Remedies For Dry Skin
I tried this and it works. Dab methylated spirit and thereafter apply Glycerine on the rash.
Tickling in Ear?
I heat a few drops of baby oil and let it cool a little and drop into my ears. Works for me.
Removing Melted Crayon from Clothes?
Place paper towel on the top and under the clothing and iron on it. The paper towel will absorb the liquid from the crayon.
Corn Silk Loose Powder?
When I was on holiday in the UK I read an article saying that they clog the pores and it causes cancer.
Freezing Broad Beans?
If they are dried broad beans you need to soak and boil them and then store in containers. If they are fresh green beans you can blanch and store in freezer bags and freeze.
Getting Rid of Vegetable Pests Organically?
Plants Marigolds inbetween those plants or add mashed garlic to water and spray.
Cardboard Tube Crafts?
Can be used as napkin rings by cutting them and soaking in white cement, dry and paint any design you like.
Removing Cigarette Smoke Smell from Shoes?
Sprinkle fine salt or bi carbonate of soda and leave them in the sun.
Waffle Sticking to Waffle Iron?
Spray with non stick spray or brush with butter or margarine to avoid sticking.
Using Henna to Cover Grey Hair?
You must shampoo and condition because your hair is rough after dying. It does cover the grey hair.
Freezing Pumpkin?
Peel pumpkin, cut in cubes, blanch in boiling water and drain all the water and fill in freezer bags or airtight containers, use when needed.
Freezing Carrots?
To freeze carrots you have got to blanch them after slicing and dip them in cold water to retain its color.
Storing Mushrooms?
Wrap mushrooms in paper towel and keep in refrigerator and lasts for few days. Wipe and slice mushroom,add a teaspoon vinegar in some boiling water and blanch the mushroom,drain and store in an airtight container and freeze.
Freezing Mushrooms?
I wash, slice, and add a little oil and vinegar to retain the color and saute for few minutes cool and store in an airtight container and freeze.
Painting Latex Paint Over Oil Paint?
If there was oil paint sand it down, primer it and then use oil based paint or it will peel off or crack.
Remedies for Dry Hair
Plain yogurt works well for dandruff. Avocado and plain yogurt well blended and applied liberally and rinse thoroughly with warm water leaves your hair soft.
Adding Embellishments to a Plain Wedding Gown?
You can get lace with sequins. Organza in Ivory with sequins and glass beads or pearl beads will give it a more elegant look .Have a look at some bridal magazines and you can get ideas and your imagination will run. It will work out cheaper.
Recipes Using Eggplant
Not necessary to peel the eggplant, if you want to fry slice it and put in salted water not to change color, dip in a batter and fry or you can add to curries or braise it dry.
Recipes Using Eggplant
If you have extra eggplant you can make pickles,wash,dry and add to salted vinegar for 3 days. Remove, dry, add spices and add to heated and cooled oil. Can serve with curry and rice.
Making Money from Used Books?
Most second shops or Charity shops buy books.or take it to the Flea market.
Freezing Fresh Potatoes?
Peel, soak in water to remove the starch, then slice or cube, dry on paper towel or dish towel. Heat cooking oil just to cover the potatoes and blanch in small portions, cool and store small portions in plastic bags or airtight containers.
Removing Permanent Marker on Shoes?
Try white chalk while its wet and dry in the sun. Or if its canvas wash and apply corn flour and wrap with paper towel, and leave in the sun to dry. When dry, brush with a soft brush to remove corn flour.
Ideas for Using Wilted Cherries?
I wash the fruit,cut and remove the seed.I had equal parts of sugar and fruit and 2 tablespoon of lemon juice.Let the sugar dissolve and heat through,cool and freeze.You can use for tarts,cup cakes and add to plain yogurt,as a dessert, its yummy.
Freezing Fresh Pineapple?
I peel the pineapples and cube or liquidize them. Add a table spoon of lemon juice and 1/2 cup sugar to the pineapple heat through till it comes to a boil. Cool. Store in the freezer and use for cakes, tarts, make jam or have it in my yogurt.
Should Parents Stay Out of Conflicts Between Their Grown Children?
Thank you. Much appreciated. Will do.
My Frugal Life: Meaningful Not Expensive Gifts
I married very young and had many experiences when it came to finances. I was curious to learn any crafts. I use to make vegetable pickles and fruit chutneys, using different spices to enhance the flavour and sell them in the neighbourhood. Baking cakes, muffins...
Use and Care of Cast Iron Skillets?
Wash the skillet as soon as you done because it rusts very easily,wipe and apply cooking oil or ghee,that prevents it from rusting and leave in a dry place.
Maintaining a Friendship With an Overly Dependent Friend?
You have to keep your distance. Sometimes if you are a passive person some friends dominate and dictate to you. I dont like that do you. I think it is a give and take situation. Dont get too close and destroy the friendship.All the luck.
Will Cotton Poly Sheets Make Good Cleaning Rags?
I dont think so because they have polyester, check if they absorb moisture before cutting the sheets.
My Frugal Wife!
Good story. Very few men talk so proudly off their wives, glad that you appreciate your wife very much.
Homemade Jewelry Cleaner?
You can use tooth paste,brush and rince.Lemon based dish washing liquid,soak in warm water and dish washing liquid and rince.
60th Birthday Gift Ideas?
Take him on a weekend out,to watch a game that he likes. To watch a movie. Just a drive to No where and spend time together.
Packaging Ideas for Cookie Exchange?
You can put them in plastic containers,or use plastic packaging and tie a ribbon,or pack well and put them in small baskets.or get a glass jug and pack them or in biscuit tins,in a casserole,which ever way you pack make sure it stays fresh and crisp.
Growing Grass in Heavy Clay Soils?
Dig holes and get some black sand and put a little sand in the hole and plant the grass and it well catch up and creep.
Can I Freeze Garden Fresh Potatoes?
You cant freeze if it is not cooked because they get rubbery.You must blanch them in oil or steam and store in ziplock packets.
Getting Worms Off Fresh Broccoli?
Cauliflower, broccoli or even herbs, like spinach always add salt to cold water and add the vegetable and let it stand for few minutes and rinse off the salt. Salt kills any insects. If you soak vegetables in hot water, they will loose most of the nutrients...
Earning Extra Income?
Put your best foot forward. If you good in baking biscuits,or any other baking, cooking, making jams, preserves or pickles and sell them in Flea markets or Home Industries. Take orders for a family dinner and charge them for the meals plus for delivery.When...
How Can I Remove Chicken Pox Scars?
No the scars stay forever. I was six years old when I had chickenpox and now I am in my fifties and they are still visible. If you scratch or not they are there to stay.
Candle wax off carpet?
You peel of the hard part of the candle,then fold paper towel or blotting paper and place it on the candle wax and iron on it. It does work.
How Can I Remove Dye Transfer on Silk Pants?
When washing garments were the dye runs off the fabric add some sea salt and that helps to keep the dye in.
How Do I Treat a Nursing Dog Who Is Losing Hair?
My dog had mange and she was losing hair. I used to give her a well beaten raw egg and that helped. Try Bob Martins. Maybe the dog is lacking vitamins.
Home Remedies for Gout?
Avoid acidic foods.Blend lemon,garlic and ginger with a tablespoon of olive oil and have few tablespoon in the morning and evening.Apples and carrots eaten or liquidized and taken daily helps.Drink lots of water.Detox and have plenty of raw fruit and vegetables...
Getting Rid of Moss and Algae on Concrete?
Its caused because of dampness, try painting over it.Thats what I did.
What Can I Use on Combination Oily and Dry Hair that is also Frizzy ?
Wash your hair with soap of your choice, rinse and cut one lemon in halves and rub all over your hair and rinse well. Removes oil and gives your hair a shine.
Help With Sweaty Palms?
Baby powder helps. I know someone that had an operation done for that problem.
Recipe for a Small One Layer Cake?
If you bake a small cake you waste electricity or gas and space in the oven.If you baking a one layer cake occupy the space by baking an apple pie or any sweet treats,not savory because the flavors will come in contact with one another.Some cakes freeze well...
Ear Aches After Having Mono?
Try heating a little baby oil and add a few drops at a time while still warm. Some doctors tell you to do exercises where you lie at the edge of the bed and let your head hang and move your head in circular motion. I think its got to do with balance. Yoga will...
Use Paint Can Opener For Opening Jars
You can put the jar upside down in some hot water and it is easier to open. You can place a folded dish cloth on a table and turn the jar upside down and give it few taps.
Uses for Leftover Biscuits?
Use leftover biscuits for tarts, crumble and add coconut or date filling. Crumble and use for apple, pineapple, or banana pie crust. Layer in fruit or custard and jelly trifle. Great for puddings. Sandwich with strawberry jam and place in oven till jam melts...
Cool Summer Recipes?
Smoothies are healthy and can be made and kept in the fridge. Take one banana, one cup of milk, or half milk and half water, one teaspoon sugar and one teaspoon lemon juice so that it doesnt change color, and blend well.
Cool Summer Recipes?
You can make ice tea, water melon juice, passion fruit juice, or simple drinks like adding a slice of lemon to a glass of water.
Cool Summer Recipes?
Make simple sandwiches like chicken and mayo. Canned beans, toasted sandwiches, onion and tuna sandwiches, boiled eggs, sliced tomato, cucumber and lettuce. Saute some summer veggies and couscous with some pumpkin seeds and drizzle olive oil.
Keeping Cut Off Jeans from Fraying?
Use fabric glue or I know when I was young and when theres a ladder on my stocking I use to apply natural nail polish or you can machine stitch above the fraying part of the jeans to stop it from going further.
Serving Roasted Garlic as an Appetizer?
Add to roasted vegetables or any meat dishes. Goes well with toast.
Cabbage Recipes?
Coleslaw is easy, shred cabbage and carrots finely, add herbal salt and mayonnaise and mix well and serve. Shred cabbage fine, rinse and set aside. Heat a little oil, add onion, one dry chilli till light brown, add little mustard seeds and cumin seeds and put...
Birthday Ideas for a 2 Year Old?
Select a theme and work according to the theme. Make a cd or dvd with nursery rhymes to handover to kids. Get a clown if you can afford. Get red noses. Paint on their faces. Make party packs. Make some colourful hats. Play simple games.
Removing Smoke Odor from Kitchen Cabinets?
Put bi carbonate of soda in a saucer with a slice of lemon and leave it in the cupboard.
Fig Tree Has Worms?
Add about two tablespoon garlic paste to a jug of water, stir well and spray. Sprinkle wood ashes. Good luck
Printer Not Working After Paper Jam?
Looking for cartridges for HP Deskjet F380 at reasonable prices.Colour or black. Thanks
Printer Not Working After Paper Jam?
Looking for cartridges for HP Deskjet F380 at reasonable prices.Colour or black.Thanks
Removing a Scratch on LCD Monitor?
Use a multi surface cleaner, like Mr Min. I used it on my Mobile phone it worked well.
Chai Tea Mix Recipe?
Use honey or palm sugar, if you dont like sweet tea.I make my own chai tea. I use a 2 tbs full cream powdered milk. 1/2 cup fresh full cream milk. 1/2 cup water. Five Roses tea bag. 1/2 tsp cinnamon powder. 1/2 tsp fennel powder. 1/2 tsp cardamom powder. Put...
Inexpensive Vegetarian Recipes?
1 cup rice, boil with cinnamon stick, clove, and cardamom and salt. When its cooked drain and keep aside. 1/2 frozen veggies or fresh like carrots cubed, sliced green beans, peas, or corn 1 onion sliced, 2 green chilies[optional] 2 Tbsp oil. Fry onion and chilies...
Inexpensive Vegetarian Recipes?
2 potatoes. Peel, slice, and boil till tender and drain. Punnet (small basket) of mushrooms, clean and slice. Boil some pasta with salt and a little oil. Salt, pepper and mixed herbs, white sauce, and cheese for sprinkling. Layer the potato, mushroom, pasta...
Inexpensive Vegetarian Recipes?
2 large potatoes, wash, dry, and wrap with foil and bake. When its done slit and add filling. Sweet corn, soya sausage chopped, heat in the microwave and mix with mayonnaise and serve with salad. These fillings are simple and go well with potato. Boiled eggs...
How to Dry and Sweeten Coconut Meat?
I break the shell of the coconut, peel the hard skin, slice and add sugar. Then I put it in the food processor. I add about 1 cup of water, blend till its fine and drain with a muslin cloth. I use the milk for cooking chicken and prawns or veggie curry and...
Inexpensive Vegetarian Recipes?
Easy veg dishes like courgettes, patty pan and gem squash wash dry and place on a tray and drizzle olive oil,sprinkle some fresh or dry herbs,few cloves of garlic and salt and cover with foil and bake.Serve with rice or bread. Shred cabbage and steam,add olive...
Uses for Fennel Stalks?
Indians use fennel in most of their dishes because it helps in digestion. You can steep in hot water and drink, or make a cup of tea. Can be used in soups.
Meet a Local ThriftyFun Member
I think it is a good idea, but you got to build a relationship and take safety measures. Form a support group, when you need a shoulder to lean on you have someone, when you are under the weather you can call, or go out for tea and discuss about everyday issues...
Mississippi Sin
In SA we call it bunny chow. Cook a pot of beans,mutton or chicken curry with gravy. Scoop the inside of a loaf or 1/2 loaf of bread and add your curry and place back the piece you took out and break portions of it and eat with carrot salad. Youll enjoy it...
Buying Cloth Placemats?
Make your own placemats or get the colour of fabric that you want including the batting and the underlay and ask someone to make them for you.Works out cheaper and youll like them because its your choice.
Support Groups for Arthritis Sufferers?
I also in my 50s suffer with arthritis in my knees and neck and shoulders. It is a horrible disease to suffer from. You must be mobile or else it does get to you. Theres many things I do. I put sea salt in a pouch stitch with few layers of fabric and heat it...
Icy Hot Adhesive Pads for Arthritis Pain?
Please avoid acidic foods especially cooked tomatoes and red meat,a little chicken is okay, sometimes its even dairy products. Everything in moderation.I add 10 sachets of grandpa headache powder to a bottle of camphor cream, mix well and apply to the pain...
Batter for Deep Frying (Onion Rings, Mushrooms, Squash, etc.)?
1/2 cup gram flour or pea flour 1/4 cup cake flour 1/2 tsp. baking powder 1/4 tsp. fine salt 1/4 tsp. herbs or masala. Sift all the ingredients and add water to make a batter,coat onions or potato or spinach and fry.
Teaching Kids About Holiday Giving
Teach children board games; like chess, draft, ludo, snake and ladder, dominoes. Teach children outdoor games like kite flying, upscotch, three tin and ball games.
Paneer (Indian Cheese)
Paneer (Indian Cheese) can be used in my dishes, braised spinach, peas and potatoes, braised potato, braised green beans, filling in samosas, salads, etc. When you adding them to curries dip them in flour, corn flour or grahm flour, not to get soggy. Crumble...
Give Your Time as a Present
Volunteer at an old age home, orphanage or a shelter just for an hour. Do manicure, pedicure or trim or style someones hair at the old age home. Visit a senior citizen just to chat. Call someone who hasnt called you for a while. Give a hug.
Lamb Curry
Cooking curries are not difficult or complicated.Spice shops have all ready made spices and prepared to your satisfaction. Wish you every success in making your curry.
Weight Watcher's Chicken Salad?
I hope this recipe will help. Easy Roast Chicken 1 small fryer or broiler Fresh ground black pepper Sea salt Preheat oven to 425 F. degrees. Rub chicken inside and out with sea salt and pepper. Roast in oven for 45-55 minutes,basting frequently with its drippings...
