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Cleaning a Nasty Oven: How do you get the nastiest of ovens clean? I would like to know what works best and is quickest. Thanks! - Robin from Washington, IA
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Today's Photos
| Colorado Springs Balloon Classic
These photos are from the Colorado Springs Balloon Classic held in September.
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| Christmas Nativity Mini-Theater
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| B.C. (Baby Cat) ThriftyFun's Office Cat
B.C. is a real lover. She likes to cuddle up with anyone around. She tends to put her claws out when she gets excited about being petted which has made us think about getting her some leather mittens. She moved from my house into the office where she is very happy being the only cat and getting all the attention. She is 14 years old, a bit on the pleasantly plump side and loves her food. Susan from ThriftyFun
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| Roll-Up Candy Canes
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Today's Tips
| Preventing Static Shock
To prevent static shock, place two tablespoons of fabric softener in one quart of water. Put this in a spray bottle and mist the carpet in your automobile and also in your home. Post Feedback: Click Here |
| Stretch Your Meals To Save Time And Money
If you're wondering what to fix for a meal, with or without meat, prepare the dish that will produce the most servings. Stretch your food dollars. You could fry up 4 hamburgers from a 1 pound package of ground meat such as beef, turkey or chicken, for exactly 1 meal. But, if you prepare a casserole with it, you can serve more people and possibly have leftovers for another meal, to eat later in the week, or to take in your lunch, or to put in the freezer for an easy night's supper. Post Feedback: Click Here |
| Christmas Ads for Wrapping Paper
I find myself saving nice Christmas art from advertisements and special newspaper sections and brochures, etc. - which I can cut out and use for wrapping paper! (if the gift is small - use white computer paper and glue on the cut outs). Post Feedback: Click Here |
| Auto Battery Care
To improve your automobile battery post and cable life, make a mixture of baking soda and water. Pour this mixture over your battery cables if they have a build up. Let set for a few minutes and rinse off with water. Post Feedback: Click Here |
| Information on HPV
I don't know if many women are aware of this so I thought I would put it on the site. I have found out that the HPV (human papilloma virus that all the commercials are talking about) is actually preventable. I was astounded when my doctor told me this. By Sandy from Baltimore Editor's Note: Here is an information sheet on HPV: http://www.cdc.gov/std/HPV/STDFact-HPV.htm Post Feedback: Click Here |
| Grilling Food for the Freezer
Grilling outside today! Yes, in 50 degrees Brrr! I'm grilling wings, burgers and hot dogs. Then I freeze in bags to be used later. I can pull out what I want, still frozen. I put the microwave on defrost and have that grilled flavor to enjoy when its snowing out there. By cooking several things at once, I also save on my grill's propane. Enjoy. Post Feedback: Click Here |
| Giving Baskets with Handmade Items
I save money on gifts by giving baskets with handmade items. Post Feedback: Click Here |
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| What is a good example of a detrivore?
What is a good example of a detrivore? Post Feedback: Click Here |
| Cleaning Walls and Hard Surfaces After A Fire
Does anyone have an idea for cleaning grease fire residue off of painted walls? Post Feedback: Click Here |
| Musty Smell on Clothing
I guess this would come under the heading of cleaning? Anyway, I have a very small closet space in my room, therefore I have to store my clothes in my basement in a closet during the off seasons. Recently, when it was time to switch at the changing of the seasons, I noticed that some of the clothing that had been in the basement closet smelled musty. I can't seem to get rid of it just by washing. Does anybody have any idea how to get the musty smell out of my clothes? Is there any hope at all? I appreciate any help that anyone can give me. Thanks! Post Feedback: Click Here |
| Daycare Activities
A friend works at a daycare center and has kids ages 10 to 13 for two hours after their regular school. This place offers only babysitting, not crafts. Do you have any suggestions as to things they could do that might keep the kids happy? The director might spring money for the occasional organized activity for the kids. Post Feedback: Click Here |
| Tissue Paper Stains on a Vintage Doll
I have just purchased a vintage Shirley Temple doll. I understand she may have been wrapped in red tissue paper and over the years, it has stained her thumb which is made of rubber, and has spots of red on her nylon dress. Any ideas? PLEASE Post Feedback: Click Here |
| Pecan Honey Butter Recipe
I am looking fot a recipe for pecan honey butter. Post Feedback: Click Here |
| Rash on My Elbows
Does anyone have any ideas to help with a skin rash that I've had around my eyebrows for a year now? I've tried night creams, (Mary Kay, Olay) A&D Ointment, AmLactin (from the pharmacy) and a high-priced sample from my doc that also didn't work. It starts flaking, I scrub the dead skin off, apply ointment, then the process starts over. It feels like leather, itches and looks awful. Post Feedback: Click Here |
| Styrofoam Ball Ornament Ideas
I want to know what kind of Christmas ornaments I can make out of a styrofoam ball for my school. Post Feedback: Click Here |
| Homemade Dryel Cloths
Wow, I think I am asking for a new "homemade" recipe! I love the Dryel system for refreshing my "dry clean only" fabrics (wool, nylon, acetate, rayon, silk, etc.) But has anyone tried to make their own dry cleaning sheets? They must be very damp, and placed in with the clothes in the Dryel bag (or similar, I guess.) Mine is fabric with the zipper, so it lasts longer than the original nylon. I will be experimenting and post here, but please add your own experiences and input! Post Feedback: Click Here |
| Recipes Using Canned Cranberry Sauce
Any recipes for using canned whole berry cranberry sauce in baking cookies, cakes, etc.? Post Feedback: Click Here |
| Plastic Spoon Burnt in Dishwasher
A plastic spoon fell on the heating coil in my dishwasher during the drying cycle and melted it. There is now a burned smell in the washer and in my plastic dishes. How can I remove the smell? I did manage to get all the melted plastic out and ran a vinegar wash. It still has a lingering odor. Help! Post Feedback: Click Here |
| Cleaning a Down Jacket
I have a white down jacket that I only wore once and left in the closet. This year it has become yellowish, it is no longer white. Does anyone have any suggestion as to how to get it white again. Will it whiten out if I bring it to the dry cleaner? Please let me know. Thank you. Post Feedback: Click Here |
| Derma Wand Reviews
Has anyone used the DERMA WAND -- and if so, what do you think of it? Post Feedback: Click Here |
| Gray Marks on White Dishes
My white dishes have gray marks from silverware. I believe from hubby cutting his steaks. How do I remove them? Post Feedback: Click Here |
| What is the value of a 1928 $5 bill?
What is the value of a 1928 $5 bill? Post Feedback: Click Here |
| Buying Trophies
A lady from my office is retiring so at her luncheon I want to present her with a trophy for best dressed lady/woman. She always is so nicely dressed. Does anybody know where I can order a trophy to represent something like that? Or also maybe something clever to make and present? Post Feedback: Click Here |
| Bubbles in Veneer
Well, since the Iron method worked so wonderfully for removing the white rings on my table, I now wonder if there is any magic that will remove, or, more accurately, re-adhere the veneer to that same table, where it has bubbled up in some small places. Does anyone know any way to get those bubbles back down, flat, onto the table? Thanks in advance for any help.. Have a wonderful day! Post Feedback: Click Here |
| Twins Club Parade Sign Ideas
Our twins club will be in a local Christmas parade and I need ideas for something cute to put on individual signs that we will carry. Post Feedback: Click Here |
| Adding a Zipper to a Juice Pouch Purse
I would like to sew a zipper on a koolaid purse. Please tell me anything I should know. Post Feedback: Click Here |
| Locating an Electric Sweeper Commercial
Could you help me find the TV commercial that sells electric sweepers and uses m&m candy in the ad? Post Feedback: Click Here |
| Cleaning a Nasty Oven
How do you get the nastiest of ovens clean? I would like to know what works best and is quickest. Thanks! Post Feedback: Click Here |
| Decoupage Glue Recipe
Does anyone have a recipe for decoupage glue like mod podge? It is so expensive. Post Feedback: Click Here |
| Glass Block With Holes In Them
Can I buy the glass or plastic block with the hole already drilled? Post Feedback: Click Here |
| Duct Tape Purse With a Flap
How do you make a duct tape purse with a flap? Post Feedback: Click Here |
| What is a white elephant gift exchange?
What is a white elephant gift exchange? Post Feedback: Click Here |
| Sponge Cake Recipes
Can you give me recipes for simple sponge cake preparation? Post Feedback: Click Here |
| Oil Paint on Wool
How can I remove oil paint from a wool shirt? Post Feedback: Click Here |
| GT Xpress 101 Reviews
Has anyone used an xpress 101 - the one from the informmecial? I like the idea but wondering if it works the way it says it will and any general advice on it. Post Feedback: Click Here |
| Cleaning Grout
How do you clean white grout on a tile floor and is there anyway to re-grout in a darker color? Post Feedback: Click Here |
| Pasta Express Reviews
Has anybody ever gotten or tried the pasta express? it is the glass cylinder you put pasta and boiling water in and it cooks really fast. Post Feedback: Click Here |
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| Holiday Decorating With Transitional Plants
By Ellen Brown Incorporating plants into your holiday decorating scheme is a wonderful way to bring a little bit of gardening into the season. Because the holidays can be demanding on our time and our budgets, decorating with plants that can transition from one holiday to the next makes good sense. Here are some ideas for plants that are happy to perform double duty for the holidays. Read More: Click Here |
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Let your grade schooler recreate the first Christmas in a shoe box that makes you feel like you are right there. We used a dollar store Nativity set* and even recycled the lid from the box it came in!
Crafting Time: about 10 minutes or less per candy cane
