I have not housebroken a rabbit myself, but I read about it a long time ago in a library book when I was considering adopting a rabbit. Unfortunately I don't remember the name of the book. But this is simple and harmless and definitely worth a try.
While holding the rabbit, take one of its front legs in your hand and scratch the paw through the litter a few times in a digging motion. Supposedly this is the same motion the rabbit would naturally use if it chose the spot itself. From what I read, this instantly creates a mental association. They are supposed to be very smart animals with good memories, so who knows. It just might work! ... View related article.
I agree (regardless what Bella Swan's identity might be)--good tip.
One more thing to consider. In addition to YOUR schedule, consider the store's sale schedule when you pick your day of the week. For example, two of my local groceries run sales from Wednesday through Tuesday. But if I shop for sale items on Wednesday, often the sale price isn't yet posted on the shelf and/or entered into the computer, and it takes longer to accomplish check-out because I tend to look over the cashier's shoulder and argue every wrong penny. :) However, if I go later than Saturday, the sale items are often already out of stock. So for my store, Thursday or Friday are the best choices.
Most grocery sales are either W-Tu or Su-Sa. Find out your preferred store's schedule before you make yours. ... View related article.
Ditto the coffee grounds, egg shells, and banana peel. Beautiful results! Also, you can sprinkle a half cup or so of epsom salts around the plant a couple times a year. You don't even have to dissolve it first - just let rains slowly water it in. ... View related article.
I don't know of anything that will keep it from coming back, but orange oil will take soap scum right off, almost no effort. I use Medina concentrate, 2 T. per half gallon of water. I have not tried this, so fair warning, but I've heard that car wax works nicely to make shower doors repel water. ... View related article.
The med that you're taking along with the itch cream--is it an antibiotic? If so, you probably have nothing to worry about at this point whether it was Lyme disease or Rocky Mountain spotted fever.
I feel for you. I had Lyme disease in May, and my doc said it was the second case they'd seen that day and more than that this season. It's definitely much more common farther south today than the map in this slide show indicates. ... View related article.
First of all, don't stress. It can be done. We did low-budget, too. That was 14 years ago, when $30,000 weddings were the rage, and no one complained. It was fun, and we spent less than $2,000. That includes absolutely everything: license fee, musician's fee, venue, clothing, food, flowers, and a few miscellaneous items. You're in even better luck, though: today it borders on fashionable to have more restraint with your budget. Revel in this!
I'll sidestep the question of full meal or not. That's totally a matter of preference you and your beloved will have to agree on. But whichever you choose, you should let guests know by indicating "light refreshments," "heavy hors d'oeuvres," or "dinner" right on the invitation. No surprises = no complaints.
Alcohol will blow any budget in a flash, so skip the champagne. A punch made of pineapple juice or 5 Alive and lemon-lime soda or ginger ale with orange, lime, or pineapple sherbet scoops on top is tasty, refreshing, festive, and far less expensive. Sometimes you can even adjust the ingredients to match your wedding colors!
Potluck is completely acceptable (again, indicate on invitation) if you choose full meal. Or, if you want to provide the meal instead, economical means you'll have to think fun and non-traditional--not prime rib and new potatoes but, say, barbecue with cole slaw and macaroni salad.
You can make the food yourselves, or you can get it from a few different places instead of full catering service from just one. It means more variety as well as easier budget. We bought salads from a local deli, cake from the local grocery store bakery, cheese biscuits and shrimp platters from Red Lobster, etc. Think about which of your local places make the best ___, and buy from them. There's a little more pre-event running around to do that way, but it's not a problem if you plan ahead. Or maybe ask two or three close friends/family to assist with preparations as their gift to you instead of buying something big and expensive. ... View related article.
Hee hee hee...how about an invitation from Dorothy the Goldfish to a party for Elmo and [birthday person's name]?
Go here (http://www.sesamestreet.org/games/art) for coloring book pages--you might be able to print an Elmo you can then transfer/trace/copy onto your invitations.
In several of his books, Jerry Baker suggests using the plastic caps (from milk, bleach, vinegar, and condiment bottles) that you are not supposed to recycle this way, too. Those caps are great for smaller pots, but your idea would work even better for large pots and planters. ... View related article.
Research your community's newspapers. Don't look just at the big major news dailies; look at weeklies, glossies, freebies, mailers, etc. Query each paper's editor with your idea. Be prepared to state how often you propose running a column and how long each would be (either in word count or, if you can determine it from the paper's specs, in column inches). If you've done anything like this before, enclose clips/samples. If you haven't, consider writing up a teaser--not the full text, but just enough of it to pique interest.
Big national mags might do this type of column also, but you're more likely to see success with them if you have a history and a nice portfolio, and the smaller local papers are a great place to build that.
If you're willing to do this free/as a community service/for the experience for a while before trying to turn it into income, you might also look into your local community blogs. Some of them are affiliated with paper-and-ink publications and can give you an in as well as build your portfolio. Caution: Keep on top of this. Be prepared to stop blogging if you find your work is being reproduced elsewhere either without your permission or in affiliated papers without notice or pay. Check terms of all community blog sites carefully--if the site managers automatically claim rights to everything that's posted, run the other way. ... View related article.
