Treating Heel Spurs?
First, avoid, if at all possible an operation (its hard to come back from that, my doc told me that.) I started switching shoes several times a day and using the ones that made my feet hurt less. I kept a couple of different pairs in the car. I wore one pair...
Neighbor's Dogs Digging Under Fence and Getting Into My Yard?
Take pictures to document and then call the dogcatcher. The dogcatcher wouldnt catch the dogs here, so I went to the fiscal court meeting. The judge/exe, the county attorney, the entire board and the guy in charge of the pound were all there. Those dogs were...
In Need of Coffee Containers for Scout Project?
Check with the main company because a lot of time, they really do want to invest in community organizations, but I would also check with the local grocery stores that sell coffees. Youd be amazed at what they will give you, but my first thought is the International...
My Frugal Life: A Winter Miracle
This is wonderful and good to know there are still others in the world who care! Thanks for sharing this with us!
I Can't Afford School Clothes?
If you attend a church, please speak to the pastor and ask for recommendations. Go to your local CAA ( community action agency) also, some churches have clothing giveaways. There are usually local agencies like places called, the Pathfinders. Look in phone...
Dealing With Credit Card Debt?
First: take a hot bath. Get calm. Pray. Call your creditors first. Explain the situation. Some will be hateful. Be pleasant. Tell them you need their help to get them paid, otherwise it is bankruptcy and they wont get anything. Do not get scared. Do not sell...
Uses for Plastic Coffee Containers?
I use one to store coffee filters in, its the right size, doesnt squash the filters and keeps them clean. I use them to store some office supplies, cookies, some craft supplies and seeds. I too am having a hard time re-using them, but trying real hard. I like...
Dry Cracked Bleeding
Fingertips?
Definitely! My hands used to crack open and bleed. I used to be in agony. Neutrogena Hand Cream. It is more expensive than regular lotions. It comes in a squeeze tube. I would put this directly in the cracks; worked on me like a charm. I keep this stuff handy...
45th Birthday Ideas?
If he is in his 40s, he remembers remote control cars and model airplanes. I want to get my dad a model airplane kit that will actually fly when it is completed as he used to build and fly them when he was younger.
Gift Ideas for a 100 Year Old Woman?
As my grandmother got older, I ran out of ideas, but one she particularly liked was telling me stories, which I taped. There are also journals that have questions with areas for answers out there. I bought my grandmother and mother each one, but they have disappeared...
Buying Inexpensive Terra Cotta Pots?
I have gone to many thrift/rag stores and they have them pretty cheap but dirty and also my friends store theirs not wanting to throw them away, but not wanting to use them either, and yard sales-even if you dont see them, ask, they usually didnt bring them...
Use X-Rays For Doll Clothing Patterns
Please dont do that. This is a violation of HIPPA and the owner is the person who had the x-rays taken, they paid for them.
Do You Need a Credit Card to Establish Credit?
No. I dont have a credit card and I have excellent credit. I have purchased cars and homes. I have had loans and paid them off. I do not have a credit card and have not had one since 1990 when I was married. I have never had one since I have been single.
