Install a Carbon Monoxide Detector
Excellent post! Carbon monoxide detectors are so inexpensive and you can get one you just plug into a socket. So easy and yet can save your life! Thanks for posting this great tip.
Gift Ideas for 14 Year Old?
Under 18 cant play Lotto! Sudoko puzzles, girls can do lip gloss, boys chapstick. CDs, movies, books, gift cards (if a girl, Claires). T-shirts, (I have a teen, can you tell?) candy, magazine subcriptions, teen girls still like stuffed animals, new earbuds...
Non-Toxic Cleaners That Remove Soap Scum?
I use baking soda for the slime from the water. But to clean, I use in a spray bottle 1/2 water, 1/2 vinegar and about 10 drops of lavender/tea tree oil. You can use just lavender oil and make sure it is essential oil and not fragrance oil.
Acne Remedies Causing More Acne?
Try a vegan diet! Or phisoderm. I have heard that Monavie has helped some with their complexion. Mainly, just dont overdo trying to rid the acne. That only aggravates your skin. Take B vitamins.
Painting a Child's Room Bright Red With Black Trim?
One thing about painting in red. You will need SEVERAL coats of paint!
Hershey's Chocolate Chip Cookies
You will need to add the dry ingredients after you mix up all the wet ingredients. Instead of nuts, chop up some candy bars and add to the mix.
My Frugal Life: Surviving On Social Security
Great ideas! I have been unemployed for 2 years and am quite frugal also. I only go to town on the days the dump are open (we dont have garbage pick-up) and do my shopping/library/post office, etc stops then. When I have to drive into Ocala (25 or so miles...
The Peer Pressure of Giving
Great article. We have never done the big, expensive gifts in my house. And I bake for holiday gifts. We do give donations in lieu of gifts. We need to remember, it is the thought, not the gift, that counts. It is a bigger gift to spend time with others than...
Be Sure Your Home Computer Is Password Protected
How do you do a password on Windows? Ok, I know ....... but I am in lalaland ...
The Retro Has Got to Go
I love the green tiles. I would redo the floor! And change out the sink to a pedestal one.
Honey Cake Recipe?
Thanks you guys! I am going to try all three. Yum Yum and then I will let you know!
Start Stocking Your Pantry For The Holidays
Good idea! I do something similar for hurricane season. About a month before hurricane season starts, each week I buy a little extra for my hurricane supplies.
Use Powdered Alum On Blemishes
This definitely works! I use it on canker sores and buy it in the little can in the spice department.
Cloth Invasion: Use Fabric instead of Paper
You all are a tad more thrifty than I am. Although I do save old towels and sheets and use them as rags, or during hurricane season to sop up leaks. As for clothing, I upcycle those: www.yaffadreams.etsy.com
Do It Yourself Outdoor Christmas Decorations
LOVE IT! Great article, well written and something I could totally relate to! I, too, recycle my daughters stuff. I make and sell some of these on my website (link is on my profile). I hate to waste. Thanks for this awesome article. Keep on writing! You have...
Ideas for Sweet 16 Welcome Message?
Let me know when you think of something. My daughter is turning Sweet 16 this year too!
