Chop and Store Whole Bag of Nuts
I do this too. I store pecans, almonds, walnuts and cashews all chopped up and ready to go on the shelf in my freezer. When I first open the bag I will chop all of them and then put in the freezer to keep fresher till needed. Saves having to drag out the food...
Change the Batteries in Your Programmable Thermostat
Thank You for the info never knew there was a battery in there!
Bake Christmas Cookies in Stages
I do a lot of baking for other people and this is the way I always do it. I will make up to 6 different kinds of cookie dough one day and get most of the mess out of the way. The next day I spend baking them, and the third day if I have made cut outs decorating...
Hanging Outdoor Christmas Lights?
On my old house I used the special clips but they were a pain to put up and take down every year. When I moved into my new house the previous owner had hooks along the roof. Its great they stay up all year long and it is so easy to attach the lights. If you...
Hershey Kiss Letter?
This doesnt call for a letter but thought it might help you. they are called stress bags I use to send them to my girls when in college. A Gift of Stress Relief! Its a small plastic lace bag (Ill use a piece of lace material instead for a prettier touch) and...
Removing Bio Gel Nails?
I would strongly suggest you have them professionally removed. I had nails professionally done for a wedding but afterward had too much trouble working with them on. I decided to take them off myself and nearly destroyed my natural nails. Over a year later...
A Dollar a Year for Birthdays
My mother in law always did this. With 5 sons, 5 daughters in law and then the grandkids and great grandkids it was just easier for her. We always knew what we were getting and unless she got the years wrong (which happened once or twice lol) you knew how much...
I Saw a White Deer?
Yup when I lived in new york my parents had deer in the back yard all the time and once they had a white one. They are for real!
Importance of Using a Potty Chair When Potty Training
Growing up we always had a small step stool to elevate our feet. To this day my kids and I still use a small bench. The only problem is my kids found it difficult when they went to college to get use to not having it! same with when on vacation. If you have...
Ripening Green Tomatoes Inside
Dont forget though with those green tomatoes you can make green tomato relish and my families all time favorite Fried green tomatoes ~ they like those almost more than the red ones!
Chicken Lays Green Eggs?
Why do your chickens lay green eggs? For green eggs and ham of course! :) Sorry couldnt help it that is the first thing that popped into my head when I read this. But I found it interesting to read that some chickens do lay green and blue and yellow eggs!
Filters for a 4-Cup Coffee Pot?
I have a 4-cup coffee maker also and found filters at Walmart you have to search but they usually always have them.
Packing Kids For Multi Day Trips
Okay so the first thing I thought of when reading this is if he is going on a mission trip mismatched clothes are not going to matter! They have bigger issues to deal with. My second thought was any teen would be embarrassed by this and dont the clothes get...
Pierogie Recipes?
My mom always made them from scratch and filled them with either mashed potatoes and cheese, prunes (yes prunes, they were delicious!) or well rinsed and drained sauerkraut. She use to fry up a huge pan of bacon till crisp and then fry thin sliced onions in...
Salad Bar Garden Bed
I love this! Having a bad back and bad knees my first thought was no bending! Wish I had room for one!
Remember To RSVP To Invitations
I always RSVP but besides it being polite there are reasons for this people! The last invite I got was to a bridal shower where the bride to be had personalized engraved favors for each of the ladies. If you came but hadt RSVPd you didnt get a favor. These...
Plan Ahead When Shopping
Your right about the BOGOs (buy one get one free) I use to work in a grocery store and they would sometimes jack the price so you werent really saving as much as you thought. Also, usually this is only on brand names and if you are into buying the store brand...
Check Freecycle Before You Buy
I think it might depends on who is in charge of your local freecycle. In our group you have to wait a certain length of time after joining before asking for something and if you get too greedy and ask for a bunch of stuff you will be kindly reminded it is a...
Paper Or Plastic Bags?
I have thought about using the cloth bags but find I have so many uses for the plastic and paper bags. I do a lot of ebaying and use the plastic bags for packing and the paper ones for wrapping the boxes for shipping. I also use the plastic ones for lining...
Use Pine Needles for Mulch
Pine needle mulch is great. My brother actually owns a landscaping business and sells/ uses pine needle mulch for all his customers.
Shop Once a Week
Since I no longer have the use of a car during the week I have become a weekend shopper. I have to fit all my errands into the weekend. I have found that I spend less money since I now sit down with the ads, plan meals for the week and make a list for each...
Use Plastic Grocery Bags for Packing Material
I have used plastic bags for packing for some time now. It is the cheapest way to do it, lightweight and works great. I pack and send cookies several times a year and send care packages to my daughter in college. The bags are easy to get into corners of boxes...
Take Pictures on the First and Last Day of School
My kids are now grown and out of college but I always took a picture of them the very first day of school every year - starting with preschool right through till there last day of sr. high. I have a picture also of them getting off the bus from kindergarten...
Ceiling Fan Facelift
Wow great idea! Was just looking at mine the other day thinking how much I hate the way it looks but you know some paint just might do the trick! Thanks for the idea!
Toilet Keeps Clogging?
We had just moved into our new home and found the same problem in our second bathroom. Every day we were plunging it out. My husband did everything to try and find the problem even taking the toilet off and looking for problems. We ended up calling a plumber...
Banana Splits for Valentine's Day
What a great memory/tradition for your kids. My husband would never go for this but me bring it on. lol
Save the Peach Juice from Canned Peaches
Yum! I want to go out and buy peaches just so I can try this! I buy the Snapple peach ice tea all the time but hate the fact it has so many calories. This might be a good alternative. Thanks!
Use Christmas Lights Year Round
In my neighbor hood also you get fined having lights up after the holiday but I think if they were color coordinated with the holiday (red valentines, green St. Pats) it might be okay. Love all these ideas!
Ask Butcher To Make Sale Roasts Into Ground Beef
Being as I use to work in a meat dept. you should ask them to run something through the machine first before putting your meat in. The first thing coming out of the machine will not be what you bought(could be pork, could be lunch meat from the deli grinding...
Coloring Popcorn?
I remember my mom buying the colored popcorn kernels and when you popped it just the hulls were colored ~ pretty but not really what we were expecting.
Donate School Clothes to the Schools
I see some others have suggested it also but I will repeat to say that when I worked in the elementary schools the nurse needed clothing all the time. Not just for accidents, but if some child spilled soup or juice all over their clothes or that sort of thing...
Keeping Bugs Out of Plastic Food Containers?
When I moved to the house we are in now I suddenly was faced with bugs in my pantry. I use the freezer method freezing everything possible - rice, oatmeal, pasta, flour, sugar, etc. Every couple of months I take everything out of my pantry wipe it down well...
Fabric Envelopes for a "Cash Only" Budget System
If you click on the more of my projects link you will see she sells them. As a thrifty person little to expensive for me but if you are crafty google fabric envelopes and it will give you all sorts of sites to show you how to make them.
Saving Money on Packed Lunches
Having worked as a lunch school aide for k - 4th grade for 14 years I can tell you kids throw out a ton of stuff. Packing a full sandwich, cookies, fruit, maybe some carrots and a drink, chances are your little one is not going to eat all this, even if they...
Use Magic Eraser for Streak Free Glass
Had to laugh as I was just checking the box today to see just what is in them that is so magical. I have never tried them on windows but you can be sure I am going to! I have tried everything for my windows and nothing seems to work so I am crossing my fingers...
Mr. Clean Magic Eraser For The Kitchen
To Linda, I just read someone in another thread about Magic erasers say she uses them on her windows and it leaves them streak free. I have not tired it yet but since nothing else works I am going to give it a go!
Uses for Egg Shells?
I am confused as one poster says save egg shells for snails as they eat them for the calcium and the other is saying scatter them to keep the snails away. I want to get rid of the snails so if I scatter egg shells will it attract them to eat the shells or keep...
Organize Grocery Coupons By Aisle
I just moved so am not familiar with the store layouts at all but as I make my grocery list I group things such as meat, veggies, dairy. I put a star next to an item I have a coupon for and paperclip the coupons to my list it doesnt make it a whole lot easier...
Prefilling Coffee Filters
I am wondering about coffee grounds that might stick to the bottom of the filter and then you would have grounds in your coffee. I am not a coffee drinker but my husband is and I just prepare it the night before. As far as losing flavor? I have no idea but...
Repairing Carpet Dents?
I think it sometimes depends on the carpet before I moved I was able to use my iron ~ I placed a dish towel over the dent and then my iron and blasted it with steam I then toke a spoon to help fluff up the fibers it looked great! When i moved to my new home...
Keeping Pests Out Of The Pantry
I toss bay leaves on shelves also and cotton balls with mint extract on them. I also put dry goods in my freezer for 48 hours when I bring them home and some things I dont use often just leave in the freezer till I need them.
Start Your Day With a List
My husband jokes that I make lists of my lists! I love lists!! I always have a list for everyday, for the week and for the month! I make out my list for the month of things I want to accomplish from there every week I make a list and pick things from the monthly...
Zesty Fried Green Tomatoes
Dip in beaten eggs and then seasoned bread crumbs then fried in bacon grease (back in the old days LOL) or Virgin Olive Oil is what I do them in now. Yum! I miss my garden this year and would love to taste this old time favorite.
Remedy for Too Much Perfume
Not everyone is trying to cover up body odor with perfume. In fact I think most who dont care enough to shower everyday could care less about perfume or aftershave. I personally love to walk by someone who smells wonderful it can literally make my day! But...
Organizing Magazines in the Bathroom
When I was growing up my dad (who was a carpenter) made a wooden magazine rack and attached it to the side of the vanity with screws. It was very handy and always kept the bathroom neat and uncluttered. I am sure you could just as easy attach one to the wall...
Cleaning Swiffer Dusters
I too have started washing the hand held swiffer duster (not the floor swiffer) I just put a little Dawn detergent on it and swish it in about an inch of warm water in my sink. It is amazing the dirt/dust that comes off. I then place it on a towel separate...
Use a Dresser as a Planter
Google dresser made into a planter I saw some real cute ideas! Would have never thought to do this but I love it!
Shabby Chic Bedroom Decorating
This is adorable! Makes we wish my girls were little ones again. I like the idea of little bugs for a boys room! You are very creative.
Coffee Stains in Corelle Cups?
I found Mr Clean Magic erasers work great. I also used one with a long handled wooden spoon to clean the inside of my husbands thermos. Wow couldnt believe how bad it was and I clean it every night.
Adding up the Savings at the Grocery Store
I use to use coupons a lot but have found the stores here dont seem to double coupons like where I use to live. I now depend more on sales and loss leaders as Rhonda mentioned and I try more store brands. I was amazed at how good some of Walmarts store brand...
What to Do with 10 Pounds of Ground Beef?
This sounds like a great idea. Although I always buy my ground beef in bulk I never thought to cook it ahead of time before dividing and freezing and getting that great beef broth. Will definitely try this next time.
Freezing Dry Goods
Never had problems in my old house but in this one I started finding bugs right away. I put all my pasta, flour, sugar, nuts, breadcrumbs all that kind of stuff in my freezer. I wiped down the pantry with vinegar added bay leaves and cotton balls with peppermint...
Plan Meals Around Sale Items
I go through the ads, see what is on sale that week, and stock up (like boneless chicken breast for 1.79lb). Then after going through the ads, I make my meal plan for the week ahead with the meat, veggies, etc. on sale. I couldnt afford to do it any other way...
