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Hello,
Here's today's featured request:
Balancing Work and Family
I have a two year old beautiful daughter and another child on the way. I love my job, but it breaks my heart when my little girl cries for me to stay home with her so we can be together all day. I really need some fun filled ideas as to what I can do to have the best of both worlds, but also still have that check coming in to help support my family. I appreciate any advice.
Somer from Enid, OK
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Susan
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| "Stained Glass" Letters
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Directions:1. Draw and cut a letter or other shape from black construction paper. The sample uses the first initial of the maker. Glue this shape to the back of a deli lid. This will be your silhouette. 2. Cut colorful tissue paper into small squares. Spread glue over the back of the lid, one section at a time, and lay squares of tissue paper into the glue. Overlap the tissue paper colors and continue until the back of the lid is entirely covered. The tissue paper will also cover the black silhouette. 3. Place a line of glitter glue into the depression around the edge of the lid. 4. Cut a length of yarn and knot the ends together to make a hanger. Tape the knot to the back of the lid, at the top. 5. Allow the glue to dry and hang your design in a sunny window. By Marie E. Cecchini from West Dundee, IL Post Feedback: Click Here |
| Montague's Cactus Jack (Bulldog)
Monty loves to wrestle with my husband and me and play with our Pekinese, Yoda. He also enjoys picking on Bobby, our elderly Toy Poodle. By Michelle Olivas from Lompoc, CA Post Feedback: Click Here |
| Chair Seats Made of Old Belts
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Today's Tips
| Smashing Cans Flat To Save Space
We used to do this when I was a child and, to this day, I still do it for two reasons. When I open a can of food, after I empty it, I cut out the other end and put the lid inside then step on it to mash it flat. This saves space in the trash can and keeps you from cutting fingers on the loose lid in the trash when you smash the trash with your hand to make more room. Post Feedback: Click Here |
| Free Printable Medical ID Card
Get a free printable medical ID and information card. https://online.statefarm.com/apps/medicalcard/medical_card.asp You do not have to belong to State Farm to get this. Great to carry in your purse or wallet. By IMAQT1962 from ILLINOIS Post Feedback: Click Here |
| Quick Paint Touch Ups
Did you already clean your paint brushes but notice you missed a spot? Don't dirty a paint brush for a small touch up. Just use a q-tip and toss it when you are finished. Post Feedback: Click Here |
| Hanging Craft Projects
This tip helps you get craft projects out of the way while you are not working on them. Put all the patterns and other supplies for a craft craft project in a plastic grocery bag with handles. Then slip each handle of the grocery bag over a clothes hanger and hang it a closet. You can cross the handles so the bag won't slip off the hanger. If the handles still have a tendency to slip, secure them with clothespins. Post Feedback: Click Here |
| Preparing Lettuce
Instead of cutting lettuce with a knife, tear it with your fingers. It will help prevent the edges from browning. Post Feedback: Click Here |
| Eggnog Instead Of Cream In Coffee
Last year, they had eggnog coffee at Starbucks, and we liked it so much we tried it at home! Just add store-bought eggnog to your own coffee. And maybe some extra cinnamon and nutmeg. Yum! (A good way to get the eggnog taste without oodles of calories, too!) Post Feedback: Click Here |
| Brownie Sundaes
I tried to cut brownies before they had cooled, and ended up with a crumbled-up mess. Instead of throwing it away, I added a generous spoonful of crumbles to a bowl of vanilla ice cream, topped with chocolate syrup, and called it "Brownie Sundaes". It was a huge hit! Post Feedback: Click Here |
| Disguise Valuables As Mayonnaise
A good hiding place for your valuables or money is to spray the inside of a mayonnaise jar white and store in the refrigerator or pantry with your valuables inside. No thief has ever stolen mayonnaise unless they were very hungry. Post Feedback: Click Here |
| Decorate Free Pocket Calendars For A Personal Touch
Just got a free pocket calendar for 2007 from a freebie site (looked around for giveaways - but had to send for one). Since it comes with advertising, I customized it by glueing on pictures from my art museum brochure on the cover, back and front. Then I covered the cover with a scrap of clear contact paper. Voila! a 2007 pocket calendar, almost gratis! Post Feedback: Click Here |
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| Cleaning Fiberglass Tubs and Showers
I am trying to find a way to clean hard water from my fiberglass shower. Has anyone discovered a secret? Post Feedback: Click Here |
| Getting Rid of Warts
I need some ideas on how to get rid of warts. My son (29) is begining to get warts on his hands and a few on his legs. Any ideas will be greatly appreciated. Post Feedback: Click Here |
| Flower Arrangement Instructions
I am looking for step by step instructions on how to make a fresh, silk and dried flower arrangements using the floral and dry foam. Also, where can I get supplies at a discount price? Post Feedback: Click Here |
| Bags of Candy With Sayings
I am looking for sayings to use on baggies i.e. "M and M menopause pills". It s hard to explain but I saw them at a fundraiser. You have a poem then in the baggy is candy of some sort that goes with the saying. Post Feedback: Click Here |
| Washing Your Hair With Hard Water
Does anyone know of a good way to neutralize the effects hard water has on hair? Our water here is very hard and my hair seems damaged from it, even the color gets a reddish tint to it only a week or two after I color it (usually medium ash blonde) Post Feedback: Click Here |
| How can I increase my weight?
How can I increase my weight? Post Feedback: Click Here |
| How long does it take to defrost a turkey?
How long does it take to defrost a 20 lb turkey? Post Feedback: Click Here |
| Chili is Too Spicy
I made chili and it is too hot. What can I add to make it less spicy? Post Feedback: Click Here |
| Buying Corn Silk Skin Brightener
What happened to corn silk skin brightener? Post Feedback: Click Here |
| My Parakeet Is Gagging Herself
My parakeet seems to be gagging herself and vomiting. She positions herself under her perch, one foot on the bottom of the cage, one on the perch and she sticks one 'toe' down her throat until gooey half digested food strings out of her mouth. Has anyone else experienced this? Post Feedback: Click Here |
| Cleaning Levelor Blinds
What is the best way to clean Levelor blinds? My small blinds get VERY dusty and the ones in the kitchen are dirty from cooking. I have 38 windows, so need an easy way to get these blinds sparkling clean. I can't go without blinds as I live in a subdivision and have neighbors who could see in. Post Feedback: Click Here |
| Fingernails Splitting
I have had a problem for about a month with my fingernails on my right hand only. I am right handed. They started splitting and peeling. As soon as they started splitting I trimmed them straight across as if not I would find myself snagging material, etc. and then they would split even more. It is to the point now that my nails are trimmed down to the quick and they hurt. I spoke with an esthetician and she suggested that I purchase a nail covering product that does not contain formaldehyde and see if that helps. It did not. Post Feedback: Click Here |
| Carino's Olive Oil Recipe
Does anyone know what seasonings are in the olive oil that is served with the bread at Carinos? How do you make it at home? Post Feedback: Click Here |
| Balancing Work and Family
I have a two year old beautiful daughter and another child on the way. I love my job, but it breaks my heart when my little girl cries for me to stay home with her so we can be together all day. I really need some fun filled ideas as to what I can do to have the best of both worlds, but also still have that check coming in to help support my family. I appreciate any advice. Post Feedback: Click Here |
| Young Pit Bull Puppy
My pitbull pup Rocky is 3 weeks old when I got him, I have been told by many peole that he is too young and he is going to die. I have also been told that with proper training and socialization he will be just fine. What tips can you give me on this topic and what info can you tell me about what i should feed him since he is so young. Post Feedback: Click Here |
| Sanding Tips
We have a lot of sanding to do in our basement, any hints on getting it done faster and not having such a mess! Post Feedback: Click Here |
| Latex Paint Stain on Jeans
How do I get latex paint out of a new pair of jeans? Post Feedback: Click Here |
| Finding Cat Pee Stains
There is the terrible odor in my house and garage. I have caught the cat peeing in the past. When we returned from vacation it smells terrible. How do I find out where the cat has sprayed or is peeing? Post Feedback: Click Here |
| Scuff Marks on Wood Floors
How do you remove dark shoe scuff marks from wood doors? Post Feedback: Click Here |
| Storing Cooked Turkey
How long will cooked turkey last in fridge? Post Feedback: Click Here |
| Substitute for Capers
I am looking for a substitute for capers. Post Feedback: Click Here |
| Cocoa Butter for Eczema
I have eczema. I was wondering if you can use cocoa butter to help with eczema. I researched it on the internet but they wouldn't say what type of cocoa butter to buy. Can cocoa butter help with eczema? If so, what type of cocoa butter can i use? Post Feedback: Click Here |
| "Sweet Sixteen" Corsages
How did they used to make "sweet sixteen" corsages? Post Feedback: Click Here |
| Problems Washing Red Clothing
Every time I wash any red clothes, they come out of the dryer with a blue tie dye all over them. I keep all reds together in a separate load and use Tide. Some of the clothing is very expensive and this is quite frustrating. We have well water. I'm not sure if that has anything to do with it. If anyone has any tips on keeping reds red I would appreciate it!! Post Feedback: Click Here |
| Buying an Eraser Block
Where can I buy the pure-aid eraser block? Post Feedback: Click Here |
| Recipes Using Shrimp Bisque
I have a few cans of shrimp bisque. Other than using them as the directions suggest would anyone out there have any other recipe suggestions? Thank you. Post Feedback: Click Here |
| Problems Making Fudge
What can I do to get my fudge to get hard on a rainy day? Post Feedback: Click Here |
| Crafty Uses For Plastic Baby Food Containers
My daughter has been saving plastic baby food containers for me. I volunteer at a crisis nursery and I would like to have a craft project for preschool children with which I can use these containers. Anyone out there with ideas? Post Feedback: Click Here |
| What Should I Feed My Dog?
I have a minpin/chihuahua 4 1/2 months. I would like to know what are different things that I can feed her. I was told to keep a dog on dry food for life but then I came across something on the internet about commercial dog foods can kill your dog 8.3 years before time. Of course, this person was selling a cook book of recipes that he has for dogs but I'm still wondering is there any truth to that. Post Feedback: Click Here |
| Removing Air From an Air Mattress
How do you remove excess air from an air mattress that you're trying to fold and put back in the box? We have a queen-size Aerobed that lifts high off the floor, so it must have several chambers. We've tried suctioning the air out with a vacuum cleaner hose to no avail. Any suggestions? Post Feedback: Click Here |
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| Get a Jump Start On Your Taxes
By IRS.gov Earlier is better when it comes to working on your taxes. Taxpayers are encouraged to get a head start on tax preparation, especially since early filers avoid the last minute rush and get their refunds sooner. Read More: Click Here |
How do I make my own compost?
Question:How do I make my own compost? Alamuki from Tacoma, WAAnswer:Alamuki,Composting doesn't have to be complicated. There are really no hard and fast rules, but here are some tips for getting started. Read More: Click Here |
| The All-American Selections for 2007
By Ellen Brown In 1932, a seed producer named W. Ray Hastings proposed the idea of All-American Selections as a way for home gardeners to learn which new varieties of vegetables and flowers are truly improved each year. Only the seed of new, previously unsold varieties of flowers and vegetables would be grown throughout North America, with the results then assessed by skilled, impartial judges. All-American Selections has conducted trials and selected winners every year since it was founded in 1932. Instead of advertising the winners, it relies on consumer magazines, newspapers, garden clubs and extension agents to introduce AAS Winners to the gardening public. Here are the winners for 2007. Read More: Click Here |
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Deli lids and scraps of tissue paper can make beautiful "stained glass" window decorations for your kid's room.
Crafting Time: about 20 - 30 minutes
Monty, aka Montague's Cactus Jack is a 3 year old Bulldog. We searched breeders throughout the U.S. and found him 3 years ago. We originally were going to get one of his litter mates, but Monty chose us.
Make a chair seat from old belts! I used as many leather belts as I got after my mom died a couple years ago and wove them onto where the seat was missing from this chair. I secured each end of the belt onto the wood with upholstery tacks.
