Silence Is Golden
I am lucky enough to live in a place where I have the kind of silence you describe 99% of the time (motorcycle weekend excluded).
Sandwich Bag for Brillo Pad
Put it in the freezer. When you want to use it again, it thaws in seconds under running water.
Beat the Heat
Its not uncomfortable at all! On hot muggy nights I dive into our pool in my nightie & am cool for the rest of the night.
Using a Linoleum Knife to Edge Grass
If you have tough sod to clear out for a garden, put an old rug over the area for two or three months. The difference will be amazing; soft as fresh compost.
Storing Bread in the Refrigerator
Even better, put them in the freezer then just snap off two pieces or however many you need. They dont take long to defrost.
Frugality, Foraging and Farming
A note about dandelions. I have discovered what a delicious taste they have before they they bloom. After they bloom, theyre as beautiful as any cultivated flower on my rural lawn. Who decided whats a weed and whats a prized flower? Goldenrod is another wild...
Sticky Primer on Shed Floor?
You havent done anything wrong. Anytime there is rain or humidity, it delays the paint drying process. I once painted a floor in the summer & it stayed sticky for about two weeks, but did eventually dry.
Zoey (Heeler/Border Collie)
I also have a dog who loves to stare into a humans eyes- most unusual. The main reason I wrote is to say this dog is one of the most beautiful Ive ever seen!
Lil Fella (Japanese Chin/Chihuahua)
If youre prejudiced then so am I, because he IS absolutely adorable!
Plant Seeds Now for a Second Season Crop
This is such an adorable picture. Did anyone else have my reaction: white overalls in the dirt?
Removing Musty Smell in Bathroom Cabinets?
For the odor, put vanilla extract on a cotton ball & place where needed. It really neutralizes that musty smell.
My Frugal Life: Thrifty Midwest Mom
This is an excellent article. I wish she would share specifics about sites she likes to earn things from and which ones to avoid.
Keeping Ants Away From Bird Feeder
I love all of Gods creatures except ticks (and certain people) but the supply of ants seems endless vs. the number of hummingbirds. I love this tip.
Pie Crust Always Breaks When Cut?
This makes a perfect crust every time: Combine 1/2 cup of oil with 7 tablespoons of ice water. Beat til creamy. To avoid oil separation, pour all at once over 2 cups of flour. Mix, form into ball, & roll out between two squares of waxed paper. (Prepare pastry...
Manual for Toastmaster Convection Oven?
It was a battle but I finally got it from manualsonline.com. I notice other people are looking for this; be persistent! They have it.
Make Envelopes From Magazines
I agree with Jamie. The criticism was unnecessarily harsh and the point could have been gotten across in a much more pleasant way.
Dealing With Loneliness After the Death of a Parent?
Lynda, I lost my husband of 30 years, in 01. After years of unspeakable grief, I began to find my way back. Much as you dont want to, get out of that bed (and make it). I see lots of excellent ideas here, many of them involving PUSHING yourself. I stopped in...
Caring for Itchy Ears With Lots of Wax?
Get a package of DEBROX at your drugstore. Drop the oil in your ear canal at bedtime. The next morning, flush the ear canal (bulb included). The wax should float out.
Frugal Outdoor Garden Gift Ideas
Be very careful that your dog doesnt get into the seed hulls from a feeder, which are mixed with bird droppings. My dog ate this combo & I almost lost her. The droppings are the culprit & I was very lucky to have learned a valuable lesson.
An Introduction to Lasagna Gardening
Thank you Jessica for adding that link to Mother Earth News regarding lasagna gardening. Very informative!
Helping Others with the Costs of a New Dog
Who would know better what a good match is than the new families veterinarian? I say hooray for your thoughtfulness.
