Classy Apple Pie
There are a few pie making tips here Ive never seen before. Thanks to you and your mom.
Straightening Permed Hair?
If your hair and scalp are in good condition, its safe to relax the perm now, assuming you will use a water diluted solution of the same perm used to curl the hair, you should do a strand test first. Removing too much curl and leaving the hair completely straight...
Using Country Time Lemonade to Fix Orange Highlights?
Country Time lemonade will not harm your natural hair, but it wont do much to correct your rust problem, either. If you color your hair without removing the intense rust first, the resulting color will be a combination of the color you chose and the rust. Do...
Reusing Inner Cereal Bag
I have used two different food choppers for crushing bread crumbs for panke. Both leave me with some large chunks and the rest like flour. By using these bags and a rolling pin, I can control the uniformity and get just the texture I want.
Reusing Inner Cereal Bag
This is good. And I would think you increase your protection against freezer burn, as well.
Re-dyeing After Hair Came Out Too Orange?
48 hours is long enough, assuming your hair and scalp are in good condition. DO A STRAND TEST, FIRST.
Best Glue for Updating a Cylinder Glass Block Bar?
Unless I am mistaken, Elyse was asking for ideas for something to cover her bar. After deciding what shell use, she then should have a better idea as to how to attach the covering to the bar (if in fact, she wants the covering to be attached). In the end, which...
Using High Lift Hair Color in Bleached Hair?
Time is not an issue here. You could have dyed your hair two weeks after bleaching or two months after bleaching. The results would have been the same. What is at issue is the condition your hair was left in after the bleach process. If it was left healthy...
How Can I Receive Calls From My Own Number?
I think the carriers need to get on the ball. It shouldnt be too hard to block incoming calls that show your own number in caller ID. What really bothers me is that my name was associated with my number. I know of no public records where my name is connected...
How Can I Receive Calls From My Own Number?
With that extension, I didnt think the link would go live. You can highlight the link, right click and select Open link. No need to copy and paste.
Sugar Free Substitute for Condensed Milk?
Another thought just struck me. What if you put a can of evaporated milk into a sauce pan over very low heat til it was reduced to about half? Then you could sweetened it with Splenda or a substitute if desired. Personally, I dont care for cooking with sweetened...
Sugar Free Substitute for Condensed Milk?
This is an interesting question and I dont have an answer. You may have to experiment. You asked for a substitute for condensed milk, not sweetened condensed milk (there is a difference), so the sugar shouldnt be a problem. I remember seeing a recipe recently...
TV Oldies But Goodies
I say Go For It. I havent owned a TV in decades and probably never will. When I visit a sister, she always has her TV on (big screen). You pay a hefty fee for satellite and cable services. I would think they charge enough to provide ad free TV. But, no. I look...
Dyeing Hair After Bleaching?
The old saying goes...People are funnier than anybody. So true. When I owned salons, on the rare occasion, someone would come in wanting to use my dryers. And more rare, they wanted to use a shampoo bowl to shampoo their hair before using the dryer. I never...
Making Lumpless Gravy or Sauces
Anonymous, I dont know that you could brown the flour in the pan juices. If the juice was mostly liquid, the flour wouldnt brown. The residue would have to be mostly grease in order to brown the flour. I suppose you could brown the flour in the grease and after...
Use Doctor's Office Masks With Care
Hey! No, it didnt discourage me. I bought two Koru apples. Ill wash them carefully. Im sure they will be OK. Ill let you know how I like the salad.
Use Doctor's Office Masks With Care
I can imagine. After writing this article, I went shopping for apples to make a salad using a recipe for apple cabbage congealed salad that litter gitter had submitted. While selecting the apples. I found one that had a bite mark from what looked like a childs...
Recycled Lanterns As Planters
Hey, Ana! Im finding more and more neighbors through ThriftyFun. I lived in Charlotte for a while. Also Lowell, just outside Gastonia. And I lived for a few years in Greenville SC. I did a bit of fishing on the Catawba river (mostly Brim). My question about...
Recycled Lanterns As Planters
Did you use a diamond tipped drill bit to drill drainage holes or were you able to use something less expensive? Like your idea!
Use Doctor's Office Masks With Care
I do feel badly that I did not speak up, even after the fact. I needed medicine and was already afraid I might not be seen by a doctor (due to the unrelated matter I mentioned). Because of this, i did not want to create a scene related to another matter. As...
Use Doctor's Office Masks With Care
I thought the lady went to the desk to speak with a receptionist. She had the mask on before I could say anything. This particular urgent care facility is partnered with a large medical care conglomerate in my state and a few surrounding states. Rest assured...
Prolonging the Life of Pantyhose
Ive read that a lot of male letter carriers wear panty hose to make their walk more comfortable and to help prevent chaffing. On that note I bought some, thinking they would be good for mowing. They do feel great. I can understand how women would want to wear...
Using Eggshells In Your Garden
Good advice, Ana And lets not forget, these shells can serve an underground purpose as well. Lots of tomatoes are lost due to blossom end rot which is most often caused by lack of proper amounts of calcium in the soil. While you can buy a liquid to treat this...
Bleached and Colored Hair Is Falling Out?
If your hair is falling out, you should see a doctor. Usually, it takes a very serious illness to cause the hair to actually fall out. Im inclined to think you used the term loosely. Not that Im expecting an answer, but, is your hair actually falling out by...
Permed Hair Flopped in One Day?
Judy is right. Plus, if I remember correctly, yellow was the smallest perm rod. increasing in size were blue, pink, grey, then purple and white,with purple being next to the largest of this most used group. You will not get a tight curl with a purple rod except...
Refreezing Thawed Meat
We used a somewhat different guide to determine should/could a meat or other items be refrozen. We didnt regard whether it was thawed in the fridge or countertop. If the partially thawed item, tray of chops, etc., still had ice crystals throughout, it was considered...
Cabbage for Two
Well, LG, You and I cook cabbage quite differently. I fry mine in a cast iron skillet and season it with fat back grease and a tiny smidgen of cayenne pepper (not hot!). Cabbage is about the only dish I flavor with fat back, so I guess I can get away with it...
Go-Go Boots
Some good advice interwoven in your memories, Judy. I thought I was hot stuff to visit places such as Whisky-A-Go-Go, Bourbon-A-Go-Go and the Playboy Club in Chicago. I saw a lot of your boots there. Now I know, nothing has or ever will take the place of good...
Don't Post Your House Number on Social Media
I am so glad some people are concerned about these things. Most are not. Google, Yahoo, Facebook and all the rest will not stop til they know all your private information. They would have us believe they only want the information so as to better direct ads...
Finding a Dish Detergent That Suds?
I prefer a cloth to a sponge, but other than that, this sounds just like what Im looking for. Ill give it a try. Thanks
Finding a Dish Detergent That Suds?
LG. I, too, rinse or brush dishes under running water before washing them. I dont want grease on my dish cloth. I remember doing an article about using two dish cloths, one for wiping the stove, etc., because the one I used for dishes was always full of suds...
Finding a Dish Detergent That Suds?
Thanks, Judy I stopped by Dollar Tree and got a small bottle of Palmolive. It says Ultra and it says OXY. It doesnt say what the OXY is or what it does. And on the back it says Phosphate free, as always. I didnt know that. Maybe CP knows how to make suds without...
DIY Doggie "Bridge"
Yes, Ida, Im a tarheelian. Born and raised here. I did live in Charlotte for a while. It was at a time when Lake Norman was really getting off the ground. Lots of development and The place to be! We do have members from the mountains and near mountains. I think...
DIY Doggie "Bridge"
Lake Norman? I do declare, Ida. Im beginning to believe ThrifyFun has more members from North Carolina than from any other locale. If its so, so be it. Its a good thing. Cute pooch!
Bottle Cap Mini Flower Basket
You managed to get a lot of stuff in that one little bottle cap. Looks great!
Snow in the Pacific NW
And we in central North Carolina are just getting over the most rain ever to fall during this time of year since the weather bureau has been keeping records. Ive been house bound for four days. Ill take your beautiful snow any day! Very nice picture.
Make Bougainvilleas Bloom Year Round
They look great. You cant argue with success. But if its the urea thats keeping them so healthy and in constant bloom, I had rather buy a urea based fertilizer for a few cents a pound.
Scented Notepad
All my life Ive been a scent freak. I like unexpected and nice scents greeting my nostrils. Yours is a good idea. It gives the ordinary a bit of charm. Thanks
Spaghetti Squash Lasagna Boats
I really like lasagna but I always find the pasta a bit rubbery. The squash has got to be a great swap for the pasta, texture wise, plus it would add an interesting flavor. This recipe is saved!
Favorite Recipes from North Carolina?
One year I grew so much okra, I was eating it about 3 times a day. I experimented a lot. I found a fish batter mix by House Autry. It was too spicy. I mixed half that with half flour and battered and fried the okra with it. It was delicious.
Favorite Recipes from North Carolina?
Jess, I like experimenting and you have just given me an idea. Ive heard about German Potato Salad often but never tasted any and never checked a recipe for the ingredients. Im not crazy about mayo, I do use it on some sandwiches that otherwise would be dry...
Favorite Recipes from North Carolina?
Jess, To answer your question about potato salad, I am not familiar with how potato salad is prepared across the country. I can tell you this. If a person has tasted only commercially prepared potato salad, they have no idea how delicious homemade potato salad...
Favorite Recipes from North Carolina?
LG My Mama liked stewed okra. I find it slimy. I do really like it fried (small tender pods). I use to cut the pods like pennies. Now, I just slice them lengthwise. Did you know the okra is closely related to the hibiscus?
Favorite Recipes from North Carolina?
You are exactly right. Those four ingredients. Nothing more, nothing less! It takes very little mustard and the other three ingredients are better prepared yesterday to allow the flavors to mellow.
Sponges for Keeping Jewelry Safe
You speak of the sponge part. Do these sponges have a scrubber backing?
Heavy Cream Substitute
When we read heavy cream in a recipe, its likely that the cream is to be whipped. How well does this substitute whip and hold up in a recipe? Could I use this in a strawberry shortcake topping?
Dollar Tree Candle Holders as Succulent Pots
They are nice. Im wanting to put potted plants where I really dont have room, like a tiny bathroom. These filled with succulents would be great. Now, these dont have drain holes, and succulents need excellent drainage. Maybe in another post, you can tell us...
Identifying a Houseplant?
There is a very good reason why the Dieffenbachia has been called Dumb Cane. The word dumb means unable to speak. The toxic juices of this plant, if swallowed, can have a temporary paralyzing effect on the vocal cords, rendering the victim dumb for a period...
Cans to Stabilize Condiments in Fridge
Good thinking. I buy a half ounce bottle of vanilla flavoring because I seldom use it. To keep it from turning over, I place it inside a larger peanut butter jar.
Japanese Jiggly Cheesecake
Ha Ha I thought it rather funny when you said to me, Try to make it. Not to fear, Miz Toos, not only will I try, I will make it. I have new 9 springform pans, a new oven, and all the ingredients except the cream of tarter, which I will purchase. I see this...
Lightening Dark Roots?
An added note: Should you decide to try removing a bit of weight from the hair in back, I hope you can find someone who is good with a razor and will devote the time to be extra careful and remove only a small amount of hair. What with your hair being fine...
Lightening Dark Roots?
You said your hair is a shoulder length bob. This would indicate that the hair is pretty much all one length. You also said your hair texture is fine. If your hair is thick enough to allow some moderate layering in the back, this should take some of the weight...
DIY Nasal Breathing Insert
Sounds as if it should work well. Im amazed at some of the very simple, yet ingenious ideas people come up with. Thank you Curious, though. Is that tubing rubber or maybe a type of silicone, which would probably be safer to use?
Perm Not Curly?
Before I get any feedback, however unlikely, let me discuss Metalex. Metalex is a product manufactured by Clairol. It is a good product and I was using it 50 years ago. Metalex is specifically formulated to remove hard water mineral deposits from the hair. To...
Perm Not Curly?
Your stylist could very well be telling the truth. You said you permed your hair. Did you perm it or did your stylist perm it? Did you apply the color or did your stylist apply the color? It seems that you are not a regular customer with the stylist. If you...
Use A Broom To Clean Bathtub When Pregnant
I take showers, not tub baths, and Ive never been in the family way. Still, I think cleaning the tub with a broom is the most practical way. It saves my knees and is faster. Ive been doing it for years. Thanks for letting the others know. Bet therell be converts...
Partially Cook Veggies Beforehand
When I was 5-6, I was cooking my own eggs sunny side up because everyone else would break the yellow. That puts me cooking for about 70 years. So, this has got to be a dumb question. How does precooking allow you to cut down on the amount of oil you use? (You...
Making Great Tea
Thank you My two favorites are Jasmine and Earl Grey. Anything special I should about these two?
Fried Spam
Ive been frog gigging, too. Some people say frog legs taste like chicken. I think maybe thats because theyre fried like chicken. I didnt find much of a taste at all. Maybe just a whisper of chicken. Did you ever have them jump around in the pan while you were...
Frugality Ain't What It Used To Be
Medical procedures. Ive had more than my share recently, and am scheduled to have more. Ill gladly stay in the present for those. We are rather fortunate, though. Not too long ago and before ether, many operations were performed without anesthesia (well, maybe...
Fall at Mabry Mill, VA
It is a beautiful picture. Very professional looking. Thank you for sharing, LG. Meadows Of Dan. Isnt that a beautiful name for a city? It sounds so peaceful. I wonder how it got its name. My Mother and Father were married in Danville. That, along with you...
Binding a Carpet Remnant?
I have heavy duty needles, and I figure doubled dental floss would be strong enough. I guess what Im thinking about is the time involved. I just dont think the adhesive binding and hot glue will hold up to washings. I wouldnt be washing the rugs a lot, but...
Raven Masquerade Costume
Shades of Edgar Allen Poe. What a show stopper! Your adjective fabulous is an understatement. I have to say, Theres quite a bit of work and time going into the costume. But for that once in a lifetime gala when you really want to knock em dead, this is perfect...
Making a Welcome Stepping Stone
Very good article and nice workmanship. I plan to make a few of these come Spring. Hopefully, your offer to answer questions will still stand.
Lights Only Work When the Dryer Is On?
Do not play around with this issue. To do so could be dangerous or deadly. I had a similar problem. My computer speakers would pop every time I turned my oven on. I knew the previous homeowners had jerry rigged a lot of the wiring. I thought the whole house...
Easy Peel Tomatoes
And the old shall be made new. I was doing this when you were just a twinkle in your fathers eye. It is a must when canning tomatoes.Thanks for letting everyone know.
Avoid Non-transparent Food Packaging
This is good. I think my next post will be on deceptive packaging and advertising. I bought a package of deli meat and noticed it said Sliced fresh daily. That tells us nothing, really. It could be sliced daily from a year old ham.
Cinnamon Apple Pastry Bloom
May I come over and spend an evening with you? I wont require any attention and promise to be the perfect guest. Ill sit quietly on the sofa for a couple of hours and just inhale all those marvelous aromas.
Almond Crusted Shrimp
Looks and sounds delicious. I do hope I can find coconut flour in my area. Im sure regular would be OK, but as I have never used or even heard of coconut flour, I would like to give it a try.
Boo Brownies
What a nice visual effect to accompany those tasty morsels. Toasting adds a nice flair, too. And you didnt flambé your tresses in the process. You done good! (Somebody said you were a very good arc welder. Is this true).
