It may sound odd, but your fingernails and ivory soap (or similar plain white soap with no added oil) Lightly wet spot and soap and work in with your fingernails (or plastic knife).Wipe off with clean rag or paper towel after rinsed. I usually leave a clean rag over paper towel on top to absorb extra liquid--for about 12 hours. ... View related article.
Don't forget thrift stores and garage sales. I have found brand new $75.00 leather shoes for $5.00 several times. Also dress shoes worn once for a wedding for about 50 cents. I hardly ever shop retail anymore for shoes and dress clothes. They are usually worn once and discarded to a sale or thrift store. ... View related article.
Large grass (bamboo?) mats. Oriental Trading has them, also dollar stores as they are sometimes used as sunning mats in the summer. Very inexpensive and the floor under them does not have to be level. ... View related article.
We tried this years ago with a kit. We never were able to use any of them We couldn't get them really smooth--it always felt sandy, and for the time and trouble, it was cheaper and easier to buy glasses--even second hand if you really want to be frugal. They were also ugly and never looked right. ... View related article.
Don't go frumpy. Try an a-line dress with a seam slightly below the bust (not directly under). Dress can be sleeveless or short sleeves. Add a very simple jacket or bolero. Long for formal wedding. Knee length for afternoon. Use a really stunning piece of jewelry, and make the jacket match the dress or make one slightly darker, but in the same color range. Do not use shiny fabric. The outfit should fit and be close to the body--not too big or too tight. Check out "What not to Wear" on TLC. ... View related article.
I have many recipes and they only call for cocoa and cocoa mix and various spices. Also, flavored coffee creamers and even flavored coffee crystals can be added to make drink mixes. With tea mixes, you can even add flavored jello. There should be many recipes online. ... View related article.
"You Make Me Feel so Young" and also think about a place name song. If he grew up or was born in Chicago then use "Chicago" "I Left My Heart in San Francisco" etc. ... View related article.
