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Adopted Dog Pees and Poops in His Crate?
My daughter just adopted a rescue dog. Was told she was housebroken. For many weeks the dog would poop in so many many places in her home. Yesterday she had to go to the emergency hospital as she pooped a large amount of blood. Found out she has worms!!! Check...

 

Deliveries noted on a monthly calendar

Jot Down Expected Deliveries
Great idea. This will make it so much easier for me.

 

Apple marshmallow Smiles

Apple Smiles
Oh my gosh, this is such a great idea. Thank you so much for sharing this Cant wait toale these for my teenage grandchildren!!!!

 

Stick people with a bubble containing curse words.

A Better Today and Tomorrow
This is an insightful article. Very thought provocal indeed. Thank you so much for sharing this.

 

Stick people with a bubble containing curse words.

A Better Today and Tomorrow
This article is so good. Makes a person stop and think. We as a society have moved away from respectful speech. Thank you so much for sharing this.

 

DIY Shirt Folding Board - folded t-shirt

DIY Shirt Folding Board
Thank you so much for sharing this. The pictures make it so much easier for me to understand.

 

finished Quinoa Harissa

Quinoa Harissa
This looks and sounds so good. Gives me a new way to serve Quinoa.

 

A dirty refrigerator coil.

Clean Your Refrigerator Coils
Thanks for sharing this. I seem to forget that part in my cleaning routine.

 

Cubes of frozen iced tea and spearmint.

Iced Tea Cubes
This is a good idea for drinks. Thank you so much for sharing this.

 

A Vidalia onion bulb with the skin on.

The Vidalia Onion
I also found the Vidalia onions are easier to eat because they are mild. How do I prepare them for freezing?

 

stack of pineapple upside down pancakes

Pineapple Upside Down Pancakes
Wow, what a fantastic idea! Thank you so much for sharing this.

 

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Removing Sharpie Ink from a White Board?
I did try this. It didnt work. Thank you anyways.

 

How to Turn Pants Into Shorts and a Bag  - tote bag and shorts

How to Turn Pants Into Shorts and a Bag
Wow, what a great idea. Thank you for sharing this.

 

Making Confetti from Magazines and Shopping Catalogs

Making Confetti from Magazines and Shopping Catalogs
What a great idea... thank you for sharing this.

 

Phalaris Strawberries and Cream variety by rocks.

Phalaris, A Family of Beautiful Grasses
What an interesting article. This is giving me ideas to buy some of those plants for my home. Thank you for sharing.

 

Laundry Detergent Drawer Sachets - drawer sachet made with powdered detergent inside a coffee filter

Laundry Detergent Drawer Sachets
Thanks for the suggestion. Im going to try the laundry powder in a coffee filter. I, too, need a nice smelling fragrance for my dresser drawers.

 

Eggplant Parmesan on plate

Easy Eggplant Parmesan
Going to try this. Sounds so easy. Thank you for sharing this.

 

A bottle of Roach and Ant Killer containing boric acid, next to a paint brush dipped in boric acid powder.

An Ant Remedy Worth Repeating
I really enjoyed your letter. Im going to try this, this coming season.

 

A boxed cake mix and extra ingredients to make it taste homemade.

Make Boxed Cake Taste Homemade
Oh my gosh, these are amazing tips. I too, dont like the commercial taste if you will and these are worth trying. Thank you so much for sharing these ideas.

 

Applebee's gift cards purchased at a CVS pharmacy.

Stretching the Value of a Dollar
how does a person like me get those full size products?

 

Avoid Static in Your Clothes - safety pin on plaid fabric

Avoid Static in Your Clothes
You are a miracle worker . Thank you so much for sharing this. Its people like you that make this world a better place.

 

Blessings Jar for the New Year - plastic jar filled with colorful paper slips

Blessings Jar for the New Year
What. A beautiful idea. I heard of this a long while ago. I truly appreciate your sharing this with all of us.

 

Washcloth Soap Pouch

Washcloth Soap Pouch
Wonderful idea 

 

Threading Sewing Machine Needles  - piece of white paper behind sewing machine needle

Threading Sewing Machine Needles
I never thought of this idea. Thank you for sharing.

 

Christmas Uses for Space Blankets

Christmas Uses for Space Blankets
This is a wonderful idea. Never thought of that for shutting off the back drafty door of my mobile home.

 

Take Time To Enjoy Your World

Take Time To Enjoy Your World
Your observation is so inspiring. It points out the loveliness all around us. I am going to take time today to open my eyes to the simple and often unappreciated things in my life. Thank you for sharing.

 

avocado half with onion slice

Keep Avocados from Turning Brown
Problem now solved because of you sharing this. Thank you.

 

A row of clothing on hangers, drying on a clothesline.

Dry Clothing on Hangers
I love doing this. Cuts my time in half.

 

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Sharing Expenses With Boyfriend?
Shut the door on this situation. Hes using you. There is no good reason for a male to be nit picking. A real man would never do that to you. That money is for your child not him. Stern warning from a senior citizen who fell for a user.

 

open container with rice and chop sticks

Chinese Take-Out Containers Are Plates
I never knew that. Thank you for sharing.

 

open container with rice and chop sticks

Chinese Take-Out Containers Are Plates
I never knew that. Thank you for sharing.

 

Non adhesive grip liner.

Grip Liner for Sliding Couch Cushions
Thank you for sharing. Im going to try this on my new couch.

 

Paper Dahlia

Paper Dahlia
Wow how gorgeous! With the pictures to illustrate makes this project even nicer. Thank you so much for sharing this brilliant idea.

 

A mason jar full of oatmeal

Get Up and Go Oatmeal Breakfast
I tried this, this morning and love it! Thank you for your suggestion.

 

paper decorated file cabinet

Spice Up Your Office Space
Thank you for sharing this wonderful idea. I, to think that my office space is so boring but you just gave me a great idea for livening up this part of my office. Cant wait to give it some jazz.

 

finished snowman hot chocolate gift

Coffee-Mate Container Snowman
Oh how perfect! Love it!

 

Muffin Tin Hendominium

Muffin Tin Hendominium
Oh how sweet is this. You are brilliant.

 

penguin and mouse

Pine Cone Friend Decorations
How sweet are these :-) You are so creative. Thank you for sharing.

 

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Use a Can for Baking Extra Batter
What a great idea. Love this.

 

DIY Makeup Setting Spray

DIY Makeup Setting Spray
What a wonderful idea. Will pursue getting the things I need today.

 

A pile of pot scrapers cut from recycled plastic.

Free Pot Scrapers
Brilliant idea.

 

Blanket Curtain in a doorway hung with binder clips and shower curtain rings Without Sewing

Blanket Curtain Without Sewing
Ingenious... going to try this for my bedroom windows to block out light.

 

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Laundry Basket to Transport Warehouse Purchases
What a great idea. Am going to put it in my car this evening when I shop.

 

Banana Peel Sleepy Tea

Banana Peel Sleepy Tea
My gosh, I have never heard of this. Going to try this very soon.

 

Clothspin Bag as Handy Organizer

Clothspin Bag as Handy Organizer
Amazing idea. This is a great and easy way to get organized outdoors ....

 

herb scissors

Using Herb Scissors
Im so glad that you posted this. Im going to buy a pair :-)

 

Preventing Cereal Box Spills

Preventing Cereal Box Spills
Just the hint I needed. Had cereal kick back and also onto the table last evening. Thank you for sharing :-)

 

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Mesh Bags for Dishwashing Small Items
Great idea. Why didnt I think of that before reading your post. Duh. Thank you for sharing this simple and time saving trick.

 

Let Children Get Dirty

Let Children Get Dirty
You are really on to the best post today. Oh yes indeed children are living in such sterile environment that they have no idea what its like to be a child. Im a senior and we used to get dirty in the sand box and made mud pies and no one ever said not to get...

 

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Bulk up with Beans
Thank you for sharing. Im at a crossroads right now as my monthly budget for food was eliminated due to a heating bill eating up that portion.

 

cake pans in tub

Storing Cake Pans and Baking Supplies
I have the same problem and with space at a premium I think maybe in my shed. Now with the plastic storage containers that I have the bags that they are in present another question for storage.

 

Spice Tins on Fridge

Organizing Spice Tins
Oh my gosh, this is an amazing suggestion. I never thought of this. Imagine the space that can be freed up by using this suggestion!!!!

 

A Cupcake Base as a Drinks Cover

Cupcake Liner as a Drinks Cover
Even a coffee filter would work too.

 

Stained Glass Effect Using Cellophane

Stained Glass Effect Using Cellophane
Wow, those windows are beautiful.

 

reusable starbucks cups

Reusable Starbucks Cups
Thats a good idea. I bought the stainless steel mug which has served me well.

 

Bookshelf piled with books.

Packing and Storing Books
Oh thank you. I am moving in the next few weeks and have been trying to figure out what to do with all of them. This is going to solve my problems.

 

finished snowman

Tea Light Snowman
How cute is this! Thank you so much for sharing your awesome project.

 

Mesh screen dome cover over fruit.

Covering Your Fruit Bowl
What a wonderful idea. Thank you.

 

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Keeping Laptop Computer Cooler
What a great idea. Never would have thought of such a simple idea to a problem with the heat under my laptop. Thank you so much for submitting this idea.

 

Sunflowers

How to spell FRUGAL
Just want to add what I do. When the urge to buy something from a catalog I go ahead and put everything on the order blank. Put it in the envelope without a check and wait a day or two until the urge is gone. Have thrown away many orders. Realized that it was...

 

Display Collections In A Memory Box

Display Collections In A Memory Box
Oh my gosh, that is the nicest idea. Thank you so much for sharing.

 

Views of the weight at work in bottle.

Making a Multidirectional Spray...
My gosh, thank you for sharing this ingenious solution to my forever problem.

 

Plants with cord wrapped around stem and bamboo stake.

Using Telephone Receiver Cord to Tie Up Plants
What a great idea! I never would have thought of that. Hope you win a great prize for sharing this.

 

White fur coat to be stored.

Use Garbage Bags for Storage and Organizing
Wow I just have to try this.

 

Bread in pans after being baked.

Bake Bread With Your Grandchildren
What a beautiful story. Such love is imparted through your baking. Thank you for sharing this.

 

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Indoor Winter Air Tips
What a nice reminder on ways to keep warm with the helpful hints you have shared.

 

A dog lying on a green couch.

Salt for Inexpensive Flea Prevention
Im going to try this, too. Havent heard about salt but will surely give it a try.

 

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Coupons vs. Store Brands
Im finding the same thing. Coupons, while its an incentive, most likely the item costs more than store brands.

 

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Simplify Your Beauty Bag
Thank you for sharing this. Money savers like this help me try new things.

 

Spaghetti strap top

Altered Dress Shirt Into a Summer Top
Thank you for sharing this. The pictures make it easier to follow.

 

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Washing Zip-lock Bags for Re-use
Such great responses to this idea. This is what makes this site so wonderful.

 

Clothes line with laundry.

Cosmetic Surgery For Walls
Wow is about all I can say. What an artist! Everything is beautiful.

 

Painted Terra Cotta Pots

Painted Terra Cotta Pots
Oh, how beautiful these are. Going to try this in the Spring.

 

A cornfield in Iowa

Lessons Learned From My Grandmother
What a beautiful story. You were indeed blessed. Such a peaceful life that you had. I remember my grandma too and the cherry tree that she had on the side of her house where I would swing on a low laying branch. The birds and sunshine were truly such a blessing...

 

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Shred Wax Paper to Lubricate Shredder
This is the first time I have ever heard of this. Thank you for sharing :-)

 

Recipe Photo Album

Photo Album for Recipes
What a great idea. And the cover is so nice. Thank you for sharing.

 

My Frugal Life: Oddball Of The Family
What a beautiful testament to be a real person. As I read this I thought to myself; how comfortable you are and living really living without pretense.

 

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Reuse Disposable Vacuum Bags
Very bad idea. These vacuums are a very expensive investment. The bags are HEPA filters. Trying to save a few pennies and ruin your machine is senseless. Its like putting bacon grease into your Mercedes-Benz.

 

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Pantyhose Onion Holder
Brilliant thanks.

 

Summer Stay Home Vacation

Summer Stay Home Vacation
So nice to read this. Its not about distance its about loving where we are. Our towns are destinations for other people to travel and then we spend more time and money to go somewhere else. Thank you so much for sharing.

 

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Use Plastic Bag to Help Put Lace Curtain on Rod
Yay, I have had this problem for years. Now, when I change my lacey curtains I will use this idea. How I always struggled with this and now thanks to your submission, I can do it easily and quickly. Thank you!

 

My Frugal Bathroom

My Frugal Bathroom
I saw a tip a bit ago that suggested using shampoo that we may not have liked as a shower gel. Yes, this is working so very well. Not wasting any product and using it up. I works so well.

 

several finished picks

Garden Picks
Oh how wonderful and cute. This idea is a keeper.

 

microwave shelf made from decorated cans and a board

Make a Microwave Shelf
Thank you so much for this important suggestion. I have a similar problem and now I have a solution now thanks to you!

 

Black message board with shelf above.

Recycled Message Board
This would be a perfect solution to my problem area by the kitchen door. Im going to be doing this. Thank you so much for sharing this.

 

Clothes hamper.

How to Organize Your Teen Bedroom
Thank you for sharing. Your article was so well written and easily understood. You are an incentive for any teen that wants to organize their room. I am a senior citizen and always so happy to hear such positive ideas. You go girl....

 

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Use Hard Boiled Egg Water For Houseplants
Wow, I never knew this. I will be doing this from now on.

 

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Uses for Lipstick?
Can you suggest where I can get empty pots?

 

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Expensive Gifts Are Not What Christmas Is About
What a great article. Thank you for writing this.

 

My Frugal Life - Frugality, Debt Reduction and Giving Back
What a wonderful piece. Very focused and encouraging.

 

Scattering of dried pinto beans with red peppers and cilantro. Cooking Dried Beans

Going Back to My Mama's Ways
I just finished reading all these posts and found myself so endeared by them. I am 69 years old and have no one that can relate to these wonderful memories that you have posted. Thank you so much for the simpler times that you all shared. Would really like...

 

Scattering of dried pinto beans with red peppers and cilantro. Cooking Dried Beans

Going Back to My Mama's Ways
I loved this heart warming story. It took me back in my memory of the simpler times when family was centered on warm cooking recipes. All the replies were such a pleasure to read. Please continue to post these kinds of stories.

 

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Using Baggies for Bill Organizing
Thank you so much for sharing. I, too have used file folders with paper clips but this has not worked. Im going to start this today.

 

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Towel Rack For Extra Storage
What a great idea. That would help with the afghan that I have on a chair in my bedroom.

 

Organizing Canned Goods

Organizing Canned Goods
What a great idea. Thank you for the picture as it makes it much clearer for me.

 

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