Dog Has Soft Stool With Mucus?
You need to get to the vet. These types of things arent for a wait and get answers, we arent vets. Health is important, and it may be simple or not so simple.
Jojoba Oil for Make Up Remover
I use it from time to time also. But dont forget to use SPF along with your jojoba oil, you wouldnt want to undue the nice effects of the oil with sun damage. P.S. If you have a Trader Joes nearby, they sell it for a good price.
Use Sink to Mix Caramel Corn
Id have to agree with the first poster, yuck. Getting a bowl big enough can be hard but getting it to stay still is easy, use a moist cloth or those rubber tru grip mats so that the bowl cant move. Coming from the wife of a plumber, you cant truly get a sink...
Substitute for Cast Iron Skillets?
Honest answer? Nothing can replace them, you just cant get good southern cornbread or fried chicken without them (and Im not southern!). But if you want something lighter, and something that will last a long time, get some really good quality Stainless steel...
Make Your Own Fondant for Cake Decorating
Here is a recipe Im waiting to try, scroll down the page just a bit.
Choosing Where To Be Frugal
Great idea! Use some Nailtiques Formula II (best to buy at TJ Maxx or Marshalls) should have your nails up and better in not a lot of time! Use a quick dry top coat (if you have a Sallys nearby) Seche Vite is a GREAT one and you can do you own nails, for much...
Saving Energy By Air Drying Laundry
I agree with Puppermom, I dry inside out and completely dry outside, then throw in the dryer on LOW for a few minutes to soften up. I dont use a sheet, I use the liquid, that way the sheet doesnt leave marks on my clothes (seems to do so when I drop in a dry...
Marinating Meat in a Metal Pan?
Best not to do with acids. Best to use glass, plastic bag or plastic container, preferably in that order.
Keeping Toilets Clean at a Vacation Home?
Maybe vinegar? Dont use those drop in tablets, they are BAD for your tank if you flush it often, and leaving it in there with long times between flushes is even worse (coming from my hubby that is a plumber).
Benefits of Drinking Water in the Morning?
Not being dehydrated in the evening? Im not sure what you are asking, its beneficial to drink water at all times of the day.
Use Vaseline for Young Looking Skin
While I appreciate trying to grow old gracefully and keeping our skin hydrated (to help plump up the wrinkles that we cant stop). But you must have really dry skin in order for Vaseline or a like product, to not cause breakouts. Skin is an organ and it must...
Buying Bulk Spices?
Online also, there is an herb company in SF, CA that is awesome! Just make sure that you use the spices quickly, buying them in bulk saves money but in the long run, your food taste will suffer.
Homemade Facial Scrubs?
A gentle scrub is baking soda. If you want acne to be fixed, try uncoated aspirin (usually can find at dollar stores), a few in the hand with a few drops of warm water. Rub on your face. If you have time, use some honey (preferably local and fresh) with a few...
DJ Alternatives for a Wedding?
Someone with some good Ipod skills and those speakers for the Ipod, I understand they can hold tons of songs.
Donate Your Crafting Supplies in Your Will
Thats a great idea! A few years back when I learned to crochet I was always looking for yarn. I found an ad on Craigslist for a bunch of yarn, I contacted the person and found out it was a gentleman that lost his wife. He said a few bags of yarn. What I got...
Wearing a Skirtini Swimsuit?
My top doesnt balloon up, but my skirt does, when Im swimming I just tuck a little of the skirt into the under part of the suit, anything is better than showing my legs!
Reviews of Skin Exfoliants?
Baking soda works wonders for your face (and body) too, do gently. Also if you have problems with acne, dissolve a fee UNCOATED aspirin in your hand and rub that one your face (even better a few dissolved with a few drops of water, then a little honey, spread...
DNA Testing for Dogs?
Heard they were wack. Your dog is pretty and a mutt, plain and simple, honestly she could be so far mixed that a breed, or even many wouldnt be able to come into play. If you have problems you want to address, try a good dog trainer (Ceasar, the Dog Whisperer...
Reusing Plastic Water Bottles
While I appreciate the concept of recycling, those bottles can never truly be clean after we use them. If its just you, then I would say go ahead, just hope you dont use plastic bottles too much!
Remedy for Bumps from Shaving?
Dont rub with pumice, pumice will irritate your skin even more. I would suggest to lightly exfoliate the night before you shave, then work with different shaving and shavers. Really, despite most being 3 blade, there are differences in brands. I can use Soleil...
What Breed is My Dog?
Akita Inu. Here in the states they are called Akitas. Shibas are their smaller cousin, 2 steps down (there is another Inu, but doesnt make it over here in the states). I would hesitate to say its 100% Akita, as I can see the full body. If you do have a pure...
Chalk as a Spot Remover?
Baby powder works for this too, grease spots I mean. I keep a container for right away grease spots, not older ones. Works pretty well but I always do Greased Lightening or Simple Green too,
Noisy Water Heater?
Depends on what noise you are talking about. If its after a shower, it can be filling up. It can also be full of sediment. Ours makes sounds just because, my husband is a plumber and says of course the newer ones make less noises. But noise could also be coming...
Grocery Bags As Garbage Bags
Even better yet, recycle the plastic bags at the grocery store to be made into new things. Recycling them by using them as trash bags, it just throwing them into the landfill a few days later. Better still, is to buy plastic garbage cans, that way when they...
Save by Using Fresh Stir Fry Bag for Veggie Tray
Smart! I never understood how anyone could spend that much money on the cut up stuff! You can buy it FRESHER and do it yourself for pennies practically. But this idea is a great one for parties!
Mix Nail Polish Colors for a Custom Look
Great idea! I collect nail polish and this is a common thing among us collectors, called Frakening. Youre right on the nail polish remover. When mixing different brands sometimes they thicken up, use Nail Polish Thinner, a few drops at a time (Sallys Beauty...
What is This Song?
When I get a song stuck in my head, I just Google the words Im singing, usually gets me there, then I look for it on YouTube to see if that is the one.
Lettuce With Peanut Butter and Onion
I guess my Mayo and Peanut butter sandwich wouldnt be good for this diet! PB and onion? Thats an odd one!
Meatballs for Spaghetti
Am I missing something or are there no directions on how to cook these? Someone who isnt aware of what to do, might just put the uncooked meatballs in with the sauce, which would make them fall apart. (b)Editors Note:(/b) Ill add a warning to the post. Thanks...
Burp Cloths for Infants
I do something similar, just look for nice flannel on sale at the local craft store, then do the inside out, turn it right side out and do a nice decorative stitch. I make a matching SQUARE (I say this because a lot of receiving blankets arent really square...
Have Toilet Necessities Accessible for Guests
So right you are! The reason I went to the dollar tree and bought a plunger and a brush with holder (got those at Ikea for a song) for each (3) bathroom. That way I dont have to drag a brush from room to room for cleaning and no one has to drip a wet plunger...
What Is Bisquick?
A multi purpose baking product, you can make your own with recipes off the internet really easy.
Aspirin Scrub For Softer Skin
This is an awesome scrub and mask too. If you check out Makeupalley.com they have tons of resources there on how to make it a mask or scrub, what mixes with what etc. Cheap dollar store aspirin works great. Its got the same family of salicylic acids that acne...
Reheating Lasagna?
Heating or reheating lasagna is all the same, you are just heating it through. You really should defrost in the fridge before, makes it easier to get to the middle. Cover with a Pam sprayed piece of foil, cook at 350 till the tip of a sharp knife in the middle...
Homemade Makeup Setting Spray?
How about Evian or Aquafina water mist in a can? Ive seen the Evian at Longs and Aquafina at WalMart, its a hydrating face spray, basically water in a fine mist on the skin. Also I would try YouTube and type in what you are looking for, there are several makeup...
Save Money, Buy Men's Deodorant
Im not particularly stinky, but find the mans version works better anyway, plus there is usually more in the package!
A Spoonful of Sugar for Hiccup Relief
The sugar remedy I learned YEARS ago and its helped tremendously. I cant have a big bulk of sugar like that anymore, but use it for kids, they love the crunch and the magic I use!
Changing My Family's Eating Habits?
All I can say, is do it gradually and dont say anything. I have a picky husband, if he knows something is different he can taste it, if he doesnt, he never says a word!
Percolator Coffee is Very Weak?
Have you given it a vinegar bath? Run a full pot of straight white plain vinegar (you can use half water, but it sounds like you need a good cleaning), then run at least 2 more cycles with clean water. If you take the vinegar and place into a container to cool...
Breeding a Shih Tzu?
Please dont, there are many other and safer ways to make money. While they are so cute, you REALLY have to be a well trained, knowledgeable and skilled breeder to breed any animal, we already have enough of those (and 100 bad ones for every good one!)
Comparing Dog Breeds?
Dalmations also can be deaf, and neither breed is exceptionally good with small children, something to think about if you have a family or lots of children around.
Winter Tip: Keep Clean, Dry Socks Handy
Good idea! Although wet feet and heads dont cause colds, they make you more susceptible if a GERM comes around, but they dont cause colds.
Make Dog Treats out of Hot Dogs
Hot dogs are full of nitrates and fake stuff, not good for animals. Use ground beef, at least you know what is in it (if you get the organic kind).
Making Your Own Soda?
A dispenser, my girlfriend uses them for her family and they love it! Id love to be able to muddle some berries and make my own berry soda (with a splash of vodka for adults who like it).
Novelty Christmas Gift Ideas
Oh my gosh! I love them all! I think Ill do a few of those for fun Christmas presents, as we are not able to buy tons of them. My Mom would love the Penny pincher and the snow man poop one!
Improving the Flavor of Hummus?
Hummus from the store always has a blander taste. Add some cumin, yum! Add some roasted garlic chopped up Blend in some cilantro and a jalapeno for a spicy zing!
The Cost Of Leaving Things Plugged In?
This works with a lot of things. BUT FOR THOSE OF YOU WITH TIVO OR DVRS, dont do, or youll be mighty upset when you miss your newest episode of Shear Genius, Big Brother or gasp, the morning news!
Hobo Dinner
We used to do this in Girl Scouts, except we used some cream of mushroom soup, straight from the can. Hamburger patty (not cooked), sliced carrots, onions, mushrooms, salt and pepper and a spoonful of the soup, awesome! If my hubby liked cream soups, Id make...
Grilling Ahead for the Week
That is a great idea! Just make sure you dont do too much or you can get sick from the cooked food sitting in your fridge!
Nutritional Value of Baked Vegetables?
Well regardless of some vitamin loss, there is a lot of fiber in zuchinni, so that helps. Anything that adds vegies or fruit, cant be bad!
Musty Smell on a Stuffed Toy?
Put in a plastic or paper bag with some baking soda, shake around and let sit for while, dump out the item, leave outside out of the sun and vac. any residue off.
Chocolate Potato Bon Bons
How is this a diabetic friendly recipe? Its filled with sugar and fat and carbs. Do you really melt the wax and eat it? Wow, interesting what recipes used to be like! I have some of those interesting looking ones in my Grandmothers old book too, but none so...
Use Fabric Scraps to Make Bedspread
I hope you do not mind me saying that you have been truly blessed by God with a gift. I have never seen a yo yo, and find that design absolutely gorgeous! I aspire to one day be able to buy a quilt for my bed, I can only hope that its as gorgeous as that one...
Reuse Paper Wrapping From Toilet Tissue
And much more environmentally friendly! If you store the paper in a plastic bag till home, dump the contents out of the bag and recycle the bag. I use paper bags now to scoop the kitty litter instead of the plastic bags (course our recycling center takes plastic...
Use a Reflective Collar for Pets
Or better yet, save tons of money and heartache (vet bills) and dont let the cat out!
Spicy Asian Peanut Noodles
Yeah someone from my home town! (well really, Scotts Valley, but close enough!). I am so glad you posted this! I needed something filling but without cheese and meat tonight, I am so making this for myself! My DD is having leftovers, this for me!
Making Single Serve Coffee Bags?
I know that I saw on You Tube at one time, how to make your own coffee pods (for those pod maker coffee pots) I would think that would work. The cost of the pod maker would more than make up for itself really quick. I also know that I have loose tea bag envelopes...
Six Uses for Nail Polish Besides Your Nails
Take a pretty rock or shell that you or a child found at the beach and paint with clear polish. They always seem to look better wet, this keeps them this way forever!
Making Homemade Granola Bars?
google Birdseed Bars, I think its under All Recipes. It doesnt SOUND like a granola bar, but you can cut them granola bar shapes. You dont bake. Only 1/2 cup brown sugar (I use half real and half Splenda Brown sugar) and honey. They are chocolately and awesome...
Meshu (Shih Tzu/Pom)
Sounds like the best place NOT to get a dog. She was barely of age to be placed in a home, I am glad she is safe!
Getting Rid of Black Mold in Enclosed Porch?
Take the carpet out, you can the clean the wood below much easier with disinfectants and such.
Looking for Instructions for a Jersey Quilt?
Try looking up TShirt quilts, Tshirt memorabilia quilts, I think that might get you more information. Hope that helps!
Keep Free Address Labels in Your Wallet
Yep, I do the same thing. Also use them for return forms, when they want all the information.
Can I Use 'Fruit Fresh' When Making Baby Food?
Not only is making your own food less expensive, its safer (if you use organics, even more so). They only add the ascorbic acid to keep the food the right color. You dont even have to add that, do you think the baby cares that the nanas are a little brown? Also...
Making Banana Bread Moist?
I think you might have the wrong recipe, because any banana bread Ive made has been moist. Its awesome out of the oven, but wrapped up, its even more moist the next day.
ThriftyFun Through the Years
2007, I won 2 different money prizes for a picture of my Sarabi (rip) and a tip. I love this place!
Disinfecting a New Mattress?
Borax, in the aqua yellow box in the laundry aisle. Think that should work.
Cream Soup Mix
Now THIS is a useful and good sounding recipe. Sometimes I wonder why people would think that things like hotdogs and processed cheese would make good food, or icky things like that. THIS is going in my recipe box, especially since our local Safeway sells powdered...
Where to Find a Dry-Erase Marker?
Just about any drugstore, grocery store, walmart, kmart, target, etc. Even Costco and Smart and Final has them, and yes you can wipe with a kleenex, papertowel, tp, your sleeve, doesnt matter, it will come off (if you are using a white board).
Braces Wax Stains?
Try Greased Lightening. My Mom is a chef and they use it for getting out grease. I went and bought another bottle today as I washed and dried a lip balm over my daughters school sweatshirt (thank goodness its not a uniform and required!) and church clothes...
Many Uses For Dollar Store Shower Curtains
I use them to cover my plant stand full of cactus during the winter. I usually use a clear one to let the sun through, but right now there is white (anything is better than them soaking!).
Getting Rid of Orange Skin from Tanning Cream?
A good exfoliation with some white sugar and your regular body wash should help some. You dont want to scrub too much though, youll make yourself raw. But it should help tone it down. How a modern tanning cream could make you orange is a bummer though, they...
Denim And Pink Recycled Quilt
I would have done the same thing too. Although I am interested in the Amish belief too. But then my sewing there is always something a mistake. But I have blocks all cut out for a quilt, I started a trial piece and the machine seemed to get gummed up real quick...
Dutch Squares
Do we use the Tbsp of flour for the crust or the cup? Its not clear, would make a difference with cooking. These sound yummy!
Add Coffee Grounds For Abrasive Soap
Its good in the shower too, but my DH is a plumber and would cringe to think that women are flushing coffee grounds down the drain in any instance! But either way (what they know wont hurt them right?) be careful not to leave too long, coffee grounds will mold...
Does Pre-tanning Prevent Sun Burns?
Nope, just adds to your propensity to get skin cancer. Take a good bottle of sunscreen and when people say Where is your tan? say Right where it should be, in the Dominican, I LIKE my skin and choose to keep it healthy and cancer free. More than likely, that...
How Do I Sell My House to My Son?
There is a company that advertises here in CA (not sure if its nationwide) its regarding making loans to family memembers. Might want to check them out as they might have some good information, just google Loaning money to family members companies to help, or...
Cleaning Carpets Without a Vacuum?
Ive swept my carpet before, seriously! When I didnt have one for a small time. Sweep (gets up the hair at least) then maybe some sticky tape to grab that up. Or get one of those cheap carpet sweepers, the ones that arent electric that you roll on the carpet...
Dry Skin Treatment for Cat?
Try googling on the internet, I found a lot of help when my Siamese had dandruff. A HIGH quality food (Iams and Science Diet are NOT high quality, I am talking go to Petco, Petsmart or a feed store), some olive oil (just a little) in their food, Omega oils...
Beth's Super Pumpkin Dessert
What SIZE can of pumpkin, there are small and big ones. Id love to make this, but dont want to mess up the size.
Quilting With Foil Snack Bags?
I would think shipping tape would get sticky in a hot car, maybe duct tape?
Nest Items to Fit Into Trash Better
Better yet, save the land and recycle! I save a cereal box or two here and there and use them as mini paper recycling boxes (for small slips of paper and such), then throw the whole thing into the recycling bin. I save the cans to redeem, the rest (we can even...
Mr. Koose-Koose (African Goose)
Normally I dont like these geese, they like to be pests and push out the local geese when my daughter and I go to feed them, but this story was TOO CUTE! Thanks!
Pocket Calendar Tips
Michaels has really cute calendars that are check book size for $1! I put in in place of my checkbook (never carry it anymore).
Does Fabric Softener Stain?
Not sure if it stains, but it DOES take the soaking abilities away from the towels. Most people think they make them softer, nope!
Removing Smoke Smell from Duplex?
You have to get the air ducts professionally cleaned or removed. Nicotine has a tar like substance that comes out in the smoke, it will stick to anything! I remember when my parents used to smoke in the house (a LONG time ago) it wasnt until my Mom saw the...
Freezing Sprouts?
You dont, they are mostly water and the integrity of the sprout would fall apart when it defrosted, blech!
Keeping Tuna Salad from Being Dry?
It probably has a LOT of mayonnaise in it, most moist salads do. Maybe some pickle juice too!
Give Love Instead of Presents This Year
Yep! It aint a lie in this house! But we celebrate the REASON for the season, our Saviors birth. And thank goodnees my kids think books are COOL!
Gift Basket Idea for First Apartment
Dont forget a big bundle of Micro fiber cloths found in the auto department (at wallyworld and target, although wallyworld is cheaper), those are awesome for everything from taking off makeup (not that your brother would) to dusting and cleaning mirrors! Love...
How to Store Marshmallows?
In a pan with butter and rice krispies! Good question though, we usually dont have them around long enough to get dry, if they do we use them for krispy treats.
Looking For Free Calendar Templates Online?
Ones that you use online? I just pulled a page out of a magazine with some free ones, if you are interested let me know and Ill send you the address, they are downstairs and I am too beat to go back down there tonight!
Recipes for Canned Poppy Seeds or Canned Apricots?
Oh I LOVE poppy seeds, maybe a candy? You can find a recipe that would use sesame seeds, say for candy and use poppy seeds, or granola bars. Or eat a lot and then dont worry about holidays, but dont take any drugs tests! Poppy seed bagels are my favorite! How...
Bon Bon and Kittens (Calico Longhair)
How sweet! We have a cat like that (although he is a Siamese). I went outside one night for some reason (a condo complex and we dont use the front door, so for me to go out the front door was odd) and he was walking by, he talked to me and that was it. Hes...
Bon Bon and Kittens (Calico Longhair)
Oh there are more than 1 Siamese in that litter! Looks like some chocolate and blues in there! So cute!
Removing a Seed Wart?
Is a seed wart the same as a planters wart? Ive always thought they were imbedded and not abovet the surface. But I heard of something several times, I understand it works well... Duct Tape, try this info. http://www.aafp.org/afp/20030201/tips/8.html
Keeping a Pit Bull?
Yep, Cesear is the man. I am not a dog person, but if we ever get one, I am doing whatever he says, he works wonders.
Dyeing Salt and Pepper Hair?
Try somewhere like Sallys, for the price of a box at the drugstore you can get a TON more color choices, much better formulas and better advice (from the sales people). The start up might be a little more, you need a mixer and measuring cup etc. I was just...
What Can Be Injected In a Turkey For More Flavor?
If your turkey isnt flavorful you are probably eating a stuffed till it cant walk, hormone injected, antibiotic riddled, dont know what day light is turkey. I had a free range, hormone free organic turkey last year, in 35 years I didnt know what a turkey tasted...
Getting Cats to Stay Off Kitchen Table?
Yep, the coins in a can works. We call it the NO NO Kitty can (even written on the can, if anyone forgets! That gets them off of whatever you want real quick, just make sure there isnt any crystal that will suffer in their attempt to sail through the air, as...
Flavored Brownies?
I dont have any favorite, I just throw in some chocolate chips, maybe some chocolate syrup swirled on top before I bake (makes a nice chewie sticky texture). In ANY boxed mix, I always add vanilla to give it a little bit more real flavor.
Looking for Birman Kitten?
Please dont buy from a breeder. Youll miss the most wonderful cats out there if you do. You can find rescue groups that are specific to a certain breed, heck I even found one today that is for Fat Cats!!! Breeders, while they want to keep the beauty of a certain...
Darkening Hair Color with Coffee?
I dont know about the coffee, I would think that a kit to darken it would be better (and faster) then do the bleaching. If you have a beauty store, Sallys, nearby I would go to them. You can get salon quality ingredients for a good price, buy the card if you...
Use Hot Dogs for Cat Treats
Nope, not a good idea. Onion and garlic are prolific in those things for flavor and full of nitrates.
Using a Hair Flat Iron?
I would think for a short flip like hers, you could go more with a curling iron. I know when I had a flip hair do, I used a brush while drying then a WAX (not pomade, need something strong and thick) and flipped it up some more, didnt even need the curling...
Buy Sale Baking Products Now For Next Year
Only 10 boxes a year? Lordy, you should come to my house! i use them for quick cookies at least once a month, cupcakes and such. I love to bake. I buy flour (put in the freezer), sugar (keeps well), margarine (fridge or freezer) and chocolate chips. I found...
Use Painters Tape For Straight Cuts
good idea! I used the small plasticy rubbery dots used for projets that you dont banging (like my wooden garbage can lid into the wall), you can find them in the same aisle you find those little felt green dots.
Meal Ideas For Top Teeth Being Removed?
How about some really good soups, just blended to make smooth? My prayers go out to your daughter and her speedy recovery.
VCR/DVD Recorders?
from what I understand when my husband and bil stand around and talk DVDs, it does matter for the player. No matter what you put in when you record you have to have a DVD player that plays that type of DVD. Like a DVD R+/-, you have to match the type of DVD...
Fruit Salsa?
Depends on what kind of fruit. Here is something off the top of my head Mango cut into salsa size chunks Maybe even some watermelon or pineapple A little lime juice, a little sugar, some chopped cilantro some chopped purple onion (soak in water for several...
Help Making Chicken Fried Steak?
I made a really good breaded chicken the other day, but the crust fell off. So after watching a cooking show last night, I realized I forgot to dry the chicken 1st. Here is what I should have done, maybe this will work for you. Dry your meat, then dip in flour...
