Temporarily Cover Car Windows with Shrink...
Very cool. Im glad to hear it worked. Thanks for sharing a great tip.
Garlic Cauliflower
I didnt see this until now. What a bummer, I am sorry you didnt like it. I am going to change the recipe because bulbs of garlic can vary greatly in size and flavor. Thanks for the feedback.
Coffee Flan
nolanfinb- Yes, thanks for pointing this out. When I made this recipe, I also made regular flan in muffin tins. In order to get the flan out of the muffin tins I had to dump them all into a casserole and then plate them. In this case all of the sauce was in...
17th Birthday Ideas?
Have a dance party! If you have room in your house, push the furniture off to the side and get your groove on. Make a theme, 70s Disco, 80s, zombies. Tell people to dress up. You could decorate with black lights (you can get the light bulb variety for fairly...
House Training an Abused Dog?
Here is a comment from Sheril on Facebook - When do they go? After eating or before meals. At that time you decided on before they go in the house take them for a walk and say go pee, then praise them when they go outside. They will associate pee with praise...
Homemade Flour Tortillas
April - Even though there is no yeast, the dough needs time to rest so that the gluten forms.
Smoke Detector Won't Stop Beeping?
As I understand it, hardwired smoke detectors also have a back up battery. If you havent already, try and remove the battery. I hope this helps.
Mama Sue's Sausage Stew
Hi, yes, thank you for pointing that out. You can put a 1-2 cups of water or broth depending on how much broth you like. My mom always made it with very little liquid but I have been adding more and more to this recipe as that is what my husband prefers. I...
Planning a Wedding and Reception on $3000 or Less?
Tissue paper flowers are super easy to make and inexpensive. Make big ones and hang them from the ceiling.
Take Your Garden With You
Thanks for sharing. I have been wanting to get a container garden started for myself. This has inspired me to get working on it.
Moving With Elderly Cats?
Hi Lisa, Here is some feedback we got on Facebook, I hope it helps: Ellen- Put them in a carrier with food and water or let them sleep in the back seat if theyll do it. August 20 at 12:00am · Like Susie - Pay a visit to your Vet. Ask him/her for advice & if...
Ideas for Girly- Girl 14th Birthday In September?
When I was younger, there was late night rock-n-bowl and lock-ins at the roller rink. Maybe your town has something like this that your parents would be okay with?
Easter Basket Improved
Thanks for sharing this great idea. I was just brainstorming ideas on how I could make Easter healthier for my 2 year old.
Extend the Life of Child's Water Bottle
I am curious to know how this holds up through washings? Does the tape start to peel or look bad?
Planting Cantaloupe?
You can start seeds indoors in March and transplant them around May or when the weather is warm with no chance of frost at night. You can sow them straight in the garden but many people have better luck when pre-sprouting them indoors.
Substituting Evaporated Milk for Whole Milk?
If you want a creamier taste, you can use an equal amount of evaporated milk but it you want it the same as whole milk dilute 1:1, so 1/4 cup evaporated milk and 1/4 cup water.
Sharpen Razors with Denim
I dont understand what you mean by Then do it 20 times in the other direction. Can you explain. Thanks.
When Can Babies Sit Up Alone?
I agree with moseley3, ask your doctor. All babies develop at their own pace but your doctor will know if there is any cause for concern. I know my son started to do an army crawl around 8 months but at this time I think I was still worried about him falling...
11th Birthday Party Ideas?
I think a spa party sounds lovely. She should ask her best friend if she would attend her party even if it was spa themed. Maybe play some games first and then to spa after?
How to Remove Tar from Skin
Haha! I bet that wasnt fun for you but your boys sure do look like they had a good time. :) What a cute picture.
Coffee Can Baked Chicken
This sounds like a good recipe but I worry about the use of the can. Most cans have a film of BPA resins covering the inside. Studies have found that BPA exposure may cause multiple health problems, including reproductive disorders, diabetes and cardiovascular...
Keeping Cat from Climbing My Screens?
There is a screen replacement you can buy that wont get ruined if your cat scratches it. I found it here on Amazon, they also sell it at home improvement stores, like Lowes or Home Depot. http://www.amazon.com/New-York-Wire-70587-Screening/dp/B000CSGFAY/ref...?tag=thriftyfun0b-20
Using Craigs List?
On the homepage of craigslist for your city there is a post to classifieds button on the upper right just under the Craigslist header. Also when you are in the section for where you want to post, i.e.: For Sale: household, there will be a Post button in the...
Ants Climbing Up Posts Into the House?
Im not sure how well if will keep up in the rain but I have heard that a chalk line will deter the ants. Draw a chalk line around each post and see if that stops them.
Small Coin Envelopes to Use for Rice at Wedding?
Actually, it is a myth that rice hurts birds: https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/against-the-grain/
Yogurt Flapjacks
I feel the same way about pancakes. I will have to try them. I have been making pancakes for my 1 year old son lately, these seem to have a nice healthy twist. Thanks for sharing.
Finish Your ATM Transaction
My friends who were visiting from Japan just had $600 dollars stolen from them in San Francisco. They said there were a couple of guys working the scam. Basically, a guy watched them punch in their pin and when they walked away and it was asking if they wanted...
Cornstarch, Vinegar and Water for Window Cleaning
I am curious to know how the cornstarch helps? I have used vinegar and newspaper before but never tried cornstarch. Does it work on grit?
Dealing with An abusive Husband?
Here is the number for the National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233. Maybe you could call them and they can help you figure out how to get out. It sounds like you know what you need to do. Yes it will be hard, but like you said before you were happier...
Making a Polar Bear from Household Rubbish?
One way you could do it is cut out the shape of a polar bear from cardboard then glue on the rubbish? This would be an easy way to keep the shape of the polar bear and the cardboard would hopefully be sturdy enough. I hope this helps. Good luck, sounds like...
Setting Fabric Dye?
Ive heard that soaking it in cold water and salt works. Also Ive heard the same for 1 cup of vinegar in cold water. But these methods may not work on cottons. Rit sells a dye fixative. Maybe try the salt or vinegar, if the fabric still bleeds look into getting...
Using an Oil Treatment on Permed Hair?
I did a quick search online and it looks like you would only want to use a hot oil treatment if you wanted to relax your perm or reverse it. Here is some good feedback on Thriftyfun for another member that had a similar problem: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf12039792...
8th Grade Graduation Party Ideas?
Some yard games could be fun, like croquet, volley ball. Water balloon fights can be fun at any age. I wouldnt worry too much about it. As long as you have good food and beverages, music and good company. I am sure everyone will have a good time.
Cook Right In Cans
Great idea for when youre in a bind but I would worry about using this cooking method all the time since cans have a film of BPA resins covering the inside. Studies have found that BPA exposure may cause multiple health problems, including reproductive disorders...
Homemade Ricotta Cheese
Thanks for sharing, how fun and interesting! I love knowing how to make things that I would usually buy at the store.
Repurposing an Old Cassette Tape Holder?
If there is anyway to remove the dividers, you could drill holes into them and hang earrings from it. If you cant remove them the you could attach it to the wall then hang necklaces from it.
Biddeford Electric Blanket Power Cord?
They sell controllers on their website: https://www.biddefordblankets.com/collections/all
Making a Gender Reveal Cake
It was so sweet of him to want to make that cake for us. Here is a photo of our little family.
Keeping Feet Soft and Callous Free?
Ive never heard of using a sponge, but I know once my feet are callous free I can keep them that way by slathering them with lotion and then wearing socks to bed.
Repair Shop for Singer Sewing Machine in Toronto?
I have never actually brought my broken sewing machine in to get fixed, so I am not sure how much it will cost. I did find this place and saw it was in Toronto. http://mcbridesewingmachinerepair.ca/
Christmas Card Help?
Naughty or Nice? In our family its a little bit of both. Laughing all the Way Ho Ho Ho
Choosing Curtains?
Green will give you a more holiday feel and is a bit dark for my taste. But, if you like a rich cozy type of atmosphere, this might be the color for you. I tend to like white as an accent to red. It helps brighten up a room that has dark accent walls. A sandy...
Ham and Broccoli Pockets
These look great, I wil have to figure out a way to make them without cheese. You would probably need some sort of sauce so they wouldnt be dry.
Use Bandannas Instead of Washcloths
When my son was younger, I liked using bandanas instead of washcloths. When we were traveling, I could always clean up his messes, washout the handkerchief and set it out to dry on the dashboard of the car. It would be dry in under an hour.
Flattening Your Belly Postpartum?
I tried a cheap workout type compression band postpartum. It really helped support my belly and I think it also helped my belly flatten back up. The only problem with the one I got was the fabric wasnt breathable (Since I think it is designed to make you sweat...
What is This Plant? (Plumeria/Frangipanni)
It looks like it is a Plumeria. It can get beautiful blooms. It likes dry sandy soil, so dont water it too much, wait for the soil to dry completely out before giving it water.
Mini Raspberry Cheesecakes
These are delicious! Thank you for sharing the recipe! This will become a favorite in my home for sure!
Growing Cantaloupes from Seed?
Cantaloupes grow best on hills. You can start out planting 4-5 seeds per hill and then thin them. Make 3 foot wide hills and space them 5 feet apart with 2-3 plants per hill.
Spirit in the Ocean (Kee Beach, Kauai, Hawaii)
Wow! That is neat, I thought it was a photoshopped photo. Very cool that it happened by accident.
Old Fashioned Flower Arrangement
Not to mention that they look great with the beautiful green wall in the background!
Halloween Costume: Carmen Miranda
You did an amazing job! You look just like her. I am very impressed to your attention to detail. : )
How to Peel a Pineapple
michawnpita, The great thing about doing it this way is that it wastes less then the typical way of peeling the pineapple and you get pretty fast at doing it once you get the hang of it. I would guess you get about 20% more fruit this way.
Abusive Husband?
1-800-799-SAFE (7233) is the number for the National Domestic Violence Hotline. The can help you make a safety plan, and help you find services in your area. You should call them and/or check out their website: http://www.thehotline.org/ There are services...
