# Home, Family & Health **URL:** https://community.qtbird.com/c/home-family-and-health/5.md?page=1 [Latest](https://community.qtbird.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.qtbird.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.qtbird.com/tags.md) **Page:** 2 --- ## [Frugal Christmas](https://community.qtbird.com/t/frugal-christmas/286)
**Author:** [@AmyBoz](https://community.qtbird.com/u/AmyBoz)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2017, 10:54pm UTC](https://community.qtbird.com/t/frugal-christmas/286 "2017-10-20T22:54:14Z")
I have a lot of friends who say that they are frugal all year round so that they can "do up Christmas right." Then, I have other friends who spend all year and then have no money left for Christmas. I think I fall somewh… --- ## [Home Scents](https://community.qtbird.com/t/home-scents/9211)
**Author:** [@Sara](https://community.qtbird.com/u/Sara)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2017, 7:45pm UTC](https://community.qtbird.com/t/home-scents/9211 "2017-10-20T19:45:55Z")
Do you use scents in your home? I ask because at work we have free samples of Scentsy tarts because my boss knows a Scentsy consultant. I put a few of the samples around the house and in the car. Of course, then I broke … --- ## [Describe your kitchen and how you could make it more efficient?](https://community.qtbird.com/t/describe-your-kitchen-and-how-you-could-make-it-more-efficient/3743)
**Author:** [@Old\_fashioned\_mamma](https://community.qtbird.com/u/Old_fashioned_mamma)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2017, 1:31am UTC](https://community.qtbird.com/t/describe-your-kitchen-and-how-you-could-make-it-more-efficient/3743 "2017-10-18T01:31:30Z")
I’m always looking at ways to make my kitchen more efficient and yet keep it simple at the same time. Describe your kitchen and how you could make it more efficient. In making it more efficient, would it cost or coul… --- ## [Capsule wardrobe and Project 333](https://community.qtbird.com/t/capsule-wardrobe-and-project-333/154)
**Author:** [@Sara](https://community.qtbird.com/u/Sara)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2017, 6:12pm UTC](https://community.qtbird.com/t/capsule-wardrobe-and-project-333/154 "2017-10-10T18:12:16Z")
http://bemorewithless.com/project-333/ I love the concept of a capsule wardrobe. And even Project 333 (tiny wardrobe) is an interesting way to simplify. But I do not own very many clothes, so project 333 is actually… --- ## [Dishwasher Build Up](https://community.qtbird.com/t/dishwasher-build-up/1131)
**Author:** [@AmyBoz](https://community.qtbird.com/u/AmyBoz)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2017, 1:22am UTC](https://community.qtbird.com/t/dishwasher-build-up/1131 "2017-07-26T01:22:22Z")
So... My dishwasher sucks, quite plainly Everything always has a layer of white film, and I've used dishwasher cleaner and I've used rinse aid All to no avail Do you ladies have any tried and true tricks? I'd appreciate … --- ## [Sleep, dreams, night?](https://community.qtbird.com/t/sleep-dreams-night/1047)
**Author:** [@Heaven](https://community.qtbird.com/u/Heaven)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2017, 8:57pm UTC](https://community.qtbird.com/t/sleep-dreams-night/1047 "2017-06-08T20:57:47Z")
I just mentioned it but thought I'd ask, does anyone else have really vivid dreams, I have what I call dream nights where all night long I have different dreams some nightmares (most nightmares) but I wake up exhausted. … --- ## [Diet plans](https://community.qtbird.com/t/diet-plans/1015)
**Author:** [@Sara](https://community.qtbird.com/u/Sara)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2017, 10:02pm UTC](https://community.qtbird.com/t/diet-plans/1015 "2017-05-23T22:02:08Z")
At work, two of the women are starting diets. One is doing the flat belly diet and the other one is doing the south beach diet. I am going to make an effort to really watch what I eat. I've increased my fruit to make sur… --- ## [I just don't know](https://community.qtbird.com/t/i-just-dont-know/797)
**Author:** [@Heaven](https://community.qtbird.com/u/Heaven)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2017, 4:15pm UTC](https://community.qtbird.com/t/i-just-dont-know/797 "2017-05-23T16:15:58Z")
So the doctor's office called back FINALLY (I just know they are busy but if you have to tell me something maybe you should get on it! My Vit, D is in the basement (not a huge surprise because I live in Maine and we hav… --- ## [Carb counting](https://community.qtbird.com/t/carb-counting/808)
**Author:** [@Sara](https://community.qtbird.com/u/Sara)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2017, 5:18pm UTC](https://community.qtbird.com/t/carb-counting/808 "2017-05-22T17:18:43Z")
I could benefit from this. Here's a decent explanation on how to count carbs. http://www.upmc.com/patients-visitors/education/diabetes/Pages/basic-carb-counting.aspx --- ## [Bird feeders?](https://community.qtbird.com/t/bird-feeders/930)
**Author:** [@Sara](https://community.qtbird.com/u/Sara)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2017, 1:22pm UTC](https://community.qtbird.com/t/bird-feeders/930 "2017-04-10T13:22:07Z")
Do you have bird feeders? What are your favorite birds? --- ## [Homemade cleaners](https://community.qtbird.com/t/homemade-cleaners/917)
**Author:** [@Sara](https://community.qtbird.com/u/Sara)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2017, 1:32am UTC](https://community.qtbird.com/t/homemade-cleaners/917 "2017-04-06T01:32:21Z")
Do you use any homemade cleaners? Or have you in the past? Which do you like? I've made and used many different types of homemade cleaners. Some I just stopped using (homemade laundry soap) and others I still use with … --- ## [Have you ever lived in a bad neighborhood?](https://community.qtbird.com/t/have-you-ever-lived-in-a-bad-neighborhood/890)
**Author:** [@Sara](https://community.qtbird.com/u/Sara)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2017, 9:16pm UTC](https://community.qtbird.com/t/have-you-ever-lived-in-a-bad-neighborhood/890 "2017-04-04T21:16:34Z")
A couple of my first apartments were not in the best neighborhoods, but back then I wasn't afraid at all and nothing horrible ever happened. But it was a high crime area. One of them was actually a house divided into 3 a… --- ## [Do you use essential oils?](https://community.qtbird.com/t/do-you-use-essential-oils/913)
**Author:** [@Sara](https://community.qtbird.com/u/Sara)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2017, 9:07pm UTC](https://community.qtbird.com/t/do-you-use-essential-oils/913 "2017-04-04T21:07:32Z")
If so, which do you use the most? And for what? --- ## [Weird things about your home](https://community.qtbird.com/t/weird-things-about-your-home/877)
**Author:** [@Sara](https://community.qtbird.com/u/Sara)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2017, 9:05pm UTC](https://community.qtbird.com/t/weird-things-about-your-home/877 "2017-04-04T21:05:26Z")
There are a few weird things about my house. Our house was built in the 50s. The majority of the rooms are large. The bathrooms aren't! They are so small! The kitchen is big enough for a dinette set but because of how th… --- ## [Anyone still decorating Easter eggs?](https://community.qtbird.com/t/anyone-still-decorating-easter-eggs/912)
**Author:** [@Sara](https://community.qtbird.com/u/Sara)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2017, 6:51pm UTC](https://community.qtbird.com/t/anyone-still-decorating-easter-eggs/912 "2017-04-04T18:51:41Z")
Even with having kids, we don't color eggs every Easter. I do have an egg hunt for the younger kids still (sometimes inside, sometimes outside), but with plastic eggs. Was curious if you still make baskets for anyone or… --- ## [Teaching kids life skills](https://community.qtbird.com/t/teaching-kids-life-skills/902)
**Author:** [@Sara](https://community.qtbird.com/u/Sara)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2017, 8:53am UTC](https://community.qtbird.com/t/teaching-kids-life-skills/902 "2017-04-03T08:53:09Z")
My Zach is 17 and will be 18 in no time. I'll admit, I haven't provided some life skills that I wish that I had. So I've started to compile a list of things I hope I can fit in before he's left the nest. I'm hoping he… --- ## [Jobs with perks](https://community.qtbird.com/t/jobs-with-perks/871)
**Author:** [@Sara](https://community.qtbird.com/u/Sara)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2017, 4:30am UTC](https://community.qtbird.com/t/jobs-with-perks/871 "2017-03-30T04:30:25Z")
With my older kids working, I started to think about places they might want to work in the future that have perks they might not consider. Right now, Zach works at the rink and can skate for free, but he doesn't skate.… --- ## [Ally's butterfly photos and more](https://community.qtbird.com/t/allys-butterfly-photos-and-more/840)
**Author:** [@Sara](https://community.qtbird.com/u/Sara)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2017, 9:10pm UTC](https://community.qtbird.com/t/allys-butterfly-photos-and-more/840 "2017-03-24T21:10:27Z")
Here’s some of my favorite photos that Ally took today. --- ## [Share your pets](https://community.qtbird.com/t/share-your-pets/46)
**Author:** [@Sara](https://community.qtbird.com/u/Sara)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2017, 3:47pm UTC](https://community.qtbird.com/t/share-your-pets/46 "2017-03-17T15:47:56Z")
Do you have pets? We have a dog, cat and bunny. Here’s a pic of bun. He’s a little fluff ball. He’s so cute that I can hardly stand it. And a pic of kitty meow meow. He’s huge and sounds like a person when he meows. … --- ## [What home remedies work for you?](https://community.qtbird.com/t/what-home-remedies-work-for-you/411)
**Author:** [@Sara](https://community.qtbird.com/u/Sara)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2017, 10:32am UTC](https://community.qtbird.com/t/what-home-remedies-work-for-you/411 "2017-03-14T10:32:45Z")
I always like to learn about home remedies that people use that work for them. For example, home remedies when sick or for skin. --- ## [Standby Power/Phantom Loads](https://community.qtbird.com/t/standby-power-phantom-loads/759)
**Author:** [@Sara](https://community.qtbird.com/u/Sara)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2017, 10:20pm UTC](https://community.qtbird.com/t/standby-power-phantom-loads/759 "2017-02-24T22:20:02Z")
Do you unplug a lot to save on electricity? I've heard standby power attributes to roughly 10% of the overall bill. What do you unplug? I'm torn on unplugging. I'm concerned with electronics, that the wear and tear fro… --- ## [Dinnerware](https://community.qtbird.com/t/dinnerware/752)
**Author:** [@Sara](https://community.qtbird.com/u/Sara)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2017, 4:04am UTC](https://community.qtbird.com/t/dinnerware/752 "2017-02-24T04:04:46Z")
It's really time for me to get new dinnerware. I've been considering not getting a new matching set and slowly buying plates and bowls that I just really like when I see them at the thrift store. But there is a small par… --- ## [Laundry Detergent measuring](https://community.qtbird.com/t/laundry-detergent-measuring/751)
**Author:** [@Sara](https://community.qtbird.com/u/Sara)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2017, 5:45pm UTC](https://community.qtbird.com/t/laundry-detergent-measuring/751 "2017-02-22T17:45:09Z")
Continuing the discussion from Simple Sunday 1-29-17: I was thinking about you and your sister because I decided I want to tally how many loads I actually am getting from this latest jug of laundry detergent! I used… --- ## [Keurig, Soda Stream and](https://community.qtbird.com/t/keurig-soda-stream-and/76)
**Author:** [@Sara](https://community.qtbird.com/u/Sara)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2017, 1:10am UTC](https://community.qtbird.com/t/keurig-soda-stream-and/76 "2017-02-10T01:10:56Z")
I'm a little embarrassed by this. So I have a Keurig and honestly, I'm not sure where it is at the moment. I loved the idea of it, enjoyed it briefly and then set it aside and went back to my regular coffee pot. I did… --- ## [Newspaper/Magazine/Paper Fling](https://community.qtbird.com/t/newspaper-magazine-paper-fling/576)
**Author:** [@AmyBoz](https://community.qtbird.com/u/AmyBoz)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2017, 5:15am UTC](https://community.qtbird.com/t/newspaper-magazine-paper-fling/576 "2017-01-19T05:15:13Z")
Today I challenge you to get rid of some type of paper clutter you have in your home. Maybe it is a stack of newspapers that you need to tie up and take to the curb. Maybe it's a bunch of old magazines you have been mean… --- ## [Describe something in your closet](https://community.qtbird.com/t/describe-something-in-your-closet/452)
**Author:** [@Sara](https://community.qtbird.com/u/Sara)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2016, 4:24pm UTC](https://community.qtbird.com/t/describe-something-in-your-closet/452 "2016-12-02T16:24:29Z")
that you never wear. I found a sweater yesterday that I think I bought for Zach. He's never worn it. Ally loves sweaters that are over-sized and ugly. So she wore it today. I've been known to bag up clothes and get… --- ## [What is your favorite Christmas tradition?](https://community.qtbird.com/t/what-is-your-favorite-christmas-tradition/439)
**Author:** [@Sara](https://community.qtbird.com/u/Sara)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2016, 3:49am UTC](https://community.qtbird.com/t/what-is-your-favorite-christmas-tradition/439 "2016-11-30T03:49:18Z")
We have added a couple of traditions through the years like our candy cane hunt. It's just silly fun. We do Elf on the Shelf, making an ornament, too. We added Chinese Food on Christmas Eve and/or New Year's Eve which ev… --- ## [When do you decorate for Christmas?](https://community.qtbird.com/t/when-do-you-decorate-for-christmas/435)
**Author:** [@Sara](https://community.qtbird.com/u/Sara)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2016, 5:22am UTC](https://community.qtbird.com/t/when-do-you-decorate-for-christmas/435 "2016-11-28T05:22:13Z")
Usually I decorate during the Thanksgiving weekend. oops. I don't think it's going to happen this year. I will try to get the outdoor decorations up before we get hit with really cold weather. This week is supposed to… --- ## [TubaChristmas](https://community.qtbird.com/t/tubachristmas/423)
**Author:** [@Sara](https://community.qtbird.com/u/Sara)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2016, 12:27pm UTC](https://community.qtbird.com/t/tubachristmas/423 "2016-11-23T12:27:08Z")
I figured out what TubaChristmas is finally after wondering for a week. LOL I thought it was just local. I got an email from school band letting the tuba players know they could participate in TubaChristmas in Midland i… --- ## [101 Ways to say Merry Christmas for less than $25](https://community.qtbird.com/t/101-ways-to-say-merry-christmas-for-less-than-25/430)
**Author:** [@Sara](https://community.qtbird.com/u/Sara)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2016, 6:49pm UTC](https://community.qtbird.com/t/101-ways-to-say-merry-christmas-for-less-than-25/430 "2016-11-22T18:49:28Z")
This is a book on my shelf. I have no idea when I got it and I don't think I ever read it. It's from 1992. I'm going to go through it and share some highlights. In the introduction, it says that they went through over… [Previous page](https://community.qtbird.com/c/home-family-and-health/5.md) [Next page](https://community.qtbird.com/c/home-family-and-health/5.md?page=2)