Product Review: Curel Itch Defense Lotion
My sisters doctor told her to use Gold Bold lotion with mint. Im suspicious of any lotions because they only make my skin worse.
Sore Throat Since Quitting Smoking?
3 weeks seems like a long time when your quitting something like smoking, but really its not very long. Gargle with salt water and drink lots of water. Dont forget your body is ridding itself of toxins. Have you considered that maybe the sore throat isnt connected...
Color Ideas to Make a Room "Fun"?
I read a lot of books on interior design. For me, the foremost authority on color is Susan Sargent. She has written at least two books that I know about. The best of the two is The Comfort of Color. What I like about Sargents interior design is that she tells...
Painting Bathroom With Almond Fixtures?
Because almond is a neutral, any shade will work with it including any shade of blue. My personal first choice would be a light aquamarine or turquoise, because I think its cheerful.
Paint Color Advice for Kitchen With White Appliances and Parquet Floor?
Yes, either of the colors you want would be good. I agree with changing the hardware to a brushed chrome to keep your kitchen looking modern. I prefer a kitchen that isnt too dark (as I have one thats dark!) Be careful about which tone of brown or orange you...
Using Less Dishwasher Detergent
Your dishwasher will only need to be set on a quick wash setting because there is no need to go through two washes if all the detergent is dispensed into the first wash. I almost always use the shorter wash anyway because it uses less hot water. Normal/full...
Using Less Dishwasher Detergent
I ALWAYS only use half the amount of dishwasher detergent recommended. If Im using tablets, I break them in half or only use the short wash cycle. Save hot water by only using the least amount of wash cycles needed for cleaning your dishes. (Same for clothes...
Energy Saving Tips for Renters?
You can use energy saving draperies on those rods that you cannot move. Also, on some windows you may be able to use the sheet plastic that you can buy at a home center. YOu can add a flow restrictor to the end of the water faucet in the kitchen. Save the mesh...
Packing Meals for a Trip?
When we go to Walt Disney World, we always stop at SuperWalmart to pick up food to eat while we are there. For you, Id go to a grocery store at my destination and pick up the food. In the deli section, there will be already prepared foods you can take back...
Organizing a Garage?
You cant organize clutter. So you will need to get rid of a lot of things. I think the suggestion for keeping half is probably good. If you havent used it in the past year, you can probably sell it at your garage sale. Take everything out and put it in the...
Decorating a Bedroom With Pink and Purple Walls?
Have you considered a Morrocan or Indian theme for the bedroom? I believe rooms designed with those two countries in mind use jewel colors. Id use lighter shades of the same colors as the walls.
Cleaning a Dusty Coat?
You can tumble it in the dryer on air fluff with no heat. But you know you will not kill the dust mites living in your coat until you take it to the dry cleaner. None of the aforementioned suggestions kills dust mites. I dont think even hanging it in the sun...
Preventing Flea Bites?
I understand fleas are attacted to people who have estrogen in their bodies. So that would be women. I am not sure if hormone replacement therapy or birth control pills can exacerbate that problem.
Heartburn Remedies?
This is one of the signs of heart attack. I knew a man who was taken to the emergency room for indigestion and he died. It was a heart attack.
Colors Ideas for a Grey and Burgundy Living Room?
Id brighten this dismal sounding room with yellow and/or orange, maybe even a little pink or fushia. These are contemporary colors and would be great as accents. Best wishes.
Why are They Called Pitted Plums?
In my humble opinion, pit is both a noun and a verb. When one removes the pit from a fruit, it is called pitting. Eg. I am going to pit the olives. Thus, there are pitted and non pitted plums. It is one of the quirks of the English language. Kudos to you for...
Craft Ideas for Bible Study Class?
I like the idea of doing something for others that another person has posted. Have you done a web search? I searched the internet for my daughter who teaches a Sunday School Class and found a lot of help for her there. Best of luck!
Does Rain-X Really Work?
I have even considered putting it on the vertical tile in the bathroom to make water bead up and not leave deposits. Ive wondered if it would restore shine to my old cast iron sinks.
Cat with Urinary Tract Infection?
I hesitate to post since everyone here seems to know so much more about this than I do. But I had a completely different idea and think I should mention it. Have you changed cat litters or do you think you should change cat litter?
Removing Bathtub Decals?
If you decide to use some type of scraper, be sure to use a liquid with it to keep the scraper from scratching the tub. (Source CleanTeam) A cleaner like dish liquid is a good lubricant for this purpose.
Replacement Control for Biddeford Electric Blanket?
Id look in a thrift store for a blanket. Buy it and have the remote to use on your blanket. Or you could ask for one via freecycle.com. Good luck
Name Ideas for an Online Clothing Store?
I like names that tell what type of business it is. For example, if you used Mens Clothing Online whenever someone did a web search, your business would pop right up! Best of luck
Painting Each Room a Different Color - Advice?
If you want your house to seem larger than it actually is, make rooms that are connected or seen from other rooms the same color. Also, its good not to use more than three colors to decorate your home (in addition to black and white). In the yellow rooms, use...
Painting Each Room a Different Color - Advice?
You can vary the shades of one color on that wall from room to room. Take a paint strip and use one of each of three shades in each of your yellow rooms. But I would be certain to use the same shade on every room the same color. I like pure white, but maybe...
Cat Smells Like Poop?
My very much older cat (14 yr) passes gas that smells the same as your described. It seems to come from her skin as you say.
Starting an Interior Design Business?
In our country, interior designers also known as interior decorators go to homes of their customers and tell them how to decorate their homes for comfort and fashion. This is usually a costly experience that only rich people can afford. Interior designers show...
Do Ivy Plants Freeze?
I have an ivy I call English Ivy growing on banks around my home. Its an evergreen vine. I live in Pennsylvania in USDA zone 5b where we get temps below zero. BTW, Ive used it in pottted containers, too. And it lives through the winter in my garage with no...
Uses for Toothpaste?
I use outdated toothpaste as toothpaste, but I know you might be fussy about that. Use the toothpaste to fill holes made in the wall by nails when you move your pictures.
What Color Sofa Should I Get?
Boy are you lucky to have every color to choose from! Everything goes with your brown carpet. Perhaps youd like to look in magazines for photos of sofas with the same colored carpet or even wood flooring in the same shade. For me and my personal tastes, I would...
Best Clothing Styles for Different Body Types?
www.missussmartypants.com is the site that explains what to wear for each body type. You can sign up for her newsletter for free. This expert recommends skirt lengths to be just under the knee. Bermuda style shorts should be just above the knee and are the...
Block Yeast for Septic System?
I have never been able to figure out how yeast can help a septic tank. Yes, yeast feeds on bacteria. But how does one get rid of the yeast then once it grows? Doesnt it fill up your septic tank? I add ingredients to my septic tank that help break down proteins...
Remedies for a Cat With Dry Skin?
I love Purina One cat food for my cat. Its makes her fur all shiny and healthy looking. I first bought it when she had a hairball that required the vet to get out. After I spent $300 on this procedure, I decided that Purina One wasnt so expensive after all...
Psoriasis on the Eyelids?
Are you able to wash your face with your shampoo? That is what I do. I use Nizoral shampoo and began using it on my face, ears, and neck after I read an article in a magazine. The article was about 3 women dermatologists and how they took care of their skin...
Psoriasis on the Eyelids?
I believe psoriasis is a form of arthritis called psoriatic arthritis. Look it up on the internet. There are something like 63 forms of arthritis.
Dealing With Mood Changes?
Trust your doctor and dont listen too much to your boyfriend. Also, I would ask myself if I had this problem before I got him for my boyfriend or only after.
Advice About a Student Loan in Default?
If anyone leaves threatening messages on your answering machine you should report that to the police. The police are your friends! They will help you with this problem. Of course, if you owe anyone money be it a personal loan or a loan from a bank, you must...
Jack (British Longhair)
If you keep your cat inside ALWAYS, he will live to be about 18 yr old. My cat is now 15. I always keep her inside. The roads are too dangerous and cats dont have good judgement. (smile) I know people in the UK leave their cats outside, but here in the USA...
Relief for Itchy Ears?
Im surprised your doctor didnt tell you that its allergies. Take an allergy pill or even half a pill and the itching will go away. I doubt that you have swimmers ear which someone else has mentioned. That is a yeast infection and should be treated by a doctor...
Curtains to Coordinate With Navy Furniture?
Because your furniture is dark, Id use white curtains or certainly light colored ones. perhaps you want to make them the same or similar shade as the walls. I wouldnt use navy curtains in that room.
Property Tax Lien on Foreclosed Home?
I dont agree with a previous post. I think the tax bill is a bill YOU owed. Your HOUSE can never pay a bill. Since you were responsible for paying that bill and you didnt pay it, it should be on your credit report. A credit report is a tool that businesses...
Traditional St. Lucia's Day Recipes
Thanks for these recipes. I married into a family of Swedish descent and am not familiar with these foods. They are 2nd generation Swedish, but my mother in law was not Swedish and did not know their customs either.
Dry Cracked Bleeding
Fingertips?
I have a problem with cracking on myhands, but not usually on the fingertips themselves. The best product available is called Liquid Bandage. I buy the CVS brand. The pharmacist suggested it to me and I love it because bandaids are so bulky. It keeps the wound...
Litterbox Problems With an Older Cat?
My cat is 15 and she has started to do that, too, if her two litter boxes arent clean enough to suit her. lol I put an old towel or two under the boxes to keep the floor clean.
Sports Bras for Everyday Wear?
I wear sports bras because they are more comfortable. When I want to look nicer, I wear a regular bra.
Remedies for Hives?
I think you need to be tested by an allergist to see what is making you break out in hives. I am allergic to heat and scratches. The allergist put one hand in hot water and the other in ice water. The arm in the hot water broke out in hives. Also, she scratched...
Folding Fitted Sheets?
Put your finger in each corner on the wrong side. Lay it down on a bed or other surface. Fold the corners down. It makes a rectangle that is the size of the mattress thickness. Do the same with the other side. You have now made the sheet into a rectangle that...
Are Calamine and Scalpicin Safe to Use on Cats?
I cannot use Scalpacin on myself so i would not use it on my cat. I use prescription cortizones on my own skin. Scalpacin makes the itch worse for me. Please do exactly as your vet has recommended. I am sure if there were something better, he would have suggested...
Spending More Than You Make?
Start with the amount of money you receive each month. Write that number down if you need to do that. Then, write and deduct the amount of each bill you have to sustain your life. That would be housing (mortgage or rent), electricity, heat, insurance, and telephone...
Spending More Than You Make?
I too receive a disability, but worked for eight years part time. You can do that too. Most people with disabilities are able to work part time and not full time.
Painting Cabinets with Grey and Whited Speckled Countertops and Yellow Walls?
According to designers on tv, white is still the preferred color for kitchen cabinets. I would paint them white for that reason. Otherwise, if they are in poor condition or there is some other reason you would not want to draw attention to your cabinets, paint...
Recycling Packing Paper
I was thinking it would make good wrapping paper. What Ive received is nice enough for that. With most of us receiving so many packages in the mail now, we need to be aware of how to recycle those wrapping products. I reuse mailing envelopes and Kraft envelopes...
Buying Quality Inexpensive Shoes?
If you are in India, you most likely will need to shop via the internet. Here in the USA, I shop at a factory outlet store for good buys on shoes. I prefer the Easy Spirit brand of shoe because they are well-made and comfortable. Factory outlet stores have...
Mildew On Clothes?
Mildew is a form of mold. So you will need to use mold removal methods to get it out. I suggest chlorine bleach and very hot water. Best of luck
Inexpensive Christmas Gifts for Assisted Living Residents?
Dollar Tree sells some pretty nice socks for only one dollar each pair. Otherwise, you might be able to buy socks at another store in a package and break the package up to divide the socks so as to give one pair to each resident. I dont like the idea of anything...
Avoiding Charity Fraud?
Even when you donate to a legitimate charity, you have no way of knowing how much of your donation actually goes to the purpose for which it was intended. Sometimes money is eaten away by salary and distribution costs. Also, if you donate to a charity in another...
Theme for Song Celebrating Church's Anniversary?
Id use We Are the Church by Avery and Marsh. Here are the words as I remember them. Chorus: I am the Church You are the Church We are the Church together! All of Gods people. All around the world. Yes, were the Church together. 1st Verse The Church is not a...
Suggestions for White Hair Other Than Dyeing?
I would not dye your beautiful hair. I used to pay for expensive frosting, but quit when I developed a problem with my scalp. It was the best thing I have ever done! Please remember that it is in the best interest of your hairdresser if you dye your hair as...
Suggestions for White Hair Other Than Dyeing?
I must add something to my previous post. I live in an area of the country where there are a lot of mature women. We are 2nd only to retirement counties of Florida in this regard. Women here tend to color their grey hair in a shade I refer to as old lady blonde...
Thrifty Decorations for a Church Anniversary?
If its decorations you want, Id look to nature and see what God has provided for the UAE. Here in the USA Id suggest sea shells and other Christian symbols. Do a websearch under the word Chrismons. Chrismons are really Christmas ornaments used to decorate a...
Milkshake Stains on Clothing?
I have a friend who is a nurse. She swears by Zout for blood stains on her uniform. Since that too is a protein stain I thought it might help in this situation. Also, if youve tried dish detergent, Id be sure to try Dawn which is supposed to be better for grease...
Milkshake Stains on Clothing?
I forgot to say that I use cold water for stains, but in this case because it is a greasy stain, Id try hot water the next time I washed it.
Kitten Only Uses Litter Box to Pee?
Each cat is supposed to have two litter boxes. One for pee and one for poop. I never knew that. When my cat only had one box, she used one end for one and the other end for the other type of business. Also, she pees outside her box if it is not clean enough...
Growing a Cardinal Climber Vine?
I think the vine you are asking about is one known as trumpet vine. Trumpet vine From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to: navigation, search Trumpet vine Trumpet vine flowers Scientific classification Kingdom: Plantae (unranked): Angiosperms (unranked...
Planning a Moving Sale in the Fall/Winter?
Fall is the perfect time for a sale. People who love garage sales will be missing those as most are held during the summer.
Keeping Copperhead Snakes Out of My Yard?
I think for a poisionous snake, Id hire an exterminator. I have garter snakes that live between my foundation and the sidewalk. Ive had them come into my basement family room. They are very annoying. I live in PA where snakes hibernate for the winter. I understand...
Inexpensive Christmas Gift Ideas for Nurses?
I was going to suggest a mug or possibly a pen they can use for their work. However, after reading about the hot chocolate, I like that idea better. I wouldnt buy anything at a Dollar store as I think one dollar per item is expensive. That would total $40. Hot...
Couch Seems Too Big for Room?
On an episode of Sell This House (A&E), Roger Hazard divided the sectional into the parts you have. He put the chaise in an adjoining room. He put the remaining four pieces in each corner of the room he was designing. The turned out to face one another and...
Homemade Baby Products?
Plain cornstarch makes the best dusting powder or baby powder. Just use it straight out of the box. Cornstarch makes a smoothing bath for adults. It might make the tub water softer too. Stay away from anything with perfumes.
Getting Children To Brush Their Teeth?
Ive found that since I purchased an Oral B rechargeable toothbrush, I can get my teeth cleaner in less time. Maybe that will help you with your problem. It moves around a lot and I like the little round head of the toothbrush. I have small teeth and the head...
Paying Bills During Financial Hardship?
This sounds like just the problem situation for Suzie Orman. Write to her and see what she says. Dont use your credit cards. I know I have had to use them for prescriptions, etc, but it gets harder and harder to pay them off that way. I finally did and paid...
Medication for Oedema Not Working?
When a person doesnt drink enough water, his brain thinks there is a drought and stores up water. One of the best ways to prevent edema is drinking enough water throughout the day. I believe edema accompanies high blood pressure and heart problems. It is sometimes...
Discount Food Stores in Northern VA?
I believe the name of one is Warehouse Foods. Maybe you can do an internet search. If you put that name into MapQuest, it will give you driving directions. Good luck.
Women's Razor Recommendations?
Intuition is the only razor for me. I cant see well any more and it lets me shave my legs without nicking myself or leaving razor burn.
You May Be Eligible for Food Stamps
In Pennsylvania, the County Department of the Aging will come and do a once-in-a-lifetime energy audit for free. They put new thermostats in the house and insulation around doors, etc.
Uses for Shoe Organizers
I prefer the clear plastic hanging shoe organizers. I am able to buy them at Dollar Tree so they are only one dollar. I hang mine on the inside of the shower curtain so I can organize all the bottles and razors I use in the bathtub. The clear plastic allows...
Tips for Selecting Dog Food?
Take the Purina One 30 day challenge and youll never use another brand again!
Carpet Color to Coordinate With a Grey Couch?
Because grey is a neutral any color will coordinate with it. The new contemporary combination is beige with grey. However, Id probably consider a more cheerful combo because grey can be somber. If you want your carpet to stand out, choose a shade of a color...
Painting Kitchen With Pink and Grey Countertops?
I dont think Id incorporate yet another color into that room. I think if you use the light green suggested previously, your pink and grey will stand out more. Green might be opposite pink on the color wheel and that is why it works, but think about what Ive...
Use Less Than the Recommended Laundry Detergent
I also use half the recommend amount of laundry detergent. Our clothes arent very dirty. They only need to be freshened up. I recently purchased a HE (High Efficiency) washer and dryer and continue to use half the recommended amount. But I wanted to share with...
Sour Milk and Septic Systems?
Your septic tank is really a big compost pile. Dont put anything into it that you couldnt add to a compost pile. The object of the tank is a storage facility for its contents to sit in until they rot. Anything you add to it has to decompose just like the natural...
Is Biological Laundry Powder Septic System Safe?
I believe its safer for the septic system than regular detergent. REgular detergent interferes with the ecosystem in the tank and kills off the natural bacteria. Try to stay away from harsh cleaners that do that.
Shaving a Dog?
I always thought the hair on an animal kept it cooler in summer and warmer in winter. I know in the Middle East they wear wool in the desert to keep cool. Please find out from your veternarian before you do anything to your animal. Usually nature knows best...
Clothing That Makes You Look Slimmer?
I have subscribed to a site called MissusSmartyPants. She tells you what clothes will look nice on your type of body. I no longer have the paid subscription, but can recommend her free newsletter through email. MSP would tell you to try an empire waistline...
Don't Use Plastic Net Bags for Wild Bird Feed
I have a plexiglass birdfeeder on my window. This morning there was a bird in it. I couldnt help but notice that he could only stand on one leg. The other leg just hung there, helpless. I dont know what happened to this poor bird, but it broke my heart to see...
Medication Turned Hair Green?
Do you have chlorine in the water in your home or have you been swimming in a chlorinated pool? If your hair is porous color from the chlorine could leach into your hair.
Advice for Painting an Accent Wall?
I agree with the idea that the wall opposite the entrance to the room is usually the focal point wall. This would be the one you would want to have the head of your bed on.... usually. Use the same shade as the other 3 walls but one (or possibly 2)step darker...
Mycolog 2 for Itchy Ears?
I take Zyrtec for the itch deep inside my ears caused by allergies. I think the product you would want to use would depend on the reason your ears itch and the area concerned. You havent told us whether it is the inside or the outside of your ear that itches...
Managing Time as a Working Woman?
In the U.S. there is a saying from the American Indians, Fathers from sun to sun. Mothers work is never done. For the most part, that is true, but you dont need to feel overwhelmed and underappreciated. Life is a struggle. I find great help from this website...
Decorating With the Color Red?
Imho, red is too strong a color to be used on both the walls and the sofa. I think you will be surprised at the results if you reserve your favorite color for ACCENTS. If you use muted colores on the walls... and possibly the sofa, your REDS will show off better...
Growing Plants in Clay Soil?
I live in zone 5b of Pennsylvania. I also have clay soil. I find that plants termed invasive in other areas do well for me here. I suggest old fashioned daylilies, hosta, lamium (dead nettle), azaleas and rhododendrons, purple (or other colored) coneflowers...
Help With Pimples on Forehead?
The dermatologist told my family to not wash the face extra times a day. Once or twice is good. Sometimes you can stimulate the oil glands to produce more oil when you massage them by washing. Benzoil Peroxide dries up pimples and red bumps. It is sold under...
Choosing a Weeping Willow Tree?
Just be sure to not plant your tree over or near your septic tank or drain field if you have one. I think Id consider a wheeping cherry tree instead. Theyre smaller and get flowers in the springtime.
Causes of Bloating and Gas?
Constipation causes bloating and gas. Be sure to get enough exercise and drink lots of water.
Disneyland Travel Tips?
Use a baby stoller to carry the lunch youll pack to eat each day. Pack plenty of individual cold beverages. cold sandwiches and chips taste great when you are at the park. We used a soft sided cooler for the lunches, but use anything you have. Fruit and cookies...
Disneyland Travel Tips?
Check online with Ebay to see if you can get tickets to Disney World cheaper. Sometimes people buy tickets for several days use and only use one day. Then they sell them cheaply on Ebay. Good luck.
Applying Garden Tonics with a Sprayer?
Are you sure the tips you are talking about dont require a sprayer that goes on the hose? Jerry Bakers tips use the 20 gallon hose end sprayer. With that, you dont have to measure the water. You just put the product in the sprayer and the hose adds the water...
Removing BO Odors from Clothing?
I normally only use cold water to wash my clothes, but I have found hot water is sometimes needed to remove odors caused by the bacteria you are describing. Teens have extra oily skin and its more of a problem for them than for adults, imho. Im sorry I didnt...
Retro Landscape Ideas?
Have you tried doing an internet search? I have good luck with those. Try to think of plants that were used during that time period. I see you have some good suggestions. My mother had bleeding heart, peony, trumpet vine, rose of Sharon, lily of the valley...
Getting Rid of Mildew Smell in Home?
I have this smell in my finished basement. You are right. It makes the whole house smell bad. My daughters doctor told her that a clean house doesnt have a smell or odor. So its important to be sure its very, very clean. Ive seen on a TV show, Sell This House...
Can Your Water Make You Itch?
I would not assume that the people in your family and your pets itch for the same reason. However, it can be. For the animals, you would need to check with a vet. I must tell you that for myself, water does indeed make me itch. The dermatologist has called...
Something is Eating Holes in Clothing?
I suspect your washing machine. The other suspect product would be bleach or other harsh product used to clean the items.
Painting Furniture a New Color?
If you have furniture that you dont like for some reason. Even its shape or style, paint will give it an entirely new look. I suggest black, but would consider charcoal. My tastes tend toward contemporary. If you are into country style, use white. Good luck
Golf Balls and Tees for Soldiers?
I suggest you appeal to the Pennsylvania State Grange. It has a program it supports called Operation Shoebox in which it sends items to soldiers overseas. www.pagrange.org The Grange is an organization that supports life in rural America. It is a family and...
Aggressive German Shepherd Behavior?
I believe that animals like children learn what they live. Have you heard that famous poem. I would check to see how your daughter relates to the animal. Does she treat him with respect and kindness? Has she shown him unkindness? good luck
Shaving Sensitive Skin?
I too have extremely sensitive skin. I have best of luck with Intuition razors by Shick. I have tried using hair conditioner as a shave cream with other brand razors, but I am allergic to preservatives in hair conditioners. Since I cannot use them on my hair...
My Hands are Red?
I know exactly what you are talking about. My hands have been this way since I was a young woman. I have had people tell me that when they think of me, they always think of how red my hands can be. I just got home from visiting my daughter in another state...
Saving Money on Bathing Suits
We always buy swimsuits at the end of the season when they are on sale. That way when the next summer roles around, you have a new swimsuit.
Saving Money in the New Year
I agree with PIKKA. My father always said, Its not important how much money you make. What matters is how you spend the money you have. By that he meant one needs to know how to spend money carefully. Otherwise, there will never be enough money, even if you...
Save Energy Using Night Lights
I buy my nightlights at Dollar Tree. Also, they have replacement bulbs at four for $1 which is an excellent price. I have one that is like the one the poster mentioned. I keep it in my kitchen to see in the evenings. The other one is in the bathroom. that has...
Make a Microwave Shelf
My sister is short and has short arms making it hard for her to reach the kitchen cabinets. She bought 2 shoe racks that are actually just a shelf and put them on the back of her kitchen counter. You can stack them or put them side-by-side. She puts items she...
Container Ideas From Every Room
I would like to add that if youre not into shabby chic or farmhouse decorating, you can always spray paint your planter into something that fits your style. Ive even seen gold and silver on items we think of as junk. Also, dont forget an old stove or grill...
Container Ideas From Every Room
When I saw the mention of a bookcase as a planter, it reminded me of something I saw yesterday. A bookcase was used as a raised bed. Raised beds can be pricey and you get nothing for your money. I like them, but its best to make your own, imho.
Save Time and Money by Organizing Your Closet
Dont forget to stir your clothing once in awhile. By stir I mean to move them around in the closet. Its interesting how different they can look when theyre stored next to a different item! Also, I notice that people tend to wear the same clothing over and over...
Reusing Spice Bottles For Organizing
I like to use one of these jars for a mix of cinnamon and sugar to shake on toast. That way you always get the right amount. Cinnamon toast is a cheaper substitute for donuts... and a healthier one at that.
Cat and a Newborn Baby?
You have nothing to worry about. There are many old wives tales about cats and babies, but they are not true. Your cat may think its one of her babies to mother... or father. Dont forget to bestow love on your pet after the birth of the baby just as you would...
Cat and a Newborn Baby?
A friend of mine told me a story about what happened to her a long time ago. She put her toddler to sleep and went outside to work in the yard. (This is something I would never do.) The baby woke up and the womans two cats worked together to protect the child...
Storing Used Coffee Grounds Until Spring?
I just throw my used coffee ground out with the filter even if it is winter. I want them to decompose before spring. Also, I want the filter to decompose before spring. Ive been doing this for several years, and it works fine for me. Im in zone 5 in PA
Make Your Own 2% Milk At Home
Maybe you will consider adding powdered milk to your watered down milk to increase the nutritional value. Good luck
Selling Off an Estate?
We had very good luck with a local auction company that came in and sold the contents of my husbands grandmothers house. They do the preparation. Sometimes things need to be washed and pressed, etc. But this is the way to go as its not drawn out. Our local...
Tub Surround vs. Tile?
I think the fiberglass type tub surround might be slightly easier to clean because there arent any seams or cracks. However, I feel that looks cheap. There is nothing like tile to add value to your home. Should you ever wish to sell your home I feel tile would...
