September 2, 2014

Cleaning and Drying Acorns for CraftsTo clean them, fill your sink or a large bowl with water. Dump the acorns in and soak them, gently swirling them in the water to remove dirt and insects. If they are particularly dirty, you can gently scrub them with a soft brush.

 

Dog's Bottom Always Smells?My dog has a constant smell from her bottom.

 

Pattern for Hanging Crochet Kitchen Towel?I am looking for a pattern to crochet or knit on to a kitchen towel, to make as gifts.

 

Replacement Controls for Heated Mattress Pad?Where can I find dual controls for a queen size heated mattress pad?

 

Finding the Publication Date for Encyclopedia Set?How do I find the year that my encyclopedias were written? I've looked in the front and the back. They are padded.

 

Value of Boyd's Bears Porcelain Dolls and Bears?I have a large collection of Boyd's Bears porcelain dolls, most in boxes. I just saw a posting that Enesco, who purchased Boyd's is now putting the collection into "hibernation" at the end of 2014. Based on this information, should I just hold on to collection?

 

Childcare Business Slogan?My day care name is Star of Hope. What slogan best suits this title?

 

Donating Old Trophies?Where in the Grand Rapids, Michigan area can I donate these? I have bowling bowls and trophies.

 

Paddle Not Turning on WelBilt Bread Machine?My WelBilt bread machine has stopped working. When I turn it on the paddle moves just a bit and no more. What does it need?

 

Getting Rid of Tiny Bugs in Kitchen?Please tell me what these are and how to get rid of them?

 

Saving or Harvesting Coneflower Seeds?I want to make sure that I am harvesting the cone flower seeds correctly. Do I wait till the blooms are dried out looking and gathering them in a bag for next spring?

 

12th Birthday Party Ideas?My friend's daughter is turning 12. She has no clue of what to do for her birthday party. She has already done the spa theme and Halloween party (birthday is in October). Any suggestions?

 

Value of Royal Netherlands Air Force China?I was gifted numerous pieces of Daulton china and Wedgewood china used on the private jet of the Commander General of the Royal Netherlands Air Force. This china is specially designed for use with airline galley trays.

 

Choosing Color and Style of Window...I have two windows and a sliding glass door in our great room. The floor is a medium gray, walls are beige and lt aqua. Living room furniture is dark brown leather. Dining room is marble with glass insert with silver trim.

 

Removing Dog's Eye Discharge?I have a seven pound Poodle who is 17 years old. She has a discharge from her eyes that cakes up underneath. How can I remove this stuff without any pain to her?

 

Value of Midwest Eclipse Reel Mower?I have this older mower. What is value? It says Prophetstown, IL. It also has 806 on it.

 

Daycare Business Name Ideas?I want to open a daycare, but I want to use my middle name or last name; it is Liz Andino.

 

Refrigerator Not Getting Cold?I have an older top freezer refrigerator (23years) that does not get cold and food is spoiling. The freezer is keeping food frozen. Does anyone know what I can check for the problem?

 

Lowering Body's pH?Howdy all, I recently found out that my body is too acidic, and that is probably a lot of the reason for my health problems. I've done research, but didn't find much. Is there a way that I can reduce the acidity in my body and bring it back to a normal pH level?

 

Brother Sewing Machine Needle in Wrong Position?The whole mechanism that goes from the top of my machine down to holding the needle has shifted. The needle will not go down into the machine. It is to the left of the hole.

 

12th Birthday Party Ideas?My daughter it having her 12th brithday party on the 20th-21st of September. She doesn't want a girly party as she is inviting boys. She wants a wet theme, but our pool will be too cold at the time of the party. Could I please have some ideas. There are approximitly 14 people coming.