Keep Bugs out of Flour
You just need to put the bay leaves on top of the flour. You dont want flavors mixing. I use BLs in cooking as well. If you keep your flour in a cool or cold place, you really dont need the BLs. If you fear infestation, pop your flour into the freezer for a...
Milk Crates for Freezer
I put things into my 9x13 cake pans to freeze flat then remove them to areas of the freezer FLAT. You can pick up extra freezer (metal) baskets at garage sales, auctions, etc.
Bathroom throw rugs with crumbled backing - what to do with them?
Just air dry toilet lid covers and bathroom rugs. Not meant for hot temps. When mine get to this point, I find another use for them, something always needs a padding.
Getting Rid of Old Cars?
The donation of the vehicle MUST be able to be used in some manner. Donations to Good Will and Salvation Army must be able to be used and driven. It must be street legal (no missing essential parts or additional illegal ones.) Also, in order to donate and be...
Get the After Sale Bargains
Ask if there is a time the sales go to discount, a 2 day sale most likely will be the last day. I look the first day, grab the treasures for sure, but go back to see if something else popped up the next day. My neighbor has 2 per year, the most fun to attend...
Recycling Printer Cartridges
First, I refill my own cartridges. My last printer was almost 3 yrs old when I changed the cartridge. Learn to care for it correctly and they dont wear out quickly. Second, if you are not going to refill and use, then there are many non profit organizations...
Shop for Gifts at the Dollar Store
I buy discount when ever I can BUt I must look at ORIGIN of products, due to the massive recalls world-wide. I had picked up some ornaments to hang around the house recently and when I took them out of the package, there was such a chemical smell that made...
Stock Up on Whole Chickens
I also do this with Turkeys on sale at Thanks giving time. I partial thaw, then cut them up like chickens, store the parts together in the freezer. When I make soup, I call my friends who await a small container of fresh soup. I hate frozen soup so they bring...
Cleaning the Sewing Machine
There is on the market--small tools to attach to the vaccum cleaner wand. I call this my Barbie vaccum cleaner set. Miniture extensions, brushes, etc. For the $8 they are handy for computers, sewing machines, electronics you need TINY for. If you dont want...
More Tips to Avoid Identity Theft
By not having your proper name on your checks is a sure way to have them pass all ID required at stores. My neighbors daughter had hers stolen and there was no problem in passing all the checks the thieves wanted to do. The FBI said the less Identity info as...
Reusing Old Crocheted Sweaters
For many years these winter sweaters have been used by creative sewers to shag the ugly sweater mind thought into beautiful mittens lined with soft fleece. Most sell at fast moving craft sales, expos. They sell from $15-25 each.
Jeans Skirt with Ruffle
I have tacked a pair of soft fabric shorts to the inside of the skirt and having wonderful colors of lace, have layered them, created visions of art, all with finished seam work. As one who has sewn since about age 7, we were taught not to leave an unfinished...
Sewing Machine Keeps Breaking Needles?
Please remember, all sewing machines need a good maintenance check up. The more computerized the more specialized the repair person. I had been having an issue with my 25 year old machine and finally treated it massively. I had been doing my proper oil, cleaning...
White T-shirts Turned Pink?
Another poster referred to SA8, but they have a better product which is Trizyme. OK, but this is past being a protein issue, it is a dye issue. Get the Rit Dye Remover. Same place as Rit Dye is. Toss it in, that many shirts, use 1 bottle or 2 boxes. Hot water...
Reuse Tissue Paper and Gift Bags
I am an avid post Christmas and other holiday shopper. My paper is less than a buck per roll. I decide on design of the next year, colors, whatever, and so may buy 4-5 rolls of the same. I go for the most square footage on a roll, never foils. Over all, I usually...
Cloudy Coffee?
Also, if you are using filters in the pot, rather than the old fashioned way of boiling the water on the stove, drop in the grounds, bring back to a boil for 3-5 minutes and shut off the pot/take off the burner and then drop a cup of cold water in to drop the...
Why Spay or Neuter Your Pets?
Each breed/kind of pet has a specific time table, so dont assume the magic 1 year is good. You are too late then. You want surgery done before their hormones begin to create behaviors. Our German short hair went in at 7 months. I think female kittens is 16...
It Can Be Cheaper to Grocery Shop Daily
Tough piece of meat, change up the menu and use tomatoes, etc to tenderize it. I have never found a tough piece yet. My son in a manager at a local grocery store and tells me to check those end cap freezers, containers. They put the specials or over stocks...
Homemade Dry Shampoo
I use the GOOD baby powder when the toddlers get sand in their hair. Back in the 60s we had instant shampoo you could get. Hair dryers were not the norm, nor were locker room hand dryers. So this was used alot and we also used baby powder then. It used to be...
Gamble 'Coronado' Brother Sewing Machine?
This is an old sewing machine and should be simple to figure out. The newer, the more complicated. Find a sewing machine tech--one who repairs, not sells--and have them give it a once over, cleaning, oiling, and they will give you tips as well. You might find...
Gamble 'Coronado' Brother Sewing Machine?
Just an added post note. The Gamble CORONADO brand was in the 1960s. They had lots of stuff with that name on. Freezers, fridges, de-and humidifiers, MY GUITAR, etc.
Replacing a Wax Toilet Ring
I keep a wax ring for as a spare and the innerds of the toilet workings on hand at all times. If you have it, YOU NEVER NEED IT. One thing, if you use it, find you have to adjust the toilet on the ring again, you have to use a new ring. For years all the handyman...
Buying a Cheaper Cut of Beef Roast
My father had beef head which ultimately ended up in the freezer. There are no parts of that animal that cannot be as delicious as expensive cuts you go to the store and buy. They have changed marketing names over the years, but it is still the same animal...
Making Low-fat Christmas Cookies?
Soft spreadable have a note on all packaging about not to be used for baking. Certain recipes of bars/cookies, etc cannot be interchanged, as well as there are those that can be. You can reduce the sugar to approx 1/3 cup of regular recipe (calls for 1 cup...
Keeping Frost off Windshield?
Seriously, rag rugs across each side. I also have a ROUND ice scraper, which does CIRCLES around the other shapes! Grandma again.
Keeping Frost off Windshield?
Simple at my house. Get the husband and sons to clean the garage after deer hunting season is my biggy in keeping the windows clear! That usually takes place the week or two before the first snowy/icy time here in MN.
Vacuum Your Sewing Machine
There is on the market--small tools to attach to the vaccum cleaner wand. I call this my Barbie vaccum cleaner set. Miniture extensions, brushes, etc. For the $8 they are handy for computers, sewing machines, electronics you need TINY for. If you dont want...
Homemade Adjustable Pom Pom/Tassel Maker
with yarn. Sorry. Guess I should have said YARN HAIR BY THE YARD. Joyce
Homemade Adjustable Pom Pom/Tassel Maker
Hi, I use something similar to this when I used to make dolls and had to make hair with yard. I would stitch down the center in zigzag, then place it on the doll and stitch it there. This form has many uses.
Recipes for Someone with Prader-Willi Syndrome?
Hi, this is a difficult one to respond to. My brother with PW just died in August. He was 49. The best diet we finally found for him (think--49 yrs!) after much trial and error is the diabetic diet that measures carbs. Gives many more choices of food than a...
Saving Money on Laundry Soap
I have used Amway powder laundry cleaner for over 31 years. I found this to be the best return of any detergent on the market. 2nd would be the Sears powdered laundry cleaner. I would keep a ledger and then average out each box cost per laundry load. It would...
Recycling Weed and Feed Spray Bottles
Are your worms the TENT CATERPILLERS that spread with their webbing? It is advised to remove the webbing and burn it safely. Or do you have some other form of worm that we dont get way up north (MN).
Recycling Weed and Feed Spray Bottles
Are your worms the TENT CATERPILLERS that spread with their webbing? It is advised to remove the webbing and burn it safely. Or do you have some other form of worm that we dont get way up north (MN).
Inexpensive Bridesmaid Dresses?
When I got married 1974, it was STILL the brides expense for purchasing her attendants dresses and the groom to rent the tuxes. I dont know when that flipped--should still be, then the bride would be more careful at the expenses she demands for the wedding...
Grocery Shop At Dollar Stores First
I shop at these discount stores too, BUT you must read the labels. First the size of the package. Sometimes the colors in the label are changed so it is similar to a name brand product. And the size is different, much smaller. Also, the most important is the...
Repurposing Frisbees
I use them as stepping stones in my garden. I have a wrap around garden around my main house and I put them where I step to turn on the water, step to reach to weed. Rather than an expensive step stone plate which is also heavy, a freebie works.
Overstock.com Free Necklace
I am cleaning up some fraud my my phone bill TODAY, and to give out a debit or credit card for this is not worth the potential risk of ID theft. My issue: someone went online, used my name/address/phone, ordered freebies etc, used a fake email address, security...
Mysterious Skunk Smell?
Mothballs can be toxic to your health as well as your pets. Get rid of them. Their smell is worse than a skunk to get rid of. Skunk smell is an organic issue, not a chemical one, such as mothballs. You can be down wind from a skunk spray and it lands where...
Getting Rid of Spiders with Moth Balls?
Google toxicity of mothballs. Good answer under the first one, childrens heath. I personally use HEDGE BALLS or HORSE APPLES, the same thing. Ask your produce manager to get them. I am from a tiny town and we get them, so dont take not available. Clean up the...
Spray Mixture to Attract Ladybugs?
http://www.oldfashionedliving.com/ladybugs.html Attracting Ladybugs in the Garden Apart from aphids, ladybugs also require a source of pollen for food and are attracted to specific types of plants. The most popular ones have umbrella shaped flowers such as...
Trouble Printing Pages on Computer?
Hi, while on web page go to the top where it says VIEW About the 8th item down it should say text size. This is how big you want it to view when you are looking. You have 5 choices of size. Usually it is set on medium. Making this larger will make your print...
Trouble Downloading on the Internet?
Similar problem, all the re downloading did not change it. They said it was due to my computer and printer being 5 yrs old. Upgraded because I WANTED to, and now I do not have this problem. I think software changes and they dont hang onto things for us who...
Preparing Food for a Thanksgiving Banquet?
OUr family gatherings are 40-50 people. This usually has about 8 qts of homemade bread dressing, so we use about 20 lb potatoes. Use instant--makes it easier to make more. Figure 1/2 cup gravey use--between dressing and potatoes. Not all use for either. 1/2...
Pricing to Sell Baked Goods?
Take a quick trip to the local grocery, see what they sell that you and I pick up all the time! Fresh bread baked will bring more than the store cost. Homemade donuts and other specialities such as ethnic or holiday foods packaged 4 to a plate will grab that...
Advice for a Neutered Pomeranian?
Your vet probably has an after hour phone number on their recording. I dont think this has anything to do with his surgery--except it could have been an anxiety attack. Just had my dog at the vet today for a small surgical procedure. I stayed at her side and...
Making Pumpkin Soup?
Go to www.allrecipes.com for ideas. fantastic website. Or www.topsecretrecipes.com Joyce
Gift Ideas for Widowed Grandpa?
You can be sneaky in asking for his favorite shops or Grandmas. Check with the stores he usually shops (or grandma shopped in), talk with the managers for ideas of frequently bought items. Local gas station certificates Local coffee shop certificates Books...
Bridesmaid Dresses?
YOu dont say how pregnant the mom will be by then, that could be your deciding factor on color and style. Unless you have each one a different style and color, just slightly similar. My own wedding (1974) brides and grooms back then furnished the wedding wear...
Freeze Whole Tomatoes
Hi, I always bring my romas in, wash them, destem them, slice in 2. Put them in freezer zip bags--When I get enough to process and can, I thaw them, pop them, skins and all into the blender, then into the dutch kettle to cook down. When about 50% reduced, I...
Be Prepared For A Kitchen Fire
I think one of the readers meant if you have a stove or oven kitchen fire, water is a NO NO. Make sure when you purchase your fire extinguisher, it is correct for where you are storing it. They are ABC, indicating use. My kitchen counter has a cooking/grease...
Christmas Bar Cookie Recipe?
Take your favorite chocolate chip bar recipe, add the holiday chip colors available or get the mini m&m and pick out red/green ones to add. Make substititions with any of your favorites in a similar manner.
Spiced Sugar Cutout Cookies?
A ground spice you might use should not create any problem. It is not great in amount (1/4-1/2 tsp) as you dont want it powerful, just playful--making people wonder what it is. For more firmness for roll out, add a little amount (1 tsp or less) of cream of...
Lutefisk
Hi, Another Norske with her tips on lutefisk. Parents used to get the 50 gal barrel size each winter--so when the price at the stores smack you, I wish for the good old barrel price! Anyway, I dont buy the skinless--but do the rinse time table you suggested...
Watch Out For Old Lead House Paint
Virtually all house paint applied before 1950 contained lead, and the practice continued into the 70s. The only way to determine the presence of lead in paint is to have the paint tested. -------------THIS OLD HOUSE magazine on GOOGLE _________________________________...
Finding Free Packing Peanuts?
Blowing up balloons to use, stuffing newspaper. I get lots of packing stuffing that I save for others, they come pick up when I get alot. Another place, the local drug store. Also found out when I needed to send back a hard drive in a NON STATIC bag---any place...
Using Leaves For Mulching Tender Perennials
I wont let my husband put the grass into the flower beds or gardens as that means more weeds for me. I do not put chemicals in my gardens or yards. He thought he was being helpful, I said see how helpful you are next spring in pulling the weeds out! I dont...
Gifts Made With a Bread Maker?
I find I can adjust any recipe basically for the bread machine. I dont do quick breads, as they dont need the kneading that yeast breads do. The less a non yeast bread is beaten, the better it is. Yeast bread depends on the gluten to work in the flour, etc...
Furnace Filter Doesn't Get Dirty?
FROM MN TOO. I replace my filter on the 1st of each month of the heating season (Oct-April). I use the cheaper ones, makes me remember to do it. Tried the expensive ones, did not see decrease in house dust or allergies. The arrow on the filter MUST point into...
Imperial Wallpaper #62181530-D from Tuscany Book?
Go to the American Blind and Wallpaper Factory or Company. I have been able to get lots of LOTS if I have the numbers on the paper I want.
Buying a Bread Machine New vs. Used?
I have 2, one bought brand new. Have gotten for friends at tag sales and good will. Know your price. Thrift stores usually have a 1 week return time on anything electric. Make sure it is a 2 pound dough capacity machine. You can do so much with it. I do not...
Frugal And Green Laundry
Those who grew up with either the wringer washer OR the SudsSaver washer were most fortunate to handle GREENING laundry. My family had both. After 2 washers from auctions and 1 new SS Sears of my own--I purchased the last model available of the sudsaver models...
How Do You Clean a Breadmaker?
For Juanita S. The crochet hook, that is one of their accessories from their order line to get the little paddle out. For their fee, just buy one locally. Also, if it wont come out, just do a back turn on it, needs to get to a point to release. I have ordered...
How Do You Clean a Breadmaker?
First, I use my vacuum cleaner wand to get out what I can, then spray some Lysol Basin, Tub, Tile cleaner, always have used this for many things. Let it sit and loosen, wipe out with dishrag. Then a dry paper towel. Easy.
Does a Metal Spoon Ruin Amish Starter Bread?
This goes back along time ago--that metal spoons and some baking/cooking--the chemical changes. Think about the old aluminum containers like plates, glasses, pitchers, etc of yesteryear--you could absolutely taste the metal. Also, with some recipe ingredients...
Christmas Shopping at the Dollar Stores
I buy discount when ever I can BUt I must look at ORIGIN of products, due to the massive recalls world-wide. I had picked up some ornaments to hang around the house recently and when I took them out of the package, there was such a chemical smell that made...
Doggie Biscuits That My Dog Won't Choke On?
My German short hair does things for her treats. I do ASL and found what the dog can do back as signing. For food it is please with folded arms hugging herself repeatedly and pray is folding one paw over the other, this is while standing on hind legs. Anyway...
Store Pantyhose In Toilet Paper Tubes
I have a real NOT for reusing TP rolls for anything. Have you ever considered the many ways someone using the BR touches the TP? Changing the roll while you sit on the throne? Kids playing spin the roll to keep them occupied while resting. Accidentally touching...
Use Salt Water to Prevent Ice on Car Windows
YOu better be right there with a wipe cloth cleaning anything that hits the paint. The cost of a new paint job for not waiting a few minutes for the defroster to work is much more. Insurance will not cover it, you can tell salt pitting.
Removing Smoke Stains On Stuffed Animals?
What you are looking at is SOOT from the fire, not smoke. That takes a much different cleaning tool. To remove smoke or other smells, just put the toys in a pillow case, pin shut with safety pins, and wash as usual, air dry then toss into dryer 10 minutes to...
Dye Old Jeans To Look New
Cleaning the washer instructions are on the package. Just fill it again with hot soapy water, using bleach and swish the wash cycle. Nothing hard about cleaning it. Make sure you put in the suggestion salt in the rinse cycle. Helps set the dye.
Switch To Dollar Stores For Shopping
You have to watch your comparision in size VS price at another store. Some places, esp the Dollar Tree, I find there is a difference. 6 4oz pks apple juice boxes $1 at DT and then 6 8oz pks at Walmart for $1.35 - 1.39 (for example). Just watch your prices and...
Reusing Broken Mini Blind Slats
Hi, I have been doing this for years. You can also write the information about the plant on the blade, dates, age, care, etc. And also use them in the garden the same way.
When to Replant Flower Bed After Using Natural Weed Killer?
My words would be as Ellens are. As a natural or organic gardener, I would NIX the salt unless you really DONT want things planted in that area. I use the soap/water in spray bottle, vinegar where I dont want anything immediately. One thing was to give an area...
Chocolate Brown Wedding Decorations?
My son was in a 4th of July wedding with those same colors. They rented a large cruiser boat on a metro lake, used for decorations basically papers of different color. Program in metallic browns/copper/etc napkins. You could have cups/plates (paper). You could...
Reusing Racks and Bins from Refrigerators
They work great for home made smokers. Can also use stove oven grates for the same purpose as listed.
Removing Mold On Wicker Laundry Basket?
Using bleach is fine. Rinse it very carefully, then set it outside for a day or two of sunshine.
Saving Money on Your Internet Connection
Hi--I had affordable dial up from 97 to Jan 2008. It was time to move up> I was able to stay with the same local service and go to high speed wireless for $10 more per month. My valued customership was finally worth something! Our here in rural MN, we dont...
Sap In Dog's Fur?
You could some cornstarch or baby powder (great things from the 60s we used to put in our hair when no time to wash it. Then the instant powdered shampoos came out.) Rub it in, brush it out. If you are into shampooing the dog, dont use dog shampoo, it is made...
Keeping Puppy Out Of Car?
Yes, your dog breed IS an indoor. Here in MN we (the Humane Society) get many reports that are handled by the police of wrong breeds being left outdoors for any length of time. OK, your question. The portable kennel and then into the car is good. I have an...
Tips From a $300 Wedding
First son got married a couple years ago. We used all sorts of tips to cut costs. August wedding allowed us to grow as many flowers in the garden as possible. I planted wild flowers every 3 weeks. We had 25 large vases of beautiful flowers. Bride had her own...
Saving Money on School Sports Supplies
If you have places to store some of the basics, do so. I now have granddaughters using my sons equipment. Tennis, skates, gloves, bats, helmets, providing they still meet safety codes. Nothing like daddys Kirby Puckett signed glove, shirts, and bats to have...
Homemade Egg Noodles
I make all our own noodles for everything, dont buy them. For a 1 1/2 gal stock pot of soup (my usual use) I would use 4 eggs, 1 tsp powdered boullion (choose chicken or beef flavor for menu enhancement). Beat eggs, boullion and then start to add flour until...
Halloween Costumes For Big People?
I have a pattern that can be used for youth or adult. A couple items on it were a hamburger--all pieces sewn as one, the top, bottom, meat and condiments. I made a pickle tie on hat. Also used the same pattern to make the giant marshmellow from Ghostbusters...
Low GI Diet?
Hi, there are so many available if you google low glycemic index foods websites I found: http://www.southbeach-diet-plan.com/lowglycemicfoodlist.htm www.lowglycemicdiet.com/gifoodlist.html Again, each food is going to affect each person differently. I find...
Licking Lips Too Much?
This grandma is a distance lap swimmer, and in the summer, the hot noon sun at the time we swim makes blisters IF I DO NOT APPLY TOTAL block. Sun screen tastes horrible. I use zinc ointment --is a total block as well as HEY--desitine. The smooth and creamy...
Keeping Bugs Out of Plastic Food Containers?
Additional info: The bayleaves do not go into the jar, they go on the shelves and drawers. Make sure little fingers and pets do not access to them. Not poisonous, but the sharpness of them make them not swallowable. They can perforate inside the body.
Keeping Bugs Out of Plastic Food Containers?
When you find one, throw out everything Then start fresh, do the freezer thing, I put everything into tupperware or sealed jars when I get home from the grocery or food coop. I keep in the spare fridge what I can, other stuff is shelf stable. Transfer all right...
Clorox Stains on Carpet?
I agree, there is no remedy, did this myself. Used the bleach drops in the humidifier when I ran out of treatment liquid. NOT THE SAME. Wish it were. Smarter now.
Laying Tiles Around Toilet?
Does doing this a few times make us experts? Esp when we work through the flaws? Remove the toilet, not a big deal. The bolts at the back of the toilet on the floor should be checked occ. anyway. If you havent, good time to change the copper water pipes behind...
5 Year Old Misbehaving at School?
Sometimes being too young to understand the rules all the time WITHOUT being told ALL THE TIME is the issue. And a teacher does not have time to do this. I taught 4 yr old preschooler for 16 years. There were days I mentally duct taped! Then I learned to put...
Corn Syrup Vs. Honey?
There are so many different flavors of honey, try getting some clover honey. It is almost pure light golden color. I get mine from bee keepers. I also get stronger flavored honey that comes from alfalfa, other grains and flowers. This I use for dark breads...
Homemade Vanilla Wafers
Need to ask, the cake mixes in my cupboard have water content of 1 1/4 to 1 1/3 cup so how much water did you use. Thanks. This would be a good recipe to try.
Homemade Presents For Dog Lover?
I make and sell for the local humane Society RAG-KNOTS. I use many washed adult tshirts, cut them in 9 strips, cut the tube strip, match up 3 colors that look good, stitch the tops together and then tie a knot. Then braid it really tight. Sewing machine stitch...
Editing Blemishes from Photos?
Hi, I help fix photos alot. I use Printshop by Broderbund. Have used this for over 20 years, just update their programs. MAKE COPIES TO ALTER< NEVER THE ORIGINALS. Number or date the photos as you make changes, make different files for each photo. Just some...
Wendy's Style Chili?
I googled it and this was what I came up with at Recipezaar SERVES 12 (change servings and units) Change to: Servings US Metri Ingredients 1 onion, chopped 1 bell pepper, chopped 1 (14 ounce) can stewed tomatoes 4 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce 1 (14 ounce) can...
Making Peppermint Oil?
Depending on what your use is for. Food grade meaning for cooking you cant quite do at home. Capture the essense for use later, gather up the mint, bag it and freeze it. The amount of work needed to extract the oil is not worth it. You can mix it with your...
Using Pre-Made Pie Crust For Dumplings?
Have used this and store brand for many shapes of desserts. Works great. What I found was I rolled it a little thinner.
Preserving Pimentos?
Pimento is a pepper, red, sweet and heart shaped that can be grown in the garden. When it is used for olives, it has the pickling. You may be able to grow it better there in South Africa, have access to varieties we dont get where I am from (MINNESOTA--LAND...
Homemade Ketchup Came Out Watery?
I would say simmer it as well without adding anything. I do my tomatoes from the garden and at each thickness, take off and process what I want from tomato juice to sauce to paste. Just a matter of cooking it thicker ON LOW.
Game Ideas for a Church Halloween Party?
We have particpated the last couple years with a local church doing the halloween party (the Sat b/4 the DAY). Bean bag toss, clothes pin in the bucket, sticky ball to velcro, musical chairs, count the candy corn in the jar; Samples of candy bars cut and under...
Bringing Food Instead of Gifts to a Reception?
ONLY if you plan this ahead of time and let everyone know. Dont do the fancy engraved invitations--that throws the theme of family off and makes it look like you are begging. Do simple fun invitation which then allows you to direct the wedding as a large family...
Be Sure Your Home Computer Is Password Protected
I keep a book on my book shelf--not any ordinary book, it contains copies of my passwords I use for different things in the computer. I do not have any passwords clicked to save, thus being much safer. We used to have a password to unlock that I would change...
Diabetic Pumpkin Pie Recipe?
As a diabetic, I cant stand anything with any of the sugar subs in so if you are making this for someone else, make sure they use the product you are going to use. I get severe stomach cramps in less than 30 minutes from any artifical substitute and so it is...
What Is Parvo?
CANINE PARVO Parvo is a viral disease that attacks the intestinal tract and immune system. It has been known and identifiable since 1978 and can be transmitted by direct or indirect contact with vomit or diarrhea from an infected dog. The Parvovirus can cause...
Halloween Party Games For Mentally Handicapped Adults?
Clothes Pin in the jar; velcro ball to a target on the floor or wall; remember agility could be a problem to consider. Musical chairs in a bigger group circle--allow room for walkers, braces, assistants helping; singing simple childrens songs that were the...
Building a Float to Hold 10 People?
A car trailer or hayrack are the normal things we use here for parades. Even pulling a LARGE boat on a trailer with the people doing different things on that-- OK need some axles with wheels--old trailer homes bases used to be the great stuff for making farm...
Looking for Ideas for Beer Caps?
Get some plaster of paris, make your own lawn stepping stones. We use marbles and rocks, but caps should work just as well.
Caramel Apple Dip without Using Caramels?
Caramel Apple Dip 8 oz cream cheese, generic good--DO NOT USE REDUCED FAT--gets rather snotty 1/2 cup brown sugar 1 TABLESOON vanilla extract Mix on low with mixer or hand beat. The more you beat on low, the more air goes in, the more volume you have. We have...
Keep Your Turkey Moist?
NEVER thaw your turkey at room temp. Use the fridge, I use the cold water method, changing it often. It is bad enough when bacteria comes from the processor plant, much less create environment for it carelessly. I make the turkey a week to a couple days prior...
Christmas Shopping Tips
Hi, I am a long time have it done before the end of October shopper BUT as I have gotten older, decisions not to gift as many people, just close friends/family--I take advantage of the BLACK FRIDAY shopping to wrap up the end of the list. My gifts are wrapped...
Wrap Lunch Meat in Paper Towels to Absorb Moisture
Please be aware that the expiration date on the package is for SEALED date. Once you open it, you have the same count down for throwing out as if it were deli cut, fresh fixed, etc. Information from: My son is a manager in a grocery store--frozen foods and...
Removing Clay From a Baseball Uniform?
Bleach will turn the uniform a yellowy color. Any uniform (martial arts was my experience) with more poly in will yellow in bleach. Use color safe bleach, oxi clean, Amway has Trizyme-which I use. Or even try dumping some proxide on it and shampoo is good, must...
Reuse Election Signs
I need to agree with the ownership of the signs. They are bought and paid for by the political person/party and to deface them can bring charges. By the next day following an election, all the signs in our area have been picked up by their party reps. By law...
Save Data on External Hard Drive
I opened up an email that my sister could not (it was legit) with her computer. Needless to say, she does not depend on an independent self -installed virus protection. She thinks her CHARTER supplied that. Anyway, the virus attached itself and dumped in my...
Cider Vs. White Vinegar?
For cleaning I use white, preference to see it as a clear cleaner. Different foods like different vinegars differently. Like a spice, depending on how you like it. Different parts of the country also use vinegars differently. Instead of a lettuce salad dressing...
Changing the Texture of Cooked Oatmeal?
You could try apple juice or some other fruit juice. I like mine the way my grandma cooked it. Fully textured, not sticky. Secret. Start with really cold water, I use 2 cups cold water, bring to boil--a pinch of salt = 1/8 tsp. At first roll of boil drop in...
Use Your Turkey Bones for Soup
I take the turkey when it is about half thawed--start cutting it apart like you do a whole chicken. Then I bag up the drums, the thighs, the wingettes, and you can do the whole breast bone or chop that in half. Each gets bagged into the freezer. I toss the...
Extend Your Dryers Life
When I am filling the washer and switched the load in the washer to the dryer, I dip my hand into the water and then swip the lint tray, makes it much easier to catch it, flip it in the trash basket.
Cleaning a White Patch on a Red Jacket?
I think you are where you are going to be. People get excited when buying coats, clothing like this without thinking of the cleaning factor, which eventually arrives. My sons went to the same college and thank heavens their college jackets of chosen were black...
Putting a Dog Outside Into Cold Weather?
Hi, -15 degrees celcius is 5 degrees F. My german shorthair would be hiding under her quilt on the couch by that temp! We have had -40 to -50 F temps this winter in MN and 2-3 minutes outdoors can harm peoples skin, my dog runs out to pee and runs back in. She...
