Weaning a Breastfed Baby
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Absolutely wait till you ask your Doctor! If baby is too young or has a family history to milk allergies, you could hurt the childs sensitive stomach. Cows milk has some seriously hard to digest enzymes for children.
Ways to Make Christmas Less Lonely and More Fun?
Ever thought about volunteering? Sheltered workshops support disabled persons that can always use some help. Food banks and pantrys need hands. Contact an organization like Junior Chamber, 4-H, Rotary, etc. and ask if they have any leads on who needs your help...
What is Catnip?
Its a plant that when fresh or dried it acts as a stimulant for felines. They put it in toys for cats.Some grow it for their kitties to enjoy as it grows fresh.
Making Cardboard Box Dollhouses?
I would suggest contact paper. Modge Podge may also work, but test it first, as it may bubble or warp as it dries. Caution craft or any other type medium of paint will warp it as it dries.
Decorating A Pink Bathroom?
Embrace the time period! Or embrace the pink! Ever hear of Neapolitan Ice Cream? No one ever said a bathroom cant be fun instead of pretty, or grown up. I bet if you found an awesome ice cream cones fabric and made your own shower curtain it would be a great...
Sign and Date Your Crafts
The non-profit I work for receives donations from the public for the thrift store. One day I discovered a small painted plaque someone had donated and thought the signature and the work looked like my late mothers. I am looking for the photo to compare it to...
Flavored Vodka?
Any extract will work, you will just need to let it sit overnight. The fruit thing works great too. Martinis with fresh fruit are best. Pineapple, red plum (my favorite), grape, raspberry, cherry, orange, watermelon. Sometimes sugar may be needed to get the...
Advice for Vacationing in Chicago?
Take change for toll roads!! This error of being unprepared cost me $82.00 for 4 tolls we skipped because we didnt know what was going on! 4 tolls at 80 cents, add violation fee of $20.00 each and you get $82.00! I recommend using www.tripadvisor.com for researching...
Decorating the Deck for My Wedding?
I had my reception at the house and had a great time becasue it reduced the worry of things not being to hand. Congrats to you. Here is a website with great prices eFavormart.com. They have some great ivy and rose garlands. I helped a friend do her wedding...
Making Your Adult Children Feel Loved?
It is at 38 years old and with a Mother lost, to breast cancer/ diabetes, 5 years ago that I now realize it is important to hug each other even at this ripe age. I miss the chance to touch her as a child to a parent. I miss the chance to share stories of growing...
Gift Ideas for Children in Another Country?
It seems to me the invitation of a pen pal would be welcome in the chance to learn the skill taught. And stationary is always fun for kids. DONT forget the coolest stickers and pencils!
Baby is Not Crawling?
Does he scoot instead? Do the older siblings go to him and/or bring him all the things he wants. No reason to move from one comfy spot if they do. Play is a teaching skill at any youthful age. Try finding a desired object and coach him to crawl to get to it...
Displaying Clothes at Yard Sale?
I have went so far as to lay a tarp down on the ground and set them nicely in stacks. Unfolded, layered on top of each other works best because they know they arent in a department store, and are usually in a hurry to get in and get out!
Gifts for Teachers?
My late father-in-law was a bus driver for his entire career. Believe me after receiving oh so many buses, in the forms of trinkets, knick knacks, key chains, and magnets etc. he was grateful for the occasional restaurant gift certificate. Eventually, the kids...
All-Inclusive Vacation to Hawaii or Jamaica?
I have heard many people comment how expensive Hawaii is but Jamaica may require a passport in this day and age. My sis and her hubby had a fabulous time at the Sandals Resort in Jamaica. It would seem to me in order to have a really good time, a travel agent...
Easy Chicken Breast Stew Recipe?
All this in a crock pot or covered casserole dish. Takes about an hour on 375 in the oven. 4 Med potatoes - Peel, and quarter salt and pepper for taste 1 small onion - sliced 1 small green pepper - diced **OR** Can use a small can of diced green chilis for...
Hanging Curtains on a Large Window?
You can attach all that wall stuff to the ceiling, or get creative with some tacks or deco pushpins. I have even heard of stringing the sheers on heavy clear fishing wire and securing it to a nail on each end that you hide with the end of the curtain.
Cute Framed Art Work?
Calenders, card board, and ribbon. Calenders cost what? $7.00 at the most, and you instantly have 12 pics to use. use some stick glue to paste them to card board, and trim them out in some ribbon with neat buttons at the corners, or ANYTHING you can dream of...
Performance Ideas for an 80th Birthday?
Take her a stroll down memory lane with a lip sync performance of the hit music from her younger years. Would be fun to find costumes and be-bop to some Fats Domino, Shangrilas, and dont forget to have a Dick Clark look-a-like and a Band Stand stage.
Potato Chip Dip
Wavy potato chips work best. I take a can of pork and beans, the bigger one for a large amount of dip, and make some old fashioned stove top baked beans. In med. sauce pan put in pork-n-beans, 1/4C ketchup, 1 small onion diced, 1/2C brown sugar. Cook on med...
Washing Flannel Backed Plastic Tablecloths?
Yep, but watch your front side when pulling it out, it can hold water in creases and douse you a good one. Air dry as it tends to get too hot in a dryer.
Cat Repellent Spray?
Straight bleach in my kitchen trash can worked. I used a spray bottle to dowse the smelly food type items and the edge of the can, and after two weeks they are leaving it alone. I still have the occasional mishap but its no longer every night. Caution: Will...
Fundraising Ideas for a Relay for Life Team?
Our JC group works with other relay groups to double up on fundraisers for before the relay. We will be doing the BBQ for another groups Hold em Poker Tourney. The hall is donated by the local Elks Lodge. I think also, a kids craft night might go over well...
Making a Sugar Glider Bag?
Need more info But.... I used to own sugar gliders and if your looking for a snuggly type home for the little stinkers, heres what I did. It worked well as it was disposable when it became too fragrant. I used a heavy mens sock, cut to a certain length, (would...
Painting Nicotine Stained Walls?
Wash them with a diluted ammonia solution. TWICE. Then paint as normal. Some would recommend painting with Kilz Primer first too.
Autistic Son is a Picky Eater?
With autism my guess is he has come to associate shape and texture with tasty things to eat. Try making your own chicken nuggets, fries and pizzas using different foods, and package them in the containers he has come to recognize. For instance: Fruit pizza...
Modern Afghan Pattern?
I know there are many ways to knit an afghan, and admittedly some techniques are new, but in my opinion no afghan is modern. Sorry, no offense, I have several and love them, but I think in order to get a modern look out of one you must use modern colors and...
Inexpensive Crafts for Kids?
Salt Dough is easy and cheap; several recipes here on Thriftyfun. Macaroni pictures, necklaces, and even sculptures are easy and way inexpensive. You can even save on glue, just mix cold water and flour together and it makes a great adhesive. Water color paints...
Names for Cardboard Pet Coffin Business?
The sentimental stuff is good. But it should have something to do with animals in the name. Dont want Grandpa Bill calling to see what size ya got for Grandma Effy. How about... 4-legged Fare Thee Wells, or Spots Final Spot, or Pedigree Plots
Instant Pudding Came Out Runny?
I once bought the cook it mix by mistake, and thought I was mixing up an instant kind. The runny consistancy is what happened to me. Maybe that is what happened to you? They are right next to each other at the store and sometimes people will move them around...
Decorating with Wine Bottles?
I have read on here that it is really hard to cut glass bottles and have them turn out ok, so my idea is to use the whole bottle. I once visited a vineyard that used them to create a stain glass look to a large window area. Granted they had tons of space, and...
Decorating with Wine Bottles?
THE BEADED BOTTLE If you are needing some tips on what to use to deco the bottle itself, for like gift giving and such???? A few beads and bead wire and imagination is all it takes to really turn it out. Start the wire at the neck base and feed a few beads...
Craft Ideas for Small Ivy Bowls?
Ivy bowls? Can you tell us more about what they look like, what they are made of?
Weaning a Child Off a Pacifier?
Out of sight is out of mind. Have the patience to handle the tantrums and Good Luck. Maybe you can replace the pacifier with a special blanket. Kids love theatrical dramatization. Make a big show of finding the blanket and attach a note from the Tooth Fairy...
Helping Child Get Ready in the Morning?
Give her her own alarm clock, and let her do some growing up. My 12 yr old did the same as yours. And my 14 yr old has been getting herself ready since kindergarten. Why? Because the oldest has felt the consequences of not getting herself ready for school. Late...
Feeding Cat People Foods?
I would consult the vet to be sure, but you might be surprised to find things like fruits and veges in the catfood you buy. Yogurt has many useful bacterias in it, and that is why its good for you ( and her too). My runt of the litter female kitty loves green...
Crafts Using Old Wedding Dress?
You could use it to cover small wedding picture albums/guest books too. The lace for trim, and add some nice lace/ribbon flowers.
Easter Ornament Ideas?
This is a great craft for any holiday. Make an ornament, pin, necklace, earrings, ANYTHING out of this. You will need these for making ornaments: uncooked Couscous pasta wooden shapes of desired sizes ribbon and/or rickarack acrylic paints bowl spoon Tacky...
Wedding Wishing Well?
Here is how I would do it. Find a basket with a round base and an extra long handle. You will see a lot of these around Easter. You can spray paint it and dress it up with flowers too. The roof of the well can be made two ways. Find two thin pieces of balsam...
Saving Money on Entertainment
My hobby is attending auctions, and I often make a family outing on a Saturday. I have found that some areas will let go of high resale value items, much cheaper than others, and the things I look for are the antiqued things no one is bidding high on. I almost...
Getting Empty Wine Bottles?
I am from a small town in MO, and can only guess that the restaurants/bars may not have any room for empty bottles sitting around. All the posts here are good, but why not try the small town down the road? They would probably be more readily able to help you...
Junk Food Cravings When Quitting Smoking?
My uncle used unbuttered air-popped popcorn to curb his anxiety. What you are experiencing is the lack of something to do and anxiety sets in. Throw yourself into a hobby. Puzzles, word puzzles, crafts, reading. Anything that occupies your mind. Its hard, but...
Burn Mark on Marble Countertop?
They make a certain cleaner for flat top stoves. Very strong, but unabrasive. Probably find it at Wal-Mart. You dont want to ruin the finish, so yes, use a soft cloth.
Sponge Painting Cabinets?
Sponge painting is easy, forgiving, and lots of fun, I highly recommend it. Choose a complimentary color and go for it.... you can always paint over it if the effects are undesired. With a cinnamon spice color, try an orange tint, or mustard tint. You can do...
Food Container Ideas?
Anything you buy in a plastic container can be reused, and it usually holds up well in the microwave too!
What Breed is My Dog?
Wow! Looks like a Catahoula to me! Is a sign if the head is small compared to the neck and shoulders area. The coat is a dead ringer tho. They are Louisiana Hog Dogs. Smart and very strong, ours used to pull our snow sled with me and sis on it when we were...
What Breed is My Dog?
Wow! Looks like a Catahoula to me! Is a sign if the head is small compared to the neck and shoulders area. The coat is a dead ringer tho. They are Louisiana Hog Dogs. Smart and very strong, ours used to pull our snow sled with me and sis on it when we were...
What Breed is My Dog?
Wow! Looks like a Catahoula to me! Is a sign if the head is small compared to the neck and shoulders area. The coat is a dead ringer tho. They are Louisiana Hog Dogs. Smart and very strong, ours used to pull our snow sled with me and sis on it when we were...
Keep an Eye on Automatic Debit Payments
Dont know how long it has been or if the fault was the utilities company, but the banks over draw charges should have been paid by them upon your request. Their fault.. their price paid! Make sure you stand up for yourself in this instance.
Tool for Making Sequin Balls?
I would be willing to bet that a BIG craft store, Like Hobby Lobby, or Micheals would know what it is. Not sure if you could find it on line, but a trip to this type store would probably help you locate it. A good craft demo gal could find it.
Tape Residue on Photos?
Just a guess. Try using a Big Pink (pencil Eraser. Dont go cheap! Get the good kind, because some of them today are made with oils that will just make a bigger mess. Should work.
Frugal Embellishments for Scrapbooking
Keep your eye open at garage sales for any greeting cards and wall paper. I found some junked wall paper sample catalogs. I now have more supplies than I have room for! Awesome and beautiful resource. Wonder if the store would have just given them to me, and...
Pink and Cameo Themed 70th Birthday?
Elegant ladies drink champagne, so how about a glass fountain pyramid and have mom pour the starter glass that gets the fountain going. A chocolate fondu fountain is so neat and what lady can resist champagne, strawberries and chocolate! Although I like the...
Pink and Cameo Themed 70th Birthday?
OH sorry forgot to mention the cheapest websites I have found.. Of course orientaltrading.com and eFavormart.com By far the best I have found for price and they sell in bulk.
Recommendations for Cheap Face Wash?
Dove soap, and moisture, moisture, moisture! Have a make up party, like Mary Kay, and get some free good stuff. Face it the company is time proven, even though they do give a semi pathetic name to the color pink. I read once where Mariah Carey spritzes with...
Cheesecake Factory's Pasta DaVici Recipe?
Never heard of it but here is my own light Italian pasta recipe. Any pasta any amount! Kids like a good linguinie noodle, makes the kids happy to slurp! I like spirals. Cook and drain and rinse with cold water, set aside. Any of the following veges diced and...
Mounting Photo Collages?
Card Stock is what i would use, and some gold or silver push pins. They even make push pins with foam birdhouse pics on them and such... found mine at Michaels Craft Store. Card Stock is way cheap and sold at your local Walmart, and you can find it in ANY COLOR...
Recipes for an All Women Super Bowl Party?
I take mini Rye Bread slices, dry toasted in the oven on a cookie sheet, and spread them with any number of toppings..... is good. I fry a pkg of mild sausage (RB Rice) and drain it, mix it with a quarter block of melted Velveeta, and some minced onion. Place...
Fried Chicken Tips?
I agree. Dont be impatient and turn it too often, once is enough. And keep the heat even. My Grandmother would never cook chicken in anything but a cast iron skillet! Said it did the cooking for her.
Cooking Pork Chops in a Convection Oven?
Convection: speed cooks using dry air heat. Always cover with foil, small holes for steam release, and yes a marinade will help, and so will basting. Marinade depends on what you like: Italian dressing, Garlic powder (Not Salt it is a drying agent and should...
Cat Got Into the Garbage?
UPDATE ON GOBLIN: Alive and well after pooing outside the litter box a very firm turd, actually six of em! lol Trasharina, as we have been calling her has had no untoward effects and is now OUT of the trash! Yes I used straight bleach in a spray bottle to keep...
Use Unusual Containers for Shelving
I have used a tea cup set in my kitchen. I super glued the cup to the saucer, and you can set something small inside the cup and hang a pretty antique apron from the handle. I glued some bittersweet twigs and flowers to the saucer and hung it all with a plate...
Retrieve Long Hair in a Plugged Shower Drain
They make a neat little gadget designed to stop hair from entering the drain. One is a cup like thingy, it sits in the drain, and one is a dome type thingy, it sits outside the drain. I have never had to purchase drain cleaner thanks to this device. They make...
Gleaning Clubs in Georgia?
Check with the citys Chamber of Commerce, and with your local state office of the Division of Family Services.
Making a Valentine's Scrapbook?
Check out Stampin Up They have great ideas you can do for scrapbook pages.
Recycle a Spiral Christmas Tree as a Trellis
I have one of those lighted deer, yard adornments, wonder if it would look like a topiary if I did it right? Thanks for the idea!
What Kind of Eggs Are These?
NOT a chef, but it sounds like they were poached to me. You can research it on the web. Poaching is to cook using almost boiling water. I would try taking a frying pan, and put about an inch (or probably less) of water in it. Add a few pats of butter if you...
Sunkist Raisin Bread Recipe?
To my knowledge raisin concentrate is just taking a couple handfulls of raisins and boiling them in minimum water for a few minutes. I do this to the raisins I use in my raisin pie recipe. Do like 1C raisins to 1/2 C water, boil 3-5 min and let stew (sit at...
Fairy Themed Graduation Party?
Highschool grad? NO Tinkerbell then...... Check out Amy Browns website. She is a artist that does adult type fairy art. Perhaps you can import some pics to use on posters, invitations, etc. I think of ribbon poles and something along the lines of Renissance...
Resources for Parenting Teens?
My teen girls and I take a relaxing drive in the car and I open the Can of Worms with the simple question, Got anything you want to talk about? Sometimes they do and sometimes they dont. But at least we talk! I think it has to do with the fact that they can...
George Foreman GGR50B Replacement Grill Plate?
Our sheltered workshop works a thrift store through public donation. I see those come in all the time at our thrift store, because they just sit around taking up space I guess. Most times we give them to the scrap yard because they wont sell. Might visit something...
Weight Gaining Recipes?
Pregnancy changes your metabolism even after the kids are born and in college..... Perhaps it is meant to be? But if you are serious, my friend ate eggs, potatoes, lots of white meat, in her everyday diet. Seemed to work for her. It wasnt over night either...
Garden: Butterflies To Be
Awesome! You know here in my farm community a milkweed is a BAD weed.... lol. Good to know those neat plants are appreciated somewhere in the States!
Save Money With The Pick 5 Meat Program
Ours does this. They are called Prengers Foods, in Macon MO.... Very small independant... Bet this catches on quick in a store near you. Becareful though, sometimes you are not getting the deals you see in prices. Watch the weight of the product, and know what...
Scorched Taste in Cheese Soup?
Cheese and milk burn quickly in a sauce pan. When making soup, take your time! If the heat does get the better of you, dont scrape the bottom of the pan, it will release the burnt stuff at the bottom and flavor the soup. I suggest a good double boiler. I know...
Pit Bull Whines Around Other Dogs?
Even a pit bull can be a whussy! Some of the biggest dogs I know are nothing more than gentle, giant, slobber factories, and my Aunts Teacup Dashhound is a bully. Sounds like he needs to be socialized. I would set up some play appointments with the locals, and...
Spending Freeze Tips?
I think you will be surprised at how much money you will save! A buck here, five there, it goes to exspenses we dont even remeber after a while.
Staying on Medicaid After Marriage?
WIC kept me on six months after a miscarriage, I believe they treat you as an individual from the git-go, and any increase in financial aspect is ok. MedicAid will keep you on but becomes a secondary insurance. A supplement to your New Insurance policy.
Staying on Medicaid After Marriage?
WIC kept me on six months after a miscarriage, I believe they treat you as an individual from the git-go, and any increase in financial aspect is ok. MedicAid will keep you on but becomes a secondary insurance. A supplement to your New Insurance policy.
Crafts Using Christmas Gift Bags?
Recycle them if you throw them out, but I take some brown lunch sacks, and make mini gift bags out of my cards. A grouping of these tied together present like, of the ones that turn out nice and are all the same size, make a nice gift. Tear the card down the...
Buying Bulk Catnip?
If you are looking to make several for like selling, I understand your need to search, but did you know you can grow it like a houseplant? Ask your local florist how to go about it. Ask far as patterns go, I would say a good used sock, some felt, needle, thread...
Buying Bulk Catnip?
If you are looking to make several for like selling, I understand your need to search, but did you know you can grow it like a houseplant? Ask your local florist how to go about it. Ask far as patterns go, I would say a good used sock, some felt, needle, thread...
Loading Songs onto an iPod Nano?
The MP3s I got my kids came with a load disk. It had a 60 day subscription to Rhapsody that I can cancel after it expires. Rhapsody builds the Music Library by offering songs to download, but it also says it can transfer CD music, and/or any other music I have...
Mop Recommendations for Polished Board Floors?
Not sure if you can get your hands on it there, but we have a product called Murphys Soap, it is a great thing for wood floors. And as far as a mop goes, use the socks on your feet! I protect my feet with used bread bags, something plastic, and then layer my...
Sheets Smell After Washing?
Fabric softener is full of oils that hold all scents in, and just mask them. I dont use them on my linens. They also dry out your skin. Use some de-greaser, or color safe bleach, and wash on hot cycle water. You can find de-greaser at any Wal-mart. However...
Ideas for Running and Promoting a Bar?
Seriously consider a NO PERSONAL CHECKS policy! We have had to start declining checks due to bad check processing fees. People will need a lot of signs to be aware of this one rule but it will pay off for you in the long run. (Permanent lettering on the door...
Give "Joy" For Christmas
When I was in the 8th grade we did a poetry book and the caption for my cover page included this: Mounds of poetry by Dede, Come Almond Joy, and OOoo.. Ahh.. Mmm for yourself. The teacher loved it! Maybe you could use the other candy next year too. What fun...
Stretching Ankle Boots?
Depending on the size, shove a soup can, or soda bottle, something that fits tight, into the shoe/boot and then generously blot alcohol on the area you want stretched. Works best on leather.
Romantic 30th Birthday Ideas
Every woman loves to be doted on... Thirty flowers, delivered in three sets of ten would be good, and time to talk to YOU during a relaxing massage, done by her hubby. Set up an at home dinner or slumber party with her favorite girlfriends. This can be about...
Country Themed Ornaments?
My local crafts store has rub on transfers in country designs, and black wire hanger plaques (thin 2 inch tall four inch wide), and cookie cutters, and upholstery tacks. I painted the plaques my kitchen color, which is a muted green, and then used the rub on...
Country Themed Ornaments?
Ooops! Forgot, of course you can use hearts all over the place on that one! (see below feedback)
Attaching Lights to a Wreath?
Craft stores sell green floral tape, ask for heat resistant kind, and battery operated lights, although they are no where near 200 count.
Dry Erase Marker on a Quilt?
Wait to see if anyone else gives a better answer, but I thought that kind of marker was washable, use some Shout type stain remover. OR ask a teacher. I am sure Jonnie got her white pants last year. If ya know what I mean, lol. Good luck
A Spoonful of Sugar for Hiccup Relief
Another remedy is to take a lemon slice and top it with a good amount of sugar, and sprinklle with worchestershire sauce! lol It actually doesnt taste as bad as it sounds!
Candle Pedestals Made from 4x4's?
Distress them by beating the wood up with a hammer, then use a wood stain on them to bring out the knicks. OR They make a neat spray paint that looks like stone when put on. OR Group three together and bind with some nice holiday ribbon and pieces of greenery...
Making Number Shaped Pinatas?
You will have to surf through Thrifty Fun to see what to cover it with, but I should think the interior and base could be made from taped together playing cards, or flash cards. Why taped together? Because at some point you want it to break open.
"Putting on the Hits" Performance Ideas?
A Dick Clark look-a-like should introduce some entertainers who would perform LIVE the song Auld Lang Sine<<<< Did I spell that right? Visit your local Thrift store/Goodwill for costume ideas. Let their available items decide what stars your cohorts will be...
Doggie Treats Out Of Stale Bread
Wonder if some chiken bullion crystals would work too? Though the sodium level may not be appreciated. However it wouldnt take much to flavor a whole batch. Just let it sit in the oil overnight to dissolve well. I have heard somewhere that the garlic is a natural...
Hanging Pictures on the Wall?
No rhyme to your reason is always a plus for hallway pics! Even one at knee level can be fun. Four small frames equal a larger one, or maybe use round frames in bright colors on a neutral wall to mimic the look of a garden flower.
Decorating a Trailer Like Santa's Sleigh?
For a professional look, our FHA chapter took chicken wire and draped it over the edge of the trailer to make a skirt. We stapled the wire on the edge of the trailer, and cut it down( use gloves!!) to size, so that it made a nice skirt to hide the wheels. We...
Crockpot Game Hen?
Pick out a nice big hen. Cut up about three potatoes and cube them into the pot too. One small diced onion, and some green pepper if you want it. Garlic salt, celery salt, and some sage or poultry seasoning to your liking. One small can of diced tomatoes. And...
Having Pygmy Goats as Pets?
I had two very sweet goats and they were always in the big shelter we had. I could also put them out on a lead and they would eat some of the grass, but were very picky about which grasses they ate and left all weeds alone! Be very careful though as a stray...
Painting a Child's Room Bright Red With Black Trim?
Its just paint! Great project to do some bonding with your little men! And I agree, use tinted primer. I am a country gal myself and saw an interesting tie back for a pair of plaid curtains. They used a pair of bananas to actually tie the curtain back, and...
New Ideas for Prepping and Cooking Corn?
Do you like oysters? 1 can drained corn, 1 can creamed corn, 1 small can drained oysters, three pats of butter. Stir into baking dish, cover and bake till steaming. Can top with crumbed crackers too. OR 1 can of corn, 1 can of drained black beans, and 1 smaller...
Pomeranian Barks Too Much?
He is afraid. There is a television show on, called, ITS ME OR THE DOG On Animal Planet and/or Discovery Channel, maybe research it on the web. This lady host from England knows her stuff! But from watching most of the shows, your baby is afraid. Of everything...
Remembering My Mother at Thanksgiving?
My condolences to you and your family. I too lost my mother three years ago, just before the Holidays. We have always watched old home videos at our Thanksgiving dinner. Laughter is the best medicine. It usually leads to talking and remembering, and doesnt...
Plugs Don't Stay in Outlets?
I am with the other guy on replacing them. My boyfriend and I tackled this type of project when he bought a new house and I was amazed at how simple it can be to do DIY. Turn off the power at the breaker/ fuse box, use some tape to lable the things you disconnect...
Snowflake Puzzle Ornament
Frugal tip for this craft: recycle shops may give away puzzles that are turned in as cardboard. same thing goes for thrift stores.
Adhesive for Card Making?
You cant go wrong with Tackey Glue, and they now have more types to chose from. For double sided, I buy the kind that comes off the roll covered. Secure the tape, plan the picture and then roll back the covering to place it.
Ideas for County Fair?
When I think county fair I think of all the great movies with a fair scene in them. In particular, Charlottes Web. Games of Greased Pig Chase, Look-a-like Fern, Uncle Henry, for boys and girls,and Wilbur look-a-like pet contest (dachshunds dressed as piglets...
Glass Dust in Wine Bottles from Drilling?
I wonder if spraying the inside with non stick cooking spray would work. It would keep it from fusing to the glass so well, and rinse clean with some soapy water, and perhaps do the uncooked rice as a scour agent. BTW would love to see the finished product...
Game Ideas for Family Easter Dinner Celebration?
Mom used to place the first clue to a treasure hunt in our easter baskets. It makes your pajamas warm and cozy! We would shout out the clothes dryer! And go get our first treat and next clue. Continue to the grand basket with chocolate bunnies for all. Another...
Fear Factor Bar Party Stunts?
We have a radio station that does this type of thing on the morning show! Yesterday they did ice down the pants and see how long you last! They did 30 clothespins on the face, and I was rollin from laughter by the time I got to work! y107.com Cosmo and JC in...
