Library For Blind and Print-Challenged Bookworms
Thank you for the feedback so far! A longtime, visually impaired friend has already called me to say hes getting himself registered for Talking Books... that makes my day. :D
Great Great Northern Beans
TomatoHanger, I need to keep reminding hubby to try his recipe with a little carrot and celery - thats how my mom cooked great Northerns. Deeli, Im sorry. I dont own a crock pot, so dont have any conversion recipe. Pookarina, I have a couple of sons who would...
Great Great Northern Beans
Thanks for the votes, ladies. SuziQ9, I never paid attention when I was small either, and regretted it later. Just this year I *finally* got her chicken and dumplings to taste anywhere close. Hubby likes to add a dollop of BBQ sauce to his great northerns once...
Homemade Yellow Cake
SuziQ9, you & I are in the same boat. I always thought there was more to cake flour, so always skipped those recipes. Maybe even an inept (and blind) baker like me could do this simple recipe, including making my own cake flour. Thanks, Julia!
Free Home Weatherization Programs for Energy Efficiency
We got our weatherization done free by our local county agency, about a year ago. Hubby still complains about the new fridge, which seems cheap to him, especially when compared to the one it replaced. Im very happy with the furnace, though. It has a tactile...
Try Pawn Shops For a Wii
Thanks for the reminder, Brandy, not only that pawn shops are a good alternative for thrifty shoppers, but that persistence pays!
Add Cake Trimmings To Frosted Middle Layer
lol! Were going to have to try this one. And here Ive been, trying to keep the crumbs out of the frosting... :D
Mother's Chicken Salad
In a word? Yummy-yum-yum! The raisins, pineapple and curry make this sound very exotic. Thanks for another delicious-sounding summer recipe.
Organizing Loose Change
The change jar idea is solid but do be aware that its a temptation. My older sister raided mine regularly when we were kids, no matter where I hid it. (I knew when she did it because I counted it periodically.) I also have an uncle whos been known to help himself...
Budget for Paying Off Debt
This is great advice, even though Im not to that point yet. Right now Im using any cash windfalls to pay down and pay off debt.
Hush Puppies
Oh, yum! My mom made wonderful hush puppies. Mary1Day... we try not to turn the oven on when temps are 90+, sorry!
Get Children To Read By Example
This is excellent advice, which I lived as my children grew. They rarely saw me without a book handy. Im happy to say at least my older daughter is carrying on the tradition, albeit with a Kindle rather than traditional books.
Read What Is Interesting to You
Great point. Hubby always said he preferred King Arthur and swashbucking tales over anything else. I was always what youd call an omnivorous reader. An older sister still teases me about my reading her encyclopedias during a visit. If I couldnt get anything...
Organizing Change
Excellent thinking - and thanks for being honest when it comes to exchanging those coins. I suppose a less honest person would be tempted to slip a few notes or coins into their own pocket rather than exchange fairly for the benefit of their employer. You get...
Grow Your Small Change At The Supermarket
Yeppers, every penny helps, especially in todays shaky economy! Reusable bags are also more environmentally friendly. Just remember to remove the cardboard bottoms and wash them once in awhile.
Scenery: Mountain Life (Campbell Folk School)
You know something? I believe folks who dont depend on technology to get through their days... and that includes indoor plumbing, have a good idea. If all our gadgets were suddenly taken from us, a lot of us (myself included) would have a hard adjustment. Not...
Wildlife: Fawn (Elk Neck State Park, MD)
The beauty of nature, thanks for sharing! We dont see enough of this kind of thing, thanks to urban sprawl.
Pineapple Meringue Cake
Omg! If I ate stuff like this on a regular basis, Id be too wide to fit through my kitchen door (which is almost as wide as I am tall, lol!)
Mom's Scalloped Potatoes
Yum! I might use the rat cheese too, Im probably half mouse. I love cheese, lol!
Be Grateful For What You Have
Linda, I love this uplifting thought! I know hubby wouldnt say I do this, but I do. :)
Getting Children to Read for Fun
Excellent reminder! Im a lifelong bookworm and always had at least one book in progress. I only wissh Id had more energy and patience to read to my four stair-step children. In spite of that, though, all four read well (although one has a little trouble yet...
Sausage Milk Gravy
Oh, now youve really brought back some memories! My mom used to make gravy like this and make baking-soda biscuits to go with it. If I can ever remember the recipe, Ill post it. One of my clearest childhood memories was my mom, stripping off multiple rings...
Template for Making Wanted Dead or Alive Posters?
If you have MS Publisher on your computer, the program includes many general poster templates. You can customize the words, color scheme, etc, once you choose the design that suits your mental image of what a wanted poster looks like. Have fun!
Basic History from Historical Movies
Watching historically-themed movies can be a painless history lesson if youre picky. The Patriot (with Mel Gibson) and Glory (with Morgan Freeman and a young Denzel Washington) are both well-done and thrilling to watch. And I agree, nearly any historical film...
Fried Green Tomatoes
Julia, Im going to have to stop thinking about this particular recipe - youre making me hungry! Funny... I didnt used to like fried green tomatoes until hubby cooked them this way. He uses a small brown paper bag and shakes the tomato slices and cornmeal together...
Sharpen Scissors with Steel Wool
Pretty sharp, Gem, pun intended! lol! Mom of Towers has a great point, too. Sharpen your scissors and double your supply of steel-wool pads in one go!
Warning: Anti-Virus Pop Up Advertisements
Maybe its just me. Ive never had a problem on TF. I currently have the AVG free edition, helpfully installed for me by a TWC techie when the one TWC recommended was incompatible with my screen-reader. Its blocked at least on threat, but I dont think it was...
Mike's Polynesian BBQ Sauce
Yum, gotta love a guy who can really cook like this! Ive gotta try making this someday. Im only sorry my younger daughter couldnt try it. Shes highly allergic to pineapple.
Scenery: The Fire Brigade of Greater Baltimore
Im presuming you mean bagpipes, sorry I have to seem so ignorant, I cant actually see it, if theres a pic. But imho, theres nothing more hauntingly beautiful than Amazing Grace played on the pipes.
Homemade Mayonnaise
Im not much of a cook, but might get brave and try this. So... put in the whole egg, shell and all? Is that why you wash it? I thought it was cracked in, without the shell.
Advice for Dealing With a Verbally Abusive Spouse?
Lana, please find a way to talk to a qualified counselor! I strongly feel you need more backup. You deserve better than youve gotten these past 22 years. So do your children. Its just my learned opinion, since Ive been in your shoes, that separating permanently...
Scenery: Finding Beauty in Destruction (Gulfport, MS)
So many people focused attention on New Orleans, MS as a whole got ignored. Thanks for reminding us Katrina visited you in MS, too.
Hummingbird at Feeder
Wow! I think I may have seen a hummingbird once when I was little. I couldnt see clearly that far away, it had perched on the edge of something out in our yard. My siblings told me it was a wasp, and I was terrified of wasps! Thanks for sharing your stunning...
Bridesmaid Hairstyle Ideas?
For my younger daughters wedding, my older daughter did my longish hair in a nice French braid. Thats the same style I wore the night I received the Goodwill-Easter Seals Community Employment Independence award, in 2008. Since I usually do a regular braid and...
Aluminum Foil as Alternative to Fabric...
Maybe its time I tried this. I have discovered adding a couple of capfuls to the wash cycle help deodorize, especially if I manually stop the load and soak it for up to an hour. A couple more capfuls also soften the load very nicely, but leaves the problem...
Request Take Out Drinks Without Ice
Thanks for this reminder. Hubby and I splurged on takeout tonight, but instead of ordering their drinks, we made an extra stop at the beverage drive-through and bought a six-pack of ginger ale. Six cans of good drink for the price of two watered-down ones!
Hand Washing Sweaters and Delicates
Julia, you make an excellent point: too few of our young people are learning to do things the old-fashioned way. The Tone soap is a new one on me, but I do wash the cashmere sweater a neighbor gave me in a nice-smelling soap. Like you, I squeeze it in a towel...
Wildlife: Tiger Swallowtail
I love butterflies! Even when I was terrified of every other insect on the planet, butterfies enchanted me. Thanks for sharing yours.
Disinfecting Old Hats And Shoes
I learned the hard way never to trust a used hat. My son found an abandoned hat on the grounds of the elementary school they attended at the time and tried it on. (I think he was 6 then, maybe.) His beautiful, thick head of curls had to be sacrificed to stop...
Wildlife: Great Blue Heron at Beaver Marsh (Akron,...
Joyce, Ive got to post this to Facebook. I have a sister in Akron who might enjoy Beaver Marsh. Thanks, and thumbs up.
Vinegar For Relieving Itchy Bites
Ive been using witch hazel, which only helps for maybe half an hour at a time. I think I need to try this one!
Test Power Cable Before Replacing Electronics
Wow, what an experience! Thats why I forsook AT & T for Time-Warner back in March. Not only is the website more user-friendly, the tech support is much better! I feel theyre more interested in serving us than making a few extra bucks. Of course, we dont have...
Use Butcher Paper as Gift Wrap
And your simple packages probably stood out among all those fancy wrappings. Simplicity is classy and elegant! Thanks for sharing this.
Simple Tips For Frugal Living
Great tips! Although Im not so good about turning off the shower, Im an electricity miser. I rarely even turn on my computer monitor. I use my screen-reader. The monitor and mouse are strictly for the convenience of others. Im probably saving more than $40...
Stonehenge (England)
I can sympathize. I was born in Indianapolis, IN, the home of the Indy 500 race - on race day, no less! Yet Ive only been to a single race, for my 13th birthday. Like your visit to Stonehenge, it was a bit anticlimactic. Thanks for sharing your experience, though...
Fresh Summer Vegetable Soup with Pasta
Yum, Im hungry! My mom used to make a veggie soup too, usually with chopped beef and okra added to your list. Just the soup and buttered bread made me very happy.
Reuse Plastic from Mailings
Good idea! We get a lot of small plastic bags with hubbys Meals on Wheels. I tend to use them to wrap solid and semi-solid garbage thats likely to get smelly before we can get it out the door, whether to the outside cans or the curb.
Turn Off A/C At Night To Save Electricity
We dont have a/c due to hubbys health (he couldnt handle the sudden temp changes.) However, I turn off the ceiling fans in the front of the house before I go to bed. Its that principle someone on TF mentioned awhile back: dont heat or cool unoccupied rooms...
Cut Scrubbing Pads in Half
Aww, thanks, Pookarina! By the time mine have softened to that extent, I figure theyre ready for the trash... but then, we have a curtain rather than a door on our shower. Hugs!
Beef Teriyaki
Mmm, I love teriyaki, and this recipe sounds so easy! Thanks, and thank your daughter for finding it in the first place.
Homemade Stringed Instrument Hangers
I know several stringed instrument players who are going to love this tip - I just posted it to Facebook. Thumbs up to you and your hubby!
Binder Clip to Contain Cords
Love this idea! Anything that helps those of us with different challenges adapt on a budget gets my vote. :D
Organize Bills By Type
Youve got a great idea, always abide by the K. I. S. S. rule, lol! Although my hubby could more or less pay his own bills before we got involved, he was paying some bills twice and others not at all. Im still trying to get his cooperation in organizing unpaid...
Ideas for Playing Crossword for the Visually Impaired?
Oopers, I forgot to point out: no amount of enlargement would help me!
Ideas for Playing Crossword for the Visually Impaired?
Thanks for thinking of us blind folks when working on crosswords! Im nearly totally blind, but have always loved word games. Heres my suggestion: Read the crossword clue aloud, give the number of letters in the answer, and if appropriate, recite blanks and...
Don't Use Cruise Control In The Rain
I learned to be cautious with cruise control... not in ice or snow, but just in general. I was using cruise one day and got literally blown off the road. (I was a little too close to the edge and couldnt recover when a truck blew by and my right tire dropped...
Reuse Takeout Containers For Leftovers
This is a lovely, thoughtful idea, and has the benefit of reserving your better storage containers. Places like Applebees, for example, have excellent to-go boxes. Seems a shame to toss them after just one use. And of course we dont reheat in those plastic...
Homemade Pedialyte
I always suspected our pediatrician got kickbacks from the makers of Pedialyte. It was a standard in his diarrhea diet. For upset stomachs, hubby always prefers ginger ale. A good brand actually has the ginger thats known to settle stomach upsets. I like this...
Make Your Own Trail Mix
Youve got a very good idea! You can also add more of a favorite ingredient when you make it yourself.
Be an Encourager
Pamphylla... youve got it! The Golden Rule. LeeAnne, lol! I think servers like your practice as much as I do. :D
Be an Encourager
Jpdoughgrl , LitterGitter and everyone, your great feedback reminds me of something else I do: I learn our servers name at any restaurant. Then if we need anything we can say Hey, Sarah, instead of hey, you or hey, waitress. Helping the servers morale has the...
Be an Encourager
Thanks, ladies! Yes, I do practice what I preach. It can be tough some days, but the benefits are amazing. It makes my day when I encounter a real pickle-puss and turn his or her bad day around. Just feeling the change in their general atmosphere is all the...
Summer Activities or Games for Children?
You might search this site for the article Summer Camp at Home. Its got some great ideas. If it helps, the lady (sorry, I forgot her name) called her summer activity/camp Camp Laffalotta.
Keep Diluted Dish Soap By Sink
Natalie, I always loved Dawn. However, hubby insists on buying Joy. With your tip, I have the ammo to argue for a switch back to Dawn, thanks!
Blowing Up Pool Toys
I cant be the only one wondering why didnt I think of this! Thanks for the tip, Robin.
Donate Old Magazines
Thanks for the reminder, Gem. I have a couple of back issues of Readers Digest I need to take to my next doctors appointment.
Summer Camp at Home
Just posted the link to this page on Facebook. I know some parents whove been searching for ways to engage their kids over the long summer. Thanks!
Apply Products to Face with Q-tip
Very good idea. I still need to find some actual tea tree oil (I dont get out much,) but Ill try your application method when I do. Thanks!
Link: Play Online Games That Donate To Charities
Cajun, Im sorry to hear youve been burned by scammers! Any individual or organization fraudulently claiming to be a charity should be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. Failing that, they should be drawn and quartered, tarred and feathered, and run...
Link: Play Online Games That Donate To Charities
Great info to know, Deeli! And the FreeRice.com site has several categories, not just vocabulary: English grammar, math, the periodic table, and two choices for geography are also available, or were, last I had time to visit. I need to get back, but things...
Ideas for Getting Heavy Grocery Items into the House?
Im with Deeli, you might consider some sort of filtering system for your home. As for transporting the groceries, there used to be an aluminum, collapsible wheeled thingie for older and physically challenged folks to move their purchases from Point A to Point...
Picking Up Roadside Litter
LitterGitter, you and your hubby both deserve medals for not letting Earth Day be a once-a-year event! I also wish more people cared as much as you. Wonder how those slobs would feel if the tables were turned on them and their own yards became public trash...
Summer Crafts and Activities for Kids (and...
Wow! I think I need to tell my friend Linda about this post, shes been trying to figure out what to do with her 13-year-old. Thanks!
Secrets for a Long and Happy Marriage
Sweet! And thanks to the Editor for the transcription of the image. :D
Remembering Cell Phone
Anything that helps us remember anything important gets my vote! Rather than leave the ice cream stick on the table, Id be more likely to tuck it in my pocket. Since I frequently put a hand into a pocket, Id feel the ice cream stick and remember that thats...
Reuse Plastic Food Containers for Storage
You took the words right out of my, umm, fingers, lol! I made a batch of pasta salad last weekend for a friends birthday party in a public park. The 5-quart ice-cream tub was the perfect size. It also had a handle, which made carrying so much easier! If they...
Product Review: Scott Naturals Toilet Paper
Great review, thanks! I wont buy Scot brand because it just doesnt seem like a quality product, regardless of the name recognition. Shesanangel, Im no environmental science major, but that was some good info to know! For the money and comfort, I prefer Angel...
Gift for a Tall Person?
For a gag gift, Id suggest a small stuffed or ceramic giraffe. For a more practical one, I like LadyHarpers thought: a gift card to a big-&-tall store. You might want to make sure theres one near your tallest family members home, looking up the store website...
100th Birthday Gift Ideas?
Hi, please be sure to give your aunt birthday wishes from your TF family! While youre contacting the White House, you might also consider your local newspaper and/or television or radio station. (Id contact all three.) They may want to do a story. As for the...
Name Ideas for Adult Day Care Service?
Especially if the people form whom youll be caring are MR/DD or Alzheimers/dementia patients, you might want to keep it as simple as possible. Tamaras Place, maybe? Loving Care is another thought. God bless you for wanting to look out for the most vulnerable...
Save Condiment Packets
I used to toss those little packets that didnt get used quickly, shame on me! Now I pass them on to others who are worse off than we are. Even the little condiments cost can be too much when your budget is about one strand of a shoestring! Julia, God bless...
Wildlife: Wild Horses Running (Nevada)
Wild horses are nothing short of absolutely beautiful! Thanks for sharing yours with us city slickers!
All-American Style Potato Salad
I have one word for this recipe. Yum! Its a little differently made, but thats half the fun of cooking. Love your source, too.
Kiddie Pool As Cooler
This is a really good idea, and just in time for the summer picnic season. I like the idea of separating drinks and foods into separate kiddie pools. Thanks, and hugs! JPJ
Suggestions for Getting Along With Relatives?
Trudy, youre definitely in my prayers - especially because I have impossible, obnoxious family, too. Distance works for me. In other words, I make myself available when they want contact, but I dont pursue them. Several of us are Facebook friends, so we know...
Keeping Milk Fresh
Ive got to ask hubby if our milk jugs are clear or opaque. However, our whole milk usually doesnt last long enough to sour the least bit, lol! The 2% pints are opaque and eminently freezable. And thanks for the tips about making sure the milk isnt as sour as...
Thawing Frozen Bread
Good idea, I never thought about turning my bread as it thaws. Thanks again, Pookarina!
Freshening Dresser Drawers
Since I dont use these in my dryer, this is an excellent alternate use, thanks!
Scenery: Prayer Tower on a Stormy Night
Lionpridej, you did a great job. Thanks for letting me see it through your eyes. In a word? Wow!
Avoid "Death by GPS!"
Thanks, Deeli. Ill try to check now and then. Theyre both still in my thoughts, too. SWC... yes, it is sad. Im no traveler, especially in remote areas. I cant imagine going through this situation, either. I hope this post helps others avoid what Albert and...
Avoid "Death by GPS!"
Deeli, keeper60 asked me on the phone today if the husband had been found? And Suntydt, I believe the GPS was malfunctioning. Thats how they got lost in the first place.
Canisters from Coffee Containers
I never thought of that! I like your idea a lot better than just tossing these sturdy containers. I guess the only trick will be getting all the coffee scent out. Thanks!
Prepare for School the Night Before
I also found it helped to make sure anything that had to go to school was packed up the night before. That included everything from packed lunches to homework. Anything to ease the stress of the morning rush!
Attach Store Discount Cards to Shopping Bag
Anything that helps us remember those discount cards is a great idea! Hubby keeps his on his key ring. Since he cant go to the store without the keys, that works for him.
Penguins at Woodland Park Zoo (Seattle, WA)
Thanks for the update. Glad Moses enjoyed his first trip to the zoo!
Dusting Ceiling Fans
Great idea, now, whos going to volunteer their services to do this at my house? lol! I know, Ill draft one of my kids. :D
Organizing Electric Adapters
Great tip, if youre organized enough to keep the box. For those of us not that organized, heres my alternative: use a peel-and-stick address label. Peel it off and fold it in half over the adapter cord. Use a sharpie or any good pen or marker to write your...
Wash Dishes as You Go
Gem, thanks for the reminder. Weve had problems with sugar ants for years. Hubby always said it was unavoidable, but it really grosses me out to accidentally get an ant in a mouthful of food. Yuck! (Believe it or not, I can not only taste them, I can smell...
Keep Flag From Fraying
Like Melody, Im a little confused concerning the details but I still love the tip. Brings back memories of the flagpole we used to have in front of our suburban Indianapolis home when I was very young.
Re-cover Worn Shoes
Excellent tip - especially since it obviously worked so well for you. Im not that old, but I can remember a day when most folks re-covered or repaired items rather than discarding for new. I suppose youd have made some cobblers day if the functional part were...
Scenery: Thunderstorm (Hampton, TN)
I always loved watching the power of nature cleansing the earth, awe-inspiring. Thanks for sharing such a vivid image with me. JPJ
Can My Son Receive SSI?
Kanaqua... my condolences on your loss. Its tough, especially with such a little one. However, I really dont think you mean SSI. Thats Supplemental Security Income, which is based on your total household income. I dont know about your area or whether its nationwide...
Ice Cream Sundae Bar for Memorial Day
Great idea. Just dont forget to keep the ice cream as cold as possible. You may want to consider setting the ice cream dishes in pans of ice. Im a Memorial Day kid (born on 5/30,) so Im sure Ill be getting my ice cream that day too!
Reuse Lenses From Broken Reading Glasses
Great idea! Hubby isnt prone to breaking his glasses - hes prone to leaving them where our bratty dog can chew them when shes miffed at him ffor something. :P
Scenery: High Tides (Gairloch, Scotland)
I can almost smell the ocean, from the middle of Ohio, USA. Thanks!
Coping Strategies for Tension?
Distraction works best for me. I know solving my problems is sometimes a waiting game. I do what I can on my end, then have to wait for factors over which I have no control. While I wait (thats a four-letter word I dont like, lol!,) I read, surf the net, sing...
Make Each Mile Count
Sorry, Gem, but I have to agree with Ummsalwa. You have a great gas-saving plan, though. We try to do the same, but my elderly hubbys strength usually gives out well before all possible errands can be completed. I used to follow your plan when I was in the...
Download Books From Library
Ive been doing this, but the library I use is for the blind and physically handicapped. My downloads are formatted for the talking book machine. My daughter, however, owns and regularly uses her Kindle to download books from Amazon. Now that I know library...
Donating Old Encyclopedias?
You might ask any missionary organization you know. We caught an encyclopedia set on FreeCycle last year, and contacted our church. They were more than happy to take them for their Philippine faith-based school.
Mark Medication Times On Calendar
Im all for any workable method to remember important things like taking your meds. However, I also use my pill-minder instead of writing it down. I couldnt see a note once I wrote it, in any case. I tried to get hubby to follow my method - especially when he...
Keep Emergency Supplies in Trunk
After what I heard this morning on the CBS Early Show, about GPS units leading people astray and some perishing because of it, I think youre wise to be prepared!
Sunrise (Cocoa Beach, FL)
Hey, I remember swimming at Cocoa Beach once, when my blended family went to FL on vacation. It was 1975, and what we didnt know until later was that there had been a shark attack the prior week and the beach was closed. No wonder it was so quiet! Duh! But...
Link: List of Senior Discounts
Im not a senior, but hubby is. Well definitely be asking about some of these discounts, especially at Krogers! Thanks!
Treating Poison Ivy?
Yes, the fact that the rash is drying up is a very good sign. The liquid that comes out of the bumps is what spreads the rash. My entire family is extremely sensitive to poison ivy. Calamine never helped, but a gel called Rhuli-gel worked like a charm!
Document Historical Events with Photography
I love this totally unique method of documenting significant events. We could never have gotten such good screen shots when I was a kid, the technology wasnt at the level it is today.
Number Pad Doesn't Work with Garry's Mod Game?
You might want to check whether the num-lock is on or off. I believe off is the default. I use a screen reader program, and the num-lock has to be off in order for several features to work properly. Hope that helps...
Will My Husband's Child Also Receive SSI?
I dont know about SSI, since we dont receive it. However, when hubby was getting SSDI (aka disability,) the children - including stepchildren - qualified to receive checks in their own names. Whoever has custody will have to account for how the childs money...
Clothespin To Close Hotel Curtains
Great idea! These useful little items are so handy, you could probably carry more than just one or two.
Shopping with Children
I wish Id thought of this strategy when I was raising my four on less than a shoestring! Maybe I should send it to my own daughter and daughter-in-law.
Homemade Gift Ideas for Mother's Birthday?
Bailey, I dont know your age or craft ability, but heres a simple idea: favors coupons. If youre not very good on the computer you can write them by hand. Thats what I did when I wanted to do this and didnt have a computer. If you do have a computer, use whatever...
Helping a Friend Who Is Breaking Off a Relationship?
Mightve been a good idea to tell this jerk in blunt terms, Mister, you gave me two choices: be your on-call friend with benefits, or no go. I chose no go. I can live with that. You can learn to do the same. However, I agree that your friend should block any...
Keeping Kids Occupied at Doctor
Smart thinking, and you have two wonderfull, intelligent kids. Love your name, btw... same as my firstborn.
Easter Dress Among The Flowers
Children are the most wonderful subject for any camera - they seem to love posing!
Pack Your Lunch Instead of Eating Out
Oops! I forgot to say, the last time I just left food on the table was at a local Mexican restaurant, the day my oldest son got married. I still regret that. And since most restaurant meals are twice what anyone should eat, why not ask for half to be put in...
Pack Your Lunch Instead of Eating Out
Debbie, you probably have lost weight. Its scary how high in calories most fast food is! Ive used a variety of strategies to avoid eating out or eating on the cheap. Ive even stocked up on Lunchables and had that with a soft drink. Then again, I only had a...
Keep Change of Clothes at School
This is an excellent tip, although maybe the nurse could be the keeper of the clothes, rather than a teacher if lockers arent available. Of course, keeping their own clothes in their own backpacks is also a very good option. At least a couple of times in early...
Having Hard Wired Telephone for Power Outages
The only caveat Id offer... when we switched to Time-Warner this past March, we were warned that the phone wouldnt work in case of a power outage. Thank God for hubbys SafeLink cell phone! Although we had to use A T & Ts 411 service to call the electric company...
Time, Temperature, and Weather Phone Number for Springfield Ohio?
Yes, Gina, that number and its counterpart, 399-2121, have been disconnected. Louell, I can get weather updates on my computer, but I was kinda hoping for a dial-in option. Thanks, though.
One Rag for Each Cleaning Product
Great idea! Who wants to polish that heirloom table with the same rag as you just used on the toilet? Hubby even went so far as to use separate rags for the toilet, and for the rest of the bathroom. Much easier, and fewer chances of germ transfer.
Saving Money on Movies
Not only are you saving money, youre also saving aggravation. Theres nothing worse than going to a long-anticipated movie in the theater, only to have someone twice your size sit down right in front of you. Then again, you also dont have the issue of strangers...
Time, Temperature, and Weather Phone Number for Springfield Ohio?
A friend gave me a better time/temp number today: (937) 652-1451 . Thats the Champaign Bank time/temp service in Urbana, Ohio. I just called for the first time and already like it better - it gives the day, date, time, temp, and a short weather report.
How Do I Reduce My Children's Stress Over Moving?
Jessica, never worry about writing too much in a request. More info gives us in the TF family what we need to provide appropriate feedback. That being said, since you obviously love your church family and have a good relationship with them, you might consider...
Cleaning Business Name Ideas?
I love Anns idea! Heres mine: Whitneys Sparkling Spring Cleaning. Best of luck in your new endeavor!
Hugs and Kisses From The New Mr. and Mrs.
Too sweet, pardon the pun, lol! And of course if there are those who prefer not to take the chocolate, its their decision. Wonderful idea.
Photo: Strawberries
How cute! I love strawberries, but hubby says the smaller ones are sweeter... I know they are, but I love them all!
Wildlife: Lady Bug
Oh, I adore ladybugs! My sister still teases me about the day she watched me talking to one. :D
Raising Money for a Mission Trip?
Mary, you said you love to sew. So... why not take in sewing jobs to raise funds for your mission trip? Or if theres a flea market in your area, make small craft items to sell there. God bless your travels!
Ideas for a Swim Party?
No P in our ool, lol! Love it. :D When you say pool party, the first game I think of is pool volleyball. You do it with a beach ball of whatever size works best for your crowd. Thats gentler than the regular volleyball. (Remember the scene in Meet the Parents...
What Do I Wear to a Cocktail Party?
Id say something colorful or sparkly would be appropriate... lame fabric, perhaps. I went to a ROTC ball once in a silver lame pantsuit. However, I was able to get a very pretty hunter-green velveteen cocktail dress at a thrift store many years later. I wore...
What Does the Groom's Family Pay For?
Traditions arent as rock-solid these days and in this economy. The grooms family paid for most or all wedding expenses when my daughter married two summers ago. We could never have afforded it! And since they were paying, they chose: invitations, rings, food...
Mother's Day Gift Ideas?
Oops - forgot to point out. My daughter is springing for a certain dollar amount for those groceries, too...
Mother's Day Gift Ideas?
My husband had a mild stroke on Easter Sunday this year. (The doctors also suspect Bells palsy.) Not only are finances extra-tight, getting even the basic shopping done has suddenly become problematic. (I cant go on my own, since they usually dont let blind...
