Tribute to Mary Jo
How beautiful. How blessed you are to have known such a genuine, caring lady. Not many people have a Mary Jo in their lives. Someone once told me that a person is lucky to have one friend in your whole life. I was a teenager when I heard this, so I didnt fully...
Buying Older Model GGR62 George Foreman Grill?
Hi, I found your grill on line at salestores.com Appliances > Residential > Small Appliances > Grillers > George Foreman GGR62 Double Champion Indoor/Outdoor Electric Jumbo Grill, Over 200 square inches of grilling surface, Grill up to 12 burgers or chicken...
Greeting Card Bookmarks Lift Spirits
Hello Thrifty Fun Wonderful People! You are all too much! Your posts! How I had such a good cry and experienced such a blessing from you! How good you are! Sometimes when I see the goodness, the sweetness of your hearts, I am overwhelmed by your kindness. You...
Christmas Sleepover Game Ideas?
Im not very good at games, but theres always that old favorite, Twister. You can get it at toys r us or on line toysrus.com. Theres always bingo. I found this on amazon.com. I bought this years ago but never tried it yet: Tis The Season, Christmas Trivia Game...
Greeting Card Bookmarks Lift Spirits
I am absolutely overwhelmed at all the kindness, love, sharing of Spirit, thank you so much. Am having more chemo this Thanksgiving weekend and your notes are just what I need to bring some cheer to my day! I cant thank you enough. Your notes have all helped...
Greeting Card Bookmarks Lift Spirits
Hi Maryeileen! Thank you so much for your Holiday Greetings! What a great surprise! I wanted to also wish you Happy Holidays to you and your loved ones. And an extra special Happy New Year too! You were so nice to remember me, thank you so much. What a sweetie...
Who Wrote this Poem?
How beautiful and romantic; you are fortunate to have found such a love. Not at all corny. Not one bit. I Googled it too and couldnt find anything either. I say take comfort that he wrote it from his heart with every breath of his being in love with you. Its...
Getting an LTD Catalog?
I looked under catalog request and got this: Question: How do I request a catalog? Answer: If you are looking to receive a free print catalog, simply click on Send Me Free Catalogs & E-mail Offers and you will receive our most recent catalog in 3 to 6 weeks...
Lightening Dark Brown Hair?
I use a product by Loreal Technique called Color Zap and buy it at Sally Beauty stores. They also have a website: sallybeauty.com and I would think youd find it there too. Its not expensive, if I remember correctly it was under $7. I dragged color through my...
Pattern for Miche Purse Pockets?
I found this on aolanswers.com: ------- Use an existing MicheBag shell as a template. Cut out two pieces of material (one patterned material for outside and one plain piece for the inside) and a piece of heavy interfacing, each 1/2 inch larger than template...
Homemade Miracle Whip?
I found this on www.food.com: 2 egg yolks 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon powdered sugar 3 tablespoons lemon juice or 3 tablespoons vinegar 1 1/2 cups oil 1 1/2 tablespoons flour or 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch 1 teaspoon dry mustard 1/2 cup boiling water 2...
Getting White Clothing White Again?
Can you use bleach to clean your uniform? If yes, try washing like you usually do with detergent and add bleach. Dont put it in the dryer, which will set any stain, but try drying it stretched out in the bright sunlight. My sister swears by this trick. Good...
Removing Static Electricity from New Furniture?
Have you tried Static Guard spray? Im never without it b/c my hair and clothes are always staticky. I buy mine at the grocery store, Walmart, Target, Walgreens, etc. Ive heard that dryer sheets rubbed on clothing will work, but they didnt work on my clothes...
Rotten Fish Odor in Freezer?
I had the same problem in my refrigerator when some fish juice spilled in it. I read on Thriftyfun to use crumpled up newspaper in the fridge/freezer so I tried it. I left the paper in it for two days, changing the paper each day and it worked like a charm...
Removing Grease Stain on Carpet?
Have you tried Dawn dishwashing liquid soap? That really removes grease from dishes and Ive used it on clothing stains before. Id try an area of the rug to test it on first; some inconspicuous place to see if Dawn removes color from your rug. Theres another...
Removing Silly Putty from Car Upholstery?
Im not sure if this will work, but you can try putting an ice cube on the silly putty and when it freezes, you can try picking it off the fabric. The other thing I would do would be to go to the silly putty website and ask for their advice. Good luck.
Hair Damaged By Perm?
I had a friend whose jealous hairdresser boyfriend literally ruined her hair with a perm. Ive never seem hair that was so broken or looked melted. She went to a salon and told them what happened. They recommended a series of deep conditioning treatments given...
French's Mustard Mac and Cheese Recipe?
Frenchs has a website with several recipes for macaroni and cheese. Heres one of them: Ingredients: 8 oz. uncooked elbow macaroni (4 cups cooked) 1 (10 3/4 oz.) can CAMPBELLS® Condensed Cheddar Cheese Soup 1 1/2 cups milk 2 to 3 tbsp. FRENCHS® Classic Yellow...
Potato Chip Bag Purse?
I found one at: http://candywrapperpurse.blogspot.com but I couldnt copy the instructions, sorry.
Shopping for Fruit Sweet and Other Ingredients for Diabetic Cake?
Thanks for your question; it helped me with ideas for my diabetic husband. Here is what I found: Fruit Sweet is the ideal natural sweetener to use in place of refined sugar in recipes and everyday cooking. Made from pure fruit syrups and concentrates, its low...
Shopping for Fruit Sweet and Other Ingredients for Diabetic Cake?
I emailed waxorchards.com and found out this about fudge sweet: Thank you for your email! Fudge Sweet is an old name for our product that is now know as Classic Fudge. You can order our products and obtain more information at www.waxorchards.com . Fruit Sweet...
What Happened to Corn Silk Makeup?
Every once in a while I find it at Walgreens. I live in Houston, TX if this helps. They didnt have it available online though. I also found it on amazon.com.
Removing Spoiled Food Odors from Refrigerator?
I got this from this site. Crumple up lots of newspaper and stuff your refrigerator completely. Change it every day until the smell goes away. This worked for me when I had fish juice spillover. It didnt take long to work, even though I didnt have black and...
Where Can I Buy Bottled Wine With My Logo for Wedding Gifts?
I Googled: wine + Personal logo and came up with a bunch of answers. Here is one: http://www.crownvalleywinery.com/store/c-17-personalized-wine-labels.aspx
Burger for a Bunch Recipe from the 70s or 80s?
I found this on: http://www.tasteofhome.com/Recipes/Burgers-for-a-Bunch Ingredients FILLING: 1 pound ground beef 1/2 cup chopped onion 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 3/4 cup instant potato flakes 1 egg, beaten 1/4 cup ketchup 1/4 cup hamburger relish 1...
Will Adding Baking Soda to Beans Reduce Flatulence?
I have a foolproof trick I learned from a Hispanic girlfriend, but you probably wont believe it! Take an entire head of garlic, the whole thing, dont break it up into garlic cloves, and boil it with your beans. I use two heads just to be on the safe side, but...
Popcorn Balls?
from this website: http://chocoley.com/Halloween/halloween%202009/popcorn-balls-chocolate-covered-recipe.htm I found this: 3 Easy Steps To Making Caramel Popcorn Balls: Step 1: Make your popcorn or you can use pre-made bagged popcorn (We recommend using gourmet...
Clumping Mascara?
I agree with the advice about old mascara, but Im not sure if youre talking about actually getting clumps when you apply mascara. Some brands say dont let dry between coats of mascara; Ive found I have to experiment. Sometimes its better to let your mascara...
Sheets Stored in Under Bed Container Smell Musty?
Have you tried washing them with a ton of baking soda? Or maybe using Dryel home dry cleaning kit? Good luck. wish I had a fool proof solution for you!
Recipe for Piedras?
Found this on hungrybrowser.com., only its in Spanish with a maybe loose translation. Phaed PIEDRAS 5 libras de harina 1 1/2 taza de azucar 1 cucharada de canela molida 3 cucharadas de espauda 1 cucharada chica de sal 1 taza de manteca 2 huevos 1 1/2 taza de...
Vomit Odor on Carpet?
Id go to a medical supply store and ask them. There has to be something for sale there, for caretakers who dont work in hospitals, nursing homes, etc., but have the same problem in their homes. Good luck to you. Otherwise Id try an oxi type product, one that...
Pros and Cons of a Dark Colored Laminate Floor?
Personally, I wouldnt go dark. It will show dust and dirt quicker. I think it will make your rooms darker and seem smaller. Just my opinion, of course. I like the look too, but decided against it in our home, which is small and an older home. I do like the...
Removing an Old Carpet Stain?
I think you still have the stain in the padding under the carpet and usually it will come on back through. Sometimes too, dampness can bring a stain back. There is a product I buy at Kroger grocery store in Houston, TX USA called Incredible. It literally will...
Getting Rid of Refrigerator Odors?
I had a fish smell in my fridge and used crumpled up newspapers all through it. I changed it a few times until it went away. But I did wash my fridge first. Also try baking soda, I just devote one box for my freezer and one for the fridge. I just keep changing...
Persistent Body Odor?
The same thing has happened to me. Id start to smell right out of the shower, right after I put on deodorant with antiperspirant. I take apple cider vinegar tablets to cleanse the body, to detox it. Now I also use the clinical type of deodorant/antiperspirants...
Recipe for Tesco Deli Tikka Rub for Chicken?
I dont have the exact recipe you asked for but I found this on: http://www.canadianliving.com/food/tikka_masala_rub.php Ingredients 3 3tbsp tbsp(45 mL) (45 mL) ground coriander 2 2tbsp tbsp(25 mL) (25 mL) ground cumin 2 2tsp tsp(10 mL) (10 mL) ground cinnamon...
Removing Hair Dye Stains From Bathtub?
Did you try The Works toilet bowl cleaner? It removes hair dye splashes from paint. They also make a tub cleaner. I get mine at the dollar store but they also sell it at grocery stores, Walmart, Target, etc. Good luck.
Stains on White Kitchen Countertops?
Have you tried Barkeepers Friend? Its like Comet or Ajax powder cleanser. I buy it at the grocery store, but its also sold at Walmart and Target. Its milder than other abrasives. Good luck! I love white, but sometimes its so hard to maintain.
Home Remedies for Treating Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
I never found one. I did use the wrist braces and they helped but didnt cure me. I had to have surgery on both hands and Im fine now. I strongly support getting to a doctor to see if you have nerve damage. There are tests they do on your hands. Any nerve damage...
Gift Ideas to Bride and Groom from Bride's Parents?
We gave our son (my step son) a good amount of money too and we didnt give them another wedding gift. The money we gave them was the gift. But of course we gave engagement, shower gifts too. If you wanted to give a token gift what about a beautiful picture...
Craft Ideas Using 14 Inch Eiffel Tower Replica?
Im not sure if this helps, but could you use it for holding your earrings, jewelry? That way you could enjoy it and it would be festooned with jewels! Sounds like a fun collection and an unusual one. Thanks for sharing.
Recipe for Torte Wafer or Wine Wafer?
I dont know what recipe you mean, but it sounds interesting. This website has a lot of info on it so I looked up torte wafer and got whats below: Courtesy of Uncle Phaedrus, Finder of Lost Recipes at www.hungrybrowser.com: Pischinger Torte On 25 Jul 2005 at...
How Can I Stop My Jeans from Bleeding in the Wash?
I dont know if this will help, but to set the color of clothing before you wear them, wash them with 1 cup of salt. Theres a lot of info on this site about setting colors. So I was thinking that maybe thats what you need to do to stop the bleeding. Actually...
Buying Fels Naptha Soap in California?
You dont say what city you live in, but www.felsnaptha.com has a section on it where you can find out where to buy the soap.
Removing Vaseline Stains from Carpet?
I cant say for sure, but I have two suggestions: 1. Try Dawn liquid dish washing soap. it cuts through grease. 2. Lestoil, a great grease cutting detergent. Good luck!
In Memory Of Dad
Im so very sorry for your great loss. What a lovely, touching photo of your Dad. I feel like you connected with him through your camera. He must have been a very special Dad. I lost my Dad almost 4 years ago this December and Im still not over it. I do hope...
In Memory Of Dad
Im so very sorry for your great loss. What a lovely, touching photo of your Dad. I feel like you connected with him through your camera. He must have been a very special Dad. I lost my Dad almost 4 years ago this December and Im still not over it. I do hope...
Buying Lestoil in Canada?
I emailed Chlorox who makes Lestoil and will post their answer when I get it from them. I want to know where to buy it in Houston, TX USA. Its a fantastic product, nearly perfect in my opinion and gets out just about anything. Good luck!
Buying Lestoil in Canada?
Just thought of some other things that might help you get grease off your clothes. 1. Dawn dish washing liquid, original blue. I use this diluted as my stain remover when I wash clothes. Its great for grease on dishes, etc. Id use it straight, let it soak overnight...
How Do I Keep Litter From Sticking to Sides of Cat Box?
I had a cat before they made cat box liners and I used to use plastic garbage bags to line the box. I would not use spray oil or anything like any kind of spray. i think it would attract all types of bugs, vermin, plus your cat might lick it and be licking...
Buying Lestoil in Canada?
I heard back from Lestoil (Chlorox): In Canada, Lestoil is distributed nationally, and we can provide some general information about product availability that should be helpful. Mass merchandisers such as Loblaws, Wal-Mart, Canadian Tire, Zellers, as well as...
Recipe for VH Thai Sauce?
Try: www.hungrybrowser.com Phaedrus bills himself as the finder of lost recipes and other things. Hes got recipes from restaurants, companies, etc. you might get lucky. Check his site first above, but his email on the site is: phaedrus@hungrybrowser.com Good...
Searching for Copy of Childhood Book: Korean Version of - The Legend of the White Serpent?
I love your story! What wonderful memories you have. thank you so much for sharing. I buy my used books on line. thriftbooks.com albris.com betterworldbooks.com cozybookcellar.com abebooks.com a1books.com biblio.com amazon.com also has books and you can search...
Chicken Korma
I made this and it was simply delicious, and Im a vegetarian! But not that day. My husband went wild over it and said it smelled and tasted just like a well known, high end Indian restaurant in our city where the food is wonderful. I changed: 1 tsp. cayenne...
Use Lavender Oil to Repel Mosquitoes
No luck. For some reason it worked that one day and then I got bit. Of course I didnt use real oil, just the bed linen spray, Im sure thats why. Hope it works for you!
How Can I Prevent Further Dye Transfer from a Purse to Clothing?
3m makes a spray on product that protects things like straw items. Maybe it works for leather. But if you bought it youd have to test it on your purse and then pink dye on white clothes again problem! Sorry I dont know the name but Ive bought it at my regular...
Eddie's Pastries Butter Top Coffee Cake?
Ok, I bet this will help (I hope). Go to www.hungrybrowser.com This man has a website thats called something like Phaedrus finder of lost recipes and he found a recipe for a cookie my husbands aunt made, but he only remembered like the shape and what their...
Recipe for Al's Italian Beef Sandwich?
Go to: www.hungrybrowser.com and see if its there. Ive had unbelievable luck. The man that runs the site calls himself Phaedrus finder of lost recipes. Good luck!
Recipe for Circus Peanuts?
Go to: www.hungrybrowser.com and see if its there. Ive had unbelievable luck. The man that runs the site calls himself Phaedrus finder of lost recipes. Good luck!
Remedies for Post Nasal Drip?
Carol, Im sorry to hear about your suffering with this and for so long. I relate. Ill tell you what I learned, maybe it will help. I was tested by an allergist Dr. and found I was allergic to my cat and cigarettes. I smoked. I kept my cat. If I were you, Id...
Cleaning Stubborn Shower Doors?
Theres a lot of info on this site on that subject, but I seem to remember lemon flavored kool aid is supposed to work. Good luck!
Choosing Paint Colors for the Ceiling?
What about a color like terracotta? But a lighter color of it, like a light baked clay? You could mix white paint in it till you got the color you liked, maybe more in the reddish family to go with your red touches. Id love to see how it turns out whatever...
Reviews of ThermaCell Mosquito Repellent?
UPDATE: Ive been reviewing pricing and saw Home Depot.com has two kind of the lanterns; small, simple 5 1/2 high for $9.99, and a slightly larger one that really looks like a decorative lantern around 11 high at $19.99. They sell them in their stores too. The...
Reviews of ThermaCell Mosquito Repellent?
UPDATE: I bought the Thermacell model that you can carry with you (if you buy the holster), or it can be set on a flat surface, not carpeting, etc., but concrete, etc. It had very easy to follow directions, and was very easy assemble. By assemble, I mean screw...
Life's Path
Dear Christine, Im so very sorry to hear about your Grandfather passing away. Of course I dont know the circumstances, but hope he did pass quickly and painlessly. Your photo is a beautiful picture of lifes journey. Thank you for sharing your heart with all...
Cherry Stains on Clothing?
Recently someone on this site recommended Dawn Dishwashing Liquid, the original blue one, for stains. If I remember correctly, I dont think she gave exact amounts, so I took a spray bottle filled it abt. 3/4 with tap water and just squeezed some Dawn into the...
Uses for 10 Year Old Champagne?
I dont know if this is true, but Ive heard that wine turns to vinegar when it gets old. Maybe you have enough salads to feed the planet! Good luck!
Cement Stain on Clothing?
My latest stain remover, from this site, is Dawn Dishwashing Liquid, the original blue one. I filled an old spray bottle around 3/4 with plain tap water and added Dawn. I didnt measure the Dawn, but the water rose as I squeezed the Dawn in. Now I use it for...
Small Flies Are Driving Us Crazy?
Here is one recipe I got from this site: 1. Take styrofoam plate with a big enough lip to allow 1/4 - 1/2 of apple cider vinegar, pour into plate. 2. Take Lemon Joy or Lemon Palmolive dish washing liquid soap. Not hand washing soap. Not dishwasher machine soap...
Remedies for Age Spots?
I have very good luck with a product by Ambi. Its a cream comes in a tube in formulas (I think) Normal, Dry and Oily. They have a website: www.Ambi.com And they offer coupons and you can buy it from their site, plus other products they offer. They promise results...
Making Bird's Eye Viola Three Cheese Chicken?
I dont have a recipe but I have a site that is unbelievable! Site name: www.hungrybrowser.com to email: phaedrus@hungrybrowser.com He calls himself uncle phaedrus consulting detective and finder of lost recipes. He found a recipe for a cookie my husband remembered...
Helping the Redness from a Burn Fade?
Id get myself to a dermatologist right away. That just doesnt sound normal. I hope youll see a doctor. Bless you.
Storing and Using Spices
Another way to bring out the flavor of spices is to saute them in oil. Heat the oil and put your spices in as it starts to sizzle. But please dont do the stupid thing I did! The spices will very quickly become aromatic and youll really be able to smell them...
Flying Bugs in My House?
I found this on this site: 1. take a styrofoam plate with a lip tall enough to hold 1/4-1/2 apple cider vinegar. I go with 1/2. 2. fill plate with apple cider vinegar. 3. then take Lemon scented Joy and sprinkle a fair amount of it over the vinegar. 4. plate...
Planning a Very Small Wedding?
At my second marriage ten years ago, we were maybe a total of 10 people. I wanted to keep it simple. we got married in a portion of our church. We were not even allowed to bring in music, a candle, a flower, that was the bad part, but we managed because we...
Fast Brewed Iced Tea
Ive not tried this yet, but got the recipe from www.topsecretrecipes.com: 3 regular size Lipton tea bags 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar 1/2 teaspoon of unsweetened lemon flavored Kool Aid drink mix 1. Bring two quarts of water to boil in large...
Painting Walls to Coordinate With Bedspread?
My mother told me that everything goes with green because its the color of leaves of trees, flowers, etc. Ill bet it will turn out beautifully!
Homemade Dry Eraser Fluid?
I dont have a recipe, but can you try a small part of the board using rubbing alcohol? Or, Id get the ingredients from a bottle of the real stuff and see what the first couple of ingredients are. Maybe you could try that? Good luck and God bless you for the...
Homemade Dry Eraser Fluid?
Sorry i had a question. do you mean the spray on fluid to erase the ink? Because they do make actual erasers for dry erase boards. They look similar to the old fashioned ones I used for chaulkboards. I dont believe they are expensive and theyd last longer than...
Getting Rid Of Carpenter Ants?
have you tried putting out some Sweet N Low or sprinkling it around where the ants are gathering? It works for tiny ants where I live. But Im also experimenting with powdered meat tenderizer, the kind you buy in the spice section of the grocery store. Make...
Tiny Brown Flying Insects?
For pitys sake! Ive never heard of such a thing before. Bugs small enough to fly through your screen? I cant imagine, bless your heart. First Id say, because of the weirdness of your problem, would be to hire in a professional bug company. They could at least...
Brightening Up a Dark Room?
I like a lot of light too and cant bear dim rooms. Try buying some uplights. Basically, it looks like a can with a light bulb at the bottom of it, with the top of the bulb facing the top of the can. It has a cord and you just plug it it a lightswitch. What...
Filling Chips in Wall Before Repainting?
Does anyone know the name of the spackle that comes in the can, please? And, Im sorry, but I dont know what you mean by fluffy and non fluffy spackle. Would you mind explaining and maybe even give me some brands, please? Thank you so much for your help all...
Removing Tough Grease Stains?
Have you tried Dawn dishwashing liquid? Thats my newest best friend. Also, hope you didnt put these clothes in the dryer because Ive heard that the heat sets the stain in. Try to find a cleaning product called Lestoil its a minor miracle. Have you tried regular...
4 Year Old Won't Behave?
I dont have children myself, but I suggest watching Supernanny. Getting down to eye level with children and following through on discipline and a reward system seem to work. She makes a lot of sense. Never reward bad behavior. Never bargain with a child. A...
How Do I Remove Urine Smell From My Bathroom?
On this site, someone recommended using Suave Green Apple shampoo on the tiles around the commonde to get rid of the urine smell. Never tried it, but bought a bottle anyway. You likely have urine in the tie grout. Try the soap; I may be wrong, but Ive heard...
Natural Remedies for Water Retention?
If I were you, Id get myself to a doctor first and get checked out. A professional is the only person who can tell you if there is a physical problem with your body that has a symptom of swollen feet and hands. Im totally serious about this - take care of yourself...
Natural Homemade Ant Pest Control?
Somewhere on this site some one recommended Sweet N Low. Just open a bunch of packets by your ants and watch them eat up. They take it back to the nest and die, somehow. Im experimenting right now with powdered meat tenderizer the kind with papain in it. Using...
Homemade Spot Remover?
Some one on this site recommmended Dawn dishwashing liquid and Ive been using it with great success. But there are a lot of other remedies on this site too. Good luck!
Wedge Sandals Squeak?
My ex husband used to sell shoes and he said when you have a squeaky shoe or sandal that means that the metal shank is broken and cannot be fixed. The shank runs down the middle of the bottom of the shoe/sandal. Sorry for not having better news.
Remedies for Acne on My Back?
I love, love Clearasil Ultra Acne Clearing Gel Wash. Its a clear blue color. I wash my face with it and then when Im done, I take some more soap and work it into my skin to really dry it out. I keep doing this twice a day until the skin starts to flake and...
Gifts For Boyfriend's 15th Birthday?
Where did the two of you actually meet? At a baseball game? pack a picnic and celebrate it exactly where you met. Dont make anything with mayonnaise in the summer. It can be peanut butter and jelly, but when youre with someone you love, it will taste of Heaven...
