February 16, 2015

S'mores DipWe love s'mores in our house but hate waiting all year for the summer to roast marshmallows. We sometimes microwave the chocolate and marshmallow, but you don't get that nice crust that you'd get from roasting them. Then I discovered this dip. It is so quick and easy, and delicious!

 

Homemade Coffee FrappèMuch cheaper than the ones you get at the drive through, and easy to make in the blender.

 

Dreamy Molasses CookiesInstead of making the same old traditional chocolate chip cookies, I thought I'd try baking some molasses cookies. I've never made them before, so I was a little weary at first because of the name. But boy was I wrong, These cookies are awesome!

 

Eva's Potato SoupEveryone loves this on a cold winter day. We eat it like it is, but it also tastes good with cheddar cheese or bacon sprinkled on top!

 

Pumpkin Parmesan LasagneA nice change from the traditional lasagna. Good for a meatless night.

 

Two Ingredient ChickenWhen I made this the first time, I was in awe of how unbelievably fast, easy and delicious this was! Talk about perfect for those busy nights when you want a home cooked meal. Pair it with potatoes and a salad and you're all set. Dinner's ready!

 

Spicy Honey ChickenRecently, I had some chicken thighs that I needed to cook for dinner and didn't feel like making it the usual way. The same recipe kept coming up. After the 10th time of coming across it, I gave in and tried it. I was pleasantly surprised.

 

Sweet CornbreadMy husband has always hated cornbread. When he tried this, he LOVED it! If it passes his test, you know it must be good.

 

Upcycled Soda Bottle as Hanging PlanterA hanging bottle pot is the perfect way to recycle an empty plastic bottle into something useful and creative! Not only does it prevent bottles from ending up in garbage cans, it is also an easy DIY project that can help you hang plants all around your house.

 

Biolage Conditioning Balm for Dry HairGo to your local salon and purchase Biolage conditioning balm. Once a week, apply generously to the end of your hair. I usually start half way down from the top of my head, all the way to the ends.

 

Use Tape for Minor CutIf you don't have a plaster (bandage), sellotape, wound round the affected finger several times so that it sticks to itself, will work just as well at containing and then stopping the bleeding. You do need to be a bit careful not to wind it round too tightly, though.

 

Cool Bathroom ShelvingRecently, I moved into a home where there was a perfect space in front of a window, but I didn't have the ability to use brackets. I went to a thrift shop and got 4 cups, all the same height. I used them for shelf supports.

 

In/Out Sign for CatMy kitty runs in and out of the house so much, and falls deeply asleep while in the house so she doesn't always hear my calling for her. I made an IN and OUT sign to remember where my kitty is!

 

Carry Jewelry in Pill CaseWhen taking a trip or going away from home, I use a pill case to stash my rings, earrings and necklaces. They stay safe and separated!

 

Freeze Food Waste for RecyclingWaste food, used teabags, coffee grounds and so on can be placed in a sealed biodegradable bag and frozen. The food won't decompose, so won't taint other freezer contents, nor will your kitchen or bins smell.

 

Removing Ink Stains from Your Coach PurseI had ink stains on the inside of my Coach bag. I had never tried to get them out, until the other day. I had an alcohol swab and began to rub and rub. Eventually all of the ink marks came out. I couldn't believe it.

 

TV Dinner Trays As Drawer OrganizersI always thought that the trays your TV dinner comes in could be useful for something. Then it came to me, drawer organizers! We all have messy drawers, in the kitchen, bathroom, bedroom, etc.

 

Save Containers for LeftoversSave containers from: Chinese Won-Ton Soup, frozen dinners, cold cut meats, to go meals, whipped topping tubs, dollar store plastic ware, etc. Perfect for packing leftover dinner for lunches the next day.

 

15th Birthday Ideas?My 15th birthday is coming up soon and I don't know what to do. I thought about renting a place and getting a DJ and inviting friends, but it's too late to find a place. Can anybody help me find other ideas to do for my birthday?

 

What Are These Plant Cuttings?I received these and I need help identifing what they are so I can care for them properly.

 

Bedroom Curtain Color Advice?Our bedroom has white walls and beige and light brown carpet. Our bed is white leather and our bedding is gray and turquoise paisley with sort of a lime green and white outlining of the print.

 

Removing a Ring Stuck on Finger?How do I get a diamond ring off my finger?

 

Removing Gum Stains from Clothing?My son got gum on his basketball warm up shirt, he's picked the bulk of it off. Now it's set in the fabric. Exactly how, if even possible, am I to get it out? The quickest way please.

 

Maytag 3000 Washer Displaying F20 Error Code?What is error code F20?

 

Growing Hydrangea from Seed?How many seeds should I plant in a pot with a diameter of 20 centimeters?

 

Garage Door Opener Not Working?My keyless pad on the outside of the garage wasn't working. I took it off the wall to check on it and now the hand held I keep in the car won't work. What can I do. I do feel like I need a new keyless pad.

 

Grandmother's Flower Garden Quilt?I would like to make a grandmother's flower garden quilt, but do not have any directions on how to sew the pieces together to make the flowers.

 

Value of Aireon Coronet Jukebox?I have a working, very good condition 19480 Aireon Coronet model 400 jukebox. What is its value?

 

Electrical Outlet Intermittent?Why won't the breaker trip, but if you play with the plug it starts working again?

 

Adjusting the Tension on Sewing Machine?I'm having issues with my sewing machine's tension. I was using it just fine and then when I changed the setting from a straight stitch to zig zag and then back again, the tension is all off.

 

Removing Pine Sap from Silk?I have a brand new silk bedspread and my dog jumped on it with pine pitch on his feet. How do I remove it without spoiling the fabric?

 

Treating a Cat With Worms?How do I treat feline worms, round worms and string looking worms? I need a home remedy or good cheap med to fix this problem. It also has to be something that tastes good to the cat.

 

Free Yarn and Knitting Needles for Charity Projects?I do this thing with my friends where we make scarfs and hats to give to homeless shelters and children in need. But we can't afford to get too much yarn and it's a really big shelter. So if anyone can tell me where to get free yarn, I would be so grateful.

 

What Breed Is My Dog?The guy said he is a Boxer and he has his CKC papers. What do you think?

 

Buying a Motion Sensor Light Switch?I have a dark interior entry hall. Is there a reliable motion sensor apparatus or gizmo which will turn on/off my hallway light when I go to answer my door bell?

 

Ladder Ribbon Neckarf Pattern?I'm looking for pattern to make a "neckarf" out of ladder yarn that I've seen for sale on eBay. They are heavier than necklaces, more like a scarf.

 

What Breed Is My Dog?We got Leia from the shelter when she was about 3 months old, she is now about 6 months old. She has grown a little bit, however is not as big as we expected her to be. Her ears are usually bend over, but when she's excited or alert, they stand up.

 

Value of Heritage Mint Ltd. Porcelain Clown?I have a porcelain clown called Happiness and Love. Does it have any value and if so, what would that value be? It is 16 inches tall.

 

Removing Dried Paste from New Wallpaper?How can I remove dried on wallpaper paste from my newly papered walls, without damaging the paper?

 

Value of 15th Edition Encyclopaedia Britannica Macropaedia?I have the 15th edition of the Encyclopedia Britannica, Macropaedia, Knowledge in Depth, in 30 volumes. I would appreciate some assistance as to the value of these books. They are in mint condition and leather bound.

 

What Breed Is My Dog?We just got our new little puppy and she was sold to us as a "Shorkie". The seller did not have the parents on site. She claimed that her mom was the mom of the puppy and the dad was her mom's friend's dog. I have a funny feeling she was not being truthful.

 

What Breed Is My Dog?I want to know if my Chihuahua is pure blood or a mix?

 

Maytag E01F8 Error Codes?I've checked the supply hoses, I've looked for hose kinks, I've even replaced the inlet valve. Short of calling a repair tech, what else could be the issue?

 

Washing Ugg Shoes?Can I put Ugg shoes in the washing machine?

 

Downloading Pictures to Craigslist?Could you walk me through step by step to download pictures of my equipment that I have for sale to Craigslist or eBay?

 

Making a Lint Collecting Dryer Ball?Does anyone know how to make a dryer ball to collect hair and lint in the dryer?

 

Curtain Color Advice?My leather sofa is Sahara color (spice). My walls are a linen colour. The rest of the furniture is in various shades of brown. What colour should my curtains be?

 

What Breed Is My Dog?We got Gemma from a friend who found her on the side of the road the first of December. The vet thought she was about 8 weeks old and weighed 2.2 lbs. We thought she was a Chihuahua, but now are rethinking that. Maybe Chi and Min Pin mix?

 

Removing Dye that Transferred in the Wash?I accidentally put my husband's white bowls shirt in the wash with a new black pair of pants. So now the white shirt is a nice shade of blue. How do I get it white again?

 

Temporary Frame Color Change?I have a large mirror frame which I want to "paint" red for my kitchen. However, I want the red to be removable later to restore the original wood color. What paint can be "washed off"?

 

Curtain Colour Advice?I have brown furniture, a red rug, and one red accent wall. All the other walls are a natural creamy colour which eventually I'd like a more grey base for. I don't know what colour curtains to choose!

 

Removing Super Glue from Jeans?How do I remove super glue from jeans?

 

Making Bath Bombs?I love making bath bombs and have made quite a few batches in the past month. Just recently I noticed that when my bath bomb is fizzing, there are a lot of little yellowish-whitish lumps showing. I have no idea what they are. They look really gross like warts.

 

What Breed Is My Dog?I have my own ideas, but wondering what others thought.

 

Value of Ashton Drake Dolls?Where can I find prices and sell my Ashton Drake collection dolls? They are all in great condition, except for one!

 

Programming a Garage Door Remote?I have 2 doors and two working remotes. I bought a third remote and tried to program it. It is programmed, but both doors work simultaneously; not separately. What am I doing wrong?

 

What Breed Is My Dog?I adopted this dog from a person. His name is Lucky. His old owner rescued him when he was little. Which also means they didn't know much about his breed or his age. Unfortunately, they moved out of state and I didnt have chance to ask much about him. Hope you guys would help me know what breed is my Lucky?

 

Roof Replacement for Low Income Homeowner?I need a new roof and I am very low income. My roof is in total disrepair. I have huge ice dams because of this. I am a single mother with three kids.

 

Smoke Detector Keeps Beeping?The electric smoke detactor has gone off twice today. I have a heater in the room with it (a bathroom) could that cause it? Can the heat fron the heater cause it to go off? I've checked the entire house, there is no smoke. So what's the problem? The detector is very old.

 

Laundry Detergent Left Stains on Floor?I placed containers of laundry detergent - All, Oxiclean, Woolite, Clorox, and Shout on the floor in my laundry room. I now have some orange, almost rust colored, stains that I can't find a way to remove. I used ordinary soap and water, bleach, and Comet and nothing worked.

 

Caring for a Dog and Her Puppies?My Pit Bull just had her babies and I am worried because she usually has 13 or 10, but this time she only had 4. One died because she was laying on it. It's her third litter; should I be worried?

 

Value of Kinnex 2009 Doll?I would like to know how much my doll is worth. She is a Kinnex 2009, so says the sticker on her back. She is about 1' 6" tall. She has the umbrella dress, which is yellow with upside down hearts detailed with silver sequins.

 

Curtain Color Advice?I have bright yellow walls, a slate grey sectional, and hardwood floors. What color curtains and accent pillows would look nice and modern?

 

Receiving Social Security Survivor Benefits?Can I receive my stepfather's SSI benefits? I am 44 years old.

 

What Breed Is This Puppy?I want to adopt this puppy, but am just not sure if it is the breed she says it is. Is it a Great Pyrenees or not?

 

What Can I Make With These Ingredients?What can I make with barley and cream of mushroom soup?

 

14th Birthday Ideas?My birthday is on the 12th of March and I'm looking to have a party with around 20 girls and around 7 lads so there would be between 20-30 people. I would be having it at my house and I would like everyone to be nicely dressed up.

 

What Breed Is My Dog?What breed is my dog? We were told Blue Heeler/Australian Cattle dog mix of some sort.

 

What Breed Is This Puppy?We found him starving dumped on the side of the road yesterday! I'm just wondering what breed he looks like? I am going to get him to a vet soon! We named him Otis.

 

Sewing Machine Won't Stitch?My vintage Kenmore 158.130 picks up the bobbin thread, but won't stitch. It is threaded correctly, the tension is OK, and I cleaned and oiled it. Everything moves so smoothly just as if it's stitching, but it never forms a stitch. Could it be the needle length?

 

17th Birthday Party Ideas?I'm having trouble with planning my birthday party. I'm turning 17 on October 20th. For my 16th party I had a get together with my friends and family at the park and this year I want something different. Do you you have any ideas?

 

Bump on Dog's Eyelid?I have a small black hunting dog. I've noticed a bump on her eye that pink. It's like a bubble on her eyelid, and it doesn't seem to be bothering her. What should I do?

 

Dog Peeing and Pooping Inside?My Lulu, a Japanese Spritz is potty trained and recently has been pooping and peeing sometimes at home. We bought her 3 weeks ago and she recently started sneezing and peeing inside. What should I do?

 

Outlets Working But Light Switches Don't?Our power went out from an ice storm. Now in 2 rooms my outlets work, but the light switches in the same room do not. I have flipped every breaker in our box, but the light switches are still not working.

 

Setting the Tension and Stitch Size?I have a Singer 413 zig zag machine. What is the proper tension setting? How can I set it to a small stitch? There is no manual.

 

Cleaning Yellowed Antique Baby Clothes?How do I clean yellowing and brownish age spots from 63 year old handmade baby dresses? I want to display them in a shadowbox.

 

Parching Corn?My mother made parched corn with popcorn. Where do I buy corn on the cob (she shucked it off cob)?

 

What Breed is My Puppy?I was told my new puppy is mixed with Chihuahua and Weiner dog (dad), and Blue Nose Pit (mom). I am just not sure. She is 10 months old. I just want to know her breed and how big she will get.

 

Removing Rust in Cast Iron Tub?How do I remove rust from my cast iron tub?

 

Buying Dawn Liquid in Australia?Where would I buy Dawn liquid in Geelong Victoria?

 

Riding Mower Misfiring?My Craftsman riding lawn mower was running OK. I stopped and restarted it about 10 minutes later and it started misfiring and spraying oil and gas out of the muffler. It seems that now the gas flows straight into the crank case.

 

Name Ideas for Decoration Company?I will be starting my new decoration company. Please suggest the best name for it.

 

Using Iron-on Transfers?My iron-ons are falling off; what am I doing wrong? How can I make them permanent?

 

Raising Finches?I've read that you should separate the babies from the parents after 6 weeks. Can the parents and offspring ever live together?

 

Help Repairing Water Line for Low Income Homeowner?My sister is 61 years old and on disability. They shut her water off. She has water leaks. She owes a $300.00 water bill, but doesn't have the money to pay it. How can she get help?

 

Removing Musty Smell from Leather Jacket?What is the best way to get rid of the musty smell from a Koolah leather jacket that has been in storage for awhile?

 

Name Ideas for Interior Designing and Contractor Firm?Please suggest a name for an interior designing and contractor's firm. It's a new business and will include entire interior works.

 

New Garage Door Opener Trips Breaker?My husband just installed our new garage door opener. Every time he pushes the button and it does go up it pops the breaker in the garage. The only way to shut it is to reset the breaker. This happens every time; what is wrong?

 

Removing a White Ring Stain on Formica?I have a white ring on my beautiful Formica counter top which looks like a brown multi granite. Any solutions how to remove this ring?

 

Removing Rust From Inside Water Pipes?How do I remove rust from inside my home water pipes?

 

Curtain Colour Advice?I have cream walls, dark grey sofa, gloss black and white display cabinet, and black Venetian blinds. What colour curtains will go? Do I need them floor length or window height?

 

Removing Degreaser on Table Top?How do I get degreaser off a wood veneer table top that was rubbed in by mistake?

 

Dead Rat Odor in the Wall?It recently started smelling like dead rat in my living room. We moved and cleaned everything. I think the smell is coming from inside the wall.

 

What Kind of Dog?Belle is a two year old rescue from a local humane society where they guessed she was a Beagle Boxer mix. She is calm, attentive, affectionate, smart and gentle. She loves people, but is timid around dogs. Bella is high energy outside, but a professional lap muffin inside.

 

Washer Displaying F20 Error Code?My washer is flashing code F20 after the wash cycle and then stops.