December 18, 2010

Using Expired CouponsIf you have an expired coupon (non-grocery), the store may still honor it. I recently purchased pricey dog food at a pet store. I nearly threw away an expired coupon for $3.00, but decided to present it on the off-chance that they would accept it.

 

Tassel Angel OrnamentThese darling angels will make your Christmas tree very special. With only a few craft items you can make some wonderful ornaments for your tree or some very special package trims.

 

Styrofoam SnowmanThis easy-to-create snowman will add a whimsical touch to your holiday decor. In fact, you can leave him out all winter long.

 

Juice Lid OrnamentsThrifty, easy, and lovely to behold! Let your kids or students help decorate the tree and house this year.

 

Crafted Christmas Table Place MarkersHere are some festive and frugal ideas for crafted place markers to help you get your guests seated where you want them!

 

Keep Notebook for Holiday Gift BuyingI try to buy items throughout the year. However, then I ran into the problem of not knowing what went to who and buying more than I had expected because of forgotten items, so now I stay ahead of the game!

 

Store Plastic Bags in a Garment BagI converted an old garment bag into a plastic bag holder. I put a clothes hanger in the hole of the garment bag and hung it on a hook in my garage. I zipped it up about half way and crammed all my plastic bags in it.

 

Store Garbage and Shredder Under DeskAll these posts about recycling and green living got me all riled up. My husband and I live in a small condo and our computer desk is in the corner of the living room. Up until this morning, I had a tall kitchen can in my living room near my computer desk.

 

Using Leftover Candle Wax?I always have candle wax left in the bottom of my candle jars that does not get used. It is such a waste to toss the wax. I do save the jars. What can I do to use it? I've tried buying wicks, but it doesn't really work well.

 

Homemade Shower Cleaner?Is there a homemade shower cleaner and disinfectant I can spray on and not wipe or rinse off?I have three showers, one fiberglass, one ceramic, and one Vikrell.

 

Using Liquid Starch in a Front Load Washer?Can you use Sta-Flo Starch in a front load washer?

 

Inexpensive Gift Ideas for Fiance's Birthday?I've been with my fiance for almost 5 years. I'm currently pregnant. His birthday is in 4 days, and he's turning 23. I'm low on cash and live in a small town (the closest city is 2 hrs away), but I can't travel far because I'm due any day now. What do I do?

 

Removing Nail Polish from Wool Clothing?How do you get red fingernail polish out of a grey wool coat?

 

Teen Birthday Party Themes?What are some themes for a birthday party for a teen?

 

Pruning Rosebushes?I have a rose garden that I planted this fall. When do I need to prune them and is there a specific way to do so?

 

Paint Color Advice for Kitchen With Green Counters and Floor?I am wanting to paint my kitchen walls. My counter top and floor are dark green. My cabinets are white and oak. What color would you go with? Right now the walls are white. Thank you.

 

Removing an Unknown Stain from a Moisture Wicking Shirt?I have a cream coloured CoolMax (moisture wicking) shirt (my hubby's) and he spilled something that looks like spots of pop/soda, but he says not. I have tried OxiClean, Whisk, and Tide to no avail. Help please.

 

Puppy is Aggressive When Playing?We are fostering 2 Pitts, one male and one female, that are 6 weeks old. During play time together, they seem to be getting more aggressive with each other. Is this a trait that this bred has or is this normal behavior for puppies?

 

How Do I Wrap a Package Using Neck Ties?I am looking for the directions to wrap a package with ties. I know that it is woven, but I don't want to cut the ties.

 

When Can I Start Feeding a Puppy Solid Food?When can I introduce my puppies to puppy food instead of just nursing?

 

Troubleshooting Kenmore Refrigerator Ice Maker?My 5-year-old Kenmore refrigerator is dispensing water, but no longer making ice. I have read that I could use my blow dryer to defrost the water fill spout, but I am not sure where it is.

 

White Lint All Over Dark Laundry?How can I get a bunch of white lint off a pair of navy blue sweat pants? They were new and I washed them with a new grey sweat shirt.

 

Drop Sites for Unwanted Coupons?Does anyone know of a place where I can put coupons I am not using for others to look and see if they can use them? There used to be a place at the library, but it's no longer there.

 

Removing Stickers from Delicate Clothing?How would I remove a mark left behind from removing the sizing sticker tape off a shirt? The mark is not sticky, but is paler than rest of the shirt (green) and certainly noticeable. I've removed hundreds of these size stickers without this having happened!

 

How Do I Freeze Meat Pies?How do you freeze meat pies?