Pillow Topper
What a great idea. Love it. And love the Eagle blanket, where did you get that at? We collect anything/everything with Eagles on it. Thanks for sharing. I will be using this idea.
Homemade Chocolate Covered Graham Crackers
These sound really good, will have to try. Thanks for sharing.
Homemade Chocolate Covered Graham Crackers
These sound really good, will have to try. Thanks for sharing.
Use Freezer Baskets In Coolers
What a great idea. I get tired of having soggy food when we go camping. Thank you for sharing.
Recipes For Cold Salads?
Spaghetti Salad cooked spaghetti noodles italian dressing tomato onion green pepper cucumber any other veggies you like Sorry, dont have measurements, I just add till it looks good, lol. Chop/dice the veggies. Mix all ingredients, chill, enjoy. I usually make...
Runza: The Original Hot Pocket
these sound good. Will make some to put in freezer for my DHs lunches. Thanks for sharing. I like the versatility of these, can use bout anything i have on hand. Great way to use up some leftovers that never seem to get eaten.
Repairing Rubber Flip Flops?
Thank you for the tips. I appreciate the help with this as she loves her flip flops!
Mozzarella Meat Loaf
When my husband and I first got married a few yrs ago, he told me about a recipe similar to this one that his ex-girlfriend made that he liked. I will make this and see if it is what he remembers. Although, dont want him to remember times with her, lol.
Darlene's Spaghetti Pie
These sound easy and cheap. I will be making this, will have to do the one with the sauce not mixed in, my DH doesnt like his mixed, likes his sauce on top. Thank you for sharing.
Many Uses For Dishtowels
I use my old ratty ones, cut down, for cleaning windows and dusting. Saves on paper towels.
Chocolate Toll House Snack Cake
Sounds delish and easy, my 2 fave things. Will be trying this. Thanks for sharing.
Handy Headbands From Colored Tights
Great idea! Thanks for sharing! I will definately try this. Ready to bargain hunt for tights now, lol.
Time for Spring Cleaning
I know all about what I need to do, my problem is getting the ambition, and once I finally get going, keeping at it. I want a clean and organized home. It just seems like the more I do, the worse it looks, (cause I am doing it all myself-have DH and DD, but...
Mice Coming In Through a Hole in My Foundation?
We had mice coming in thru my DDs closet. My husband tried to block the cracks but forgot or couldnt get some of the holes. They were coming in thru the cracks in the floor where the wall and floor meet. I heard about putting baking soda in there. I poured...
Use Fabric Softener Solution As Febreeze
I have been using this for over a year now, and spray everything, carpet, furniture, bedding, curtains, etc. And the smell last awhile too. I use this about once a week. A friend of mine stopped by one time when I hadnt had time to spray and she sat on couch...
Missing Socks Poem
Love the poem. Now I know where my dds socks went when I did laundry and she only had 3 pair when I was done, lol. Kept wondering where the other socks went.
Rice Warming Plllow For Earaches And Relaxation
Great idea. And cute with the eyes and smile sewn on. Will be making some of these. Not only for my dd, but also for my neice and nephew who have babies (ages 1 and 2). Thank you for sharing.
Poem: A Mother's Prayer
I had to print this out to remind me. My dad and I argue constantly lately, it seems. Thank You for posting!
Converting Built In Dishwasher To Be Portable?
I know what I have in mind to get this done, think we may have figured it out with little money. We will try it and see. Thank you anyway.
Unusually Good Corn Casserole
This sounds really good and easy. Will have to make some to try out on family. Thank you for sharing.
Avoid Buying Gas On Weekends Or Holidays
This isnt always true. Yesterday (Monday), our gas in town went up another .10 cents.That used to be true, but not any longer.
Healthy Oatmeal Cookies
These sound yummy. Going to have to make some this weekend. Thanks for sharing.
Restoring Yellowed Plastic?
I use Awesome for cleaning almost everything. I have a client that has white edging around her sliding glass doors, edging was yellowed. I sprayed some Awesome on it and could see the yellow running off. Cleaned it quite nice, (convinced her to buy some and...
Why Am I Getting Bleach Spots On Unbleached Loads?
I noticed that liquid fabric softener will also bleach your colored clothes if it come in contact with them. I now add my laundry detergent and fabric softener while washer is filling, then put my clothes in.
Where to Find Help for Aging Parents?
One place to ask about services for your parents is their local senior center. I work for a company as a homemaker for the elderly, and I asked a client of mine where he heard about our company and he said his kids (also from another state) were here visiting...
Getting Ducks To Go Away?
At the campground where my dad rented a lot every year, they had problems with geese coming up onto the lots and leaving messes. One of his neighbors put a string (tied to stick in the ground)around their lot and it worked to keep them out. They will not go...
Tips For Staying Within Your Grocery Budget
I also put my coupons in an envelope, but I add my grocery list to that envelope. It tends to get lost in my purse if I just stick it anywhere.
Widening Windowsills For Cat?
Alot of great ideas here. Just wanted to tell you, your cat is beautiful. Love the colors and markings.
Heart Healthy Macaroni and Cheese
My daughter and I love homemade mac and cheese, my DH not so much. Now I have a healthy way to make it for us. Thank you for sharing.
Potato Cubes Supreme
This sounds easy and like something my family will actually like. Thank You for sharing.
Tips for Campfire Cooking
When I was groing up we went camping alot. My dad made one of those tri-pods for cooking when we went camping. Now I am trying to talk my DH into making one, if he will only take some time away from his truck, he can have one made in no time.
Make Your Own Decorative Paper
I love the colored paper, and this is something my 7yr old would love to help color with me. Thank you for sharing.
Direct AC With A Fan
Great idea! Going to move my fan now, lol. Our ac is in the only window we can open in our LR and it is in a corner. We have a long, narrow LR and it faces the narrow side blowing only in the computer area, not the living room area (all in same room). When...
Paper Plate Lady Bug
I love this. Very cute!!!!! My SIL is a collector of ladybugs and know that she will cherish this when my DD makes her one. Will definately do this with her. Thank you for sharing.
Easy Omlets For Camping
I did this when we went camping bout a month ago with my brother in law. Everyone loved them. My BIL even had me tell his wife how we made them so she can do it when they go camping, (she was out of state visiting her daughter at the time). We are going camping...
Add Baking Soda to Conditioner
I didnt measure the salt or baking soda, I just poured some in my hand with the shampoo/conditioner and mixed together.
Top Pancakes With Applesauce Mixed With Syrup
Great idea! I will have to try this. My daughter is naturallly hyper and she knows I limit her intake of sugar. She is 6yrs old and when she requests something, she will ask me how much sugar is in it. I am with you michawnpita, my husband cannot leave sweets...
Dorito Taco Salad
Yum! This sounds really good. Will definately have to try this. Thank you for sharing.
Country Style Chicken Cutlets
This sounds good. I am always looking for different ways to make chicken, as DH doesnt care for chicken, but it is inexpensive. Will try this recipe on him.
Hoop and Fabric Craft
I love these. Thank you for sharing. I thought I would have to paint to do this, thank goodness I dont have to, (cant paint a straight line, lol). I am going to make some of these. Something easy and inexpensive. My kind of crafting.
Removing Sharpie Marks on a Refrigerator?
I keep a bottle of Awesome from the dollar store on hand, used it on my fridge when dd decided to decorate it for me. Worked great. I could see it working.
Unusual Food Ideas for a Benefit?
This sounds good, but I am leaning towards something rather inexpensive as he is already putting out over $150 for food. I dont feel he should do this much, but he wants to do more for my father as they are very close, like brothers.
Using Colored Construction Paper
I started a tradition with my DD when she was 3yrs old. Every Dec 1st we make our countdown to Christmas chain and put on our tree. I cut out 25 strips, glue together in rings, and every morning she tears off 1 ring and counts how many are left till Christmas...
Beware Of Online Banking Account Balances
We have had numerous problems with our bank with all of the above listed. I had deposited $204 and then paid my phone bill online the same day. The bank decided to take out for my dhs truck payment after he told them to only take it out if it was in there, it...
Hair Dye on a Painted Wall?
I have used the q-tip dipped in bleach and it worked. It took a couple secs to disappear, but now you cant tell it was there.
Bacon Macaroni Salad
This sounds yummy. We have alot of cookouts and get togethers in the summer time, for our very large family, and everyone brings a dish to pass. I will be trying this recipe out on them, Thank you for sharing.
Tie-Dye Note Cards
This sounds like a wonderful and easy project I can do with my 6yr old daughter. And a great idea to get her to write thank you cards for gifts. Thanks for sharing.
Replace Eyeglass Screws
I have used the end of 1 prong of tweezers to replace/tighten screws on glasses or anything else that has uses a straight screwdriver, in a pinch when i could not seem to find a screwdriver.
Keeping Track of My Mileage?
Thank you. I did get one from our local H&R block office. This really helps out.
Starfall Educational Website
Thank you for sharing this. My dd is in kindergarten and has been learning to read all year. She loves to read. Now I have a site other than nickjr to guide her to.
Vacuum Cleaners That Clean With Water?
I am a homemaker for the elderly and 1 of my clients has 1 of these, dont know what brand tho. I found it to be a nuisense to attach the hose, change the nozzles to do different areas such as hard wood and carpet, and to dump and clean the canister. It works...
Tips For Growing Moss on Rocks
the picture is beautiful, i had to set it as my background for puter. Sorry, i have no advise.
Plastic Canvas Easter Cross
I try to do plastic canvas when I have time. I love these. The instructions were a bit confusing, but with the pictures I think i can figure it out. Thanks for the pictures and directions.
Skillet Baked Beans
This sound easy and delic. Now I know what to do with the pork and beans i have in the cabinet that we dont eat much, cause i dont care for just plain pork and beans. Thank you for sharing.
Make Frozen Lasagna Taste Homemade
This is a great idea. Thank you for sharing. I will be trying this, as it is alot quicker and easier for those busy days when you want homemade taste, without all the work.
Bountiful Brunch Pizza
This sounds really good. Just may have to make this over the weekend. Thank you for sharing.
Freebie Furniture Left On The Street
You need to be careful about doing this. It is against the law in some cities and towns. Not in the town I live in tho. I have done this myself, and have also set out furniture and big toys we no longer needed and everything went within a couple hours.
Making Wedding Scroll Favors
This is really nice. I have saved this for when my dd gets married, years down the road (she is only 6yrs old now). Love this, Thank you for sharing.
Stuffed Shells
This sounds really good. I am trying to cut back on cals to lose weight, and may be able to fool my family into thinking this is not low calorie. Thank You for sharing.
Baby Shower Locations?
My nephew and his girlfriend are having a baby and his mom (not my sister) is holding their baby shower at her church.
I Can't Find My Pictures on My PC?
I use windows xp, and only deleted people pc, i have tried the search for pictures, and the system restore to no avail. I went into add/remove programs in my computer, and deleted only the people pc components. Most of the pictures were in my computer way before...
Graham Pie Crust Mix
Good timing! I have been looking for something like this. Thank You for sharing!
Framing Newspapers?
We have a Super$1 store here, if you have something similar you could try that. Or, a thrift store, garage sales (when they start up again). I bought a frame at a garage sale in a box for .25 and covered it with wrapping paper from my neices baby shower for...
Broccoli-Cheese Nuggets
These sound delicious and easy. I am definately be making up a batch of these. Thank you for sharing.
Expensive Gifts Are Not What Christmas Is About
I totally agree with all of you about the simpler things. But I for one have a DD who is almost 6yrs old, and thinks she needs video games for Christmas and birthday. I try to teach her that we cant have everything we want, because it is just not in our budget...
Cherry Kisses
These sound yummy. Thanks for sharing. I will be making some this weekend with my daughter.
Tips For Eyeglass Wearers
I have the same question, can the scratches be taken out of lens once you have them on there?
Uses for Small Plastic Pringles Containers?
What about a small bank for a small child? Take a piece of paper to fit around can, let them decorate the way they want, glue paper onto can. Then you can cut a slit/hole in the lid for them to put money in. Little ones do not want to keep their money very...
Old Dust Buildup on Wood Furniture?
I recieved an entertainment center and a dry sink from my dad when he moved to an apt in october, and both were caked with dust and cig smoke/nicotine. I think the only time they were cleaned in the last 5 yrs since my mom passed away was when my sis and I...
Family Gift Exchanges
My family always draws names on Thanksgiving and we set a $ amount for what we spend. This really makes it easy on the pocketbook and doesnt cut into our budget every year.
Homemade Toaster Strudels?
Thank you so much. This will save me alot of money, as she wants these just about every morning for breakfast.
Cross in a Pocket Project
Thank You for sharing this. I love to do plastic canvas crafts and am always looking for new and unique project. I love this and will be making some for Christmas gifts.
Jellyroll
My husband loves jelly rolls and this sounds easy and quick enough to make. Thank you for sharing! Will be making this over the weekend for him.
Cassie - Calico
What a beautiful baby. I love calicos and would love to get another one when we move into a place that allows animals. Thank you for sharing.
Salt Dough Ghosts and Leaf Garlands
Thank you for sharing this. I am going to try my hand at this with my 5yr old daughter. They look really cute and sound like fun to make.
Cappuccino Recipe
Thank You for sharing. I love cappuccino and live out of town and cannot always get into town to get myself a cup, nor can I afford to always go get some. I am definately making some of this up, (going shopping today).
Potato and Green Bean Casserole
I dont care too much for canned potatoes either, but this sounds good and will definately try this out on my family. Thank you for sharing.
Eagle Quilt
My dh collects eagles and I would really like a pattern if i could. I dont quilt or sew but could probably find someone to do it for me if you dont sell them. He would love this, it is beautiful.
Crisp and Creamy Baked Chicken
Thank you for sharing. This recipe just may get my family to eat more chicken. They usually dont care for it too much.
Easy Potato and Egg Breakfast
Thank you. I now know what to do with my extra potatoes when i have some that need to be used up. This sounds great.
Life Without a Garbage Disposal?
you can get lint catchers (think that is the name), that fit in the drain. This catches much more than the strainers or drain plugs. I use these in my tub/shower, and in the sink. They are fairly inexpensive and can be found at Walmart. They may have them at...
Pickle Wrap Dip
My family loves the wrapped pickles and at every family gathering it is a must that we make them. I am going to try this dip for them. I was wondering tho, do you serve this with veggies or chips or does it matter? Thank you for sharing this.
S'more Muffins
Yum!!! Will definately make some of these. Thank You for sharing. Brings back memories of camping with my family when i was a kid and my mom always brought the ingred for smores.
My Frugal Life - My Scottish Ancestors
I also wash our clothes in the tub, (smaller items in the kitchen sink and sanitize afterwards). Our finances get tight quite often and when clean clothes are needed, you have no other choice. My sister said to me I dont know how you do it, and I told her you...
Crockpot Hashbrown Meal
This sounds wonderful. DD and I love things like this, DH doesnt like sour cream, more for us. Thanks for sharing.
Hey, Lets Talk About Cleaning
I usually clean a little, take a break, then go back and do more. This really helped me when cleaning my dds bedroom (couldnt see her floor, literaly). I got most of it done in a day. She helped a little when she got home from kindergarten. I have been working...
Planning a Simple Wedding?
My cousin had a western themed wedding, he wore blue jeans, boots and a cowboy hat, she wore a white dress about knee length with white boots and a white cowboy hat. They looked nice for their wedding. Remember that what you wear is not the most important part...
Chocolate Pinwheels
I was wondering if you use OJ concentrated or diluted? This sounds delicious (i am a chocoholic), and would love to try them. Thank you!
Fear of Mice?
I also have a fear of mice. We used to get mice in our apartment until I got a tip from someone on another site, and we have not had a mouse sighting since. The tip is: baking soda. We were getting mice in my dds bedroom closet, dh sealed off the holes the...
Cinnamon Puff Bread
In the ingredient list you had 2tbs butter melted, in the directions you say about 1/2cup, which one is it supposed to be? I would like to make this for my family, it sounds delicious.
Pizza Bites
Thank You for sharing this. My dd, who is in kindergarten, will love these for an afternoon snack after getting off the bus.
Make Your Own Air-wick
Thank you for sharing this. I am definately going to try this. I was wondering if you have a photo of one you could share though.
I Love the Casserole, He Doesn't
Great idea. My dh also doesnt like casseroles (of about any kind), but dd and I do like them. I will use your idea to have lunches on hand for the both of us.
Mud Puddle Stains on a White T-shirt?
Thank You everyone for your great ideas, will definitely try them. At first i didnt dry it in the dryer, but by mistake this last time i did laundry it did get into the dryer. Keeping my fingers crossed.
Keeping Pests From Flying Into Pitchers at a Picnic
I love this idea, we have alot of outdoor family get togethers, always with alot of food, (of course, lol) and i will definately be doing this
Caring for a Baby Kitten (Update)?
I am so sorry about George. I cried, I love animals. Prayers for you during your time of grief.
Food for a Graduation Party?
When I got married, I just asked the person working at the deli how much they suggest for sandwiches, they were very helpful and we had enough left over to take on our car trip to save money on our honeymoon. Congradulations on your daughters graduation, and...
