Growing Pumpkins?
Years ago after Halloween we threw our jack-o-lantern into the garden, thinking nothing of it until it sprouted in the late spring. We left it alone and it produced a very large pumpkin. Not sure how heavy but we had to use the wheel barrow to haul it to the...
Using French Fries in Hashbrown Casserole?
I dont see why you couldnt substitute them. I make this casserole called Cheeseburger and Fries. 2 lbs browned ground meat 2 cans cheddar cheese soup (no milk) Small bag of frozen fries. Mix the soup with the ground meat, place in bottom of baking dish, top...
Christmas Float Ideas for A/C and Home Improvement Business?
What about Santa building a house and the elves putting in the a/c.
Trouble Potty Training a 4 Year Old?
My 2 1/2 year old runs around with no diaper, pants or underwear while we are at home. If he says he needs a diaper, I know he needs to poop so I make it fun and say dont you run to the potty, I have to go first, dont beat me to it. Its working.
Wildlife: Goldfinch
We live in PA, and have lots of the goldfinches, my girls call them Steelers birds. Fitting since they are black and gold.
Alternate Uses for an Ironing Board
When my grandfather passed away we had a gathering at our home. I was short on table space so I covered my ironing board with a pretty bed sheet and used it for the beverages.
Alternative Uses for Shrimp Cocktail Sauce?
Mix one bottle with 32 oz of grape jelly, heat slowly over low heat until melted, throw in some cocktail wienies or small meatballs and heat through, great appetizer or party snack.
Organize Your Shopping List By Aisle
Ive done this also, but its a pain when they decide to rearrange the store.
Macaroni Salad Recipes?
I get requests for this all the time. 1 box elbows. cooked according to directions, rinsed in cold water to cool. I large green pepper, diced 1 large onion, diced mayonnaise, as much as youd like, I always add more because the elbows will soak up a lot of the...
Noodle Recipes Without Cheese, Tomato Sauce, or Butter?
1 bag noodles 2 cans cream of chicken soup 1 can milk (use soup can to measure) 1 package frozen mixed veggies Boil the noodles for 6 minutes, drain place in 9 x 13 baking dish, stir milk into soup, add veggies, pour over noodles and stir. Bake in 350* oven...
Pricing House Cleaning Jobs?
If I figured it correctly you would be getting $25 a day, or $6.25 an hour. I make more than that babysitting.
Substitute for White Wine in a Chicken Recipe?
I make linguine that calls for a small amount of white wine, I just use chicken broth.
Windshield Wipers Don't Work?
When I had this happen to me my mechanic told me to try this one simple thing first, hit the motor gently with a brick or hammer. That did the trick. Saved me a costly repair that I didnt need. Cant hurt to try it.
My Child Won't Poop In The Potty?
My two year old nephew will pee and poop on the potty as long as he doesnt have a diaper on. I let him run around the house naked. He tells me if he needs to pee and he goes to the potty. when he needs to poop , he asks for a diaper so we make it fun and race...
Christmas Cactus Has Turned Purple and is Droopy?
I would say it is getting too much water. I let mine dry out completely before watering.
Themes for 2nd Birthday Party?
What does your 2 year old like? The 2 year old in our family likes Thomas the Tank Engine. What a bout a train party? Everyone could wear striped overalls and a conductors hat. Decorations are train shaped. I drew a train onto drawing paper and colored it in...
Removing Decals from a Car?
Try Lestoil. My favorite for removing sticky stuff. Or mayo works well also.
Debbie Ann Doll and Party Dress Patterns?
Is this the doll that looks like a cabbage patch doll? I googled Debbie Ann doll and thats what I got.
Do Foods Need to Be Heated to Boiling Before Placing on a Steam Table?
My guess would be that if it was thoroughly cooked before freezing putting it directly on the steam table would be fine as long as it gets hot enough for the guests liking.
Starting Roses from Cuttings?
My great grandmother used to cut the roses at the base of the stem where it meets the main branch. dig a hole and put the rose into the hole and top with a jar, and then water. Keeping it damp. She never purchased a rose bush. Any given to her were always done...
Black Ants In My House?
I was told by an exterminator that the black ants are attracted to moisture. Check your basement for leaks. Once they are in the house they will seek food in the kitchen or anywhere else it may be so be sure to close all packages tightly.
When is the First Mortgage Payment Due After Closing?
Be sure to check all of your paper work. We closed around Christmas and our first payment was due February 1st, but we kept getting late notices. I would call every month and say that the payment was sent in, but the insisted it was late. Finally after almost...
50th Wedding Anniversary Party Ideas?
For a family reunion we did this-one family provided the chicken, one the pasta, one a large meat tray, one buns, etc. Pass around a list and divided into categories, and ask everyone to choose what they want to bring. Or in the invitations put in it please...
Father's Day Gift Ideas for Nursing Home Residents?
What about a movie night theme? Give each resident a movie ticket. Find a suitable dvd for them to watch. Add popcorn a drink, some movie theater candy, etc.
Can Apartment Tenants Feed Wildlife on the Premises in Washington?
Since they are considered wild animals, they probably end up on the patios regardless of whether or not you feed them.
Ideas for 80th Birthday Party Games?
Find out what games were played back when the birthday boy/girl was young. Incorporate them into the party. Flashback, have people dress in clothing from that era, play games from the era, play music from the era, etc.
Green Beans And Potatoes
I make this when it gets cold out. It is one of my favorite soups. It looks to be exactly the same recipe handed down from my great great grandmother.
Killing Mosquito Larvae in Standing Water?
What are you going to use the water for? I had this problem with rainwater I was collecting for the flower beds. I just sprayed Raid into the water. It never hurt my flowers.
Making Custom Ice Cube Moulds?
I would also check with the Grand Master if possible. Dont want to step on any toes and do something you shouldnt. I know how touchy they can be about things. Let us know if it works, and show pics if you can.
Potato Bead Necklace?
Peel a potato, cut it into cubes, poke a toothpick through the cubes and let dry for about a week. Paint them and then seal with an acrylic spray. then string them.
Frugal Bridal Shower Ideas?
Have everyone make something. We always do this when we have a bridal or baby shower. Someone can make the decorations from plastic canvas. I myself made some for a baby shower, several people had me make them for the showers they were hosting. All I did was...
Toddler With Diarrhea?
Try the BRAT diet, B-banana, R-rice, A-applesauce, T- toast, plain. This is a very old remedy, which was used for my mom, me, my kids, etc. Usually works. No more juice.
Yellow Rainbow Tea Ideas?
Lemonade, sugar cookies with yellow frosting, banana cream pie, decorations could be a bowl full of lemons. Crafts-yellow place mats with white daisies.
Wall Colors For Room With Burgundy Colored Carpet?
My bathroom is burgundy and very light pink. I also use a seafoam green for accents.
Cabbage Recipes?
Cut the cabbage into bite size pieces, in large skillet melt a some bacon grease then add cabbage, meanwhile cook some noodles. Once the cabbage has cooked down and become tender add salt, pepper and some garlic salt. In a large serving bowl toss the cabbage...
Craft Ideas Using Dominoes?
I recieved an ornament made from a domino-all it was- one domino, take a length of ribbon to go around the edge and long enough to tie to hang on Christmas tree. You can gut out any small Christmas picture and glue it to the back side. Made me wish my kids...
Sweethearts Dance?
Make a heart out of construction paper, add a few lines like a wedding invitation would say-You are cordially invited to accompany me to the Sweeythearts Dance, etc, or just ask him.
Homemade Wedding Bouquets?
For my daughters wedding I made the bouquets, something I never did before. All were made the same way but each girl had a different number of flowers. The handles were made using toilet paper tubes. I covered them first with thin white fun foam, then with...
Granny Square Wheelchair Lapghan
This is so pretty. I have to master crochet yet. I can only do the basic single and double stitch. nothing else turns out right. Id love to learn to do a granny square but I need to be shown how to do it, the symbols in the instructions confuse me until I get...
Asking an Out-of-Town Friend to a Dance?
Call one of his parents first, ask if they can bring him to the dance, if they say yes, then ask him.
Cat Peeing on Floor?
I agree with the others, he may be sick. Also try giving him his own box. Some cats refuse to share the litter boxes.
Dog's Bottom Itches?
The anal glands probably need cleaned by the vet. If it is a skin irritation, try benadryl cream.
Homemade Halloween Costume Ideas for a Toddler?
What about jeans with patches sewn on and a flannel shirt for a hobo.
Halloween Themed Party
Take a black trash bag, cut it open along one side seam and the top so it is double in length. Start at the bottom and using scissors cut up almost to the top then tack up across the doorway, you an also cut it from a short side so it will be longer. Also check...
Add Hair Clippings to Your Garden
Meghan, you are lucky. The deer here in Gbg, PA eat our garden no matter how much hair we put out.
Remedy for Hot Feet?
You might have Restless Leg Syndrome. I was the same way until IO started taking one of the RLS meds.
Removing Oil Stain from Dry Clean Only Fabric?
I use LESTOIL on all grease stains. It even gets imbedded tar out of skinned knees.
My Frugal Life: Saving on Electricity
My story isnt a frugal one but a funny one. One time I was fedup with my kids and husband for not turning off the lights. I went around unplugging the lamps or unscrewing the lightbulbs from the ceiling fixtures. When they complained I said, Oh, the light fairy...
Getting Rid of Calluses on Elbow?
Cut lemon in half, dip in sugar or salt and rub your elbow with it, then rinse. This acts like an exfoliator.
Removing Rust from Vintage White Jacket?
Cut a lemon in half, squeeze the juice on the rust spots and hang or lay in the sun to dry. Should work.
Keeping Wash Cloths Smelling Fresh?
Id say you need to open up the bathroom. Sounds like there is not enough ventilation.
Reusing Nestle Nesquick Containers?
I made a purse for my little girl out of one. Using an awl poke two holes in the lid and two in the container, thread a heavy ribbon through these holes. This is to attah the lid. On the side of the container, poke two holes, attach a heavy longer ribbon for...
Saving on Decorating for Your Wedding?
For my daughters upcoming wedding I made the centerpieces, we only need 4 since the wedding is rather small. I bought 4 metal buckets (approx 6 inches deep, for 1 dollar each, 4 rolls of 1/2 wide ribbon (her color is tangerine), 4 terra cotta pots and 4 fat...
Hatching Wild Finch Eggs?
If this ever happens again, the best thing to do is put them in a box, with a towel to protect them and immediately get them to wildlife rehab center.
Starting a School Gardening Project?
If you are doing flowers, Id go with marigolds. They grow well in very sunny locations. When they are finished, take the heads off the stems, let them dry for a week or so then pull them apart to salvage the seds for next Spring. In the Spring, et your soil...
What is This Plant? (Swedish Ivy)
I believe it is called Snow On The Mountain. It is a good ground cover, it goes everywhere.
Remedies for Restless Leg Syndrome?
My script is for 1 tablet at bedtime. On my own I decided to take 1/2 in a.m. 1/2 at bedtime, it works much better.
Inexpensive Homemade Graduation Gift Ideas?
What about making a no-sew blanket in their high school or college colors?
Removing Grease Smell from Clothing?
Wash the clothing the normal way but add Lestoil to the load. Should help.
Easy Chicken Breast Stew Recipe?
Heres our favorite recipe. Its easy but cooks a long time. 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast Place the chicken breasts in a dutch oven, cover with water and then put the lid on. Bake for 3-4 hours on 250*. Remove from pot and let cool until you can safley...
Growing Plants in Gravelly Soil?
I put in something called Snow on the Mountain. It is a ground cover. It has started to take over my gravel driveway so Im sure it would work as long as it can be grown in your zone.
Wedding Favors for Children?
Little buckets with bubbles, crayons and a coloring book might do the trick, add a packet of gummy bears or some cookies.
