Killing Grass in a Rock Walkway?
1 gallon white vinegar, 1 cup table salt, and 1 tablespoon dishwashing liquid. Pour this on the weeds. Or you can just pour Morton table salt on the weeds in between the rocks. Make sure it is mounded or sticking up in mounds at least one inch or so above the...
Plastic Lid Storage Dilemma?
I like those cute little napkin holders you can buy or you can cover a cereal box with pretty paper, or contact paper and cut it in half and then use that, or you could get a cute basket at the thrift shop. It kind of depends on how many you have. Blessings...
Garlic Smell in Towels?
Have you tried putting a cup of vinegar in the rinse cycle of the washing machine and then rinsing again? Blessings, Robyn
Using Almond Bark in Fudge?
Here is a little more info on it, I didnt know either until I looked it up..what a weird name! http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Almond_bark Almond bark (also known as vanilla flavored candy coating) is a chocolate-like confection made with vegetable fats instead...
Finding Free Mattress Sets?
I would not bring a used bed in the house, even if the kids had to sleep on a sleeping bag for a while. But if you are going to it would be freecycle.org and you sign up and then find the local group and join. You first have to offer something, anything, like...
Taylor (Shih Tzu)
What a beautiful story! Poor baby- having to go through living in four different homes. I am so glad you found him! What a sweet face and a beautiful outcome. Thank you so much for rescuing this darling baby! It looks as if he is so perfectly content!
My Frugal Life: Coupons and Swaps
You are doing so many wonderful things! I am going to check out some of the places you mentioned. I love all your ideas! Blessings, Robyn
Removing Hair Dye from Hands?
I found a link that said that if you take a bowl full of water and mix with 1 teaspoon dawn or other dish washing soap, and rub it with a cloth gently it will take it off. Rinse when done. Another way is to use toothpaste: Apply some toothpaste on the stain...
In Memory Of Pixie (Cat)
I am so sorry for your loss, it is hard to lose a pet. What a beautiful cat she was. I am so glad she had your love and care her whole life...such a blessing. One of my cats, Peanut, an orange cat, who is a sweet young man, follows me everywhere I go. He even...
Tigger (Maine Coon)
What a darling story! They are something else arent they? My house just would not be the same without my cats, dogs, and other assorted pets! Blessings, Robyn
Mickey (Cat)
So sweet! I love the way the coupons are so organized and MIckey is just sitting there, watching over and protecting them all! Such a lovely girl! Blessings, Robyn
My Frugal Life: Beware of Sales!
I enjoyed reading this! I love the point you made here. You are so right!
Remedy for Sore Tongue?
I use orabase paste at the store. The paste kind not only numbs the canker sore but it creates a patch where no food can touch it.
Homemade Pet Odor Remover?
You can take some baking soda and sprinkle it over the smelly areas. Let it sit overnight. The next day, vacuum the baking soda. The smell will also be gone. Also when washing the dogs laundry put some baking soda in with the wash, and also you can do this...
Taking Photos of Items to Sell on Craigslist?
From what I have seen on Craigslist you have nothing to worry about. Most of the photos there are sub quality. (IMHO). (In My Humble Opinion). Here is an article that tells what macro mode is on a digital camera. I didnt even know this. So, ehow.com is a great...
Tool (Blue Heeler)
Sweet! That is so unusual that he loves tool boxes.....I love the name! He looks so happy on the water!
Mixed Breeds and Hybrid Dogs?
I am thinking how cute that mix would be, a Yorkie and a Chihuahua...how adorable! :)
French Bread Scrambled Eggs
I never would have thought of banana bread and cinnamon bread...thank you for that!
Discontinued Wallpaper?
Have you tried looking at this place: http://www.wallpapermore.com/ Blessings, Robyn
Tea Tree Shampoo for Dogs with Yeasty Skin Buildup
It is so true that you never need to use full strength tea tree oil on pets...always dilute it. If you have any concerns and especially if yours is one of the breeds of dogs that might be sensitive to many things, such as corgis or greyhounds, then you certainly...
Baby Gorilla (Buffalo Zoo)
So adorable! I spent a lot of time at our zoo in Fort Worth when I was young watching the gorillas! They are so amazing! Look how cute this baby is! Blessings, Robyn
Thrifty Facial Moisturizer?
I used to use three things when my skin needed a moisturizer. I would wash with either dove or ivory hand soap, the bar kind you buy for the bath tub. Then I would take a small amount of olive oil and rub into my face, I would then tissue it off. Then I would...
Quick and Easy Mold Removal from Walls
That was a great video, I am going to look into getting that product!
Tigger (Cat)
What a precious moment in time captured forever! Such a good job! That is why I keep the camera by our bed hanging on the wall! I love capturing moments like these! They are so beautiful and so happy together!
Nukka (Dog)
I have noticed that my dogs love to see what the kids are into! Especially when they are doing something like a board game. The older ones eventually get out of this habit but the younger one actually was almost playing a game of twister with them once! This...
Bathing a Parakeet?
I have had no luck getting my Perry to use a bath. I have a small spray bottle and get it full of warm water and give him a couple of squirts with the nozzle on spray setting. He loves it. You can aim above his head and it will fall on him or you can softly...
Treating Dog With a Yeast Infection?
I found this to be a very helpful site in understanding the problem of yeast infections in dogs..... http://www.greatdanelady.com/articles/systemic_yeast_mini_course.htm Also earthclinic.com has a pet section. I see that a lot of the time it is an allergy to...
Shopping for Comfortable Clothes for Female Nursing Home Patient?
Here is a company that makes clothes just for stroke patients who are recuperating in a nursing home. http://www.comfortclothing.com/ Blessings, Robyn
4 Year Old Lab Started Peeing in the House?
Has her diet changed? Is there some chemical that you have in the house that might be sparking this reaction? Take the dog to the vet. Also, you might look at his food, the dog food you feed her. You may need to find a food that doesnt have a lot of grain and...
Energy Efficient Griddle Choice?
An electric griddle would be better because you unplug it each time you get finished using it to cook with. Even appliances that are turned off use some electricity as long as they are still plugged into the wall. Blessings, Robyn
Best Ultra Sonic Cleaning Liquid?
Here is a recipe to make your own ultrasonic cleaner, using dish soap, water and ammonia. It is 2 cups water, 1 tsp ammonia and 2 tbsp of dishwashing detergent. (0ne without bleach.) http://www.ehow.com/how_5243883_make-homemade-ultrasonic-cleaning-solution...
Nail Polish Remover on Table?
I found about the same thing as Luana M. Here it is: To repair the area, the polish remover must be removed with sandpaper, and the appropriate surrounding stain color then applied to the damaged area. Though more work is required to do so, the entire tabletop...
Growing Cacao Plants?
I found this information on growing this plant..it is at this link: http://www.ehow.com/how_2104210_grow-cacao.html It sounds like a wonderful plant to grow! Blessings, Robyn
My Frugal Life: Frugal Forever
This is an amazing post. I am serving more soup this year, it is one of my favorites! I had no idea about the vinegar or cabbage I am so glad I read these posts! Blessings, Robyn
Embellished Dollar Store Scarf
That fringe is beautiful. I cut out tons of scarves from the fabric bin at Walmart. I just made some that were red with white stars on them. They are, as the expression goes, loud...but they are beautiful! I am going to try this as I love felt and it would...
Train Your Dog With A Choker Chain Collar
I remember studying how to do this a long time ago. I went to a number of obedience competitions as a younger person. I have seen great results with a choke chain, however still, I like the motivation of clicker training, where instead of the chain, you use...
Cooper (Beagle)
What a little blessing he is! I am so glad you have found such a lovely friend! Blessings, Robyn
Mr. Black and Tiger (Domestic Shorthair)
Such a delightful post! Give lots of hugs and gentle pats to these two darlings! Love you both Mr. Black and Tiger! From our Cat house to yours! (The photo below features Peanut, now named affectionately Professor Nut. PNut for short....he is such a character...
Watch For Pests In Secondhand Items
Here is where to go if you do accidentally get infested. http://helpihavebugs.com/ Advion roach baits work wonderful. I order them all the time. I am practically free of them finally but I buy them for friends. I have used the gel bait which is great but I...
Tracey (Cat)
You were so smart to do that with the olive oil and the yogurt! What a lovely girl she is! Blessings, Robyn
Best Memories of Christmas
That is so darling! I love the memories you shared! My aunt used to tell us kids that there was a Boar Hog back in the garage so we would never putter and mess around in that part of the garage. It was all dark and it was boarded up and there were dangerous...
Syrup (French Bulldog)
That is so funny! I love how he behaves! What a face! Lots of love and pats to you, Syrup! Blessings, Robyn
Organizing a Small Bedroom?
There are lots of way to store things, and hide the fact that there is storage. One of my favorites is to make a table out of a waste receptacle, put a wooden topper on it and cover with a tablecloth. This makes excellent storage. You can use plastic storage...
Plastic Cover Left Table Sticky?
Here is a link about what to do if plastic is burned onto the wood....some of these might work with your situation. http://www.ehow.com/how_5709273_remove-burnt-plastic-wood.html Hope this helps. Blessings, Robyn
Weight Watchers Diet Exchange Plan Booklet?
I looked on wikianswers and found that the curves diet plan offers a similar exchange list. Here is their website: http://news.curves.com/press+releases/30+Day++Plan/ Here is the regular Weight Watchers Webpage. While I was there I subscribed to their newsletter...
Selecting Coffee?
I would, if I were you, buy a really quality coffee, like Duncan Donuts French Vanilla coffee, it comes in a bag and it is like 7 dollars... (could be more or less). Then I would mix half of that with a really cheap kind of coffee that you like. These are the...
Treating a Dog's Yeast Infection?
For this a vet trip is needed. You will need pills, to take, a couple of them and a special bath. The vinegar, etc is kind of a help but will not cure the yeast infection. A vet is the only way to go with this. After having said this, here is a site that explains...
Reviews of Eden Pure Space Heater?
We are renting to own a heater from Aarons that is probably like the Eden Pure. You can set things on top of it and it stays cool on the top. The heater is wonderful. Blessings, Robyn
Recycled Plastic Lid Photo Ornament
This is so adorable! I am going to make one and put some of those beautiful pearl colored buttons on each corner. Thank you so much! Blessings, Robyn
Snow Scene Decoration
This is very beautiful. I would use Epsom salts for the snow, because Epsom salts look so much like snow it is unbelievable! This is such a beautiful craft, I am going to make one! Thank you for sharing! Blessings, Robyn
Helping a Child Overcome a Fear of Dogs?
I would not totally try to squash this fear. Many children get bit by dogs each year. Here is a few links I am sharing with you. I have enjoyed them immensely over the years: The first is part of a dvd that leerburg sells. Just click the button that says play...
Training a Pit Bull Not to Bite
Here is an excellent site that discusses things about all matters pit bull: http://www.pbrc.net/ What age is your pit bull and what toys does it have that you put in its mouth when it starts biting? They love to teethe and they have a lot of strength in their...
Sunshine and Blue Moon (Parakeets)
They are so darling! All of them are dears! I have a soft spot in my heart for birds. Blessings, Robyn
Santa Dolls as Christmas Decoration
So adorable! I would have never thought of something so sweet and clever! Blessings, Robyn
In Memory of Willow (Chihuahua)
What beautiful memories you have had together! Willow will always be with you as long as you think of and remember her. What a beautiful girl! Blessings, Robyn
Hoku (Black Cat)
My red tabby cat PNut likes to follow me and supervises everything I do in the tub while I am taking a bath. He so wants to get in but hasnt yet. I have another cat, Jerry, that seems a little less interested in following me around. Your cat Hoku is so sweet...
Samantha (Jack Russell/Rat Terrier)
I remember a neighbor had a schnauzer that got attacked like that, in the same way with the same results, from when the Schnauzer would always tease the lab. After a while the lab grabbed it by the neck and shook it. It was nearly killed, but it survived. She...
Homemade Suet
One of my best memories is when I used to boil water, crisco and sugar together. After boiling it I would pour in oatmeal. I would also add slices of bread. I would put this in a butter container and hang it lopsided from the fence. At the time, I could see...
Soup and Bread Mixes as Christmas Gifts
I am impressed how nice the bags look and I am going to do this too! Thank you so much for the great photographs! Blessings, Robyn
Getting Rid of Fruit Flies?
This is a variation on the Fruit Fly Motel. Make a fruit fly flytrap by putting a small amount of a banana in a shallow dish, cover it with a plastic wrap, stretching and holding it with a rubber band. Pierce some holes on the cover. Attracted to the smell...
Shandee (Tortoiseshell Cat)
So sweet! I had a foster once that was a dilute tortoiseshell kitten and it looked just like this one....how adorable your darling is!
What Breed is My Dog?
What a darling, and I do see some chow in him around the face. I am thinking some kind of spaniel or such is in him too...either way, he is adorable...such a sweet loving little face. I notice his legs are not that long, which is why I am wondering if he has...
Jett (American Crow)
Crows can be like ferrets, they like to hide things in their nests that strike them as fancy. They are amazing birds! Blessings, Robyn
Aggressive Pit Bull/Boxer Puppy?
You can either decide to keep them separated or you can rehome the pup. Either way would work. I would probably get used to having to separate a dog from a young child no matter the breed of the dog. Keeping them separated is the way to work with him but not...
Aggressive Pit Bull/Boxer Puppy?
As an add on to my last post. The puppy is not being spiteful. When he pees in his house after being yelled at, which is not the way to train a AST, he is showing fear and submission from your yelling at him ASTs love their humans and want to make them happy...
Getting Rid of Fungus Gnats?
Hairspray will kill them if you are dealing with just a few. . Mix a solution of 1 cup balsamic vinegar and 2 or 3 tbsp. of Dawn dish soap into a small cup or several small cups. The gnats will be attracted to it and climb in. Or you could save jars and clean...
Metallic Garland Beads As Candy Canes
Here, as I promised, is a photo! Blessings, and have a Merry Christmas! Robyn
What Breed are My Dogs?
They are so adorable.They are going to be such joys! They are going to give you lots of love and laughter!
Metallic Garland Beads As Candy Canes
I find some of them in the birthday party isle in the store, the ones that the kids put on their necks. These are the ones I have been using but I only get the color ones that are Christmas colored like silver, green, red, etc. I will put a pic on here as soon...
Metallic Garland Beads As Candy Canes
In answer to the question above from chef4u about reknotting the ends of the beads, these types of beads do not move along on the strings, but instead, they remain the same when you cut them. I will go and get a photo so you can see what I mean. That is a very...
Styrofoam Santa?
First, here is a link that shows how to make a santa claus out of a styrofoam cup. http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20061205084707AAAsX57 I found out that a low heat or regular heat glue gun is best for holding them together. Hope this helps. I could...
Using Vinegar on Car Windows to Prevent Ice?
I have heard that often. I would try not to get it on the paint though. Vinegar seems to oxidize or ruin a paint job but it is an excellent window cleaner. I am a great big fan of vinegar! The recipe is three parts of vinegar to one part of water. It is necessary...
Reusing Dry Dog Food Bags?
I use mine for particularly heavy trash items such as kitty litter. It will not break like most trash bags will break. Blessings, Robyn
Keeping Fleas Off a Dog?
Hi, Frontline is the worst product to use. I used to use it all the time and I think they did something to the formula. It is useless now. Buy the other forms of flea topical treatments at the vet. None of them at the store are safe. Dont use frontline. Also...
The Great Room Swap
You have done a wonderful job indeed! This was a challenge and you met it completely! I am very impressed and I am going to start collecting yarn this way. I never had a way to store it before. Our house has no closets! Blessings and a thumbs up! Robyn
Growing a Lemon Tree for Seed in a Container?
Hi, I have sent lots of links chock full of information on planting lemon seeds. Remember if you want to clean your own potting soil, heat it to 160 degrees in the oven and keep it that way for 30 minutes once the soil is heated to that degree. Or you could...
Shinook (Jack Russell Terrier)
What a delightful and unexpected pet photograph! Love to see when different species get along with one another! Blessings, Robyn
Ellee (Sheltie)
That picture catches such a whimsical and wondering expression! Love it! Ellee you are so beautiful! Blessings, Robyn
Removing Facial Hair?
I was using thehomemade Nads or the 4 dollar facial tube of Nads with cloth at Walmart, but they dont carry it anymore or they are always out. I tried that sandpaper thing, and it works. I only remove facial hair on my eyebrows with this thing. I got the sand...
Paint Roller Snowmen
I just came back to look at these again..I shared them on facebook and they were a hit...they make me smile just seeing them!
Digby (Pig)
How beautiful Digby is! So adorable with your lovely daughter! Such a precious moment caught on film!
Use Bottle Caps As Checkers
I would watch that the ones you use for preschoolers do not go through a toilet paper roll. Anything that can go through a toilet paper roll can go downn a preschoolers throat and choke them. You cannot be too careful!
Use Bottle Caps As Checkers
When I used to volunteer at Petsmart for the local animal shelter, they would use these, with a hole drilled in them and put on a string, hung in the cat cages. They really love these toys. Also I am going to start learning how to paint little roses, etc on...
Removing Mold from Upholstered Couch?
I found this link, it involves rubbing alcohol, and make sure and use a mask and gloves... http://www.ehow.com/how_6386978_remove-mold-couch.html Also when it is dry, I would always spray it with a mixture of tea tree oil and water, about a cap full of tea...
Substituting Evaporated Milk for Whole Milk?
Yes you can substitute that for whole milk in mashed potatoes. Use it the same amount as you would whole milk. The only difference between evaporated milk and real milk is that it has been heated and made to be thicker. It is just not as tasty to drink straight...
Getting Babies Vaccinated?
Thank you very much for all your responses. I appreciate it and it have given me a good idea of what the issues are! Blessings, Robyn
Nemo (Ragdoll Tabby)
When I first saw this darling I wondered if he was a Ragdoll Tabby. How beautiful! I have a cat that does the Nip thing too. He will come up to my hand before I go to sleep and nip my hand to get me to rub his back. He wont accept being patted anywhere except...
Garden Accents: How to Add Charm Without...
I am saving these in my notes! I like the birdbath and flowers underneath and the dry streambed. They are great! Robyn
