Carry Stun Gun On Dog Walks
I am so sorry to hear what happened to you and your little dog. I know your dog was like a family member, and that is hard to deal with. I hope you are doing better and I know your little friend is your guardian angel now. Take care of your self, from another...
Exploding Glass Bowls
I dont buy any new glass or dinner ware. The Chinese are not doing what they should in making glass or glazing dinnerware. I buy old glass from garage sales or thrift shops. It is too bad that we have to worry about something as simple as a glass bowl.
Can You Recall a Sent Email Before It Is Read?
I just heard something about that the other day, but I believe you have to be signed up with gmail. It is worth checking to see.
How to (or Not) Administer Medicine to an Ungrateful Bird
Oh my goodness, I feel so sorry for you, trying to help the little fellow and all he knew was he thought you were trying to hurt him. It is so hard to give medicine to any animal, they dont know you are helping them. I hope you can regain the trust, he is a...
Better Litterbox for Cat Who Pees Over the Side?
I know folks who have bought a large tote box (like Rubbermaid) and cut a hole for the cat to get in (on the side) this is so tall that there is no way for urine to get outside of this box. From what they say, it works well.
You Don't Have to Spend $20 for Your Dog's Nails
Many years ago I had a Dalmatian, and we had a very, very long concrete driveway. He ran on it everyday, and that kept his nails trimmed down also.
House Training a Rabbit
This reminds me of the early 80s when we had a very large white rabbit in the house. He was trained, but he loved electrical wires! When I found my large gray microwave cord chewed through, I was surprise we didnt have a charcoal rabbit.LOL
Clever Ideas Using Photoshop
WOW!! Great job and just like you said, a real keepsake for the recipient. These would be a nice and thoughtful Christmas present-- everyone likes to see their name in lights.
Treatment Options for Cat with Luxating Patella?
Do you have any teaching colleges where you live? If they have a vet program, you could try to get in with them, the students need to learn, and they are well supervised. Hope this helps.
In Memory of Cujo
Such a wonderful tribute to your loving friend and family member. I am so sorry for your loss, but know that your little doggie is in doggie heaven romping and playing-- just waiting for the day you can reunite. I am a firm believer that no one really leaves...
What Breed is My Dog?
With the blue eyes, you would think there is some Husky mix in there. Cute little guy!
Suggestions for Easy-to-Use Cell Phone?
Jitterbug is the way to go. It has large numbers and no extras to worry or confuse someone. Call and talk to a operator to find out more. 1-800-918-8543
What Breed is My Dog?
Dont know the breed, but what a wonderful intelligent face he has. Pretty coloring.Give him a squeeze for me!
Getting Donated Fleece Fabric?
Try www.freecycle.org and put in your location. Freecyle is where you can ask for things for free. You would be surprised what people have to give away.
Henry (Basset/Pointer)
Oh gosh! How darn cute are your babies!!! They both found just the right mommy! Blessings to you all.
Ideas for Using Old Polo Shirts?
I have heard that when you donate them, if it is not good enough to sell. it is put in the rag bin and then recycled into other things. I work at Walmart, and when we stopped wearing our smocks, they went to the rag bin and where used to make other things.
Relieving a Dog's Sore Hips?
I have heard that this works, here is the name and information you will need. Dr. Frank Cat Dog Spray for Pain 1800-957-1525
Making a Mattress More Comfortable?
Memory foam is the way to go, I have a 1 1/2 in. and it makes a big difference in how I sleep now. Would not trade my memory foam for anything!
VCR Recording TV Shows Poorly?
Have you tried their website for FAQ-- or called to talk to a customer service person. I called and had some help with a DVD player, and it helped correct the problem.
Changing the Texture of Cooked Oatmeal?
You can make oatmeal and put it in a pan like a loaf pan, let it firm up in the fridge, and then slice it and fry in a pan sprayed wih pam. You could drizzle it with syrup or powder sugar.
Saving Money on Garbage Bags
We save bags by recycling all that will recycle. This way we only use bags for trash that can not be recycled.
FlavorWave Roaster Reviews?
I have had mine for over a year now, and I love it! We do alot of pork and some times I just put it in frozen and it gets done just fine, and is moist and very tender. I have baked in it and done bacon. How nice to have all that splatter confined for easy clean...
Ordering Checks Online?
I work for Walmart and I order my personal checks online from walmart.com I have done this for years with no problems. The shipping is not that bad.
Gizmo (Domestic Shorthair)
What a wonderful story!! I always say animals come into our life when we need them and of course when they need us. So glad the ex is gone and the Queen has a mommy and daddy that love her. Kisses and hugs to Queenie!!!!
Storing Comforters?
Vacuum bags are the way to go, you can get a lot of things in them and they shrink down really nice and compact.
Persistent Feminine Itching?
This reminds me about a few years ago, I had itching. I tried everything- I was going crazy. I finally called the doctor for a appt. while I was giving it some thought, I remembered that I had tried on two pairs of jeans at a dept. store and a light bulb went...
ThriftyFun Mentioned In Reader's Digest Article: "My Family's No-Buy Experiment"
Great article!! Looks like our Thrifty family will be growing soon.
Protecting Carpet From Food Spills?
If money is a concern. you can ask for a area rug on Freecycle. It is like a garage sale, only things are free and you post online what you would like. If someone has a area rug to give away, they will email you. Then you pick up the rug. There are a lot of...
Junior (Jack Russell Terrier/Chihuahua)
What a cutie!!! I am sure he is glad you found him. I think animals come into our lives when we need them, and he sure needed you! Give him a hug for all of the thrifty fun animal lovers!
Recipes Using Cake Mix?
Hi, one thing you can do to keep all those mixes fresh, is to put the boxes in the freezer. I did this when the kids where little when cakes mix was on sale. It keep them fresh as the day I bought them.
Can I Eat My Navy Beans?
Oh my gosh, makes me remember back to 1960 when we used bean shooters. When the sprouts came up in the back yard, dad made me and my brother PICK all of them!! No more did we shoot beans. Thanks for the memory.
Nails Are Yellow From Nail Polish?
After you get your nails to the original state, if you put a coat of clear polish on first, and then your color-- you wont have the stain from the color polish.
A Guide To Household Recycling?
I also live in a small apt. I bought plastic drawers from Walmart, the ones that you buy seperate, and can stack on top of each other. I put them, all 4 on top of each other next to my trash can in the kitchen. I also bought 2 large storage containers-- each...
Garden: First Iris Blooms
Thanks for sharing, how beautiful!! I lost a girlfriend to breast cancer, and this was her favorite flower. It makes me think of her, Thanks so much!! Leann
Ways To Save Money While RV-ing
Great information, thanks for taking the time to leave such a detailed list.
Speakers Don't Work On My Dell?
I see that alot of people are down on Dell, but I have a Dell desktop and a laptop. The desktop is 5 years old and going strong, and the laptop is 6 months old. but fine also. I dont care for the service techs you talk to, cant understand them most of the time...
Where to Find Help for Aging Parents?
First let me say I am sorry this is happening, but know that there are resources that can help you. Every state has a adult protective service agency, there you can start to get the help you will need. You will have to call and start a case, they will evaluate...
Cat and a Newborn Baby?
Great to hear it is going so well!! Best of everything to you your hubby and the precious little baby girl. She and the kitty will be fast friends as she grows.
Cat and a Newborn Baby?
I have had to many cats to count through the years, and the last post in reference to the sucking on the mouth and nose is common for cats. Especially if they were weaned early or just like to suck on something for comfort. My young daughter had a cat that...
Cat and a Newborn Baby?
Cats are smarter then you think, the cat is upset that the baby is crying and upset. You have a very sensitive cat.
In Memory of Boots
What a wonderful kitty! Please know I am thinking about you and your loss of your little friend. I have a kitty who is 16 and I know I will miss her too when she goes. Take care of yourself.
Storing Pet Info and Supplies
Great information! Thanks from all of us animal lovers. When you have a pet they are part of the family, and you have just shown how much your babies mean to you. If your little guys could talk, they would say you are a wonderful mommy.
Saving Money to Buy an Expensive Item?
You could try www.freecycle.org this site is like a free garage sale. You can post for something you would like to have--and if someone has one to give away, they will email you and you have to pick it up. It will be up to you to provide the muscle and pick...
PayPal Reviews?
I wish I rememberd where I got the link, but I use ICONIX to let me know if my email is from PayPal and eBay. It works for me. If I can find where I downloaded this, I will let you folks know.
Website Used to Give Items Away for Free?
There is a website called www.freecycle.org it is like a garage sale, but things are free.
DNA Testing for Ethnicity?
I wouldnt use a email that came to me unsolicited. I would do some searching with sites you can trust.
Tole (Sheltie)
What a beauty!! You are lucky to have such a wonderful friend, and he in the fact that you rescued him.
Repaying Cigna for Disability Overpayment?
Sorry to hear you are having troubles, but you are one of the many who almost lost their house. Right now it is a big thing with mortgages, and the banks who lent the money are working to help people in trouble. The banks do not want to see you forclose, and...
Freeze Meatballs In Recycled Egg Cartons
I like the idea, but just for safety sake, I would probably use plastic wrap for a barrier. Even washed I wonder about bacteria.
Where to Find a Dry-Erase Marker?
If you are having stains left on the board, you can use hand sanitizer to wipe the board clean. It is cheaper than buying the spray for the boards. When the marker is fresh, it will wipe off with a tissue. If it sets for very long, that is when you get the...
Make A Pillow Out Of A Beloved Shirt
I am glad to see someone else do this, I have two t-shirts that my longest and dearest girlfriend gave me. She died from breast cancer 7 years ago, so I have made them into pillows, so I can look at them each day and remember her. Maybe this will encourage...
Thank You for Your Thoughts and Prayers
Joan, what great news! A Christmas miracle for your Mom and your family. Have a great Christmas and a Happy and safe New Year!!
Putting a Small Gift Inside a Big Box?
Last year my son-in-law got my daughter a new set of wedding rings she had been looking at. To fool her, he put the rings in a box and wrapped it, then he put it in another bigger box and wapped that, then into another bigger box and wrapped that and so on...
Removing Old Dried Blood From an Armchair?
Try ammonia and water. I got blood out of a recliner using just ammonia and water. Takes alot of rags and time, but it was successful.
Advice For Owning Siberian Husky?
We had a husky in the 80s and he was a sweetheart. He had a favorite kitty and they played like to little fools. He was a very gentle dog and we loved him.
Did I See an Angel?
Trust in what you saw, there are many things in this world that have No real answers, but what you saw is very possible and real. As a child my deceased uncle came to me, and I saw him just like I see real people in this life. He was just saying goodbye to...
Urine Odor in Elementary School Bathroom?
OdoBan comes in a gallon jug and can be diluted to use in a spray bottle, or in a mop bucket. This is what is used in nursing homes to keep the odor to a minimum. You can purchase this at Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/C-Odo-Conc-Odor-Disinf-Eucalyp/dp/B00A3ZFVT2...?tag=thrif06-20
Address Labels Can Get Stuck In Shredder
I shred anything with my name and address on it. I also put anything sticky, between other sheets of paper to prevent what happend to you shredder. Better luck next time when you buy one. Dont let all these other folks make you stop shredding your information...
Beware Of Online Banking Account Balances
Sadly gone are the days of personal bankers and friendly banks. Since they passed the Check 21 it has been down hill for the average customer. Checks can be turned around by electronic check, thus going in faster than you anticipated, and the checks are withdrawn...
Cat Pooping In The Bath?
This could be bad behavior, but it could be he has worms or parasites or something else. Cats are smarter than we give them credit for. He may be trying to call your attention to his stomach problem. It would probably be wise to have him checked by a Vet. If...
Selling a Vacation Package?
You could try eBay--or a small newspaper in your community, or a larger well known newspaper.
Place Small Phone Book In Car
For everyones information, there is a free information number--1800-373-3411. You can use it on your home phone or cell phone. If on your cell phone all you use is your airtime and not 1.49 or more. You will need to listen to a small advertisement, but what...
Place Small Phone Book In Car
You can dial *67 before you dial the free number, this will block your number. It works on the cell and home phone.
Kiana (Golden Retriever/Malamute) and...
THEY ARE ADORABLE!! Who says dogs dont like cats??? We have had many cats and dogs do the same, to bad people cant get along as well.
Pichchini the Cat
Sure is a cute kitty, I think they come into our lives when we need them, and they can tell we will accept them. My kitty is 15 years old now, hope you have your new friend that long too.
Buying a Used Digital Camera?
LIZ, I gave you the wrong website for a used camera, sorry, it is KEH.COM This is where I had such good luck with the used Kodak.
Video: Scottie Tails: My Date with Barney, the First Dog
HOW CUTE!!! Lots of work I am sure, but so good! What an adorable dog, and so well trained. This is a must see for all of us animal lovers. I sent the link to all my email friends. Sure hope Kenzie gets the date of her dreams!!
Downloading Audiobooks From The Library
Hi Lynn, thank you for the info. on the website, I appreciate it!! I will be on that one today.
Cleaning Knotty Pine Furniture?
Murphys oil soap will cut the grease for you. You can try it in a small spot and see how it does. I worked with a cleaning crew and we used it all the time.
"Impossible" Chocolate Pudding Pie?
Thank you so much, I have looked in all the old cook books and could not find my old stand by recipe.
Cat Poops Under The Bed?
Has anything changed in your household lately? I have a cat who always went to her litterbox faithly, until I moved in with my daughter. My daughter had two cats and my cat was scared of them. She started going under my bed. It got so bad, she was so terrified...
Cat Poops Under The Bed?
Has anything changed in your household lately? I have a cat who always went to her litterbox faithly, until I moved in with my daughter. My daughter had two cats and my cat was scared of them. She started going under my bed. It got so bad, she was so terrified...
"Impossible" Chocolate Pudding Pie?
This is for Carolyn Homemade Bisquick Mix 8 cups Flour 1 1/4 cups Nonfat Dry Milk 1/4 cup Baking Powder 1 tablespoon Salt 2 cups Shortening Combine flour, milk, baking powder and salt. Cut in shortening. Store in tightly closed container in cool place.
Homemade Coffee Pods?
I work at Wal-mart and in the small appliance aisle, they sell a small plastic coffee pod maker. You will find it close to the metal filters that you can use again and again. This is the same area where they sell the coffee pots. Hope this helps.
Overweight Dogs?
I have a customer who comes through my grocery line, one day I made a joke about all the cans of greenbeans He said he does dog rescue, and many are very overweight. He says he give them alot of green beans mixed into a little dog food. This way they feel full...
Handy Punch
A WORD OF CAUTION! Latex can be dangerous for some people with latex allergy, can be deadly. I am sure all of the latex can not be rinsed or washed out of these gloves. It would be a good idea to use something else for the ice mold.
