Stain Removal Took Color Out of Skirt?
I think you can buy permanent fabric markers at Wal-Mart. Im sure I have seen them in the fabric department there. They are kind of expensive though if you only need 1 color. Maybe your dry cleaners could give you suggestions that would work.
Ideas for Getting Heavy Grocery Items into the House?
I dont believe it this lady asks for help on how to get her groceries in the house and she gets advice on how to spend her money and what to buy or not buy. Sweetie maybe you could use a kids wagon if thats in your budget. Maybe there is a pre-teen close that...
Keeping a Fitted Sheet on a Hospital Bed?
The straps that rmagee29 isnt talking about work great. the sheets wont go anywhere with those on. You can also find them at Wal-Mart.
My Frugal Life: Disguising Generic Items
I remember the day my daughter told me that my grandbabies wouldnt eat generic food. They are 3,6,& 9!! They live with me now and eat anything you put in front of them regardless of the label. The main thing I have found that I dont like generic is creamed...
Salvage Grocery Wholesalers In or Near Oklahoma?
I dont want to buy by the truck load but I would like to buy damaged groceries. They used to have a damaged goods store in Chandler, OK, and a damaged goods auction on hwy. 177 outside of Stillwater. I dont know if these places still exist or not.
Refurbishing the Black Finish on a Vintage...
I agree with what everyone else is saying. It would ruin the integrity of your machine if you do anything to it. My mom learned how to sew on a machine just like this, she sewed me a 6 gore skirt with matching vest for her first project. Please leave your machine...
Potty Training a Three Year Old?
Everyone is right shell go when shes ready. I have 2 girls and when they were learning I would turn the water on in the sink and pour a little water down the front ot them to help coax them a little. My oldest one caught on real quick, my youngest one thought...
Name Ideas for a Cleaning, Yard Maintenance and Personal Services Business?
How about Handyman Garys or simply Garys . Your motto might be No job to small.
Inexpensive Storage Bins?
Check at your thrift stores. They usually have baskets of every shape ane size you might be able to use. And they arent very expensive either.
Recipe for International House of Pancakes Spanish Burger Salsa?
I have worked for IHOP for a long time and the sauce you are asking about probably came to them already made in a can or a bag. As much prep work as they do there, they dont have time for make each and every sauce. Even if they did make it themselves, it would...
Keep Baking Soda in Spice Container
I use an empty baking powder can. It has the half lid under the plastic lid. It makes it easier to scoop your measuring spoon in and then scrap off the excess for a perfect level measure.
How Can I Remove Scuffs on Patent Leather Shoes?
I agree with redhatterb. When I was little I had a pair of white patent leather shoes. My mom always had me treat the scuffs with vaseline then keep them in a plastic bag.
Wearing Toning Sneakers?
Im a waitress and on my feet 10-12 hours a day,and love these shoes. I dont know if they toned anything or not, but they sure help my feet, legs and lower back feel better. They do take some time to learn how to walk in them though
Shopping for Electronic Pest Repellents
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I personally think these are a waste of money. Last summer I had mice really bad, so I bought enough of these to go in practically every outlet in my house. I even got the ones that are supposed to send signals through the wiring in the walls. The mice would...
Getting Rid of Rodents in a House?
I had the same problem last summer, they came into my house through my garage. I finally got rid of them by putting out D-Con. Its trays of little green pellets. If you have pets make sure you put the trays where they cant get to them. I havent noticed any...
Colorful Deviled Eggs For Easter
What a neat idea, I bet it would make the kids want to eat them more too.
Reusing Paper Towels
I guess I dont understand, some of you say you dont like using cloth towels because of spreading germs, but you will reuse paper towels. Besides being gross, whats the difference, either way arent you spreading germs.
Place Ice Cube Trays on Cookie Sheet
I put my empty trays on freezer shelf then use a pitcher to fill them. Makes for a lot less mess on the floor and my feet. Not to mention as short as I am its easier than trying to lift the trays filled with water up into the freezer.
Make Your Own Liquid Fabric Softener?
I always do the opposite. Hang clothes on the line till dry, then fluff in the dryer before you fold and put away.
Make Envelopes From Magazines
You could always just open an envelope you already have draw around it and make your own template.
Organizing Coupons
I agree with TXBETTY. I dont understand or believe how you buy $3700 in groceries for $160. Save money with coupons, yes, but that much?!. In the little town where I live we have a locally owned store and a Wal-Mart. Neither of them double, the local guy would...
Make Your Own Fabric Softener Squares
That does seem like a lot of work for fabric softner. I agree with the other posts, Ill keep buying the store brand sheets. I have enough to do without making my own softner sheets too.
Heluva Good Onion Dip?
Just use the envelope of dry onion soup mix to a 16oz container of sour cream. Stir to combine, put in fridge to set for at least an hour.
Crochet Kitchen Towel
Thank you for the picture of how to start the base row on the towel. I too have always wanted to make these but couldnt find a pattern that explained as well as you have. Happy Crocheting!
Ice Cube Trays?
I think that any plastic tray that will flex and drop out the cubes when you turn it upside down. I bought the pastic bucket you are talking about in Wal-Mart last week for about $2. It and the trays were sold seprately in the housewares dept.
Potato and Ham Hash with Eggs
They make a Potatoes OBrien that comes with the oninons and peppers already in them. They are in then frozen food aisle with the other frozen hashbrowns and potatoes. They are even good as a sde dish for breakfast with bacon and eggs too.
Spending Too Much On Take Out Coffee?
The International Delight Iced Coffees are so good. They come in Mocha, Vanilla, and Original flavors. I pay $3.98 for a 1/2 gallon at Wal-Mart. So for at least a week I have an iced coffee every morning for less than the price of 1 iced coffee from McDs or...
Use Fabric Softener Sheets as a Deodorizer
You can also use fabric softner sheets to keep away mosquitos. Wipse your arms and legs with a fabric sheet then put the sheet in your pocket. It will keep the bugs away when you are outside. No more bug bites.
Homemade Frappuccino
This is so good. I am a lover of McDonalds Frozen Mocha Frappe, but at $3.92 a pop it gets really expensive really fast. This tastes so close to their frappe I can hardly tell the difference, the whipped cream gives it that really creamy flavor to punch it...
Packaging Quick Meals
I always wondered why you cant re-microwave those containers. Does anyone know?
Homemade Gift Ideas for Boys?
Why not do the same the thing for him you do for the girls. Only use a ball cap of his favorite team or sport, fill it with maybe hot wheels if he likes those, or are there any kinds of books he likes. I have a 9 year old and he loves WWE wrestling, dinosaurs...
Parking Tip For Shopping With Kids
Not only that but it makes it easier to find your car, and you can park farther over one way or the other to avoid door dings in your car. I always try to park by the cart corrals, if the corral is on my drivers side I will park to farther to the left saving...
Saving Money on Hot Chocolate?
Make your own mix. 8 cup box of powdered milk, 1 lb bag powdered sugar, 1 lb canister non-dairy creamer, 1 lb canister hot cocoa mix (not unsweetened cocoa). Mix altogether keep in air tight container. This lasts forever, and is sooooo good. Mix with hot water...
The Best Hot Chocolate Mix
This is so good and lasts forever. One batch usually gets my family through most of the winter. I have never made it using Nestle Quik though, I have always used a 16 oz canister of Hot Cocoa Mix. I disagree with imaqt1962 too. Generics work well except for...
Removing Packaging From Toys Before Wrapping Them
I love, love, love this idea. I have 3 little ones at my house and a small living room. I can already see the space this will save by doing this, and most of the trash is already gone and Christmas morning isnt even here yet. Thanks
Parking the Toy Cars
What a great idea! My grandson has 100s of hot wheels.That would be a lot of garages, but a few would be neat to have.
Macaroni and Cheese Pizza
This recipe doesnt look complete!! How hot of an oven and how long do we bake this? Covered or uncovered? Im guessing covered at 350 for 20-30 minutes or till mozzerella is melted. Thats about the norm for other recipes similar to this one.
