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| Charlie Brown Costume
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Google "Charlie Brown" and print a copy of his famous shirt as a model. Place cardboard inside shirt to keep two sides from touching. Using the black fabric pen, draw design onto shirt. Let dry. Draw curl onto forehead using eye liner. Viola! Optional: Purchase a toy Snoopy doll as an accessory. By Carrie Snider from Yakima, WA Post Feedback: Click Here | |
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| Winner Sexiest Division
This picture is from senior exercise Halloween party today. I am the Halloween Trick and my friend, who likes to ham it up, is Halloween PIMP. We won sexiest division! Always a FUN TIME. By Syd from Dunkirk, MD Post Feedback: Click Here | |
| Crayola Costumes
For Halloween this year, my department got together and made our costumes and decorations. We decided to be crayons. The total cost per costume was $5 and for decorations we spent $9 total. That's me in the pink! By Cindy from Albuquerque, NM Post Feedback: Click Here | |
| Toyo-Mikado (Japanese Spitz)
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Today's Tips
Picking a Pineapple
Question:I have a pineapple plant that is fully matured and the pineapple is ripe. How do I actually "pick it"?Hardiness Zone: 10a SMOODY from SACRAMENTO, CA Answer:Smoody,Just grab it by the leaves and twist it to break it off from the stem. Timing is important when picking pineapples, because once they are removed from the stem they will not ripen any further or get any sweeter. The outer shell color isn't always a good indicator of ripeness, in fact a pineapple can be completely green on the outside and still be ripe. Size isn't necessarily an indicator either. It just means that you have more pineapple that isn't ripe if you pick it too soon. Start by selecting a pineapple that is fresh and plumb. The leaves should be green and fall off easily when you tug on them. Most ripe pineapples will have a pale orange complexion and the bottom of the fruit will have a pleasant, sweet smell. They are best when eaten immediately after being harvested, but will keep longer if stored in the refrigerator. Ellen Post Feedback: Click Here |
| Progressive Thanksgiving Dinner Idea
With three adult children and their spouses going to in-laws for an early dinner, I decided to have a progressive dinner for them. I would prepare the main course and take out trays would be available in case of overeating at the in-laws' homes. One of the other children would have the hors d'oeuvres, which we would begin with after they visited the in-laws. These food items would be light eating. At the end would be the "dessert home" which would be the last place to visit and enjoy the holiday as a family. Post Feedback: Click Here |
| Shoveling Snow
Instead of lifting snow, try to push it as much as possible. When you need to lift a shovel full of snow, be sure to bend your knees and keep your back straight. Post Feedback: Click Here |
| Internet Spell Checker
Spell check doesn't work for internet boxes like we use to post our tips here but I found some freeware that does. It's ieSpell. Look it up on Google, download and enjoy! (Note - it's free for personal use only.) By pam from Los Angeles Editor's Note: Here is the link for the download. It is only for Internet Explorer. http://www.iespell.com/download.php Post Feedback: Click Here |
| Cinnamon Roll Tip
When making cinnamon rolls, instead of cutting the roll into segments with a knife, which tends to squish them, just cut a length of dental floss or heavy thread about 10 or 12 inches long. Slide it under the roll, wrap over the top and around the roll, cross the ends and pull to tighten. As it tightens, it will very neatly slice the roll. This will also work with cake rolls and jelly rolls. Post Feedback: Click Here |
| Gift Advice For Teachers
Well, people are getting ready for Christmas and Hanukkah. So I thought I would put in my 2 cents. I work 2 jobs, 1 as a nurse and 1 as a student assistant in a classroom. There are some folks out there that are very thoughtful and we appreciate them. I am not complaining, mind you, but I would like to offer some suggestions. Post Feedback: Click Here |
| Use Dry Lettuce For Salads
Let lettuce dry completely before adding dressing to it. Dressing clings better to dry lettuce. Post Feedback: Click Here |
| Getting The Right Shoelace Length
In case you ever got to the store and remembered you needed shoelaces but forgot what length, here is a tried and true formula. Count the number of holes on EACH side of your shoe, than multiply that number by 3. That's the number of inches to buy! Post Feedback: Click Here |
| Growing Vegetables From Seeds
When slicing tomatoes or peppers, I always slice them on a paper towel. Any and all seeds that fall onto the paper towel, I set aside for a couple of weeks and let dry out and then bury the entire paper towel in my flower bed and water as I water other plants in existing bed. Within a few days, seeds will sprout and voila! you have vegetable plants. Post Feedback: Click Here |
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| Nail Polish Stains on Jeans
My daughter spilled nail polish on two pair of her denim jeans? She's tried to clean them w/a fabric cleaner, I suggested using nail polish remover neither worked - any suggestions? Post Feedback: Click Here |
| Removing Gum From Your Car's Interior
How do I remove gum from a truck seat that is cloth? Post Feedback: Click Here |
| Selling Extra Craft Supplies
I am 64 and have accumulated a LOT of supplies for sewing and crafting that I now am needing to downsize. Partly because I am no longer able to do some of the activities,and partly because of lack of space. Everything is in excellent condition, but I do not want to donate it to the local thrift store. My question is this; do any of you have any suggestions on how to downsize? Pperhaps even ways of selling some of my things. What would you suggest for ways of advertising? I have tried selling them at my garage sales to no avail. I am really frustrated! Post Feedback: Click Here |
| 99th Birthday Party Ideas
The grand and great grandchildren are hosting a birthday party for my 99 year old grandmother in January 2007. I'm looking for a location (Inland Empire California area) with kitchen facilities (we'd like to cook ourselves). I'm also looking for party ideas, centerpieces something other than flowers. Any ideas? We are on a budget as the grands and greats range from 25-52 years old with families. Post Feedback: Click Here |
| Name Tag on Suede
A namebadge was stuck on my suede jacket. I need something to remove the adhesive. Post Feedback: Click Here |
| Tennessee Parade Help
We are organizing a parade (11/18) for kids at a local orphanage. We are in need of materials and/or labor. No theme. Parade at 10 a.m. Also would love a marching band or drum line. Post Feedback: Click Here |
| Nail Polish on a Wood Table
Is there a way to repair a nail polish remover spill on a wood kitchen table? Post Feedback: Click Here |
| Painting Faux Finish Cabinets
My cabinets are compressed board with a faux walnut finish, how can I paint them a color? Post Feedback: Click Here |
| How can I stop my nails from splitting?
How can I stop my nails from splitting? Post Feedback: Click Here |
| Vomit on a Leather Couch
I am looking for advice to get the smell of vomit out of a leather couch? My 20 month old was sick on our leather couch and I have washed it with different cleaners but I can still smell it when I go to sit down. It's not a nice smell. I am a little embarassed to have anyone come over in fear they smell it. Does anyone have any ideas or suggestions? Post Feedback: Click Here |
| Painting Walls in a Mobile Home
How should mobile home wallboard be treated before painting? Post Feedback: Click Here |
| Knifty Knitter Mittens Pattern
I am looking for a mittens pattern for kids using the knifty knitter. Post Feedback: Click Here |
| Cleaning Bird Droppings Off Painted Walls
What can I use to clean a painted wall that has bird poop stuck on it without removing the paint? Post Feedback: Click Here |
| Cleaning Crystal
How do you clean and polish crystal? Post Feedback: Click Here |
| Make Your Own Bean Bag Chairs
Is it possible to make your own bean bag chairs? Post Feedback: Click Here |
| Golden Birthday Party Ideas
My daughter will be celebrating her golden birthday this year. She will be 6th on the 6th day and it's 2006 in the 12th month. Any ideas of what I should do? Help, I am clueless. Post Feedback: Click Here |
| Homemade Onion Rings
How do you make homemade onion rings? Post Feedback: Click Here |
| Golden Birthday Gifts
My Boyfiend will be 23 on the 23rd of this month so it is his golden birthday. I am just no quite sure what to get him. I was thinking of some funny things like gold boxer and the movie "Austin Powers Gold memeber". But what else can i do? More funny things? And is there anything serious that would be good for this? Post Feedback: Click Here |
| Burgundy Drapes
I have burgundy drapes and dark rose carpet. What color should I use for the walls? Post Feedback: Click Here |
| Burnt Baked Beans in a Pan
Baked Beans left on too long have burnt the bottom of a Stainless Steel pan with copper middle. A thin black hardish sludge remains! Help. Mum will kill me! Post Feedback: Click Here |
| Removing Nail Polish From a Sofa
I believe it is cotton. I tried nail polish remover, and although it did not remove the color on the fabric butit didn't remove the nail polish either. Any suggestions you may have would be greatly appreciated! Post Feedback: Click Here |
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Our little boy doesn't have much hair, and we love the Charlie Brown holiday specials, so it was a natural fit for a cheap and easy Halloween costume.
This is a cute little reminder that anyone can carry. It is simple enough for children, but also interesting enough for grown-ups. It should take between 30 and 60 minutes to complete.
Toyo-Mikado, Japanese spitz of the hill!
