February 2, 2018

Toaster Oven Nachos RecipeThese toaster oven nachos are a quick and easy recipe for lunch or dinner. Customize them with your favorite toppings and enjoy. This page contains a toaster oven nachos recipe.

 

Printed Velcro Apple TreesThis is a page about making printed Velcro apple trees. These Velcro apple trees are a great activity for preschool aged kids. They are easy to make and are great for developing their fine motor skills.

 

Creepy Halloween Hot Dog "Finger Foods"Are you looking for some fun snacks to serve at your Halloween party? These hot dog 'fingers' are easy to make and super creepy. This is a page about making creepy halloween 'finger foods'.

 

Quick and Easy Christmas WreathsYou don't have to spend a lot of time making a festive wreath for your door. Here are some quick and easy Christmas wreath ideas. This is a page about making quick and easy Christmas wreaths.

 

Raising a Dishdrying TubI have a tiny kitchen and when I moved, I lost my dishwasher. That used to be my dish drainer. Now I have to have a drainer, but I prefer to put it inside a nice tub. I began noticing the tub collected water underneath it, but could never figure out why.

 

Plug a Leaky Tub DrainWhen I fill the tub for a hot soak, I lose water over time.

 

Apply for Free SamplesThere are many people relying on us for a review of a product. I am very pleased to bring good reviews to those who want them. I love reading reviews that will save me money as well.

 

Binder Clips to Stay OrganizedThe space is limited on my desk. So I have my laptop on a tray. This gives me space underneath for things that I don't need very often. It's where I keep my external hard drive, a supply basket, etc.

 

Laundry Drying Line in the GarageWe have a clothesline outdoors (much more sturdy with cement involved), but this is our line drying set up for our garage. It holds up well and was very inexpensive and easy to make! We line dry to save on electricity from the dryer.

 

Keeping a Tidy Home and Your SanityBegin by washing the garbage can with a good cleaner. I used Awesome and alcohol. I sprayed the floor around the garbage can as well. Then, of course, the wall behind the garbage can. I let it sit and got on my knees to clean the area.

 

Upscale Recycled Containers with Con-Tact PaperI have to say I am loving the reuse ideas. I am recycling containers now. I am new so bear with me. I have to say I also enjoy sharing my finds with the world.

 

Struggling with my Small BudgetI have been working hard on my credit score. I had bad vision up until yesterday when I got my glasses. I was able to read the fine print on some bills. I went to read the billing statements and found the interest rates horrible.

 

Spiral Paper FlowersThese pretty flowers are made with spirals of colorful scrap paper. Learn how to make them in this short video.

 

Raising a Bed with BooksI recently had a hollywood frame under the bed. It was too high and tended to roll out when I "hopped" up on it.

 

Many Uses for Tea Tree OilTea Tree Essential Oil is anti-fungal, anti-bacterial, anti-septic and anti-microbial. I use 6-7 drops in my dishwater for washing dishes. Same amount in the Washing Machine for Cleaning clothes. I add some to a bowl of hot water to clean my kitchen counter tops (instead of using harsh chemicals).

 

Reusing Nespresso PodsI received a Nespresso Breville model for Christmas and so far I haven't been able to find a substitute for the Nespresso pods (I got refills, but they were another model). But I discovered that if I make a cross incision into the used pods and wash them out.

 

Ricer for Grinding Coffee BeansI recently found that my old coffee grinder was broken. I decided to use something else we have around the house to grind the beans. Years ago I inherited my mother's old ricer. I put the beans in the ricer and used a lot of elbow grease to grind the beans. Tada, it worked.

 

Terra Cotta Disk for Keeping Brown Sugar Soft and FluffySeveral years ago, I'd purchased new containers/canisters for the flour, and brown sugar.

 

DIY Ombre Hair ColouringI love the gradual colour shift in ombre hair! I wanted to go boldly Aquarius with blues and teals in my hair for my birthday, but my local salons charge a few hundred dollars to do lightening and ombre colouring, especially with my long layered hair.

 

Rice for Keeping Felt Pen FreshI recently took on the 3 day task of photographing all the jewelry I have to sell.

 

Organizing ScarvesI have amassed so many beautiful scarves. To keep them tidy and clean, I store them in plastic covered shoe boxes, available at the Dollar Store. I can easily locate the scarf I want.

 

Zero Waste for SquashWhen it comes to any of the squashes - you could save the seeds. You can either roast the seeds as a snack or toss over salad, or plant them!

 

Receipt StorageI store all my receipts for the month in this long magnetic box that I bought from Michaels for $3.49, originally $6.99 (with a 50% coupon).

 

Discontinued Carey Lind Wallpaper?I am looking for discontinued Carey Lind pattern #GY8735 wallpaper. I am also looking for paintable ceiling wallpaper. It has a three leaf design in the middle of the square.

 

Removing a Dryer Mark on Polyester Material?How do I remove a dryer scratch off of black polyester material? It's a little white mark that runs across the black material, but the white and red is completely fine! It's my hockey sweater jersey and it's driving me bananas.

 

Repairing a Washer that Won't Spin?How do I repair my washing machine? It won't spin.

 

Caring for a Dog with Parvo?My dog Penny has been suffering from the parvovirus for almost 3 days. We have taken her to the vet and they said she's gonna be fine, but by looking at her I don't think she's fine enough by getting treatment too. She's not eating anything; what shall I do? For keeping her hydrated what shall I do?

 

Finding a Blakeney Ceramic Canister?I bought this canister at a neighborhood flea market and would like another one. I can find other pieces of the same pattern, but they seem to be very scarce. Can anyone give me direction?

 

Caring for a 5 Week Old Puppy?How do I get my 5wk old puppy to sleep through the night and drink water?

 

Plumbing Repair for Low Income Families?My kitchen sink pipes have burst and I'm on benefits. I can't afford a plumber. I have got no water and no heating. I have 3 children in the house.