Fall in Ontario Canada
We love the colors of the leaves as well, but with the nights already getting longer and it being so much cooler at night, I painted some of my pots. My plants are in cheery yellow and tangerine (pumpkin gloss) to brighten up the winter days! And I have magazines...
Garden: Butterfly
It really is a beauty. I also enjoy butterflies and love to have them grace my garden with their presence! Thanks for sharing!
Mount a Spice Rack on the Wall
Great idea! I also always buy my spices and seasonings in the bulk section; though I usually always buy just a Tablespoon or so at a time so it is super fresh and not sitting in a cupboard forever! Found this tip out through a frugal search; so much fresher...
Cutting heating Costs By Blocking Open Doorways?
I agree with the heavy blankets; in fact, I would be looking for down if possible or several heavy quilts, and perhaps even putting velcro or something on them and double edged tape to really seal them off! I layer my windows: putting rolled up towels between...
My Frugal Life: Of Grandfathers, Gleaning and Gluttony
I belong to a harvest group and we go out and harvest fruit, nuts, etc, locally that the owners dont want to. We give 1/3 to the owners, keep 1/3 for ourselves, and always leave some on the trees for the birds, etc. And we have some we sell or give away very...
Removing Old Wallpaper?
I believe that there is a product on the market for removing it; for stripping old wallpaper. Think I saw it one time someplace. Why not google it? However, it mainly takes time and scrapping; like the woman said fabric softener and water; or softener by itself...
Burnt Food on a Teflon Pan?
Teflon cooks and flakes off into the food and causes all kinds of medical problems. They should not even be allowed to be sold in this country along with aluminum which also has been known to cause the same, especially Alzheimers. And PLEASE research this if...
Colored Hair Came Out Purple?
You need to get to a hair dresser fast! They alone can probably get your hair straightened out! If you lived in my area I could tell you of a superb one; but I am in So Oregon.
How Do I Make a Bleach and Water Cleaning Solution?
You can burn your lungs; and if you use any other cleaning products in the bathroom it can combine with it and let off a poisonous gas. You can buy a bleach product from 7th generation which is non toxic. If you simply want to make it germ free after cleaning...
Cleaning a Yellowed Vinyl Floor?
check out www.hsn.com; professor Amoss products; sign up to get notified when he is going to be on and watch him as his products are displayed. His motto is to work smarter not harder and many of his products are incredibly amazing and the ones that I have...
Paint Colors for Bathroom with Harvest Gold Fixtures?
Go with an extremely light color with the palest tinge of color in it; I did mine just about the palest green you can think of. Go to the paint stores (several different ones) and pick up samples of the paint available; hold up by the wall to see what jumps...
Keeping Wildlife Out of the Attic?
I have heard that using ammonia on rags, in the area will work; or make a hot pepper mix; these will only last a couple of days however; I have also heard that you can get a panther or bear scent that might deter them away again though this is only going to...
Scenery: Sunset (PA)
Beautiful! My neighbor and I love to watch the sunsets as well! Not to many sunrises: that was when I was far younger. and then the beauty of the stars, and the moon; especially harvest moons! Reminds me of the verse the heavens declare His glory.
Toothpaste Loses Fluoride Over Time
I just found out about a product called toothsoap. www.toothsoap.com; it is all natural product and can actually restore gum health etc. www.toothsoap.com is the site. Reading about the product it really intrigued me; I signed up to get emails from them. The...
Make Frugal Soft Drink with Lime and Sweetener
Great idea! After I found out that in India they use coca cola etc for pesticides as they refuse to drink it as it contains so much pesticide in it; after I found out the horrors of aspartame; I opted to go for healthier items myself!I get bottled organic lime...
Advantages of Homemade Dishwashing Liquid?
Chemicals are sadly aggressively used in everything due to the chemical companies also own the pharmaceuticals which are all connected with politicians; and since exploitation is the way democracy works: which is the targeting and harming of us the people for...
Getting the Last Drop Out of Body Wash and Other Containers?
For shampoo I would consider getting a shampoo bar to have him use; no plastic, no last drops or any remaining. Works fantastic! www.jrliggett.com. And for the body wash, I would google make it yourself and Im sure you can easily do that, using glycerin or...
Advice for Growing Sunflowers?
While most sunflowers are annuals and the seeds have to be replanted every year, there ARE some very similar to sunflowers that are perennials, depending on the SIZE that you want. Check out by googling or ask etc to ask what is similar to sunflowers but are...
Make Your Own Liquid Fabric Softener?
To avoid stiffness in line dried clothing, simply put them into the dryer for 7 to 10 minutes; then hang on the line!
Vomit Odor on Carpet?
Spraying with Lysol after washing might do the trick; keeping a product called XO on hand will clean and remove any and all odors. No harsh chemicals and can be found on QVC. com under Don Asletts products. He runs the largest janitorial service and you can...
Leaves on Loquat Tree Turning Brown?
Check with your local county extension office; they have master gardeners there who can probably quickly identify the problem for you and tell you what to do. These folks are a FANTASTIC resource!
Carpet Stains Keep Coming Back?
www.hsn.com has cleaning solutions and I have seen and used some of Professor Amoss products and have been happy with them. You can sign up to get an email as to when he is on; and WATCH him; his cleaning products are REALLY good. And he has several designed...
Stretching Shrunken Cotton Clothing?
I would wash it again, or get it good and wet; then try stretching it is all I can think of. Perhaps putting it over an item larger than it is and trying to force it gently to stretch. Good luck! Better to dry some things on top of the dryer than to allow them...
My Frugal Life: One Man's Trash . . .
so happy now that we have local recycling groups where you can post things for free; as well as craigslist. And taking things to the Salvation Army who freely gives things to those in need! Stopping by yesterday, I got a wonderfully beautiful white wicker chair...
Helping a Child Eat More Healthy Food?
Another suggestion might be to limit the time she spends watching TV commercials. These are geared to children and are all sugar loaded and unhealthy. So they think that they want them, due to commercials. I actually went without TV at all while my daughter...
Cleaning Grease Buildup on an Electric Stove Top?
Make a paste of kosher salt and lemon juice if you have it or water; make it thick; simply rub over the area and it will clean right up. I use this same recipe for cleaning my oven as well; so I am sure it will work fine on the top of it! (Kosher salt is very...
Natural Cleaning Products?
It depends on what you are using it for; if you make your own laundry detergent using soap, you usually use both; you can use cattle grade baking soda (not for consumption) you can get at a grange or where cow feed is sold; you can use it exactly as you would...
How to Clean Teflon?
I recommend tossing the pan for the simple reason that teflon products flake into the food, and can cause all kinds of medical problems! 100 percent of nursing mothers tested all had the ingredients from teflon in their breast milk sadly; yet our Govs seem...
My Clothes Don't Smell Good?
I have been using biokleen; no chemcials; use only a tiny amount each load as no fillers; they smell wonderful! Might also get a bottle or make your own fabric softener; put tablespoon or so of your favorite one and put it on a rag; toss in with your clothes...
A Snake In My Garden!
What a FANTASTIC adventure and a delightful story teller you are! Reminds me when we were little and our parents worked in a garden and we played with daddy long legs and garter snakes! Later when I was older I used to put water on the garden snake that curled...
Surprise 30th Birthday Party?
Why not include lots of music from when he was a teenager? And room for dancing! and make it like a tailgate party when watching a game! lots of hot chicken wings, chili, etc.
An Angel in the Clouds (England)
What a beautiful view you have! How fortunate for you! I see one way an extremely beautiful woman or angel: and another way a huge white dove of peace! Either way: it is a wonderful sight to behold! Thanks so much for taking the time to share this with us!
Chili is Too Hot?
Add another can of beans to it; this may help; if not pass on to someone who likes hot foods! My sister used to have me over to her house and she ate jalapeno chili! Way to hot for me; so she added another can of regular beans to it; still pretty spicy for...
Scenery: Ireland
What a beautiful picture! I would love to visit someday! Thanks for sharing pictures of your country with us!
Marinate New Veggies In Leftover Pickle Juice
What an excellent idea! another if I only had a brain moment! (If I only had a brain I would have thought of that!) Looking forward to trying to do this! Thanks!
Buying Yardley Cover Stick Concealer?
Googling Yardley concealer it states that Yardley went into receivership and their make up was picked up by Bond Street; you might check it out further to see if its been reissued under that name! Good luck!
Financial Assistance for Prescription Strength Vitamins?
www.puritan.com has lots of great savings on vitamins; currently they are having a buy one get one free on some; buy 2 get 3 free on others. However, I am sure that the doctor does not mean for you to continue taking that huge an amount of D! Also, www.vitacost...
Garden: "Keebler" Tree
How delightful! I am a great fan of trees; thanks for taking the time to share!
Sour Cream Banana Bread
This sounds delightful! I have some bananas in the freezer for when it cools off a little; will try it then!
Gluten Free Chocolate Delight
Looks delicious! am looking forward to trying this! thanks so much for taking the time to share!
Dice Whole Canned Tomatoes For Recipes
Finding knorr chicken boullion cubes today for 4 packages for $1.00, I noted that the main ingredient is salt, however, smashing them into powder with a rolling pin, and labeling makes it so that when I go to use the powder I have far more control over it. Not...
Starting a Trumpet Vine From Seed Pods?
Simply let them dry in a covered area outside; however, to be honest with you, it takes a couple of years for a plant to bloom even one purchased from a nursery! So, why not instead join either a yahoo garden trading group near you and ask if anyone has one...
Painting Kitchen With Cherry Cabinets?
Google red cherry cabinets to see what colors are shown with them; on the walls; I am sure you will want a lighter color to really compliment them! Be sure that it is a color that you love: as you will spend a lot of time in that area! MY recommendation when...
Name Ideas for Cleaning Business Reflecting Military Background?
Fighting dirt and grime! Call me before the dust bunnies overcome thee! Have dirt? Will travel! Hope these help you in your venture! Good luck!
Tape Alternative to Bandaids?
They have cloth bandages just for folks who encounter this! They also have white medical tape which I am not sure will cause a reaction or not; check with your local pharmacist or drug store!
Difficulties Getting Teen Up and Ready for School?
Be sure that the teen is getting enough sleep! Then set the alarm clock to go off earlier; and also get one in his room for him to wake up to music or whatever. Put it on to go off 30 minutes earlier than he has to get up! I used to go thru this in the mornings...
Calculating Child Support?
In the state of Oregon, my sister got divorced but stayed living with a man because they stated to her that because she took his last name she could be held liable for his child support and they could garnish her wages; she divorced but let few know the real...
Garden: Roses
Absolutely beautiful! How delightful for you to have when you moved in! I am a fan of roses also; due to limited space I have only 3 David Austins English roses; the apricot colored one is so breathtaking that I feel strongly that EVERY one should have one...
Removing Bleach Smell from a Mattress?
What I would do if I were you is to get xo: it is an odor neutralizing cleaner that would have taken out the urine smell to begin with. This is what is used in nursing homes and hospitals; you can get it on www.qvc.com; go to Don Asletts supplies; since it...
Dryer Taking Longer to Dry Clothes?
Clean the vents first; if you want your clothes to dry faster simply put in a large thick dry cotton towel with them; it absorbs the water faster! (And cuts down on utility bills!)
Extinguishing Kitchen Fires
Great idea! You can use baking soda for cleaning as well and can get a far cheaper supply of it from cattle food stores: just ask for cattle grade baking soda; its not edible! But is fantastic to keep in a canister near the stove, and also to use just like...
Paint Color Advice to Coordinate With Black and Red Furniture?
You mentioned the rest of the house; is this in your front room area? Do you want your entire house to be the same color? If so: go with a neutral perhaps sand for the caramel perhaps; off white if always nice as well; I would go to the paint section of various...
Honeymoon Destination Ideas?
What do they love to do? Hiking? Beach combing? swimming? New York city, or remote hills in Vermont?
Homemade Shampoo from Natural Ingredients?
Lots of folks have switched from the chemicals used in shampoos as it was making them ill. One person used 1 tablespoon baking soda mixed in with 1 cup of warm water. For a rinse and detangler: 1 tablespoon cider vinegar, to 1 cup of warm water was used as...
Split Pea and Ham Soup
What a great recipe! Thanks for sharing! This is one of my favoritest and I have not even had it for a very long time.
Italian Sausage Sandwich
Sounds yummy and easy to fix! I am going to try when my grandkids come; they love hoagies!
African Beef Curry
Sounds different and interesting! I will definitely give this a try! Thanks for sharing.
Halloween Concession Food Ideas?
What about orange and/or black popcorn balls; candied apples; cupcakes with bugs on them; fresh whole apples; drinks with black licorice straws! Cut the licorice in half and cut both ends off it. Perhaps even make a black drink with food coloring and have red...
My Frugal Life: Triage Casual Spending
True, to find out where you $ are going is a must! Then finding out how to better manage the $ is wisdom and what being frugal is all about! Example, instead of going to the $1 store to buy cleaners: make your own, use microfiber, and instead spend the $ on...
Dishwasher Left Aluminum Cookie Sheets Dull and Gray?
Aluminum cookware of any kind should not even be available on the market place. It cooks off into the food, and an excess of aluminum in the brain is what causes Alzheimers, as has been known for decades! Many countries including Canada do not even allow them...
Creating a Root Cellar Indoors?
You stated you wanted this to be indoors; how about one just on the outside of your home? Is this a possibility at all? Check www.motherearthnews.com; they have a ton of resources available, re: all kinds of things like this with lots of information on do it...
21st Birthday Gift Ideas?
What does he like? For birthdays, what I love to do is go to the $1.00 store, get 3 or more balloons, attach them to a wooden hand back-scratcher, which everyone enjoys! These are always fun, bright, cheerful, and LARGE so everyone knows that someone is super...
Lilac Bush Not Blooming?
Call your countys extension office; the people there are master gardeners; familiar with your soil, and climate etc; and they can readily and easily tell you what to do! These folks are a fantastic resource! especially for us gardeners! good luck!
Using PVC Pipe for Drip Irrigation?
I have not personally done this, but it certainly sounds like a feasible idea; I know that many folks use the drip irrigation tubing for this. Why not google it and see if you cant come up with some simple solution? Lots of times multiple answers come up from...
Shopping for Loose Fitting Denim Jeans?
About the only kind of jeans that I like to wear is Diane Gilmans jeans who creates jeans for baby boomers or for women who have curves! I watched her for a very long time prior to ordering any of her items, but once I did, I was hooked. So was my neighbor...
Church Banquet Decorations Theme: An Affair to Remember?
Affairs to remember: weddings, births, graduations, birth, learning to drive; journeys, retiring, return to health from medical problem. Think celebration of memories! Joyous milestones in our journey! from the $1 store: get lots of balloons and make it festive...
Cats Under a Mobile Home?
See if you can find out where the animals are getting under the home from; many times you can simply block their access easily using a variety of various items; one person got an old fireplace screen; put the board up; then put the screen up and placed cement...
Removing Rust Stains from Aluminum Siding?
A mobile home that I bought had a horrible rust stain on one part of the skirting; I simply got some of Zesslers I think it is called Bulleyes 1 2 3 or something like that; it is a primer; I put it on the entire skirting and it covered it completely and looked...
Free Coffee Grounds for Your Garden at Starbucks
If you are a coffee drinker, you might offer grounds to others freely on freecycle or local recycle in your area as well!
Buy Used Halloween Costumes
What I normally did was quite simply buy after Halloween was over; and kept in boxes til the next year! 75 per cent off beats even used prices folks! Re bed bugs: I know that freezing items, in plastic bags for so many hours, kills mites, etc; would this not...
Uses for Salt and Pepper Shakers?
I would put in dried dill (AWESOME in cooking!) and perhaps garlic salt or something frequently used in seasoning. TIP: buy your spices from the BULK section a teaspoon or tablespoon at a time! FAR fresher usually and far less spendy! Cayenne pepper is great...
My Frugal Life: Stretching Groceries
I make my own cleaning supplies; use microfiber; including mop microfiber; no chemicals needed!
Strawberry Plants Not Producing?
You can always add mushroom compost; my favorite for using on plants. Gave some to my daughter and she raved about how great her strawberries were!
Selling or Donating Old Costume Jewelry?
Check out eBay; and get an inkling what prices go for; find a consignment shop and see if its worth your time to put in there! Christmas bazaars will be here shortly; why not see about getting a booth or going in with someone to try and sell them there? Give...
Late Summer Vegetables
?
You can plant lettuce, onions, and garlic now; check with your local nurseries; they might have more suggestions! This is what I plant now though. Although it is raining today, it has been really warm still here; so I plant my lettuces where they get a lot...
Use Sugar and Borax for Ants?
See if you can tell where they are coming into your home at; then sprinkle borax there; or grits (not instant) or corn meal; you can also put lavender leaves around the area; this is what they do in Germany so I am told!
Buying and Using Microfiber Cloths?
Microfiber was created in Germany to be used without chemicals at all. They have 200,000 dirt and bacteria grabbing dots per square inch; you do NOT have to use ANYTHING at all with them to clean. You can go to www.qvc.com or www.hsn.com and email for when...
Pruning a Cherry Tree?
Call your local county extension office; they will have all the information you need and are master gardeners and delighted to help you and answer questions you have! They might even be able to recommend someone to do the pruning for you, if you are unable...
Help With Growing Watermelons?
Check with your local county extension office! these folks are master gardeners, and well familiar with your local area and extremely knowledgeable! They are great!
Hoarding: Too Much Stuff
I just got through sending a lot of stuff to the salvation army! And everyone knows that if they really want something I have: like my sister asked for and got a garden art cat statue that I had; I will probably in all honesty give it to them! I love to be...
Saving Money At College?
Get an air popcorn popper; healthy, and delightful and actually nutricious to snack on! You can easily put taco seasonings; make your own parmisian cheese and garlic salt seasonings; this always smells delightful and lifts your mood! You will never feel deprived...
My Frugal Life: Watch Every Penny
I also am on disability; have cable basic TV only with internet for $37 a month; read a lot from library as well! Love to garden; buy spices a teaspoon or so at a time from bulk; make your own cleaners in house; use Biokleen laundry soap; no fillers; will last...
Advice for Dealing With Eczema?
Years ago a woman I worked with suffered horribly from this and I suggested she use either Vaseline (can be generic) or bag balm on it; she tried it and was ecstatic! said both she and her parents had spent incredible sums of $ on it and nothing worked as well...
Ideas for Landscaping a Steep Hill?
My suggestion for you is this: get plants with very low maintenance, perhaps rosemary and daylilies; daylillies will thrive anywhere; and if you get the stella doros they will bloom repeatedly. However, many of the other daylilies are a lot taller, and they...
Keeping Pets Out of the Garden?
I read a tip here that I am going to try and that is using vinegar on paper or on rags; need to be sure and keep wetting it but the smell is said to keep all critters away! Hopefully this will work for me as well! Good luck!
Getting Rid of Woodlice (Sowbugs) in the Vegetable Garden
?
Sprinkle diatomaceous earth around the plants; also you can clean out tuna fish or cat food dishes: something about the same size; and fill with oil; they cannot get out once they get in! Good luck!
Organizing Pill Bottles?
Get a spice rack, even one of the wooden ones that spin, simply put your pills in them, perhaps alphabetically, or simply line them up alphabetically if you choose to do so, in your medicine cabinet! Voila! If you take them in your kitchen, a spice rack would...
Preparing Interior Glossy Finish Walls for Painting?
You dont need to sand really, all you need to get is a good primer which will adhere to the wall, bond with it, then you can easily paint over the primer! Home depot or Lowes either one or any good paint store will be happy to help you!
Other Uses for Mouthwash?
If you have athletes foot, or toe nail fungus, you can soak your feet in generic Listerine; probably any of them will do; for several minutes 3xs a week; it will clear it right up!
Killing Grass Under a Tree?
You can spray vinegar directly onto the grass, being careful not to get it on anything you dont want to kill, and avoid if possible getting on tree roots. They do not like it! This will turn the grass brown, and then you can get it up; however, if you want...
Removing Urine Smell From Car?
Get XO; it is available from QVC.com; from Don Aslett I believe it is spelled; he is the leading janitorial service in the nation, perhaps the world. This is used in hospitals and nursing homes, it will do the trick for you! also works on all odors, including...
Quote Regarding Insulting or Putting People Down?
No one can make you feel inferior without your consent? is this what you were looking for? It was stated by Eleanor Roosevelt. Just because someone belittles you in any way, reflects them far more than it does you. Consider the source!
Small Bugs on House Plant?
You need to take them outside; and use a spray on them. Sounds like spider mites to me. Check with a local nursery or grange if you have one near to you. You can also all your county extension office; very knowledgeable folks who are usually master gardeners...
Dry and Cracking Foot Remedy?
I get this frequently in the summer, as I go around bare foot a lot! What I have found works wonders is Bag Balm; or the bag balm creme which is known as udderly smooth; with the bag balm put quite a bit on, and then put on a pair of socks and in the morning...
How to Make Dog Less Afraid of People?
It needs to learn socializing and you might well have to take it to a trainer to learn how to do this. Or perhaps check it on the net to see what you can find out.
Freezing Green Onions?
Why ever would you want to freeze green onions? Easy to grow year round and just use as needed; and replant more! You can use any type of onion or onion set and simply pull to eat them prior to them being huge! Walla walla sweets is my favorite! They never...
Frame Your Garden With Landscape Edging
I got all of my edging and my white rocks free from craigs list! even got some free for my neighbors as well! and created gardens for them! I got cement edging, blocks and both river rocks and some bigger rocks; and some great hard plastic blocks 3 different...
Squirrels Stealing Stuffing from Outdoor Furniture Cushions?
Keep dryer lint in a coffee can or two; and set it out here and there for them to use instead!
My Frugal Life: For Our Planet's Sake!
Just dont buy into the mindset that wants you to buy buy buy! Do surround yourself with beautiful things; that you love; and love to get beautiful things at a fraction of the cost! And love to pass on to others things that they will love as well. I do love...
Use Onion Bags as Bird Feeder
What a fabulous idea! I think that is an excellent idea! the mesh would hold the items, but be easily accessible for the birds to get to!
Feeding Yellow Finches?
When I first started feeding the finches, they flocked here. Then I bought a DIFFERENT type of sock that was more NET. They have ALWAYS avoided that feeder! They will eat out of tube feeders but they will NOT eat out of the net sock! I think that it has to...
Wildlife: Ruby Throated Hummingbirds
What a beautiful picture! Thank you so much for sharing! Isnt it funny how the birds think that trellises, and shepherds hooks, etc, are their playgrounds.
Beating Diabetes
www.naturalnews.com is an awesome website; and one of the regular writers there was diagnosed with diabetes and was able to be rid of it as well. Bravo!
Rice Making Tips
I got a rice cooker at a Thrift store for $3 or $4 and it works wonderfully! Have you tried the various other kinds of rices? Jasmine is awesome! So is basmatic; never had discovered them til folks started talking about how great they are!
Set Up a Week's Coffee on Sunday Night
Great idea! I set mine up the night before as well; but this is a fantastic idea to be able to utilize as well! Another scarecrow moment: if Id only had a brain Id have thought of that!
Thanksgiving Family Potluck
Brings to mind when I lived in a tiny apartment, single mom with child; an 8x10 trailer has more room than that home did! I fixed Thanksgiving with all the trimmings, had no room even for a table or chairs. We ate outside on the lawn, all my sisters and brothers...
Use Binder Clips to Secure Garbage Bags
Regarding using something other than plastic: plastic never had to be used; nor did petroleum; it simply made enormous wealth for some. Using industrial hemp which easily decomposes in a year was refused by those who made the great wealth. They are also the...
How Many Hours Of Work Does It Cost?
Yes! incredibly amazing how quickly they realize that most things were far overpriced when it comes to how many hours it takes out of their lives to pay for it! And they quickly learn how to tell a great deal to be had when they start paying attention to cost...
Shelf Liner for Securing Throw Rugs
Fantastic tip! Another if I only had a brain I would have thought of it! moment. Thanks for sharing!
Painting Clay Pots
While I have never painted clay pots, I have used the Krylon fusion paint on plastic pots, and they turned out fabulous! Not having the tangerine color I wanted in fusion, I simply used pumpkin in a regular spray-on and it has worked out well! The fusion paint...
Get To Know Your Neighbors
Neighbors are fantastic! Everyone should get to know theirs if possible; at least to be pleasant to and say hello!
Pack Clutter Into Trash Bags and Organize Later
I used to be overwhelmed as well; then i discovered it is all in our minds! If you think about it differently it changes it completely! So: I put on music: and then would race to see how fast I could get done! See if I could not finish before the end of the...
