Getting Rid of Crabgrass?
I think the men mowing also seeded my yard-- however I made it worse by agreeing to scalping in preparation for summer growth. Will never do that again. The grass didnt have the strength to fight off the weed seeds. The other thing I did was insist the height...
Our Mulch Had Poison Ivy In It?
I am also severely allergic to ivy, oak and sumac-- if I get another dose like the last time-- trying to rid my daughters back yard of oak-- I will be in hospital!! Probably in ICU. These folks have given you good advice-- Ill add one more-- hire someone to...
Vanilla Wafer Pie Crust
I do a ginger snap base for a pumpkin cheesecake-- generally the same-- I use butter ( in for a penny, in for a pound) since the caloric cost is the same-- pumpkin pie spices with the crust and TA DA! My grandkids had to taste test until I got it right! have...
A Place for Vitamins and Supplements
I bought a replica of a pie safe from Ace Hardware-- not too big, not too small-- keep all meds, supplements and finger stick glucose supplies all in one place-- not hard to put a lock on , either. So its in a corner of my breakfast room by my chair.
Halloween Costume Ideas
One year I bought some fairly heavy weight fabric stiffner- you know, the stuff you put inside waistbands or lapels-- it is somewhat see thru-- with some ribbon it made a fine vampire cape-- with el cheapo teeth and stuff from the dollar store-- and I still...
Halloween Party Food Ideas?
My DIL had bat cupcakes-- dark icing, cut hershey for ears, candy corn for teeth and m&ms for eyes- a dot in the middle. cute
How Do Credit Unions Stack Up to Other Banks?
I have used Credit Unions for-- 40 plus years. They are pretty much as stated. I have also noticed they are friendlier, more helpful and tend to be interested in your needs-- not the bank needs. The size of the credit union will affect services. The current...
Put Away Money Saved Or It's Not Saved At All
A trick Ive used - any found money - i.e. money unexpected such as a refund - is physically saved. Its amazing how much will total over time. Include your income tax return-- dont let it get spent! Another trick a friend used. She would put all $1 bills in...
Asiatic Lily Not Growing?
Asiatic lilies dont add more leaves as they grow-- they add bulk and strength to their bulb for next year. Its growing! Check your local growers about leaving the bulb in the ground over winter. Let the leaves feed that bulb as long as possible. Also ask the...
Good Soup Recipes?
Cheap vegetable soup--- Any left over veggies and their juices-- pour into a freezable container-- cap-freeze- dont worry about the air space-- next meal or left over veggies-- pour into the same container.. I try to do this all the time. When I decide what...
Making Spreadable Cream Cheese?
I use fat free yogurt to thin the cream cheese to tub like consistancy. You may need to stir it when you get it back out of the refrig. enjoy
Where Can I Buy CleaRx By DVM?
I dont exactly know where to find the products-- but surely there are vet supply places in Canada-- If the other sites dont work-- try vet supply-- The person who has yeast allergy also-- I think shes bang on-- most drugs are tested on animals-- dogs being...
Carrying Powdered Compacts In My Purse?
Like the altoids tin-- I was going to say a bandaid tin-- there is also a small plastic thing from Curad bandaids-- that holds just 3-- that would work also. good luck
Life Without a Garbage Disposal?
I have my first disposal! And I feel guilty when I use it instead of composting....... I used a triangular sink helper (dont know its name)-- but all compostable items( peels, coffee grounds, egg shells crushed, tea bags other non meat/fatty items) went in...
Non-Prescription Sleeping Aids?
As an aside-- do you have any Native American ancestery? Studies have shown that N.A. have different response to CNS (Central Nervous System) drugs-- and Benedryl is one of those-- a minor one, but still one. BTW Tylenol PM has benedryl in it-- My response...
My Frugal Life - Homemade Christmas Gifts
Here is another idea to think about. I began some years ago making or buying a special tree ornament for each family member. Each year another one-- when my grandchildren get married-- they will get a box of their own ornaments for their first christmas tree...
My Frugal Life - My Scottish Ancestors
Thank you Siris-- The more young folks read stories like yours-- I hope they will learn that everything does NOT have to be bought-- RIGHT NOW!-- for that matter-- everything wanted doesnt have to be bought at all. Appreciated your insight.
Lists for Traveling
I reckon Im just lazy-- I have items that I need for every trip-- deoderant-- powder- you got the idea-- extra toothbrush, toothpaste-- comb, brush-- and they stay in my bag-- I use the list too but leaving these items in place just makes sense to me.
Start A Coupon Exchange
Check out the October issue of Consumer Reports at your Library-- have a article on saving money on gas, groceries-- good tips that us oldies have done for years-- but still good....
The Benefits Of Solid Wood Furniture
Actually are much less-- at thrift stores and Salvation Army stores. Your job-- learn to spot the real thing-- and it is a learning thing-- you may need to talk to someone who has made furniture-- but some of the tips include-- dovetail joints-- dust bottoms...
Cheapest Gas in St. Joseph, MO?
AAA on line is supposed to keep a ongoing list-- I dont know for sure youll have that option. October Consumer Reports has a nice article about saving gas and other expenses-- check it out at your library.
Making Antennas for a Bumble Bee Costume?
Try the dollar store for the thingies that are on a head band that slips on the head-- then change them to bee looking. that sounds goofy-- hope it makes sense... You know the look whos to kind of thing--
The Benefits of Wearing Uniforms to School
I echo all of the points-- I voted for uniforms for my grandchildren that were living with me-- and it passed. You are correct about less cost-- and better behavior. There are more schools with uiniforms now than I can remember. So folks-- start bringing it...
Turning Jelly Into Syrup?
You can do as the previous person said-- however, I believe the sugar amount is figured to preserve the juice-- which then allows canning-- I too have had apple jelly syrup- and it isnt bad at all-- however-- In lieu of changing the formulation for jelly to...
Onion Smell in My Apartment?
I keep on hand a spray of citrus (lemon or lime)obtained from a beauty supply house, that helps with any kind of smelly odors-- I spray the returns of my heater/air conditioner-- works wonderfly. I also carry it with me when traveling-- musty motel rooms you...
Uses for Dried Flowers?
Talk to a store that does custom frames-- make a deep frame with a velvet/velveteen insert-- set up your dried flowers and glue or ?? to the velvet-- have them make the frame as air tight as possible-- Im sure theyve done something simular before. hope this...
Learning to a Play an Appalachian Harp?
See if google will yield Eureka Springs, Arkansas, USA- Maybe yellow pages. You should get many hits on just the two words-- Appalachian harp and dulcimer. I was there last year and there was a shop that does mail order, makes and sells dulcimers and CDs and...
A Small Book Rack for Cookbooks?
Lillian Vernon catalogue has a decorative cast iron pedestal type in red or black-- looks nifty to me-- good luck
Canning to Save Money
So glad to hear someone is still canning! I never had much of a garden, but I had friends with them-- and neighbors with fruit trees in my younger years-- learned that red delicious apples when picked fairly green would can very well and make great pies....( I...
Cloth Diaper Advice?
I thought this feedback might be interesting... I used cloth diapers for my three children and then I bought cloth diapers for my first grandchildren-- but my daughter wanted disposables-- I think I bought Curity-- however, I experienced two kinds of bought...
Good Dog Breed to be a Running Companion?
I suggest a German Shepard or a Boxer if you want a large dog. My shepard ran with me off leash-- but I could keep her from chasing a cat by voice alone. She also went into guard mode placing herself between my son,aged 12 and a man who approached him where...
Garden Chipper Reviews?
I think Consumer Reports tested chippers in the last year or two-- see if your library has the annual book they put out. I do trust them. good luck
Leaving Crockpots on When You Aren't at Home?
So the moral to the stories is: Make sure and inspect your crock for hairline cracks-- and make sure you have enough liquid in the crockpot. Mine has a Corelle crock and I love it so much Ive tried to find a replacement-- just in case I break it! No luck tho...
Extra Expenses at the Beginning of School
When my grandchildren lived with me I would provide extras for the teachers-- who fund A LOT of things from their own pocket! Baby wipes-- doesnt matter what kind-- teacher used to clean desks of the kids to cut down on bacteria/virus that had been spread with...
Paying Bills On Time
Jantoo-- Ive done your method and it works- I set mine up in quarters of the year-- so I could see three months at a time, birthdays, insurance bills on the way--Also added personal investment information to that calendar showing when and how much cash I invested...
The Best Advice Is From Health Professionals
I agree Carla, as a health professional for near 30 years, one thing that baffles me is the number of folks who dont practice simple, common sense actions that benefit themselves and their children. The first defense in illness ( and before illness) is---- washing...
Keeping Rotary Rules from Slipping?
Our quilting teacher said use clear nail polish and fine sand-- Id think the kind of sand in an hour glass-- but if you sifted sand you should get what you want. There is a product that sticks on the ruler but I didnt like it-- as to where on the ruler-- corners...
