Poaching Eggs
Sounds good to me :-) My dad always poached them in a skillet in milk and carefully poured some of that milk over the toast on a plate and then finished by sliding the egg(s) on to the milked toast :-)
Christmas Party Favor Bags
Very cute idea! I wish I had a sewing machine or my fingers were more nimble to hand sew cause I certainly would make a bunch of them and definitely for all the holidays! These would look cute on a Christmas tree and maybe even place tiny stuffed animals or...
Cleaning Mildew From Concrete?
Vinegar will kill grass (and plants) too so be careful using that. Not knowing how youre porch is set up its kind of hard to give advice but the pressure cleaner using hot water makes sense to me!
Substituting Sherry in a Recipe
Cooking sherry but dont use the salt recommended in the recipe (unless you like extra salt) because cooking sherrys and cooking wines are preserved with salt. The brand of cooking sherrys and cooking wines I use is called Holland House and are usually found...
Drying Your Hair While Using a Curling Iron?
Dont understand what youre asking. Do you mean have both your blow dryer and iron curler plugged in at the same time?
Dole Pineapple Cake Recipe?
It was most likely the Betty Crocker easy pineapple upside down cake recipe on the Dole label: http://www.bettycrocker.com/recipes/easy-pineapple-upside-down-cake/c4d3321d-fad9-41cb-8f29-8d91a4279b07?nicam1=paid_search&nichn1=UM&nipkw1=easy%20pineapple%20upside...
SSI Benefits and Child Support?
Yes, your son will be entitled to benefits so indeed visit your local Social Security office. They will give you an application to fill out and ask for a few assorted documents to be attached to the application including your sons birth certificate and his...
Dog's Ear Tips Not Standing Up?
I doubt very much that he cares if his ear does that or not so just leave it alone. Besides it adds to his overall individual character ;-)
Homemade Coffee Filters?
Ive used a paper towel in a pinch and they work very well but for green purposes if doing so on a regular basis you could cut cheese cloth to about the size of a paper towel instead and then hand wash as needed.
Making Envelopes for Greeting Cards?
Here is a step by step photo tutorial: http://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-Greeting-Card-Envelope Another thing Ive done before (if there is no printing on the back of the front of the card) is carefully tear or cut the front of the card from the back and use the...
Non Stop Elevator
Although this tip might work well it would be a very selfish thing to do because your time is no more important than someone elses time who is waiting to use the service.
Origin of Bull Arab Dog Breed?
If you type what is a bull arab dog breed into your search engine you will find oodles of links full of information.
Reviews of Dryer Balls?
I have an old pair of best friend tennis shoes from the 80s that I could no longer use because so worn they hurt my feet but couldnt bear to part with them so I washed them and have used them since then to throw in the dryer with my clothes for fluffing. Ive...
Coupon Usage Cost Me More?
PS - Dont bother to purchase coupons online and dont even print free ones from online unless you have an awesome printer that uses hardly any ink because otherwise youre really not saving! And if you dont usually read the newspaper why not ask neighbors who...
Coupon Usage Cost Me More?
Just found this excellent 4 part couponing for beginners video (long winded but youll learn a lot): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=suv1HrmHKwQ Now for my personal long winded suggestions - LOL ;-) Check out your grocery markets and pharmacy websites (or ask...
Homemade Buttermilk?
PL Leong, The carton most likely will say something like cultured pasteurized (produced under artificial conditions using cultured bacteria) on the package because there are two types of buttermilk. Buttermilk has a super long shelf life so even if the first...
Homemade Buttermilk?
**If you want the real thing the ratio is 1 to 3: 1 cup of cultured buttermilk (available at health food stores) 3 cups of whole milk 1 large lidded glass jar Pour the buttermilk into the jar, add the milk, shake well and let it sit in a relatively warm place...
Idea for Christmas Gift That Will Fit in an Envelope?
You could send a pre-paid gift card available through either Visa or Mastercard; that way it can be in the amount you can afford and he can purchase something he wants anywhere that accepts credit cards. Also, for a romantic touch, be sure to leave your lipstick...
Morning Chipmunk
Have never seen a chipmunk in my area so was so pleased to see your photo and knowing that youre enjoying the company of one. You also gave me a big smile finding that I am not alone when feeling guilty for oversleeping and look out at four squirrels standing...
My Son's Christmas Memories
I absolutely love this sweet story! It just made me remember my one very special Christmas when I was eight years old and really wanted a bicycle. Well, no there was no bicycle and daddy said that there must have been a child out there somewhere that Santa...
Decorating Office Door with Christmas Movie Theme?
You could decorate with one or more Christmas movie posters. I searched for Miracle on 34th Street and there were two (the original and the most recent version) for about $10.00 each.
Child Receiving Social Security Benefits After Father's Death?
One more thing; if you dont already have one you will definitely need a copy of the fathers death certificate.
Child Receiving Social Security Benefits After Father's Death?
Receiving Social Security death benefits for your child is federal and not state ordered. Take a copy of the child support order to your local Social Security office and they will help you. They will require you to fill out an application and supply other documents...
Clean Your House with Vinegar
I only use distilled vinegar to clean my home too. Home is spotless, cootie bacteria free and you can purchase a gallon of it for only about $3.00 :-)
Chili Recipe for 50?
Really cant get much more simple than this recipe and should be able to find most of these items for a very low cost at stores like Wal-Mart. Have adjusted amounts to serve 50. 12 lbs ground beef 12 onions, chopped 4 tbsp minced garlic 3/4 cup chili powder...
Unauthorized Deduction by DirecTV?
You must have given them authorization to take payments via your debit card at one time or another so what they did is completely legal and especially since you had closed your account with them and were already four days late on your payment. You knew you...
Simple Main Course Vegan Recipe?
I dont know if your daughter likes pasta but if I were vegan this is something I would eat as a main course for Christmas because it is oh so yummy. The tomatoes are Christmas red and you could either use either spinach pasta or green food coloring in regular...
What Breed is My Puppy?
When I was a child our family dog, Lady, was a Border Collie-Shetland Sheltie mix and your cutie pie looks so very much like her including the color markings. Lady only had a little bit of curl to her tail though. You can find out for sure by having a DNA test...
Controlling Type 2 Diabetes Without Medication?
Go to this link for a very informative three page article about a healthy type 2 diabetes diet: http://diabetes.webmd.com/guide/eating-right Also, talk to her pharmacist because in most cases they can give a three day supply of medication to tide her over until...
Meatless "Meatloaf"
Ill have to pass on trying this recipe because even at the bulk food store where I live the price of every type of nut has doubled (and in some cases tripled) in just the last year and a half :-( Nekocat, Google vegetarian meatloaf using lentils. There are...
Ballroom Dancing Etiquette?
From what Ive seen many, many times is the woman extends her right hand out towards the man and then the man takes your hand and leads you to the dance floor. Cant remember if your hand should be palm side up or palm side down though.
Ideas for Preventing Falls in the Shower?
Besides a no slip mat have a handicap bar installed professionally on a wall inside the shower stall nearest where you usually walk in or out of the shower. It might be a little costly but a lot less costly than a trip to the emergency room. If you rent then...
Chicken Gizzard Casserole Recipe?
I dont know about the magazine recipe youre asking about but here are two recipes I found on the web. The first one really isnt a casserole per se but it sounds delicious and am going to give it a try my myself. The second one is a standard gizzard casserole...
Favorite Books?
I have to share my very first favorite book. It was Danny Kayes Stories From Far Away Places during the early 60s when I was in about the second or third grade. The next favorite book, which is the one that turned me into an avid reader and lover of history...
Greeting Card Bookmarks Lift Spirits
Does anyone know what happened to the messaging center and/or how to access it? Cant find it now :-( I would like to know so can send Metroplex my email address.
Greeting Card Bookmarks Lift Spirits
My goodness how kind you are to give thank yous to everyone and I was quite surprised and thankful of your response to me! Its very much appreciated and, on the humorous side, not everyone here would agree with you ;-) Anyway, I am sending you a ThriftyFun...
Greeting Card Bookmarks Lift Spirits
What a wonderful and uplifting tip and truly beautiful reminder to others to not forget (nor be afraid) of ill loved ones and even to neighbors or strangers! Although my disease is not cancer I can completely empathize about a limited small world (four years...
Dental Care With No Insurance?
I go to Aspen Dental here in Washington State and they are wonderful. There are four locations in the Nashville area and since you dont have dental insurance your initial exam, xrays and consultation are free and they will work with you on a sliding wage scale...
Tips for Preparing to File for Social Security?
You can find your local Social Security office number in your phone book or online and that way you can call to make an appointment so you dont have to wait as long as a walk-in would have to. They will go over eveything you need to know and, if they are like...
Headlight Dingy and Yellowed?
Headlight lens restoration kits are $20.00 or more and contain enough supplies for a one time only use. For about the same price you can purchase the items in larger quantity separately and will then have enough supplies leftover for future restorations, and...
Slow Cooker Tomato and Wine Chicken
The Swan, amount of servings will depend on the appetites of those youre serving it to and what youre serving it with but by rule of thumb it will serve 4 to 6.
Is Celosia Intenz Plant Harmful to Dogs?
Celosia is in the Amaranthaceae plant family and are not poisonous to dogs or cats :-)
Christmas Help in Michigan?
Shannon, I am quite familiar with Nashville and spent 16 years of holidays with family there and a few Sunday services at Nashville Baptist Church when I lived in Grand Rapids. Please attend next sundays service there, introduce yourself to others and talk...
Baking a Pumpkin Whole?
There are a few ways but these two are probably closest to what youre asking for (the first one will actually give you some giggles): http://heavenlyhomemakers.com/how-to-cook-a-whole-pumpkin-to-make-pumpkin-puree http://www.elanaspantry.com/how-to-roast-a...
Copy Cat Recipe for Carnation Instant Breakfast?
Any brand is fine but a vanilla flavored one works the best even if making chocolate instant breakfast. My favorite brand for 35 years is Lindberg Nutrition (I grew up in L.A. and order it online now since no longer live there). If you dont live in the Los...
What Can I Make With These Ingredients?
Go to this link to find oodles of recipes. You simply type in the ingredients one at a time. It can be confusing at first but there is a short tutorial video of how to use the site if you need to. http://www.supercook.com/
Dog Going in the House Since Other Pet Died?
Your poor fur baby is in mourning :-( If at all possible perhaps you could adopt another fur baby from a shelter to ease the emotional pain. If the shelter will allow it maybe you could take your baby with you (leashed of course) and see if he/she will choose...
Cheebus (Cat)
So sorry for the loss of your friend, Toosa, but am so happy you and Cheebus have one another for friendship and comfort! Does his name have anything to do with those plants with the seven narrow pointed leaves? ;-)
Using Conditioner Made Newly Permed Hair Frizzy?
As a 35 year retired hairstyling veteran I can tell you with certainty that its not the conditioner that made your hair fuzzy/frizzy; its because you left the perm solution on too long and/or didnt wrap your hair on the perm rods correctly. And the reason your...
Stuffed Green Peppers?
Just cut off the tops, remove the seeds and membrane inside, stuff and bake. I like to bake them with the tops on simply because you can still eat the top (just dont eat the stem - LOL) and having the top on helps keep the top portion of the stuffing moist...
Locations for Aldi's Stores?
Here is their actual location search link: http://aldi.us/us/html/service/store_locator_ENU_HTML.htm?WT.z_src=main It requires a zip code so if your personal zip code shows up with no location try your surrounding area zip codes too.
Installing Click and Lock Flooring Over Tile?
This is something you should ask the company who manufactures the flooring. You should be able to find their customer service 800 number at their online site contact link. I would think the grooves between the tiles underneath would cause problems with the...
Remedy for Twitchy Legs?
I also am prone to twitchy legs and feet along with muscle cramping. Your electrolytes are most likely low. Read the article at the link below which explains electrolytes and what foods and beverages will keep your body in balance. After about a week or two...
Prevent Shoulder Damage Now when you are Young
PBP, although you probably will think I am being a smart aleck in writing this I am not being one. You mention taking prednisone so please for your own safety check out long term use of prednisone especially since you have other health issues such as diabetes...
Smoke Alarm Keeps Going Off Randomly?
Since you mention that you live in an apartment then you need to notify your landlord and insist that it be repaired/replaced. If the landlord wont co-operate then report him/her to your city/county code enforcement department because it is against the law...
Garlic for Fleas?
Absolutely none! Anything in the allium family (such as garlic, onions and lilys) can be poisonous to dogs and cats and at the very least there is a high potential of the animal developing Heinz Body Anemia which destroys the red blood cells.
Repairing Underwear That is Glued Not Sewn?
Personally have never heard of such a thing as underwear (especially expensive VS underwear) put together with adhesive. The only thing I can think of is the break away panties that have velcro fasteners attached to them for quick and easy removal from the...
Treating Ringworm?
Ringworm is a fungus so it needs to be treated with a topical anti-fungal cream. Just ask the pharmacist which over the counter cream they recommend. Youll need to use the cream a couple times a day for two to four weeks depending on how stubborn the fungus...
Authentic Salsa Recipe?
There are different kinds of salsas restaurants serve (salsa cruda, salsa fresca, pico de gallo, salsa verde). Can you be more specific of what youre looking for?
Homemade Slim Fast?
From the ThriftyFun archives: Slim Fast Copycat 1 - 3 oz box of instant pudding mix 1/3 cup sugar substitute 12 scoops protein powder 6 cups instant dry milk powder 2 teaspoons vanilla powder Combine all, blend well. To drink: Blend 1 c. ice water with 1/3...
Applying for a Patent?
Legal Zoom truly is indeed a really good service! I used them about a decade ago to help me set up a DBA but please know their services can be expensive and in hind sight I could have done the DBA myself by just filling out the form available for free from...
Applying for a Patent?
Go to this U.S. government patent office link, click on the patent button on the blue barline (towards the top of the page) and a box will drop down giving all of the info you will need :-) http://www.uspto.gov/ You can even file for a patent online.
Perming Dyed Hair?
Rule of thumb: Hair that is already chemically damaged, especially if bleach was used for the highlights, will be much more damaged by the chemicals in perm solution (those strong chemicals break down the hair bonds in order to create curl). In six months the...
Homemade Facial Scrubs?
Maybe other people do it differently but I exfoliate, then cleanse and then use a toner so I dont see how your face could be oily after that. Even if you cleanse first and then exfoliate by using a toner as the last step would remove any excess oil.
Names for Hybrid Dog Breeds?
Am sorry in if I am seeming mean but they are called a family member who happens to be a multiple canine purebreed mix. Why do human beings find the need to give a designer breed name to their fur baby instead of simply using their individual name? I am of...
Are Peanuts Good for Dogs?
Just one now and then would probably be okay but peanuts (including peanut butter) can potentially cause bladder problems in dogs. If you do treat your fur baby with a couple please make sure they are unsalted. Same thing with cashews. A huge word of caution...
Finding a Lost Relative?
Have you searched sites like Facebook and Linkedln? Ive found a few people that way by doing a name search. Dont limit your search to Rochester because he might not actually be living in Rochester itself.
Collecting Disability?
Do not sign that resignation letter until you speak to a lawyer! Since disability is involved you really need to talk to two or three local disability specialist lawyers. Most lawyers will give a free consultation appointment just make sure when you set up...
SSD and Back Child Support?
Go speak to someone at your local Social Security office to find out whats going on. Be polite but be pushy about getting an answer and all the facts in writing. Please know that the back portion pay for arrears of the child support might not actually reach...
Fennel Seeds For Gas and Bloating
Great tip, Attosa! I might have it mixed up with something else but seem to remember they are also good to relieve nausea :-)
Make Ahead Smoothies
Thank you for the advice, dryer, but cottage cheese containers are safe #5 food and beverage reusable even for freezing.
Manual for George Foreman Grill?
Contact the George Foreman Company directly. For parts and accessories call 800-738-0245 (Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM to 8:00 PM, E.T.)
Grey Hair Doesn't Hold Color?
PS - In regards to Lilacs comment, cheap hair color products have absolutely nothing to do with the outcome of hair color. Its the type of color products being used that makes the difference. For example, permanent, semi-permanent, demi-permanent, bleach, etc...
Grey Hair Doesn't Hold Color?
I was a hairstylist for 35 years and color was my specialty. If youll answer my questions here Ill be happy to give you advice. Just leave the answers in the same comment section that I am writing to you now. 1) Are you having all of your hair colored one color...
