Soap for Charlie Horses in Your Legs
My Dad does this too and swears by it. Doesnt seem logical, but really works for him.
14th Birthday Slumber Party Ideas?
When I was your age, this was how I celebrated my birthday too. We usually just did hair and make up together. Sometimes we would have a dance contest or watch a movie. My Mom always made caramel corn and other inexpensive snacks for us. One time we went to...
Christmas Parade Float - Theme "Holiday Glow"?
If the parade at night, you could decorate with glow sticks. These are very inexpensive at Dollar stores. If its daylight hours, maybe neon paints.
Don't Substitute for Butter
My son told me one of his classmates studied margarine for a science experiment and they learned that margarine is only one ingredient away from being plastic! Not something I want to feed my family.
Power Cord for George Foreman Grill?
I see many models of that grill at thrift stores. You could purchase one of those used ones and take the cord for your grill.
Baby George Foreman Drip Tray?
This may not be the most practical way to do it, but I have seen many George Forman grills at goodwill. I would suggest trying your local thrift stores.
4 Year Old Won't Behave?
Boys are just a different animal than girls. I am a mother of all boys. Try not to get too frustrated. It sounds like you are a really good mom or you wouldnt be asking for advice. You dont mention how old your daughter is. Maybe they could find some teamwork...
Rotten Meat Smell in the Refrigerator?
This happened to us after a power outage. It was an upright freezer. My father in law took the freezer apart and discovered that blood from some chicken had actually leaked into the insulation that lines the freezer. We had to pull it all out and replace it...
Moses and the Burning Bush Sunday School Projects?
www.dltkkids.com: This is a great site for all sorts of crafts, but they have a section for various Bible lessons and they even have age recommendations and feedback from people who have tried the projects. Kids love to take off their shoes at that age. Perhaps...
Nursing Home Beauty Pageant
What a beautiful idea! I recently lost my Grandma who was in a nursing home. What I wouldnt give to have been able to do something like this for her! That is a great idea! Thank you for sharing that with us!
Rice Remedy for an Upset Stomach
Dumb question! Drink the liquid you drain off or the rice? Thank you! Im anxious to try.
Helping Child Get Ready in the Morning?
We have two boys with the same issues!!! LOL! The best thing that works for us is threatening with an earlier bed time that night. Then when that has happened, I write it on the calendar so I dont forget by that evening. It has only happened a couple times...
Personalized Photo Albums For Grandchildren?
This is an idea I used one year to make a gift for my parents. They have 13 grandchildren. This would work for your grandkids as well. Put each photo on a play block then paint it with hodge podge or another glue that dries clear. They have lasted for years...
A to Z Coupon Organization
Thanks for the great idea! I get so frustrated searching through the categories!
Cat With Excessive Shedding?
I have read that cleaning gloves will take it off of your furniture. Maybe you could try petting her with the gloves on. Although, Im not too sure that wouldnt pull her hair. For your furniture, you just put on the gloves and wipe down the furniture. The hair...
Parade Float Ideas for an Insurance Company?
My 12 year old son has an idea for you. He suggests you put a wrecked car on your float with a sign that says something like We can fix this.
Removing Paint From Inside Of Dryer?
I have gotten chewing gum in our dryer. We used WD40. Just spray a little on a rag and rub it on. I then used a clean damp rag and wiped it out real well. I have also used rubbing alcohol, but it took a little more elbow grease. Either one of them, I would...
Making Party Favors Using Candles?
Have you ever heard the Kathy Troccoli song about light your world? I THINK its called carry your candle or go light your world. That song has many lines in it that you could use. Maybe just listening to the song will inspire you!
Fixing Scratch On Laminate Wood Floors?
My brother sells flooring to the carpeting stores, etc. Most of the flooring stores should carry a cleaner of some sort that helps. I cant get him on the phone right now, but I know he has told me about a can of something you spray on and wipe off, like a dust...
Ideas For Unique Wedding Favors?
My cousin took small glass flowerpots, about 2 or 3 she put some small pebbles in the bottom and a small amount of wild flower seeds in netting on top of the rocks. They attached a little poem about planting the flowers and thinking of the couple when they...
Animal Themed Celebration For 11 Year Olds?
You could ask all of the guest to bring a gift for your local animal shelter, and then go to the shelter to give your gifts and allow the kids to play with the animals.
Washing Hood With Fox Fur?
My daughter has the same kind of coat and the tag on her coat says to dry clean the hood.
Recipes for Cupcakes from Around the World?
go to www.familyfun.com They have a cake / cupcake section with MANY ideas. They have at least one for every letter of the alphabet. You could probably pull some ideas from that.
Measuring for New Windows?
Most all contractors or window replacement stores will give free estimates. They could come out to her home and measure for her.
Lock Cigarettes in Your Trunk to Help You Quit
Thank you! What a great idea! My husband is trying to quit right now. MAYBE I could get him to try this. Sounds like it would help.
What to Give Girls at Spiderman Theme Party?
Silly string for making webs is a big hit with my boys. I bet girls would enjoy this too. They even sell a web slinger to wear around your wrist and load a can of silly string. Then you can spray just like spiderman! Hopefully it will be warm enough to do this...
Cleaning and Protecting Auto Paint from Love Bugs?
My husband works in road construction. He sprays diesel fuel on dried asphalt to remove it from the bed of his truck. I dont know if this would affect your paint or not. Maybe you could set a piece of painted metal outside and test it. Maybe a junkyard would...
Removing Furniture Paint Marks Off Deck?
I work for a deck company. For composite decking, we recomend using a mild detergent. Either laundry soap or dishwasher soap. It may work on your wood deck. If the soap has bleach in it, you may want to do a test spot first. I believe dishwasher soap contains...
Building A Ceramic Underlay For Stove?
You might also try calling a place that would install it for you and ask them your questions. I work for a contractor and we get calls all the time from do it yourselfers who have questions.
Need A Name For A Tile And Grout Cleaning Company?
When we were looking for a name we went to the library and looked up in the yellow pages of other states for names in our type of business. You could probably find them online too.
Preserving Friendship when Kids Don't Get Along?
We have a similar situation. Our family is friends with another family and we were friends before either of us had children. They have all girls and we have all boys. Our younger boys love it when we get together and play well with their girls. Our oldest son...
Suggestions For Easy Window Treaments?
I found a shower curtain cover at a yard sale for .50 cents. It came with these cute little flower hangers. I shortened the length and hung it on a rod. It slides easy and is durable. I put it on a tension rod, so if they pull it down, its easy to put back...
How Should I Pay For My Child's College?
Have you tried www.scholarshipcoach.com ? It is a great site. LOTS of ideas for your situation and many others. Good luck!
Food Savings While Visiting Disney World?
I grew up with four brothers and my parents took us to Cedar Point every year. One thing we did was in the middle of the day we got our hands stamped and went to the hotel to swim and cool off. If you have a younger one, he may need a nap. While we were there...
Listening Suggestions For Online Radio Shows?
I enjoy BOTT radio in the car. The station is 1090 a.m. Not sure of the site. Probably bottradio.org
Inexpensive Bridesmaid Dresses?
You may try asking your bridesmaids what they already have in their closets. Maybe they have a dress in your wedding colors that would work. I would check all the department stores too. I was in a wedding where the bride found them at Sears. They were perfect...
Static Shock From Shoes?
I have been told that if you put a fabric softener sheet in your pocket, that will prevent getting shocked. I have never tried it myself, but maybe it will work.
Decorations For Firefighter Wedding Rehearsal Dinner?
I work at a store that sells flags. We have had a few people buy the small flags on a stick for centerpieces. Often it is for a couple from two different countries. A table base to hold the flags is about .48 cents and the flags are about .58 each. You could...
Futuristic Decorating Ideas?
you might try the learning channel website. I think it is TLC.com , discovery channel site, or HGTV.com. All of these channels have decorating shows on them. They have hints from the decorators for any budget.
Planning For A Pamper Party?
You could do something with photos. Maybe even just lay out favorite ones or whole photo albums and go through them and share memories. If you have sisters or are close with some of her friends, you could put together a sort of this is your life thing sharing...
Stomach and Hips Tightening Tips?
Robin McGraw, Dr. Phils wife was talking about this one day on his show. She said she works out every day, but could never get rid of that little pouch. She was told to cut out white sugar. She did and it worked.
Waste Paper Basket
This is a really cute idea. I just wanted to mention that you can get the baskets for free! Wal-mart is the place I use, but any store that sells fresh cut flowers would probably give them to you. Go to the floral dept. and ask for those plastic buckets they...
Recipes Using Jennie-O Frozen Turkey Patties?
I use this easy recipe for chicken breasts, but it would probably do well for the turkey breast patties as well. Pour italian salad dressing in a bowl and put bread crumbs in another. Dip the thawed turkey breast in the dressing, then in the bread crumbs. Place...
Fundraising for a Band Trip?
My kids school do a great fundraiser every year. Their school is pre-k through 12th grade. They have a senior auction every year to raise $ for the senior class. Parents can bid on a student to babysit, do lawnwork, help with odd jobs, etc. They have also done...
Slow Down In Construction Zones
THANK YOU for the reminder. My husband used to work in road construction and I feared for his life on some days. Just drive like you would if one of those workers was your husband or your son. They have a commercial in our area where one of the construction...
Buying Water Pitchers?
If you or someone you know attends a church, they often have pitchers and probably even bread baskets that they would maybe let you borrow as long as they didnt have anything going on the same day. I have even borrowed a couple tables from our church for a...
Uses for Small Plastic Pringles Containers?
We used the large cans for this idea, but it would work for the smaller ones too. If you have young children who like to paint, cut a piece of paper to size to fit inside the side of the can. It should go around the entire wall of the inside of the can. Drop...
Keeping Frost off Windshield?
Cardboard works well too. Put a piece on your windshield and hold in place on windshield at night.
Silly Putty on an Antique Oriental Rug?
We had silly string on a football jersey. I tried everything. Finally I was told to use WD40. It worked great! Might work for silly putty too. Good Luck!
Nut Cup Favors?
You might try getting those little ketchup cups from McDonalds. Im sure they would let you have a good sized handful for free. If you have a restaurant supply store in your area, they probably carry those same little cups and may have a larger size.
I'm Having a Hard Time Being Thrifty?
It helps to look at it as a challenge or a game as someone else suggested. Dont try to do it ALL at once if your not used to it. Try working on one area at a time. If you eat out a lot, cut it down to once a week or so. After you master that, move on to another...
Using Mason Jars as Centerpieces?
You could hot glue fabric or jewels on the outside. You could fill with colored sand or rocks. If the jars are blue, plain colored rocks or sand would work. You could also print out digital pictures of you and your fiance and hot glue them on the outside maybe...
Keep Kids From Using Too Many Bandages
What a great idea! I have 2 sons, no girls. maybe I could use this idea when they dont get their sheets to me to be washed in a timely manner! Dont bring your sheets in time, you will be sleeping on barbie sheets this week! I bet I would only ever use the Barbie...
Craft Ideas Using Clorox and Lysol Wipe Containers?
We do this with Pringle cans, but it would work with the wipe containers too: Cut a piece of construction paper to fit inside, dip a marble in paint, drop it in, put on the lid and roll the marble around. Try using more than one color of paint each time you...
Craft Ideas Using Clorox and Lysol Wipe Containers?
You could make your own wipes. We have done this for baby wipes. Use Bounty paper towels. Cut the roll in half to fit. An electric knife works well for this. Then pour your cleaner in and shake it up. For baby wipes there is a recipe using baby shampoo.
Swan Lake Birthday Cake?
Check out www.familyfun.com they have a spot on their site called Cake finder. Click on that and there are MANY cute ideas.
School Fundraiser Ideas for Students?
Considering the age of the kids, they could hold a babysitting night. Either at the high school or at your church maybe. Have parents sign up in advance so that they will know how many kids and what ages to expect. They can do crafts with them and show a movie...
Cookie Exchange Recipes?
1 bag oreos 1 pkg. cream cheese 1 bag chocolate chips Crush oreos. Combine with softened cream cheese. Shape into balls. Refrigerate at least one hour. Melt Choc. chips. Dip balls into melted chocolate. If you want to get fancy, drizzle melted white chocolate...
Odors From Cooking Chinese Food?
There is an air freshener I purchased at Meijer. It was around $3.50. It is orange scented and has charcoal in it which absorbs odors. It is a round plastic bowl. White in color. You just peel off the top and after about a month the gel inside dries up. I use...
Homemade Chocolate Milk?
We pour about 1/3 white milk in a glass with 2/3 store bought chocolate milk. It really helps stretch it and my sons dont notice the difference.
Dogs Chewing Everything?
Our dog just got out of the puppy stage of chewing on things. It took about 1 year. But, she does get mad when left home alone. That is the only time we have a problem now. Our solution was to put her in a cage when we are not home with her. We put a blanket...
Apple Cake from IKEA Restaurant?
you might try www.copykat.com They have recipes from many chain restaurants. Happy hunting! Jill
