Quilted Microwave Potato Envelope
CAUTION! Using quilted material may cause a fire in your microwave because it has polyester in the material. A friend has been making lots of potato bags for several years. When she first started she made one with polyester filling. The first time she made...
Craft Uses For Empty Wine Bottles?
I just threw away over 70 wine bottles that had been accumulating in my garage. Wish I had seen this post first. Go to Michaels or other craft stores, they carry a cutting tool for bottles. Its a lots safer then using a propane torch to try to cut the bottle...
Paying Off Bills?
Youll just have to tighten your belt. I retired and now am trying to live on Social inSecurity which is about $1100 per month. I have stopped taking trips into the country which is one thing I enjoyed. Im trying to get by on filling my 2000 Chevy Malibu up...
Saving Money on Movie Rentals
Having a Netflix account is a great way to save money on movies. Get a 3 movie account for only $19.95 per month. You choose your first 3 movies then after you watch one you send it back and within 3 days or less you have another to replace it. I have watched...
Use Maps as Wrapping Paper
Thats a great idea, to use old maps as wrapping paper, the only this is...some of these OLD maps may be worth MONEY. I have Michigan maps dating back to the 1950s and they list some towns that no longer exist. My advice..check before wrapping.
Use Maps as Wrapping Paper
Another great wrapping paper is the Sunday Funnies. They can be used to wrap gifts and, after removing carefully from the gift, can be read. The paper is colorful and something different. It also doesnt cost much but you do have to save it each Sunday. :-)
Supermarket Mistakes
Check the expiration dates on the item. One time I was at a local large chain store. I was buying a well known name of peanut butter. I happened to check the best if used by date, it was out dated by 5 days. I check the rest of the jars but didnt find any other...
