Making Your Own Coffee Packets?
I like the idea of sewing them. Id use old cotton fabric and make a long tube. As you add the right amount to the tube, shake it down and sew 2 rows of stitches close together. Add another bit of coffee and make 2 more rows. When youre finished with that tube...
Low Cost Insulin for Cats?
tgennesue is right. A veterinarian will write you a scrip and you can fill it at the drug store. The cost should be very low since youre dealing with such a small animal. Just ask him/her. Its not a problem.
Organizing Papers?
My husband had me follow his procedure when I worked for him and weve carried it through after his retirement. He has 3 baskets on his desk top. Theyre labeled To Be Paid, To Be Filed, and For Review. The incoming mail goes in the For Review basket until he...
Decorating the Deck for My Wedding?
You could rent/buy/borrow some young trees (plant them later!) and string them with twinkle lights and cover the pots with fabric that matches your color scheme. If there is a railing along the deck it would be pretty to string those same lights down the rail...
Top 10 Tips for Cost Efficient Flower...
Thanks for the info! Another thing thatIve learned the hard way is to plant natives rather than whats pushed by the nursery and those things you cant live without. If they cant survive in your area youll do without anyway when they die.
Uses for CDs?
Ive seen them hung in trees to scare birds when fruit is ripening. Ive also seen them hanging in trees outside at Christmas as ornaments.
Covering Glass on Doors?
If he wont let her make holes or stick stuff on I doubt hell let her paint the glass. My sister has a west facing picture window and she has a roll up screen hanging on the edge of her house to help with the sun heat. Maybe your sister could do something like...
Preventing Soap Scum on a Tub?
Ive read that the liquid soaps dont cause soap scum. Thats all I use now but my darling husband wont/cant give up his Ivory so I cant tell if thats true.
Using Juice in Canned Fruit
Thats a great idea to make ice cubes and add those to tea! I freeze or can almost all our fruit and add only a tablespoon of sugar so the juice is really juce. My husbnad usually just drinks it but it sounds good to make ice cubes. Ill try it!
Uses for Bread Heels
I make bread sticks from ours when we have spaghetti. I butter the slice, sprinkle w/garlic powder, slice into strips and toast in the oven. My husband loves bread pudding so Ill try this, too.
How To Keep Deer and Rabbits From Eating Your Plants?
Most of those of us who live way out where the deer and other creatures roam just cage anything we dont want destroyed. Sort of takes away from the beauty of the thing but at least it lives.
Substituting Sour Cream for Oil in Cake Mix?
I always use applesauce instead of oil and my cakes are very good. I just use an equal amount and bake as usual. Sour cream is very fattening, but then so is cake, I guess.
Preventing Clothes from Shrinking?
Something is too hot - either the water or the dryer. Wash on cold or warm and if you need to dry in the dryer for wrinkle prevention, do so on low and get them out while still damp...except towels and sheets. You can hang shirts and let them finish drying...
Finding a Job That Will Pay for School?
My son goes to college and works at Dutch Brothers. He makes min. wage but the tips are often more per hour than his pay so this makes a fairly good wage for him. Theyre very good about working around his schedule.
Transplanting Vegetable Seedlings?
I think if you just planted them last week it should be ok to move them now. I believe it will be better than waiting.
Which Breeds Make Good Service Dogs?
Golden Retrievers are wonderful service dogs. I was in a class with two deaf people and they had goldens. Each said they had owned a couple of them and wouldnt consider another breed. A blind friend has a golden. They are very kind and patient and will obey...
Cleaning and Organizing My House?
Ok, if youre not ready to take takelbabays advice maybe this will fit your needs. Start with 1 room. Have 3 bags or boxes ready. Label them Garbage, Goodwill, and Keep. Leave your emotions in another room so you can put SOMETHING in the garbage and goodwill...
Baby is Not Crawling?
Honey, with 3 others you should be glad you dont have him to run after yet! I can see many have told you that not all babies crawl or crawl after they walk. Hes just being himself! My youngest (last of 9) wanted to be unique all his life. Maybe thats what this...
Painting One Wall a Different Color?
Just for a change. I just painted 1 wall of my living room. The other 3 walls are an off-white and I wanted something to perk it up. I like the off-white but just wanted ...something. The wall I painted faces east and has 3 floor to almost ceiling windows each...
Puppy is Acting Naughty?
Dont allow him to bite you! Tell him NO very sharply and thump him on the nose. Give him his own toys to play with and dont give him old socks or any of your clothing or shoes. He cant tell whats old (his) and new (yours). He needs some more activity and play...
Making a Sippy Cup Bungee?
Well, Ive never seen one but in addition to being a dangerous thing it also sounds like a way to encourage the child to throw again and again. I know I lived in the dark ages but when my boys were small I would pick the cup up a couple of times and tell them...
Gifts for Teachers?
I can see that youve recieved some good ideas already and I would like to reinforce that something the child makes is especially appreciated. A gift certificate for a restaurant is great but might be too spendy for so many. I vote for a handmade card by the...
Children's Gift Ideas for Mother's Day?
I always liked gift certificates for a special chore that was always mine but they gave me the gift of doing it for me for a certain length of time or number of times. My boys often wrote out little cards and decorated them. I really liked that!
Tenant's Room Smells Bad?
Well, as I see it your choices are limited. You can try to find out what the smell is and deal with it (dirty laundry, dirty shoes, dirty person), talk to him, or just live with it. Anything that smells cant really be just covered up. It has to be removed or...
Flowers To Attract Hummingbirds
I share your love of hummers but not your climate or green thumb! Its very cold here at night and many of my favorites (and theirs) wont tolerate it. Ive found that the catmint is a hardy little plant and the hummers here love it. It doesnt have any red on...
Have a Laundry Basket for Each Person
I used to do something like this when we had 5 little ones at home. Id fold the clothes on my bed and they could come in through the day and get their basket. I never took it to their rooms so if they didnt have clean clothes in the drawer they knew where to...
Don't Overfeed Your Pet
So many people over feed claiming they just love him sooo much! when they would be showing love much more by NOT feeding and playing instead. Good thought but wonder how many receptive ears there are out there...
Broiling Food in the Oven?
Im not sure you can use ANY kind of pan but I think the main reason for using the broiling pan is so that grease can get away from the meat. You can line your pan with foil to make clean up easier.
Using a Dish Cloth to Clean?
I think its just fine to use one cloth to wash the dishes and then wipe the counters, at least thats what do. I agree that with so many different ones laying around youre likely to forget which is which. I toss mine in the laundry each night and start the day...
Outdoor Birthday Party Ideas
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With that many people its going to be hard to organize anything and with the guest of honor being so young it wont really be necessary anyway. Id just have the moon thing and food and let people amble around and visit. the birthday boy can open gifts and eat...
Use Kids Cookbook to Teach Cooking and Independence
I get all my children a Betty Crocker cookbook when they leave home. I think it shows how to boil water! Oh kghsave, I told my neighbor that idea about knowing how to read means you should be able to cook and she quickly set me straight that cooking was sooo...
Finding a Job Placing Foreign Exchange Students?
Our local paper ran an ad looking for this position. I think you could contact your school and theyd know who handles this. I think you may have been fed a line as to how much the pay is, however. I dont think its really enough to quit your job. I could be...
Polishing Stainless Steel Appliances
WOW! Youre going to get lots of thanks for this one. Thats why Ive always shied away from ss appliances.
Getting Married Near Thanksgiving?
This wont help you plan anything but may give you something to think about. I got married on the day before Thanksgiving. We never have a real anniversary celebration because Im too busy doing the turkey day stuff. Id like a day just for us when Im not too...
Aggressive Pomeranian?
Yes, I agree a dog can become aggressive if their mistreated but sometimes dogs are just that way. Just like some people are naturally grumpy or downright mean. I wouldnt be too quick to fault a previous owner.
Shelf Life of Perfume?
In my experience it gets a bit stronger, but this just might be the one I had lost in a drawer for a couple of years. Others may be different.
Italian Centerpiece Ideas?
Maybe I watch too much TV but in my younger days when I wanted an Italian themed dinner I always brought out the old wine bottles (saved for me by my neighbor) and melted a couple of candles to run down the side.
Using Centerpieces as Prizes?
Maybe this is too ordinary but why not a pretty flower arrangement? I know Id like one because I wont buy them for myself. It could just be an inexpensive vase with a couple of roses or tulips and tied with a ribbon.
Transferring Photos to Another Computer?
Save them to a disk and then download onto the other computer.
Ideas for a Mother's Day Breakfast?
If youre treating all 12 to gifts I guess you wont want to spend a great deal, right? Id really like it if somebody gave me a small plant. I think African Violets are beautiful and easy to care for. Maybe all 12 could be the centerpiece then you can give them...
Dog Will Only Eat Liver?
I vote with takelbaby. Youve got to do what is best for the dog, not what the dog wants. If you had a child who only wanted cake for every meal you would dream of giving in. As long as you allow this dog to be the head of the house hell do it.
Removing Tape Residue From Painted Trim?
I would think GooGone would do it or maybe just plain alcohol.
Cleaning an Old Bathroom?
It looks like you might have some rot under the floor covering...or at least thats how it looked in my mohters house when they had rot going on. You might want to ask a handy man type person to look at it.
Getting Adult Child to Clean Up?
I agree with Amuck (as usual) and would just close the door if I saw it open. I wouldnt try to remake an adult into something theyre not. Its demeaning to tell adults how to behave even if they need to be told. I would, however, insist that the mess stay in...
Including Sibling in Baby Shower?
If we knew how old the sister is we might be better able to come up with some ideas.
Seasoning Mix for Hamburger Patties?
I didnt know there were so many things to add to hamburger! Ive always used what my mother used: Lawerys Seasoned Salt. Now I chop up (very finely) an onion and cook it in the patty because even though I like onions I cant eat them raw. Its good!
Including Sibling in Baby Shower?
I think it would be a good idea to let her do the same things you would get help with from an adult. She can pass out the gifts, help serve food, make sure cards go into the right box with the right gift, greet people and hand out favors. She might even have...
Water Rings on Unfinished Table?
Boy oh boy, I wouldnt touch that table for anything! Id just tell the owner and let the chips fall where they will. You could totally ruin it. If its unfinished THEY might be able to clean it really well with something like Murphys Oil Soap and get it all the...
Bob's Red Mill Gluten Free Products
Many of our local stores sell Bobs Red Mill products. The local SDA store carries a full line and I think Safeway does as well. Those are very good products!
Puppy's Ears Don't Stand Up?
If you can whistle at your dog or otherwise get him alert and his ears stand then they will stand later. I think the usual time is about 4 months but with this as with many other things, each animal is different.
My Frugal Life: Share Your Blessings
What a kind person you are! Everybody could learn from your example. Youre right, we all have much to be thankful for even when times are at their worst. My husband and I used to tell our children that when they opened their eyes for the first time in their...
Binky (Terrier)
I love a story where an animal gets as much as gives. Youre all so fortunate to have each other! I dont see how any human could look at that little face and throw it away. Shes adorable.
Cooking a Roast in a Crockpot?
This is about as simple as you can get: Brown roast in small amt. of oil Carrots and Potatoes, Peel and cut into chunks (as many as you want) large onion, chopped Place potatoes and carrots in bottom of crock pot. Put roast on top and onion on top of roast...
Cooking a Roast in a Crockpot?
Oops! I see now that this post was from Lewis, and I made my little crack about men. I guess I was judging all men by mine. He has a hard time getting water to boil. I know they arent all that way but mine sure is! Sorry!
Photos of Babies Inside Flowers (Anne Geddes)?
Can you believe I read somewhere that somebody was offended by seeing pictures of babies in vegetables? They said they felt it was demeaning to the babies. Some people dont have enough to worry about! Theyre adorable!
Paint Colors to Brighten a Bathroom?
I have a TINY bath with no window also and its painted an off white - walls and ceiling. Ive put a bright yellow valance in front of the clear shower curtain and used small pictures with yellow frames. I have a small (8 square) table painted sage green with...
What Breed is My Dog?
Ill bet his mother was a Heinz 57 and his dad was also Heinz 57. Does that make him Heinz 114? Hes cute whatever he is!
Buying a New Car Vs. a Used Car?
There are so many very nice used cars out there now that it seems a shame to buy new. I know you dont know what the problems may be but new cars arent problem free either. Id get a trusted male friend (ok, I dont know any female mechanics but maybe you do) to...
Uses for Fireplace Ashes?
Ive read that SOME ash in a vegetable garden is ok but too much is bad. Since I dont know how much is too much I dont put any. We take it to the edge of the yard away from buildings and sort of spread it around. But then, we live in the boonies and nobody sees...
Simply Patriotic Afghan
Ive always envied people who can crochet. Maybe in my next life, Ill be able to learn. Thats beautiful!
Summer Job Ideas for Teens?
When my boys were teens they made the rounds to all the contractors in the area and asked for any job at all. They got more than they could do but it sure was grunt work. They crawled under houses and dug out space for the skilled workers, they laid sod, they...
Starting Maple Trees in Pots?
We bought some very small bare root trees last year and planted them then. I staked them because we get some high winds also. I tied them with strips of nylon net in several places. Theyre doing fine now and growing already.
Musty Smelling Pillows?
I agree with MCW. Wash in warm water and use vinegar instead of detergent. Or use detergent and vinegar instead of fabric softener. Dry in the sun if possible.
Fixing the Heating Element in a Coffee Maker?
We live in a throw away society. Our repairman tells me its far cheaper to just get a new one.
Saving Money on Pants
Save money on pants by wearing skirts! Oh, Im being a smart butt today! =(^.^)=
Save Those Nursery Monitors
My mother used them when my stepdad was very ill and sleeping in another room. Even when they had a night sitter with him Mom still turned it on because she wanted to know when he woke up and also the sitter could call her if there was cause for concern. Theyre...
Free Regional Bartering Sites?
Craigslist has a bartering section but it just has each person listing what they have and isnt really organized. That would be nice to find.
Plant Ideas for a New Gardener?
Cant do better than petunias! Theyre hardy and forgiving of the learning curve!
Customized Wood Products Business?
A friend and her husband went to flea markets with their things and had some cards made to pass out. They customized items and people would order by calling them. They used scrap lumber for the smaller things which they cleaned up from housing projects.
Have Toilet Necessities Accessible for Guests
I keep a drawer of girl stuff available also for visitors.
Managing Time as a Working Woman?
My advise to you is the same as some you already have. 1) Study crock pot cooking; cooking once, eating twice; and preparing foods on the weekend for the next week. 2) Learn to let some things go. The house doesnt have to be spotless. 3) Sit down with your...
Dog Misbehaves When Left Alone?
My little Lucy would poop on the floor only when I left home also. She sometimes would take one slipper and leave it in the middle of the floor of the living room. It wasnt chewed or wet, just left there. I think they do these things to let you know they arent...
Flea Collar Reviews?
Why dont you try a dust for the cats? Its cheaper and actually works, unlike flea collars. Go to a vet and ask for VetKem flea powder. I KNOW it works, I sold it for 20+ years.
Stop Temper Tantrums with Gentle Restraint
I dont see the problem with Amucks origianl post. It doesnt seem out of line to me for a person in care of a child to hold the child this way when there is a tantrum in progress. Nowhere did she (or he?) say to cause pain or use brute force. The way I read...
Avoiding Quarrels on Easter Morning
Maybe Im just a mean ole mom but Ive always taught my children that all things cant be equal all the time. Sometimes Billy got the latgest half of the sandwich, sometimes Glenn did. They need to learn that just because your brother or sister gets something...
Teaching a Puppy to Come?
Youre right, he needs lessons. This is how you do it...or at least how Ive done it with 2 hardheaded doxies: You tie a long (12-15) light weight lead to his collor or harness. go outside and just sit while he plays. Let him play for awhile (5 minutes or so...
Have a Bonus Chore on Your Chart
You gotta be sharp to raise kids these days! My parents just said DO IT!! and we did.
Moldy Smell on Clothes?
You wash them with vinegar in the rinse cycle. Some people use vinegar instead of detergent but I use regular detergent then vinegar for the rinse. Drying in the sun or just outside if theres no sun helps.
Telling Your Family About a Marriage Engagement?
I think if it were me Id go alone to my family and tell them. If they have really negative things to say at least he wont hear it and then be stuck trying to forget. They need to understand that youve thought this out (you HAVE thought it out havent you?) and...
Keep Ants Out of Your Honey
suzyspinkmoon, just a quick question: What wrong with corn syrup? I know if you want honey, you want HONEY but whats wrong with corn syrup? (b)Editors Note:(/b) There are many studies on the health risks of high fructose corn syrup and many experts believe...
Cat is Throwing Up Food?
Get another vet who will take your concerns seriously. Even if its nothing you should feel listened to.
Keeping Birds Off My Car?
You could put something on the hood every time you get out...like paper or a tarp. Lots of trouble though.
Old Dog Urine Stains on Carpet?
The first thing you need to do is crate those dogs at night! Do some research on crate training. Its potty RIGHT before bed, into the crate, stay there overnight. Dogs dont really like to sleep where they potty so the crate needs to be small enough that they...
Smell in Refrigerator?
Well, youve GOT to get the drip pan out somehow. Maybe a neighbor husband or somebody could help. Until you get that empty and clean its going to continue to smell.
Repairing Cat Scratches on a Leather Sofa?
I used a dark paste shoe polish on my dark brown furniture. Worked good.
Cleaning a Rice Filled Pillow?
Id rip a tiny bit of the stitching out, empty the old rice out, wash the cover, refill with new rice and stitch closed.
Dachshund Has Stopped Eating?
It doesnt seem possible that shes still alive if she hasnt eaten for that long! Could she be getting food somewhere you arent aware of? That sounds really strange.
Protecting My Dog From Ticks?
What do you mean he doesnt do well...do you mean he doesnt like to sit still for it or what? I know for a FACT that Advantix works great. I used to sell a ton of it to repeat customers who would swear by it. Give it a try.
Giving a Dog a Laxative?
I agree with previous posters. Not going potty is a concern but not eating or drinking should be your first worry. Go see your veterinarian.
Cheap or Free Retro Activities
One thing parents with school age children SHOULD do (as opposed to CAN do) is read to and with their children. Studies haven proven that children who are read to before school age and with during school age read much better. Its a RESPONSIBILITY and free.
Recipes with Tender Meat?
My mother has problems with poorly fitting dentures so she eats mostly chicken.
Healthy Comfort Food?
You can start with Betty Crocker recipes. Also, go to the Campbells soup web site. My college boy cooks from that. They have lots of easy one dish recipes. Kraft has a web site but I find their recipes almost all have loads of cheese and fat...maybe theyd like...
How Much Sleep Should a 2-Week Old Puppy Get?
Im not sure anybody has ever evaluated that! They pretty much just eat and sleep at that age and it seems sometimes theyre eating and sleeping at the same time! Are you asking because the pup is crying a lot? If thats the case maybe its not getting enough to...
Gift Ideas for a 30 Year Old Woman?
CDs are a favorite of mine. Do you know her interests? Aprons, kitchen gadgets or cookbooks for a cook. Seeds, small garden tools for a gardener. Mag. subscriptions for subjects that interest her. If her money is tight maybe a phone card so she can call home...
Cleaning Laundry Softener Bottle?
You can try soda and hot water and let it set overnight but the smell of Downy is VERY hard to remove. Other things can be cleared up with the soda/hot water routine.
Wrinkled Polyester Tablecloth?
I fold my largest table cloths in half and iron close to a bed so I can spread the cloth as its ironed across the bed. Its not perfect even then but better than it was before. In my opinion, when something is that hard to care for its not worth it. I dont use...
School Project: Futuristic Car
?
It cant be wood? I made one from a block of wood for a class project and used my husbands electric sander to shape it. Anyway, you say your daughter has to make it but YOU dont have a clue how to start.
What is "press and seal"?
I believe kghsave is right. I use it for some things that Im going to open many times (pie) but for general one-time use use a cheaper wrap. Press & seal is very handy, however. I cant get regular wrap to seal and hold but this stuff will.
Whole Wheat Sourdough Bread Recipe?
Ive begun tweaking my recipes to accomodate a husband who has decided he only wants 100% whole wheat bread and find I can use the ww alone if I add vital gluten and dough enhancer to the mix. I havent done sourdough yet (because I dont like it and I should...
Jungle Themed Afghan?
I dont crochet. Except a single stitch and you cant do much with that! I do, however, make beautiful quilts. Maybe you could turn out something spectacular if you went with something youre used to doing.
Cat Meows Every Morning?
Does she get to go out when you get up? Shes just on a different schedule than you. Sort of like my boys were. One wouldnt sleep past 5:30 no matter what time he went to bed and the other wouldnt stay awake past 8:30 no matter how early he got up. My advice...
Dog Hair as a Deer Repellent?
This is just my personal opinion (no data to back me up) but I think deer only laugh at ANY hair! Deer will eat those plants were told they wont, theyll jump fences they arent supposed to be able to jump, and they LAUGH at hair!
Mayonnaise for Dandruff?
I had a very good friend who had terrible dandruff until he started using Denorex shampoo. Its a coal tar thing, I think. He said he let it soak while we washed the rest of his body and rinsed his hair last. It really claered it up.
Check Receipt Before Leaving Store
ksallens post was right on target! So many people just blindly pay a bill without looking at it at all. My children are bad about going online and paying cc bills, etc. without checking them. My husband examines each and every bill and will call them about...
Rancid Smelling Dish Towels?
You need to wash in really hot water with bleach but by the time you do all that wouldnt it be cheaper to use paper towels or newspapers to drain fried foods?
Neighbor Rinsing Dog Waste under the Fence?
Well, if they wont be good neighbors maybe youll have to treat the situation like you would if you were dealing with a disrespectful child. Just dig your own drainage ditch and use the open pipe (dont know what its called) so that the seepage stays as close...
Frozen Tomatoes Have Changed Color?
They just turned dark in the freezer without thawing? I wouldnt eat them although I really do hate to waste but better safe than sorry.
Sibling Bubble Birth Announcement
What a cute idea! Beats cigars! Its very important to make the older child feel part of it all. Youre smart parents.
Gardening: Spring Crocus Blooms
I do envy you! We had snow last night and still had several inches from the past so Im also wondering if spring will ever come. I sooo sick of being cold!
What is Wheat Powder?
Wheat flour is flour made from wheat. There are other things to make flour from. Check out wikipedia.
Camouflage Scratches on Wood Floors
Got any tips for helping wood floors with a LIGHT finish (maple)? I wouldnt do this to anybody!
Removing BO Odors from Clothing?
I agree with Tannac. Vinegar wont hurt the color but will help the smell. I would use regular detergent and then vinegar instead of fabric softener. I would dry until I was SURE they were dry and then hang them up instead of folding. As much air as possible...
Eliminating Leftovers and Food Waste
Great idea! I save leftover veggies for soup. When my boys were home we had a weekly Leftover Night and served it buffet style in the kitchen so each plate could go into the mircowave. Now that there is just the two of us we have Scrap Night!
Joke: Husband Remembers Anniversary
Just be glad he doesnt confuse your anniversary, with the one he shared with his first wife!
Joke: Husband Remembers Anniversary
My birthday is in August and so is the birthday of the first Mrs. Hers is before mine (YEARS before!) so when my husband is fumbling to try to keep the dates straight (he had hers for 27 years) I tell him that she may have been first (YEARS first!) but I am...
Use Lemons as an Alternative to Easter Eggs
Thats a great idea! Ive always been afraid to let the kids eat the eggs after weve played with them for hours but it wouldnt hurt lemons or limes or oranges. You could have a decorating party like some do for eggs and let the kids do their own. Great idea!
Pin Dryer Sheet to Piece of Laundry to Make It Easy to Find
What a great idea! I do so hate going to the restroom away from home and having a dryer sheet fall out of my drawers! Good thinking.
Wedding Reception Party on Anniversary?
I dont think it sounds tacky at all! Maybe you could have a pot luck. Im not good with ideas but do have an opinion! Have your reception and have a good time.
How Do You Keep Hair Out of The Shower Drain?
Sheilamay has the right idea as far as Im concerned. If you cant find a mesh drain cover you can easily make one from a little square of window screen. Just use needle nosed pliers to turn the edges and corners down and fit it into the drain. Mine has a large...
Picking at a Glued Cut?
Its likely to keep it from healing and may even cause an infection and could make the scar larger but the one to ask is the dr. or clinic who did the repair work.
Used Dryer Sheets for Bird Nests?
Im sure others know better than I but Id not use them. The birds would carry them in their mouths and the baby birds would roll on them. Probably not a good idea.
When do dogs have their baby teeth?
We always figured a dog at about 6 months if he/she had permant teeth in.
Make Cookies on an Electric Griddle
Thats a great idea! I like to make cookie dough and freeze the unbaked cookies so that I can make just 6 at a time. That way we (meaning ME) wont eat too many at once. Ill try this. Thanks
Shrubs Have Dead Limbs?
If you want to keep the full size you cut out the dead ones. If you dont mind them being smaller for awhile cut almost to the ground. If they havent been cared for in awhile theyll probably benefit from a total cut down.
Having a Mohawk With Curly Hair?
I have to agree with your mother. Once its cut youll have to live with it for a LONG time. There are lots of ways to deal with super curly hair that dont involve shaving part of your head. My cousin deals with hers by cutting it short in back and longer and...
Too Much Exercise for a Puppy?
Could you give it trial when youre not committed to finishing the whole thing? Like around and around the block for 6 miles and seeing how he does. Then if he begins to tire out youre not so far from home. I suspect itll be a bit much for a pup but he should...
Red Shirt Leaving Pink Stains on Everything?
I have to agree with susanmajp. My husband had a red shirt that faded on his undershirts and I tried all the stuff to set the color. I washed it alone (by hand) and tried to see that he wore the same already red undershirt but that got to be a hassle. He didnt...
Extra Skin After Dog's Cherry Eye is Removed?
How long has it been since the surgery? Some swelling for some time is normal. You vet should welcome a follow-up visit if you have questions about this. Just call and tell the receptionist you want the DOCTOR to take a look at it because youre concerned. It...
Try Almond Milk for Cereal
Is it found in a regular grocery store? Ive never noticed it in my stores. Ill start looking.
My Frugal Life: Stay Out of Stores
Great advice! Yesterday my husband and I went in to town. I had a list and 4 stores I needed to stop in. Knowing that he was waiting (impatiently of course!) caused me to rush through and ONLY get the things on my list. I KNOW I save money that way!
Using Cooked Lima Beans?
I would save them to use in soup. Put enough other stuff with them and theyll tast fine.
Softer Homemade Bread?
Are you using a bread machine or doing it by hand? Are you using white flour or whole wheat? Too much kneading can toughen bread so that could be the cause. If youre using ww flour you cant expect the texture to be that of white flour bread. I use part ww and...
Dealing with Adult Children at Home?
I know its hard to stand by and watch young parents learn to parent but maybe you can teach by example. Almost anybody would object to being told how to care for their child but we can all learn from watching a more experienced person do things. As somebody...
Give Kids an "Alternative" to Taking Medication
Oh, youre one tricky Mom! How smart you are! My doctor used to ask me when I was a kid if I wanted that nasty tasting liquid or a shot. It didnt take much time to figure out which I picked.
Removing Pledge Floor Shine from Laminate Floor?
People here on TF swear by vinegar for cleaning floors, maybe that will help.
Neighbor Throws Things Into My Yard?
Could the neighbors kids be doing this and not the adults? I think I would take a few of the socks over and laughingly (or at least smileingly!) show the neighbor what the kids or visitors had done and very nicely ask if they could get them to stop because...
What Breed is My Dog?
I agree with Racer. I see no pit in this dog at all. You should be able to keep him!
Long Haired Dachshund?
Sort of hard to tell from the picture. Maybe one parent was long haired and one smooth?
