Recipes Using Corn Tortillas?
You can cut them in triangles and bake them and use them with salsa in place of store bought tortillas.
Getting Rid of Slugs?
I have read that you can put beer in a pie pan and set it out. They seem to love it and crawl in and cant get out; wonder why? haha. You can also crush discarded egg shells and throw this around your garden and plants. I personally have done this for years...
Shout to Clean Microfiber Fabrics
I am 63 years old and have always used old sheets to cover my couch. This saved my couch a many a time when the children were babies. I cover it when the grandchildren come over. I have gone through at least 3 or 4 couches but they always looked good going...
Help with Water Bath Canning?
Try this link; it may help you: http://foodsafety.psu.edu/canningguide.html
How Long Does It Take a Tomato Plant to Set Fruit?
Shake your tomatoes plants gently when you go out especially if the wind is not blowing. They are self pollinating and a gentle shake should do it.
Growing Beets When Rabbits Eat the Leaves?
Nope, leave the beets but by all means try to get the rabbits out of the garden. I would buy an animal cage and try to lure them in and take them miles away from your home if possible. If you cant afford one then try putting noise makers in the garden or put...
How Do I Keep Rabbits Out of the Garden?
Also, try buying children play snakes and place them around. See if that helps. It would keep me out. lol.
Turning Off Windows7 Live Messenger Pop Up?
You should have a messenger icon at the bottom of your desktop. Right click on that and hit close program. This does not delete it if you plan to use it again but it will get it off the page. Doing this it will continue to pop up if you restart your comp.
Hard Clumps After Tilling Wet Soil?
It is simple to correct. When the ground is completely dry till again. Be careful when you plant your crops and then water them. If the soil is hard now it will dry hard around the stem when soiled is wet after planting. You can hoe around them then and till...
Coffee Filters Lose Their Shape?
I took a small round container like the ones Pimento Cheese or Chicken Salad come in from the grocery. I cut the buttom of it out and cut until it fit my coffee basket. Now when I put a filter in I put the round plastic bowl with no bottom then the coffee. The...
Tips for Gaining Weight?
I only know one person who has ever had this problem; but I do know how it was solved. Please remember this may not be for you but it did work for her. The doctor she went to told her to drink a half can of beer before she ate dinner each evening. It worked...
Paying Taxes With Estate Money?
As the Power of Attorney for my mom I can tell you that you are never responsible for out of pocket expenses nor can you profit from this. One thing I can say is this; if you dont pay the taxes which should come out of her money someone else may come and purchase...
Price Per Load for Homemade Laundry Detergent?
I read an article and I believe it was on this site that prices a load for about 9 cents using this combination and I personally like it better. 1 cup borax 1 cup cheap laundry powder purchased 1 bar soap grated. Use one tablespoon per load.
Homemade Candle Wicks?
I believe women used to soak the string in kerosene before using. Use caution.
Creating a Budget and Sticking To It?
I am 62 years old and this has worked for me all these years. First get you a notebook to write in. Make columns in it like you would a checkbook. One column for date, check no., transaction, amount, deposit; then start listing your bills. I make a column for...
Peanut Butter Cookie Recipe?
1 cup peanut butter (smooth or crunchy your choice) 1 cup sugar 1 egg Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Mix all ingredients and place by spoonfuls on baking sheet. Bake approximately 10 to 12 minutes. Let cool on rake.
Jiffy Cornbread Crusted Chicken?
go to www.jiffymix.com and ask them. I have their new recipe book but not sure which recipe you are asking about.
Sweet Chicken and Tuna Salad Recipes?
Use sweet pickle relish in both. I use sweet pickle relish (to taste) boiled eggs (about 2) celery seed 1/2 teaspoon, Mayo to pull it all together and salt to taste. Good Luck and enjoy.
Bleach Left Yellow Stains on T-shirts?
My sister gave me several tops that she didnt want because they had yellow spots on them. She said it happened in the wash. I took clorox cleanup and sprayed the spots and then washed as usual and every spot was gone and I had about 15 perfect white tops.
Computer Monitor Does Not Display Image?
Call the company you get your internet service through and see if they have a support team. If they do call them and they can direct you on what to do. This is usually a free service internet providers offer.
Organizing Debit Card Receipts?
I have a special place in my purse just for debit card receipts. When I get home from shopping I take them out and place them on the counter with a noticable weight on them so they dont fall and get lost. When I finish putting away my purchases I immediately...
Homemade Clorox Anywhere Cleaner?
At school we have to clean tables and chairs for the children. We also clean changing tables and any toys that go into the childrens mouths. The rule that was given us was to use 1 part clorox to 5 parts water. Hope this helps as this is used around children...
Alternative to Swiffer Duster?
I have gone through this myself. My grandson that lives with me suffers from allergies from dust, dogs, and cats. The specialist that he goes to told me that you need to use something wet to keep the dust from flying back into the air and redistributing. Even...
Craft Ideas For Used T-shirts?
Blankets, curtains, and yard sell your items. I know lots of women looking for ways to supplement an income and you have a perfect one.
Mother's Day Luncheon Ideas?
I am not sure how old your mother is but you could try to find pictures of her when she was younger and display. Maybe if she has a friend that she hasnt seen in a long time find them and invite. A really fun thing to do is buy the little children one time...
Plug Extension Cords Into Outlets Blocked By Furniture
This is an excellent idea but I would go a step further and get extension cords that have surge protection. I saw first had a great big fireball in my own home through an outlet that didnt have it. Now all my outlets are protected.
Cemetery Waste Basket Dipping
I like your courage. Personally, I dont think I could go cementary dumpster diving but you go girl. The less I get the more for you. Have fun.
Moses and the Burning Bush Sunday School Projects?
http://www.coloring-page.net/bible.html This is the site I use for my Sunday School Class. Good Luck and God Bless.
Teenage Girl Cries A Lot?
Give this a try. Go to her and tell her you are really worried over her sadness. Put your arms around her and tell her that you realize that there will be times that she might not want to confide in you because she may think you might not understand. Tell her...
Selling a Home to a Family Member?
It is not important what you get from your mom. Be thankful you have a mom that can give you anything at all. You can actually take your part and do whatever you want with it. Your brother on the other hand may be stuck with a home he cant move and I know from...
Using Lemon Juice for Fleas?
I have never tried this but I read it on another blog that you can take 2 lemons and squeeze the juice out and let it sit overnight. The next day strain and put in spray bottle and spritz your pet with it and it gets rid of flees. Like I said Ive never tried...
Uses for Back to School Items for Adults?
From what I have seen most of the cheap stuff is from China. Why not let the Chinesse kids have them back to use at school and do something real nice for an adult here. Put Americans back to work making our own school supplies. Dont buy it unless it is made...
Using Tea Tree Oil for a Skin Fungus?
My husband and I had a skin condition, red blotchy looking and I went to the dermatologist. It went from our hair line, neck and down our backs. He told me to use products like Head and Sholders, or Selsun Blue. The doctor told me it was a fungus that starts...
Painting Roof to Reflect Sun?
Not sure why you want to reflect the sun unless you mean to reflect the heat away to keep it cooler insider your home. I have never used it, but I was told there is a paint that reflects the heat away that can be used on metal. Check with your local paint dealers...
Restricted Water Flow In Washing Machine?
Some great tips there but you can also check the cold water spicket in the back of the washer. It will be like an outside spicket. Turn it to make sure it is opened all the way.
Buy Notebook Paper on Sale
I really hate to be negative but please check to see where these school supplies are made. It doesnt help our children out if everything you buy is made in China, cheap or not. That means someone elses child may be in a soup line somewhere. We have double digit...
Earwigs in Packaged Foods?
We were having a problem with snails, a really bad problem. I had noticed earwigs;and they were coming into the house; but we were dealing with snails at the time. My husband bought something at Lowes home improvement store; a poison for snails; and through...
Removing Scotch Tape from Cloth?
Get you a bottle of Goo Gone. The stuff is amazing. You can buy it at most stores. I get mine at Wall Mart.
Writing a Will Without a Lawyer?
My in-laws recently followed my husband and I to a lawyer when we had business to attend. They asked a question if a handwritten will was legal and the lawyer told them yes if it was notorized by a certified notary republic and witnessed. Hope this helps since...
Use Bleach Once a Month to Keep Drains Clear
Hi Sandy, I read alot of your ideas and copy many of them so I dont forget them. Dont know how you get so smart but I enjoy reading what you have to say on several web pages. Keep up the good work. Pat in North Carolina.
Tips for Fishing Without a Boat?
HI Chuckwms, Also from Lexington, N.C. Find you a favorite location for fishing and in the Spring of the year bait it up with a box of Minute Rice. Simply open the box and throw the rice as far as you can. The fish will be attracted to the spot and stick around...
Getting Bonded in North Carolina?
All you have to do is call your car insurance agent. Nationwide does bonding and when it is necessary I just call my agent. Hope this helps.
Reusing Plastic Soap Dispensers
I love this tip. With two grandchildren living with me that love the expensive bath gels this will certainly save me money. I will use this for their bath gels and shampoos. Thanks,
Deleting Photos in Yahoo My Photos?
The picture I have in my Yahoo Photos are part of e-mails that we sent to me and I have saved in my folders. When I delete the e-mails that I no longer want to save the photos are deleted also. Check your folders for e-mails you do not wish to keep any longer...
Baby is Constipated?
1 teaspoon to the mixed formula not the individual bottles. If you have to do that add 1/4 teaspoon to bottle and then wait 24 hours to see if it works. If it doesnt add 1/4 to another bottle. It will eventually cause the flood gates to open.
Suggestions for Birthday Party Locations?
Not enough info. Is it for you or a child. Do you want to pay or free?
Cornmeal For Ants?
You can also boil 1 cup of water and 1/4 cup of sugar until sugar is melted. Then add 1/4 cup of Borax and stir until it is dissolved. Put this in old jar lids and place where ants can find it. They will love it and the Borax will kill them and then the other...
Clothes Dryer Isn't Heating Properly?
My dryer quit drying clothes too. My husband unplugged it, took the back panel off, and found two thermostates in the back. He replaced both and it works great now. They were about $32 dollars apiece at the hardware store. He replaced one and it wasnt the right...
Greenish Spots on Black Pants?
You can also try glueing patches over the spots. Something you may like such as flowers or even sew buttons. I tried the magic marker and it didnt look right on the garment I was working with. You will need patches and glue such as OK to Wash It, or Patch Attach...
Plastic Page Protectors to Store Patterns
I bought a notebook and these plastic protectors and everytime I buy something new I place all the information, books, instructions, receipts, and a copy of the receipt into it. (Always make a copy of your receipt since the ink fads in a short amount of time...
How Do I Sell My House to My Son?
In times like these you may want to do a private sale between you and your son. You will still need to see a lawyer to draw up papers but if you can figure out what you need a month to live on and let your son pay that it will save him thousands in interest...
Cross in a Pocket Project
This is so beautiful. As soon as I find some plastic canvas I intend to make everyone in my family one. The verse is just beautiful. God Bless you.
I Don't Understand ThriftyFun's Coupon Swap?
I have lots of coupons I dont use I throw them away every week. If you will send me a self addressed stamped envelope and a list of your favorite products when I find these I will send them to you. Please mail this to: Patricia Hamm 317 John Snider Rd. Lexington...
Keeping Cats Off Cars?
Sprinkle Cayenne Pepper or other strong pepper on your vehicle. The cat will walk on it and then stop to lick its paws. When it does WOW. It doesnt hurt the animal but it will not take doing this too many times to teach the animal to stay away. My mom told...
