Dealing With Flies at an Outdoor Party?
If possible, kind of surround the immediate area with hanging ziploc bags, or similar clear plastic containers, nearly filled with water, and a couple very bright shiny pennies dropped in each one. The reason being, flies have eyes that will see these as walls...
Getting Rid of Calluses on Elbow?
Before you totally give up, or try hours of meditation, (an attempt at humor), try regular applications of good old olive oil, extra virgin is super, then cut off a big old cotton sock and slide a piece of it up over the elbow to keep the oil from staining...
Inverted Tomato Planters?
If you are talking about the one that is advertised for tomatoes in particular, it works fine, but we only bought one to be sure of the way the center where the stem comes through the bottom is set up. After seeing that, we made a couple of our own, larger...
5 Year Old Has Started Having Accidents?
I have read the responses that have posted to this point, and agree with parts of all of them. The only thing that I think each one of them came close to, but just didnt actually mention. Are there times when your child is alone with a person that he was not...
Removing Chewing Gum From Hair?
Another vote for peanut butter. The ice is nice, but why bother? The peanut butter takes a minute, give or take, and you dont have to hold the frozen melting ice cube on the gum. LOL
Getting Rid of a Black Snake in Duct Work?
If this is not a poisonous snake, as in no rattles, not a wide, thick bodied, cottonmouth, etc., And it has a long, slender body, you could try taping down the open end of a mesh bag, like a large potato or onion bag, over the whole opening of just one register...
Storing Fresh Ginger?
I am sure that the freezing would be fine, but for the normal smaller amount that I try to always have on hand, I use a safe plastic storage container, put enough cold water in it to cover the piece of ginger, sprinkle a few good shakes of salt into the water...
Reusable Grocery Bags vs. Trashcan Liners?
For us, it just makes sense to go ahead and bring the smaller items home in the plastic grocery bags, then reuse them in wastebaskets around the house, and in the kitchen for scraps while preparing food. We then can tie the tops of the smaller bags when they...
Random Drug Testing for Teens
Anyone who thinks their kids could just try some of the junk that is out there now are sniffing something themselves. Dont they know, some of that stuff is addictive with the first try? Also, the relationship between parents and kids is always a developing...
Surprise Tomatoes From Seed?
You can certainly expect something from your plants. If they are too close together you might need to move some apart in order to get the best results. Depending on what you had last year, you might not get what you expect. If they were all hybrid plants, you...
Spraying Frontline on Furniture?
The latest word on frontline is that once it changed ownership, (I think target bought it), my vet said it is nearly worthless. The thing about that type of flea treatment is that, if it does work, it is because it is absorbed into the skin of the animal, so...
Looking for a Good Non-Stick Skillet?
I have two favorites. Number one is a cast iron skillet that I have had for over 40 years, yes, 40, and I received it from my late mother-in-law, so I do not know how old it is. It is perfect for everything. It should never be scrubbed with detergent, just...
Looking for a Good Non-Stick Skillet?
LJF again, forgot about price. I think they are still reasonable, maybe $15-$20 at stores like Wal Mart, etc.
Bone Loss in Lower Jaw?
For some reason I have been fortunate, even though I have been wearing the same dentures, upper and lower full plates for over 40 years, but the lowers still sit very well, and it is a good thing, because I can not imagine any of the goop that I could stand...
Buying Friend a Moving Away Gift?
Along with all the suggestions I just read, all interesting, and depending on the $ available, why not think about making a recipe collection? Get them from mutual friends, and any special things that your friend has commented on in the past. I have always...
Writing a Will Without a Lawyer?
It is certainly worth a try to do your will without an attorney. First, if you do not have a lot of complications, as in things for one person, specific jewelry, or items that might be hard to describe clearly, to another person, then go for it. My husband...
Fruit Floats to the Top When Canning?
I have canned plums, peaches, figs, just about any fruit you can name, having been for years in a plant and produce business (even at 70 I still make special things like jams, marmalade, relishes, etc.). Here is the absolute fact! Fruits, when canned, do tend...
Buying Bulk Spices?
Buying spices and herbs in bulk, sorry to say, is one thing that is not a bargain. Unless, as one person already said, you are using them in a short time. The flavor, fragrance, etc., Will suffer, as will your enjoyment, and when fresh, normally it does not...
Using Citronella to Repel Mosquitoes?
I understand it is good, but I have an allergic reaction to the Citronella, anything citronella. Go easy with using it for a start. We have tried the use of Original Listerine, as suggested in one of the Thrifty Fun Hints, or responses. It does seem to keep...
Freezing Vegetable Soup?
Funny that I am reading that after just dipping up containers of veg. beef soup two days ago, and freezing. Now, today, I made a super good batch of semi-home made spaghetti sauce. I cooked up some crumbled mild Italian sausage, added onion, one large jar of...
Using Hay as Garden Mulch?
In my experience, hay does have seed heads, but there would be much less if you used straw, which is a leftover from removing the useful seed heads from a grain crop. Hay is the nourishing crop grown for additional feed for cows, horses, etc. Hope this is some...
What Breed is My Dog?
I totally agree that you are housing a pit, or part pit, BUT, do not be overly alarmed. These dogs, when socialized properly, (introduced to other dogs and people regularly), and not taught to fight, are some of the most family friendly, loving dogs you will...
Using Plastic Bags?
I have found decent results in getting them to seal without melting, if that is your problem, by waiting until they have heated for just a few good seconds, (you can adjust as you try it) and hit the release, usually the button on the right. If it is a different...
Coffee Stains on T-shirts?
I gave a 4 H demonstration on this very thing--only 58 years ago! Of course there are different things that are involved now, but if you use cooler water, and soap, and remove any additives like milk, or flavorings, then when there is just the coffee left, take...
Identifying a Black Snake?
A couple things about your black snake, one, was it slender, and did it have a long, slender tail to the tip? Two, could you tell if it had any sign of an underlying pattern, no matter how faint? The cottonmouth, or water moccasin, is rather thick bodied for...
Natural Home Remedies for Chafing?
I have similar problems, and my solution is foolproof. I make, (or you could have someone make), very cool, thin cotton split skirt type garments. I used a pair of shorts for my first pattern, and flared it slightly, lengthened enough to make it comfortable...
Painting Walls to Coordinate with Brown Carpet?
Depending on what the room is used for, you could use a soft cream, even with a soft yellow tint. or you could go with an off white on three walls, and give it some pop with a bright color, like a light yellow, or a red that is compatible with the brown. Use...
Keeping an Inside Dog Occupied?
Of course, as you know, a Dachshund was bred for going into holes and getting critters, so they are a high energy, have to be busy dog. If he could be taken out early each day, and really given a good trot, (good for him, tiring for you), and again in the evening...
Getting Rid of Bleach Smell on Upholstery?
As one person already mentioned, if you expose your bleach scented cushions to fresh air and sunshine, turning them often, then try a bit of Febreze, you should be happy with the results.
