Removing Cigarette Smell on a Leather Satchel?
The best odor remover of all is sunlight. I once bought a great tote bag that was perfect except that it smelled strongly of smoke. I put in on my lawn in the sun, turned it occasionally, then turned it inside out and flipped it. Within two days, the smoke...
Ideas for a Waterproof Clothespin Holder?
Take an empty milk jug, clean it thoroughly, then cut an opening opposite the jug handle large enough to put your hand through. Use an awl or metal kitchen skewer to put holes in the bottom of the jug for drainage. Put a slit at the bottom of the handle where...
Remedies for Sinus Pain?
Go to your local drug store and purchase a neti pot or, my favorite, the SinusRinse system (go to where you can mail order) and use as instructed. This system used twice daily has made my battle with sinus pain and sinusitis much, much better. If youre nervous...
Making Nails Stronger?
I also have had thin nails for most of my life. I recently found a bottle of garlic pills Id bought for bolstering my heart health. I thought, Hmmmm. People say garlic strengthens nails, so why dont I try these! Ive taken them daily now for about two months...
Making a Bar of Soap from Soap Scraps?
Ive found the easiest way of all: Save your soap scraps until you have a travel soap box container (hopefully a large one) full. Put them inside with a small amount of water, then put the open container in your microwave. Set it at a low speed or even defrost...
Having Surgery Done for Sweaty Palms (Hyperhidrosis)?
Be careful of having this surgery. I had excessively sweaty palms as a teenager, but now at 61 this condition has been gone for most of my life. Mine was caused by the anxiety I was living with at the time. Anxiety drugs are cheaper and dont involve surgery...
Ideas for an Inexpensive Commitment Ceremony?
Ann, My husband just retired after 30 years in ministry. This is your celebration and anything you choose to do and the way you do it need to be meaningful to the two of you. Many couples now have potluck meals following their ceremonies. Maybe a friend or...
Kool-Aid Stains on Carpet?
The best way I know is to use your steam iron. Wet a white towel and wring it nearly dry. Turn your iron on the highest steam setting. Place the wet towel over the rug stain, then hold the iron a little above the towel and steam away. You may need to do this...
Getting Help With the Dishes?
Try cheerfully saying, Boy, Id love to cook _ _ _ _ _ for everyone tonight, but there arent any clean dishes or pans for the job! Guess well just go without a nice meal! See how fast the others get the dishes done. I like to see the dishes done after every...
Reviews of Temperpedic Mattresses?
We retired 4 months ago and bought a memory foam mattress from Sleep Science through Costco. The price was great, it was delivered and set up for us, and we love it! Both of us sleep better and wake more rested than before. You will probably need to buy new...
Cleaning a Rice Filled Pillow?
Sunshine is the best smell eliminator there is! Put your Rice Pillow out in bright sunlight and the smells will be gone. No need to buy another one. Ive used this treatment for many thrift store buys that had lingering cigarette/cigar smoke on them and it always...
Tips For Preventing Garbage In The Home
The best compost container for next to your sink is an old Tupperware pitcher I found at a thrift store. Its the kind that has a lid with a push button in the center that flexes the bottom of the lid to make a very tight seal. This keeps fruit flies and house...
Homemade 45 Calorie Bread?
You can make any of your favorite bread recipes and tally up the calories of each ingredient. Measure each baked loaf and try to determine how many thin slices you can get from each loaf. Divide your total calories by the number of loaves, then divide the calories...
