Christmas Gift Ideas for Daughter's Partner and His Children?
I think a basket/bowl/container of goodies (homemade or store-bought) would be thoughtful and considerate, until you get to spend time with him and his kids. Chocolate-covered pretzels are always a hit!
Cats in Attic?
Oh, you poor thing! What about someone to check their access and close, screen it off? Would deer repellent work on cats? Worth asking!
Painting Formica Countertops
Sure wish Michigan wasnt so far from Missouri! You did an awesome job - congrats!
Potty Training a 3 Year Old?
Is she using the big potty? May be too big/scary! If shes using a training potty, try using it as a reading opportunity. She sits on the pot and you read to her, distraction! Another thought, take her to Walmart/Target and let her pick out her own Big Girl...
Disinfect, Re-Use, and Save
Another way to disinfect is to keep a spray bottle of peroxide nearby! Love it when I see the foaming, tells me its working!
Use Furniture Spray To Keep Shower Clean
Ok, Luana, Ive tried every other suggestion on this site - now I have to try this one! Wish me luck!
Wording for a Family Reunion Announcement?
Or, you can start with a save the date announcement, with details to follow!
What is this Flower? (Bat Plant)
My first reaction was that it looks like a wet, angry cat! Good luck with identification! ;)
Sharpen Scissors with Steel Wool
I use this trick too, only I cut the SOS/Brillo pads in half - I sharpen the scissors and lengthen the life of the pads! Why use a whole pad, when you only need a little bit and that way, too, the whole thing wont rust and go to waste!
Fold Pillow Cases Together
I tried the putting the set in one pillowcase first of all, my sons asked me not to do it anymore with their sheets and second, I didnt like the way they looked on the shelf. I know, can you say Martha Stewart? But this technique does sound do-able! Congrats...
Ideas for a Swim and Dance Party?
Katie, sounds like fun, but Id be careful with the Tiki torches and dancers! Is there something else you could use? What about those little solar lights, all around the yard/deck/pool? What about a limbo? Have the non-dancers hold the limbo pole, to participate...
Recipes for Making Household Products?
My favorite bathroom cleaner is to make a paste of Dawn and baking soda, put a little on a wet cloth, rub all over the area, rinse well, and watch the shower/tub sparkle! Also, use Dawn for clogged toilets! Heard recently to use vodka for weed killer. Havent...
Uses for Hydrogen Peroxide?
3% peroxide uses - 1. Take one capful (the little white cap that comes with the bottle) and hold in your mouth for 10 minutes daily, then spit it out. (I do it when I bathe) No more canker sores and your teeth will be whiter without expensive pastes. Use it...
Is a Self Cleaning Oven Worth the Extra Cost?
Im w/ the nos and found, when cleaning my moms oven last fall, that the new products 1-dont smell like they used to and 2-work better than I remember! For that once in a blue moon that you would clean the oven, I say pocket the $100 or, better yet, go out for...
How Do I Build a Kitchen Island?
Garnetgirl9 took my idea. You can get replacement legs @ the hardware store along with the bolts to attach! I like your table idea, wish I had the room!
Store Touchup Paint in Film Canisters
My friend did this in her new home and, when she needs to do a touch up, dips her finger or thumb in the paint, covers the mark, and a quick hand wash and shes done, brush-less!
Inexpensive Wedding Reception Ideas?
Well, its unanimous! Have your ceremony, cake & punch, and a wonderful life!
Baking Soda and Dishwashing Liquid For Soap Scum
Jean, thank you so much. FarFar, I mixed this so that the paste was the consistency of soft cake frosting! When I used up the first batch it was easy enough to mix another batch for the next bathroom. I have a little left over, so Im curious to see if it holds...
Trivia Questions for a Baby Shower?
Other questions: Where is the baby being delivered? What name(s) are they considering? Whats daddys middle name? Mommys middle name? (this isnt easy!) Good luck to all!
Name Ideas for Office Cleaning Business?
garnetgirl9, you took my idea! Only I was thinking of Night Shift or Third Shift, but the slogan is brilliant!
Save Bags for Sack Lunches
Ive been doing something similar for years; yknow those produce bags? D/H has been using those for years for his lunch because he refused to brown bagit! They get used for a couple of days, then off they go, hes a mechanic and after 2 or 3 days they smell like...
Car Sickness Remedies?
Also, sit in the front seat, if possible. When I was pregnant I used an accu-pressure cuff, found it by the Dramamine. Its just a knit cuff with a small button inside, you measure 2 fingers up from the wrist and make sure the button is on that point. Sounds...
Throwing a Princess Theme Party?
Does Burger King still have those paper crowns for kids? I used one for King Herod one Christmas pageant and spray painted it and used plastic rhinestones, because those are adjustable and paper and very little investment and BK loves the promotion! Pink lemonade...
Use Trash Can as Mop Bucket
Ive been doing something, similar, too! I pour a bucket of water into the toilet before cleaning, then sprinkle w/ Comet. One day it occurred to me that if I used the plastic wastebasket I could carry one less cleaning item, empty the wastebasket, and rinse...
Looking for Vases for Centerpieces?
What about a simple tall glass (like an iced tea glass) that you could rent from the caterer or a catering company? Then you dont have to get rid of them at the end of the evening, the caterer will!
50th Anniversary Advice?
I agree w/both previous posts, but tend to lean towards vows first and dinner party after, unless you know of an important guest who cannot be there early and would really want to be there for the renewal of vows! And, congratulations!
Something is Eating My Tiger Lilies?
I had my first year of dear nibbling on my daylillies this year! My son even got a picture w/his cellphone! In years past the neighbors had dogs that were a great deterrant, but the dogs are gone and so are my lillies! Good Luck!
Name Ideas for a Boat Cleaning Business?
Soap Ahoy Clean as a Skipper Floating Maid Stem to Stern Port, Starboard, & In Between Top Deck Scrubbing Mate
Centerpiece for Ladies Night Out - Superwomen Theme?
I love dedes ideas. I was going to suggest the red, blue, gold carnations with a cutout of the Superman S on a pick in the center. Her idea of the inspirational phrases could be used, also, as napkin rings or coasters!
Are the Dishes Clean or Dirty?
I fill the soap dish as soon as I empty the dishwasher, if the soap dish is closed: dirty! open/empty: clean!, works around here and easy for me to ask 2 teenage boys to start the dishwasher when all they have to do is lock and start (I know, I know).
Homemade Graduation Gift Ideas for Friends?
Pick up some cute, fun frames (maybe in their new school colors), remove the glass, matte, etc and add cork cut to size for a corkboard or sheet metal for a magnet board. Decorate the edge of the frame with their name, initials, etc. At my sons school, all...
Homemade "Beehive" to Keep Bees Away
Do you have to do the papier mache? Could you just crunch-up the jug and paint it? Hmmmmm, tell you what - i have a jug in the kitchen, lemme give it a try and Ill get back to you, ok? Til then...
Getting Rid of Flies in Backyard?
Besides calling the authorities on the dumpster, a trick I heard recently is to take a ziploc bag, fill w/ water and a couple of shiny copper pennies - hang them around and the flies will scram! Apparently, the reflective-ness of the copper and the flies eyesight...
Preventing Mold Growth in Stored Cooler?
What a bunch of great ideas, some I had not heard before, but I really liked the newspaper and leaving the drain plug opened - what a simple idea, rather than cracking the lid which gets in the way of storing anything on top!
Humorous Ideas for a High School Survival Kit Gift?
A folder for FAFSA information; a folder for colleges to be considered; a check list of questions to ask when visiting colleges; a gift card for photo printing; photo album; JOLT or Mountain Dew; countdown calendar to graduation - can you tell Ive been through...
Product Review: The Diet Solution Program
Thank you. I was considering this program, but will do some more research. I did hear that they recommend a lot of water! more than the recommended 64 oz. a day! I float on the 64!
Cleaning With Hydrogen Peroxide
I keep a spray bottle under the kitchen sink, to sanitize the counters. The other day I was putting away the drainer, for drying dishes - decided to give it a spray - OMG! If foamed up all over - YUK! So, I let it sit there a while, then w/ the hottest water...
Ideas for Activities for a Shakespeare Themed 10th Birthday Party?
KISS - Keep it Simple, Sister! Forego the cake and bring a variety of cookies (maybe pizzellas or biscottis), sub sandwiches, with an Italian flair, chilled grapes and strawberries, and individualized waterbottles (landfills, yknow) as a takehome!
Adding Color to a White and Beige Kitchen?
OMG, like everyone else said, anything will work! Whats your favorite color? Color in an adjoining room? Walk through Pennys, Target, any kitchen store and see what the color of the season is and give it a try! Buy a few things you like - take them home, put...
Painting Plastic Outdoor Flower Pots?
Ive used regular spray paint and the stone paint too with much success! After a couple of years it starts to wear, but grab another can and go again!
Lining Drawers with Wall or Wrapping Paper?
I have drawers and cabinets lined for many years with wallpaper. Its great! Easy to wipe up, too. Lay it out, measure, cut, re-roll in opposite direction and lay down - dont glue! I used leftover paper - bought way too much! Enjoy!
Keeping Skunks Out of My Yard?
I just saw a show about skunks on our PBS channel. They recommended a boom box, on low, with the bass at its highest level. Point it toward the area where they are hiding (this was under a porch) and only play it at night. Worth a try and wont harm other animals...
Surprise 35th Birthday Party?
What about kidnapping him from work on Friday and taking him to a B&B or resort - you only have to go one night, if $$$ is an issue. But, to take him from work, youll have to be in touch w/ the boss and do all HIS packing too! I did this for my d/h for his...
Alternative to Flower Petals for Flower Girl to Scatter?
Yeah, OliveOyl - I agree with you - just walk with a cute little basket that looks like its gonna spill its flowers!
Name Ideas for Cleaning and Maintenance Business?
Mitres and Mops or Tools and Bubbles and a logo of a mopbucket w/a mop, hammer, and saw!
Painting Kitchen with Tan Tile and Brown Cabinets?
I agree -a cool color would be pretty, unless your considering painting the cabinets, that would open endless opportunities. Using an item you already have and are going to continue to use would help, and getting some of those small jars of paint to really...
Ideas for a 30th Birthday Party?
On her birthday, give her a card w/the following itinerary: load up the kids and the birthday girl on Saturday, the 19th, take Mom to a local spa for a manicure/pedicure while you and the kids hit the nearest playground. Then pick her up and go to a kid-friendly...
Buying Furniture at Yard Sales
This advice is too true! My son moved off campus this past fall and I didnt want to haul alot to school - instead, we took what he had and hit the neighborhood sales early Saturday morning. He got a dining table, coffee table, and lamp that the seller showed...
Keeping Mice Out of a Camper?
We set an open box of mothballs in our pop-up camper before closing it for the winter - no problems and the aroma dissapates quickly when we air it out in the spring - actually, we return the box every time we close it up! No critters!
Have a Plan B When Party Planning
and . . . never let mother-in-law bring food for another party! You poor thing - good thing he knows his mother and thought ahead!
Engagement Party Etiquette?
Of course! My in-laws had a party at their home (4 hrs away) for their friends and family and my mom had one for us - both parents were invited to each others party too! It was a great way to meet each others extended families and friends before the wedding...
Preventing Mold from Growing in Washed Tupperware?
I do store it in a lower part of the house, that isnt dry - I will try the vinegar rinse - thanx for your time!
Reuse Plastic Bags At Target
I just saw this the other night! Cant wait to get to work tomorrow to share the info (wait - did I just say that I cant wait to get to work?) Merry, merry!
Decorating A Pink Bathroom?
Also, a shower curtain - closed at all times - would minimize seeing the pink shower all the time. But, I like the black and grey suggestions, as well as the Neopolitan too - I remember seeing the blue/brown combinations last year - at first, YUK, but the more...
Preparing Plants To Bring Indoors?
I like the bathtub idea (scroll down) - keep the bugs contained, if there are any! Better start this process this weekend, too!
Set a Cleaning Timer
What a fantastic suggestion - especially for time @ the computer, for me! 5 minutes invaribly turns into 30 before I know it! And, if the timer tells me to work for 10 minutes I will probably do what the timer says - just like, when my boys were little . . . I...
Good Luck Cards for Football Players?
AND - you can make 2 cards and another 2 cards alike; give Boy A card 1 and Boy B card 2, then next week give Boy A card 2 and Boy B card 1. Believe me, as a mother of boys, they will not compare - youll be lucky if they have the card from week 1 by week 2...
Looking for Inexpensive Auto Insurance?
If you belong to Sams Club or Costco - check out their benefits to members - we found a great deal for our family, including 2 teenage boys, through Sams and then added our homeowners and got another discount through the same company! Worth a try - just have...
Making "Jesus" Sandals?
What about cardboard? We did this, back in the 60s at bible camp - poked holes and ran black/brown shoe laces through to hold them on! Thanx for the memory!
Shop Once a Week
Ive been doing something like this for years - before I start my list I make a menu for the week. And I do this based on the ad from the store, to utilize their sales or just to get a suggestion. Then, I can make my list cause I know what I want/have/need! I...
Baby Shower Centerpiece Ideas?
You didnt say when the party was but what about yellow mums? I just saw some small ones at Home Depot the other day (7/18) - you could tie pink and blue ribbons around them for the party.
Using Lavender in a Wedding Bouquet?
What a wonderful idea! Hope it goes well! Wish I had a daughter to share this idea with, too!
Alternatives to GladWare for Brown Bagging?
Ive been buying the deli sliced meat that come in reusable containers. Once the meat is gone, Ive got another container. My husband and boys really like the meat, so I have quite a collection - enough to send some w/college son as he moves off campus this fall...
Home Remedies For Ear Ache?
The MD told me years ago, while treating son for swimmers ear, that if you put the corner of the towel in the ear after swimming,showering that will draw out any water. She also said that girls dont get as many swimmers ears because of the use of blow dryers...
Fill Detergent Cup at End of Dishwasher Cycle
What a great idea, too, for keeping the cup dry - I hate it when the soap get clumpy - gonna try this @ my house, too! thx
Separating Coffee Filters
I turn the stack inside out, like Irrn567 - never have trouble, especially late at night when Im trying to set the machine up for morning and all I want to do is get some sleep.
Getting Teen to Help at Home?
Well, add me to the list of you have a normal teen - I have 2 and theyre alot like yours. The college son is a little more self-sufficient, but the 17 y/o could fall over the trash, and not do anything w/ it, but if theres a note to take it out - its done. Like...
Buying Friend a Moving Away Gift?
What about Googling their future city and finding an attraction/restaurant/event in the near future and giving them a gift certificate for that? It would get them out and about in their new location and theyd think of you that evening, too.
Getting Rid of a Cowlick?
Codie - I think your cowlick is darling - but maybe some time w/ a good stylist would convince you, too. Trust me, the more you fight it, the more it will take over your thoughts and distract you from the rest of life. I have always had curly hair and fought...
Holes in Leaves of Basil and Pepper Plants?
So, if I were to use hot peppers or garlic, would I cook them in oil, cool, and spray? Or soak in dish soap? Dont mean to be dense. Thanx
Homemade "No More Tangles"?
Ive used diluted fabric softener in a spritzer bottle and in the shower/sink - works like a charm and smells good too!
What is This Plant? (Swedish Ivy)
I thought it looked like Swedish Ivy? I bought some this year, and thats what the tag said - it does have a unique scent - I like it.
Reuse Plastic Meat Trays Around the House
I just did something last night! I had some pork chops that came in one of these containers and I wanted to marinate them, so I pulled that plastic pad that was underneath, put the chops back in the container, added marinade and waited for the grill to be ready...
An Organized Shopping List
To take this one step further, I make a menu for the week, from the store ads and from family requests, and that helps me determine what I truly need to buy - since I checked the cupboards first, knowing what I was going to make. My friends have teased me over...
Use Red Hanky in Case of Blood
And what a great way to save from ruining good cloths in the closet, too! Im putting one in the kitchen, one in the first aid basket, and one in the glove box! Thanx!
Place Mat Handbags
This is so cute - could you possibly elaborate on the pattern? I have some placemats that are passed their prime that could work, but I need more information.
Organizing Ideas from Magazines in a Filing Cabinet
A binder with clear pockets could work too. And you could put a couple of small articles or pictures in the same pocket.
