June 13, 2017

Steamed FiddleheadsFiddleheads are a fern that are harvested as a vegetable. They are full of vitamin A and C as well as a good source of fibre and omega 3 fatty acids. They are a spring time vegetable that taste very similar to asparagus. I am steaming these but fiddleheads can also be used in soup, salad and pastas.

 

Baked Spaghetti with Mushroom Cream SauceSpaghetti is the family's favorite dish. We all love it cheesy and creamy but garnishing it with grated cheese won't satisfy them. So I decided to make the white sauce that's usually topped in baked spaghetti and added some mushrooms, hotdog and ham for an extra twist to the recipe.

 

Shortcut Savings with your Cell PhoneWe all use our cell phones to text and call, access the internet, take photos, and keep track of appointments. But did you know that camera can be valuable for more than preserving photos?

 

Pennant Flag Wall DecorHere is a very inexpensive, easy to make pennant flag wall banner decor for a kids room, nursery, or playroom. It is safe to hang on the wall and is made with just felt!

 

Crocheted Yo Yo Place MatWith some yarn, hook, and a darning needle you can make a nice place mat.

 

Buzz Buddleia As StandardMy two year old dwarf butterfly bush is coming along nicely. I am training it in the classic 'standard' form. By the end of the season, I should have twenty or so, more.

 

Frame of Shades for Father's DayI made this for Father's Day because my papa places his sunglasses and eyeglasses everywhere. I mean everywhere, he has nowhere specific to put those glasses. They are scattered all over and sometimes he won't even remembered where he put a pair. Try this one!

 

Support for a Leaning FenceIf your fence is leaning over, but still in decent condition, both you and your neighbor can use wood to lean the fence up on both sides. We had leftover wood, so we cut a small piece and then screwed it to the fence, then used a longer piece of wood at an angle for support. This method has been holding up for over a year!

 

Wipe Down Gasket in Washer After UseI wipe down the inside rubber gasket of my washer thoroughly dry immediately after each use with a cotton towel to prevent mold, mildew, and smells. If you do not, bacteria and mold will grow.

 

Get Every Last Drop out of Your BottlesI always store my bottles upside down, but a bit still remains. I hold the bottle by the bottom, and move it quickly in a circular motion. The centrifugal force allows all the remaining contents to drift to the bottom, enabling me to use it all.

 

Keep Gardening Interesting - Hibiscus BloomOmniscience would have to be very boring. The real mystery here is what drives this plant to make a last ditch effort to continue its own kind. In its final hours, with the rest of the plant almost gone, it produced one of the largest flowers of its lifetime.

 

The Pristine Rose In Bud FormI was at the checkout with this reduced by 60%, 'Pristine' rose, when an attractive, very refined lady mentioned that she had been looking everywhere for this particular variety. I told her there were a couple left on a bargain rack. She was ecstatic! Unsure of where she should look, I walked with her to the rack.

 

Thrifty Nail BrightenerI am now 54 so my nails are not as bright as they were when I was younger. After many years of wearing nail varnish and false nails, they have yellowed a bit. I came up with a little idea when I bought a new illuminator powder.

 

Use Old Panty Hose to Tie Up PlantsCut up your old panty hose into strips and use them to tie up your veggie and garden plants. This is a page about use old panty hose to tie up plants.

 

Spoon for Peeling GingerThis is a simple tip for everyone. When peeling of ginger, you can use a spoon. It peels it easily and it is very safe, unlike when you use a knife. Just try it!

 

Cardinal or Night Owl?It took a bit of editing to get this fella to this point of visibility. But, he actually was sitting there, wide awake, way past his bed time. I wonder what was going on. Maybe the missus was having another migraine?

 

Label Office Stuff with Your NameAvoid losing your office supplies and tools by putting labels on them. It is an inevitable situation where you or your office mate tend to forget who actually owns the said stuff.

 

Caring for a Dehydrated and Malnourished Puppy?I found a 4mo old puppy, dehydrated and malnourished. What should I do? The The vet is closed today.

 

Finding a Cover for an Extra Wide Seat Cuddler Recliner?I recently bought an Ashley Toletta extra wide seat cuddler recliner and need a cover to protect it. After searching multiple websites I've had no luck. "Large" recliner covers are not large enough, loveseat covers don't adapt for reclining function, and reclining loveseat covers are split for dual reclining.

 

Dyeing Balayage Blonde Back to Brown?I have been growing my hair out after dyeing it blonde from brown and recently (two days ago) I got q balayage done to blend my roots. I would really like to dye my hair back to brown now. How long should I wait? Can I do so later this week or will that be too much damage?

 

What Is Eating My Pepper Plant Leaves?I have a bunch of pepper plants and something is eating the leaves of off. I can never find the culprit, I think it happens at night because I never see any bugs or worms on my plants, I have tomato plants right next to the pepper plants and they are untouched. What could be doing this?

 

Value of Catholic Encyclopedia by Robert Appleton?I have the 1911 Catholic Encyclopedia by Robert Appleton. How many books are in this set and are they worth anything.

 

Value of Mersman Side Table?I have this Mersman side table and am considering what to do with it. Is Mersman furniture worth anything? Would it be better to restain the whole thing or would it lose value if I restain the top and paint the bottom? I can't find any info about Mersman, so I'm kind of at a loss.

 

15th Birthday Party Decor?I'm going to be having my 15th birthday party in mid July. It's not a quinceañera just something more simple. I bought my dress; it's short lace sparkly black and beige. The problem is that I don't know what decor and centerpieces would match because I don't want everything to be black and gold.

 

What Breed Is My Dog?What breed?

 

Re-dyeing Hair?I dyed my hair a honey blond and it didn't turn out as light as I wanted it. How long do I need to wait to re-dye it lighter?

 

Cleaning Swimming Pool?I have this cloud in the center of my pool that I can't get to settle to the bottom so I can vacuum it. I have used Shock and Flock It and use a clarifier also. Any help in solving this would be great.

 

Preventing Fleas and Ticks on Dogs?I have been seeing fleas on my dogs. Even though they are bathed regularly, fleas and ticks are still there. Any sugestions on how to remove and avoid them?

 

15th Birthday Party Ideas?My 15th birthday is in July and I don't know what to do for a party. Does anyone have any ideas? I'm a girl and I either want to have a small party of like max 10 people or a bigger one. Thanks for the help.

 

New Rescue Dog Not Pooping?My mother and I just bought a a dog from a nice lady. She said her friend's ex left her tied to their fence. She is a 7 year old Shih Tzu mix (probably poodle as well). That being said she got fleas pretty badly which we are taking care of. When I walk her she goes pee, but she won't poop.

 

Information on Swivel Boy Lawn Mower?We recently came across this old Swivel Boy lawn mower and cannot find out any information about it. It only has three wheels. It is very different. Any information is greatly appreciated.

 

Value of Seymour Mann Dolls?I can't find anything about this set, maybe you can help? The are Seymour Mann, Megan and Mike dolls. They are sitting on a bench with gift boxes on their knees. At least I need a value.