Covering Exposed Foundation Walls?I would like to do something with our foundation. We live in a ranch style house, built into a hill. The unsightly full, cement basement foundation is exposed on the south side. Foundation on front of house is no problem. The two ends also have more cement exposed than I like. What can I do to make it look nice?
Reviews of Snowball and Snow Brick Makers?Has anyone purchased those snowball and snow brick makers that are advertised around this time of year? How did they work? Looks like a fun gift for a kid for Christmas, but I just wonder if they do work or are they just another waste of money?
Getting Children To Brush Their Teeth?Does anyone else have major trouble with teeth brushing in 10 year olds? Are they truly capable of doing a good job? My son is prone to decay big time, while my daughter is not.
Financial Advice for Low Income Senior?I am trying to help out a friend with big financial problems due to poor choices over many years. My question to all of you successful TF folks is, is it possible to manage on the income she has coming in and get this nightmare turned around?
Researching Medical Institutions Seen in Ads?Is there a way to find out if a medical institution that I saw advertised in a magazine is legitimate? It is for minimally invasive laser spine surgery that I am looking into for my 87 yr old father.
Wedding Gift Ideas for the Couple Who Has Everything?What wedding gift can I get for a young relative that I barely know who is a millionaire and so is her fiance'? Nothing has been said about her being registered anywhere. Asking about that is not an option in this family, a very sore subject. I can't go into details about that.
Microwave Convection Reviews?Our microwave died. I am thinking about replacing it with a microwave convection oven, but have read mixed reviews. Does anyone have any experiences with the microwave convection combo?
Family Movie Gift Ideas?Calling all movie buffs. Can anyone suggest a good movie or two to give as a family gift? My sister-in-law thought we should send 3 - 4 of our favorite movies to each other for Christmas.
Substitute for Canned Cream Soup?I would like a recipe to use in place of canned cream soups such as mushroom, celery, and chicken that tastes like Campbell's or store brand.
Freezing and Cooking With Eggplant?I have a good size crop of eggplant this year. I'd like to freeze it for later on, but I don't want to bread and fry it all. Does any one have suggestions on how to do it up? What have others done?
25th Anniversary Gift Ideas?Ideas needed for 25th wedding anniversary gift for my cousin and his wife. I only see them once a year and don't know them very well personally.
Gifts in a Jar Soup Recipes?I am looking for some easy recipes to put in a gift jar for my dad's Christmas basket. He is widowed and still does some cooking, but I am looking for some easy ideas. Soups would be good. Are there any other ideas that are not desserts?
8 Year Old Is Now Afraid of Sleeping Alone?We have a challenge we can't seem to solve. About 4 months ago our 8yr became unable to sleep alone. He says he is scared. He started to try to get in our bed which we allowed for a few nights since it was a new problem. We realized we couldn't allow it permanently and refused to let him in, so then he started to sleep on the floor next to the bed and he continues to do so every night.
Cheese Bread Recipe?Looking for a recipe I lost. Basically you take a round shaped loaf of fresh bread. Score the top in both directions cutting about 2/3rds of the way through. On top scatter shredded cheese. Wrap in foil and bake until cheese melts. Does anyone have the complete recipe? It seems to me there was something else to put on top or in the bread. I can come up with ideas, but the original recipe was such a hit. Thanks in advance.
Portable DVD Player Product Reviews?I need some advice on purchasing portable DVD players for my two kids. There are so many choices. I don't know where to start or what is important.
Selling Off an Estate?I am interested in hearing advice, experiences, tips on what is the best way to go about selling the contents of an estate. My husband and I have inherited a family home which itself is in run down condition, but the contents are antiques. We have heard negative things about auction houses and estate dealers. How do we go about finding the value of items?
Decorating Store Bought Cookies?Anyone have cute ideas for decorating store bought cookies? This decorating is not for the kids to do. I need to make them for a fair our church is doing in the community.
Getting a Teen to Budget His Pay?My 18 year old son just got his first job. It's part-time, 23 - 30 hours/week at $10/hr. So far he is on his 8th paycheck and has blown it all. Each week, he promises to start saving but doesn't. He says it's his money and he'll decide.
Treating Osteoporosis Without Prescription Medication?I have osteoporosis of the spine. Has anyone here on Thriftyfun successfully reversed osteoporosis without prescription medication? Also, what kind of exercises do you do? I've read that you must be very careful with the types of exercise, no sit ups.
Organizing a Small Bedroom?I am looking for ideas, suggestions, testimonies of DIY bedroom makeover for a boy, age 12. The room is on the small size. He is sleeping on a full size futon, but that is really taking up too much room. Storage/shelves are really needed, it is a very unorganized room.
Living Advice for $1000 a Month Budget?For all of you very frugal TF readers out there, I have a big dilemma. I am trying to help someone out with and was wondering if you could guide me. Is it possible to live on $1000 per month with a mortgage payment of $800 a month which includes the taxes?
9 Year Old Lab Losing Hair?My 9 year old yellow lab has recently begun to lose patches of hair. He started itching about a month ago but didn't show any other signs.
Inexpensive Tree Removal?A friend has dire need of having a catalpa tree taken down. It is huge. His budget is very very tight. Has anyone found a cheap, free, creative way to handle such a dilemma? It would involve wires (electric and phone).
