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By blazincopper
05/16/2012
table salt and baking soda work well. Sprinkle one or both on floors, carper and furniture and let sit overnight then vacuum up. This makes the fleas dry up and die. Do it several times a week as the eggs hatch and soon you will be flea free.
By redhatterb
05/16/2012
I think I have seen vintage patterns offered on the web sites for the different sewing pattern companies, like simplicity.com and so on.
By redhatterb
05/16/2012
I think I have seen vintage patterns offered on the different sewing pattern web sites, like simplicity.com and so on.
Thanks so much for the vegetarian w/s really helpful!!!
By Lizzyanny
05/16/2012
I agree with the previous post. This is very likely a bladder infection. It is a very very painful condition, so see your Vet ASAP. After she has been treated for her condition, clean the spot on the desk with vinegar or an enzyme soak to get rid of the odor so she wont be tempted to return. Bladder infections can recur so be on the watch for this behavior in the future. It will be a reason for a return to the Vet.
By Joankay
05/16/2012
What a beautiful kitty - looks like he approves of your garden. Wouldn't you love to know what he is thinking?
By Lizzyanny
05/16/2012
My daughter had terrible acne for many years. We went to Dermatologists and she used medications and creams. It was really affecting her life. She finally went to a new Dermatologist who recommended Accutane. This is a problematic drug with many very serious side effects.
Because my daughter was so desperate and this new Dermatologist was so respected, I gave my permission for her to have the drug. It worked. She did two courses of the drug. Her skin is flawless now. She had to have monthly pregnancy tests because the drug causes birth defects. Was it worth it? Yes.
Laurel, these sound so yummo! I don't care for the flavor of black beans so think I'll substitute with garbanzo beans or maybe even cannellini. These would be good using ground pork or chicken too!
And thank you for all of the photos for instruction! Wish I had better kitchen lighting and uncrowded counter space or even a dining table to be able to do that :-(
By speakeasy
05/16/2012
You forgot an important one - sleep! You need a minimum of 7 hours sleep to maintain your weight or lose weight.
When I was losing weight I found that some weeks I lost more than others even thought the food I ate and amount of exercise stayed the same. I started taking a look at every thing that might possible have an effect and I found that weeks where I got more sleep, I lost double or more weight that week. Started going to bed a little earlier and setting the alarm a little later and it made a big difference.
Now maintaining my loss and I find the same thing. If something happens and I don't get enough sleep, my weight starts to creep back up.
This will usually happen if you do them yourself. Get them professionally done next time if you want to avoid that. More money, but worth it.
By piwacket
05/16/2012
If she is using her puppy pads that's good. I have a ChiPom that is now 1 year old that did the outside or inside, what I did was place a couple puppy pads near my bedroom in the hallway. I wanted her to know where they were just in case she didn't get outside in time.
When she used the papers or even go outside I made a big deal out of it by giving her a treat (chicken jerky around a chew-stick). I dry my own chicken into pieces & wrap some around the rawhide chew-sticks, as she now goes outside 3/4 of the time & when we don't make it, she uses her papers and she gets a big treat. It takes patience. Good Luck.
By DREIF27
05/16/2012
She may have a bladder or kidney infection. That's her way of telling you that somethings not right with her. Please take her to your vet and have her checked out. I had a female cat that started peeing on our leather sofa and when I looked, I noticed some blood in the urine. The vet gave me some pills and it cleared right up. Good luck.
By mgl1200
05/16/2012
@ 1_Princess_Aurora I used your method but it did not work. Can you share your another idea? Thanks
By louel53
05/16/2012
Go to a doctor. There are good medications to treat acne - stuff that actually works! If home remedies actually worked, no one would have acne!
If you have tried all the over the counter products that can be purchased at the drug store, and used them faithfully, then it is time to get medication. There is no need to suffer and have your skin scarred.
By scv1955
05/16/2012
You could use wire that is made for electric fences. It is light weight and easy to bend and work with. It is available at most farm stores and would last forever.
By Omanana
05/16/2012
Did the dress air dry or dryer dry? If dryer dried, the stain may be set. Since it is unwearable as is, you could try soaking it in a solution of powder dishwasher detergent and lukewarm water. Mix 1 cup detergent into enough water to keep the dress submerged overnight. Weigh it down with a plate on top in the container if needed. Then rinse well and air dry. If it helped but was not completely successful, repeat.
If you don't have a dishwasher, the el cheapo brand from the dollar store works fine. You also could try laundering the dress as usual by itself with 2-3 Shout Color Catcher Sheets. The box says use 1 but I have found that more seem to work better. This product can be found in the detergent aisle at the supermarket. Hope one of these helps.
By Patty Lynn
05/16/2012
You need to ask yourself "What is more important to you, your dog or your children?" I think you already know the answer.
Try moving it in a different location away from where the moss is growing, the moss is taking all the nutrients away from tree. After you dig up the tree get as much of the dirt out of the roots that you can and then use some garden soil, and water for 7 days straight till it takes root. After about 7 months add some fertilizer like bone meal or blood meal. Good luck! Lilacs are my favorite flower and I wish they bloomed all summer long but they don't.
By Fran1
05/15/2012
In this day and time there is no need for despair or desperation. Tired of the hairless brow? Visit your local tatoo parlor. Have the tatoo artist "sketch" the brow pattern that you desire, then fill it in once you are satisfied with the sketch pattern. This should remedy the problem. Permanent? Yes...but isn't that what you want? Good luck and happy birthday!
Is this something you want to make for the residents or something you want to help the residents make?
My first thought was a hand fan. You could use paper plates and popsickle sticks (tongue depressors are larger and would be easier for them to handle) and staple them together or glue them together. Decorate the plates before adding the handle.
By liz Mickey
05/15/2012
Yes!
You can sell your home baked goods, canned jellies or hand lotions on Ebay or a farmers market, with out any special kitchens or get the Gov involved,
as long as you are selling directly to the consumer.
By liz Mickey
05/15/2012
I always thought ticks came out of trees, but recently was told they actually are in tall grass. Chickens & ducks are great tick eradicators :)
By liz Mickey
05/15/2012
I agree.. nothing like rearranging ..
A long walk is while listening to old radio shows like
"The Great Gildersleeve " ( iTunes)
( Joke )
My grandmother starting walking about 4 miles a day. We haven't seen her in 5 years :-)
Laughter is also great :-)
Mix baking soda and water into a toothpaste-like consistancy use to scrub shower head. Safe enough to brush your teeth with but scrub enough and your showerhead will be shiny. :}
By muttmom
05/15/2012
A little eyebrow dye or small brush dipped in light brown (it gets darker with skin oils) shadow applied on the little hairs. Nothing wrong with high hairline. It can be beautiful.
By muttmom
05/15/2012
Herb store. Purchase ginseng, black cohosh and dong qui (spelling may be a joke). Each woman may need a little more of one than the other. My RN nurse sis in law stopped for a visit while suffering for the first time. The hot flashes were relentless. On the third day, she was free of hot flashes and I have been a favorite once again. I took all early on because I got MS from a vaccine. 76 in June. Never had a hot flash in my life.
By muttmom
05/15/2012
Coffee grounds in an open container inside the purse. Close purse or leave open and put it in a bucket with lid on. Check on it every day. Should take just a few days.
Make sure to get all oil off natural nails and push cuticles back and lightly buff the nail plate.
Andy AT Fazzoom.com
Fazzoom.com has great prices. Also if you want to buy wholesale let us know.
Do you have any children or grandchildren? A tire swing is the ultimate thing for kids. They would love it. Another idea would be that you could paint the tire, bright colors, designs or whatever you would like and make it into a flower bed.
Beautiful. You really captured the deafening silence ;) I've only seen snow a few times in my life.
I do put it in a container and get quite a few uses out of it.
By Pixiedust7
05/15/2012
To me, this is just another example of a once solid, independent brand ending up as just another soulless division of a soulless conglomerate.
By Teresa Kay
05/15/2012
I have been a daycare teacher for 22 years and we put a couple of coloring books in their art center and teach them that they have to pick out one page they want to color and then take the book to a teacher and have her tear it out. This way they can color what they want. They color the front and back.
We also get our books at the dollar store or walmart at a cheap price. sometimes parents donate them. Of course the age of a child depends on how much time they will spend on coloring. Younger children have a shorter attention span so they don't color as long, just be patient with them and make sure you teach them to color in coloring book and no where else.
I heard if you put a baking soda mix in a bag and put the head into the bag of water and tie it around and leave it there for a couple hours.
By Rita H
05/15/2012
According to Etsy.com, (a vintage web site) Geppeddo dolls are going for $35.00.
By Rita H
05/15/2012
Etsy.com (a web site for vintage items) has the Geppeddo dolls listed at $35.00.
Oh yes! I remember those snow days in England. I grew up in Newbury Berkshire, in one of those cold drafty houses.
By Lee
05/15/2012
My son and daughter in law made my granddaughter a lego table for Christmas and it's very, very nice. They took two of the plastic tote drawers and purchased the two or three lego squares (don't remember exactly how many they did use, and the attached the lego squares to a piece of plywood, and cut it the width of the drawers, and just placed it on top of them. A chair sets easily between the two and the drawers have the small baskets in them to keep the legos sorted by sizes, colors etc. They got the idea from familyfun.com. It was very easy to make and looks great in Chloe's room.
By louel53
05/15/2012
Yes, call a professional. There are NO home remedies that work.
By OliveOyl
05/15/2012
Many women have sparse brows, they just color them in with a cosmetic. There are powders and various pencils. Practice filling yours in using a very light stroke and experiment with different colors. Some women get permanent eyebrows. They are tattooed on and last for several years.
Go to a department store makeup counter and ask for suggestions on how to do your brows. And if all else fails, hold your head up high and go about your life. We don't all look the same.
By mixedblessing
05/15/2012
Vacuum the inside out really well. Wadded up newspaper in and around it, all in a sealed plastic garbage bag can help. Change out the newspaper every day or two, it will take a while.
If you decide to wash the leather make sure it is safe, saddle soap or a gentle leather specific cleaner and water then let it completely air dry, then treat with a good leather treatment (check with a reputable shoe repair place).
By Coniatthebeach
05/15/2012
This breed is great. We've had 4 over 35 years. Easy to train, very smart, strong willed but they are like a large dog in a small body. As far as small children go, if they are raised around small children they are fine. It is when they aren't used to the quick movements of small children that they tend to react because they are scared.
By cherylwalther
05/15/2012
When over heated in the middle of the night, I turn my pillow over. You'll instantly feel cooler.
By Iluv2craft
05/15/2012
Someone had asked about "chili pepper" but there is no chili pepper in recipe. It says Chili Powder (which is a spice found in spice aisle. Sometimes even stores like Rite-Aid or other places where spices are sold have it, it's common). I haven't tried this recipe yet, but I think I will because it looks pretty tasty!
By happy ending
05/15/2012
Could you try to get employment at a local day care centre, with an added bonus; you may be able to bring your daughter to work if you are uncomfortable leaving her with your husband. But he is really going to have to step up to the plate.
For your letter it seems that it was his dream to run the business which is now bankrupt and you were prevented from entering teaching because he had a part time job and was not very patient with your daughter. I think he needs to start pulling his weight, instead of leaving every thing up to you, because it sounds like you are at the end of your tether. I hope everything improves for you and your daughter, stay strong.
There are special eyebrow tinting kits available at beauty supply stores (such as Sally Beauty Supply) that you could use. It's quick and easy and lasts anywhere from three to six weeks (depends on each individuals facial cleansing products used, amount of time in the sun, etc). I've always used Revlon's 'Roux' brand but there are other kits available. I think another brand name is Godefroy. Just choose a color one or two shades lighter than your hair color.
I'd like to add I hope you will be more kind and confident with yourself regarding your eyebrows and hairline. Two people come to mind regarding wearing their natural lack of attributes (well, what society says are so called lack of attributes) as a badge of honor. Whoopie Goldberg has invisible eyebrows and Sade has an incredibly high hairline and I personally think those attributes make them both look endearing and beautiful because of their confidence! Will add a couple photos here in hopes you will see what I mean :-)
after readin all the ways folks remove ink from carpets I feel lucky to have had a friend help me. First ball point pens aren't usually permanent ink and by itself use hairspray. You spray let dry a minute or so and with a paper towel or clean soft absorbent cloth lightly scrub then respray till all gone.
This works. I carried an old printer home on my car carpet and it leaked a lot of in on it. Did this and you couldn't even see a mark of it left. If you have permanent ink and do it right away it will work too.
By gardendreamer
05/15/2012
Have you tried crumpling up a newspaper sheet and leave it in the purse. Change it every day, until smell is gone.
You said new cabinets, if you have a piece of the wood use your stain over it and then lightly sand it after dry and in different portions of it try different stains till you get the color expected. Golden oak will produce a slightly orange color as you describe in some stains. Depending on what your wood is will affect the color. Hope this helps. Varathane itself is a clear non yellowing coating that I use by itself so my wood burning doesn't yellow over time. This only leaves what they call summer oak and apparently it and your wood absorbed more orangey color.
By susanmajp
05/15/2012
First of all, moles do not eat only grubs - grubs are only one source of their food. So getting rid of grubs will not necessarily get rid of the moles - that would be way too easy. Nor will using whirly-gigs/pinwheels, nor the solar mole chasers that make noise and vibrate, nor will chewing gum, nor will human hair, or dirty cat litter, nor the mole granules/ pellets, not will urine (yes, I tried this too), and the castor oil only slows them down.
My cats have killed 12 so far this spring, but they can't keep up either. The professional was at least honest. He said that with so many in the neighborhood, he couldn't keep them away even if he got all of ours.
For the record, moles are a horrendous nuisance. My lawn have tunnels so bad that we have sprained our ankles trying to walk through it to try to attempt to cut grass and we have fallen, leaving us with large medical bills. They like earthworms and have invaded my garden for the last 5 years.
What most people don't know is that moles will also eat plant roots when it is dry and where I live, it is dry in the summer. So my entire vegetable garden and all our years of landscaping is gone - dead. Their tunnels go through the roots so when you water your garden, the water runs into the tunnels and the plants do not get it, so they die.
Traps don't catch too many and moles reproduce quickly. We've found them nesting deep under my compost bins - they like the warmth during the winter. It is also illegal in many areas to trap and relocate pests like racoons, possums, and moles. Just because something worked for 1 or 2, does not mean it will work for someone with a big problem.
So please (and I mean no disrespect to anyone) do not make an arrogant statement like, "they're actually good for lawns" or "just get rid of your the," because this is like telling telling someone who has had their home destroyed by a tornado to just tidy up their yard and they'll feel better.
No one will even look at homes in my neighborhood because the moles have destroyed the yards so badly. Insurance will not cover their destruction - landscaping, tearing up lawns, etc, and quite frankly, it hurts to see what you've worked for, lost.
By ragsangle
05/15/2012
How much maple syrup to how milk is needed for a laxative?
By frugalsunnie
05/14/2012
Try brushing on a bit of mascara in a colour closest to your hair colour. Apply very lightly as just a wee sweep of the brush along the brow area will be enough to pick up those hairs you can feel.
I think you'll be pleased at what you see after experimenting a bit:)
By normaparker
05/14/2012
The only thing that really works is nail polish remover. I know that sounds terrible, but I use it everytime I get my hair done. Just dip a Qtip or cotton ball or an old washcloth in the remover and gently rub on the areas that are stained by the dye. Don't rub too hard. When you're finished removing the unwanted dye, wash the area with soap and water. Better yet, shampoo the hair. Hope this helps.
Norma
By fab4mom
05/14/2012
Its true that some people are allergic to tea tree oil and can get very sick from it, so I am not making light of this claim. I will also have to agree with Randa and say that I've used this to help with a toothache and it helped me very quickly. I do not have an allergy to tea tree oil and it is so beneficial to me in numerous ways. Just have to use your best judgement and be very cautious with anything you put in your mouth.
By JazzyMe
05/14/2012
Yes. Remove them from the pot and all the soil. Toss it in a hazardous waste receptacle. Wash the pot 1st with hot water and soap. Then use a scrub brush and scrub the inside vigorously with vinegar. Sprinkle in some baking soda, scrub some more.
Wash again with just hot water (no soap). Let dry in hot sun. Take plant and gently rinse off ALL the soil, you now have a bare-root plant. Trim off any really sick looking branches and leaves closely so there are no little "nubs". Fill the pot with "Potting Mix", not "Garden Soil" as Potting soil is designed for potted plants.
Garden soil is fine, but Potting Mix has special things that help both in maintaining water in the soil yet designed to let excess drain away properly. Also for an ill plant it is fortified with a low/gentle level of fertilizer for starting plants off on a new life. If you want something for drainage in the bottom of the pot, use clean pebbles about twice the size of peas. These can also be bought at the nursery.
By TXBetty
05/14/2012
I don't mix anything or buy anything extra; I just use plain conditioner.
By TXBetty
05/14/2012
I don't think there is a remedy other than surgery. I had the surgery done about 15 years ago. The surgeon that did it said it would last about 10 years and I can tell mine has starting sagging some but not bad. It's a very simple and nearly painless surgery and I have had no regrets. I got tired of people telling me I looked tired so I was very pleased with the results. My brusing was gone in about a week. I don't know how bad your eyes are but in some cases insurance will pay for it.
By HAPPYINHARNED
05/14/2012
I have used barley hay and there are some liquid products you can order but I have also just not treated it and after a few weeks, it takes care of itsself.
By sml9
05/14/2012
Hi Miriam,
Thought I could be helpful with this question: I have been a fashion model for almost 6 years and maintaining beautiful skin is very important to my job. Over the years I've gotten some great beauty tips from fellow models.
I don't know how old your daughter is, but I suffered from pretty bad acne from 13 years old to about 17 years old (when I finally found the solution). I tried all drugstore products and even went to dermatologists over the years, and they either didn't work, worked temporarily, and almost all dried out my skin horribly. The problem is all these products just target the surface of your skin and not the source of the acne which is much deeper under you skin.
When I signed with an agency, they told me to get SilkPeel Microdermabrasion at a good dermatologist, not a spa (and so many models I talk to swear by this). It is extremely pricey for one session (mine was $200, but they range from $100-$200). For microdermabrasion, they recommend that you do 4-6 sessions, a month between each session, for long term results.
Well I saw immediate results after the first one, then I went in for a 2nd session one month later, and had nearly flawless skin (even my acne scars were fading), so I did a 3rd session and my skin was completely acne free, acne scar free, and my skin was glowing! I never went for a 4th like they recommended, and the most amazing thing was that my skin was flawless for 4 years after that! I just stuck with organic/ natural face wash after that and argan oil at night time as a moisturizer.
In the end the $200x3 = $600 was well worth the money to have my acne disappear, my scars go away, and have amazing skin for 4 years with barely any upkeep. My parents spent far more money on different drugstore acne products, dermatologist appointments, dermatologist recommended creams & gels... these all added up to a lot more $$ over time and never gave me clear skin!
I have advised this to several of my "non-model" friends with acne to do this, and they have all had equally amazing results.
AND the plus is that if you start microdermabrasion at an early age (pre-wrinkles), it's the best anti-aging treatment out there. Cindy Crawford is said to have started at 20, doing it once a year. I do it about once every 2 years now to maintain my skin.
Hope this helps your daughter!
By sml9
05/14/2012
I randomly came across this post and after skimming the comments, decided to post some actual product advice from my personal experience of getting my skin pale, FAST.
I have been a professional fashion model for almost 5 years now, and with the jobs comes a lot of hair coloring, and believe it or not: skin coloring... depending on what country you are working in. In America/ Europe, tan skin is desirable so you see "build a tan" lotions everywhere! However, in Asia, very pale skin is desirable and considered "beautiful".
So when I went to model in Asia and was constantly told they couldn't book me because I was too "tan", I realized I had to get very pale in a matter of weeks since my job bookings depended on it! I started asking the other models and researching how to whiten my skin without bleaching it because that is horrible for you.
The funny thing is that just as L'oreal, Nivea, Revlon etc, all have "build a tan" lotions in America.... the same big brands all have "whitening" lotions and face scrubs, and face washes in Asia. They simply don't sell them in America & elsewhere because of the market differences.
It took me about 4 weeks of using an exfoliating sponge daily with Nivea Whitening body wash then using Ponds Whitening body Lotion, and for my face using some whitening face scrub, and Pond's whitening night cream.... I was so pale, I couldn't believe it. They also even sell SPF + whitening there (yes, while you are being protected by SPF, it is keeping your skin light too)!
So my advice: Go to your local Asian supermarket/ store! China towns, Japan towns; they are everywhere! And most of the supermarkets carry these whitening products, and most of the areas even have beauty shops stocked full of Plus Whitening products. It might be a little pricier since they are shipped overseas, but well worth it if that is what you are looking for.
I am confident that these types of products will work on black skin, Indian skin, any dark skin etc.... because if the "build a tan" lotions work for people, so do the "get white" lotions. And they are no more "harmful" for you than any other basic lotion from the same brands.
Hope this helps!
I received one for Mothers Day and I know I'm going to get a lot of usage out of it. It fits in the cup holder in our vehicle and worked well for holding ice water for our trip back home, a 4 hour drive.
We recently used the 'slats' from old blinds as garden markers for individual plants and for row markers.
By redhatterb
05/14/2012
Most people use the school colors.
I have never made one, and never could afford a 'real' Lego table for the boys, wishing I had thought of making one!
It would be great if you could find an old end table with either a drawer or an under cabinet, or both, paint in Lego colors, and then glue the bases down (or use velcro attachement, in case you want to remove them later).
I think it would come out great!
Best of luck to you!
Years ago I saw a segment on the Today show, about cheaper alternatives for acne treatment.
It called for Cetaphil-type cleanser, and using the same for moisturizer if the skin gets too dry.
Using baking soda as a scrub, witch hazel or peroxide as an astringent, and dabbing on milk of magnesia as a mask or spot treatment, and leaving it on overnite.
Acne is a horrible condition, and I hope you get some relief from it!
By heather dianne
05/14/2012
Never mind the goat - how's that beautiful dog? Wow you are blessed.
By steelerfan43
05/14/2012
I have repaired crocheted items by using matching sewing thread and needle and
going around the hole and pulling it tighter. Sometimes this works and you cannot
see the repair.
By susanmajp
05/14/2012
Sounds wonderful, but I have one concern: Being there's onions in the recipe, and you often add zucchini, it really should go through a pressure canner to be safe.
By susanmajp
05/14/2012
Don't forget about restringing the beautiful beads from several different necklaces together to create beautiful new ones.
By lkaserman
05/14/2012
I put a pair of tongs in the garden shed. When the soil is fresh from a rain or soft - I use it to pull weeds.
By jackie.mantel
05/14/2012
I receive a very small amount of spending money each week from baby sitting my grandson two days a week. So, every week I put $5.00 of it away. And sometimes more if I make or receive extra money as a gift. It does add up! Then I spend it if I travel somewhere special on vacation or else for Christmas presents.
By MooseMom
05/14/2012
If the paper vase was made with tape or Elmer's glue, yes you can bury it. Easier paper pots can be made with a sheet of newsprint dampened and folded/crumpled around either a pot or jar or whatever shape you want it. Then fill it with potting soil and start your seeds or cuttings in it. This would definitely be plant-able at the end. You will need to put something under the paper "pot" to catch any drips, and be very careful not to over-water it!
By Lizzyanny
05/14/2012
Look hard at whether you are holding up your responsibilities towards your pet. Is your dog fed and watered on a schedule that encourages her to potty when she is taken outside? Is she taken outside frequently enough? Is she exercized enough that she does not have a lot of nervous energy? Does she have any medical issues tht might interfere with regular elimination (urinary tract infections)?
Perhaps answering these questions will help to determine who needs correction. Smacking your dog will teach her to fear you and not listen to you, and you will be worse off than when your started.
By JazzyMe
05/14/2012
How cool. I only used it for it's origanal purpose. Never thought of using it for crafts.
By charlieanne
05/14/2012
I found this site for you. Hope it is what your looking for.
http://www.nikkiinstitches.com/top- ... ed-scarf-the-new-little-black-dress/
By ninya61
05/14/2012
In today's world we could use the resources available to take a few minutes each day to recycle. So much is thrown away or littering our planet and we could save our planet very easily by not being so wasteful. An avid recycler.
By jeanstreetr
05/14/2012
Mother cats train the kittens to use the litter box if they stay with Mom for 8 weeks.
By JazzyMe
05/14/2012
Oh! So cool! I've used it in my much younger days for it's original purpose and never thought of using for crafts. One could even paper mache sculpt with it. It's paint-able, sand-able, and I think it could be used on fabric as an inside substance to firm things up a bit. It will not dry clear. It's sort of like using a thin clay paste.
By JazzyMe
05/14/2012
I too wondered at first. But this is so much better than those long "grab-it" gadgets that are sold. Those are so long that I can't reach the end that grabs things to remove the item I grabed :) . And the added magnet strip? Brilliant!
By mom-from-missouri
05/14/2012
Check with your library-many hire tutors during the summer to work there, or perhaps you could advertise yourself as a tutor to help kids over the summer who are behind, and use the library as your meeting place.
See if you can do summer work at the park department, daycare center, or zoo or other places that have summer education programs for kids. Check craigslist.org for camps that are hiring help or summer childcare positions.
By mom-from-missouri
05/14/2012
I have done this off and on for years. My dog loves garlic, and he can't dig up the garlic or other plants that I plant this way. He can get his mouth in the block, but can't open it to pull the plant out! It stops evasive herbs from spreading!
I have surrounded some of my wood raised beds with blocks and it gives extra support to those beds if they are trying to pull apart - helping them to last several years longer.
You do need to water them more often however, as the concrete is porous and absorbs the water.
The wax seal under your toilet may have failed. Google "DIY toilet replacement" or call a plumber. Leaving it alone may cause worse problems down the road.
By lyndasings
05/14/2012
I have grown herbs in this way for a number of years. Parsley, chives, basil, oregano, cilantro have all done well. Also for decorative purposes, sweet potato vine. I think strawberries would do well too. I think the blocks help hold the water around the roots rather than have it dissipating through the soil and feeding the weeds!
Ditto with Suntydt but you can simply ask if he would mind taking a younger lady to the dance if you want to make yourself feel good about being creative ;-)
There is a product at beauty supply stores (such as Sally Beauty Supply) you can buy made by Clairol called Clean Touch and it's gentle to the skin. Just follow the directions. In the future carefully spread a very thin layer of Vaseline (or other petroleum jelly brand) along his hairline and on his ears. Be sure not to get the jelly 'on the hair' or the color won't take correctly in those spots.
By frugalsunnie
05/14/2012
Even fabric glue fails, if your friend can filet crochet to patch in where the tears are, that might be the best thing for sturdiness and appearance.
If not-try matching the lace with lace bought at the fabric store or online.
Make patches from the lace, and then attach those patches to the torn spots by sewing machine (satin zig-zag stitch) or hand sewing (buttonhole stitch).
Using a sewing machine will make the tablecloth machine washable on delicate, or whatever laundering method is appropriate to the cloth, but if you are careful so will hand sewing-just make sure you knot your beginning and ending threads.
By kerly87
05/14/2012
I do the same thing here. Sure makes the mornings go a lot smoother! I did have my husband hang a hook in the bathroom for each person. Makes it easier to keep each person's clothing for the next morning ready.
Thank you, Missysmom. Yes, I'd love to use an old wheelbarrow. Unfortunately, we are still using it as a wheelbarrow. It will have to have no bottom at all before my husband gives it up. In the meantime, I've found some other neat stuff. Photos to follow when all the flowers are blooming.
Thanks Jay. I like the hunt for quirky things as much as using them.
By frugalsunnie
05/14/2012
There are several sites online with free needlepoint (called tapestry over here in the UK) patterns, try this one for starters-the guide posts a lot of great info and patterns for plastic canvas, too, and she also posts links to other sources of free patterns on the 'Net:
http://needlepoint.about.com/
Your local library is also a good source for free patterns, look for plastic canvas specific books, but also at needlepoint charts, and even cross-stitch for patterns and inspiration. I've used needlepoint and cross-stich charts for plastic canvas patterns for years:)
I like to make flower beds and surround them with cinder blocks. Then, I like to fill in the holes of the cinder blocks with good soil and put small plants in them. I've always done this, I think it looks good.
I don't have a problem with cats in my pots (not yet anyhow), but I do get chipmunks and squirrels. They use the pot to bury their walnuts and seeds. Sometimes they will chew up the plant or bulb I've planted. Infuriating.
I'm not picturing your 2nd suggestion of the garden fencing.
I use plastic rain gutter mesh that I always seem to be able to find at garage sales. I've never bought any from a store. Anyway, this works great. I just cut it to fit whatever pot or area around a plant in the garden and hold it in place with stones (from the driveway, much to my husband's chagrin).
Maybe you could post of photo of the fencing idea so I can see what you mean.
I also get cats using my gardens as their personal litter box, which I think is the height of rudeness and inconsideration by neighbors.
I'd be mortified if my pet ever did this to a neighbor's yard. But that's just me. Guess many folks don't feel this way. Any ideas for keeping cats out of the garden, inexpensively? I think I've tried all the ones I've found on Thriftyfun.
Thanks for your pinecone idea, too.
I am so sorry but ingesting tea tree oil can be life threatening (and if it's in your mouth you're bound to swallow some of it) and especially threatening for those who happen to be allergic to it. As Louel53 mentioned use oil of cloves or orajel and as Lilac said you need to get to the dentist asap for tooth pain. I've used oil of cloves in the past for relief until I could get to the dentist and it worked well; you can ask your pharmacist for it.
By Kika
05/14/2012
Hi
I have a male cat (2years old), he had 3 blockage and it was no way to survive, so we decided to do the surgery, it has been 3 weeks since surgery, he is doing great!! He is on c/d diet, and I am glad that we were able to pay the surgery, and saved his life, hope he will be with us for another 10-15 years :-)
Kristina
