"Holly Jolly Christmas" Parade Float Ideas?
Im guessing the theme comes from the city, but I still love to see a nativity scene from any church. I would put a banner Jesus is the Reason for the Season.
"Happy Birthday Jesus" Parade Float Ideas?
The Three Wise men brought gifts to Jesus... Also, have posters held by others bringing their gifts of time, talent, & tithe.
Paint Colors For Italian Style Kitchen?
Yellow would be very nice. I would go to HGTVs website and look up Decorating Cents episodes....they have done Italian rooms...Im sure other shows have as well.
Shout Color Catchers Sheets?
You can find them almost anywhere. Walmart, K-Mart, Walgreens, your local grocery store. Look in the laundry section. They are great! They can be used over and over again as well.
Child Will Not Eat Hamburger Meat?
I have a 4 year old who doesnt really like hamburger either. I DO NOT fret that. It isnt really that great for us anyway. I dont use it much anymore since my husband was told by the doctor that he has high blood pressure and needed to lose a few pounds. My...
Child Will Not Eat Hamburger Meat?
I agree she did ask for recipes. It would have been more helpful to know what her child did like; pasta is cheap, and chicken can be stretched. Most of the cooking sites give child friendly recipes. Ive even made a Mexican Pizza taken whole wheat/low fat tortilla...
Making Christmas Presents From Fabric...
I am sure those quilts will be their most cherished Christmas present ever!! I wish I knew how to sew...just lovely!!
Using Less Baggies For Packed Meals?
Lots of people save the empty bags from cereal, crackers, bread bags...you could use those. I like the name brand Baggies. They have 150 on a roll You could just reuse some of the bags, especially if all they had in them was dry goods.
Meals For A Freezer Swap?
You could make chili. Use lean hamburger and season with spices. Try not to use the mixes. They have MSG and way too much sodium.
The Retro Has Got to Go
If it were me...Id play up the green and black...redo the floor and repaint the walls. Id have a skirt made for the sink and possibly change out the fixture. Home Depot and Lowes always have a deal with 6 months interest free. We were blessed to build our home...
Could This Be Spatini?
I have never tried Spatini or this recipe, but I did copy it from Top Secret Recipes when it was made free. 1 beef bouillon cube, crushed 1 1/2 teaspoons powdered sugar 1 teaspoon cornstarch 1/4 teaspoon ground oregano 1/4 teaspoon ground thyme 1/4 teaspoon...
Personalized Wedding Mints?
When I googled your request...several companies came up including Oriental Trading...Like the idea of personalized M & Ms also....However, maybe a more thrifty idea is to go to your local print shop/gift shop and order a spool of ribbon personalized, buy your...
Displaying Cupcakes at a Party?
How old is she? The grocery stores that make cakes also use cupcakes and make a number out of them. You could cover a piece of cardboad with foil or fabric. Use what you can for her age...put the rest on a platter/plate that you already have.
Removing Lice From Play Toys?
Anything that can be put in the washing machine and washed in warm/hot water is fine. They make sprays that are just for killing lice. Ive never had any problems using those products. It sounds like you have done a thorough job cleaning. Just be sure to spray...
Wet/Dry Mop Reviews?
I own a Swiffer mop as well, but I got tired of buying refills. I purchased a mop with a set of three microfiber pads. You can either rinse them in water or cleaner. Im going to use a spray bottle filled with some detergent once my original cleaners are gone...
Meals That Reheat Well?
A waitress gave a group of us this tip. Instead of always using the microwave...use your stove top. We had ordered lasagna and she recommened to reheat on the stove top. It was just as quick and it didnt come out rubbery.
Reviews Of Ebates.com?
Thank you very much! I dont have paypal set up, but I noticed that they can mail you your check.
Recipe for Deep Fried Tacos?
I got a recipe from this site for baked chimichangas. Ive made them several times over. Yummy! It was originally from Connie from Oden, Arkansas. Very easy to put together with just a few ingredients.
Uses for DVD Cases?
I googled crafts using DVD cases and found this site. scrapjazz.com She had lots of cute ideas.
Banana Waffles
Sounds good...I make banana pancakes a lot and waffles would be a nice change. In my pancake recipe I change it up by grinding up oatmeal in place of at least half the flour. Ill have to try it out on my waffle maker.
Safer Use of Plastics
Yeah. I make homemade pancakes and wrap them two at a time in Saran Wrap, put them in a Ziplock freezer bag, and then defrost in my microwave and enjoy eating them for breakfast. Ive been doing this for quite a long time. I suppose I could remove the wrap first...
Where Can I Find Bathroom Signs?
Try someone who does engraving. You can get a nice brass plate for your doors.
Change Drab Photos to Black and White
Beautiful pic! My sister-in-law loves that famous b/w photographer and one year I took pictures of three different waterfalls while on vacation in NC and framed them in black frames...I also made a label for the back to identify the waterfall...Really a beautiful...
Looking for Stuffed Bell Pepper Recipe?
I just made stuffed peppers for the first time and they were great. I used ground turkery breast (husband dieting and getting blood pressure under control) about a cup or so low sodium chicken stock (I found out that Rachel Rays is lower in everything and beats...
Looking for Recipes for Baked Chicken?
This one came from the American Heart Assoc. cookbook...husband said its a keeper! 1 cup fat-free milk 1 cup crushed cornflake crumbs 1 tsp. crushed dried rosemary 1/2 tsp. pepper 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts(trim excess fat) Preheat oven 400* line...
Ideas For Unique Wedding Favors?
One wedding party I attended had wine glasses with balloons tied to them and they were partially filled with either mints or hershey candy bars in gold...loved eating the chocolate. You could order personalized M & Ms. I have also seen Yankee candle votives...
Inexpensive Ideas For Wrapping Large Present?
Im sure a couple of rolls of wedding paper at the local Dollar Tree....Just wrap the sides and top. If you want creativity...any and all newspaper pieces related to television with a white bow.
Can Only One Child Have Head Lice?
Its possible that the ex-wife isnt treating her house. I had a similar problem. The nits must be removed because that is what hatches to create a bigger mess. I used Rid or a store brand and spray created to kill lice. Its no big deal to get head lice--they...
Can Only One Child Have Head Lice?
I saw your plea again, and yes, it is possible that one child could get the head lice. I had problems with my husbands ex-wife and had to clean my daughters head many a times. Her older sister had it once, but the boys never had it--nor myself. It was a long...
How to Talk to Mother About Shaving Legs?
I dont know how old you are and thats good to keep things in general...I know I was in 5th grade when I started shaving... I know it bothered me too. All the girls in my sunday school class wear pantyhose, I was open and honest with my mom on how I felt. I...
How to Talk to Mother About Shaving Legs?
As far as the previous poster who is eleven.....it is NEVER good to tell your mom a lie...you will wind up losing so much trust...we know more than you think...and thats much worse than not being able to shave your legs. If that is what you did....please tell...
Credit Card Fees in Foreign Countries
That also goes for your debit card as well. Our son just came back from South Korea and he was charged .25 here and there and it does add up.
Frugal Florida Fall Fashion Show Centerpieces?
Check out your local Dollar Tree. They carry the fall leaves and pumpkins. Last year they even supplied a list to make a cornucopia. They look very nice!
Where Can I Get A Miss Elizabeth Scrapbook?
Thank you for your replies.....I wound up getting an album at Walmart, but used the papers and stickers from the Dollar Tree. The album turned out great. thanks, heather
Buy School Supplies from the List
Im not sure what grades make you take in extra. I always bought on sale and kept the extra at home. There was one year I got caught. My kids used to always use the cheap spiral bound notebooks. Then the teachers wanted three ring binders. Thankfully, at the...
Cleaning a Foam Cushion?
I would wash it in the bathtub with a little detergent, rinse well and dry it out in the sun.
Meatloaf Without Tomato Products?
The above recipie is like mine....although I forget to use oatmeal and use bread crumbs instead...so thanks for that tip, however, try Mrs. Dash in lieu of any salt products.
Reconditioning A Dry Erase Board?
I just saw it today in a Parents magazine that Rustoleum makes a paint that is a dry erase formula...the picture showed the paint on a wall in a mud room.
Removing Crayon from Plastic?
I used Goo Gone on my sons desk and it did the trick using very little effort. I bought my bottle of it at K-Mart.
What is Matzo?
You can read in Exodus chapter 12 why Passover is celebrated. Specifically verses 14-15 tell us that it was the Lords command that his people eat unleavened bread. Im sure this is more information than you wanted, but I just had to give God credit as to why...
Recipes Using Cream Cheese Filling?
Dont know what your actual recipe is, but I stuffed chicken breasts with a cream cheese filler and wrapped it up with a strip of bacon. Delicious. Can it be served with cresent rolls? How about pasta shells?
Making Brass Look Tarnished?
Go to HGTVs web site or Lowes? They air a commercial that does the very thing that you are asking about. They take a shiny brass light fixture and darken it. Forget what they said, but Im sure its on their website.
GE 25865GE3 Cordless Phone Reviews?
If Circuit City sells it, check out their web site. You can read real reviews from actual buyers.
Preserving Children's Artwork?
I purchased large 3-ring binders in the coordinating school colors. I hole punched their report cards, certificates.....but for the artwork, I hole punched large zip lock bags and put the artwork in them. I also used dividers for each grade and one binder for...
Chewy Peanut Butter Cookies?
I just used the recipe that was submitted using the cake mix. DELICIOUS !!! No need for twenty min. 8 was just fine in my oven.
Converting a Crib Into a Bed?
Sorry, I just reread your e-mail and you did say full size. After watching countless home improvement shows--anything can be made out anything. It just takes someone who know carpentry. If you can at least get a headboard made--do so. I found its much easier...
Creating a Fishing Room?
To hang fishing lures, why not try this. Purchase a huge form board, attach cotton batting, and then a coordinating fabric for your theme. Make your own frame using crown molding. Hang your lures. You could also use an existing wall art and recover with your...
Bags that Comforters, Drapes and Tablecloths Come In?
I use the small ones for tolitries when we go on vacation. We go camping, so the big ones hold clothes, coats, blankets etc.
Maine Christmas Charities?
First--God Bless you and your family. Second--Salvation Army is the first place I would go. I live in Florida and I know our church has a mission of giving gifts and full dinners for those who are in need--so I am sure a local church would be more than happy...
Family Tree Wall Hanging
Sorry to all who asked for a pattern. This was sold in Hallmark stores and is no longer available to order. However, Im sure there are a lot of crafty people out there who could do an equally beautiful job.
Recipes Using Apples?
You can also make apple cake. If you bake in a 13 x 9 pan, just cut in thirds wrap in foil and freeze in a freezer bag. Muffins can be frozen too. Then you only defrost what you need. Id also make apple cobbler. YUM!
