Cheese Multi-Grain Dog Biscuits
I am with Bibi on that question. Does leaving them in the oven turn them crunchy? Please explain.
Avoid Cuts from Can Lids
I have never cut myself on a can lid. I guess I have been lucky. But I use an electric can opener and when it is done opening the can, the lid is stuck to the can opener. I take it off and throw it in the garbage can right away. No fuss no muss and no cut.
You Pay Extra For The Instant-On Feature On Your Television
Yes, it does cost money but the tv uses so very little energy and the savings is just a nickle or two and pennies a day for most new models. So if you want to save that. You can get a surge protecter with an on and off button on it. Use that to turn your tv...
Addressing Postcards Before You Leave
Thats a nifty idea! Glad you thought of it. Thanks for sharing.
Expiration Dates on Food?
Expiration dates, best used by or sell by are for the public to know how old the items are. This does not mean that the items are bad or cant be eaten after that date. Just means use your best judgment. We all eat or buy bread past its date. I have eaten yogurt...
Saving Money on Pet Supplies?
For those of us that cant sew or dont have time or have access to a machine. I have found a new bath mat at Wal-mart that would make a wonderful pet mat for inside a kennel,or carry kennel and is nice enough to put just on the floor. It comes in two sizes and...
Dilute Shampoo When Bathing Your Pet
Great idea! I always get too much somewhere and not enough elsewhere. I use baby shampoo so the eyes are not an issue, but I try to avoid them anyway. I cant wait to will try this next bath time.
Homemade Bottled Iced Tea
I also stopped drinking all soda and make my own home brewed black tea. I find that I put less sugar in it and change the flavor of tea for variety by using 100% fruit juices added to it. Water may be the best to drink but face it. Some of us get bored drinking...
Hypoallergenic Pets
There is also another small dog the Havanese around 20 lbs and the Presidents dog the Portuguese Waterdog 50 lbs and up. Both are Hypoallergenic and very smart.
Different Collars for Different Dogs
It is so sad that so many people spend so much money on their pets but dont put a simple $5.00 tag on their dogs collar I find lots of dogs running our neighborhood cause they have gotten out of the yard. I pick up dogs that have collars and tags so I can call...
Easy Clean Up For Muddy Dogs
I have short haired dogs and the wipes really work well for those in between bath times. I have used baby wipes for years on them with no ill effect. I wipe them down with the wipes and you can see the brown stains on the wipes especially when wiping their...
Pets Feeling Safe While You Are Away
That is an excellent idea! Sending my dog to stay at my daughters when I am out of town makes her go crazy after a couple to days. I am definitely bringing a shirt next time to keep next to her bed.
Recycled Birdhouse
It looks beautiful with the landscaping. I love the porch post idea. Gave you a thumbs up. I have 3 bird houses that are made from recycled fencing. One is a church, one has Mexican looks and one is just a little house. I have painted them and and they add...
Use Envelope for a Year's Worth of Receipts
Yes I agree with that. Being doing this for years also and it is easy to get organized when the time comes for taxes. I have a small business and I do that also with the receipts.
Storing Pet Info and Supplies
This is a great idea for a quick get away. Cricketnc is right on the pet info - just use copies and keep the originals in a safe place.Yes and also keep a human file with updated info especially if you have small children.
Can't Beat the Paw Prints?
I understand completely. I love your idea. When it is wet, my three dogs sit and wait patiencely outside at the door. They know it is time to get their feet wiped one at a time. I have one who always finds the mud. LOL
Use Salt and Dawn to Kill Fleas
It would be easier on your pets and the carpet if you protect the pets with some form of Frontline or Pet Armor. Eventually the fleas in the carpet die because the pets are protected and they have no meal tickets anymore. What you are doing is just going around...
Good Enough for the Queen's Dog
daiquiri is correct in that liver is not good for anyone to eat. The liver filters all the toxins out of the body. When animals and people eat liver they eat all the toxins left in the liver. I know that Dr Oz doesnt recommend eating liver for that very reason...
Plastic Lids for Microwave Splash Screens
I recycle most of the empty containers because it just too much clutter to keep. I do keep a few and I use some of my small lids to put under my plant pots on my window sill. They are the perfect size for the small pots. If I make a dip I use a large margine...
Potty Training an Abused Dog?
I also had that same problem with a min pin I had found. After a while he will stop going in his crate but it took a while for him to figure that out. Luckily, you have other dogs, this usually helps. I would be very upset when my dog pottied in the house and...
Solar Lights to Help Older Dogs See
That is a great idea for older dogs. Now if I could just find a way for the light to stay in the ground. I have an older dog and a younger one. The younger one takes the lights out of the ground and carries them around.
Sharing Garden Flowers
Very sweet idea. I give kudos to you. It does take lots of time and work. It is wonderful for your aunt to have someone who would do this for her. I know that she feels loved.
Salad Bar Garden Bed
FAB!!!!! Glad you thought of it and thanks for sharing. Now we all wish we had one.
Store Dry Goods in Refrigerator or Freezer
I dont know about you, but I dont have room in my fridge to store all that stuff. Nuts, I always freeze they stay fresh longer. You have to have airtight lids for the fridge or the dry goods get moist. If you have airtight lids then they dont need to be in...
Using Smaller Amounts of Toiletries
That size doesnt work for me either. I guess if you have thin hair that would work great. I have thick corase hiair. I wash it every other day. I have to shampoo it twice to clean it. But I use only a nickel size for the conditoner. Everyone has different hair...
Sign and Date Your Crafts
Yes, you should always initial and date your pieces of art even if it is just for yourself. Many years ago my daughter became interested in pottery in a college course she had taken. They were dated each time. As years past by she could look back and see how...
Save Time and Money With Home Cooked Meals
I agree with Cricketnc. I cook enough. It is nice to go out once in a while. Especially when I meet with friends at a place. I get waited on and served and no cleanup and no spending time in the kitchen for an hour cooking. Saving a buck is not always good...
Watering Tomatoes Underground With PVC Pipe
Soaker hose works just as well and less work and inexpensive.
Drain Browned Ground Beef in a Colander
I keep a small empty can (soup,beans) near the stove and drain all the grease into it. When it gets half or full I just toss it into a garbage bag and dispose with the rest of the trash. This has worked well for many years for me. My daughters I notice do the...
Make It Last
In grandmas days things did last forever because they were expected to and were made better and easier (less moving parts to break) and cheaper to repair. In our time they are made to have a specific lifetime (disposable). Yes, you can repair large appliances...
Store Cookie Sheets Lined With Foil
I dont see how this saves so much time. You have to pre heat the oven anyway and while this is going on you can line the sheets.This takes but a few seconds and then put your item on to bake. I guess you will save storage keeping them in the oven. I keep a...
Disposing of Bacon and Cooking Grease
I just use an empty soup can or any small can and pour grease into it and put in the trash on trash day.
Use Extra Earrings as Push Pins
This has nothing to do with earrigs but I love your choice of name abrupt_silence. It gave me abrupt laughter. Very clever name!
Use Baskets to Organize Refrigerator and Freezer
I use a rectange plastic bin on my top shelf in my fridge to keep the salad dressing in. When I need to find one. I just take the whole thing out and grab what I need and put the rest back up. It keeps them tidy and and easy to find.
Split Pea Vegetable Soup
I thought this recipe sounded so close to my mother split pea soup that I wrote it down in 2010 when I first saw it. I have been making it ever since. I think it is wonderful and easy to make. I didnt make any changes to the recipe because it is perfect just...
Use Removable Inserts In Birdbath
I have the same one as you skinnyjinny and no bowl is going to fit in it. I water the plants everyday and I hose out the birdbath at that time also.This also takes the mosquitoes larvae out of the birdbath. A few drops of bleach will keep the birdbath clean...
Reuse Disposable Vacuum Bags
I agree with wildirish. Those vacs also have other filters that need replacing more often because now they have to work harder. I think if you are in the market for a new vac. Think and say to yourself. Do I want a bag or a bagless vac this time?
Advice for Potty Training a Toddler?
If he pulling his pants off and going in the house hes not ready. Give it a little more time. If hes sleeping at night or a nap and he wakes up dry. That is a sign hes ready Bribing works well and is a useful tool. Spend a weekend just to potty train and of...
Keep Magic Eraser in the Shower
I never thought about doing that; I bet it does work. Going to put one in my shower today. Thanks for sharing.
Milk Jug for Organizing Plastic Bags
That is a great idea. I could hang it up! Glad you thought of it. I am going to use that thought.
Training a Dog to Be Calm Around Guests?
If you take him outside everytime someone comes over he will never learn. I sugguest that you tie him to a door nob by his leash. It is short so he is controlled and people can go over and say hi. They cant get jumped on and he should be in the same room making...
Freezing Green Peppers?
I have been freezing green peppers for years. When they are in season, I buy at most inexpensive time. I cut, chop and dice them and put them in baggies. I use them all winter for a wide variety of dishes. No need to defrost. You can use them frozen for any...
Scenery: Chester (Nova Scotia, Canada)
It is just like a painting. Love it. Perfect relaxzation photo. I get relax just by looking at it.
Homemade Dog and Cat Treats
They look yum and I will try some. My dogs do inhale anything but the ingredients do look healthy and thats what its all about anyway. You never know all the ingredients or where they come from with the store bought treats. Thanks Julia
What Breed is My Dog?
He is very very cute. My suggestion is to get a DNA test done. You can find them on line and they have become inexpensive They start at $50.00 and are very easy to do. I am thinking about getting one for my boxer mix. You may find that the dog is not at all...
Keep Your Cell Phone Safe While on the Water
That is is a great idea. A lifejacket for a cell phone. I am going tp tell my daughters about this one. They both spend a lot of time around water having summer fun
Foxy (Kitten)
Beautiful cat. I hope she is an inside cat. She will be with you twice as long that way. May you have many happy years together
Diatomaceous Earth for Bug Control
Well. Thats great! Where would find this for purchase. Kind of hard to use without more details.
Junk Car Removal Near Seattle Washington?
Look in the yellow pages or yellow pages on line in your area. They are car junk yards that will come and pickup your car and pay cash. Usually it is not much and you do need a title. They use the old cars to sell as parts. I have done this once or twice.
Dog Peeing on Couch?
Put double stick tape all over the sofa when you are not home. When he jumps up he gets sticky paws and he wont like that (works with cats too). Your other alternate is to crate him when your are not at home.
Getting Rid of Blackbirds?
Want to borrow my dog? My half Boxer catches and kills only black birds. Dont know why. I find dead birds in the yard. I see her stalking and actually catching them in mid air.
Alternative to Zymox Otic for Dog's Ears?
You should be able to order this on line. I got mine from Amazon it was $11.00. It was the only thing that worked on my dog in combination with the yourt.
Save Water for Storm Outages
I keep a 24 case of bottled water in the garage for emergencies. It does least longer than filling water from jugs. I change the bottled water out twice a year. Recently we had no water for 3 days. Broken water pipe underground. Had to reroute the pipes to...
Decorative Cake Pan Stepping Stones
Love your idea. There are people at craft fairs that sell these concrete stepping stones for a small fortune. There plastic molds that are sold for doing stepping stones. But this is genuis. Kudos to you.
Scenery: Wildflowers (CA)
Beautiful close up. Looks like one of those expensive pictures you would buy at the decorating stores.
What Breed is My Dog?
Very very cute. He might have some Boxer also with those wrinkles. My dog is half Boxer and we think Pit bull. She has a similar face and ears and the same shaped head as your dog. Hope this gives you another insight.
Gift Mixes Using Splenda
Not only headaches but some people get violent stomach aches from Splenda. I get a very dry mouth from it that lasts for hours. At one point they were talking about taking it off the market. Not sure what happen to that. I am sure other sugar substitutes would...
Use Aluminum Foil as Pot Scrubber
Yeah! This brings back old memories. We used to do that camping as Girl Scouts. That was when we still used to cook around the campfire. Now they just bring premade food and make smores. How times have changed. I guess I am showing my age cause that was decades...
Bridgett (Giant Schnauzer)
I see what you mean about the ear. It is a long show crop. This dog is beautiful and you are lucky to have gotten her. Long life to both of you. Give her a pat from me.
Laundered Towels Smell Like Cat Urine When Used?
Do you have a cat? Some cats do like to pee on damp towels after they are used. You didnt say if you owned a cat.
Use Clear Take Out Containers As Greenhouse
What a good idea. I am going to try that. I have seeds that I have been meaning to plant but wanted to make sure that they would sprout. This will certainly work better.
Sunshine Dill Pickles
Ditto! My mom had a garden and made these too. Born in 1922. The recipe is the same except she didnt use the alum. I couldnt wait for the pickles to be done. Years later my children would wait for Oma to make the sun pickles. Thanks for sharing.
Water Azaleas with Pickle Juice
Not in my case. I water the bushes right after I pour the pickle juice on them and that dilutes it quite a bit. You do know that all soil contains salt naturally anyway.
Business Name Ideas for a Bakery and Ice Cream Shop?
Baked and Iced Okay! I think its cute. I tried anyway. Good luck in your endeavors.
Remove Urine Odors From Mattresses?
I hate to say this but buy a new mattress and enclose it with a waterproof zipped cover. This will prevent it from having urine on it again. I think your old mattress will always smell no matter what you do to it.
Disinfectant For Laundry Other Than Bleach?
Heat kills germs. Hot water,detergent and a dryer set on hot is all you need. Medical instruments are sterilized by HEAT. Dont need any thing fancy. Hope this helps.
Warning: Swag Bucks Scam
Sorry for your Swagbucks problem. I have done only one special offer and it did take about a week to get my 1,000 Swagbucks. I had no problem with that site at all. If I do searches I might as will get paid for them.
What Breed is My Dog?
Oh very cute! I dont know how big this dog is. But looks like a puppy. Could have a little boxer in it.
Housebreaking a Chihuahua?
You really need to kennel her when you cant watch her. It will take the stress of worry away from you and kept her in one safe place. Buy or get one that is small. Dogs dont soil where they are confined in. I keep my Mini Pin in one at night and when I am not...
Use Sock as Pot Holder
Yes Ditto That! Pot holders are cheap! Go to the dollar store and get a few for a dollar. They also can hang up next to the stove where I use mine.
Garden: Prizewinning Elephant Garlic
Beautiful! Where do you get Elephant Garlic to plant? I have never heard of this variety.
Planting a Rose of Sharon Near House?
Yes it is possible. If you like this bush. Take a cutting and put root hormone on it and try to grow a new one. Either way that bush has to go soon before you get damage.
Removing Cigarette Odor from Drapes?
Have you tried washing in vinager. It takes odor out and is harmless to color.
Getting Rid of Fleas in Bedding?
I agree with fatboyslimsmom. If they are fleas you can just fumigate. That should take care of fleas. If the are indeed bed bugs good luck to you.
How Long Does an Exterior House Paint Job Last?
Washing is not cheap either. This $1,800 is good price Does that include paint? Heres the thing you see it everyday, so to you it still good. But as the years go by the paint endures a lot of wear and tear. Heat,(Fading in sun)cold and rain. The painters will...
Using Acidolphilus For Dogs' Ear Infections?
Yeah! My 11year old rotti-blue healer mix also suffered chronically with these ear infections. I add 4 tablespoons of yogurt ( should go by weight of dog)to her food every day and no more ear infections since I started doing that. She has not had a flair up...
Resident Dog Off Food Since Arrival of New Puppy?
He not king of the castle anymore and has to share attention. He wont strave himself with food out. Dont worry he will over it in time,
Glue Paper Plate to Paint Can
Great idea! I will use this when I paint my dining room. Glad you thought of it
Information on Shih Tzu and Doberman Mix?
It just depends on which dog gave the puppy dominant features for height. You just never know that is the beauty of the mixed breed. Puppy is sure cute though.
Can I Adjust the Frequency at Which My Icemaker Produces Ice?
Doesnt it have a metal rod on the side of the ice maker or the ice tray? Most do. Up means stop making ice. Down means start making ice. Dont know if this helps.
Repairing an Outdoor Outlet After Lights Plugged Into It Got Wet?
You can start by buying a new outside outlet. It only has two wires to attach. Attach red to red and black to black. There is also a green wire that is the ground and attach it to the ground screw. You can see all this when you take the old outlet out. Just...
Paint Color Ideas for a Yellow, Brown, and Cream Kitchen?
A sage green goes nicely with all those colors. Very rich looking but not an in your face color.
Can a Litter of Pups Have More Than One Sire?
Absolutely! Happens in cats more often. Every kitten or puppy can have a different father. Especially if they mate on the same day with different fathers.
Installing Laminate Flooring?
Yes you can. Not all flooring is or needs to be glued down. I have a floating laminate wood flooring (no glue). It can be your choice which way you want to go.
Woven Place Mats as Wall Art
Yes, I have done this for years cause it is inexpensive. I would frame them for the art on them. My kids used to laught at me for doing this but I always got great complements from guests.
When Should I Replace My Large and Small Appliances?
If I think a small appliance isnt working right I replace it. Beside you got a good deal on the new toaster. Donate the old one. Get rid of it. Im sure he would feel different about the old toaster if he wanted toast and it didnt work that day.
Cleaning a Painted Door?
Try formula 409. I use it to clean my pantry door. Fingerprints do seem to leave a greasy film and the 409 cuts right through it.
Make Container Covers from Old Socks
You are a wonderful mom. To think of and make a little something to for your college child to take with her
Cleaning Different Stains from Pillow Top Mattress
Never heard of Spray Nine. New perfume or after shave?
Calabash for Dog Mange
Nice looking dog. I see a lot of doberman in her. Im partial to Dobies. They make fantastic pets.
Use Mr. Clean Magic Eraser to Remove Paint Transfer
I love that eraser and use it all the time. I use it mostly on my glass stove top but had not thought of using it on the car finish. Thanks for the tip. I will try this out on a scrape I received in a parking lot. Too bad it doesnt work on the dents. LOL
Getting Rid of Bedbugs?
I know of only two ways that will get rid of them. 1. Heat the room super hot to kill them or 2. Freeze the room to kill them. Either one usally requires Professional extermination.
Kidney Stone Diet?
This is from someone (me) who has had a kidney stone. Your diet is drink lots of water and then drink more water. Avoid a kidney stone by flushing your kidneys with lots of fluids daily.
Dogs Abandoned at Boarding Kennel?
You should have made these people pay a large deposit up front since they have done this before. I doubt they would have used your boardng kennel again in that case.
Plantable Wedding Invitations
Wonderful idea! Kudos to you. Please do share how you made this paper in a future tip. Congrats and best wishes.
Put Pictures Under Plastic on Table at Parties
Great idea to get a party going!! It would also be good for a Birthday Party. Maybe having pictures of a past(s) birthday parties of the guest of honor. Also at wedding having the bride and grooms pictures of them growing up. Put different ones on all of the...
Assistance for Low Income Senior With Denture Expenses?
I am lucky to have a local dental school. It does take longer to have anything done but you cant fault the price. Check to see if you one one nearby or 50 miles away still would be alright for what you would be saving on the cost of dentures.
Garden: Queen of the Night
Love your plant! I voted for you. I would also like to try to grow your plant. Would it grow in southern TX? I would be glad to pay for the postage. I have two different types of Angel Trumpets and they also only bloom at night. They are very fragrant too.
Growing Cantaloupes?
Leave the flowers alone. It has to bloom and when the bees have pollenated the flowers they later fall off and the fruit grows on that stem.
Homeopathic Care for Aged Animals
Careful Glucosamine chondroitin doesnt work on all dogs and or all humans. It does take about 6-8 weeks to work. Out of my two dogs it only worked on one. And yes you can tell the difference. They do get a little more spry. I do recommend a egg crate or bed...
Frozen Grapes for a Sweet Treat
Yes I used to do this when my children were small. Big bunches of grapes dont last long on the counter after they are bought. I would leave half out for them to eat and freeze the rest for them to eat later. They did love frozen grapes.
Repairing Slate Steps?
Go to a home improvement store and buy a clear sealer. There are several to choose. But any any sealer made to seal concrete will do. You can apply it it with a roller.
Baby Won't Drink Formula?
Soy Milk is a good alternative. Babies with allergies are put on soy formula.
Refinishing Wood Furniture?
I stripped my banister a few years ago and used a stripper I got from Home Depot. It worked great came off the first use. I know that the non toxic doesnt always work well. But do you want to spend hours or get it off the first time. Good Luck.
Use Soda Tab Tops to Hang Items
E-6000 is an industrial strength adhesive. You can find it at craft stores and sometimes at Walmart. I just hung a spoon rest in my kitchen with a tab top and E-6000 on it. Very Strong stuff.
Merlin (Maine Coon Mix)
When some cats are lost or need to find a home they seems to know just where to find the right one. I guess it must be ESP.
