No Window Over Your Sink?
I once had an apartment with no window in kitchen. I put a mirror over the sink and hung curtains over it. Really opened up the room.
Garage Turned Into A Home
Anxious to see the near finished project - I say near finished because with a crafty person the changes are never done! LOL! Much happiness to you in your homey garage.
Apple Pie Squares
Thank you! I was looking for one like this and didnt know it. :)
Removing Vaseline Stains From Furniture?
Try rubbing in baby powder or talcum powder. Brush out and repeat until gone. I once got tar out of brand new carpet doing this.
Hatching Monarch Butterfly
A big thank you for sharing.
Need Recipes For "Unusual" Vegetables?
Eggplant is delicious, dipped in beaten eggs, and then in crushed cracker crumbs and fried as a meat replacement.
Flattening an Area Rug?
Try rolling it backward for a while and then lay it out uside down for few days.
How to Fix a Squeaky Bed?
Id try some thin rubber washers stuck in strategic spots.
Frugal Wedding Decorations
Very nice.
Best Way To Store Tomatoes?
In a basket on the counter. If they seem to be getting too soft, dice them and freeze for cooking use. NEVER refrigerate tomatoes. They will have no taste.
Chicken Noodle Soup Stain On Blue T-Shirt?
I would try rubbing talcum or baby powder into the stain with a toothbrush. Repeat until it is gone.
Humphrey (Basset Hound)
Awww. He is precious!
Windshield Washer Fluid to Clean Glass
Works great in the north when windows are dirty and need outside cleaning a regular window cleaner would freeze but windsheild washer just cleans! Have used it for years.
Oriental Trading Company For Birthday Goodies
Thank you for reminding me about Oriental Trading. Used it when my kids and grand kids were young forgot about it as they grew but now will use it again for the GREATS ( which seem to be arriving fast and furious)!
Making Wall Art from Your Photos
Thanks so much! Always upload my photos to Kodak Gallery but never took the time to poke around in it. You have opened my eyes to the treasures.
Laundry Tips for Hard Water?
Washing Soda and Borax are necessary. They soften the water and give that cleaning boost.
Puppy With Dandruff?
Instead of many baths, wipe him down every day with a cloth moistened with distilled water. This helps remove the dander - also works on cats. Dont have to make a big deal of it just a simple wipe down - which they usually like. When my daughter was allergic...
Creating a King From 2 Twin Beds?
All you really need is a foam topper. Over that I put a mattress pad and the fitted sheet held it together. Could never tell it wasnt a full size king mattress.
Advice For Dealing With a Frizzy Mohawk?
Elmers glue is what people here use.
Wilson The Dog
You are right, Wilson is special - cute too!
Lady (American Cocker Spaniel)
Lady is beautiful! Seems both you and she are lucky to have found each other.
Do Disabilty Checks Need To Be Paid Back After Retirement?
If it is Social Security Disability it does NOT have to be paid back.(b)(/b)
Bugsy (Domestic Long Hair)
Beautiful! You and Bugsy are very lucky.
Advice For Dealing With Chihuahua That Won't...
Poor little thing looks so sad. I have a Chihuahua also, 16 years old. They are not usually timid animals as they think they are big dogs. Mine loves to go outside but I do keep potty pads down for her to use. I think they have to go more often than the bigger...
Lacoste The Kitten
Darling kitty. Lucky finder!
Dealing with Disgusting Emails?
A tip. If you use gmail and you type your address as yourname+whatyouaresigingfor@gmail.com putting the name of where or what you are are signing up after the plus you will find who is doing the spamming. Gmail will not read what comes after the plus but you...
Removing Diaper Rash Cream From Carpet?
I once removed fresh tar from new carpet by using talcum powder. I would sprinkle it on ( quite heavy ) brush it into the tar and themn vac off. I repeated this many times but it did the job totally. Sure it would also work for rash cream
Panda Lu (Boston Terrier Bulldog)
Oh, what a sweet face!
Best Window Cleaning Solution?
I use a micro cloth (for windows) and water with a dry micro cloth to finish. Easiest ever - NO streaks. We have very hard water here and I have had people ask what I use to get and keep the patio door glass so shiny.
Break Up Dogs With Noise
This also works for the yapping smaller dogs. I have a Chihuahua that barks at nothing. When she seems like she will never stop I rattle a popcan with a few pennies in it. Sometimes it will take a few rattles but it is funny to see her grumble under her breathe...
Homemade American Food for Japanese Mother in Law?
A good old pot roast dinner or a boiled dinner.
Graham Toffees
Can use the same using soda crackers, also delicious. More like a bark. My kids always asked for Barking Crackers
Use A Rubber Mallet In The Kitchen
You can hit the jar lid on the floor with a quick tap. I do this on my kitchen throw rug - havent broken a jar yet.
Scrappy Knitted Throw Blanket
It is very nice! Inspires me to get going on one too. The next time you make something like this if you will do the first few ( 3-5 or however wide youd like) stitches of each row in garter stitch or seed stitch you will not have the curling problem. Also do...
Light Corn Syrup Substitute
Thank you! Have been searching for this for long time. It is better than using White Corn Syrup. I also cheat with it and use the Splenda for baking (the one with some sugar in it.) Cant tell the difference and cuts down on the sweetener.
Rudy (Dachshund Mix)
Appears you get as much enjoyment from Rudy as Rudy gets from you. You are both very lucky!
Lutefisk
Yumm, cant wait. Such good stuff and you dont have to be Scandinavian to enjoy it. Thanks for the tips.
Kane (Black Lab/Rottweiler)
Beautiful! You are both very lucky.
Making Roses for Decorated Cakes
Beautiful!
Teddy Bear (Shih Poo)
Too cute!
Brewing Coffee For 11 People With Small Pot?
You could search for egg coffee recipe. Makes wonderful coffee and you can use a pan to make it.
Ideas For Marking Where To Clean Up After Dog?
Pool Divwe sticks?
Advice For Cat That Doesn't Bathe Itself?
I hava a cat that didnt really clean herself and vet told me to wipe her down with clothe dampened with condensed water. This also hepls remove the dander.
Chase (Golden Retriever)
Darling animal. Sure you and the little boy enjoy.
Wall Pocket Decorations
Thanks for the great idea!
Start-up Investments Are A Sign Of A Scam
Anyone have any experience with the Linky Dinky job offer that charges?
Boys Playing In Leaves
Such fun! I am 72 and jumped in the leaves this year myself. Scared my grandkids. I am sure they thought I was nuts but hey, I used the excuse I was teaching them. Cute boys you have.
Cocoa Jars for Christmas
How nice of you!
Recipe for Outside Window Cleaner?
Outside in below zero or close to it temps use the windshield cleaner for cars. Works very good. Can use a squeegie too
Best Friend Oliver
Oh, Oliver is a doll. Looks as if he is also a ham!
Where Can I Find an Electric Bed?
Salvation Army is great place also. If they dont have an electric bed for you, they will put you in touch with a way to find it or someone who can help.
Advice for Dealing with Lazy and Abusive Husband?
Get out of there as fast as your feet can carry you! Mental abuse is abuse and totally uncalled for in any situation. You certainly dont want to teach your daughter that abusing or taking abuse is the right thing to do. She will learn this if you stay and allow...
Recycled Jewelry Organizer
Thanks for the good idea.
Using A Hambone
Boiled Dinner from a ham bone and bits of leftover ham. Boil bone with potatoes, cabbage, carrots, rutabaga and of course whole onions (make sure you use lots of onions - my family fights over them and the carrots). Cook this all together. When the smell is...
Rosco The Dog
Rosco is a sweetie!
Instructions for an Avon Night Light?
I dont have what you are looking for but Id suggest going to AVON and trying to find some info there. They must have a Customer Service where you can explain your problem and I am sure theyd be glad to help you.
Aurique (Golden Lab)
He is a beautiful boy!
What is this plant? (False Aralia)
Funny story. Many years ago my sisters ( a sheltered widow) son had to go out of state for his job. He asked his mom to care for his plant while he was gone. She did this faithfully - running it outside to the sun and back in when the weather was nasty. Imagine...
Substitutes for Canned Soups?
In place of the cream soups you can use a heavy white sauce equal to the amount of soup. This is what we used before the convenience of cream soups. For Tuna casseroles etc. you will find they are tastier made with white sauce..
Substitutions for Canned Tomatoes?
I use tomato juice and tomato paste when making spaghetti sauce.
Wendy (Japanese Chin)
What a sweetie!
Bread Pudding with Vanilla Sauce?
Many restaurants use day old danish in place of bread for bread pudding. Delish!
Dolce (Domestic Shorthair)
Lucky Dolce. Lucky you!
Herbs and Flowers That Grow Well in Shade?
Hostas are also nice shade plants. They grow like neat globe and as they get too large they can be divided.
Hot Tang Is Soothing For Colds
Hot Tang for colds has been the treatment of choice for colds and flu in my family for many years. It is good and it does help.
Perfect Meringue
Is this baked?
Oil and Vinegar Spot on Suede Jacket?
I spilled oil on my new sweater. I kept rubbing in baby powder and let it sit and then added more. Did this for a few days. When I washed it I put some of the detergent on the oil and rubbed that in. It all came out without a trace. Years ago I got tar off...
Use A Scanner To Make A Photo Collage
Cute Idea. Thanks
Jack (Siamese Mix)
Jack is a beautiful boy and you are lucky to have found each other.
Surprise Birthday Balloon
My last birthday ( I turned 73) my grandkids did much the same for me. They had a big box wrapped. When I opened it out came MANY balloons. Helium filled and tied with long ribbons. On each ribbon was paper money. Some ones, some fives and a few tens, adding...
Lots of Flowers in a Small Space
Beautiful!
Sasha (Yorkie)
Cutie!
Craft: Watercolor Bob The Builder
Very good idea. Thanks
Goko The Cat
We found our Blossom in a campsite dumpster. So tiny and so very hungry. Took him to the vet who said he would never be a large cat and probably would not live very long. He never was large but he had a very large heart and he loved us and we him. Could leave...
Sam_I_Am (Polydactyl Cat)
Sam is a treasure. Dont you just love the face pets even if sometimes they can be painful?
Getting A Cat To Stop Scratching Without Declawing?
I agree to use a spray bottle but also most pet stores have a type of 2 faced tape that is clear and will stick to furniture without causing any harm and is nearly invisible. It comes in about ft long strips. I have used this with much success as sometimes...
Freezing, Frying or Canning Cucumber?
Fried cucumbers are delicious. I just use a little margarine and season as desired.
Ordering From LTD Commodities?
This happened to me one time when I placed an unusually large expensive order. I called them and it had something to do with the size or cost of the order. Hasnt happened since.
Violet (Parakeet)
You will have such fun with Violet! Many years ago I had a parakeet that looked very similar to Violet. Also had 2 Chihuahuas - one of which was very naughty and very vocal. He was named Scouchie - meaning small. Anyway he made so much noise that often Id say...
Shelby the Cat
He is precious! Both you and he are lucky to have each other.
Recipes For After Bypass Surgery?
I searched for recipes for heart patients and got pages and pages. http://www.google.com/search?q=Recipes+for+heart+patients&rls=com.microsoft:en-us:IE-SearchBox&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&sourceid=ie7&rlz=1I7GGLL_en of sites.
Skin So Soft for Your Hair
I do this also. Like it far better than any conditioner.
In Memory Of Goopie (Boxer)
So sorry for the lose of your beloved pet. It is so hard to lose them but without ever having known him your life wouldnt be the same. He was a very handsome guy.
Eco-Friendly Flea Remedies?
When we lived in Fl we were bombarded with fleas. The vet told me to give my Chihuahua baths with any dish detergent and the secret was to keep it on and sudsy for at least 10 minutes - which drives the dog nuts - she hates baths, but it works at killing the...
Halloween Costumes For Big People?
A fallen angel? When my daughter was going to a party I made her an angel costume out of an old white sheet. Dirtied it up a bit with eyebrow pencil, pinned on a few patches. Made wings with foil and a off side halo with bronze colored tinsel on a wire hanger...
Emma (English Spaniel/Jack Russell Terrier)
Emma is so pretty! You and she are lucky to have each other.
Attach Your Bobbin to a Magnet
Another way to do it is use a pencil through the hole. I hold one end of the pencil pointing up and unwind.
Recipes For Low Sodium Diet?
When my husband was on a low sodium diet there was a very good site with recipes and many good products for sale. I am sorry I dont remember the name but if you search I am sure you will find many good ones.
Jiffy Spiffy Brownies
I also need bit more info. Sounds like something Id enjoy.
Make Sure You Are Registered To Vote TODAY!
In MN you can vote at the time of voting - just bring something to show that you received mail at the address and some ID.
Make Sure You Are Registered To Vote TODAY!
Sorry about that I meant you can register at the time of voting.
Removing a Cooking Oil Stain On Carpet?
I once had my brand new carpet covered with fresh tar from the street. I used baby powder to get it all out - every spot of it was gone when I finished but it took a while. I imagine this would work on most any oil based stain. I rubbed the powder in and let...
Recipes To Use Up Eggs?
I take a few slices of bacon, brown and crumble into fairly large pieces. Break bread into a bowl and add some eggs with a tiny bit of milk, mix pretty well but not till mush, add egg mixture to pan with bacon and cook until done. We call thee poor mans eggs...
Make Dog Treats out of Hot Dogs
Id be afraid of the sodium content in these. How much salt can a dog have?
Turkey Treats
Cute and one the kids will like to do. Thanks
Evaporated Milk Has Brown Tint?
It should be very safe to use. Evaporated milk will be darker than regular milk.
In Memory of Baby Ninja (Pug)
Losing a pet is so very hard. I have lost my 3 cats all within a year and miss them very much. I still have my old lady Chihuahua - she is 15 and thinks she is a pup.
Make a Habit of Returning Cart
I used to do that until it was pointed out to me that to do that cuts someone out of a job.
Helping Chihuahua Adjust to New Home?
Chihuahuas are a different kind of dog for sure! They do like to be held and like to be touching you if possible. They like blankets to bury themselves in even in quite warm weather. They also like to have alone time in a place they feel safe. My latest is...
Quilts from Thrift Store Fabrics
Just simply beautiful! Thanks for sharing.
Tie Door Wreath
A very nice idea, THANK YOU!
Rosa The Dog
I had a dog that looked much like Rosa. She was Chihuahua and Poodle. Twinkle lived to be 17 years and was loved every minute of that time.
Safe Powder That Dries Up Fleas?
Any liquid shampoo or detergent will kill fleas. I was told by my vet to use any and be sure to suds it well for at least 10 minutes and rinse.
Cook Acorn Squash Whole
I love acorn squash and I have it often. I usually just put the whole squash in the micro for about 10 minutes. Cut it in half, using spoon take out seeds, butter and EAT!
Drapery Rod for a Changeable Headboard
I live this idea! Thank you very much.
Tar Stain on Carpet?
I removed tar and stains from my brand new carpet with talc or baby powder. Repeat as many times as it takes but it will go.
Raider (Shiba Inu Mix)
So cute!
What Breed is My Dog?
Jethro is a beautiful animal! You are very lucky to have him.(
What Breed is My Dog?
Whatever he is he is a real cutie and heart snatcher.
Poppit (Pomeranian)
What a doll she is! So glad that you found each other adn her life is GOOD!
Piwo (Mixed Breed)
Piwo is a beautiful boy!
Petey (Jack Russell/Pointer Mix)
It isnt very clear from your post but do you love Petey? LOL! He is a doll.
Recipe for Angel Pie?
Thank you, Ellen!
Keeping Feather Mattress on the Bed?
I also have a feather bed. It has elastic on each corner.
Choosing the Best VoIP?
I have been using Magic Jack for about a month. Have had absolutely no problems with it. The calls are very clear. If you turn off your computer as I do each night you can forward calls to another number or if you dont forward Voice mail will pick them up. Until...
Fish Grease Stain on Tennis Shoes?
You can use Talcum powder or even baby powder and brush it in. Brush off. Repeat this until gone. I once got TAR out of a new carpet doing this though it took quite a time.
Unique Appetizer "Crackers"
Very clever and good idea. To me they are homemade because you made them at home! Way back many years ago we did something similar with bread in our home ec class. We rolled it out thin and used it for pizza crust. Thanks for reminding me - it was pretty good...
Chocho (Coatimundi)
How fun! He is a doll!
Side Dishes for Salmon Balls?
Id make a thin white sauce and put some peas in it. Then also have a salad and boiled potatoes. Use the white sauce as a gravy for peas and salmon.
Side Dishes for Salmon Balls?
Sorry I meant use the white sauce as a gravy for the potatoes and salmon.
Adding Frosting to Glass?
There is a paint available that when applied will look like frosting. I am sorry I dont recall what it is called but sure any paint department can help you.
Casper (Shorthair) and Scruffle (Jack Russel Mix)
They sound very special. You are lucky.
How Much Should a Chihuahua Weigh?
I have a female chihuahua and she weighs 9#s.She is full and only Chihuahua. I know this because I know the people who have the mama and papa.
Streak-Free Windows?
I use water with a bit of vinegar and squeegie followed by microfiber cloth. They shine.
Homemade Flea Spray for Dogs?
I use diluted Skin So Soft on my Chihuahua. Have done this for years and she is and has been absolutely flea free even though we have many squirrels in our yard. She is 17 and in good health so it certainly hasnt hurt her any. If your dog does have fleas now...
Petunia (Vietnamese Potbellied Pig)
She looks to be a fun pet to have. Lucky you - lucky her!