Momo

The Princesses bought those glass automatic plant waterers for DH's birthday last week. They were sweet to think of making his job easier. The box says it waters plants for up to 2 weeks I think. Anyway, they are empty in 1 day so it is actually MORE work for DH. We don't have the heart to tell them though! 2 of them were about $10 at Wal Mart.

Shurleen..at least exerbikes make a good clothes hanger when not in use. lol My DH thinks gyms are silly. He says if folks would cut their own grass, do their own chores and yardwork, they wouldn't need a gym.

If you are throwing out a broken headset or earphones...there are good magnets in the earpiece. You can scavenge them before tossing out.

The grocery store I go to most often has boiled eggs in the deli. They want 69 cents for 1 egg!! Or $1.69 for 3 eggs! That's pretty steep. I noticed those frozen crock pot meals. They were pretty expensive. I think microwave meals would be cheaper and faster. I couldn't figure it out..crock cooking is so easy. I can understand some convenience items for special situations..but some of these things are really out there. Another new item is a wipe for every purpose. Furniture polish wipes, car cleaning wipes, baby wipes, glass wipes etc. Someone must be making alot of money coming up with all these wipes or they wouldn't do it. Not to say they are all silly but I think it's been overdone.

What do you nominate for the dumbest, laziest, stupidist products invented? There are so many to choose from. I'll start off with the frozen peanut butter sandwiches at the grocery store. I don't understand what is so hard about making a pb&j sandwich. It takes a few seconds and requires no special handling. I have to admit I've never tasted one from the store, but I can't see how it could taste better than one I can slap together. I think the small box I saw was over 3$. WOW.

"They're coming to take her away..ha ha..ho ho..."

We have one of those metal decorative 7 ft tall windmills. The top has broken and is not fixable. DH was going to throw it out. Then I had a brainstorm..use the 6 ft. metal part as a tall trellis for our veggie garden. He didn't even tease me about it so it must be a good idea!

Make your own starter pots for seedlings. Take a piece of newspaper and fold it in half lengthwise. Next roll it around a can or a glass to make a pot shape. Slide out the can/glass center and fold the remaining paper at the bottom to make a flat end. Add soil and seeds. When the seedling is ready for transplanting outdoors, plant in the garden leaving in the paper pot. Save plastic cups from beverages at stores (such as 7-11 or fast food). These make great protective tents when a late frost is threatening your seedlings. They act like mini-greenhouses. Remember to remove the cup as soon as it is warm enough or you will scorch the plants.

If you have a paper shredder you can use the shredded paper for packing material. I have heard that some folks use it under their cat litter in the pan to stretch the clay further. (I haven't tried this myself so can't vouch for it)

I have a very nice dutch oven type pot. It is stainless steel and about 40 years old. The phenolic handle just disintegrated and can't be repaired. As I started to throw it out I realized it would make a great dog food dish for my outdoor German shepherd. It is sturdy, heavy and won't rust. Greta seems to like it.

Reuse a t-shirt. Make a green shopping bag or tote. http://www.marthastewart.com/portal/site/m...mp;rsc=header_1

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If you have some thing due at the library and don't want to make a special trip or spend the needed time to go in personally...see if your library allows you to renew online or over the phone. You avoid late fees and save time. Our library does, and it sure is a nice convenience.

Way to go ladies I have a pedometer somewhere but I think it rusted! I better get it fixed or get another one.

Staceyy..while you are waiting to get your log roller..you can roll your newspaper and secure in a tuna can (with both ends removed). After you burn the paper log, remove the cooled down can and throw it out. If you have rabbits or know someone who does, save your pinecones for them. Rabbits love to gnaw on the cones.

and thanks for posting your hint!

I thought I would start a topic we can all post our little helpful hints/tricks in. I'll start it off with one of my favorites. If you have an old mouse pad, cut it to a small size, and keep it in your kitchen. It makes a perfect jar opener for those tough to open jars.

Aren't you nice Jacqueli! I'm sure Snow and a few of her friends will be visiting soon. Welcome to MrsS.

Here is a website I ran into about the Lee's. Don't know if they are the "right" Lee's or not though. http://leesofvirginia.com/Lees_of_Virginia_Home_Page.html

Thanks Snowmom!

LindaLou

I sure hope you find a lead.

Thanks for all the info. I read somewhere that it would get rid of skin tags. I have been dabbing it on once a day full strength. It's been about 10 days and I can't tell any difference yet. I'll let ya'll know if it helps or not.

Does anyone here use tea tree oil? I'm just curious about what folks are using this for.

Thanks Snow!