June 11, 2006

Breed Information: Doberman PinscherThe Doberman Pinscher is a medium-sized dog with an elegant, sculpted line and a sleek, powerful physique.

 

Growing Lemon VerbenaA guide for growing Lemon Verbena. The small lavender-colored flower clusters along the woody stems of lemon verbena are not particularly showy, but the herb is worth growing just for its foliage.

 

Breed Information: German Shorthair...The German Shorthaired Pointer is an all-purpose hunting dog with keen scenting abilities. This breed is fast and agile and demonstrates power, endurance and eagerness in the field.

 

Freezing CarrotsA Guide to Freezing Carrots. Fresh carrots may lose some of their crisp texture during freezing but will still be good for cooking. Select young, tender, medium length carrots free from cracks and dryness. Small carrots are usually the most tender.

 

Growing: LovageA guide to growing lovage. Every part of lovage, with the exception of the small, umbel-shaped yellow flowers, can be harvested and utilized in medicinal, culinary or cosmetic ways.

 

Bath Powder Recipe?I am looking for a "make your own" recipe for scented bath powder. What are the ingredients in baby powder to make your own?

 

Decorating a Picnic Pavilion?I need ideas to help turn a 40 x 30 picnic pavilion into a beautiful place for a wedding reception. The hall is a Lions club in a somewhat rural community. I need help to pull it together.

 

Exercises for Confined Quarters?I travel with my husband frequently in an 18 wheeler. It is quite confined quarters and I was wondering if anyone knows of exercises that I can do. I am trying to slim down the waistline, stomach, hips, buttocks and thighs.

 

Daughter-In-Law Won't Accept Used Items?I need a little advice here. I have a daughter-in-law who is due with our first grandchild. She grew up more fortunate than our children. I bought several things in really good shape at a garage sale but was told by her that she only wants new stuff, she doesn't want anything used by someone else. How do i handle a situation like this?

 

Sunless Tanning Lotion Reviews?I am looking for a good sunless tanning lotion that has a natural color and that gives you color very quickly, I have been using coppertone endless summer but would like to try a new one. I would appreciate any suggestions.

 

Hair Product Stains on Microfiber?I have a microfiber sofa and the back is stained with hair product. How do I clean it? I have not attempted to clean it yet. I also notice that the material on the seats is wrinkled. Is this normal??

 

Permanent Marker on Formica?How do I remove sharpie permanent marker off of a formica table top?

 

Rock Cakes Recipe?My grandmother used to make what she called Rock Cakes or Rock Buns for us, anybody know what I'm talking about? Can you please post the recipe?

 

Blood Stain on a Dress?How can I get a drop of dried blood out of a pink dress?

 

Sports Theme Birthday Party?I am planning a 7th birthday party for my son. He likes baseball, football, and basketball. I have decorations with a sports theme for his party. I have some plates, cups, napkins with the different balls all over them. But, I need help with some other things. I need help find things for the goody bags that are sports related.

 

Grilled Barbecued Spareribs?If anyone has a recipe for barbecued spareribs, i would love to have it. If it isn't too much trouble can you tell me all steps involved, as I am not very experienced with chicken or ribs. I usually just cooks burgers and hot dogs.

 

Brownie Style Chocolate Cake Recipe?Does anyone have a chocolate cake recipe that is similar to the Betty Crocker's brownie mix? I am looking for a dense dark chocolate cake.

 

Heating Oil Smell on Luggage?My house uses heating oil to heat the water and house. They came out to service the furnace which is in the same room as the laundry room. We store our luggage and backpacks down there as well. After the company serviced the furnace, all our backpacks and luggage smell like heating oil (strong gasoline odor). It also seems like there is a greasy film on our stuff.

 

Removing Odors From Jar Lids?I'd like to save some glass jars that pickles, salsa, tomato sauces, etc. come in, but I can't get rid of the odor on the lids. I've tried soaking them in baking soda, bleach, etc., but I haven't come up with anything that will eliminate the smell.