plain out of a heavy fabric if you have any left over such as denim or flannel. If you left over fabric has a design in it you could use it for your plain side...
How Can I Make a Quilt From Old Sweaters?
Your idea isnt ridiculous in fact it sounds like a fun project. You are right in thinking of stitching your squares first, but not having a machine is going to be a problem unless you fuse the sweaters to a webbing first. Even then I think you are going to...
Use Phone Book Pages for Paper Piecing
Great idea, the paper would be easy to tear off when you are done stitching without bothering your stitches. Wish I would have thought of it when I was doing tons of paper piecing. Thanks for sharing.
Italian Creme Cake
I have to try this, coconut is one of my weakness, combine it with cake and what more could one want!
Making Soap Using Melt and Pour?
If you add your oatmeal after the soap has cooled just a bit it wont sink. Also if you grate soap to melt, mix your oatmeal with the grated soap the residue will help just as putting raisins in flour before mixing them in cake keeps them from sinking to the...
My Frugal Life: Surviving After A Loss
Zarah, you so touched my heart! I hope you dont mind but I reprinted your essay on my blog, it was so inspiring and so well written I am sure my readers will enjoy it as much as I did. If you would like to read it here is the link. http://cabinannie.wordpress...
Substitute for Ascorbic Acid when Freezing Apples?
Any fruit juice with acid will work, it can be thinned down pretty thin and still work, the trick is to keep the apples submerssed for me if I am out of Fruit Fresh. I keep it on hand year round. We use in when we grind our horseradish in the fall also. We...
Short'nin Bread
I just knew this had to be one of your delicious recipes Julia, my mouth is watering. As soon as I can get some buttermilk we are going to be eatn Shortnin bread. Do you think reconstituted powdered buttermilk would work, I do have that on hand?
Is a Self Cleaning Oven Worth the Extra Cost?
It doesnt sound like you use your oven enough to justify paying the extra to me. I do love my self- cleaning oven but I use it all the time. If I were you I would put the money away for another toaster oven when the one you are using quits.
What Material is Best for Making a Photo Blanket?
The best way I know is to use the ironon transfer sheets you purchase. There are several different brands, some work better than others. If you have never used any I would first try Avery I have the best luck with it. There is a fabric made specifically for...
Potato Chip Bag Purse?
What I do is make fabric out of them first. By this I mean I strengthen the bags by adhering them to something stronger. Test your bag with a cool iron to see how hot a temp you can use. I then adhere the bags to heavy duty plastic such as 2 MM. If the bag...
Potato Chip Bag Purse?
http://cabinannie.wordpress.com/craft-room/dont-throw-away-those-bright-cookie-and-candy-sacks-make-a-purse/?preview=true&preview_id=347&preview_nonce=884682d6b8 This is the bag I made from one Oreo bag, thought I would pass it along. All you have to do is...
Exploding Box Valentine Card
Very pretty I think my sister should receive one of these from me. She will love it! Thanks for sharing.
Roast Beef and Barley Soup
Dont you just love it when accidents turn out better than a recipe? It really was good.
Best Paint for Using on Styrofoam?
I get my paint for Styrofoam from Hobby Lobby or my local floral shop. It does take a special paint some will melt the foam. The flower shop just calls it floral spray paint, wish I could tell you what the chemical is to avoid but I dont know. Just make sure...
How Can I Hang Plates on the Wall Inexpensively?
If you are wanting to hang quite a few plates. Study the way one of the wire hangers are made and make some yourself from clothes hangers or other wire. I bought several different sizes at Wal-mart for less than $2 each. Check your dollar stores and thrift...
What is Taxable and Nontaxable Income?
I would check your state income laws, here we cannot earn over $600 or it has to be reported as taxable income. TF will be obligated to report your earnings if over the limit. Others will most likely know more of the other legalalites for you.
How Do I Make Homemade Brown Gravy?
This is my method for making brown gravy. When you cook a roast add an inch or more water to the container to start with and when the meat is done remove it while you make the gravy. If you want a clear gravy you will need to strain your broth; personally I...
French Bread Recipe?
This is my favorite french bread recipe it always turns out for me, I submitted it a while back. Good luck. 2 TB yeast 2 C warm water 1 tea sugar 2 tea salt 5 c flour 1 tea cornmeal Dissolve the yeast in the warm water and sugar then add the salt. Add the flour...
My Frugal Holiday: Resolve to Eat Healthier
Thanks to all of you for your kind words and encouragement. Believe me it has helped. Bob is doing great, not minding the food changes too much and is now in rehab. One would think we are large people with the way of eating we have enjoyed but we arent, we...
How Do I Make Seashells Shiny?
I too was dissapointed when mine dried out. I also was told to run them through the dishwasher to get all the germs and all off of them so I did. Dont do that, it also took some of the color out of the and weakened them. I use my spray varnish, any brand would...
Scrubbing Bubbles Automatic Shower Cleaner Nozzle Clogged?
Try soaking the nozzle in vinegar for a couple of hours.
Removing Denture Adhesive from My Mouth?
Rinse your mouth with as hot of water as you can stand, you may have to repeat a couple of times. I use a soft toothbrush also. I really miss brushing my teeth and the fresh taste of toothpaste and brushing my gums with toothpaste and a soft toothbrush helps...
Using a Larger Count Aida for Design?
The only thing it will change is the finished size of your project. Be sure to buy enough fabric to start with. Go by your square count not the size of fabric. Instead of 18 squares per inch you will have less such as 12 or 14 squares per inch. Good Luck.
Making Soap on a Rope With Purchased Bars?
Put a tablespoon of water in a microwave proof dish along with a large bar of soap. Heat on high for one minute, check to see if it is softening, keep heating, checking every 30 seconds until it is pliable. Remove from the microwave, be careful it will be hot...
Crispy Roasted Garbanzo Beans
Always looking for a new cruncy treat that isnt sweet. Thanks a bunch! Sounds so good!
