Bedtime Shopping Game
Awww this is so adorable! You are such a great mother. If I have kids,I hope to remember this. Sounds so fun, bet your child(ren) love it! Should definitely add a little bakery stop for a cookie in the kitchen!
Shoe Boxes Double Storage in File Cabinet Drawers
I do this, too. My desk drawer is so crammed full of stuff, so I put a shoe box to rest on top that holds the stuff I use often, like makeup and things. It is very necessary in my life.
Mix Coke with Espresso
Good idea. However, Coca Cola makes the same thing (or used to) under the label Coke Black. This is much cheaper though!
Looking For Perfume Suggestions?
Night Magic Evening Musk from Avon. Its a really nice scent for all ages. Smells a bit like baby powder with vanilla and musky tones ( to me anyways ). Its lovely and comes in all sorts of products.
Shortening a Too Long Sectional Sofa?
Could you perhaps take the center piece (if there is one) out and replace it with a small table to make 2 separate couches, and put the center piece in a different room? Ive never heard of one being cut down. Would it be able to be sold for a decent amount...
Recipe for Graham Cracker Crust, Cream Cheese, and Marshmallow Creme Dessert?
Sounds like a version of a cheesecake to me. Instead of needing sugar, just mix cream cheese and marshmallows. Fluff together and pour in the crust. Or you could layer it. Cream cheese and top with marshmallow.
Candyland Birthday Party?
http://www.chicaandjo.com/2008/02/19/candyland-themed-1st-birthday/ Theres a great link for infomation and guides for an awesome candy land birthday.
10 Year Old Birthday Party Ideas?
I totally suggest a field day. So fun things like a sack hop ( old pillow cases or from thrift store could work), water balloon toss, egg-on-spoon run, 3 legged races, blind folded tag game, etc. Oh I wish I could revert to childhood!
Ideas For Toilet Paper Roll Valentine Crafts?
Decorate the outside with persons name and stuff with chocolates and a love note. Wrap candy style with tissue paper, just gather the edges and tie with ribbon.
Don't Use Microwave to Melt Candles
Did you perhaps leave the lil metal disc the wick is held in with?
Pork Chop Recipes?
We stocked our freezer with pork chops because of the great sale on them. Mix and match seasonings. Lemon pepper is a good one. Italian dressing. Root beer/cola/or even beer would make a great simmering liquid for them, leaving a mild taste and great sauce...
Use Baking Soda for Wet Electronics
I would hope you arent placing the phone or whatever directly in the baking soda. That could lead to a gooey mess LOL.
Bamboo Rod For Mug Storage
I use this exact same concept ( except I have used a dowel & cup hooks ) to store my necklaces and bracelets on since I have sooo many. Easy to grab a necklace ( or in your case a cup ). Just be careful so they dont slid off when grabbing one!
Snuggie Vs. Slanket?
You could make your own if you know how to sew. I dont own either, but they are the same thing from what Ive seen. However, if your gift recipients are overweight, I would go with the Slanket. Snuggies dont look to be too comfortable for larger people.
Crafts Ideas Using Boa Feathers?
If you have a little girl, sew to some tulle for a playtime ballerina tutu. Glue a strip to a headband. Glue a strand around the edge of a table. I done this with a cheap circular table from walmart ($5). Line a picture frame to match. Look at the photo ( of...
Cheap Quilting Materials?
Put a Want ad on Craiglist and mention the good deeds you all are doing. Or, you can talk Fabric stores and maybe they will donate fabric thats going out of style. Also, thrift stores and garage sales! Buy sheets and use the fabric as you normally would.
Christmas: Silent Knight
Excellent reuse of the costume. Was it planned this way or did you do it intentionally for Halloween and Christmas? Very adorable either way.
Homemade Body Wash Too Thin?
I dont have experience with making body wash, but you can possibly dump it into a larger container and add more glycerin (or whatever you used as a base) until its the thickness you want. Of course, you will have more product, but its all I know you could do...
What Color Should I Paint My Kitchen?
Oh wow gorgeous kitchen. The color of the cabinets is amazing. I think a medium brown, possibly a mocha color, would look lovely. Brown goes perfect with pastels like pink, seafoam, and baby blue.
Organizing a Computer Area
Youve done a great job on using your ol noodle! If it was possible, I would do this in my apartment. I can never get enough storage space, I have too much junk. LOL.
What Color Should I Paint My Kitchen?
What about a lighter brown ( say coffee & cream ) walls and then accent it with darker brown like the vertical panels by the stools and the spot above the stove.
Helping Children Keep Their Rooms Clean
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Even though the point system is a bit childish and Im sure she may not want to be treated like a baby, you can make it work! Reward with good things. For example, when she gets 50 points earned, she can get a new lamp, bedding, etc. And if you own the house...
Battered Corn Nugget Recipe?
I dont have a recipe for you, but you could freeze small portions of creamed corn in an ice cube tray. While frozen, batter them, and fry. Worth a shot, good luck.
Caramel Cheetos
Sounds awesome and unique. I love sweet and salty together; fries, potato chips or crackers with vanilla ice cream. This shall be added to my to-try list. Thanks!
Crying Children Christmas Card
This is so adorable. I love it. Great use of photo shoot gone bad if this wasnt intentional).
Clear Plastic Jars With Lids?
Not sure if this is what you are looking for, but here is a site I found: http://www.containerandpackaging.com/subtype.asp?itemtype=Plastic_Jars
Use Sink to Mix Caramel Corn
Perhaps you could line the sink with wax paper taped on. It may take a few extra minutes, but its cleaner/safer and easier clean up than sticky syrup all over the sink.
Should I Choose Brown or White Eggs?
Thanks for sharing this. Very interesting to have read. I love learning new things that are pretty useless. Now I have something to teach my family LOL. I personally like white eggs. The brown ones just dont look appetizing to me. I always thought they dyed...
Recovering a Footstool
Youve done a fantastic job. Great project at such a low cost to add! I helped my brother recover one to make it masculine. It turned out nicely and we had a fun time. Thanks for posting this.
Water Bracelet
This is so fun. I remember these from when I was 6... 20 years ago! They had sun tan lotion in them most of the times. Such small genious ideas like that is what I miss in todays market.
Ideas for Raising Money?
A bbq sounds fun. Talk to local grocery stores and whatnot, they may be able to donate some meat. A car wash is a good idea if you hurry before it gets too cold. Craft show/sale. A fundraiser walk. A haunted house or a costume party/contest for Halloween.
Floral Wedding Decoration
Your work is amazing. This piece is absoultely gorgeous and unique. I am sure a lot of brides would love to have this at their wedding. Impeccable.
Puppy Pads Around the Toilet
I agree with the other comment. Teach the males ( regardless if they are 3 or 50 ) to clean up the mess. If you have two bathrooms, make one men and the other womens. That way they have to live in their own filth per say and may some day take responsibility...
Baptism Party Favor Ideas?
Goldfish crackers in cute bags or small jars. Think about the inspiration fish things. Thats how I came up with this lol. Make homemade chocolates or chocolate lollipops in cross shapes. You could probably buy pretzel rods and intersect two of them to form...
Repairing Painted Hair on a Doll?
Possibly you could buy some acrylic paint for crafts from walmart in the closest color to the original. Would cost anywhere from 50 cents to 2 dollars. You could repaint.
Etching a Mirror?
Not sure if you plan to use an engraving tool or not, but I suggest Armor Etch. Just use your stencil or create your own with contact paper, make sure its stuck firmly to the mirror, paint on armor etch. Let sit for 15-30 mins and remove stencil/excess etch...
Shrinky Dinks From Recycled Containers
Shrinky Dinking is one of my favorite things to do. I have a giant stack of plastic lids from my Chinese take out for this purpose. Now if only I had an oven to bake these in. This is such a fun craft to do and free for all the mommys on here with limited funds...
Personalize Kids Pillows With Printed Faces
Thanks for this awesome tip. I had no idea fabric could go through the printer. I had the idea and know all about freezer paper techniques, but this one slipped. Thanks a ton, I will be using this for my lampshade im making ;)!
Making Shampoo Last By Washing Twice
I, too, only wash my hair twice a week. I am washing tomorrow and will definately try this technique.
Hydrogen Peroxide For Ear Wax?
It only goes so far down into the ear. Dont think it gets rid of the wax, instead it loosens it. Loosens it enough so you can just gently swab the ear and bring back better results.
Creamy Peanut Butter Pie?
My boyfriend just mixes peanut butter with whipped cream, pour into a chocolate pie crust ( or you could use a graham cracker crust ) and top with remaining whipped cream and/or chocolate syrup. Simple and tasteful. You could alter it and add in some crushed...
Alcohol Sanitizer to Cool Down
This is a good tip, I have done this for a while now. Everyday thing for me and I love how it makes my face so soft. Just be careful not to get it in your eyes or nasal passage.
Use a Cemetery as a Photo Background
This is a great picture and you are certainly a lovely lady. Good luck with your dreams, I see potential.
Should I Ship My Car When I Move?
I would suggest you get a rough estimate on how much you would spend on Gas/snacks/hotel accomodations. If its way over the amount for shipping and a transportation for you to reach destination, then drive. Just keep in mind to prepare for the worst case scenerios...
Problems Applying Transfers and Tattoos?
You could try wetting it again and lightly rubbing the paper off. It will crumb off. I done this method with a paper to clay image transfer. Be extra careful when the image starts to appear.
Crockpot Soda Cake
We dont have a stove/oven in our apartment and waiting on grandma to bake goods sometimes take a while LOL. I will definitely try this very soon. You have kept me sane ;). Thanks!
Give a Mending Kit With Donated Clothing
What a really nice idea. So nice of you to be thoughtful, caring, wise, and giving. I love this tip you have submitted.
Reusing Plastic Baby Food Containers
Oh how much I love these! My boyfriend eats baby food (dont worry, hes not a minor LOL hes 29 ) and I love these containers. I use the to sort my beads, pendants, and other crafts. So useful!
Painting Cabinets to Coordinate with "Tomato" Walls?
I would suggest a cream or beige color. boring choices, but it would look good with the bold wall color.
Homemade Wedding Cake Topper Ideas?
Glad to see im not the only woman with a man having an affair with a PS3 hahaha. Im sorry i couldnt help with your request, but I know the feeling!
12th Birthday Surprise Pool Party?
Def a beach or hawaii theme. Decorate with flowers, pass out leis, and drink punch from fancy beverage cups with a lil umbrella. You can buy disposable wine glasses or such at the store maybe even dollar store.
Use Dryer Sheets for Embroidery
I dont embroider but I want to say this is an amazing idea. Same basic principles as expensive stabilizer for free (considering you use them in the dryer).
Using Plastic Bags?
Vacuum bags seal with a bit of heat. So, fill up with individual snacks and use a clothes iron to seal the seam up.
Altering Men's T-shirts for a Woman?
Find a nice fitting shirt of yours, turn it inside out, pin it to the mens shirt, trace ( add seam allowance ) and cut... sew. :)!
Building a Sleeping Loft in a Closet
Is the photo a picture of the bed? If so, seems to be pretty high up. Would it be safe to sleep on at that height, if so? Looks bit dangerous... while still a fun idea. Could he possibly build a pull out bed like a trundle under the daughters bed ( just get...
Out of This World Cake
Sounds it will be pretty sweet. Where does the Whipped cream & coconut come into place, you seem to left it out? Not to ruin your recipe, but I wonder how it would taste topped with Whipped cream/ vanilla pudding/coconut mixture. I knew a lady who makes her...
Armour Etch Left Film on Glasses?
I love this stuff, but got it on my skin and it ate my skin severely but its ok now :) lol. Anyways, the film you are talking about may be where the cream was, meaning its a lightly etched spot or film. Or is it just like clumps of the cream stuck on where...
Caterpillar Balloon
Awww man! this is so dang adorable. Id make one but I have no use for it LOL. I love him and wanna squeeze him (gently, of course).
Making a Cake Without Eggs or Oil?
The BEST cake ever is a plain box mix with a can of DIET soda. No eggs or oil. Just the mix and a diet soda. It turns out very moist and the options are endless. Not to mention its healthier for you. Try it, youll be amazed. How about a orange cake mix w/ 7up...
Grocery Bags As Garbage Bags
Yes, the bags end up in the landfill in the end. But... So does the bags you purchase made for trash cans. So to all you dont use, recycle people... what do you all use for trash bags? Same difference. Anyways, I love this post. We do this as well. Instead...
Nursing Home Beauty Pageant
This is the most wonderful and uplifting thing EVER. Its so great that they was given a time to shine their best in such a gloomy time of life ( nursing home ). Is that your mother in the photo? Who ever it may be, is gorgeous. I am in awe still and cant fully...
Redecorating My Boyfriend's Bedroom?
RASTERBATE. Sounds gross, I know. Its just blowing up and pixelating a picture into huge designs. Here is a website to Rasterbate: http://homokaasu.org/rasterbator/
Redecorating My Boyfriend's Bedroom?
Make him some more manly curtains. Look for a skull & crossbones fabric or even checkerboard. See if you can get rid of the greenish blinds in exchange for white LOL. Or make the color a complimentary to another color. Either way, get new curtains :). Go with...
Uses for M&M's Plastic Tubes?
Are you referring to M&M Minis? Fill with quarters if you go to laundromat. Make into a necklace to hold cash for outtings like Six Flags. Create a mini first aid/sewing kit/medicine holder for purse/backpack good for camping. Tampon holder maybe? Store beads...
Vanilla Pudding as Coffee Creamer?
I havent tried this, but sounds good. I say give it a shot and let us know!
Name Ideas for an Ice Cream Business?
Brain Freeze Frosty Frills (Frills on Wheels for the truck LOL ) Oh boy, brain stopped working... must get ice cream. Sorry I wasnt much of help. Any lil bit helps and gets the old noodle runnin.
Rubbing Alcohol for a Hand Sanitizer
I use alcohol/baby massage gel combination at times. The baby massage gel leaves it such a soft soft scent. Its nice. I am willing to bet a cheap aloe vera gel/alcohol mix would be the same as sanitizer.
Making A Cream Pie Miniature?
I am wondering about the caulk too. Caulk. As I know it, is for fixing things like cracks.
Undoing a Childproof Lock on a Microwave?
Dont know the model number of your appliance, but found this answer online: Usually you press Start 3 times to turn the child lock on, and press Stop/Reset 3 times to turn it off.
Having a Mohawk With Curly Hair?
Would have too see a photo to give advice if wed think it would look good. Go for a faux-hawk look for a few days. You may find that you dont like the mohawk style. If you do, then your mom will have a while to get used to it before taking the plunge. If you...
Planning a Small Sweet 16 Birthday?
I dont have a theme for you, except maybe a pampering party with a hilarious twist! Then I was 12 we had a party and all the girls applied makeup to each other. The catch is... the one applying the makeup is blindfolded! Take turns until everyone has been made...
Cell Phone Battery Isn't Charging?
Ive had this happen with several of my phones. It could be that the charger outlet is stripped or the insides of the outlet has shifted out of place. Try pulling or pushing the charger up or down gently to see if it gets charge that way. Usually, I have to...
Grocery Bag Dog Leash?
I cant help with your question, but I do have a suggestion for future reference. If by glueing, you literally mean glue... I would suggest melting the plastic bags together with a hot iron. Just cover the bags with a file folder or other light board. Check...
Dried Out Pledge Wipes?
I would do a test on one of the wipes. Add some water and see what happens. That way you dont waste a whole package if it does work out for you.
Collecting Advertising Credit Cards?
I am not quite sure what you are talking about. Do you mean the fake credit cards you often get with pre-approved credit card applications? If so, I dont know of anyone who collects them. If you are wondering what to do with them. Give them to children to play...
Website for Making Personalized Stories?
Scroll down on this page and they have a couple you can personalize. Not sure if its what you are looking for but I tried. http://www.buggybuddy.com/freestories.htm A good one is: http://www.freebooks5000.com/beastar/index.cfm follow directions and you can...
My Husband Doesn't Like Vegetables?
Buy frozen veggies and we bag them in individual servings. They sell single serving steamer veggies in the frozen section.
Dorm Room Necessities
Sounds like you made her quite a great gift basket. Did you include cold medicine, anti-diarrheal, pepto and other comon medicines? I am sure she will be calling mom several times for suggestions on what to take for this or that. What about a calendar or a...
Printable Miniature Food Items?
Here is a great site! Dont forget to google your exact requests. 3 seconds typing in printable miniature food labels brought me up with this amazing website ( and hope its what you are looking for ) http://www.mysmallobsession.com/miniatureprintables.html
Organizing Hair Accessories?
Get a few cup hooks for $1 or so at Walmart and a wooden dowel from the craft section that will fit snuggly into the cup hook. Thread accessories onto dowel and slide into cup hooks. I attached this to the sides of my desk ( had a corner desk ) and threaded...
Homemade Cherry Coke?
In the summer ( yea, its a while aways), buy some Cherry sno cone syrup. They sale different flavors of it at walmart, you might want to check they may have it year round I dont know. Look in the coffee section, they have several different coffee flavorings...
Hand Out Snack Bags to the Homeless
This is my favorite post, I LOVE IT! People often misjudge me because I have numerous piercings and tattoos. When I was visiting home, my sister told me about a homeless guy ( a storage customer of hers ) that lives out his car. Literally, the car is broke...
Hand Out Snack Bags to the Homeless
While we all feel accomplished when we help out those in need, we must choose wisely. Some homeless people know they can manipulate people and earn a profit. While this doesnt mean ALL people we think are homeless arent, just like the post about the walmart...
Recipes Using Stale Rolls?
Depends on the type of rolls you are talking about. If they are dinner rolls not sliced rolls then what about making them into a soup bowl, even if they are small. Cut the edges off, cut into fingers and make french toast sticks.
Changing Color in a Cross Stitch?
Go for 2-4 shades lighter than the color you are using for skintone.
Used Cat Litter?
Filter out the clumps and you can use it to clean up oil spills in the garage or wherever. Just pour over spill and let sit for a bit then sweep the litter back and forth a few times.
Problems with a Tongue Piercing?
I have my tongue pierced 5 times and have 16 other piercings. Is the bump right on the outside of the piercing? Build up of white tongue tissue? It is hard to explain what I am describing, but I am pretty positive I know what you are referring to. If so, it...
Problems with a Tongue Piercing?
Please email me if you have any questions! These people responding have to experience with piercings. They do not know the phases piercings go to. Yes, it may share symptoms with other illnesses or whatever you call them. But it is perfectly normal, I promise...
Inexpensive Pasta Dishes
Buy a cheap bag of Penne. After cooked, melt butter and add garlic and parmesan cheese ( the can works perfectly fine ). You can add meats or veggies if you want. Very simple and very tasty! Most the items are staples in the kitchen anyways! If you have about...
Squeakers for Dog Toys?
I am not sure, but check Michaels or Hobby Lobby. Heres a link for very cheap squeakers online: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0009V73BO/ref=asc_df_B0009V73BO715270?tag=thrif06-20
