Finding Wine Bottles for Project?
Sometimes I tag my neighbors on a Facebook post asking if anyone has items they are throwing away, many times I get what I need from a house or two down. Also, you can post a Wanted ad on Craigslist, I would be certain to mention that youre not profiting off...
Finding Christmas Help in Boston?
I have seen people post on Facebook and Craigslist for help in these difficult times. I would clearly state that youre not asking for money, but for a gift for a child and the age. Good luck, I hope you have a wonderful holiday.
Pool Party Ideas for 14th Birthday?
I went to a pool party that had a pool area scavenger hunt. The trick was the hints were frozen inside little plastic bottles inside a block of ice. People were jumping in an out of the pool trying to break open the ice chunks. The prize for the winners was...
Value of Porcelain Dolls?
Even if you dont sell on Ebay, it is a great source for information. Go to Ebay and search for Porcelain dolls, look for ones like yours. You can get information that other sellers know by reading their descriptions. The prices they are asking can be misleading...
Using Pill Bottles for Storage
Great post, I will use them for seeds now, too. With a small house, Ive been using the wasted space between my basement ceiling joists. I take a self tapping screw and put it through the lid attaching it to the ceiling, then the jar easily snaps in and out...
Egg Crates for Veggie Storage
This is another great use for these. I use them to start seeds indoors in the spring. Cut an X in the bottom with a utility knife, add soil and seeds. When the seedlings are ready to go cut each section apart, spread the X from underneath for the roots to grow...
Spending Money to Save Money
Great tips:) I use Ebay to save by buying in bulk. One example is safety glasses. The kind we like sell for $3 in the stores, and the same pair on Ebay is $3 including shipping, thus saving gas money. But, when I get the discount for shipping 12 in one package...
Uses for Hairspray
Hairspray does take out ink from some things. I saved a great dress when a pen leaked in the pocket, but it didnt work on a shirt with different fabric:( As for the bugs thing, it works somewhat, and smells much better than bug spray! And it does attract bees...
Recycled Garden Art
Some of the best garden décor are things that wont work for their original purpose. I took a rickety porch swing and set it atop a composting barrel to use as a potting bench. It was cute, handy, and easily moveable. Any cuttings or dirt that needed to go to...
Use Old Socks for Thumbless Mittens
Weve used socks over gloves or mittens for those times when you might get a bit of drip from your nose or the watery line from your outer eyes and tissue isnt handy. Use a clean area of the sock then toss them in the laundry when youre done. It makes for a...
Uses for Wool Socks
In making the warmers out of a sock, I have found using rice gives a better smell, and you can add cinnamon, cocoa or other dry scents. When heated, the pleasant aroma is enhanced. If you will need to clean your warmer, use 2 layers of socks (they dont need...
Prescription Bottle Sewing Kit
I attach mine to the ceiling in my basement (self tapping screw thru the lid) and sort my nuts, bolts, nails and stuff. When I need a certain size nail I just look up and see whats inside each bottle. Even at 54 I can reach them easily! Be sure to leave room...
Uses for Plastic Vitamin Bottles?
This works best with the bottles you can see through, but you could label the others. I attach the lids to the low ceiling in my basement with a self-tapping screw thru the center. I put nuts, bolts, screws, clips, etcetera in the bottles and screw them into...
Fun Little Reminders to Help You Stay Frugal
Good tips! I also save money by borrowing items that I only need once or twice instead of buying them. Its easy on Facebook, I just post what I want to borrow and usually a friend or neighbor will offer it. Of course, I make certain I return it promptly and...
