Foam Packing to Minimise Soap Scum
Its a great idea, but I recently read an article about research that was done on the germs that collect on bar soap. I still use bar soap in my shower, and will use your idea. However, by the sinks, where multiple people wash their hands, I like an expensive...
Painting a Popcorn Ceiling With Smoke Damage?
Sorry about your trouble. Make that cleaning company come back and do the job right! I hope you havent paid them. If you have to use Kilz, I read that the oil based Kilz is very dangerous to breathe. Weve had good results with the Kilz water based product, and...
My Retired Tea Towels
What wonderful ideas! So practical and thrifty, handy and sanitary, too. I dont like all that plastic in the kitchen, either. My only added comment, as a retired Home Economics Professor, would be to say, add a little bleach (1/4 to 1/3 cup), to the washing...
Baking An Egg?
As any home ec. student can tell you, eggs must be cooked on low heat. To bake eggs, first spray your pan (I love Corning Ware), with Pam spray. Bake eggs at only 325 degrees F. You can also cover the pan with foil. Good luck, Liz
Store Recipes Inside Appliances
This is a wonderful idea. The only thing Id do differently is that I would put the recipes in a zip lock plastic bag to keep my appliance clean.
Lip Balm
Sounds like a great recipe and idea. However, use an unlined can. The white lining inside cans is unhealthy. You can google information about this.
What Breed Is My Puppy?
Please dont have an aggressive dog around your child! Let a loving, single adult adopt him and save your childs life. The poor kid has already been attacked at age 2. Your child is more important than a dog.
Ceramic Plate for Glue Gun
Cover your plate with aluminum foil. That plate is too pretty to get hot glue on it and then scrape it off with a razor blade! That plate would be beautiful hung on the wall with a plate hanger.
Easter Basket Improved
How do you keep the fruit clean? Flies are attracted to raw fruit. What about tying a piece of clean plastic wrap around each piece of fruit?
Alleviate Your Dog's Fear Of Rain
What a smart idea and so glad it was successful. Recent research reported that dogs are comforted more by another dogs presence in thunder storms than they were by their humans. Im so glad my husband suggested we get 2 puppies from the same litter. They are...
Adopting a Shelter Cat or Kitten
First, before you bring your adopted shelter animal home, please, please have an appointment scheduled with your vet. Have your vet check the animal for worms, parasites, and other health problems. Immediately get all the recommended vaccinations before bringing...
Heart Healthy Pie Crust
As a retired professor of nutrition, may I suggest that you research the health dangers of eating any white flour foods. Only cook with whole wheat flour, and eat bread labeled Whole Grain. Refined white flour is converted to sugar in the blood. Very unhealthy...
Buying Metallic Yarn?
Cynthia, google in Smileys Yarns. They claim to be the cheapest source of yarn. Ive ordered yarn from them several times and always got wonderful service. Since you have to buy a certain amount of yarn to get free shipping, you can go in with several friends...
Removing the Inside of an Egg?
The USDA and the Centers for Disease Control warn not to put your mouth on a raw egg. Raw eggs contain salmonella. Michaels sells blown and clean raw eggs, a dozen in a package.
Mattress is Sinking in the Middle?
Our $1,500 mattress sagged in the middle after the warranty expired. We folded a foam mattress pad in half and put it UNDER the mattress where it sagged. Then, I spread an old mattress pad over the folded foam mattress pad, so that it would be fairly smooth...
Dehydrating Fruits and Vegetables
What a wonderful comment! Adding these extra healthy foods to recipes is a great way to get more vitamins in your meals.
Take Pride In Not "Keeping Up With The...
I also believe in being frugal. However, my mom was obsessed with not spending money all the years I was growing up. She cut paper napkins in 4 pieces, and did the same for paper towels. She would only burn a 25 watt light bulb in a room. My dad worked and...
Dehydrator Recipes?
Jello is just sugar. As a retired nutrition professor, I know there is great concern about children (and adults) eating too much sugar. Type 2 diabetes is epidemic with children now, and its caused by eating sugar and processed foods like chips, crackers, and...
Cleaning Fiberglass Tubs
Sorry, but baking soda does not really clean anything that is dirty. Sure, it may clean something thats already clean, but it will not clean a dirty shower or bath tub.
Ticks?
Read snopes.com to see the documented, scientific research on home remedies such as Skin So Soft. Snopes.com is a great source for answering correctly other Urban Myths.
Use Less Ingredients When Baking
This is wonderful information, not only to save money, but to make your recipes more healthy. As a retired Home Ec. teacher, I know all too well that there is a Type 2 diabetes epidemic for children in the U.S. This is caused by eating too much sugar, candy...
