Straw Hat Snowman
how totally adorable. I am addicted to your crafts Sandy I can never wait to see what you will do next. keep up the great work
Crocheted Easter Basket Pattern
what a beautiful job you have done on this basket. I thank you for sharing it
Financial Liability for an Auto Accident?
She can have her wages garnished if she doesnt pay also her drivers license suspended. she is better off making arrangements with the ladies insurance company to repay the damages she might want to check into safe auto insurance. I dont know anything about...
Summer Flowers For Those Winter Blues
So beautiful I have saved it for my desktop. A nice change in this dreary weather.
Using Foil Covered Cardboard to Reflect Radiator Heat?
I dont know about the foil but we have used cardboard to make it warmer.
Beloved Pet Remembrance
We made a shadow box for ours. A picture of her, a paw print the vet made us when she passed away,her dog tags,a ribbon she got for being in a mutt show and a few doggy stickers. she has been gone 2 years now and we now have a 4 month old puppy but we will...
Where To Get a Free Dog Sweater?
Do you know it is much cheaper to buy infant or childrens shirts to put on your dog/puppy and work just great.
New Puppy Not Eating Enough?
Try cooking some hamburger, rinse it off with hot water to remove the grease and mix with cooked rice add some to his regular food. This was told to us when our dog got cancer and was unable to eat just regular dog food
Gift Ideas for a 13 Year Old Girl?
Need to find out what her interests are.. Hobbies, music, perfumes, lotions, particular scent of these does she like to read? Maybe a subscription to a favorite magazine. Gift cards are great maybe buy one at a mall where she could spend it at any store there...
Keeping Track of Appointments
Go to this website and you can download this great program for free. It is called stickies and it places a little pop up stickie on your computer to remind you of things http://www.zhornsoftware.co.uk/stickies/download.html
Drastic Times Call for Drastic Cutbacks
5buckdinners AT gmail.com $5.oo dinners plus websites for lots of great coupons,etc.
Giving Dogs Aspirin?
You arent supposed to give them regular aspirin. They however can take baby aspirin. 1 pill for every 10 pounds of weight is what our vet recommended.
Tin Man Mania
how adorable. I just love it if you ever decide to make them to sell let me know. I would be interested
Junk Food Cravings When Quitting Smoking?
Cinnamon altoids are what they suggested in my stop smoking class.
Inexpensive Father's Day Gift Ideas?
cool no bake cake Ingredients 1 (10 3/4 oz) pound cake 1 (3 oz) box instant pudding 1 cup cool whip fruit (I use 2 bananas and 4 large strawberries) chilled chocolate syrup Directions Slice pound cake into several slices about an inch thick. Prepare pudding...
Santa Hat Purse
wow. how cute. I must have missed the previous posts as this is the first one I seen. but who cares who posted it when. there are so many other posts that have been put on here more than a few times.it isa still a wonderful idea for everyonethat posted it
Personalized Hand Towels
I really like this idea. but I dont have a sewing machine.. any suggestions on making it with out sewing ??
Christmas Crafts Using Baby Food Jars?
jelly jar deodorizers 2 cups liquid potpourri 4 packets knox gelatin (plain unflavored) Jelly jars, lids and rings Plastic wrap Decorations (i.e. lace, ribbons, fabric, etc.) Bring 1 cup liquid potpourri to boil in a non-reactive saucepan. Do not use your good...
Use Photo Tags for Pre-Readers
what a good idea. I do this for my cell phone so if I dont have my glasses on to read I know who is calling. I think Ill use your idea this year for the grandchildren
Stains from Liquid Toilet Bowl Cleaner?
how about a Magic Eraser they have removed many stains for us from a magic marker to koolaid
Dealing with Rusty Water?
Iron Out works the best and is available at most retail store this works really great.I used it even when we had a water softener to help keep our whites even whiter but trust me.. it wont hurt your colors either we lived in the country for many years use a...
In Memory of Baby Ninja (Pug)
I know how you feel our cocker passed in feb of this year and although we now have another puppy we still miss her so much she was 11 when she passed but I know she is with my dad and grandpa keeping them happy now till she and I meet again
Use Lemon Drink Mix In Your Dishwasher
this also helps to remove tomatoe based stains from your dishwasher, I learned this from someone who posted this same idea a long time ago.. believe me it works
Puzzle Piece Pins
Sandy I love this idea. bet one could take a drill bit and put a hole in it and a piece of thread,string,or ribbon and hang from a christmas tree. this would look really good on a table top tree
Online Game: Super Obama World
I have tried it , not gotten real far yet but its alot of fun thank you
Seashell Soap Dish
Once again you have outdone yourself. How clever and inexpensive too. These would make great gifts.
Forest (Cocker Spaniel)
is he a full blooded cocker ? it looks like he might have some beagle in him ?
Preserving Natural Items for Crafts?
Use pine cones and a small set of lights (25 lights). Kind of mix the lights in and about and plug in. Very cute.
Bewitching Tomato Cage Ghost
this is truly amazing I love it.thanks for sharing it I am sure you could use a heavy dowel rod or two inside the cage to hold it up
Grocery Bag Ghost
what a clever idea. very cute, inexpensive and easy to make thank you for sharing this idea
Baking Jar Gifts?
Cocoa Cola Cake Mix In A Jar Ingredients 1 1/2 cups flour 1 1/2 cups sugar 2 1/4 Tbsp. cocoa 3/4 tsp. baking soda 1 1/8 cups mini marshmallows Directions Layer all ingredients in canning jar Attach the following card: Add: 3/4 cup Butter 3/4 cup Cola 1/4 + 1...
Protecting Carpet From Food Spills?
we use a vinyl table cloth this can be wiped off or simply tossed into the washer and used over and over again
Fabric Pillow Panel Mini Garden Flag
what a great idea.. and could easily be taken off and washed when needed
Shop For Christmas During Back To School
I think this is a wonderful idea. with everything increasing in price it is so hard to get something nice for a small price great thinking !!
How Frequently Can You Breed A Dog?
Dont listen the the people who just feel they need to add their 2 cents. As long as a dog isnt be breed back to back. I personally wouldnt breed every year, so just so the mama has some recovery time. Good luck
Getting Rid of Paint Smell?
fans will speed up the drying process. open all windows possible ozone machines are really good. dont know the cost of renting one though
Free Printable Yard Sale Price Tags?
I found mine at walmart in the stationery dept for about 2.00 a package
Keep Track of What is in Storage
how do you keep things from getting moldy ? we have furniture in a warehouse that has started getting mold on it ie... a large dresser,head board etc...
Saving Money on Packed Lunches
mom of 8... I like your ideas. thanks my children are grown but my hubby and I take our lunches so new ideas are always welcome
Magnetic Teddy for the Fridge
Harlean... how absolutley adorable !! I just love it. thank you for sharing this cute craft with us. I cant wait to make some for the grandchildren
Refurbished Easy Chair Using Latex Paint!
what a great transformation. I never knew this was possible
Clay Pot Ballerina
somehow I knew as soon I seen the picture of this cute craft it would be one of yours Sandy thanks for giving us another one of your adorable crafts
Use Extra Fabric As Wall Hangings
I have seen this done on some of the design on a dime shows and I just love the idea of changing a room and doing it for so little
Pool Theme Birthday Cake?
When FamilyFun reader Gail Fourniers son, Scott, turned seven, she was hot on throwing a poolside bash. The coolest part of the party was the cake, modeled after the above-ground pool in their backyard in New Hampshire. Make this cake and we guarantee your...
Name Ideas For Cocker Spaniel?
We have gotten a start on the name it will be Lacey, but as a registered cocker spaniel, she will need an official title to go on her paper work. They give me 36 spaces but have to leave a space between each name.
The Library Is A Frugal Way To Beat The Heat
even better yet...go to your local mall you not only get the comfort of cool air but the exercise from walking around all the shops and get to see all the great items the shops carry. and most of the them have chairs or sofas to lounge on if you get tired
Frugal Christmas Gift Ideas?
why not go to the dollar store and put together some gift baskets some of the ideas listed before would make some great fillers. how about pre-made mixes in a jar? or spoons (plastic) dipped into chocolate or pretzels dipped into chocolate.I definatley love...
Quilted Album Cover
I have always wanted to know how to make these. thank you so much for posting this and the directions. I hope to find time one day to make a few. may be a Christmas gift ?hmmm.....
Baby Cradle Purse
I havent seen these in ages. since I was a little girl and that was many,many years ago
Craft Foam Purses
Sandy I have watched you post several of your wonderful crafts over time and I have to say this one is by far one of the cutest !! thank you for sharing all of your wonderful ideas with us.
Tater Tot Hot Dish
RE: Tater Tot Casserole Post By sewcute (Guest Post) (03/27/2007) I make it like this: brown 1lb ground beef with 1sm onion fine diced. Drain. Place in bottom of casserole dish. Mix 2 cans cream of potatoe soup with 1/2c milk and 1t worcester. Spread over meat...
Dealing With An Aging Pet?
1(80 mg) childrens aspirin per every 10-15 pounds is what our vet suggested. It really helps. Unfortunately our precious Alex passed away 2 months ago from heart failure. She was just 2 months shy of being 11. We still miss her.
Planning a Baby Shower?
I dont think it matters if you are the mom, mother in law or a friend. It is a great idea.
