Cleaning and Maintaining Your...
Here is another wonderful video from Loews on maintaining your lawn mower, and it is very easy to understand: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WL_DyQX29UQ
Texas Bluebonnets (Trenton, TX)
Bluebonnets are so strikingly beautiful and blue! I once lived in Texas and loved seeing them alongside the roads and highways every spring!
Square Foot Raised Garden Beds
That is really nice~ What a good job. I am going to attempt this as well sometime, before too long! Blessings, Robyn
Bumble Bee Clay Pot with Coffee Filter Flowers
Here are some of mine. When we find a pencil that wont sharpen right, we use them for these little flowers! Yours are so beautiful! They look like roses...mine look like carnations!
Dragonfly And Peach Tree (Ludowici, GA)
Absolutely gorgeous! I love dragonflies! I could watch them passing over water and catching things to eat for hours. They make summer beautiful in my opinion!
Building an Inexpensive Garden Fountain?
Here is a really neat fountain I found on youtube that can be made for around $84. It doesnt look too hard to make.... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1fb9w_Wl8WM Have fun if you decide to try this! Blessings, Robyn
Blue Sky, Green Field (Upstate NY)
I would have loved this too! I would have stopped and photographed it!
Fishing (Murphysboro, IL)
What a sweetie pie! She has caught a fish, and she looks happily surprised! I remember when I used to go fishing at this age. This photo brings back those memories! Blessings, Robyn
What Breed is My Dog?
What a darling little fellow! I see mostly Cairn Terrier from his face and build....Check out this link and photo: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cairn_Terrier There might be a smidgen of Yorkshire Terrier in him too. Here is another photo...he is so tiny, I...
Puppy Biting All the Time?
Here are some monre resources for you... http://leerburg.com/bitingpuppies.htm http://leerburg.com/pdf/Training%20Puppies%20Not%20to%20Bite.pdf Free streaming videos on leerburg.com http://leerburg.com/flix/category.php?categoryid=30
Puppy Biting All the Time?
With pitties, they have such a happy nature, and most of them were taken away really early from their mom before she taught them how to behave. Pits are such happy souls, they go on and on and rarely stop to listen... lol I have a weenie dog, feist mix, that...
The Boogaboo Bunch (Rhode Island Red Mix)
Here is one of these chicks as I photographed her just today... :)
Popcorn (Cat)
Here are some interesting facts and questions answered about feral cats: Best Friends: http://www.bestfriends.org/nomorehomelesspets/resourcelibrary/feralindex.cfm Humane Society http://www.humanesociety.org/issues/feral_cats/ ASPCA http://www.aspca.org/adoption...
Caring for Three Week Old Orphaned Kittens?
I would start transitioning them from this homemade formula to having quality canned cat food in the formula at around five weeks and on. I would use the formula in the kitten formula for as long as they are still with mom, and even shortly thereafter, by putting...
Ronnie (Raccoon)
He is beautiful! What a beautiful story! Thank yo so much for caring enough for him and taking care of him when he was an orphan. He will always be yours in his heart, even if he is back in the wild...that is such a beautiful story!
Shopping for Small Bottles or Jars for Handcream?
What about collecting baby food jars? Have you thought about using freecycle.org and asking for that many small bottles or jars if someone has them? You have to offer something before you can ask for something for the first time but it is a great site. That...
Getting Rid of a Headache?
I would tell the doctor and run any home remedy by him before you take it to make sure it will not mix the wrong way with what you are taking now. That being said, here are some ideas from earthclinic.com.. http://www.earthclinic.com/CURES/headache3.html A...
Reindeer Herd (Cairngorm Mountains)
What a wonderful thing to do to go up there and help them that way! They are so beautiful!
Soaking Beans?
http://www.ehow.com/how_4895868_quick-soak-pinto-beans.html The above link discusses how to quick soak pinto beans. I always sort them, which means pouring them on a cookie sheet or on your hand, and getting rid of any rocks or clumps of dirt. This is a must...
Previously House Trained Puppy Backsliding?
Have you considered putting a potty pad on the patio for times when it rains, or somewhere where the dog doesnt have to step in the wet grass? You could make a four square stepping stone area close to the door where he can go when it is raining, where he doesnt...
Homemade Disinfectant Cleaners?
I sometimes use a mixture of tea tree oil and water as a hand sanitizer or a kitchen counter cleaner. I put about 3/4 of the small spray bottle full of water, and then I put a little bit of the tea tree oil in it. I do not measure. Tea tree oil always needs...
Disposing of Lamp Oil?
You could join freecycle.org and offer it to someone who would like to have it in your area. Blessings, Robyn
Breaking a Coffee Shop Addiction?
I like the Duncan Donuts brand of coffee you can buy at the store, the French Vanilla and the Hazelnut. You brew it at home. It costs a lot, like around ten or eleven dollars but when you make it at home it fills the house with the most delicious aroma. You...
Keeping up with Dishes?
I am also of the opinion that there should not be as many dishes as there are people. If all do the dishes that is fine. I have been known to have only two plates and two forks, and people can take turns. I dont like the kitchen overrun with dishes. You can...
Getting Rid of Ants Inside?
If you can find where they are coming in from, sprinkle cinnamon there. They do not like cinnamon at all. I got rid of the roaches using Advion which you can buy at: http://helpihavebugs.com/ Now I will also go to that site to see what they say about ants.
Getting Rid of Ants Inside?
The ones I want to kill right away, I use a little spray bottle filled with amber Listerine or the generic amber Listerine. You have to squirt them with it. I am trying to get rid of them too. It is safer to use then spray for bugs.
Dog Has Itchy Skin and Is Losing Hair?
Here also are some other posts that some readers have written that helped their little dogs. http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf84397095.tip.html You might try the bottled water too. Blessings,
Dog Has Itchy Skin and Is Losing Hair?
Here are some sites to look at to see if they offer some help. http://pets.webmd.com/dogs/hair-loss-in-dogs-causes-diseases I would be interested to know how the tests turned out for the dog. I would wonder also if the dog is allergic to wheat or corn. Most...
House Training a Puppy?
Sometimes when a pup will do this he needs to be checked for an infection or illness that makes him have a hard time going. Make sure he is healthy before assuming he is just choosing to go that way on the floor. Also remember that these are the times to take...
Listerine as a Mosquito Repellent
I use Listerine as a hand sanitizer, a counter disinfectant, also it kills ants on contact, it kills them in the tub, and it kills them in the sink. I also like it as a mosquito repellent, but mostly I like it as the killer of ants that come into the kitchen...
Virginia Wolff (Bengal)
This photo is one of those that most of us only try for! So funny and adorable!
Ranger (Labrador Retriever)
So adorable! Labs are such happy and energetic dogs, I just love them so much. When they get older, they are wonderful too. We fostered an older dog t hat was a lab, we named her Jenny. She soon became known as Jen Jen. She lived out the rest of her life with...
Getting Rid of Washing Machine Odor?
Create a mixture of baking soda and vinegar. Add 1/2 cup of baking soda to 2 cups of white distilled vinegar. It will foam all over. Let the water rise and then pour this into the machine. Let it run the full cycle. This should get rid of the odor. For more...
Amazing Uses for Plastic Bags
I use them to clean out the guinea pig cage when I cant find my pink dishwashing gloves. They are great.
Using Ivermectin to Treat Ear Mites
I am putting the following information here, read it in its entirety, and Also check to see if your breed is one of the dogs that might be sensitive to this. There is a list further down of the breeds that may be sensitive. I am not dealing with mange on this...
Pet Chickens With Diarrhea?
Add one-half tablespoon of Epsom salt to the affected chickens feed. You can also feed your diarrhea-afflicted chicken wheat bran moistened with sour milk or buttermilk. http://www.motherearthnews.com/sustainable-farming/chicken-diseases-and-treatment-zmaz74zhol...
Barli (Lab/St. Bernard)
Give Barli a hug from me! So sweet to see such a smart and gentle soul. He looks like he is a wonderful, adorable, sweet darling! Blessings, Robyn
Raising Baby Zebra Finches?
The mother will lay about eight eggs, which will hatch in about two weeks. Be sure to count the amount of eggs laid and without disturbing the nest too much or at all. If after three weeks has passed and the eggs have not hatched, they are not ever going to...
In Memory Of Jake (Min Pin) And Buster (Horse)
What a sweet and amazing picture! I am so glad t hey had a full and loving life. I love the Wow! expression on Jakes face....lol...that is amazing! It brought a smile to my face too!
Preventing Dog From Getting Out Between...
I used nylon zip ties you buy at the hardware store to put up a temporary fence for my chicken. I also put stakes in the ground that are three dollars per stake. I attached the welded fence wire to the three dollar stakes with zip ties also. I have become a...
Phat Man (House Cat)
How sweet! I have a darling little cat that follows me around the house, even in the bathroom and tries to take a bath with me...lol. Your cat Phat, is so adorable in that he has his own set of mittens! I love having my cats and they are always into something...
Overly Protective Saint Bernard?
I would check out leerburg.com and find the answers to the question you have. There are many videos for sale, and free podcasts and free articles, and a huge database of questions that have been answered!
House Trained Dog Peeing Inside at Night?
I have taught all my dogs to tell me when they have to go out at night. If I had one that was healthy and he or she was peeing all the time, after the vet visit I would put up the water for during the night. I would make sure to put it down then next morning...
Bobby (Pitbull)
Because of their expressions, they are a laugh a minute. They are so sweet! I like when they lay on their back, and their lips hang over their teeth, they are so happy when they nap. Love this type of dog, so loving, yet so energetic and silly as pups...so...
Chance (Terrier/Maltese Mix)
I am so moved by this story, so beautiful from beginning to end! I love Chance, give him a hug from me, and thank him for being so adorable! Often our rescue animals, or any of them, save us just the same as we save them! Blessings, Robyn
Hot-water Bottle Mouse Pad
That is absolutely wonderful! I have a hot water bottle, that rarely gets used anymore, it used to be my daughters, when she was a little girl, many years ago . I would fill it with hot water, not too hot, and give it to her to sleep with during an ice storm...
My Frugal Life: Street Theatre
It is so true that if they dont take actual help, but only money, they are running a scam. It has happened so many times over here. It is sad that people do this kind of thing and then make it less likely that anyone would help someone who was actually in trouble...
Getting Rid of Black Widow Spiders?
This link below discusses Wrens, Eucalyptus, and Horse Chestnuts, and how to get rid of the spiders naturally. http://www.getridofthings.com/pests/spiders/get-rid-of-black-widows.htm This link below contains information and pictures on the Black and Brown Widow...
Maggie Mae (Longhair Chihuahua)
Chihuahuas are so amazing. They are so loyal. I have Banjo who is such a sweetie. She never leaves my side, she is part chihuahua, but also part mountain feist and dachshund. I have never seen a dog more my shadow then her. She is a sweetie. Tell Maggie she...
Sugar (Pitbull)
What a beautiful girl! I loved your tribute to pit bulls. I call them wiggle butts, they do wag their whole back half of their body, it is so funny. That is such a beautiful story of Sugar and how she came to be in your home. I know how that works, we have...
Decorate Patios with Artificial Flowers
That is darling, I am going to get a little frog decoration I have been looking at and make a display like this! Love your desecrating savvy!
Financial Help for Senior Needing Dentures?
I found this information on a site I trust. I hope you find it helpful. http://www.ehow.com/facts_7678520_lowincome-assistance-dentures.html Blessings, Robyn
Mother Cat Not Attentive to Kittens?
What is she doing? If you need to bottle feed, I can talk you through it. Let me know what she is doing by clicking on my name and sending me a message. Newborn kittens after bottle feeding, need to have a moist piece of toilet paper massaged over their hind...
Snow Storm (Brockville, Ontario)
Wow! That is a lot of snow! We have been wondering where the winter weather went here in Elizabethton/Johnson City, Tennessee! (That is close to Bristol Motor Speedway). We have had unseasonably warm weather, not that I am complaining much.
TV Dinner Cupcakes
Those are so wonderful! I love using creativity and food together! These will be such an interesting addition to our menu list!
School Bus Toy Wagon
That is so clever! I remember my little red wagon, and I used to pull bugs around in it with my little sister. This photo brings back memories!
Doc (Jack Russell) and Hoss (Rat Terrier)
They look so happy and content! Thank you so much for making such a difference in their daily lives. Are they in a tree? Hugs and pats to them!
Geting Rid of Smoke Smell Using an Apple?
It is supposed to be cut in half. I forgot to put that on the question. Thanks, Robyn
Tux (Cat)
He is beautiful! He is only doing his part. Consider yourself lucky that he doesnt do like my cat did, and bring in a live snake. LOL. He definitely looks very content and happy with himself. :) Here are a couple of my babies. Peanut, the cat and Bruno the...
Treating Dog's Anal Gland Problems?
This is kind of a graphic video, but it shows how to express a dogs anal glands. Do not do it if the dog acts like he will bite you. It is worth the money to pay the vet if the dog wants to fight you on this subject... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vywTCnjKX4k
Removing Rust Stains from Cotton Fabric?
Pour salt on the stain. Then cut a lemon into quarters and squeeze the juices over the salt on the rust stain. Lay it outside until it dries. Brush off the salt. Put the rust stained fabric on a towel. Pour an enzyme laundry detergent on the rust stain. Rub...
Homemade Rug Cleaner?
The best I have found is this, it is also the simplest: White Vinegar Baking Soda Water Mix it into a paste, and apply with a toothbrush. Let dry and then vacuum up baking soda.
Virginia Wolf (Bengal)
Those very messes they get into now, just prove how healthy and young they are. When they get older you realize how energetic they used to be. It is always something the way pets have their own things to do and keep themselves occupied with. Just last week...
Saving Money on Electricity
Those are very good things to do to save money. Gas prices are so high, it is a good thing to know how to save money! Thumbs up!
Unclogging a Sink Drain?
I would use a plunger on the sink. I always use it in our bathtub. When you plunge it, push it and pull it way up, and the force will dislodge any toy or solid thing in the drain. Also you can make a wire out of a paperclip, or a hanger and snake it out. Also...
What Breed is My Dog?
What a beautiful baby! I would guess Miniature Pincher as a cross with the Chihuahua. Mostly Chihuahua! What a darling and beautiful little soul! Blessings, Robyn
Armour Etch For Scratched Eyeglasses
My glasses always get that mess on them after a few years. I am really glad to know this!
Freeze Yogurt and Pudding For Popsicles
That sounds so delicious! I am going to add the yogurt to mine. I often make these but have never thought to add yogurt! That is a wonderful idea! Robyn
Murphy (Donkey) and Miss (Dog)
How amazing! They look so good together. It is always interesting to me to see how animals interact. Such a beautiful moment!
Help With Binge Eating?
Wash your mouth with mouthwash if you feel like eating and you know you are not hungry. Mint is very good at making people not want to eat becausee their mouth feels so clean. Wheat and breads and the like are very addicting and hard to come off of. I would...
Bake Bread With Your Grandchildren
That is so beautiful! The praying over the bread is so thoughtful and such a powerful statement of how much you love others. Blessings to you, Robyn
Instant Cake Recipe
To the ones who would like to know how to cook this, I use a coffee cup, a large one. If you like, you can spray it first with Pam, but I dont I just soak the coffee cup in water after I am through eating the cake. Blessings, Robyn
Roxie (Weimaraner)
Roxie is so beautiful! Thank you for making her life so beautiful! Thank you also for sharing her! Blessings, Robyn
Treating Common Insect Problems in...
Thank you for this informative article. I really am going to use these, I never knew all the ways to discourage and kill each different pest! Great reading! Blessings, Robyn
Removing Ink from the Dryer?
Get some old towels and household bleach. This method takes time but it works. The old towels are soaked in bleach and water solution. Place inside the dryer and turn it on. It may take a few tries but it should work.
Dye Transferred in the Wash?
I found this link. I hope it helps you get the dye out of the fabric! Run cold water in a sink and place a tablespoon of all-fabric powdered bleach in the water. Make sure to use a powdered bleach that works with all colors and fabrics Read more: How to Remove...
Cecilia (Cat)
Cecilia, you are a perfect example of why black cats are so amazingly beautiful. They simply rule! Look at that happy expression! You are beautiful Cecilia! Here is a photo of Jerry, with my Christmas Bells I ordered from Oriental Trading Company this year...
Recycled Candle Wax Air Freshener
That would make a beautiful gift idea! I am going to do that! Thanks for the tip!
Expiration Date on Canned Foods?
Here is the link ot the US Government Fact Sheet on this subject: http://www.fsis.usda.gov/Factsheets/Food_Product_dating/index.asp#5 Hope this can help you. Make sure the can you have is not bent or damaged and does not smell bad if you are unsure. Blessings...
