Asian Beetles Invasion?We have been invaded by numerous orange and black Asian lady beetles (not lady bugs, but the orange ones). They smell and bite. I can not use chemicals as we have family members with allergies and I do some part time weekend child care. I have been vacuuming them up numerous times a day.
Starting a Homeschooling Blog?I have several people tell me that they think I could make a small amount of $ by doing an online homeschooling/farming blog. I have no idea at all how to go about this or where to even look to investigate the possibility of this. Any suggestions?
Buying Crochet Doilies?Where can I find this doily already made (not just the pattern)? I have looked online and in all the anqitue, thrift, and consignment stores in my area.
Suggestions for Building a Pole Barn Greenhouse?I am planning on building a greenhouse this spring/summer. In my mind's eye, I am seeing it built like a small pole barn or lean too, with galvanized barn panels on the bottom 35 inches, and the clear plastic panels from that point on up, with a ceder trim covering the point where those 2 materials come together...
Memorial Crafts Using Men's Ties?A family member recently died and left quite a few men's neckties behind. We are looking for a craft or something that can be made from them for his four children.
Graduation Party for a Math Major?I can always come up with great ideas for everyone except myself. I need ideas for a college graduation party. I have the food covered, and the cake (cake decorating idea was from one of you!!). I plan on doing a picture display or a power point of pictures that run over and over (I have to see the room first to see if there is a wall or screen I can run this on).
Rural Work at Home Ideas?I need unique ideas on how I can earn extra income from home. I live so far out in the country that I have been unable to get any babysitting, tutoring, sewing, or mending clients.
Small Gift Ideas to Give Dec. 1-25?I have 2 ladies (who live in the same house-mother and daughter) that are my secret sisters from church. For each, I will give a gift bag with 25 individual gifts (one to be opened daily from Dec 1-25).
Making a Lego Table?I am wanting to make a Lego table for older kids (not preschoolers). Ideally I am thinking of using a table with a drawer in it, and gluing the Lego base plates too it. But, I am open to suggestions. Has anyone made one? How did it turn out? Any suggestions or regrets?
1800's Craft Ideas to Sell at Historical Club Fair?I am needing some ideas for craft items to make and sell. The items HAVE to be 'old time'. Our family just joined a historical club. Several times a year they have events were we can have a booth and sell our crafts.
Cleaning a Stained Toilet?I have a toilet in a vacant rental house that was used many times (by someone who broke in) after the water was turned off, so basically it was never flushed and full of nasty. I have cleaned it numerous times.
Getting a Dog to Use Stairs?We have a large (too heavy to carry) dog that is a Lab and Greyhound mix. He is 180 or more pounds. For years, we have tried to get him to go upstairs (the college girls now live up there on weekends) to sleep in their room. During storms, we have tried to get him to go to the basement with us. He won't do stairs.
Advice for Photo Framing With Marriage Certificate?I need a decorating suggestion. I have our marriage licensed framed (its rather large) and a photo from my husband when he was 2 or 3, and one of myself when I was the same age.
Need 50 Small Gift Ideas For 2 Secret Sisters?I am wanting to get a large gift bag with 25 small gifts in each-one for each day of December. The envelope or small package will have the date on the outside of each so they know what day to open them. I'd like each to have different items-not the same. And they need to be inexpensive.
Making a King Size Headboard?Husband and I just got rid of our waterbed, and have gone to a regular bed. But we can't find a headboard we like. We are thinking of making our own, but need ideas. We live in a new house, but it was built to resemble an old farmhouse.
Pattern for a Baby Dress Made from a Pillowcase?I am looking for the pattern of how to make a baby/toddler dress from a pillowcase. This would be for some 4H sewing project kids. Thanks!
Blocking Calls On A Cell Phone?Is there a way to block a caller on a cell phone? I tried calling my cell company and I can't seem to get an agent who speaks english! I've had this cell number for several years, but lately a girl keeps calling it asking for a guy we don't know. She calls several times a day. I ignore them, but she also leaves messages on the voicemail as well.
Getting a Syntax Error Message When Trying to Print?My Windows XP PC suddenly won't print to my HP PSC 2210 printer. I can not print from webpages or emails. I get a "syntax error" message. I can however print test alignment pages, scan, or copy.
Cowboy Craft Ideas?I am in charge of crafts this year for VBS (Vacation Bible School) for kids Pre-K through 6th grade. We have a cowboy theme, so I need some cowboy craft ideas that are very inexpensive and can be adapted for all age groups.
Needing High Protein Low Sodium Recipes?My husband has to have high protein low sodium due to a serious medical condition. We are getting tired of chicken, smoothies and egg dishes. He is also diabetic, so low sugar also. He can not do artificial sweetners and does not like the taste of the salt substitutes.
Keeping Puppy Out Of Car?We have a 5 month old female beagle puppy (outdoor only) who thinks it is her duty and right to get into our cars every time we open the door. Any ideas how to break her of this? We have tried loud noises, telling her NO, removing her and scolding her, misting with water, even using pet repellent. My car is fairly new and I am afraid she will damage it by her chewing or with her claws.
Getting Rid of Pantry Moths?I can't get rid of pantry moths that came home from the grocery store in some flour. I have chemically sprayed, bombed, cleaned, re-cleaned, and peppermint oiled everything. They have no food source (I keep everything in glass) and no trash to munch on. Yet I keep finding them.
Herbs or Plants That Absorb Bad Odors?I just evicted some filthy hoarding type renters. The entire house smells to the point that I had to rip out carpets, ceilings, and sheetrock. It has a sun room, with windows on 2 sides, sunroof, and a slate type floor.
Craft Ideas for Bib Overall Tops?I have several pairs of my husbands old overalls. The legs are worn thin and ripped, but the top bib part is still good fabric. Any ideas what craft I could use these for?
Graduation Cake Ideas?I need a unique idea for a college graduation cake. One idea I am considering is a graduation hat cake. My daughters graduation isn't till May of 08, but since I am planning on making and decorating the cake myself, I am planning to make some practice runs at it. Her degree is in higher math, so theres not a lot there that I can use for inspiration. Any ideas?
Recommendations For Solar Lights?I am looking to buy some solar lights for outdoors. There are several to choose from. Who can recommend a good bright one or tell me what to avoid?
Inexpensive Raised Beds?I'd like to see some pictures of various raised veggie garden beds you have made from recycled wood or other recycled items. The ones I see in books and on line aren't recycled items (but rather made of recycled materials).
Trouble With 4H Projects?How do I handle this one? My younger daughters all sew and are in 4H. Our club does not have a sewing project leader, so they work their projects at home. We also homeschool, and we do sewing and other home ec projects as well. We also have Amish roots, and needlework is sort of in our blood. It is taught at a very early age. My girls projects are of the level of an Amish girls the same age, but not of an "Englishers". As a result, they are very good little seamstress, and have made numerous high quality outfits, better than many adults can sew.
Recipes Using Soy Milk?I am able to buy soy milk at 30-50 cents a quart (our cow milk is now almost $6 a gallon, so this is a huge savings). My family won't drink it straight (even though it is flavored) but I would like to try cooking with it. Does anyone have any recipes to share that use soy milk?
Recipes To Use Up Eggs?My chickens and ducks are laying in triple overdrive. Normally I can make noodles and angel food cake to use up the extras, but I have at least 3 hens who are laying twice a day. The family is getting tired of omelets, deviled eggs, egg salad, and egg based casseroles. I need some new recipes that use LOTS of eggs. Any ideas?
Ideas for 1940's Kitchen Curtains and Rug?I have finally gotten my dream stove that is a 1941 Roper with 6 burners, 2 oven, and 2 broilers. I love the 1940's look and am slowly incorporating my kitchen to resemble a 1940's farm kitchen.
Crafty Uses For Plastic Baby Food Containers?I have a ton of the plastic square baby food containers with lids. We would like to use them for VBS crafts. Does anyone have any simple kid friendly craft ideas that we could use these in? Thanks.
