Refilling Glade Plug-ins?
I think it may be better to use alchohol as a carrier for the essential oils but I am not certain. They might evaporate too fast. I just wonder if the 100% oil refill will evaporate at all?
Keeping Flies Out of Cat's Food?
I think you have to train the cat to your needs. Gradually change your feeding regime to suit you by using dry food as well. In the hot weather I dont think it is very healthy to leave wet food lying around and the flies are not good for you at all. Cats are...
Frugal Fundraisers
Hi great ideas here, did you also see my tip about organising a bring and barter event a few days back? For extreme frugality!
Garden: Raised Beds
You are so lucky, they are fab! More information about the way you use them please?
My Frugal Life: Save Energy At Home
Good for you. You wouldnt believe the times of day I do my cooking and chores as we have half price electricity after 10 at night and at weekends. Midnight jam anyone?
Ideas for Making Handicrafts That Will Sell?
Butterfly, I dont want to be intrusive, but I have to ask are you happy with being told what you are allowed to do? Is this what you were expecting of your married life? I think there were some great ideas in the feedbacks above, I am certain you can use your...
Crocheted Broom Handle Duster
Wow! What a great idea, just like all the best ones, simple but ingenious
My Frugal Life: Run Of Bad Luck
Things will start going right soon, they have to! Have you thought of checking you arent getting power surges? This could be what is breaking all your appliances. Meanwhile good luck with it all1
Crocheted Mini Purse
What a great project. I will be making some of these for our next charity fundraiser! One question, do you know what size e is in european sizes? Or at least can you tell me if the hook is afine or thick one. Thanks Ayesha
Order Water When Eating Out
A great tip to share. We call it Tap water in the UK and legally you have to be given it for nothing if the establishment has a license to serve food and drink. Sometimes you can get a strange look or sense reluctance because of the huge mark up on soft drinks...
My Frugal Life: Christmas Angels
Hi, and that act of kindness and charity wasnt just about the material things was it? Knowing other people care about you and what you are going through makes the difference between coping and not coping. Thanks for sharing this reminder of the effect trying...
Spaghetti Sauce Is Too Salty?
I wasnt sure if you meant that it is too salty every time you make it, or just once! If you are always finding it too salty, look at the ingredients you are using, if you use a packet or sauce out of a jar there will be plenty of salt in that already so dont...
Look For the "Silver" Lining at Thrift Stores
Well done you! You can be really proud of your find. I love rummaging around in junk like this. My best find ever was an Edwardian Lavalier necklace in amethyst and gold. I got it for $10 and had it valued for $300! I wont sell it though because if ever I am...
Three Great Plants To Try This Year
The spherical zucchini are fantastic! I grew them last year in Slovenia, A variety called Rondo Di Napoli, They were productive and tasty too. Just give them plenty of food. I p0lant mine straight onto the compost heap! They love it
Centerpiece with Fishing Theme?
How about making miniature magnetic fishing games for each table, using fish made with thin cardstock and paperclips (bare metal) and fishing rods with tiny magnets. Any small, non-metallic container would do for the bowl/pond You could then have sentiments...
Coffee Filters Instead Of Paper Towels
I use kitchen roll to do these jobs. In Europe coffee filters are no way cheaper than this. Even the cheapest ones are about $1.50 for 40! Many things that are cheap in the US are very expensive in Europe eg gasoline which is now up between $8-10 per gallon...
My Frugal Life: Common Sense About Money
I think you are absolutely right about going out by staying in. You can have the best of everything for about 30% of the cost. Your own cooking is also better as you know how everyone likes everything. Take it in turns around the family though, even the worst...
Make Purchases Go a Little Further
Keep on keeping on Robin, you are right in your mind and right in your heart, you are the living proof that money isnt everything. I know it would be nice to have a bit more though, so I hope it comes your way soon!
Crocheted Cup Cake Pincushion
This is a great idea. It has everything I am looking for in a project to teach new skills to my students; simple, useful and good to look at. Thanks very much!
This Year, Recycle Christmas (Update)
What a wonderful inspiration to us all! you all sound quite rightly proud of your fabulous Christmas. Thanks for sharing the joy.
Quick Crochet Ski Cap
Looks great, a quick and easy pattern I can teach my students crochet with it, thanks.
Name Ideas for Pediatric Dental Clinic?
hi here are a few ideas, smile central smile centre happy teeth the tooth fairy
Store Prepared Sauce in Thermos Flask
Great tip, do you find any of the sauces split while they are in the flask? I am from High Bentham and worked in Barrow until 2008 but now living and working in Slovenia! Say Hi to the Lakes for me, I used to drive through them every day!
Using It All - Lemons?
This Christmas I made jars of lemons pickled in brine and bay leaves. They are fantastic in north African and middle eastern dishes like couscous and tagines. they are also very expensive to buy. I also made all my own candied peel for my cakes and desserts...
Cleaning Polypropylene Chairs?
Hi you could try giving them a good scrub with a solution of a capful of biological laundry gel with a capful of bleach in per litre of warm water. Check the label to make sure you it is ok first. Mr Muscle kitchen spray with bleach in the yellow container...
Kenmore Freezer Not Automatically Defrosting?
A couple of ideas that might help 1 check that the drain hole at the back inside the fridge is not blocked. Sometimes they povide a tool to do this but a toothpick or similar will do. Get all the gunge and gunk out so the water can drain away. Thts how it stays...
Can I Use Unbleached Flour in Place of Regular All Purpose?
In short it will be fine and better for you, because who wants to eat bleach?
Disinfecting Wipes for Kitchen and Bath Clean Up
Take care, It is really hard to realize when you are trying so hard to look after yourself and protect your family that you may be doing them more harm than good. The problem is that the rest of the world cannot have your high standards of hygiene so you are...
Planning a Wedding for Under $3000?
I can design wedding stationery and give you instructions so that you can make it up yourself very cheaply with a little help from a couple of people. Just let me know!
Buy Solid Color Gift Wrap and Bags After Christmas
Great tip, thanks for sharing I am off to the shops now will keep it in mind!
Save Time and Money With Home Cooked Meals
Plan, plan, plan! I am just writing this weeks menus and fast food and takeaways are not on them at all. A really great post as the most straightforward advice is always the best.
Avoid Watering Down Your Summer Drinks
Great Idea! cant get more thrifty than using up something you would have thrown away!
Chalk as a Spot Remover?
Have you tried tailors chalk? That is very soft as it is used to mark fabric for cutting out and sewing so it is very soft. Get it from the haberdashers or sewing store.
Cook for Other Families to Save Money
Thats a great idea everyone wins! I do something a little similar. I work in an international school in Europe where everyone, by law, gets a lunch allowance paid. I grow my own vegetables and salads and make my own and 2 other lunches. I pay for the ingredients...
Remember The Leftovers Instead Of The Drive Thru
Yes and the leftovers are often better for you anyway ! as well as enjoying the satisfaction that you have not supported the transnational corps you may keep down your own intake of trans fats.
Once a Week Cooking
Your ideas certainly save money and time. Very precious things both. I do very similar things too, it is especially worthwhile where I live because electricity is half price on weekends! I cook for most of the week, do the laundry and ironing. Its even cheaper...
