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Making Accordion Christmas Trees - three finished trees with a tiny ball ornament on top, and pine cones and other decorations in front

Making Accordion Christmas TreesI have a project that is simply made. With scrape pieces of wood and wrapping paper, you can make a vignette of trees or just make singles to be placed throughout your space.

Yearling Bear Sightings - young black bear in the grass

Yearling Bear SightingsThis is a time we see yearling cubs wandering around our property in northeastern Pennsylvania. Mama bears birth their cubs (usually two) and nurse them in their dens their first winter. After a year old (thus the "yearling" term) in the fall the mom encourages them to leave her and forge out on their own.

Marshmallow Polar Bears - two finished bears next to a cup of chocolate with a floating, melting polar bear

Marshmallow Polar BearsI love marshmallows, so naturally I have all available sizes in my kitchen. This is a fun edible craft that uses three sizes of marshmallows to make polar bears that can be eaten as a snack, or used to float on top of hot chocolate. This is a great all-ages project!

Cooking a Turkey With a Brine

How to Make Moist Turkey With a BrineThis guide contains tips for making a moist turkey using a brine. Brining a turkey before cooking it, can help keep the meat moist and flavorful.

Using Bird Feeders for Houseplants

Using Bird Feeders for HouseplantsI picked up two inexpensive wooden bird feeders that were actually a little broken in a local department store for $1 each. I decided to use them inside my house to hold some hanging plants. I bring in a number of herbs for the winter and so window and plant space becomes an issue for me in the winter.

My Framed Jewelry Display Holder - jewelry hanging from wire

My Framed Jewelry Display HolderI have lots of frames left from wall hangings in the past. Some of them with beautiful art details were very hard to part with. So I thought of making a creative and very functional piece which also becomes art.

Christmas

Photo of Santa picking up a cookie.

10+ Santa Claus TraditionsSanta Claus is an fun part of the many families Christmas celebrations. This page has several different traditions that people people have shared.

Girl with Present

Having a Thrift Store ChristmasShopping at thrift stores can be a good way to find inexpensive gifts for family and friends. Sometimes money is tight and having a thrift store christmas is the best way to celebrate the gift giving associated with Christmas.

An outdoor evergreen tree decorated for Christmas.

Didn't Have Much At ChristmasChristmas means a lot of different things to different people. One Christmas, my husband and I were really down on our luck, but I am a firm believer in things happen for a reason. I also believe that Christmas isn't about charge cards and buying and material things.

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Family at Christmas Dinner

Celebrating the Weekend After ChristmasSometimes family schedules don't allow celebrating Christmas with everyone you would like to be there. If this sounds like your family, try celebrating the weekend after Christmas to allow for everyone's busy schedules.

Woman with Christmas Present

Helping People Who Are Alone During the HolidaysThe holidays are typically a joyous time to spend with friends and family. But for those who face spending them alone it can be a sad and lonely time. This is a guide about helping people who are alone during the holidays.

A female healthcare worker wearing a santa hat.

Gift Ideas for CoworkersThere are several occasions when you may wish to give a coworker a gift. This page features gift ideas for coworkers.

Thanksgiving

Family around the Thanksgiving table

Blessing Our Food on this Thanksgiving DayFor centuries, peoples of all religions and countries have said their own special prayers for the blessing of their food, before a meal to give thanks for the food and other good things in their lives and on their tables.

finished turkey

Oreo TurkeysThese adorable turkey treats are sure to be loved by your young Thanksgiving guest. They would be a great activity to do while you are waiting for food to cook too!

A carved turkey breast.

Cooking a Turkey Breast in the MicrowaveThis is a guide about cooking a turkey breast in the microwave. Instead of heating up your oven the next time you make a turkey breast, consider using your microwave. Keep in mind that When cooking a turkey breast in the microwave it is important to keep the meat form drying out.

Rookie Moves When Baking Your First Turkey

Rookie Moves When Baking Your First...These are all mistakes I have made over the years. After 30 or so years of cooking and eating Thanksgiving dinners, I have seen these mistakes made first hand.

A plate of turkey dinner with turkey, cranberries and mashed potatoes.

Thanksgiving Dinner Without Much MoneyThis is a guide about having a Thanksgiving dinner without much money. Not having a lot of money during the holidays can be tough. However, you can still have a nice Thanksgiving dinner when you are short on money.

A family eating Thanksgiving dinner.

Planning a Thanksgiving DinnerThis is a guide about planning a Thanksgiving dinner. There is a lot of planning when hosting a Thanksgiving dinner. Beyond the food you may be looking for decoration ideas and activities for kids.

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Nightmare Before Christmas Yarn Wreath

Nightmare Before Christmas Yarn WreathI love the movie The Nightmare Before Christmas and I wanted to have some Halloween decorations that I could use year after year, this is what I came up with.

Paper Doily Christmas Tree

Paper Doily Christmas TreeLacy paper doilies are glued in layers to create this delicate snowy tree. Learn how to make it in this short video.

Three Christmas tree treat holders made from felt.

Felt Christmas Tree Treat HoldersCreate these cute decorated tree shaped treat holders from felt. Learn how to make them in this short video.

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Felt Christmas Light Garland

Felt Christmas Light GarlandThis cute kids' craft uses felt to make a safe garland of brightly colored Christmas light bulbs on a string. Learn how to make the garland in this short video.

Felt Christmas Tree With Ornaments

Felt Christmas Tree With OrnamentsA felt Christmas tree is a cute decoration and perfect for the little ones in your life. Learn how to make your own in this step by step video.

Felt Antique Christmas Baubles

Felt Antique Christmas BaublesLet your kids decorate their own felt Christmas tree with these cute antique inspired felt baubles. Learn how to make them in this short video.

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Mozzarella and Ham Chicken Thigh on dinner plates

Mozzarella and Ham Chicken Thighs (GF)I prefer recipes that are quick and easy to prepare but this one, I will have to say, is not simple, but it is so good! When I make it, I make a lot and freeze the leftovers. They are great to reheat later for an easy meal or lunch at work. They can be quickly reheated in the microwave or served crispy by heating them in the oven.

Japanese Glazed Tofu Steak on plate

Japanese Glazed Tofu SteakThis tofu steak is so good, it will have you forgetting about meat. I'll share a couple tofu techniques with you to make sure you never have bland and squishy tofu again. I hope you will love this delicious tofu steak as much as I do!

Homemade Batchoy

Homemade BatchoyBatchoy is a noodle soup made of pork meat topped with pork cracklings and egg. This is best served during winter season, and usually served as afternoon snack.

Cauliflower Fried Rice in bowl

Cauliflower Fried RiceA less indulgent way to enjoy your favorite Chinese take out dish.

A shadowbox frame storing small packets in a pantry.

Shadowbox Frame to Organize Packaged GoodsI was forever looking for my little packaged goods. Now they are all in one place. I sat the shadowbox on four cans. For stability, you can use full cans with rocks or sand in them.

Making A Snow Globe Ornament

Making A Snow Globe OrnamentThis is the season for a lot of stores to carry glass and clear plastic ornaments. The clear ones can be used year around! This season I choose to make my friends and neighbors ornaments. Using just miniatures and fake snow you can create a comfy winter scene.

Questions

14th Birthday Party IdeasMy birthday is December 16 and I want to have a birthday party. I don't know what I should do and it will be my first one so I want it to be good. Any tips?

Repairing Nativity Scene Display LightsI have a Peanuts nativity scene display. On some of the characters all the lights are black. I assume they are blown. I have replaced all the bulbs and voila they all came back on for a millisecond, but now they are all blown again. One made it a few hours before it blew again. Anyone know what is going on with this stuff?

Using a Ninja Master Prep ProfessionalHow do I shred carrots in my Ninja Master Prep Professional chopper/blender?

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Value of Mersman Coffee Table - pedestal coffee table

Value of Mersman Coffee TableCan you give me a value for this please? It's stamped Mersman 7644.

Finding Free or Inexpensive FurnitureI am in need of furniture. I am on Social Security which is less than a $1000 a month. It pays my bills with nothing left over. My health is not all that great. I really need furniture can you please help me?

Refreshing Old Boo Boo BagsI have 4 pre-made bags that no longer hold heat or cold. Can I open them, dump out the old filler and replace with new? I am not sure what is in there, but I think I would replace with rice.

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13th Birthday Party Ideas for Girls

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Getting Dental Work w/o Insurance

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11th Birthday Party Ideas for Girls

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Roof Repair for Low Income Homeowners

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Finding Roof Repair Assistance for Seniors

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Repairing a Washer That Won't Drain or Spin

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What Are Hedge Apples Good For?

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Selling Trees on Your Land for Lumber

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How to Remove Ink from Leather

Moldy bread.

Preventing Mold on Bread

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Getting Rid of Fleas in Human Hair

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Recycling Old Trophies

A pile of soap scraps in a shower.

Making a Bar of Soap from Soap Scraps

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Removing Pet Urine Stains from Hardwood Floors

Patterns in manila files with envelop in plastic bag taped to outside.

Storing Sewing Patterns

Two wood dressers.

Organizations That Help Low Income Families Get Free Furniture

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Keeping a Trailer Warm

Hardwood Floor

Cleaning Pet Urine Odor From Hardwood Floors

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Getting Rid of a Musty Smell in the Basement

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Removing Urine Odors from a Couch

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Determining a Reasonable Cleaning Rate

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Rodent Odor in Walls and Vents

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cigarette odors in a car

Removing Cigarette Smoke Odors from a Car

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Removing Dye Transfers from Clothing

Bathtub Diverter Spout

Repairing a Bathtub Spout Diverter

Clearing a Clogged Bathtub Drain, Pulling Hair From Clogged Drain

Clearing a Clogged Bathtub Drain

open washing machine

Spin Cycle Not Working on Washer

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Real Estate Business Name Ideas

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Removing Rust Stains from a Bathtub

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Cleaning Hardwood Floors

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Cleaning Urine Stains from a Mattresses

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Removing Toilet Bowl Stains

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Cleaning Love Bugs from Cars

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Identifying Little Black Biting Bugs

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Name Ideas for a Cleaning Business

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Painting Walls in a Mobile Home

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Using Online Accelerated Reading Tests

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Cleaning the Burners on a Gas Stove

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Removing Gasoline and Diesel Fuel Odors From Clothing

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Making a Window More Private

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Keeping Your Windshield Free of Snow and Ice

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Cleaning Gasoline from Car Carpet

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Finding a Veterinarian That Accepts Payments

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