Selling Inventory from a Business?
If you dont have to sell right away, go to your public librarys reference section and see what magazines deal with the type of novelties/collectibles she made or, if you have sales receipts from people she sold to in quantity you could contact them. My thought...
Inexpensive Furnishings for a Temporary Apartment?
You have a lot of good ideas. I just repeat that banana boxes from the grocery store are sturdy, and stuff can be stored inside while the stacked boxes are used as a side table.
Help with Tonsurephobia- Fear of Hair Cuts?
Ask around your friends to see if theres a mellow stylist who could trim or cut your hair after you explain the problem. I dont have the same degree of apprehension or fear and this might not apply to you at all, but I get angry and all bent-out-of-shape if...
Soap Making
Some years back I worked for a woman who made soap for craft fairs. She used the cardboard box bottoms that 4-6-pks. of soda come in...you know, cardboard on the bottom, then shrink-wrapped, as molds. A 13 gallon trash bag lined the box, the mixed lye soap...
Uses for Silk Scarves?
Google fabric flower crafts and see what comes up. I know Ive seen satin and silk flowers and cotton quilted flowers. Theyd be good on a hat or as headbands or ? I use silk scarves a lot (the long kind of skinny ones) to drape around the neck of a jacket or...
Restoring Faded Fabric on Pram
?
Check out Dharma Trading Companys website. They have all sorts of fabric dyes and could probably tell you whats best to spray. I dont work for them but have had really good customer service when I needed it.
Caring for a Neglected Dog?
Talk in a conversational tone to her while shes in the room, or join her where she is but dont crowd her. Just keep at it and let her get used to you and your non-threatening voice. Pet her only if she wants and hald back if she gets nervous. Its not quick...
Thrifty Moving Ideas?
Check with your vet to see if constipation might be a problem with so little exercise. You might need to modify his/her diet, or stop every couple of hours for a water, exercise, pee stop. Good luck on the trip and I hope for you a great life ahead.
How Many Ounces in a Can of Hershey's Chocolate Syrup?
I looked at the can: 16 oz. Enjoy the brownies!
Buying Egg Shaped Balloons for Crafts?
Ive used water balloons. They are thicker than the regular, but you can tie them off before they get too big to make eggs...I think they come 20/pkg.
Use Chewing Gum to Calm Stomach
Also use ginger, either candied or fresh ginger. Candied ginger is good to use for slight nausea, while fresh ginger, sliced 1/4 thick, is fiery, but tames the tummy if you dont need the sugar.
Durable Men's Wallet?
Look at Duluth Trading Companys catalog or website for leather wallets. I do think leather is best for durabllity.
Tiki and MamaSan (Japanese Bobtail)
I know, my cat waits at the door (Kitty TV I call it) to see the leaves flying around outside. I open the door and its cold/snowy/rainy/windy. She looks at me as if I programmed it wrong. Spring will come. We both cannot wait.
Shopping at IKEA?
Really nice-looking assemble-it-yourself furniture. Also kitchen and home deco and linens, etc. Ive had the catalog, but a lot of items in it arent available...only in the stores. Im in N.E. TN and the closest is Charlotte, N.C. Its worth going if you need...
Salem (Domestic Short Hair)
Keep your camera around. I think this sweetheart can give you no end of the best photos.
Pattern for a Clergy Stole?
Check your public library, reference desk for ecclesiastical wear/patterns. The library will probably have books with patterns for church soft wares, if not, Im sure they can either get you a book by inter-library loan or direct you to an internet site.
Coat Cannot Be Washed or Dry Cleaned?
I second the remark by Jilson...hand-wash in warm water and hang to dry or machine wash on gentle and remove before the end of the spin cycle. Its only the outside that cant be washed BUT the outside will wrinkle (and wrinkles put in while wet may not come...
Keep an Emergency Envelope in Your Purse
I dont plan to need this (of course), but Ive made a note for Monday to get all this stuff together and make my envelope marked emergency.
Christmas: Santa Photos
Looks like its a really pleasant experience for him. Hes such a sweetie. Thanks for sharing the photo.
Avoid Using Dryer Sheets
I clean the lint filter with a Tuffie or other scrub pad, some dish soap and a gentle scrub. You can just stroke the filter after you put on the soap. The build-up of dryer-softener will come right off. Rinse well.
Recycled Jeans Hotmitts
I dont know why I never thought of jeans for hotpads. Im hard on them (scorch because of absentmindedness). Thanks for the tip.
Party Foods That Do Not Require Refrigeration?
I agree that bread would be great. If it is in a box it wont squash. Id suggest cheese or seeded bread sticks. Theyre durable and go well with most any kind of food. If not bread sticks, then small cheese rolls or seeded rolls. Something with a taste other...
Use Coffee Syrups for Flavor Boost
Where do you buy these? Do you use the quart bottles or the small ones. Id really like to find some other than vanilla, almond and hazelnut.
Gypsy (Pitbull Mix)
Shes a good, sturdy dog. Love her and eventually shell trust. I have a rescue cat that, after a year and a half is finally able to stay near one of us///not on//but near. She bites but is now at the stage where shell chew, rather than bite most times. I dont...
Making Cardboard Box Dollhouses?
Corrugated cardboard can be really strong depending on what it is made to hold. Go to your home appliance store (washers, stoves) or stores that carry heavy goods and see if you can get discarded cardboard. Hold the individual boxes together with a strong glue...
Stay Healthy By Keeping Your Hands Clean
I dont think that what you do is at all compulsive, I think its smart. I also use the cloths at the market and have trained myself (hard, but necessary) to wash my hands in hot soapy water whenever I come in from having been out shopping or meeting. The flu...
Advice for Quitting Smoking?
My experience is that it takes a long time, but you can stop. I didnt seek any advice or take any medicine. First, I only smoked in the evening. Then I only smoked 1/2 pack in the evening, then I only smoked when I was out from the house, etc. Whatever works...
Advice for Quitting Smoking?
Sorry, just looked again at what you wrote. You want to quit by New Years Day. So amp it up...one day smoke only half a pack, the next day smoke only at night, then give yourself a time frame, what ever works. You can do it. Just dont substitute food for nicotine...
Cuddles (Golden Retriever)
She looks like a true cuddle bunny, any trades for my only when I want cat!
Beau (Lab/Rottweiler)
Shes beautiful, and is going to be a big girl and eat a lot pretty soon. From my experience, train her not to beg for food or steal peoples food from the get-go or you may have problems later. Its one problem with animals; you cant sit them down and explain...
Repairing a Bread Machine?
My advice is to try to find someone who fixes small appliances...they may not advertise, but ask at your local thrift store if they know of someone. When our bread machine spindle broke after a long time of use and I couldnt find a repairman, I put an ad in...
Going From Dyed Black Hair to Red?
If you used a semi-permanent color you could try washing it every day until the color fades a little. I havent tried either baking soda or egg, but they cant hurt. Unless your hair feels really dry. If so, condition it for a few weeks without adding anything...
Decorating A Pink Bathroom?
How about spring green for towels and a spring green and pastels flower basket on the wall or (if theres room, on the vanity or toilet top. Try a white shower curtain before you go spring-y. You dont want to go overboard.
Link: Check Epinions Before Shopping
Ive tried it and found the opinions to be hard to follow//first a bunch of negative then a lot or really positive...and some categories were just listed as if they got them out of the yellow pages. Not my choice for the best. Try Consumer Reports magazine and...
Renting Out a Vintage Pinball Machine?
Lots of bars in Scottsdale...look for the upscale ones, the patrons are less likely (I think) to be the whale away at the machine sort.
Leftover Thanksgiving Meal Containers
And you still have your leftover Tupperware margarine containers. I hate to go up to my brothers house a couple times a year to retrieve all the leftover containers that hes never brought back after having dinner at our house.
Freezing Deli Cheese?
My experience is that frozen cheese crumbles when it defrosts. If you get the deli to slice it and put a piece of waxed paper between each slice, then I think youd be OK. I freeze sale cheese to use in baked meat dishes and to shred for quesadillas. That works...
Halloween: Little Pirates
Shes more than cute. Keep this picture, youll want it when shes older because its so sweet and the essence of childhood.
Hair Color for Sensitive Skin?
My experience with henna is that it is fine when your hair is its younger color...mine was light brown; but it doesnt transfer well when your hair is gray. A friend told me that I had orange hair. I agreed, though I wouldnt call it orange. Now, I was using...
Patchwork Back Porch
I love that tablecloth and cant wait to go around the dollar stores to see if I can find such colorful ones myself. Thank you.
Mix and Match Frozen Soups
What I dont see and would like to is the recipes for your basic soups that you freeze. In the summer I freeze a tomato soup that can become all manner or creatures, but Id like to learn of some more. Thank you.
Mix Cheap Wine With Kool-Aid
In the summer I mix the cheap wine with diet 7-up, add a slice of orange or lemon and have super wine cooler. This is a great idea for parties//put in a punch bowl with a sliced lemon and/or lime and maybe some strawberries.
Motorcycle Club Christmas Float Ideas: Theme "Storybook Christmas"?
I see a variation of the little kids book The Little Engine That Could. Make an open cover with plywood with a motorcycle replacing the train engine, and other cycles behind (this is for if you have an artist to call on). Hole in the middle for a cycle and...
Calculating Cake Baking Time?
With the big cake, how do you tell when its done? Does it pull away from the sides/look and feel the same in the middle as near the sides? (Excuse the Americanism) but does it feel goopy? in the middle. You dont want goopy. If the center is nearly as firm as...
Craft Ideas Using Specimen Cups?
Spice containers for gifts get bulk spices (Try health food or Amish store), maybe a spice that is expensive in the grocery or much used (basil, cinnamon for me). Fill the container (itll be maybe 1 1/2 oz. and put on a bow and label. Health food and bulk food...
Shell Soap Dispenser
This is one of the best ideas Ive seen that I can use. Thank you so much. Keep that good mind working and let us know what else you come up with.
Helping Care for Grandchildren?
Keep in touch with the children and let them know youre thinking of them (not moaning about the situation, just letting them know whats happening in your life). They dont have to be long letters, maybe cards from where youre staying...more important is that...
Reuse Shower Curtain Magnets
I hadnt thought about the magnets, but the old liner (after washing) is handy to keep in the car trunk for messy and awkward jobs, if it gets messy or torn, its no biggie to toss it.
Too Much Salt in Homemade Canned Soup?
I guess it depends on whether the broth is too salty or the whole jar is too salty. If only the broth is too salty, take off some of the broth and add water or veg juice without salt. I dont know about lower-salt V8. If the whole jar including the veggies is...
Making Doll House Miniatures from Recycled Materials?
Contact a ladies tailor or someone who does alterations. They will have scraps and probably throw them away. The quilters idea sounds good, too.
Having a Murder Mystery Party?
I agree to go with electric lights. You dont even want to think about a fire. Ask around to see if you can borrow the candles that are battery operated.
Cheap Quilting Materials?
Ask your local sewing or quilting group and if there is an area quilting organization that puts out a newsletter, ask if you can put a notice in it asking for unwanted fabric. Quilts sometimes dont use up all the fabric bought for them or the fabric turns out...
Organizing a Church Dinner Party?
1. Two lines with identical food on each or similar food on each. This cuts down on line length. 2. Ask for people to line up by age; oldest first, then when they have their food, have the rest of the guests line up. Maybe have a separate line with kid-friendly...
Use Dry Milk for Cooking
I do the same. None of us drink milk, and so much goes to waste (plus gas and time) when a special store trip is made. Sometimes Ill add a little yoghurt (plain) or sour cream.....but Ill taste a little in a little of the sauce, before I put it in the whole...
Use Abreva Cold Sore Treatment For Pimples
I just wanted to say that Abreva really does work for cold sores. So many times an advertised product doesnt work, but for my Mother, Abreva works almost miraculously, great if it works for pimples too (wish I had known that a few years back).
Aquarium Jello Cake
You did a good job on this cake. Im sure it was a showstopper. If you have a cake decorating shop in your area you could get some simple tips for borders and flowers and work up a business if you want. I think you have the eye for it. It is practice, practice...
Take Turns on Long Distance Bulk Shopping
This is the only way to go, as long your shoppers are all in agreement on unexpected sales, etc. Save gas, time, effort and stress. I would love to share shopping. I get caught up and become an impulse buyer.
Shelf Life of Sour Cream?
Smell and taste it. If its green, its past the time. Ive used it one month past, but if its been opened more than once, its usually spoiled. What I do do, is use only a clean spoon to take sour cream out of the container, close it up right away and put it back...
Selling Homemade Curtains?
Combine two of the above answers. Take her with you for her to buy the materials (inc. notions) and ask for beach time instead of labor. That way youll both win. I hope you enjoy your beach time, you lucky girl.
Paint Color Ideas for a Sports Bar?
Take photos of all walls and see how it looks if you do horizontal stripes of ball team colors (can you tell I dont know what they all are, but Im thinking the basic primary colors; not really wide, but enough to offset the gray and black. A graphic designer...
Listing a Vacation Rental?
Contact the NY Convention and Visitors Bureau and tell them what you want (i.e. are you willing to pay to list). Also, you could Google apt. listings NYC and then contact those you like about listing with them. The (maybe) problem with Craigslist is how do...
Caring for a Sick Kitten?
If he/she wants to come home, bring her home. Give the kitty some love, itll be counted to you grace. Best of luck with the sweet kitty.
Make Your Own Butter and Whipped Cream
I made vanilla butter one time accidentally. I was whipping 1/2 gallon of cream in a floor mixer and forgot about it for a couple of minutes. We has the best French toast for breakfast the next day with the vanilla butter...but it took 1/2 hour from my day...
Storing Food in a Winterized House?
I would only leave dry goods (flour, rice, not beans), powdered laundry detergent, in the house over the winter. If you want to check, get a can and a full bottle of liquid, put them in a doubled plastic bag and leave them over the winter. When you come back...
Inexpensive Western Wedding Decorations?
#1 Change clothes before the reception. You dont want bbq sauce on your dress. #2 Check on-line party stores if you dont have one nearby...you have time enough now that you might be able to pick up good silver decorations (not themed) that are sold for New...
Advice for Waiting Tables?
Smile, laugh, say Welcome, pass out the menus and suggest they decide before you come around to take the orders so no-one has to wait a long time (hah). Speed to the kitchen and warn the chef.
Chloe and Her Friend Gambler (Horse)
Thank you for sending us the picture and story. Amazing, I havent been near a horse in 10 years and looking at the picture I can feel the horses nose as if it were mine and not Chloes.
Place Reminder Sticky Notes on Your Steering Wheel
I use the back of the front door for store errands and the steering wheel for gas refills and Post Office, etc. When Im in the car I dont remember store errands until I open the fridge and whoops.
Cutting Frozen Meat?
Dont use an electric knife, youll burn it out. Partially defrost the turkey and use your heaviest knife to cut through it in maybe 2# packages. The meat department at a grocery may be able to deal with it frozen, but not the deli department. It would probably...
Rubbermaid Boxes for Storage and Furniture
This may really solve some of my storage problems, thank you so much. I know its all stuff, but its survived many stuff purges and until the next, I want it.
Repurposing a Kitchen Sink?
Face the sink with wood (thanks Laniegirl) and use the sink as an herb garden or fragrance garden spot (fragrance. Think rosemary, lavender, that sort of thing. Mint is great but it takes over, or use the whole sink for mint and contain it)
Buying Sprouts and Wheatgrass?
You may not want farmers but a health food store. You can buy the seeds for sprouts (mung bean, alfalfa, soy) and for wheat grass at the health food or bulk food store. I dont know about how long for wheat grass, but sprouts only take about a week to grow.
Emergency Pickles
A variety made all at once. I love it and Im sure you and your family do too. I wish it wasnt a hurricane that brought you this recipe, but I thank you for it.
Moses (Lab/Retriever)
Moses is lovely. Ive heard about cats like that. Shes blessed and is the vet for having her guidance. My cat isnt a devil but shed like to be.
Buying a Used Commercial Bread Dough Mixer?
Try for a used Hobart commercial mixer. For what you need now, you want at least a 20 qt. If you think your need will increase see about the price on the next size up. 20 qt is about the limit for what you want now. I used one for 5 years for bread and 20-2...
Planning the Date for Your Yard Sale?
The reason yard sales are on the weekend (I think) is that the weekends are when more people have the free time to cruise and buy. During the week a lot of people work. If you live in a retirement community or one where there are many stay-at-home people, weekdays...
Agencies That Assist With Stray Animals?
I looked for and found my cat through Petfinder.com. You may have to be a non-profit to post. I researched non-profit pet rescue for someone a few years ago and found good info through Google. Good luck. You are doing such a service. I wish I had kept the info...
Tex-Mex Enchiladas?
The red sauce is called chili Colorado. I like the specific taste of canned enchilada sauce so I make chili sauce and then add a can of enchilada sauce. I dont know what the unknown ingredient is. I hope it comes up on this column. For chili sauce, take dried...
Making EZ Stretchable Hair Combs
Can you give us directions with pictures. I can kind of see what youre doing, but not quite. Thanks.
Naya (Chocolate Lab)
I hope that you know how wonderful you are for accepting her as she is instead of rejecting her because of her disability. Which does not seem to be much of a disability for her. Shes so cute. You are both lucky. Lucky isnt really the right word, but I hope...
Homemade Cat Carrier
I agree punch or cut breathing/sight holes. My cat Pepper freaked out when confined in a cat carrier, but was absolutely docile when I put her (20#) in a carpetbag-type purse. Easier for me, easier for her. Id latch the top, but she liked the dark, because...
Vase as a Going Away Gift
Best of wishes to them. I love Manhattan but wont live there (even if I could afford it). The energy is great.
Christmas Cake Decorating
Youre doing really well. Keep on going, soon a lot will become automatic and you can go on to the really involved decorating.
Measuring From a Pepper Grinder
All this time Ive been approximating. I think I threw the tops out but there are a lot of substitutes. Arent those grinders great. I get them at Big Lots for $1.00 (or did, havent seen any for a while). Do you or anyone know how to refill them. I think its...
Thinking of Moving to Greeneville Tennessee?
I live in Bristol TN, maybe less than an hour from Greeneville. I dont know Greeneville itself, but grew up here (NE TN) and returned in 2001 after 40 years off. Employment is almost non-existent and youd be competing with people already established. Industry...
"Pup" Tent For Dog Shelter
Thank you for taking care of your dogs. I see too many dogs left out in the weather. My neighbor uses the cover for the back of his pick-up. When hes not using it its in the yard where the dog is tied. If the rain starts, Isabelle can go inside and stay dry...
50th Class Reunion Award Suggestion?
Depending on the money available, a resort weekend in a place not far from the winners home. If this is near the school of the reunion-ees, maybe you could get help from the resort in exchange for advertising.
Peanut (Dachshund/Chihuahua)
Thanks so much for doing this. I have adopted older declawed cats (one at a time) for a few years now, they all have had health problems, Ive had 4 including the current baby. Older, especially diabetic cats, are sentenced to death only because they are sick...
Organizing Financial Information
Why did I never think of this. It makes so much more sense to me than the folders that I use and take out, forget to put back, and then cant find easily when I need the information again. Thank you.
Redistribute Leftovers After an Event
This hint is so fine and I think will be used by many people...including me.
Good Stuffing Recipes?
I have used any dressing recipe that Ive liked that directed to stuff the bird to use in a baking dish. Grease the pan and add a little more liquid to the dressing (less than 1/4 c. then bake at 350-375 maybe 30 or 45 min). Cover for part of the time, then...
Save Grocery Money in a "Five Dollar Cup"
Thank you. I went shopping today and though I didnt buy many non-essentials, the bill was 20$ over my budget...and I try really hard to stay under. Im starting this right away. Thanks again. P.S. The non-essentials were on-sale veggies and fruit.
Please Leave ThriftyFun Feedback
I do and I agree. Even the times when Ive posted info which has proved to be at least partially wrong (info I didnt know about, mostly) someone will correct me and in a nice way. We all have so much information stored up in the brain that hardly ever is called...
Moody Children Need Breakfast
I worked 8 years as the cook at an inner-city preschool program. One of the founders basic beliefs was that Hungry children cant learn. This is really true. Hungry children also act out with others and in school. I truly believe that a breakfast with a protein...
Buying Isopropyl Alcohol in the UK?
Maybe its not called isopropyl alcohol. Ask the pharmacist or look for rubbing alcohol/same thing.
Urine Smell in Air Vent?
Dont you love kids? He will turn back into a human, but in the meantime, if you can, try to find an activity that removes you from his world. Just for your sanity, for a little while. Best of luck.
Covering Up Skin Blemishes Under Arms?
I agree that you should see a doctor if you can. For the one day, see if you can find a waterproof concealer...if youre in or around Boston contact cosmetic/spa places or dermatologists that have cosmetics in their Yellow Page ads.
Maggie May (Boston Terrier)
Maggie May has the greatest smile...that grin spreads all across her face. Love it.
Chinese Buffet Coconut Shrimp?
Warning for the first yahoo recipe: coconut cream is sweetened, coconut milk is not...I think the recipe requires coconut milk not coconut cream, unless you want really sweet shrimp.
Craft Project: Stenciled Backpacks
Thanks for the nicely done tutorial. I really like the idea of giving (or keeping) something that isnt commercially designed. Individual rather than one of one million or more in your neighborhood. Thank you.
Espresso Grind for Ants
Thank you so much. We keep the kitchen clean, but this time of year there will be ants. I grind my coffee anyway, so this is no extra work. Let them get wired---can I train them to mop my floor?
Shredded Paper Craft Ideas?
Sort-of-paper-mache...one time I wove the paper to make place mats, then white-glue-and-water brushed them for stiffness, acrylic painted for color and then stenciled. It was fun, and a pain-in-my-arms for the amount of time, and certainly not cost effective...
Roast And Slice Your Own Lunch Meats
I do this with turkey and dont use an electric slicer. Get a long straight knife and make sure its sharp (they may even be caller meat slicers). I like this better than an electric knife...I have more control.
Shipping a Pie?
Since it doesnt have to arrive frozen, you might use those blue ice-packs and next-day shipping. Ive had chocolates arrive from out-of-state (chocolates that had to be refrigerated until eaten) with cold-packs and they were fine with 2-day shipping, but why...
Petunia (Vietnamese Potbellied Pig)
Beautiful in a very piggy way. I burst out laughing. You should submit this to a stock photo company or a photo contest and see if your girl can earn you some money.
Planning A Low Waste Wedding?
Birdseed rather than rice to throw after the departing couple. If you need to supplement the greenery around the wedding pulpit (where the bride and groom and minister stand) rent potted plants or buy potted greenery that can be replanted. Lengths of gauze...
Which sex of cat should I get?
I agree that male cats mark their territory and it stinks. They sometimes do this even after they are neutered. I think its more important that you find a cat that will get along with your dog. Has your dog had interaction with cats before? Talk to a vet or...
Fruity Pancakes or Waffles
This is a good hint. Another way is to mix up the basic fruit muffin mix in the processor (with fat but not with fruit, liquid and egg) store in bags in the fridge, then make up different kinds as you want them. Not quite as quick, but if you make up a few...
Peppermint Icebox Dessert
Have you done this with homemade marshmallows? Either vanilla or peppermint? How does it come out? Does the gelatin hold it together?
Taz the Cat
Anytime you want a volunteer petter and scratcher for Taz Id be glad to do it. My fingers curled up in anticipation...she/he has gorgeous gur.
Paper Or Plastic Bags?
I use all the plastic bags I get at the store. My mother uses adult diapers, my cat dirties her box, I store produce and leftovers in the bags. The kitchen ones I rinse out and re-use. I cant wait until I can stop using these landfill-fillers, but right now...
Treating Dog With Lung Congestion?
I dont know small dogs, but could a human humid/moisture control machine help. I sometimes use one when I have a wheezing problem. Fill with water, set for warm, place it fairly close to my pillow and try to breathe deeply. Hard to tell a dog to breathe deeply...
Painting Cabinets to Make Kitchen Look Bigger?
Could you match the maple-colored trim? It would be lighter, but before committing to it, see if you can find some paper (think art supply or wallpaper store) that would have that color range so you could see how it would look
Breaking a Lease?
My sympathies go out to you. Other people have covered the concrete stuf. Would your landlord give you a break if you could find someone else qualified to take over the lease....not sublease, but up-front, transfer the lease? If the landlords a good one, use...
Making "Jesus" Sandals?
Use corrugated cardboard from boxes that held heavy goods (use utility knife to cut them) and strips of fabric (brown/black shade or Rit dye the whole batch). Heavy duty or commercial staplers could make the buttonholes for the fabric.
