Freezing Meat
Dont forget to write the date on your packaging! - I use sandwich bags and have meat and leftovers from months ago...(note to oneself...must have a clean out soon!!!)
Christmas Too Commercial?
Christmas is, (without a doubt) far too commercial. I make my husbands gifts by hand, and try avoid spending the national debt! I love your idea of receiving 3 gifts like Jesus did. I always say; 1) something homemade 2) something to play with 3)Something to...
Butcher's Specials
In the UK local butchers are well worth visiting. Not only are they more flexible than supermarket chains but they have great specials and homemade stuff youll never find anywhere else! - local sausages etc. WELL WORTH A GO! All the best! Julie x
Saving Money on Diet Foods
I think the best diet tip is learn how to make yourself delicious food! I buy fresh fruit and veg once a week (which are cheaper than cookies and chips) and make salsa, soups and chiles....and enjoy every moment of our life! We all know how to diet - its just...
The Many Uses For Vinegar?
Vinegar adds an amazing sheen to dark hair.....(similar to lemon juice for blondes) ....apparantley!
Ideas For 77th Birthday Party?
How about a couple of songs from 1977.... eg: Elvis Presley Way Down or Float On The Floaters or Lucille by Kenny Rogers or Name of the Game by ABBA (of course!) You could decorate the room with lucky 7s. Your friend will have a wonderful time - good luck with...
How Much Should It Cost To Feed 7 People?
I think you can do it. I have no experience of feeding this amount of people but have fed myslef and DH cheaply for a number of years! I think buying in bulk is a good idea, and cooking thrifty but tasty food like soups, stews, chiles and casseroles and filling...
Printed Wedding Invitations?
We made our invitations by hand too. It took ages and ages but was well worth it. I drew a picture and scanned it in, and printed it on the same coloured card, then ripped squares of contrasting tissue and woven paper which I layered and stuck the little picture...
Teen Looking for Dieting Advice?
Amanda, Youve taken the first step in admitting you want to change your life style. Well done!!! Try to eat fresh food whenever you can. There are loads of great recipes on this website! Make cooking your hobby, and you might turn into a top chef! My tip for...
Cootie Catcher Sayings For Wedding Favors?
Hi Shari! Im also getting married in April (2 weeks time!!!) and have also made cootie catchers thanks to a previous tip! I pretty much copied suggestions written on this website, things like: Make a toast Introduce yourself to someone new But the best man...
Take Out Menus - Inspiration for Meals
I do a similar thing with ready meals! We go to the supermarket and see what GORMET READY MEALS are on sale..... then Ill re-create the same meal, but freshly cooked - with no preservatives! (my hubby is also spoiled! - but also nice!)
How Much Should It Cost To Feed Family of Two?
I think Two people could live, comfortably, for £30 per week. (food wise) (Thats about $55,) I think, by shopping at bargain stores, making sandwiches for packed lunches, buying cheap meat - freezing leftovvers and not having luxurys youd be ok...... Baked...
Saving Money on a Limo, Tux and Flowers For Prom?
Corsages and similar you could make yourself. It would look totally unique and would blow your date away! Choose two contrasting flowers and wrap matching wired ribbon around the stems, leaving curls trailing from the bottom - A Corsage in the UK is worn like...
Easter Ideas For Teens?
A magazine subscription is good! (Im diabetic so am not big on candy!) Or the equipment to mosaic or paint an egg..... Or a voucher for a treat....(A DAY OUT OF YOUR CHOICE) happy easter x
Wedding Etiquette and Setting Up a Budget?
Congratulations! I am getting married in 3 weeks! Were paying for the wedding and both our mums are buying their own outfits.....BUT we are buying corsages for both of them and a special gift, to be given on the day. Dont feel it is all your responsibility...
How to Help My Husband Change His Eating Habits?
True advice from all. Its an uphill struggle and an huge lifestyle change, but well worth doing. I cook EVERYTHING from scratch. I make my own tomato sauce for pasta (OUT OF REAL TOMATOES!), & cook meals like pizza from scratch, where possible.....(time wise...
Using It Up - Beauty Items?
If you put your lipstick in the fridge and use a fine brush to apply, you can gather the last little bits you may otherwise discard. I also add a little moisturiser to my foundation to make it go a bit further. Hope this helps! Julie
Creative Ways To Serve Vegetables and Create Healthy Meals?
Same problem for me! I smother white or green cabbage with pesto which seems to work, and add lots of mint to peas. I roast carrots with a little butter instead of boiling them which makes them taste sweeter. I also make cauliflour cheese (instead of plain...
Organizing Photos In Acid Free Boxes?
You could attach ribbons to the top of each section with nice tags attached to the end . You could cover to boxes with contrasting fabric. Or buy a bunch of thrifty photo albums and cut out the pages to insert into your boxes. Good luck!
Perfumes and Colognes?
Good tip re: eau de toilette/ cologne. Spray it (infront of yourself) then walk into it. (I do a silly walk every morning to make my husband laugh!) That way the fragrance permeanates all of your body, and will realease with heat. Perfume is more concentrated...
Savings on Cola
I am exactly the same as your husband - but with diet coke! I have one at 7am (on the way to work) and continue through the day - but have never had a cup of coffee in my life! Ill give own brands a go based on that HUGE saving you worked out....THANKS!
Cheaters Brownie Bags - Easy Gift Idea!
I think these would make really cute wedding favours!........Got me thinking now! Thank you!
Cereal Box Purses?
This is slightly different to what you asked but...... if you cut the top of a large plastic fabric softener bottle and using the bottom, cut holes near the top either side to form handles you will be left with a template to decorate, as a small boxy type bag...
Cleaning Mushrooms?
I agree with Microjenn, just place in a sieve and rinse thoroughly. My mum used to peel the skin off - but lifes too short!!!!
Eco-Friendly Baby Shower Gift?
How about a mini time capsule? Buy a newspaper from that week, and a few culturally relevant sweeties, articles, photos and seal it in a nice tin with ribbons (Its also a gift for Mom and Dad!). You could even include a little note or message.
Covering Pen Mark On Jeans?
I had a pair of jeans that I wrote my name horizontally, all down one leg. Then filled in the outline with paisley patterns and swirls. It looked quite good at the time...(but it was the early nineties. Oh to fit into those jeans now!!!) Good luck! x
Cat Pees on Dirty Laundry only?
I cant help you Im afraid, but my cat only used to pee on white organza curtains. Strange Huh? But such is feline psychology!!! hope you get it sorted out! julie
Name Tags for 40th High School Reunion?
How about putting the name on the name tag and underneath ASK ME ABOUT..... and an event or occasion in that persons life following high school. For Example JULIE Ask me about.....THE JOB IN THE SHOE SHOP It could be a good way to get people talking and rekindle...
Wedding Cootie Catchers!
What an absolutely fantastic idea!!! LOVE IT! I dont suppose you have a template you could email to save me all the hard work do you? (Getting married in April nr London!)
Have a Late Christmas
I once did a Home made Christmas - where we all made something from jam to cushions for each one of our friends. Still Simple - Still Thrifty but Still Christmas!!!!
International Food Festival Decoration Ideas?
I live in the UK and our best known dish (I THINK) would be roast beef and yorkshire pudding. Or maybe fish and chips! (Im getting hungry just typing!) How about colour copying a picture of that countrys cuisine and naming the country underneath?
What to Do with a Huge Roll of Paper?
What a treat! You could make a measuring chart for little ones, Wrapping paper, A huge diary! Use it for a visitors book to your house.....make the gusets go BIG! and roll it out in 50 years time! x youll think of something! x
Dieting Tips and Recipes?
Dieting is SO difficult. My favourite low cal food is Marshmallows. You feel like youre having something nice, but theyre not THAT bad. (only a couple at a time) (sensible food through out the day of course!) GOOD LUCK Julie
Converting to Diabetic Recipe With Sugar Twin
I have been insulin dependant diabetic (type 1) for 20 years (since I was 10!). Up to now I have found all sugar substitutes extremely laxative! (Most unfortunate at easter time!) I chose to eat ordinary sugar but in small doses..... Julie from the UK
Learning How to Play an Organ?
I agree with Laura J. Learn to go with your ears. You will soon learn the places of the little black dots and the notes on the keyboard. Stick with it.....itll be worth it! x
