Stainless Steel Sink?
Use alcohol to clean stainless steel sinks for a clean sink and a clean smell. Cindi
Stainless Steel Sink?
This is a reply for the person who wanted to renew her stainless steel sink. i have heard that vinegar is supposed to make your stainless sink shine like a mirror. Sandra
Stainless Steel Sink?
I just read in a new book that to clean that stainless steel sink use hydrogen peroxside. I tried it and it makes it shine. Mabel in MN
Mounting a Curtain Rod on a Steel Door?
Newell Rubbermaid makes a brass cafe curtain rod that attaches by magnet to metal doors or walls. It adjusts from 16 to 28 inches wide. You can find them at WalMart, K-Mart or Lowes in the regular curtain rod area. Dineen - Burien, WA, KC - Austin, TX, Pat...
Mounting a Curtain Rod on a Steel Door?
(Recommended magnetic rods, too) To make the curtain fit and look right, you may have to get out your sewing kit and make them fit your curtain. You may have to readjust the ends of your valance or curtain to cover the magnetic part of the rod. Mary
Mounting a Curtain Rod on a Steel Door?
It seems like I recall sometime ago that they had magnetic curtain rods for what you are trying to do. If you cant find any, put your imagination to work and maybe you can make your own out of extra strong magnets. Ms. Syd Barr - Dunkirk, MD
Mounting a Curtain Rod on a Steel Door?
To attach a curtain to a metal door you can do one of two things. First, there are curtain rods that have magnets on them made specifically for metal doors. A second option is to cover the window itself with a new type of contact paper made for windows. Ive...
Gift for an Elderly Woman?
To many of our senior citizens, things like stationary, STAMPS, and neat pens are a luxury. You could put them in a basket. Gift certificates for a store around her home. If she is a member of your family, how about a family picture of you. These are just...
Gift for an Elderly Woman?
My boyfriend just recently met my Grandmother. We were driving on the way to see my Aunt and when we stopped at a local gas station for drinks, he purchased a couple of lottery tickets and gave them to her. She was thrilled! Living on a severe budget she...
Gift for an Elderly Woman?
A great gift would be a lap blanket or a shawl to put around the shoulders. Joyce
Gift for an Elderly Woman?
For the elderly aunt, if she likes to read, get her a book in large size print. Or if her eyesight is bad or she prefers not to read, an audiobook would be nice. Do you keep in touch with her on a regular basis? If so, how about stationery with a book of stamps...
Gift for an Elderly Woman?
Homemade canned goods (fruits, vegetables, etc.) with a pretty material topper (check, lace) seem to go over well. Useful and decorative at the same time. Also pretty frames with family pictures. Bernadette
Gift for an Elderly Woman?
If she has friends/relatives living out of state, a prepaid phone card would make a nice gift. I give books of stamps (especially the ones for Breast Cancer Research). Eunice
Gift for an Elderly Woman?
How about some nice scented candles? Who wouldnt like the aroma? I make them myself which adds a little more sentiment! Lisa
Gift for an Elderly Woman?
A pair of warm gloves or a warm scarf would be nice as a winter gift. Older people quite often feel cold. Marianne
Gift for an Elderly Woman?
What about knitting or having someone knit her a shawl, or slippers or a small afghan she can use to cover her lap/legs while watching TV. Or perhaps a frame and take a picture of her with your family during the holidays to put in the frame, which she will...
Tips for a Frugal Bookworm
- www.bookbrowser.com - An excellent source for keeping up with all your favorite authors series is www.bookbrowser.com. They have lots and lots of information on all kinds and types of fiction books. Check it out! Betty
Tips for a Frugal Bookworm
- www.thebookcart.com - There is a wonderful place on the internet at www.thebookcart.com where you can get books almost for free. It is really a sort of book exchange. I will try to explain or you can go to the site and they will explain it. This is strictly...
Cleaning Granite Countertop?
Hi Aimee, I got the following from a granite countertop site. For daily maintenance use a solution of clear non-sudsing ammonia. Another method is cleaning the surface with Grani-Clean. Gently remove any loose debris from the surface. Simply spray the Grani...
Flavored Instant Coffees?
I have a flavored coffee creamer recipe that is a great gift!! Start with 1 can sweetened condensed milk. Add 1-1/2 cups fat free milk and 1 T vanilla. Mix in blender and store in container. This will keep in fridge for approximately 2 weeks. Variations...
Flavored Instant Coffees?
To prepare the following coffee recipes: mix in food processor or blender until you have a fine powder. For all the coffee recipes except the cafe au lait, use 1 to 2 spoonfuls to one mug of hot water (to desired taste) If you want to use whole bean coffee...
Make Your House More Energy Efficient
- Hang Dry For Savings - I find that washing clothes in cold water gets the colored clothes perfectly clean, letting sweaters, blouses, etc. fluff in the dryer, then hanging them on hangers to finish drying saves me at least 20 dollars a month off my electric...
Make Your House More Energy Efficient
- Free Evaluation - Many natural gas companies will provide a no-charge evaluation of your homes heating efficiency. They use a high-power fan to test for drafts, by putting the fan in a main doorway, closing all other entrances. If you heat with natural...
Fall Centerpiece Ideas?
For thrifty fall centerpieces I have gone to the grocery store and purchased small pumpkins and/or gourds and placed them in the center of the table with some colorful leaves. If the trees have already changed in your area, you can go outside and pick up a...
Fall Centerpiece Ideas?
If theres a dollar store in your area, pick up candles...in any harvest color, as well as stems of fall leaves. Then go to a farmer market or a good grocery store and buy 15 decorative small pumpkins. Dig holes in the pumpkins, insert candles...make a circular...
Fall Centerpiece Ideas?
I have used this as a nursing home craft project that were later used for table decorations in their lunch room. Old Readers Digest hardcover books are in abundance; yard sales, thrift stores and free. Take two pieces of ribbon and wrap around the book and...
Fall Centerpiece Ideas?
This is a really cute idea. Buy dryer venting hose (about three dollars for nine feet) and paint it with orange acrylic paint. Cut the hose into three equal portions. Bring it around and staple the ends together. Add a piece of brown paper bag for the stem...
Making a Collage?
Making a Collage: 1. Cut out the pictures and words you find. 2. Be creative in your cutting. You can use scissors with decorative edges available at most craft stores. 3. Arrange the cutouts on a blank greeting card, a piece of card stock or posterboard. 4...
Septic Tank Tips?
Septic tanks function with bacteria, clorox bleach can destroy the bacterial action required, especially if you use a lot of bleach in your laundry. I would suggest that you dig a hole for a separate dry well for your washer. My husband used two 55 gal. plastic...
Pink Stains on Sink?
To get totally rid of the pink stains around sinks and tubs use OXI CLEAN. It really works. Sue :-) - Chatham, Ontario, Canada
Pink Stains on Sink?
We also have well water with lots of iron in it. The only thing I have found that even touches it it a product called ZUD. It comes in a conatiner like Comet cleanser but it works much better on those iron stains. Just dampen the area, sprinkle the ZUD generously...
Pink Stains on Sink?
If you are looking for a good commercial product the Works brand works really well for me on stubborn toilet, sink and tub stains, especially iron. Cheryl
Pink Stains on Sink?
Here is my collection of tips to remove rust. We have high iron content in our well water. Despite our water conditioner, a certain amount gets through. There are different kinds of rust stains, so not all solutions will work on all rust stains. The best products...
Inexpensive Centerpieces?
Ears of dried yellow or Indian corn can be mounted on small squares of thin wood (cut from paneling scraps, plywood, etc.). The ears can be mounted with a drywall screw through the bottom of the board and the large end of the ear. Then add straw hats, or other...
Inexpensive Centerpieces?
Find the nearest magnolia tree or pine tree. Take off some of the blooms and leaves and arrange them in the center of the table. Then get about three tea lights and put them in with your arrangement. If you do not have a magnolia tree available, find a pine...
Inexpensive Centerpieces?
I have done many decorations for church and Harvest themes! The best ones were the cheapest! I have used solid yellow, orange, brown, gift bags with similar colored tissue many times. Put opposite colors of tissue in the bag, though. I then use curly ribbon...
Inexpensive Centerpieces?
We just had to make centerpieces for an upcoming convention at our church and we needed them to be inexpensive as well. We bought ivy bowls from the craft department at Wal Mart (77 cents a piece). Cut sheets of colored tissue paper (to match our theme) and...
Inexpensive Centerpieces?
Try using gourds, mini-pumpkins and Indian corn. Hopefully one of your members has some from their garden to donate, otherwise they are relatively inexpensive. Lay a few fall leaves on the table and arrange a few gourds and pumpkins and corn on top. Or take...
Inexpensive Centerpieces?
I had to work at a transportation convention for my work place, and they made small gift baskets as centerpieces, then raffled them off later. Everyone liked the little baskets. Get inexpensive baskets (about 25 cents to 50 cents each at garage sales, flea...
Inexpensive Centerpieces?
Go to your grocery store and buy small gourds and squash, even zucchinis. Wash them well, and spray them with a fast drying car wax. Use thrift store containers for your center pieces, and gather autumn leaves or even colorful shrubbery branches and arrange...
Inexpensive Centerpieces?
You can buy some of the little pumpkins cut out where the stem is to make a hole and then place a candle in each. They make nice centerpieces Cauleen - Croghan, NY
Inexpensive Centerpieces?
Use Mother Natures bounty! Hollowed out mini pumpkins, gourds, zucchini, apples etc., can become containers for flowers or candles. Be sure to take a thin slice off the bottom to help the veggie/fruit sit up straight. If you dont have a garden, ask around, I...
Inexpensive Centerpieces?
Take a 2 liter pop bottle, cut the top off about 3 inches so the top stands by itself. Buy a taper candle (find them at a dollar store), netting, potpourri. Put the netting around the cut end of the bottle, tie at neck of bottle with ribbon, fill with potpourri...
Inexpensive Centerpieces?
Find a dollar store that sells candle holders or votive cups for a buck or less. At that same store you may also be able to pick up some tapers or votive candles too! The one around here sells 4 tapers for a buck. For fall, pick white, yellow or orange candles...
Moth Infestation?
I, too, have had those little moths and they are a pain. Ive had to throw away so much food over the last year, especially wheat products. I talked to the manager at my grocery store and he suggested I try wiping down my cupboards with vinegar. It didnt seem...
Moth Infestation?
Heres a good answer to this question from a government website. Northern Prairie Wildlife Research Center:
Tomato Sauce Recipes?
I just heat my extra tomatoes and run them through the food mill and either cook down thicker and freeze or just freeze as is. Works great for me. Linda
Tomato Sauce Recipes?
In response to the reader with extra tomatoes, just cut them up coarsely and put them in freezer bags or containers. When you want to use them for recipes just toss them into any recipe you are cooking. Freeze them in amounts that you would use later. You might...
Tomato Sauce Recipes?
Yes, you can freeze tomatoes (or spaghetti sauce) in freezer bags. You can either blanch the tomatoes first or put them in a blender and chopping them up a little before putting them in freezer bags. To blanch them you need to remove the skins first by putting...
Tomato Sauce Recipes?
Yes, you can make spaghetti sauce and freeze it. It works very well. You can also use this method to make other tomato products, including juice. First, you will want to peel the tomatoes. I hate to throw away the nutrition in peels, but tomato skin in sauce...
Tomato Sauce Recipes?
YES! Ive cooked up batches of tomato sauce and frozen them quite successfully. I followed no recipe though, just cooked down the tomatoes after peeling and seeding and putting through a tomato press (not necessary if you like a chunky sauce). Cook and cook...
Tomato Sauce Recipes?
Extra tomatoes can simply be put through a food processor or a blender and frozen for later use. I use the puree for any tomatoes needed in cooking (soups, sauces, etc.) as well as for raw salsa all year round.
Tomato Sauce Recipes?
All you have to do is put the tomatoes in a pot and add a small amount of water, Simmer the mixture until the tomatoes cook down to a sauce. You can then can or freeze the tomato sauce in freezer bags or containers and take it out and make whatever you want...
Chocolate Stains/Black Heat Stains?
I found the best carpet stain remover. I havent tried it on chocolate but it works on everything else. It is called Spot Shot and it is in a blue and orange can. It works great. Debbie
Need Tips on Using Liquid Fabric Softener?
For Amy who was given liquid fabric softener. I, too, was given a free gallon. Ive read that you can pour a tablespoon or two onto an old washcloth or rag or something and toss into the dryer with your wet clothes. Since our water is naturally soft, I only...
Need Tips on Using Liquid Fabric Softener?
If you dont get the answer you want; heres an idea. Wet a wash cloth with the fabric softener and throw it in the dryer with the laundry that needs to be dryed. Kathy, Shari and Jaycee
Need Tips on Using Liquid Fabric Softener?
I have used the Downy ball for fabric softener in my machine for years and it works great! You dont have to worry about putting the fabric softener during the rinse cycle, you just put it in with the detergent and go on with your other chores! Id say its definitely...
Need Tips on Using Liquid Fabric Softener?
I use the fabric softener ball, and it works very well. It does open when it is in the rinse cycle. I got the fabric softener ball free, because I contacted the company and they sent me a coupon. Carol, Hobbs, NM
Need Tips on Using Liquid Fabric Softener?
One good way to use liquid fabric softener frugally is to dilute 2 or 3 caps full with ~3 or 4 cups of water in a covered plastic container. Place regular kitchen sponges cut in half in the container. When you are ready to put a load in the dryer, squeeze the...
Need Tips on Using Liquid Fabric Softener?
The ball made for liquid softener works great unless your doing a second rinse on a load, then it must go in after the first rinse so it doesnt get rinsed out. I have used liquid in the dryer by just pouring a small amount on a clean dry washcloth, scrunching...
Need Tips on Using Liquid Fabric Softener?
The Downey ball fabric softener dispenser works pretty well. I like to dilute the softener a little. It still gives good results without oversoftening. Diane - Milledgeville, GA
Need Tips on Using Liquid Fabric Softener?
I use liquid softener diluted with water in a spray dispenser, spray into dryer on wet clothes and this works great and I no longer buy dryer sheets! Which it seems like I was always doing! TA in Colorado
Need Tips on Using Liquid Fabric Softener?
Back when I used liquid fabric softener, I would pour a very small amount on an old piece of cloth and toss it into the dryer with the wet clothes. A bottle lasts forever. I no longer use fabric softener except when I am drying a piece of clothing that produces...
Need Tips on Using Liquid Fabric Softener?
Due to allergies that I have with the fabric dryer sheets, I buy liquid fabric softener for my dryer. I put about a half-cup of softener in a spray bottle and put in about a half-cup of water. As long as a ratio of 1:1 is used you can fill your bottle with...
Need Tips on Using Liquid Fabric Softener?
I just read yesterday on another ezine that a reader had suggested watering down your regular fabric softener and put into a spray bottle. Before starting the dryer, spray a few sprays on a coffee filter. Then just throw it in. She says that one bottle of softener...
How to Make a Jewelry Box?
Try HGTV and log onto Crafton Village. Carol Duvall did a segment on making boxes from different thicknesses of illustration cardboard. These can be modified for all sorts of sizes and take only a little time to make. Its the decorating that will take some...
How to Make a Jewelry Box?
Get on the web and look under crafts. I am an avid rubber stamper and I have made many cool crafts (including jewelry boxes) by finishing unfinished, wooden boxes with a combination of sealers, rubber stamps and embossing powders and sometimes Chinese papers...
How to Make a Jewelry Box?
To make a nice inexpensive jewelry box you can go to the craft stores and buy a wide assortment of sizes and shapes of the heavy cardboard boxes. Take them home and paint or decorate in anyway that suits the person. Contact paper works but can be tricky. These...
How to Make a Jewelry Box?
I have made several for friends from plastic canvas. I am very bad at regular sewing, but find plastic canvas very easy to do. You can make the size you want, in the persons favorite color and use a nice design for the outside, or even the persons name on...
Mildew off Tiles?
You can remove mold from shower by spraying on a solution of one half bleach and one half water. Leave on for one hour then rinse. Gail
Getting Rid of Bookworms?
For heavens sake, get that book out of the freezer! Freezing temperatures and the moisture in the freezer can damage pages and bindings as much as bookworms! As a book seller my suggestion is to poke holes in your plastic bag ( take the book out first!) then...
Cream Soup Base?
We sent Lisa this recipe we had in the archives. If anyone has another recipe that is good for a cream soup base, please send it in. If a question has been answered before we do our best to send you the answers or point you to where it is located on the website...
Cream Soup Base?
Try a cream soup base without the cream or the flour. I make a Creamy Zucchini Soup with Chicken that uses zucchini cooked in chicken broth then pureed in the blender and added to the soup pot. Delicious! A.S.
Water Moccasins Deterrents?
According to this site: http://houstonherp.com/SnakesKeyList.htm The Western Cottonmouth is often incorrectly referred to as a water moccasin. Unfortunately, this incorrect name has been used for almost any dark snake found in or near water. If the baby snake...
Mold on Mulch?
Judy, If youve used anything natural like bark or straw as the mulch, its going to eventually break down. Mold (fungus) is usually what appears first. Theres no way to get rid of it naturally without harsh chemicals (fungicides). If you dont like the idea of...
Mold on Mulch?
Just scrape off the top layer of mulch and replace it with fresh mulch. Or, turn the mulch over. When the air is humid, the molds grow, when it is dry they go into dormancy. Heres a great site about the advantages and disadvantages of different mulches. Susan...
Removing Bats from a Roof?
Whatever you do, dont kill them! Put up a bat house somewhere outside of your home. Back of the garage? Tree far from the house? Youll have to ask the bat expert how to deter them from coming back into your attic, but if they have a bat house to go to, they...
Removing Bats from a Roof?
My brother once had a problem with bats in his home. They would set up housekeeping in his basement no matter what he did. He was informed by the exterminators that bats are a protected species and that it was illegal to kill them. I dont think he ever solved...
Removing Bats from a Roof?
Here is an interesting site about bat conservation that talks about bat exclusion methods.
Removing Bird Poop Stains?
White vinegar works well as a cleaner for any kind of excrement. Spray on and let it soak in for a while then rinse off. Robin
Jewelry Boxes?
Try HGTV and log onto Crafton Village. Carol Duvall did a segment on making boxes from different thicknesses of illustration cardboard. These can be modified for all sorts of sizes and take only a little time to make. Its the decorating that will take some...
Jewelry Boxes?
Get on the web and look under crafts. I am an avid rubber stamper and I have made many cool crafts (including jewelry boxes) by finishing unfinshed, wooden boxes with a combination of sealers, rubber stamps and embossing powders and sometimes Chinese papers...
Plumping Up Thin Hair?
Some time ago Consumer Reports magazine did research on a couple different shampoos that claimed to make thin hair thicker. They found that the only one that really did what the company claimed to do is Amplify shampoo which is a Matrix product. I use it and...
Plumping Up Thin Hair?
I dont have a formula to plump up thinning hair, but I do know that most women need a vitamin E supplement, a B-complex vitamin, and LOTS of fresh water (8 glasses of 8 ounces each) DAILY to keep their hair and skin healthy. That might be a good place to start...
Plumping Up Thin Hair?
One thing you dont want to do is use lots of conditioner because this weighs the hair down. I have found that volumnizing shampoo works great and after rinsing your hair use a reconstruction spray that can be purchased from a beauty supply house, then set on...
Plumping Up Thin Hair?
To increase the volume of hair, a second rinse with plain beer works well. Karin from Holland
Plumping Up Thin Hair?
I use Guts by Redken, this is an excellent product and the amount of volume is wonderful. It is a little pricey but well worth it. You can purchase it at hair salons, if you know someone who has their beauticians license and will purchase stuff for you have...
Getting Rid of Household Pests?
I have had good luck by putting steel wool (not the soap one) in all openings under sinks, etc. and using boric acid mixed with powdered sugar. ( one bottle of boric acid to 1 T. sugar) and sprinkling along baseboards and under cabinets. NOT IF YOU HAVE PETS...
Getting Rid of Household Pests?
In response to KayD who is looking for bug deterrent for her kitchen - Combat makes a gel that you apply to the bugs feeding sites. It comes in an applicator tube, the bugs eat it, take it back to the nest, and viola - no more bugs! Its about $8 for the tube...
Getting Rid of Household Pests?
It wasnt mentioned what type of bugs but I have a book here called Talking Dirty with the Queen of Clean -- she is on Channel 3 in Phoenix all the time and gives cleaning hints. She has a section called Bug Out that I will just take the highlights from to see...
Getting Rid of Household Pests?
The reason the bugs are found in kitchen and bathroom is because they come up through the water pipes. Try keeping the plugs in the sinks etc. overnight, it keeps them out. A wet washer over the shower drain also works well. Also I find that if I use bleach...
Removing Soot from Curtains?
It looks like it will be hard to get the soot out without either washing or dry cleaning the curtains. One thing you could try is sprinkle the curtains with baking soda or table salt (or a mixture) and let sit a while. Then vacuum them well. The salt or soda...
Finding an Honest Mechanic?
One way for sure to get an honest mechanic is to ask around in your church who is a mechanic or who can offer suggestions. Hopefully this will be someone that loves god and enjoys working on cars and will not cheat you. Also is some phone books you can see...
Finding an Honest Mechanic?
Regarding the question about finding a good mechanic, I have three tips. First, go to a place with a trusted name such as Sears. Next, take a man with you. He doesnt have to do the talking, but it seems to help. Or if this doesnt work out for you, ask a man...
Finding an Honest Mechanic?
1. Ask trusted friends and relatives for recommendations is your best source. Let the shop know you were referred by (name the person). 2. Act like you are knowledgeable on how your car operates when you go the shop. Dont be too talkative by revealing that...
Finding an Honest Mechanic?
A reader wrote that you should go to a name you can trust like Sears. Sears is in the middle of a huge lawsuit concerning batteries and tires. DO NOT go to Sears. I could tell you my own horror stories about their auto department and an even worse one concerning...
Finding an Honest Mechanic?
In most cases, it comes down to the integrity of the people working at the particular shop and not necessarily the philosohy of the company as a whole. Some Sears are better than others which is why first hand advice from someone in your area is probably the...
Smoke Detector Broiler Problem?
In response to the smoke alarm problem. I too had a very sensitive alarm, overtime I used my oven or fried anything the alarm would sound off. It became very embarrassing for me as I was sure everyone in the neighborhood heard it. My solution was to replace...
Cleaning CDs?
For cleaning CDs spray a little Pledge furniture polish and wipe with a clean, dry, soft cloth. I saw this method at a CD store and have used it myself. Manny
Cleaning CDs?
Best way - buy a CD cleaner at the store. Worst way - trying to clean the CD like you used to clean LPs. Yes, I realize that actually having to spend $10-20 on a CD cleaning kit is not the thrifty way, but consider how much youve already invested in the CDs...
Cleaning CDs?
1. GENTLY wash CD with weak detergent, from edge to middle (NEVER CIRCULAR!) with soft kitchen or paper towel. 2. Dry from edge to middle with towel. 3. Heres the science bit --- Put a TINY spot of non-fluoride toothpaste (yes really!) on to towel and gently...
Homemade Lawn Spray?
I believe you are referring to Jerry Bakers Feeding Spray for Lawns. It is recommended that this be applied every 3 weeks in the early morning. You can actually feed everything in your garden with this tonic. Use a 20 gal. hose end sprayer * 1 can beer * 1...
Can You Clean Your Drain with Coffee Grounds?
Im afraid it might aggravate the problem. Sink stoppages are usually caused by liquid fats, emulsified by warm dishwater and carried through the pipes. The water cools as it proceeds to the main sewer and leaves the fatty deposits along the way. A film of grease...
Removing Beetle Stains?
I think it might work to make a paste of baking soda and water and rub it into the stain with a clean cloth. Then rinse with water. The slight abrasion should work the stain out without removing the paint. If that doesnt work, try wiping the stain with white...
Tarnished Silver Rope?
Believe it or not, Pam, the main reason the necklace is tarnished (oxidized) is because its not worn every day. I have worn a sterling ring every day for the past 5 years, and it doesnt have a bit of tarnish on it. Likewise, I have worn sterling bracelets (including...
Tarnished Silver Rope?
There are two things I do. I have one of the kits that uses washing soda and an aluminum plate. You can make your own if you can get ahold of a small piece of aluminum. You fill a bowl (I use Rubbermaid storage containers) with hot water, place the piece of...
Time-of-Day Bridal Shower?
The way Ive seen this done is that the time of day is assigned by the hostess and included in the party invitation -- so you dont have to assign 3 a.m. if you dont want to! Suggestions for overnight hours might include bed linens, nighties/robes, bedside table...
Time-of-Day Bridal Shower?
What else is there to do at 3 am. Take old B movies and popcorn. So they can cuddle up on the couch in each others arms. :0) Amanda
Time-of-Day Bridal Shower?
1. You could omit that time. 2. Late night escapade -- or my husband and I got matching underwear, lingerie, body oils, candles or something on that order. 3. If they are going to school-- Movies, popcorn, popper, pizza stuff or coffee stuff - assuming...
Shopping for Life Insurance?
For all your insurance needs check out http://www.insweb.com Sunny - Woodbridge, VA
Shopping for Life Insurance?
We recently were looking for more life insurance and did some checking with the local insurance agencies. We do deal with Edward Jones (investment company). They had by far the best deal in life insurance. A Helpful Reader
Getting Kinks Out of a Necklace?
Try placing the necklace on a flat hard surface, then gently roll over it with a rolling pin. Bernadette
Getting Kinks Out of a Necklace?
If its a Herringbone type, it can be hard. If you have a pair of jewelers pliers (or pliers with smooth jaws), try to flatten the kinked part between the jaws, with light pressure. If its a link/mesh type, gently manipulate the area till it lies flat. Other...
Getting Kinks Out of a Necklace?
If this is a fine chain, try using two straight pins to slowly work them out. Jann - Abilene, TX
Stray Cat Problem?
I sprinkle cayenne pepper in my gardens wherever the stray cats start to dig. The next time they start digging they get a whiff of the pepper and decide it might be nicer to dig at home. Holly Monroe
Stray Cat Problem?
Re: the stray cat problem, there are some aerosol repellents sold at pet stores and garden stores that might work. Also, supposedly citrus peels in the garden keep the kitties away. You could try it. The cats probably like the soft mulch or nice soil of your...
Stray Cat Problem?
Gina if you are speaking of cats digging in your garden beds here is what you do. Lay chicken wire over the soil, the plants will grow through it. The cats do not like the feel of the chicken wire on their feet and will stay out of the garden. Kathy Cohen...
Stray Cat Problem?
This sounds terribly gross, but usually garden supply stores will have what is called predator urine packets that you put around your garden. This alerts the cats, in your case, that there is danger and they will go away without bothering anything. (Dont think...
Thrifty Vacation to Orlando?
Call the Orlando/Kissimmee Visitors Center (youll see them advertised in the back of ladies magazines, check your public library) and tell them you are planning a vacation and would like a packet of discount info. They will mail you more stuff than you could...
Thrifty Vacation to Orlando?
If you know someone in AAA, they can get tickets at a discount. Also, AAA has a great coupon book for hotels. Dont ever pay full price for a room. Coupons are out there. Check your local restaurants for coupon books, too. Debra
Thrifty Vacation to Orlando?
Disney World has a great camp ground (the only place I would willingly go camping). Its clean and safe, approx. $60 per night. It is considered one of the Disney resorts so you are able to take advantage of the early entrance to different parks available only...
Thrifty Vacation to Orlando?
I live in Florida and just took my family to Disney in March. DO NOT STAY IN ORLANDO! Stay in a hotel/motel in Kissimmee (which is right outside of Orlando). It is much cheaper. Another idea is to bring in a cooler/sandwiches and rent a locker inside the park...
Thrifty Vacation to Orlando?
Order an Orlando Magic card at 1-800-643-9492 it will offer you discounts throughout the Orlando area. Also a Magic Kingdom card will give you a 10% discount on Disney tickets. Renting a home in Kissimmee, Florida is sometimes less expensive than a hotel room...
Thrifty Vacation to Orlando?
Kissimmee is less pricy than Orlando. Contact a time-share office, (there are so many), that handle new sales, resales and rentals. Remember lots of people buy time-shares and dont use their time, so rent them. Check out the motels that have a refrigerator...
