Buying the Right Size Boys Jeans?
Try buying slim jeans (not slim fit or slim cut) with the elastic strips in the waistband. The slims are usually a couple of sizes smaller in the waist than the length and you can make the waist smaller yet with the elastic straps. Both Walmart and Gap Kids...
Allergic to Adhesive on Band-aids and Tape?
Hy-Tape may work for you. I am also allergic to band aid adhesive and paper tape and I can use hy-tape. Any durable medical supply should carry it. Good luck!
Allergic to Adhesive on Band-aids and Tape?
Another thought. Do you react to the adhesive on all band aids or just Johnson and Johnson ones? Nexcare and Curad use a different adhesive than J & J.
Remedy for Oily Hair?
I used to have to wash my hair twice a day to keep it looking clean. Now I wash my hair every 3 days and it still looks great on day 3. What worked for me to cure my greasy hair was to make sure I was massaging my scalp for at least 45 seconds while the shampoo...
Consult With Your Doctor About Supplements
Always good to check with your doctor and pharmacist on medication interactions. BTW, Tylenol is a brand name for acetaminophen and it does not thin your blood.
Baking Soda Darken Skin When Used as a Deodorant?
Alcohol works well. Time will get your underarms back to their right color. I tried baking soda once. It burned and turned my skin red and it took over a week for the redness to go away.
Removing Urine from Couch Cushions and Frame?
My son has a habit of not telling us when he has accidents on the couch and we will find them later, sometimes much later. What has worked well for us is to take the covers off and wash them in the washer with vinegar in a Downy ball instead of fabric softener...
Trim Or Remove Trees Before They Cause Damage
Im so glad you werent hurt. Ive been putting off getting a large tree next to our house taken down. Thanks for the push. Im making the call now!
Homemade Pedialyte
Ive used the homemade Pedialyte solution. It works and doesnt taste too bad. Of course, I dont think regular Pedialyte tastes bad either. If you do use the homemade version of Pedialyte, do not use red Kool-Aid. Coke or Pepsi is okay to use as long as it is...
Ideas for Getting Heavy Grocery Items into the House?
Churches in my area have people that donate their time and muscles for shopping and carrying in heavy items for people that need help. They also put the food away for you. It doesnt cost anything but a smile and a thank you. Maybe a church in your area has...
Whites and Light Colored Clothing is Dingy After Washing?
Are you using homemade laundry detergent or store bought? Homemade always seems to leave whites a little dingy. If you are using homemade soap, buy detergent and use only on your whites.
Store Food Waste in Freezer
Im confused as to how this is frugal to use energy to freeze trash that you are throwing away.
Are Walmart Great Value Products As Good as Name Brands?
I find most of the WalMart brand items are good. One thing to watch out for though. The popular Great Value items are sometimes priced higher than the brand name items. They are counting on you just grabbing the brand and not looking at the price. A WalMart...
Does Homemade Laundry Detergent Really Get Clothes Clean?
I make the liquid soap and have used it for the last 15 years. A 5 gallon batch lasts our family of 5 about 3 months. The ingredients cost a bit more up front, but 5 gallons cost me $1.32 to make, buying the washing soda and borax on sale. The boxes last forever...
Is a Self Cleaning Oven Worth the Extra Cost?
I say yes. I dont use the self-cleaning option on mine but the extra insulation that is in the stove lets you shut off the electricity and let the retained heat finish cooking the food. I dont do it this way for baking, but for pizzas or casseroles you can...
Heated Insoles From Sun Deflectors
I think the sun reflector material would reflect your own body heat back to you keeping your feet warm. This is brilliant!
Survey Sites That Pay?
Ive been a member of mypoints for over 10 years. Ive gotten a couple of thousand dollars worth of gift cards over that time and I dont participate in most of the stuff they offer. Mypoints is easy and reliable. The gift cards usually arrive within a week or...
Buy a Counterfeit Detection Pen for Garage Sales
The pens only work if the paper is not real money paper. In my area people have been changing $5.00 bills into $50.00 bills. The pen will show that these are real because they are on real money. Hold the bill up to the light and make sure the strip amount is...
Cola Stain on Car Upholstery?
What worked for me was a weak solution of Simple Green and wiping it off with a microfiber cloth. You can buy the Simple Green in the automotive section of Target or Walmart. If that doesnt do it, try a stronger solution and let it sit a bit. Make sure you...
