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Today's Tips
| Buying Headphones
The most important thing to consider when buying headphones isn't how they sound, but how they feel in your ears. If they aren't comfortable, you won't want to use them in the first place. Unfortunately, there is no easy way to try on earphones at the store before buying them. Be sure to ask the store manager if the ear phones can be returned if you try them out and they are too uncomfortable. Post Feedback: Click Here | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| My Great Grandma's Homemade Chest Cold Remedy: Nutmeg Comfort
My dear old great-grandmother, born in 1870's, used a nutmeg poultice for cold congestion relief. I have used it, too, and it works! Post Feedback: Click Here | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Christmas Gifts from My Kitchen
This Christmas, gifts to friends will be from my kitchen. Homemade jams, Home canned spaghetti sauce for my pasta loving friends, and chicken soup to get them through the cold and flu season! Post Feedback: Click Here | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Keeping Punch Cold
Freeze Punch The best way to keep party punch cool is to freeze some of the punch in ice-cube trays or a ring mould. Float the frozen punch in your bowl to keep it chilled but undiluted. By Jazzlyn Ziploc Bag To keep a filled punch bowl cold; freeze a zip-loc bag with water; drop the frozen bag of water into the filled punch bowl; when the punch bowl is cold; remove; place zip-loc bag back into the freezer; add to the punch bowl when needed. By WandaJo from Tennessee Post Feedback: Click Here | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Save Energy With LED Christmas Lights
It may be time to retire some of the large incandescent Christmas lights you have been bringing out every year. You can save a bundle on your power bill by switching to LED Christmas lights. Here's a comparison of the new LED lights compared to small and large incandescent bulbs.
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| The Perfect Gifts Don't Have to Cost a Fortune
By Kelly Ann Butterbaugh We've all heard that it's the thought that counts, but what could have more thought than a handmade gift. The craft-impaired need not worry. These gifts are easy, cheap, and perfect for the holidays (any of them!) Handprint MagnetsThese magnets make easy gifts that kids love to make. Pair each set with a hand drawn picture, and it's ready for the fridge! All you need to do is stamp your child's hand on a flat piece of magnet available at any craft store. (StazOn brand stamp pads are ideal.) Then, cut around the hand. Seal it with two or three coats of a spray acrylic sealer and it's ready to go. Very young children can create footprints rather than handprints.Hands Down Best T-ShirtsCreate a unique t-shirt by having children (or even adults) stamp their hands on a t-shirt using a permanent fabric stamp pad or fabric paint. Then, using fabric paint or a fabric marker, write "Best [Dad, Grandpa, Teacher, etc.] Hands Down!" on the front and label the child's name below his/her handprints. Make one for Grandma with all of her grandchildren's hands or make a special shirt for a babysitter.Photo CoastersInsert a photo into small square picture frames. Then, seal the edge where the glass meets the frame with clear caulking or a thick bead of hot glue; this will protect the picture from sweaty glasses or spills. Give a set to a grandmother and put a picture of each grandchild in each coaster, or have each child draw a special picture for each coaster and give the set to Mom.Family Recipe BookPlan ahead for this project. Start by collecting family recipes for loved dishes. This is a great family reunion project or even a pre-meal Thanksgiving activity. Type each recipe on a page with the name of the contributing family member. Add a special note about the meal if possible such as: "Grandma makes this dish every New Year's Day" or "This was Great-Grandfather Brown's favorite meal." A visit to the local office supply store will offer many options to bind the book together.Make a VideotapeA good videotape avoids the phrase "Say something to the camera." Instead, invite those who will be in it to decide what they want to contribute. Teens may opt to show off their newest basketball lay-ups while another may read a personal message, create a skit, or tell a joke. Try videotaping everyday activities such as dinner, playtime, the morning rush, or evening downtime. These are the moments that show what people are really like. Many stores that offer photo developing also offer to transfer mini video tapes onto VHS or even DVD.Whatever you create, keep in mind that it is truly the thought that counts. Even if your end product doesn't look like it came off the department store shelf, it won't matter. What does matter the most is that your gift will be a one of a kind gift packed full of love. Post Feedback: Click Here | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| The Reason For The Season
I think the most important Christmas tip I can come up with is relax and enjoy! Remember what Christmas is really all about. It's not about stressing and over-spending. Enjoy your family and thank God for the wonderful gift of his Son, Jesus. If not for that, there would not be a Christmas. Merry Christmas, everyone! Post Feedback: Click Here | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Herbal Cozy
Here is a great tip I found that was shared on a website I found this week. "Basically this is an pillow filled with rice and herbs, you put it in the microwave for 2 minutes or less for warmth and heat, or throw it in the freezer to ease injuries, or for headaches. You can use scrap fabric... use large scraps for larger herbal cozies (for the back, legs, etc.) and smaller scrap pieces for a small one that you can use on the forehead or on the eyes, to sooth eyestrain and headache. I sew 'channels' in mine, by sewing a line every two inches, and feeling each pocket - so everything stays in the right place, but that's optional. They can be as simple as a 'pillow' type. Fill them with rice and herbs. You only need 1 part herb to 5-10 part rice, depending on how strong you want them. Herbs you can fill them with:
Herbs are VERY cheap bought in bulk, or you can use your dried, homegrown, or even cut open teabags." This tip is for a wonderful frugal but thoughtful gift for anytime of the year. I am busy making them for Christmas. Hope you will try them, too. The website is http://heart4home.net/ By Bobbie G from Rockwall, TX Post Feedback: Click Here | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Saving Money on Dryer Sheets
Regarding laundry, don't use the entire dryer sheet! I have a large family, use the cheapest dryer sheets I can find, and always tear mine in half. Post Feedback: Click Here | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| WWII Web Link
All you ever wanted to know about WW II: http://www.worldwar2exraf.co.uk There is also information on Food Rationing that all of us who are living frugally could learn from. A blessed Christmas to all! Post Feedback: Click Here | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Christmas Tree Picnic
When the Christmas tree is up, place a blanket near the tree, turn off the lights and have a picnic. Soft Christmas tree lights, great food and a special person to enjoy it with! Post Feedback: Click Here | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Recycled Girls Skort and Wool Sweater Purse
I found these cute girl's skort at the thrift store. I cut the shorts out of the inside, hand stitched the bottom with a coordinating embroidery floss. Then I used the sleeve of a wool sweater from another project for the purse straps. I cut the sleeve into eight one inch wide by 6 inch long strips. I braided two sets of three to use as the purse straps. I hand stitched them to the inside at the top of the skorts. I used the other two strips to make a belt. Post Feedback: Click Here | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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New Requests
| Crayon Stains on Clothing
I recently washed and dried a load of clothes which includes: light jeans, a white tank top, a dark American eagle hoodie, some cotton dark t-shirts, and some underwear with a dark blue crayon. I tried the tide cold water, and spray and wash 3 times, which helped get the waxy part out, but the stain is still there. I also tried goo gone but it didn't help. Does anyone know how to get the stain part out without eating through my clothes? I heard borax can eat through them and dreyel is for colorfast clothes, have no clue what that means. How do you know if it is colorfast? This is my first time with a crayon stain. I only have 3 other pairs of jeans and these were my expensive pair! Thank you so much for the help. Post Feedback: Click Here |
| Dog Odor in a Car
I just got a car and had the interior cleaned because of dog odor. Now the car smells just as bad or even worst. What can I do to get rid of the smell? I've tried fabreeze, air refreshners and so far nothing. Help! Post Feedback: Click Here |
| Christmas Gift for My Boyfriend
I am looking for advice on what to get my 43 year old boyfriend for christmas? Post Feedback: Click Here |
| Paint Stains on a Futon
My new cushions were placed on a futon frame where the paint stuck to them. How can I remove the stripes of paint? Post Feedback: Click Here |
| Dry Erase Marker Stains on Clothing
I have green dry erase marker on coach suede bag (camel suede color). Lots of marks not a small one. Post Feedback: Click Here |
| Dresser Drawers Stuck Closed
Three drawers in my dresser are stuck; the bottom two open fine. This is not a very sturdy dresser, and it may topple if more than one drawer is open at a time; as a precaution it was made so only one drawer can be opened at a time. Any ideas on why the top three drawers are stuck? (It probably isn't damp, this being Phoenix, AZ.) Post Feedback: Click Here |
| Silver Line on Black Trousers
I have a pair of new black trousers and now I've ironed them, a silver line has appeared. How do you get rid of the silver line? I heard vinegar will do the trick - is that right? Post Feedback: Click Here |
| Growing Asiatic Lilies in a Pot
I was lazy and now my bag of mixed variety asiatic lilies (sitting outside the garage door) did not get planted this fall. I would like to plant them in a pot. Can I still do this and leave the pot outside in the New England winter, or should I wait till spring? Post Feedback: Click Here |
| The Best Christmas Movies and TV Specials
I would like to know your favorite Christmas TV special and/or movie. Post Feedback: Click Here |
| Problems With phreebie.net
Has anyone else had trouble going to phreebie dot net? Last week the posting didnt change at all and now i am getting site not available. Post Feedback: Click Here |
| Uses For Water Bottles
I am looking for any ideas that I can make using 8oz plastic water bottles. any christmas ideas? Post Feedback: Click Here |
| Gift Ideas for a Youth Minister
I need Christmas gift ideas for my daughter's youth minister. He already has 3 bibles with his name embossed. I was thinking maybe a nice pen set but thought that was boring. Great gift ideas needed. Help! Post Feedback: Click Here |
| Rare Shih Tzu Color
Is there a rare color for shih tzu? If there, what color? Post Feedback: Click Here |
| Not Losing Weight While Dieting
I am facing with some disturbing problem in weight managment. I only want to lose 5kg which I gained throughout my pregnancy. I used to be doing lots of daily exercises throughout my whole life (gym, jogging, walking) and was always very fit. in the last couple of yeas I have realized that the more I jog (10k per day) the more fat my body stores. Now all I am doing is walking 1.5 hours per day. I have tried every diet (even my normal eating habits can be summed with vegetables and fruits, so it is not like I eat fatty food anyway). Post Feedback: Click Here |
| Desitin Stains
Can anyone give me ideas of how to clean DESITIN off of carpet and clothing. Post Feedback: Click Here |
| Banana Stains on Clothing
I have terrible banana stains on my young daughters clothes. Are there general household items that i can use to remove them without harsh chemicals? Post Feedback: Click Here |
| Will mother gerbils bury their babies?
Will mother gerbils bury their babies? I'm afraid the pups will suffocate. Post Feedback: Click Here |
| Recipes Using Raisin Pie Filling
I was given one can of raisin pie filling but no recipe. Does anyone have a recipe using raisin pie filling - not necessarily for pie but for any type of dessert. Post Feedback: Click Here |
| Removing Mildew from Leather
How do you remove mildew smell from leather couch? Post Feedback: Click Here |
| Artificial Pine Scent
I am trying to find artificial pine/evergreen scent for my house since I use an artificial tree. There used to be a lot of different types out there to purchase, but now I can't find any. Pine scented candles are now called "pine snow. orange eucalyptus," or some other weird named and smelling concoctions. If any of you have a recipe for making a scent such as this or know who sells it, I'd appreciate hearing about it. Post Feedback: Click Here |
| Class Reunion Advice
90% of our classmates are bringing their spouses, whom know no one. What can they do while everyone else is chatting away? I don't want anyone to be sitting bored! Post Feedback: Click Here |
| Buying Sodium Chloride
Where can I find sodium chloride to buy? Post Feedback: Click Here |
| Gift Ideas for Teens
I need some good, cheep gift ideas for teens. Any are good, but homemade would also be great. Post Feedback: Click Here |
| Making Tote Bags From Recycled Items
I'd like to make tote bags with fringe from some blanket material and old suede jackets I have. I've never made one. Can someone help? Post Feedback: Click Here |
| Dusty Rose Carpet
I need a paint color to go with a dusty rose carpet. Post Feedback: Click Here |
| Cleaning Underwear
How to remove urine stains form male and female underwear when doing the laundry. Can the solution be used regularly as part of the laundry cycle (would it affect other fabrics?). Post Feedback: Click Here |
| Slimy Washcloths
Does anyone have advice for getting rid of that soapy, slimy build-up on a toweling face/wash cloth. I've tried boiling them in diluted ammonia, but it seems to make it worse. I can't keep buying new face cloths for the family. Post Feedback: Click Here |
| Name Ideas for a Cleaning Business
I need a catchy name for a cleaning business I'm starting. Post Feedback: Click Here |
| How do you make chocolate pudding?
How do you make chocolate pudding? Post Feedback: Click Here |
| Wine Bottle Centerpieces
I'm getting married in April 07 and the wedding is taken place indoor. My finance and I make homemade bottles of wine. I need to come up with an idea to use our bottle wine for centerpiece. Any help of advice and recommendations would be greatly appreciated. Post Feedback: Click Here |
| Flickering Light Bulb In a Lamp
I have a table lamp where the light bulb has started to flicker in the socket. I have replaced the bulb several times with a brand new one, and each time it continues to flicker. Can anyone tell me if just the socket needs replaced or if the lamp needs to be rewired completely? Or, if neither of those solutions will correct the problem, how can I fix this? Thanks in advance for all replies. Post Feedback: Click Here |
| Feces Smell on Shoes
My son stepped in feces at school and I cannot get the smell off the bottom of the shoe. These are brand new shoes wore only once and they are black. Any ideas? Post Feedback: Click Here |
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