A-1 and Honey Recipe?
Pamela, I googled A-1 recipes and found a site from 2006 with a phone # for a free recipe book. Free A1 Steak Sauce Recipe Book. Call 1-800-217-3247 and select option #2 to get this freebie. I tried the number and it is still good. They said I would receive...
Turn Bread Crusts into Seasoned Bread Crumbs
I save the heels and not-so-fresh slices from the end of the loaf for bread pudding. I put them in the freezer until I have enough for the pudding.
Putting a Dog Outside Into Cold Weather?
I have never understood why people get a dog for a pet and then leave it outside all the time! Why have a dog you never see? I guess you can tell what my thoughts are. Keep your dog inside.
Use Your Turkey Bones for Soup
Roast those turkey bones until they are nice and brown. Then make your broth. You will not regret this easy extra step.
Use Your Turkey Bones for Soup
Roast the bones at 325° for about 30 minutes. Trust me, this does make a difference.
Make a Habit of Returning Cart
This is one of my pet peeves. I have, on occasion, picked up additional carts on my way to the cart corral. I have noticed that it is almost always the younger shoppers who will leave their carts anywhere BUT the cart corral. Its no wonder we have a problem...
Cake Made with Sour Cream and Peaches?
Peaches and Cream Cake Combine: 1 pkg. white cake mix 1 can (21oz) peach pie filling 2 eggs ½ C sour cream Spread in greased 9x13 pan. Bake 40-45 min. Frost with cream cheese frosting. This cake is really, really good!
Cleaning Oily Plastic Dishes
I find that Dawn dish soap is the best for greasy dishes. If I have something especially greasy, I just use a few drops right from the bottle to wipe out the dish. Rinse and no more grease.
Stick Old Photos to Magnets
I also use advertising magnets. We get a big one every year with the new phone book. I cut it to the sizes I need and stick photos on them with double sided tape. Also use them for cute little poems or quotes that I print out from my computer.
Microwave Dinner for One
Flash freezing refers to the freezing technique where you lay out something individually, usually on a cookie sheet, then once it is frozen, you remove from the cookie sheet and store in something more freezer-space-friendly such as a Ziploc or plastic container...
Eating Beets for Iron Before Giving Blood
Ive had the same problem with my iron levels. I always take a vitamin supplement with iron for about a week before the blood drive.
Storing Bulk Non-Perishable Groceries?
This has nothing to do with storing bulk items but buying them. I live alone so I dont buy a lot of things in bulk. However, I noticed that the paper towels that I like were $8.35 for an 8-pack but the single rolls; same ply, same amount of sheets were 97¢ a...
Pre-Washing Quilt Squares?
Di, I know this is late but I hope you see it. If you cut a small triangle off of each corner, the fabric will not unravel very much. Ive been doing this for years. I dont remember where I heard it. Hope this helps.
Angel Food Ministries In California?
Just to clear up some misinformation: Angel Food Ministries is NOT just for seniors below the poverty level. It is for anyone who will pay their money up front and order a package. I have not tried it yet but I know people who have and they rave about the quality...
Put Your Shredded Documents in a Paper Bag
Check with your local animal shelter. Many shelters welcome shredded paper. I know the ones in my area do.
Make Wiping Squares to Save on TP
I think its a great idea...and with a family of 9, it probably isnt that much extra laundry. I live alone and think I will do this myself. Along the same way of thinking, I have been trying to find the time to make washable bags for my waste baskets. Not the...
Make Wiping Squares to Save on TP
To Sewing Granny, Napkins from fast food restaurants and cheaper toilet paper still require cutting down our trees! I am VERY happy to see that the majority of posters think this is a good idea. We all need to do what we can to save out planet. If washable...
Make Your Own Picnic Blanket for Less
The shower curtain liner is in case the ground or grass is damp or wet.
Make A Hidden Litter Box
I imagine that space would be a little tight if you left the top drawer in. Fluffy has to be able to stand in there!
Add Greens To Your Ramen Noodles
I never eat Ramen Noodles plain. I always add vegetables and chicken or turkey. I buy frozen vegetables on sale & use left over meat and have a VERY inexpensive meal!
Stretching Your Christmas Turkey
If you roast the carcass in the oven first, you will have the best tasting broth to make your pot pies. Roast until the bones are browned and then put in your pot of water.
Dull Scissors
I keep a package of sandpaper with my sewing stuff. When I think my scissors are getting a little dull, I just cut through the sandpaper a few times and my scissors are good as new... and they are at least 10 years old.
Riddle: Object Has Keys That Open No Locks?
I have to say a keyboard too. Let us know what the answer is...
Storing Used Coffee Grounds Until Spring?
If you let them dry out before putting in a container, they shouldnt mold.
Some Stores Banning Plastic Bags
I have 6 reusable bags that I bought at my grocery store for a dollar a piece. I keep them in the trunk of my car and when I stop at the store I have them with me. They weigh hardly anything and my shoulder doesnt get tired carrying them from the car to the...
Some Stores Banning Plastic Bags
I also love the fact that the reusable bags do not tear and rip open like disposable plastic bags. Its not fun to have to pick up your groceries from the middle of the parking lot or your back steps!!
Grind Coffee Beans As You Need Them
I cant get my favorite coffee unground. So I just make a half a pot at a time. Same results; no old coffee taste. I do have a grinder that I use for flavored coffee that I drink only occasionally. I keep the beans in the freezer and they stay fresh forever...
Using Rings on Rod Pocket Curtains?
If the curtains are gathered, I dont think the rod pocket will be that noticeable.
Easy Tea Tray
Claire, is that a spider sitting in the upper right-hand corner of your tray? Im going to make some of these for Christmas this year...but I think Ill omit the spider.
Frugal Valentine's Notebooks
Christie, I have 10 great-grandchildren that I like to send cards to on special holidays. I send cards for Valentines Day, St. Patricks Day, Easter, 4th of July, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas and of course their birthdays. I have the Hallmark Card Studio...
Support Girl Scouts Without Adding To Your Waistline
In my area, the Girl Scouts come around with a folder describing the cookies, we order what we want and they are delivered at a later date. But I have learned that I can freeze the cookies and make them last for a very long time...without adding to my waistline...
Sweet Gum Mini-Wreath
Harlean, I have one of these trees in my front yard that I have been cussing for over 8 years and I live in Illinois! I am so happy to see that there is actually a use for the gum balls. Thank you.
Hard-to-Beet Pineapple Salad
Robin, What kind of dressing do you put on top of this? It sounds yummy!
Craft Ideas With Zippers?
I remember seeing a pillow cover made with zippers a while back. The pillow front was all zippers sewed to each other and the back was a regular envelope pillow back. Quite funky looking actually. I thought about making a couple for my couch but I would have...
Difference Between Minute Rice and Other Brands?
I feel about Minute Rice the same way I feel about instant potatoes-Ick! Regular rice only takes about 15-20 minutes to cook and tastes sooo much better. And it is much cheaper if you buy the store brand. Try it and see for yourself.
Clear Meat Gravy?
Steve, you need to mix the cornstarch with COLD water before you add it to your pan.
Review of Dollar Tree Inkjet Refills?
Joan, if you live near a Walgreens, they refill ink cartridges. Its $10 for black and $15 for color. I had a black cartridge filled there about a month ago when they were doing a free filling. I do a lot of printing and the cartridge is working just as good...
Recipes With Fresh Produce Instead Of Packaged Foods
I usually buy frozen vegetables over fresh. They are much cheaper and contain no sodium. I have read that fresh vegetables start losing their nutrients soon after being picked if they are not frozen or cooked in a short period of time. And frozen veggies are...
Pasta Pro For Cooking Veggies
Thanks Pico, I bought one of the Pasta Pros and it is totally useless for pasta. Never thought about using it for vegetables. Im going to try it tonight.
Good Quality Fabric Scissors?
I bought my Fiskars @ Wal*Mart years ago and have never had a problem with them. I cant remember what they cost but it was back in leaner years so they couldnt have been too much. For my other household scissors, I cut through a piece of sandpaper when they...
Good Quality Fabric Scissors?
PS: I agree with the other posters here about using a rotary cutter for cutting several layers of fabric. It is sooo much faster & more accurate than using scissors.
Making A Patterned Rug With Clothing Dye
I know that salt is used to help the dye set; but I dont know what the detergent is for. I was wondering about the the piece of wood. Is that to keep the lines of color straight?
No Controversy Cake
This is my familys favorite cake too. And we also call it better than sex cake. (out of hearing of the little ones, of course) Definitely add the caramel topping- you will not be disappointed. I usually try to make it the day before. We think it tastes better...
Oatmeal Raisin Cookies Without Nuts?
ANY oatmeal cookie recipe should work w/o nuts. Nuts are almost always optional. My granddaughter does not like any kind of nuts so I just leave them out of all the recipes I make for her.
All Day Pork Back Ribs Recipe
I agree with the guest post; NEVER leave any meat in an unheated oven all day! You are definitely asking for trouble.
Is Bottled Water Worth It?
I heard on a segment about Earth Day last week that it takes over a thousand years for a plastic water bottle to decompose! Save your money and save our earth.
Name of a Country Song "I Can Still Feel You"?
Thank you, thank you, thank you!! That was driving me crazy. Have you ever had that happen to you? BTW, are you really a German girl who knows country music? I have a tiny bit of German in me too.
Name of a Country Song "I Can Still Feel You"?
Thank you germangirl & Dust Bunny. I appreciate the quick response.
Let Your Vacuum Cleaner Do The Work!
Make sure you check the brush roller from time to time as the hair will wrap around and eventually break the belt. I also have long hair and I ve had to replace two belts before I finally learned to check that roller! I guess Im a slow learner.
Buying Bic Markers?
Dar, I just googled buy Bic markers and got a lot of web sites. One of them was: http://www.nextag.com/bic-marker/search-html Hope this will help.
Sweet Gum Balls For Flower Drainage
I have a sweet gum tree in front of my house and if I could, I would gladly mail them to everyone who wants some!! I swear they double in number every year!
Send Real Cards Instead Of E-Cards
I agree with Bobbie. I like to make my own cards and my family and friends tell me how much they appreciate the time and thought that go into the cards I send them. If the person is computer linked, I also send an ecard.
Poll: How do your heating expenses compare to last year?
I am on budget billing, so I havent seen a big increase...yet!
Sweeper Reviews?
I have a Bissell Powerforce that I bought about 2 years ago at Wal-Mart. It was on sale for around $50. It is the best sweeper Ive had in a long time. I like it much better than the Oreck I had bought for $300!
Fixing Digital Clocks?
Laurel, The digital clock on my kitchen stove did the same thing. Since I have a wall clock and the clock on my microwave, I didnt worry about it. But then a storm knocked my power off for several hours and when it came back on, the clock on my stove was showing...
Free Christmas Trees - Make Your Own
Long ago, when I was the single mother of 2 grade school girls, I decided to paint my dining room for Christmas. That was where we always put up our tree because we had no dining room table and there was plenty of room. Well I didnt get the painting done in...
How do you make chocolate pudding?
This is from Allrecipes.com Grandmas Chocolate Pudding Submitted by: Donna Hughes Rated: 5 out of 5 by 3 members Prep Time: 30 Minutes Ready In: 30 Minutes Yields: 4 servings Donna Hughes of Rochester, New Hampshire reminisces, My grandmother always made this...
Cleaning a Nasty Oven?
Im happy that there are people who take the time to do the searching and posting for recipes, problem solving or just making our day brighter with the wonderful pictures we get here. Robin, keep on posting!
Pasta Express Reviews?
I bought one and used it several times; every time my pasta stuck together. I even tried putting some oil in the water, but that didnt help. So now it just sits in the cabinet.
Creamy Potato Salad
I add sour cream to my potato salad, macaroni salad, tuna salad etc. However, if I dont have sour cream on hand, I will use some bottled ranch dressing. This is really good too.
Poll: Are you having turkey this year for Thanksgiving dinner?
I am working on Thanksgiving Day and my kids, grand-kids and great grand-kids will go to their extended families for the big turkey dinner. We will all get together on Saturday and I am fixing ham since Im sure everyone will have had enough turkey by then! Happy...
Decoupage With Newspaper Clippings?
Ted, why dont you take a piece of cardboard and paint half of it black and the other half white. Do a test decoupage on both sides and decide which one works the best.
Removing "Sew No More" Patches?
I would like to know where you bought the Sew No More. I have some patches I need to put on a denim jacket. ...and good luck on finding a way to remove the shiny spots.
Bootsie (Kitten)
Thank you, Margie!! You helped me make up my mind. My beautiful Ebony died this past July and Id decided to wait until after the holidays to get another cat. But when I saw the picture of your precious kitten, I knew I couldnt wait that long. I am going to...
Uses for Pomegranate Fruit?
Brenda, there are lots of web sites with recipes for pomegranates. Just Google pomegranate recipes and youll be amazed at how many hits youll get.
Easier Thank You Notes
I agree with Cheryl. If you mailed the invitations, you already have the addresses. It wont take that much longer to address two envelopes. Asking guests to fill out their own envelopes for the thank you cards is VERY tacky!
Cooking Advice For Picky Husbands
Thats funny! A prime example of what they dont know, wont hurt them.
Canned Milk As Glue
Ive never seen sweetened condensed milk by Carnation. They do make evaporated milk. So I would think Laurie in talking about the evaporated milk.
Bank of America: Keep the Change Reviews?
I have been with BOA for almost a year. I always round up to the dollar with entering a debit purchase into my register. Makes it quicker & easier to do the math. I like the idea and have not seen any problems with it.
Poll: Have you used ThriftyFun's coupon site?
I use on-line coupons all the time; have never had a store reject them. I also turn my paper over and print on the opposite side so I get 2 to a page.
Themed Christmas Presents
You dont say how old your daughter is, but are you sure she wants a wringer washer and a metal tub for Christmas???
Air Cleaner for an Apartment?
I have 2 table top Bell & Howell ionic air cleaners that both quit working after about 6-8 mos. I definitely would not reccomend Bell & Howell!!
Banks With No Minimum Deposit Checking Accounts?
I switched to Bank Of America about a year ago and I am very happy with them. If you have direct deposit, there is no service charge. I especially like their keep the change program.
Making a Long Bed Skirt?
This is for Shirley...I bought my bed elevators at Wal*Mart. I dont remember exactly what they cost but I know they were reasonable.
Otter Pops for Cold Drinks
Im sorry; what are otter pops? Is this another name for popsicles? If so, I would really like to know how the name otter pops came about?
Button Tied to Candle Wick?
I like to melt my candles in a candle warmer rather than burn them. They last so much longer that way. The button at the end of the wick would make it very easy to pull the wick out. I wish all candle makers would do this.
Poll: Do you have a cat?
My beloved Ebony disappeared 4 weeks ago. My vet told me that quite often a pet will go off when they know that their time is near so as not to put the family through the grief of watching them die. Little do they know it is harder not knowing what has happened...
Cleaning Up Ant Poison?
I would follow up with a water/bleach solution just to be on the safe side. But since 3 washings with hot soapy water worked for caraing, it probably is ok. I keep a spray bottle of water & bleach under my kitchen sink to use periodically.
Welcome to the World, Tresaun
Beautiful baby boy!! I have a grand-daughter AND a great-grandson that were born on July 29th. Must be a popular day for beautiful babies.
Organizing Rainchecks and Coupons with a Photo Album
I thought the only time you could get a raincheck was if the store ran out of the item while it was still on sale. Can you ask for a raincheck even if they still have the item on the shelf?
Make Your Own "Elmers" Glue
I would think that this would be much more expensive than the white glue. I can get it at the dollar store for a buck and not have to take the time for all this. Remember, your time is money too.
Make Your Own "Elmers" Glue
I was at Wal-Mart today and they had the small bottles of Elmers on sale for 20¢ each!!
Keeping a Master Grocery List on the Computer
Dee, thank you for the HEB web site. I signed up and clicked on their shopping list in RTF format. I copied and pasted the list in word pad. Then I just went through it and deleted the items that I dont buy. What an easy way to have a shopping list on my pc...
Poll: Do you have health insurance?
I have health insurance through my work but the premiums are almost 15% of my TAKE HOME pay! It sure makes it hard to pay the bills!!
My Frugal Life: You Can Have It All
Isnt it funny how what we visualized when we were teen-agers seens so unimportant now? Happiness and health for my children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren; thats all I ask. But it WAS fun having all those dreams to break the monotony of study hall!
Sausage and Gravy Recipe?
I dont understand why these other readers remove the sausage from the skillet after browning. I just cook my sausage, then add the flour and cook until slightly browned. Then add the milk, salt & pepper to taste.
Review of GooGone Spray Gel
Jackie, I would like to know where you bought GooGone Spray too. I have never heard of it. Thanks, Barbara
What is Hamburger?
Tripleb, My maiden name is Burke too! Where are you from? I was raised in Chicago, but now live in southern Illinois.
How Often Should You Change Your Furnace Filter?
I have always heard to change the filter monthly. Filters arent really that expensive when you consider that a clean filter makes the furnace run more efficiently
Robbie's 19th Birthday
Call me dense or whatever but I dont understand what you mean by having her guess the pattern. What is that all about?
Viewing My Own Posts?
Mia, After you log on, you will see Hello Mia at the top of the page. Then Your Account then Posts. Click on posts and that will take you to every post youve made. Very easy!!
Butterscotch Cream Pie?
My aunt , who is an excellent cook, used regular pudding mix...the cooked kind...but added 2 egg yolks to the mixture as it was cooking. Just whisk it in with the milk and follow the package directions. I always thought she made everything from scratch until...
Fleece Baby Blanket
I made 7 of these for Christmas a couple years ago and they are really pretty easy. Layer your 2 pieces of fleece (right sides out) and cut a 4-5 inch square out of each corner. Then you go all the way around and make cuts the same depth as the squares you...
Blush and Cover-Up Stain On Carpet?
I would make that teenager clean it herself!! She is certainly old enough to know better. I, too, recommend Spotshot. It is great.
Looking For Transfer Rub Paper?
Could you please elaborate? Do you place the picture against the wall and then rub lotion on the back? And then how difficult is it to remove when you need to? Thanks, Barbara
Sock Matching Made Easy
Danielle, Ive been doing this for a long time and I cant believe I didnt think of it when my kids were small. It sure makes life a little simpler. One less thing to worry about! Barbara
Preventing Colds
Im sorry, but I just dont understand how putting drops in your ears can cure the flu or a cold! Can you explain further? Thank you.
Recovering a Sofa
I have the same type of sofa and what I did was so easy, I dont know why I hadnt thought of it sooner. I bought fleece that was $7.97 a yard which is pretty pricy but no where near what reupholstering would cost, AND its 60 wide. Anyway, I just made pillow...
Cleaning "Disposable" Straws
I always reuse drinking straws, but I dont know why you would need to use the pipe cleaners to clean them. I just wash them along with my dishes. Save the pipe cleaners for crafting!
Add Vodka to Your Shampoo
I would think that the alcohol would dry out your hair. My hair dresser has told me to avoid any products that list alcohol in the ingredients.
