February 25, 2016

Making a Paper Tube Marshmallow LauncherThis is a page about making a paper tube marshmallow launcher. Have fun making and playing with this little launcher. It would make a great party craft or favor.

 

Making a Wristlet LanyardThis is a page about making a wristlet lanyard. Never have to fumble for your keys at the door again with this convenient lanyard.

 

Making a Paper Tube Confetti LauncherThis is a page about making a toilet paper tube confetti launcher. With minimal supplies you and the kids can make this fun confetti launcher.

 

Dealing With a Broken ShoulderThis is a page about dealing with a broken shoulder. After the pain of the break, there then comes an amazing array of lifestyle modifications you will need to make to keep up with day to day activities.

 

Making a 4th of July Straw RocketThis is a page about making a 4th of July straw rocket. Here is a fun to make kid craft for the 4th.

 

Visiting Irvine Regional Park (Orange, CA)This is a page about visiting Irvine Regional Park (Orange, CA). This little hidden gem was a great find and perfect for a casual inexpensive outing for families. The small zoo focuses on plants and animals native to the southwestern United States.

 

Colorado Factory ToursThis is a page about Colorado factory tours. On your next vacation to Colorado consider adding a factory tour or two to your itinerary.

 

Making a Middle School Survival KitThis is a page about making a middle school survival kit. These snack laden bags make for a special gift for your child, as they leave lower or elementary school and prepare to start middle school in the fall.

 

Printing Roses Using Celery StalksThis is a project that can be done by all ages! It all begins with a stalk of celery.

 

Gemma (Chihuahua)We got a phone call last night saying she was hungry and her mother wouldn't feed her.

 

Bodine (Australian Shepherd/Chesapeake...I got him in October 2015 from my neighbor's friends. He likes to run and run and keep running. He also likes walks and tennis balls. When you walk into the house he just wants to kiss forever.

 

Fruity Pebbles Easter EggsShape Fruity Pebbles into an egg shape to make this Easter version of Rice Krispie Treats. Learn how to make them in this short video.

 

Upcycling Spice Rack for Figurine DisplayI am finally able to display most of my snail collection. But I still have to be conservative with my space. So, I put my spices on a nice lazy susan and used the little stackable shelf unit for my snails.

 

Check if Your Avocado is RipeAfter many mistakes I finally learned how to tell if your avocado is ripe to eat after visiting an avocado farm in California!

 

Keeping Chickens Warm During WinterOur chickens absolutely love any special little treat we give them. So, on very cold days I'll cook up some oatmeal, enough for our flock of 16. But of course you don't want to add any sugar or butter : )

 

Mobile Vaccination Truck Schedule?I would like to know when the mobile truck is coming to my area. I just got a dog 3 weeks ago. Now she is about 8-10 months and has no shots. I also want to know the fees.

 

Which Is The Most Taste Free Cooking Fat?This might seem like a poll, but I would really like to get as many opinions as I can. I have lost count of all the cans of shortening and bottles of cooking oil I have given away because of their taste and smell.

 

Removing Sour Milk Smell from Car Carpet?My carpet has a sour milk smell. I tried cleaning it with vinegar, now it really smells bad. How do I get this smell out?

 

Having a Dog Spayed?My dog is 8-10 months old and is menstruating. How long should I wait to have her spayed?

 

Young Puppy Not Eating or Drinking Well?I have a puppy that will be 6 weeks old on March 2nd. The mother started weening her at 4 weeks. The person I got her from said she has been eating puppy food and drinking, but I haven't been able to get her to drink any water or eat very much. What should I do?

 

Older Dog Losing Hair and Scratching?I have a 10 year old Chihuahua who in the last 2 months started losing hair on his back. When I give him baths he starts scratching really badly afterwards and his skin starts flaking. I use Sergeant's flea and tick shampoo. What can I use to help his dry skin so he doesn't scratch so much after a bath?

 

Donating Craft Kits?I have complete craft kits, and need a place to donate them. I have kits for a stamped cross stitch tree shirt and pot holders, some latch hook large seasonal banners, felt gift card and ornaments, bubble beads for making coasters and a napkin holder, and plastic canvas for coasters and ornaments.

 

Canning Salsa?I made salsa with canned tomatoes, everything else was fresh. I did not know you had to cook the salsa, do I have to cook it and pressure can it since I used canned tomatoes? Would I be better off freezing it or can I just hot water pack it?

 

Coloring Hair After Bleaching?My daughter used a shop dye to go blonde before she uses another shop dye to go electric blue. She did the first one yesterday, is it OK for her to use the second color today?

 

Dishwasher Detergent Dispenser Not Opening Properly?Our Maytag dishwasher detergent dispenser has a wax motor to open the dispenser door. Recently, but not after every wash, at end of the wash and dry cycle we found the liquid soap had dripped down the inside door and become hardened and dishes and silverware are not fully cleaned.

 

Fixing Too Much Sugar in Sweet Potatoes?How can I fix the problem when I put too much brown sugar in my sweet potatoes? Will salt work?

 

Spiegel Sewing Machine Manual?I need a manual for a Spiegel 805B buttonhole zig-zag machine, is there anywhere to find one? Really, I just need to find out how to thread the needle in it?

 

Cheap or Free Home Improvement Materials?Does anybody know where to get cheap or free paint, interior doors, and light fixtures? We also need to know how to remove popcorn from ceiling and apply texture, without paying a fortune, we don't have.