Liquid Paper Pen Stopped Working?
I shake liquid paper pen quite a bit, and try using it in between each shake. This usually gets some out, enough to do what I want it to do. I prefer the new correction tape roller things. Bic makes one but Im not too thrilled with theirs. The brand I like...
Magnetic Car Sticker Won't Come Off?
Its so important to take those car magnets off occasionally and wash the area where the magnet stuck as well as the back of the magnet. I know these things are great advertising tools for businesses, but Ive been told they also will leave a shape of the magnet...
My Frugal Life: A Love Affair With Used Goods
Glad to see a transformed shopper! I, too, was raised with all new items. On one of my visits home, several years ago, my Mom complimented me on my sweater I was wearing & asked where I got it. I said, honestly, The Salvation Army Thrift Store. My Mom almost...
Video: Rocco (Lion and Dog Mix)
Great April Fool joke. I couldnt view the video. I was wondering how............lol.
Uses for Pizza Boxes?
Im thinking of using one for my churchs next bake sale. I make fudge. I was thinking of lining the pizza box with alumininum foil, then lining it with wax paper & pouring my fudge straight from the stovetop pan into the pizza box. Chill & letting the church...
Chewing Gum to Stay Awake While Driving
I sometimes chew gum, but something else that helps is having either the window rolled down so the air blows on you, or having the a/c on, doing the same thing.
Game Warden Themed Birthday Party Ideas?
Ive heard of this type of party before. All the party members showed up wearing hunters orange hats, hunting vests & or hunters orange tshirts. You might could get a bakery to do some cupcakes with fancy icing made to look like fishing lures or a cake with...
Easter Basket Ideas
In Easter baskets for my nieces (one is a teen, one is a pre-teen & love the same things) I put things like nail polish, Cutex nail polish remover pads (they are pads soaked in nail polish remover, individually wrapped & each pad can do all 10 fingers.), sugar...
American Gas Prices 1996-2008
Hubby has dropped his traveling speed to and from work down to 55 m.p.h. Ive been trying to stay at home more & utilizing as many stops on the day I am out, to cut down on unnecessary trips about town. We dont shop online and Ive cut out shopping from catalogs...
Sneaking Spinach
what I sneak is garlic. I love it, and its so good for you. My husband loves a good friends cooking, & I know she uses alot of garlic, as Ive watched how she prepares some of her dishes. But when I prepare the very same dish, he wont eat it when he realizes...
'Chocolate Covered' Themed Birthday Party?
Alicia, have a marvelous birthday! March 14th is also my birthday. Your idea of a Chocolate Covered party sounds great! Enjoy! Terri in NV
Calendar Wall Art
Ive received mail when the other person has used old calendar pages to make homemade envelopes. They used a large size envelope as a template & glue to make their own version of envelopes. One would have to use enough glue to ensure it would not open in transit...
Ideas for Sunday School Brunch?
Our church has potlucks twice a month. I usually take a fruit salad of some sorts. One occasion, I took chicken salad along with a package of rolls (they could eat as a sandwich or on their plate with a fork). Everything Ive taken so far has gotten good reviews...
Centerpieces for Luau for Seniors?
Colorful flowery leis attached by clear fishing line can be attached to the walls and ceiling with thumbtacks, etc. How about those colorful tiny umbrellas for drinks, they can be used, too, in decorations or in centerpieces or as party picks. Grass skirts...
Hosting a 'Nuts and Mints' Reception for 100 People?
They have those kinds of showers back home all the time, in the midwest. After dinner mints or pastel mints are used as well as Planters or Fishers mixed nuts. At my wedding, I chose to have the same lady who made my cake make my mints. She made cream cheese...
Church Bazaar Money Makers?
Our church accepts items (in working order) small & large appliances, tvs, all types of entertainment items, movies, cameras, books, toys, linens, clothing, furniture, glassware, lingerie, jewelry, wardrobe accessories, shoes, tools, knick knacks, decorative...
Free (and Sugar-Free) Giveaway For Preschoolers
Last year, our ladies church group was getting ready to make up toiletry bags for the health nurses to give out to children in need, at our local schools. One of our members notified her dentist of our venture & he sent to our group, several boxes of new toothbrushes...
Substitute Canned Tomatoes for Fresh
Weve been buying canned tomatoes for several years. When we find an excellent price on them, we dont just buy a few cans, well buy a case of them. We use canned tomatoes alot, especially in chili, homemade soups, salsa, chili mac, spaghetti salad, etc. We like...
Use Baby Wipes For Cleaning Shoes
I, too, use baby wipes for makeup removal, easy touchups for quick cleaning, etc. I purchase the White Cloud Aloe unscented Wipes in the lavender colored plastic resealable refill package, 80 ct. at Walmart for $1.58. Ive used several brands of wipes, before...
Burning Javalogs
Thanks for sharing. Ive never heard of this product before and have passed on your info. What an excellent way to recycle coffee grounds!
Can I Soak an Embroidered Pillow Case in White Vinegar?
Sorry, I cant help with the vinegar issue, but may God bless you for your nice gesture for your sick friend.
Fruit and Cake Mix Muffins
She means to mix your cake mix according to package directions and then add the can of drained fruit to your cake mix. Then add nothing else.
Recipes to Use Up Mushrooms?
If they were mine, Id slice and toss with some olive oil & garlic and saute on medium heat. Sounds yummy to me! This would make a nice snack or good with any meal.
Why Does Food Giant No Longer Take Coupons?
Theyre not the only stores that wont accept internet coupons, alot in our area wont. What you need to do is to write the company thats issuing the online coupon, and see if they will send you via snail mail coupons for their products. Tell them the stores in...
Our Winter Wonderland
No snow here except in the mountains. They look lovely from here! Thanks for sharing your back yard snow photos.
Have Them Pick Their Own Gift From Thrifty Finds
I dont have a special room dedicated to this like you do, but I do shop after holiday sales, yard sales, thrift stores for new or delicately used items that can be used as gifts (or kept for myself). I keep my gift stash in a private cabinet in my home. I keep...
How Do We Help a Friend with Metastasized Cancer?
May God bless each & every one of you, for your wonderful suggestions. Theyre all right. Be the friend to her, as youd want her to remember you being. Do all you can to make her happy. Favorite flowers, favorite foods, favorite places to visit, favorite games...
Using Old Barn Wood
You could paint some old timey store signs, those would sell. I love seeing old timey signs. I like decorating with things from long ago & I like old barn wood!
Mr. Koose-Koose (African Goose)
Great story, thanks for sharing! Ive never seen an African Goose before.
Can I Freeze Stuffing?
You can freeze it in anything but aluminum pans. Otherwise youll give yourself a quick trip to the hospital with food poisoning. My sister and her family learned that the hard way.
Why Are My Cookies Running Together?
You might have used a butter spread from a bowled container instead of stick margarine or stick butter. This will change the consistency, I learned this soon after I started cooking. Always cook or bake with stick margarines/butters or canned shortening unless...
Repairing a Frayed Drawstring?
What we used to do was use clear Scotch brand tape to wrap around the frayed end of the drawstring & gently heat the end with a lit match, just enough to melt the taped end a little bit & it was good as new.
Keeping Tuna Salad from Being Dry?
Tuna, Miracle Whip (to get it to the right consistency), chopped boiled eggs, chopped onion (optional), black pepper, chopped dill pickles, some canned sweet green peas (drained, optional). Ive had many compliments on my tuna salad. Can serve it on various...
Stove Top Teriyaki Pork Loin?
We bought a marinated teriyaki pork loin a few years ago & prepared it on the gas grill. It was so salty. My best way of preparing this type of loin is in a crockpot. I know you said you dont have one, but buy you one as a Christmas gift to yourself or ask...
Stove Top Teriyaki Pork Loin?
Slice it in round pieces, dredge in a a batter or flour, and pan fry. Serve on hot biscuits. Nothing better than that for any meal, serve hot or cold.
Butter Rum Fudge
Sounds delicious!! I cant wait to get some butterscotch chips, as the other ingredients are staples in my pantry. Ive finally figured out what Im taking to a New Years Eve party weve been invited to!
Recipes for a Juice Extractor?
Juicers are much easier to clean if you rinse off the parts as soon as you finish using them. You can always go back and wash them thoroughly later, after youve finished your nice fresh beverage.
Using Listerine For Toe Fungus?
Were using hydrogen peroxide & a few drops of tea tree oil mixed together in a small spray bottle as a pre-dental rinse before we brush our teeth. Its helping our peridontal disease (as our gums dont bleed like they did before we started using this mix), it...
Ideas for "Cheer Baskets"?
For a lady, you might include a nicely scented body powder, a pretty hankerchief, a pretty scarf. For a gentleman, some flavored chapstick, a nice handkerchief maybe with his initial embroidered on it. My sister used to take a widowed relative: home baked muffins...
Cocoa Jars for Christmas
One time, for my local post office employees, I gave a big popcorn tin. I know they were all appreciative.
Coffee Spoons
Ive seen a similar version of this before. Can used crushed candies such as red hots or cinnamon discs, butterscotch or peppermint hard candies, instead of the marshmallows. Can be used for coffees, hot chocolate, etc. Wrap & decorate for whatever the occasion...
Recipe for a Orange Flavored Cheese Ball?
I recently made a salad using cottage cheese & sugarfree orange jello & mayo, it had a good flavor. Why not use cream cheese & the jello mix & a little pineapple juice as a thinner? Best of luck!!
Cook a Turkey Breast Side Down
I saw, just yesterday, on a satellite tv cooking show, to cook the turkey breast side down for a more even tenderized breast meat. Then turn it over during the last hour or cooking, so it can brown. Id never seen anyone bake a turkey this way, before.
Need 50 Small Gift Ideas For 2 Secret Sisters?
Chapstick, bookmark, nail files, nail polish, nail polish remover pads or liquid, cottonballs, shower cap, rain bonnet, bandana, pretty hanky, coin purse, small stuffed animal, small box of chocolates, can of nuts, pretty pill box for her purse or nightstand...
What Can Be Injected In a Turkey For More Flavor?
a cajun marinade or natural fruit juices such as apple.
Lego Bathroom Decor
Some friends of ours made their floor plan of their dream home up out of Legos. This way, when they wanted to redo something it was much easier than having to do it on printed floor plans on paper.
Save Plastic Fruit Containers For Storing Small Items
Or use them to pack homemade goodies in for gift giving events.
Using a Jar of Red Peppers?
I had a jar of these that I thought Id use to substitute for chopped pimentoes (for color) in a veggie dish. Big mistake. The pickled flavor of the peppers, that Id tried to wash off in a colander, didnt work & over come all the other flavors in the veggie...
Flavored Brownies?
Different colored M&Ms are pretty in brownies. You can color coordinate them for the holiday youre preparing them for. Example: red & green for Christmas, red for Valentines Day, etc.
Start-up Investments Are A Sign Of A Scam
Also, any company that states that youve won a prize from their company in a sweepstakes that requires you to pay a fee for them to send your prize to you is also scamming you. Beware. Also, when ordering checks for yourself or for a family member, if the company...
Coupon for Curves?
Most of the time theyll let you have a trial week for free, just ask about it at your local Curves.
Coupons for Triscuit Crackers?
Dont you just love the new flavors??? Yummy!! I dont know of any way to get any totally free product coupons. Most of the time when you write to the companies via snail mail or email, they most always send cents off coupons for their products. Recently, I wrote...
Bag Take Home Leftovers After A Holiday Dinner
My Mamaw used to wash up & sterilize the styrofoam trays that raw ground beef came on. Shed used those for putting cake slices on to freeze. They worked well with plastic wrap so you could see thru it.
Have a Dollar Store Budget
The dollar store is the one place that I dont feel bad about coming out with a few bags full of unplanned purchases. Its much better than going into a regular store and paying full price and coming out with many bags of unplanned purchases!
Removing a Super Glued Rear View Mirror?
whatever he does, just be careful not to break the windshield! Somethings are better left to the body shops or repairs shops. Sometimes in life there are just some things that you cant save money on. Best of Luck!
Recipe for Quick and Easy Candy?
On the potato candy recipe, you dont have to boil the potato, you can just nuke it in the microwave. Watch it, as you want the potato to be soft to the touch. My Mom used to make this for Christmas and for other gift giving times. Peanut butter crunchy or creamy...
Do Mothballs Kill Spiders?
Ive been told that if you put hedgeapples, also known as Osage Orange, like under your house, when you have a spider problem, theyll rid your house of spiders.
Review of Kevin Trudeau's Coconut Diet?
Too much coconut, in any form, consumed clogs your arteries. Also, no diet is a good or successful one unless you change your eating habits and exercise several times a week. If you do this, its best for you rather than making some guy or gal, or some big company...
Buy Butter Now For The Holidays
Not just butter, prices will also rise on: nuts of any style, chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk, sugars (brown, granulated and/or confectioners), flour, baking powder, eggs, dried candied fruits, etc.
Add Extra Milk To Yogurt Smoothies
Make your own homemade smoothies, all in a blender. Mix milk with frozen fruits. Or mix a carton of flavored yogurt with milk & a dab of fruit juice (optional), to your choice of consistency. Or do like my friends husband, he uses plain, unflavored yogurt with...
Ideas For Door Prizes At Womens Church Function?
Bubble bath is something I like to receive, or a gift card to a local store. Foods are iffy, with food allergies. A pretty date book or address book for her purse. Good luck!
Keep Your Purse Safe When Dining Out
My hubby got pickpocketed once, in a restaurant in Las Vegas. He never knew the fellow that bumped into him had lifted his money out of his shirt pocket, till a little while later he went to get gas in his truck to come home on! In restaurants, I keep my purse...
Keep Your Purse Safe When Dining Out
Also, another thing, watch large items that might be sitting on top of your grocery bags in a shopping cart, that might not fit in a shopping bag. Ive heard of these items disappearing, when the shopper has their heads turned. One incidence I heard of here...
Decoupaged Mirrors
These are lovely! My favorites are the floral, especially the yellow one you have on top! Exquisite! Thanks for sharing!
Getting the Last out of Bottles and Jars
The same goes for liquid laundry detergent bottles!! Rinse them out before tossing in the trash.
Battery Operated Clock for Power Outages
I use my cell phones alarm clock & keep it close by all the time. We used to use digital clock on our nightstand with the red glaring light. No more of that!
Velcro on the Back of Puzzle Pieces
Im surprised no one else has written regarding this. I thought this was an excellent idea. How many times have you bought a puzzle at a yard sale only to get it home & find out you dont have all the pieces? It would take some time to do, but great idea! Think...
Watch Out For Vinyl Bibs From China
Alot of your household items come from China, if you were go thru your home to look and see. If you go to Dollar stores, many of those items do, too. Especially if you order from such places as Oriental Trading Co., etc. Next time you go shopping, start checking...
Look For Nail Polish And Other Toiletries At Rummage Sales
One might want to be wary of outdated toiletries. Open them up to make sure theyre not all dried up or smell bad.
Polly's Texan Tuna Salad
Sounds great! Another variety, you could leave out the cayenne & toss in some chopped jalapeno, with pico de gallo (chopped onions & chopped tomatoes). We like jicama, it tastes like a cross between raw potato and apple.
Huge Hydrangea Bloom
Thanks for the memories of my Mamaws house (her next door neighbors house, just off Mamaws carport). I spent so much time in those bushes. Ive always loved those flowers, so lovely!
Reasons for Not Using Coupons
Its worth it to me to use coupons. Theres no telling the amounts of money coupons have saved us since we started using them. One Kool-Aid coupon in particularly that I redeemed landed me a Grand Prize of $5,000. in a Kraft Foods Sweepstakes several years ago...
Use Food Coloring In Decorative Bottles
I had a friend whod do this, to spiffy up her bathroom. Something pretty to look at while bathing, she said.
Recipes Using Condensed Milk?
check out http://www.eaglebrand.com for more delicious recipes using sweetened condensed milk. May God richly bless you & your family!
Cheap Notebooks For Back To School
With prices this cheap, those items could be picked up to give out at Halloween, or for inexpensive gifts, that you know will be used! I recently got some 24 ct. packs of Crayola Crayons for .25 cents a pack for school donations for our church project.
Save Freebies For Gifts
Some advertising freebies (like hats, t-shirts, jackets) have embroidered logos on them that can be carefully removed by hand. My Mom got some denim shirts that had advertising on them, that she didnt want to have on it. With a pair of sharp nosed scissors...
Tips For Spaghetti
One other thing is to heat your pasta bowl with hot water & empty it just before before adding your sauce or spaghetti before serving. If not, itll be cold upon serving.
Organize Grocery Coupons By Aisle
My favorite store moves items also. So this way of organizing coupons wouldnt work for me.
