Cabinet Paint Color for Kitchen with Red Countertops?
The new neutral colours work well with reds, the new neutrals are greys, a nice shade of grey would go very well with red. Try to get a really good picture of the colour with a digital camera and take it to the paint store with you to find a shade that compliments...
How Do I Make Wedding Centerpieces?
For my sons wedding, I purchased inexpensive wine glasses and a pen that writes on glass. It had silver ink. I wrote their names and the date on each wine glass; laid 4 of them down on each table with the stems crossing and laid 4 (previously taken) wedding...
Why Would a 10 Month Old Cat Go In and Out of Heat Repeatedly?
Our humane society here has a spay and neuter clinic for low income people. They charge $25 to spay a female cat. Ask at your local shelter.
Using Pedi Paws?
Please dont waste your money!!! If you cant do your pets claws with a Dremel, most groomers charge around $10 to do just claws, only takes a few minutes and only needs to be done about once a month!
Cat is Peeing on Laundry?
I have the same problem, all those people who tell you to put the clothes away and hide the laundry probably actually have time to do just that!! I have little kids who toss their dirty clothes into laundry baskets in their bedrooms and in the bathroom. I think...
Cat is Peeing on Laundry?
I apologize if you took that personally, Deeli. I have an 8 year old, a 3 year old, a 2 year old, and a set of 1 year old twins living with me for a few months. They are foster children. I dont have an extra two minutes, even! Your suggestion about the trash...
Puppy with Blood in Its Stool?
I had this problem with my dog. Turns out she has a swollen colon. If not treated it can be deadly, call your Vet, ask to speak to the vet directly, not the person answering the phone. Explain your problem with money and your puppys problem to the vet and not...
Homemade Dog Food
Thanks for this recipe! I was wondering if I could use different kinds of meat, as my dog doesnt like chicken! Also, can this be cooked in a slow cooker (crock pot)?
My Dog is Constipated?
My mom had Westies, they were always getting constipated. Take your dog to the vet. My moms dogs constipation was caused by blocked anal glands which had to be expressed every couple of months. This can kill your dog if the blockage isnt removed.
Looking for a Canned Food That Does Not Give Cat Diarrhea
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Try the Fancy Feast. Thats what I feed my cats, but they have to be the flavors with no gluten! There are several of them. Make sure to read the ingredients list, the gluten gives my cats the runs, and they stink! But the Fancy Feast is the best one.
In Memory of Sissy (Long Haired Domestic)
I had a similar experience. A stray showed up in my porch one day just as winter was setting in. He had broken through the screen in the middle of the night and was huddled in the corner. I put food and water out there for him, but couldnt get near him. He...
Help for Dogs with Arthritis?
I have a 16 year old German shepherd/rottie/doberman cross with arthritis. I was told to give her 1 enteric coated low dose aspirin twice a day. It HAS to be coated so it doesnt harm her stomach. It works. I tell you the breed so you can judge the dose based...
Puppy Won't Go Potty In The Rain?
Some rugs have an odor that only animals can smell. They smell like tree sap. Smell the underside of the carpet and see if you can detect a glue smell, if so, your dog will probably keep using it as an indoor potty, contact the rug store and see if they have...
Cleaning Piano Keys?
Whatever you use, dont spray it on as the excess leaks down between the keys into the piano. Wipe anything on with a soft cloth and use sparingly. Doing this 2 or 3 times is better than having the excess ruin the inner workings and the wood!
Removing Odor From Clothing Left in Washer?
Done that! Washed them in HOT water and dishwasher soap, the powder or 2 tabs. I used double the amount for one dishwasher load and it got the smell out! I used lemon scented dishwasher soap and now they smell like lemon! It HAS to be dishwasher soap, not just...
Ideas for Keeping a House With Toddlers Clean?
I have a daycare in my home. I have several large Rubbermaid bins with lids. Each bin has a different type of toy in it; one is full of blocks, one has cars, trucks and race car tracks, one has dolls and furniture, one has puppets, masks and stuffed toys, etc...
What Can I Use in Place of a Broken Glove Compartment Door?
I would get a plastic container with a hinged lid that would slide in to the opening and keep my stuff in there. Put it in sideways, so the hinged lid closes upwards like the old door. A baby wipes container fits into our glove compartment perfectly!
Frugal Organizational Ideas for a Small Apartment?
Check out the website freecycle.org. People give stuff away...FOR FREE. All you have to do is pick it up. I have NO INCOME and have gotten everything from food to clothes to kids toys, furniture, insulation, paint, and, this morning, a warm winter coat, all...
Frugal Organizational Ideas for a Small Apartment?
And p.s.: I live in Winnipeg, so this isnt just an American great site!
Hiding a Brown Stain on Wedding Dress Applique?
Dont know if youve solved your stain problem yet, but, when I was a cheerleader, we had white and green sweaters, shirts, and skirts. Someone tossed a tea bag in to the air and it landed on me! I covered the stains with a very thin layer of white shoe polish...
Laundry Smells Bad After Washing?
When I do this, I rewash the load, adding 1/2 cup powdered dishwasher soap to the load, gets the smell out of smelly socks and jock stuff as well!
Homemade Birthday Gift Ideas?
My son has been making a birthday supper for me every year since he was 4 years old. He is now 32. They have gotten more complicated as he got older. The first one was a peanut butter sandwich and a glass of milk. This year was BBQ steak, potatoes and corn...
Dog is Marking Furniture?
You should try changing whatever you are cleaning the furniture with! Dogs often mark things to cover smells they dont like!
Cat Pooping in House Plants?
Also, change your cat litter. The cat seems to prefer the texture and smell of the earth over the texture and smell of your present litter. Try different litters until you find one the cat will use. I am a foster parent for a no-kill cat shelter, and presently...
Patterns for Patio Paver Pals?
Go to freecycle.org and find a group in your area. I get and give free stuff through them all the time! And it really is free!
Painting a Kitchen With Pink Hued Cabinets, Copper Tiles, and Cherry Flooring?
I would suggest a rich, dark chocolate brown. It goes great with pinks and coppers.
Musty Smell Coming From Waterbed?
Any store that sells waterbeds also sells a product that you are supposed to add to the water inside the bed to stop it from smelling. Phone and ask them. I believe it is a small bottle of liquid.
How Big is a Yorkshire Terrier?
My mom had a Yorkie and a Westie...they were both about 15 inches high and weighed about 12 to 15 pounds. Bigger than my cats, but not much! Cute, loving little dogs who LOVED children and playing!
Caring for an Aging Parent?
Here in Canada, our health care system has home care workers who come to your home to help you. They bathe the patient, tidy their living space, prepare meals, and provide respite services, so the main care giver can go out for a while. Check with your doctor...
Scenery: Flame Trees (Mariana Islands)
I would love to see a picture of the whole tree! This is beautiful!
No Cook Menu Ideas for Outdoor Fraternity Charity Event?
Buns, cold meats, cheese, pickles, and chips always go over well with my son and his buddies!! Good for you and have fun!!
Business Name Ideas for a Bakery and Ice Cream Shop?
A La Mode Sweets a la Mode Pastries a la Mode Good luck!!
Repairing a Spot on Carpet Where Cleaning Removed the Color?
Fabric paint will work, if you can match the colour.
Refreshment Ideas for a Neighborhood Get Together?
The veggie trays are what we serve at get togethers, along with fruit trays, crackers, cheeses and dips.
Cat Has Small Scabby Spots on Neck, Shoulders and Near Tail?
Check older posts, I think someone said Dawn dish washing liquid works for getting rid of fleas, and it sounds like flea bites.
Can I Request Giftcards in Lieu of Gifts for a Shower?
When my son got married I had a pasta and wine shower for them. Everyone brought a bottle of wine, some pasta (there are so many different kinds!), a pasta bowl, and their favorite pasta recipe. My son and his wife were University students and lived on pasta...
Crepe Myrtle Blooms Not Opening?
Do you have any ants? These flowers are similar to peonies in that the ants eat all the sweet sticky stuff off the blooms. If they dont, then the blooms remain stuck shut and wont open.
Soothing a Whining Puppy?
If the puppy wasnt whining until recently (you say suddenly), you should take it to the vet. The whining and restlesness could be caused by worms, which some puppies are born with. The treatment is easy, inexpensive, and quick, and will make the puppy much...
Recipe for Scalloped Potatoes?
I make them the way my Mom made them, no recipe! Grease a large, deep baking dish (I use a large Corningware casserole dish). I use butter to grease it. Peel your potatoes. Put a 1 inch layer of thinly sliced potatoes in the bottom. Put a 1/2 inch layer of...
Cleaning Burned Milk Out of Tea Kettle?
Good advice! But since your daughter made the mess, I would show her the solutions and get her to clean it! Then she wont do it again!
My Dogs Won't Eat Dog Food Only Human Food?
I feed my dog human food. Dogs were wild animals and ate meat, like we do. I make her a stew from meat (beef or chicken), potatoes and peas. I simmer it for a few hours until it is nice and tender, because she is 16 years old and likes soft foods. It smells...
Getting Rid of Tiny Clear Pests?
Sorry, but I have no solution for you. My tiny bugs appeared out of nowhere, and, knock on wood, have magically gone back to where they came from! I hope they have gone permanently because I tried everything to get rid of them with no success. If you find anything...
Ice Maker Continually Making Ice?
Mine has no bar, but it has a very small, and hard to find, on/off switch. Contact the manufacturer and they will tell you how to shut it off.
Removing Greasy Spot on New Windows?
Contact your installer and tell them your problem, could be a manufacturing defect.
Finding the Correct Sized Organizer Bin to Use as a Cat Box?
I bought the bins with wheels that slide under the bed for storage. They are only about 6 inches high. Remove the wheels and they make great large sized litter boxes.
Uses for Cloth Diapers Other Than as Cleaning Cloths?
You could donate them to a womens shelter. They have tight budgets and do a great job of providing a safe place for women and their children.
Older Dwarf Lemon Trees No Longer Produce Fruit?
Yes, there are male and female trees of all species. Ask at a tree nursery how to tell if you have 2 of the same sex...you may have to replace the removed tree in order to get fruit.
Choosing a Pet Lizard?
We have an iguana. He eats pellets sold in the pet food store, and fruit. He needs a special light to help his body produce calcium for strong bones, but other than that, he is very easy to care for. They poop in water, so he has a bath in the tub every day...
Setting Up a Reptile Terrarium?
I would suggest you visit a pet store and ask lots of questions like, how big are the adults, and what special food and environment needs do they have.
Removing a Stuck Light Bulb?
If its not broken, but just stuck, meaning that when you turn the bulb, the whole socket turns but the bulb wont come out and stays stuck, first, turn off the power. Then put on a thick leather glove, to protect your hand. Use a pair of Needle nose pliers to...
Transplanting Maple Tree Seedlings?
I live in Winnipeg. When we moved into our present home, I dug up 2 tiny maple seedlings and transplanted them to the south side of our yard. They are now each about 35 feet tall! Took 26 years, but they are beautiful! Water them in the morning, so the leaves...
Cat Peeing on Dirty Clothes?
Cats will also do that if they have an ulcer, as one of my cats has every time it acts up, he pees on stuff. Very high strung cat! Take your cat to the vet.
Planning a Wedding Menu?
We have a catering company here in Winnipeg, Canada that serves meatballs, cabbage rolls, and perogies as side dishes. They are very popular, tasty, easy to make and go with anything from chicken to roast beef to salmon! My favorite menu, for ease of cooking...
What Breed is My Dog?
Your dog looks exactly like my friends dog! His is a boxer/bulldog cross. Very sweet, but extremely protective!
Keep Raccoons Out of Garden
I agree with the first poster; the peanut butter is indeed sadistic and unnecessary. I have found that racoons find it hard to get into my garden, as I have it enclosed inside a double layer of snow fencing. The outer layer sags and collapses when they try...
Caring for and Propagating a Willow Tree?
Looks like either a laurel leaf or golden willow. If the branches are golden coloured, its a golden willow, If not, its probably a laurel leaf willow. They are supposed to have lots of branches and are used as wind break hedges. We always cut ours back 2/3...
Using Advantage on a 2 Pound Puppy?
I agree with Deeli. If fleas are your problem, rub vaseline into his/her coat. Use enough to completely cover the puppy. Leave it on for about 5 minutes then shampoo with dog shampoo. You may have to bathe the puppy several times to get all the vaseline off...
Pet Safe Slug Treatment?
The beer works great. Every spring, when I am planting my garden, I plant a couple of beer bottles. Bury them a couple of feet apart, standing them straight up, so the top of the bottle is level with the ground. Pour in a couple of inches of beer, and the slugs...
Economical Ideas for Pet Stroller?
The umbrella stroller is a good idea. You can strap him in using a dog harness through the baby straps. I am 60 and find that a wagon, with the pulling motion, hurts my shoulder, but a stroller is easy to push. And, if you cant find a used one, most stores...
Buy Gift Cards to Save for a Large Purchase
Excellent idea! Wish I had known about this long ago! From now on I will purchase a ten dollar gift card every time I go shopping! Thank you!
Flea Life Cycle?
We bought a house that had sat empty for about 18 months. The previous owners had a dog. We moved in and the place was full of fleas so, at least 18 months!
Cat Ruining Vertical Blinds?
It is a cats nature to sit in windows to look outside! I have verticals. I put a piece of wood, painted the same colour as the wall, behind the brackets that hold the verticals on the wall. This extends them out from the window about 3 inches, so the verticals...
Cleaning Varnished Wood?
I dont know about the Old English, but my neighbor has a boat with varnished wood, and uses Murphys Oil Soap.
Hard Water Stains In Toilet?
Another thing that works is denture cleaning tablets. Plug the drainage hole in your toilet with something that will hold the water in the bowl. I used a rubber toilet plunger and jammed it down tightly, then fill the bowl with hot water, using a pail, and...
Pull the Plug on Electrical Costs
I replaced all my bulbs with those expensive new ones and none of them lasted as long as the old ones did! I am really disappointed with them.
Skillet Cookies
My Grandma used to make these. She put a red marachino cherry in the center of each ball. They were the best ever cookies. Thank you for the recipe!
Shampoo For Hard Water?
We have hard water also. We use sunlight dish soap to wash our hair. Works great.
Paper Under Cooling Rack to Collect Crumbs
I use a dish towel under the cooling rack. Then I just gather it up and shake it outside near the bird feeder. The birds get a treat and I save on paper towels. Works great under fresh bread when cutting it, too.
Can You Freeze Crisco?
If freezing a large amount, you might try portioning it out into whatever quantities your recipes call for, such as 1 cup, 1/2 cup, etc., and freezing the portions in individual containers, such as margarine tubs. Then you dont have to thaw the whole large...
Painting Each Room a Different Color - Advice?
Its your house. Paint it whatever colours make you happy! Your colour choices sound wonderful!
Refreezing Leftover Meat Dishes?
Make sure you get all the air out. Thats what causes the freezer burn. Best way is to use a freezer bag and suck all the air out with a straw, unless you are lucky enough to have one of those shrink wrap food seal machines! I refreeze stuff all the time. I...
Uses for Overripe Bananas?
Great for muffins and banana bread. I peel them and put them in a freezer bag and keep them frozen until I have time to use them. The riper the better! Really soft ones, I just stick the whole, unpeeled banana into the freezer. Then, when it is frozen, I peel...
Bissell Steam Mop Made My Wood Floors Look Cloudy?
I use a steam mop on my hardwood floors. The trick is to dry them instead of letting the water dry on to them. When Im done steaming, I go over the floors with a towel. I stand on it and slide it across the floor under my feet. Shines my floors up nicely.
Energy Saving Hard Boiled Eggs?
To avoid the black ring around the yolk, put the raw egg into cold water to cover the eggs. Turn the stove on medium, bring to a boil, turn off, let sit 20 minutes. Run under cold water, peel and eat, or use in a recipe.
I Left the Cake Mix Open, Can I Still Use It?
Id check for bugs first. Flies love to lay eggs in stuff like cake mixes, oatmeal, etc. Thats why they are sealed so well in the manufacturing plant.
Designing a Better Candle Holder?
The best candle holders are the old fashioned ones that had a wide, elongated base and a curled up piece on the end to hold it, so you could carry it around without dripping candle wax all over. I havent seen them in years. They were made of brass, but stainless...
Batter for Deep Frying (Onion Rings, Mushrooms, Squash, etc.)?
A thin pancake batter works great. Make as the box says, but thinner. Then add seasonings, like salt, pepper, and other spices. Dry food well on a paper towel, dip and deep fry.
Freezing Fudge?
My sons girlfriend freezes hers all the time. It tastes and looks fine when thawed. She wraps it in cling wrap, then in foil, then in a freezer bag with all the air sucked out.
Raising a Deaf Dog?
I have a shep/rottie/dobie cross who is deaf. I taught her hand signals; pretty funny trying to get her attention, though, so I can USE the hand signals. They work well, but it took a LOT of patience! Good for you for taking in this deaf dog. You are right...
Changing the Battery in a Smoke Detector?
I would get the brand name off the cover and google it...there is usually an owners manual on line that will tell you how to get the cover off without breaking it! Or phone the manufacturer and ask. There are so many different ways these covers come off!
Pets Drinking the Christmas Tree Water?
Christmas trees are fertilized to make them grow faster. They also are sprayed to keep the pests and blight off them. This leeches into the water! To keep the dog out, take a plastic lid, such as a margarine or ice cream pail lid. Cut a slit to the middle, and...
Spraying Cat?
The Humane Society in Winnipeg neuters cats for $25 for low income people. Check with yours. Its probably about the same price.
Meaningful Christmas Gift for Boyfriend?
Do you live together? If not, you could clean his home for him...if you live together, try a really good back rub...very thoughtful, and wont cost you anything but time and love.
Making a Lemon Meringue Pie?
Make sure the meringue is spread so it touches the crust all the way around. The crust grabs it and stops it from shrinking.
Make a Christmas Card for Your Parents
I agree, with one addition; put a recent picture of yourself in the card. That way, we parents can remember what you looked like when you were the age at which you made the card. 2 treasured gifts in one!
Rabbit Litter Recommendations?
We use the litter made from newspaper. Absorbs really well, doesnt stick to their feet, and wont hurt them if they eat a bit of it.
Rabbit Litter Recommendations?
As for training, we just kept picking up the presents and putting them in the litter box. They got the idea really quickly.
Family Movie Gift Ideas?
I would suggest one of the boxed sets of Collector Movies, or go for something funny and send a couple of what they call B movies such as Attack of the Killer Tomatoes, or the original old mummy movies always good for a laugh!
Increasing Direct Sales Client Base?
I have a day care in my home, so dont get out much. I look forward to my Avon Lady leaving a brochure in my mailbox. She lives about 12 streets away, and does the whole area! I phone my order in to her and she delivers it, along with some free samples to get...
Installing Aluminum Eaves in Cold Weather?
Hey, Shawn, I also live in dear old Winterpeg! Right now, Id advise waiting until early April, or youll freeze your buns off!! It contracts, but dont know how much. Cant be much, as it is nailed tightly when installed. They dont leave it loose, like siding...
Caring for Pitbull and Her Puppies?
Call your local shelter for advice right away before she kills them!
Working at Home?
As Deebomb says, those envelope stuffing jobs are a scam. I tried that, here in Canada. So they are probably the same rip-offs everywhere!
Working at Home?
I have also tried the make money filling out surveys sites. They dont pay you in cash. They award points which can be turned into cash, but it takes a few years to make five bucks! I would advise the day care route.
Painting Bathroom With Black Fixtures?
My sister has a half bath off her main floor hall. She has the black toilet and sink. She wallpapered the whole room in a very expensive, embossed silver paper. It has a slight blue tinge to it and is shiny. It looks stunning! And the room is small, so the...
Training an Energetic Puppy?
I agree with S Singer. I have a shep/husky/dobie cross....extremely high energy! Eats everything in the house; couches, chairs, walls, toys, clothes, etc. but only when we are out and she is bored. She is now reverse crate trained. When we go out, I put her...
Asking a Girl to a Formal Dance?
Yes, just ask! Save the flowers and chocolates for when you pick her up! Flowers for her, chocolates for her Mom.
Rotten Berry Odors in Bedroom?
Or a possible opening through which squirrels are getting in with their berries which are rotting in your walls. They get in through roof vents, pipe holes, and any small opening, or birds could be forcing berries in through small holes, thinking they are storing...
Crock Pot Roast
I think this is excellent for people wanting to learn how to do whatever. Its sometimes very hard to give written instructions, but a video is easy to follow. Great idea...5 stars!
Dog Won't Eat?
Is your dog pooping? Check out constipation in dogs on Google. If they have a bowel obstruction, they wont eat. Ask your vet if they checked that.
Christmas Gifts for the Granddaughter With Everything?
I have the same problem, only with 1 boy and 3 girls. 2 weeks before Christmas I take them out for lunch at their favorite restaurant, McDonalds, and then we go shopping. They are 10, 9, 2, and 1 years old. They each have $60 to buy whatever they want...the...
Housebreaking Older Dogs?
Try using those indoor pee pads, and ask your vet for suggestions. Good luck, and did you know they have doggy diapers? But I would try the pee pads.
Adding UV Coating to Glasses?
I have UV protection and an anti-glare coating on my glasses and I hate it! It scratches easily and the edges peel off. It seems like I am looking through a fog all the time. Get sunglasses instead.
Spending More Than You Make?
Welcome to reality! This is all great advice, but, the truth is....lots of us are in the same boat! If you pay your mortgage, heat, lights, water, telephone, television, and internet, you dont have anything left over for food! I have 2 jobs and still cant afford...
Sharing Recipes With a Friend in India?
Just a thought, arent cows sacred in India? Do they eat beef?
Easy Thrifty Cat Box Cleaning?
I have 10 cats. Im a foster parent for a no-kill shelter, so have had up to 15 cats! I have several of those sifter pans and love them. They are fast, easy to use, and you only toss the clumps. Very thrifty and easy.
Uses for Stale Beer?
Makes an excellent meat tenderizer. Just soak any kind of solid (not ground) meat for a couple of hours, in the fridge please! and it will melt in your mouth. Also gives a great taste to stews and pot roasts. Just pour a bottle, or can, into the cooking liquid...
Does My Dog Have an Ear Infection?
Check out aural hematoma in dogs on Google. My dog had this, and ask your vet.
Renting Out a Vintage Pinball Machine?
I agree with the previous post. Have you seen how people treat pinball machines? They bang them, hit them, and smash their fists down on them when they lose; they also spill drinks on them! And, if you own the machine and rent it out, you are responsible for...
Christmas Gift for Farmer Boyfriend?
I married a farmer and he likes the same things city folks like! Try a C.D. of his favorite music, or a movie package...a DVD, a box of Orville Redenbackers microwave popcorn, a 2 litre of his fav. drink, and maybe a warm snuggly blanket, then join him for...
Secret Pal Gifts for Seventh Grade Girl?
Shed be about 11 or 12, right? I used to love paperback books. Check second hand book stores; mysteries, animal stories, joke books,. Hair products; gel, mousse, spray in temporary colour, headbands, beads. Crafts; paint by number, beaded bracelets, fabric...
Choosing Companies to Invest In?
There are no totally safe places to invest, as the recent financial crisis has proven. Good luck.
Can Mold Grow Under Laminate Flooring on a Concrete Foundation?
We had laminate flooring in our basement bathroom. The floor underneath it is concrete. We had a leaky toilet and the smell was awful! We tore up the laminate to discover the whole underside was moldy. Bleached the concrete, replaced the laminate with ceramic...
Discouraging Cats From Using Yard as Litter Box?
NO hot pepper sauce! It burns their eyes so badly that they will actually scratch their eyes out to get rid of the pain. They dont like the smell of citrus.. So save your citrus peels, chop them up and scatter them around, or spray something citrus on your...
Decorating a Pink Christmas Tree?
My aunt does hers all in white with lots of feathery ropes and beads.vooks like a fairy tree, so beautiful.
Inexpensive Christmas Gifts for Assisted Living Residents?
I worked in an assisted living home and the residents were always asking me for any kind of home made snacks; cookies, brownies, soft candy. One lady asked me if I could make her a salmon loaf, and a gentleman just wanted a nice bowl of home made tomato soup...
Primer Not Adhering to Bathroom Wall?
Also latex primer or paint wont stick to oil based primer or paint.
Reviews of Bounce Dryer Bar?
I used it, works good, but when it is all used up, it leaves sticky stuff under where it was stuck on to the dryer!
Uses for Sour Tangerines?
I would return them to where you bought them and tell them why! The store probably doesnt know how bad they are and will probably return them to the wholesaler with a complaint. They will give you back your money!
Dizzy Lizzy (Iguana)
Dont forget to provide her with a U.V. lamp. They need to lie under it for a few hours a day to strengthen their bones. Great picture!
Cat Won't Use Litter Box?
Vet first, to rule out medical problems. Try extra litter boxes. Mine also use one for #1 and one for #2 and 1 cat will only go on a smooth flat surface, with no litter. So I put down a large lid from a rubbermaid storage container, and she uses that...strange...
Care Credit For Expensive Vet Bills?
The Humane Society here spays/neuters cats and gives them their shots for $25 for low income or unemployed people. Call your local Humane Society and ask.
Suggestions for White Hair Other Than Dyeing?
I have white hair and color it light ash blonde, then apply streaks of Goldwell Colorance in a copper color, just to add highlights. The streaks fade over a couple of weeks as it is a foam-in temporary color, but it is a color no-one else has, and it isnt hard...
Christmas Float Ideas Honoring the Military?
I would do a flag all made from poinsettias. They come in red, white, and if you are in the U.S., blue.
Product Review: PediPaws?
I tried one. The nails get caught in the small space between the grinder and the housing. Dont waste your money! I bought a Dremel and it works really well. No housing, just a sander.
Christmas Float Ideas for Nursing Staff?
To an ill person, nurses are angels. Have all your angels wear their uniforms and halos. Decorate the float to look like a cloud. The Manger would be quite appropriate, with the Baby Jesus nestled in the cloud amongst the angels.
Kitten Only Uses Litter Box to Pee?
I have several cats. I have 4 litter boxes. I scoop them out every day. It sounds strange, but one litter box always only has urine in it, never any poop. The poop is always in the other 3 boxes! Try adding another box. Good luck.
Tilly and Sophie (Calico Cats)
Who can resist kittens! 5 stars and a thumbs up to you for taking them in!
Babe (Tabby)
What a wonderful, thoughtful thing to do! Good for you! Touching story and cute picture!
Disposing of Kitchen Scraps Other Than Composting?
I always send my kitchen scraps to the garbage dump, and dont feel the least bit guilty about it...the reason? Garbage dumps have mice, gulls, and other little animals and birds that have to eat, also. So I am feeding them! At the cottage, in the summer, the...
Home Remedy for Dry Feet?
Walmart sells really soft socks with aloe vera right in the socks! They are wonderful! I wear them to bed every night and my dry, unbearably itchy feet feel soft, smooth, and are not itchy! They are small and will fit a child. They come in pink and blue and...
Home Remedy for Dry Feet?
And a p.s. I live in Winnipeg, so you should be able to get them there. Not the usual best stuff is sold in the U.S. only scenario!
I Saw a White Deer?
We have the occasional one here in Manitoba, Canada, as well. They are truly beautiful!
Active Sweet 16 Party Ideas?
How about a hay ride and a corn maze at your closest horse riding facility. They are lots of fun!
Keeping Pets Out of Cupboards
My ginger cat is like that. Gets the cupboards open, climbs inside, knocks all the food out, and chews holes in all the boxes and packages! He only does this when we are out or asleep, then he falls asleep in the cupboard! Brat! They are so cute!
Uses for One Shoe?
And we all know that money is tight, so you will be helping someone else save money by donating even one single shoe!
Felisha (Tabby)
I agree with the other post! I also have a boss cat who looks just like yours! Sleeps in the sink and plays in the tub!
H2O Mop Reviews (As Seen on TV)?
I have an H2O mop and I love it. I have a day care in my home and use it every day after the kids leave. Its easy to fill, gets into corners, uses no soap, so its better for kids, uses washable cloths, so its frugal, and works quickly, with no scrubbing...sure...
Sewer Odor Coming from Sink?
We get that odour in our house. Its from our water. The city says its caused by the chemicals they put in the water to get rid of algae bloom in the lake our water comes from. They were no help in telling me how to get rid of the odour. Good luck. Id try the...
Training a Dog To Use a Dog Door?
I have a huge German shepherd/rottie/dobbie cross who hates getting her feet wet or cold; dances around on three legs, wont go to the bathroom, runs back into the house and goes on the floor! I got her some doggie boots. She looks absolutely ridiculous, but...
Weight Loss Tips?
Hi there! Canada here. Try increasing your fibre intake. Eat lots of fruit and vegetables and lay off the sugar, and walk, walk, walk. Good luck.
Helping Care for Grandchildren?
I am a care giver to 4 young children. Occasionally one of the mothers has to work an overnight shift. I find that the children are fine with being here overnight and it is the parents and grandparents who are stressed out. The children will be fine with a...
Using Fabric to Insulate Walls?
If you are putting this on the inside walls, make sure the walls stay dry behind the fabric or your walls will grow mold.
Too Many Bananas?
They taste great when mashed and used as the middle layer in a cake. Spice cake is really good with mashed banana filling. My Mom loves mashed bananas and peanut butter sandwiches and bananas freeze really well.
