Planning a Wedding on a $500.00 Budget
Yes yes yes! This is the kind of wedding I always, and always hoped my kids, would want. Its not really a frugality issue, its a matter of having priorities well in place! You want to have a party to celebrate this wonderful event. And not to have lots of stress...
Tips for Speaking Before a Judge?
Ladydragonfly13: just keep confidence and always always take a deep breath before speaking! Seriously, thats the advice from me. Been through both disability hearings and won(for a spouse who couldnt articulate well) and, some support groups where the woman...
Round Up Debit Card Into Savings
We live in a rural area in Northern California, every few months we need to go to San Francisco area for a medical appt, about 5-6 hours away. The keep the change savings on my debit card is earmarked for the luxury (for me, not my daughter, whos age makes...
Ringing in the Ears?
Both Deeli and MCW have advice that rang true for me. Ive had this problem for years. And eventually had problems hearing well also. Turns out for me, I have a combination of Menieres disease (google it) and have these funny little bends in my Eustachian tubes...
Hand Out Snack Bags to the Homeless
My friend used to do (maybe still does) the 2 for $2 McDonalds special. Shed buy a big bag for the purpose of just driving around once a week and ask ANYBODY she saw in places like the town plaza, if theyd like a sandwich. I loved that idea. Another thing she...
Saving Money While Feeding Active Teens
the brilliant part of your plan is the 2 MUST DOs to allow freedom everyday, and then the usual regular healthy food to suit the appetite/whim of the day being IN ADDITION to. Brilliant. We always did the oatmeal /w peanut butter, apples raisins nseeds whatever...
Adhering Clip Art to Fabric?
Ive been experimenting with computer printer fabric. Comes in letter size packages. Put it through your inkjet printer like a piece of paper. A package of 10 sheets was under 10 dollars. Im turning a couple of photos (adding border fabric) into pillow tops...
Do It Yourself Outdoor Christmas Decorations
Your post is so terribly, terribly funny, and so very practical and true! I ( with three kids in college,one a young mom, and the fifth a junior in high school) can TOTALLY relate to the dilemma of what to do with all their leftover treasures cluttering my...
Saving Money on Halloween Costumes
Not a tip, just a comment. I used to do costumes for various community theaters so I have some elaborate stuff Ive managed to put together on a dime in my life. My 5 kids always felt that they could rely upon me for some pretty slick Halloween costumes,etc...
Dogs Are Always Smelly?
Might be a skin infection. Im working right now with my allergic, smelly dog. Vet recommended a very simple ingredient diet. Found a very pure one that has only rice, lamb, and oil, with lots of vitamins, hopefully for only now, seems dogs are like people and...
Looking For Information On Convection Ovens?
I have a really great counter-top convection oven (Perfect Aire) I got at a yard sale for a dollar, brand new practically. Who would think itd be so great? I have a large family and regular oven, but use it often for baked potatoes, etc. Also a spare crockpot...
Transportation Problems?
I remember the time when the kids were very young I pumped up a tire every morning for over a month (with one of those dollar store bicycle pumps) because I just didnt have the money for a new (even used) replacement. Didnt know about Fix-a flat at the time...
Don't Try to Solve All Your Kid's Problems
Easy to say, VERY hard to do, even though I agree completely with you and try hard to do the same. It takes a considerable shift in thinking as they get older, since were WIRED to step in when theyrre young. And sometimes it also takes considerable tough-biting...
Replacing Paper Filters with Reusable Filter
This brings back memories of my more conscious (better habits) times before I dont remember why one day I decided to buy the paper ones instead. I always had (back in the day, I think I got lazy and forgot all about it until now) made coffee filters from scraps...
Tips Jar Gift for a Hairdresser - "Moving Out On Your Own" Gift
Tawnda this sounds like a great, thoughtful gift on so many levels. The type of gift I always hope my creativity will spark, but rarely does in such a clever, thoughtful way that all ties together. And priceless to the recipient, Im sure. NICE!
Make Your Own Coffee Filter
Jimjam: this is funny because I always eye the softener sheets for second uses. Guess it depends on whether the scent is compatible with the coffee variety! MMM..hazelnut lightly scented with mountain fresh! Seems like they really WOULD be the perfect texture...
Is Netflix Worth it?
Im happy with Netflix. I have the one at a time subscription. The downfall is me being organized enough to turn the movie back in right away. If its something I think the rest of the family might want to see, then sometimes by the time Ive let kids use it, several...
