Highlighting and Dyeing to Cover Grey?I naturally have dark hair and am now having to dye it every six weeks in order to keep the grays at bay (I'm probably 5 -10 percent gray). I like dark hairstyles with a few chunky blond highlights around the crown.
Copycat Recipe For Cinnamon Roll Oatmeal?Does anyone have a copycat recipe for Cinnamon Roll Oatmeal?
Making Paper Lampshades?I need to make a lamp shade and would like to make one out of paper. I have read where rice paper is appropriate, but would rather not use that particular type.
Preventing Mildew Smell on Clothes Left in Washer?When the temperature starts to warm up outside, almost immediately after my washing machine cycle has ended, I have to get the laundry out or it will start to smell like mildew. I only have about two - three hours before the process starts.
Low Calorie High Fiber Sandwich Bread Recipe?Does anyone have a low-calorie, high fiber sandwich bread recipe?
Substitute for Cream Cheese in Cheesecake?My husband occasionally picks up a Jell-o No Bake Cheesecake for me to make. What do they use for the "cheesecake" filling that we could possibly pull out of our pantry to substitute for cream cheese when we do not have cream cheese stocked in the fridge?
Eddie's Pastries Butter Top Coffee Cake?Attention all citizens and former citizens of Cairo, Illinois. I recently had posted a request for a long-loved Cairo, Illinois recipe from the 60s (or perhaps earlier?). The recipe I am in dire need of is the "original butter top coffee cake" from Eddie's Pastries in Cairo.
Help Making Perfect Southern Fried Chicken?I am desperately needing the help of the Thrifty Fun community. I have been trying to southern-fry chicken for a very long time, but have failed miserably. My two assets are firstly, the batter sticks to the chicken without a problem and secondly, the flavor is wonderful.
Homemade 45 Calorie Bread?I buy Sara Lee 45 calorie per slice bread and would like a low-calorie, high fiber bread recipe, preferably pocketbook friendly. Does anyone have a recipe similar to the 45 calorie bread mentioned above?
What are the Most Cost Effective Leftover Food Storage Products?I was wondering if any of you have ever done a cost comparison on which product is the least expensive to use for leftovers: aluminum foil, plastic wrap, or plastic storage bags?
Cleaning Up Whiskers After Shaving?My DH, per my request, attempts to clean up his daily whiskers following his morning shave. However, as we all know, facial hair is very difficult to clean up as it sticks to everything. What looks like a "sufficient" job to him doesn't come close to my personal standards.
Inexpensive Heating Unit Similar in Efficiency to Window AC?Out of necessity, we have "zone-cooled" our home the last two summers with a portable a/c unit and 2 window a/c units. This has been an efficient way to cool the room we are in and keep the bill down.