Getting Rid of Rodents in a House?
My advice is to get a cat, Unless of course you really dislike cats, or are allergic to them. I had the same problem. I live in a second floor apartment too. When I moved in the apartment was very clean.. but mice and more mice kept coming in, Okay, tried the...
Lorikeets (Birmingham Zoo, AL)
Arent they beautiful. They are native to my state Victoria, Australia and every Autumn come to feed on fruit in the trees of the house next door, and I watch them through my window. These are called rainbow lorikeets, so many beautiful colors on one small bird...
Ten Best Ways to Save
Dawn, I think they are excellent ideas, but as we all live in different circumstances, and even different countries, can I add a few more things to your points, which may help someone. 2. Buy generic.. Yes, yes, most of my purchases are the generic brand, and...
Why Do My Fawn Brand Cargo Pants Squeak When I Walk?
Thank you I will try the vinegar, though I should say the fabric is already soft, not stiff. I purchased them from a thrift shop, and the label in the back does say the percentage of cotton and nylon that I mentioned.
Neutered Dogs Fighting With Each Other Around Females in Heat?
Dear Funluvin. I can understand you feeling like everyone is dumping on top of you like a ton of bricks, so Im not going to add any further comment. Just to tell you of my own experience, but with my cat and in kind of a reverse situation. She, a beautiful...
Dealing With Someone Who is Trespassing?
I am not sure of the legal situation living in a different country to you, but I was wondering how could anyone coming innocently perhaps to your door would even see the sign till they got to the door, and already trespassing? Perhaps better to put the sign...
Seeking Home Cleaning and Organizing Tips?
I would start with a list.Yes, a written list of I dont want, and I do want. For example.. I dont want to keep any magazines that are more than 2 months old. I do want to keep my photos of cousin Sandra and the children. I definitely dont want to keep my scuzzy...
Christmas Gifts for Grandchildren?
Oh. Linda. I could have written this request myself! Im just like you, and older woman, not working, on a fixed pension, also single so no partner income to assist. I have five grandchildren under 6 years old, one great grandchild, and another due this year...
Wedding Meal on a Tight Budget?
This wasnt a wedding, it was an 80th birthday party, but it was one of the nicest Ive been to. It was held in the couples home, and they had a large table covered in a white cloth. On the table was one large whole cooked ham, several loaves of crusty bread...
Reducing Inside Temperature Without Air Conditioning?
Thank you so much for your suggestions. Some things I cant apply, ie, taking up rugs as the rooms have fitted carpets. The windows are sliding windows, not top.bottom openers, Usually they are closed on the hottest days, and opened at night, but believe me...
Difficulties Getting Teen Up and Ready for School?
Okay. I think you should have a )quiet) talk with your son, and tell him you are no longer responsible for waking him up. At fourteen he needs to learn to take responsibility. If he makes himself late for school, that is his responsibility. He is fourteen, not...
Hoarding: Too Much Stuff
Thank you for this article, Sandi. Timely...as I am in the purge right now, or you could call it Spring cleaning, as its Spring here in Australia. Consideration must be given to circumstances, as you did for your relatives. My status; I live in a shared, 4...
Hoarding: Too Much Stuff
I had to laugh. Im sure Sandi said somewhere in her essay, Do you really need to have 20 pairs of black boots. Pleased to say I have never, ever, had that amount of shoes, and am down to four; a pair of brown winter boots, a pair of flat black canvas sneakers...
My Frugal Wife!
I really like this, you are a lovely man to give such a glowing testimony to your wife, and her thriftiness and caring through out your years together.
Crocs Shrink in the Sun
Well, I had to read the header twice, because I live in Australia, and we have plenty of crocodiles in the north of the country, commonly called Crocs. What? Crocs (crocodiles) shrink in the sun?! Then I read on and saw it was different Crocs, so thank you...
Money Travel Tips
These are all great tips. I traveled to Canada (from Australia) some years ago to visit my brother and family, fortunately, no trouble, but before that one of my sons visited Zagreb, and had his backpack stolen. He was in a park and put it down near a tree...
Scenery: Horseshoes
You may want to turn your horse shoes up the other way. Ive always understood that the opening should be at the top to stop the luck draining out. LOL!
Planning a Candy Themed Birthday Party?
This is a very simple dessert, that my own children loved when they were small. Its called Frogs in a Pond, and thats what it is. Make a large glass bowl of green jelly, Jello, then insert chocolate frogs into the pond. Some on the surface, some half buried...
Watch For Semi-Precious Stones In Jewelry
I agree, My birthstone is the amethyst, Feb. For years I wanted an amethyst ring, and finally bought myself one for Xmas one year, an amethyst in a sterling silver band, then surprise, my brother and wife sent me another amethyst and silver ring for my birthday...
Ideas for 80th Birthday Party Games?
These are two from our (long ago) teenage youth group Church socials. You may know of them already. One is pass the parcel. You wrap a treasure, a block of chocolate or some other small thing in a piece of paper, then keep on adding more and more layers of...
Inexpensive 80th Birthday Party Ideas?
To do this alone is a big task. Im not sure where you need the ideas, decorations, invitations etc, but may be able to help in the ideas for food area. Two years ago a dear friend of mine had her 80th, she and her husband did it at their home. They had their...
Is it Too Late to Start an Acting Career?
Hmm... A little difficult as you didnt state what my age is! Depends on what you are looking for.. big star, theatre tv, film. However I will tell you that I didnt start my acting career till I was sixty! Im a writer, many poems and stories published, but then...
Pitbull Puppy That Bites?
Sally, Im sorry, but I feel you are heading for disaster. Pit bulls are banned breed here in Australia. This is not about pitbulls as such, but no puppy should be allowed to get a taste of biting a baby or child, even in play. My next door neighbours sadly...
Taking Care Of "Street" Trees
Terrific article Ellen. Here in Australia. Melbourne to be exact.. this time of year can be VERY hot, and also we have drastic water restrictions, ie, no watering of anything between certain hours and only on certain days. A few years ago our local council...
Party Foods That Do Not Require Refrigeration?
Thank you so much for your suggestions so far. To Tiggersmom, yes, I do have a couple of those insulated bags, we call them chiller bags. I should be able to come up with some sort of combinations from your welcome suggestions.
My Frugal Life: Saving Money and Water
Hi Debbie. I too am an Aussie. I live in Thornbury over the north side of Melbourne. Yes, important for us all to water save. I live in a second floor apartment, no garden, but I do have a row of potplants on the balcony,so when I change my cats (two) water...
Building Trust in Abused Cat?
I think you are doing everything right so far. Just let leo go at his own pace, dont push anything, and understand that there may be a point of trusting that is his limit and that he cant go past that. I once had a pure white stray cat come to my place, he...
When Do You Stop Giving Christmas Gifts to Adult Nieces and Nephews?
Well, a favorite Aunt of mine, now deceased, told me she stopped giving to nieces and nephews when they turned 21. Sure enough on my 21st birthday she gave me a beautiful gold and black powder compact featuring a horse, but nothing after that. I think go with...
Juju (Sun Conure)
What a beautiful little bird. We have many beautiful parrots that are native to where I live, Australia, but that breed is not one of them. You are right and asking people to find out the ins and outs of caring for pets before they get them. There was a really...
Emergency Preparedness?
Here is a reserve food supply for 4 people for 2 weeks, from Irene and Keith Smiths publication Hard Times Handbook Powdered milk. 2 and half kilograms, equal to 28 litres when made up. Flour, 7ks for bread making, etc Breakfast Cereal. 1.75 ks Rice and or...
What Does The Phrase "Pie in the Sky" Mean?
I just read that link. Very interesting. Although I didnt know the background I understood that pie in the sky meant some future..unattainable happiness. There was a great British series that I loved called Pie in the Sky. which was the name of a restaurant...
Sunday Dinner Ideas?
This is one of my favorites; a great winter dish, only a few ingredients, and very tasty, Its just potatoes, bacon, onions and white sauce. Grease a large casserole dish, or two if you are feeding a lot of people, Wash, peel and cut as many potatoes and onions...
