Garden: Chinese Mantid
I guarantee you, that the reason that this little lady is so large is because its a She. the Males of all the mantis family are small.... hhmm, the better to eat them, I suppose ;)
Recipe for Hummus Without Tahini
Just make the recipe without the Tahini. I usually do. if you want to add somehting to enhance the consistancy, I might skip peanut butter as its flavour is stronger than tahinis, but some other lightger-flavoured nut butter night work instead.
Keeping Pickled Cucumbers and Okra Crunchy?
My Mom and Gramma always put a fresh grape leaf (pint jars, 2 or 3 in a quart) in the middle of the jar of ANY kind of pickle. They never had a soft pickle as long as I can remember!
Protecting Cabinets Above Stove?
Go to a local store like Dollar General, Family Dollar, or WalMart and get a roll or two of contact Paper. You can get this in a HUGE number of colours and patterns. It sticks like a sticker, is plastic so you can wash it, and peels off easily with no residue...
Options For Temperamental Dog?
I would try obiedence training. You can get this pretty much free if one of your kids would be interested in joining the dog group in 4-H. Otherwise, id call the vets and ask where to take him for training.
Can I Eat My Navy Beans?
The pods arent really edible as theyre very tough and woody. Id just wait until theyre dry then pull the entire plant. Then pick off the pods and open them for the beans.
Best Apples For Making Juice?
Youre actually getting a pretty fair amount as it is. Apples arent really bred for juicing. If youre looking for flavor, try one part Jonathan, one part MacIntosh, and two parts Yellow Delicious. thats a local favorite her in So. West Michigan.
Ask Wal-Mart to Match the Price
To whom do you speak about price matching? Are there any limits to whose prices theyll match? or for how many of an item theyll match prices on? or for what kind of items theyll match prices on? thanks for the tip, shosha
Dyeing Part of My Jeans?
hang them on a clothesline while damp. You can either use liquid dye and a paint brush or a tyedye kit and follow the directions. Its all pretty easy! Just remember, especially when youre just learning this... you cant always control the dye. That can make...
Why aren't my cakes flat?
I just cool the cake in the pans and trim off the excess. Use a long knife and the edge of the pan as a guide. Its a snack for the hubby or kids who will then let me be while I finish the cake.
What to do with Leftover Yellow Cake?
How abotu crushing some berries and ladling them over cake cubes? Very simple and easy... and wonderful!
Do I Need to Remove Fruit from My Fruit Tree?
Yes... thin the fruit!! I live in the Michigan Fruitbelt, born and bred and Im surrounded by our own orchards. PEaches, pears, apples, cherries, apricots, pluots, and plums to name only a few, but we thin the fruit to two or three per cluster but only after...
Cherries Drying Up On Tree?
If your trees arent getting enough water the fruit will dry up. Are you getting any ripe fruit? Theres a happening called June Drop no ones figured out why, but trees just do it and usually in June but also as early as May and as late as July. This is normal...
Looking For Recipe For Thai Pork With Garlic and Peppers?
Hi! Hopefully this is what youre looking for: http://www.supatra.com/pages/thairecipes_garlicpork.html or maybe this one? http://www.recipezaar.com/170561 good luck.....
Housebreaking A Husky Mix?
Our little one Ralphie, had trouble with that sort of thing. We have a small area fenced in for the dogs (his older brother Russell and he) just go to the door to let us know. Ralphie had trouble knowing what to do and would just potty whereever he was. We...
Dealing With A Picky Eater?
The best way to deal with a picky eater is give him two choices for meals: Take it or Leave it. When hes hungry, hell eat whats given. I know its hard as a mom not to feed your kid, but he IS old enough to know if hes actually hungry or not. When I first got...
Removing Urine From Clothing?
Depends on what kind of urine. Human or dog: Washing with a little washing soda (found next to the borax in the soap aisle) with your soap would fix it up. Stale human or dog: also add borax. Cat: Female: same as stale human or dog only let it soak about a...
Planting Blueberry Bushes
Ive never heard of cutting them down like that, but that doesnt mean anything... Maybe ill try that with my new bushes. I DO know that blueberries need a LOT of nitrogen in their soil. We ring ours with chicken when we clean out the coop in the spring and fall...
Cigarette Smoke on Plastic?
Mix a few drops of tea tree oil with about a cup of white distilled vinegar and then dilute with another cup of water. Put this in a spray bottle and use like Febreeze. Works better and great for cigarette smoke.
What Breed Is My Dog? (Boxer Mix?)
I doubt that your dog is a pit bull. These dogs are bred mostly from Bull Terriers with a conglomeration of other breeds thrown in. The photo looks mothing like one. My guess, after 30 years of showing dogs, would be with Retrosarah in the Rodesian Ridgeback...
Getting Rid of Smell on Vintage Coats?
What is the smell? Have your tried vinegar? Honestly, I find that straight from the bottle white distilled vinegar is pretty much for everything! It kills mold, mildew, viruses, and bacterias (not all.. but most in the house!) It also clears up weird smells...
Removing Lichen from a Teak Bench?
Carefully scrape it off then spray the wood with straight from the bottle white distilled vinegar. The vinegar will kill off any remaining molds, mildew, or mosses. Once this is done, be sure to clean the wood more often and make sure to tip the bench so that...
Removing Rodent Urine Smell on Outdoor Furniture Cushions?
Hang them over a clothesline in the sun and spray it down with straight from the bottle distilled white vinegar with about 6-9 drops of tea tree oil mixed in. Watch the fabric carefully though.. the sun can bleach the colour and also make the fabric tender...
Hairs Still Feels Dead After Stopping Use of Dye?
Add a little folic acid to your diet with suppliments and try drinking a packet of unflavoured gelatin in 8 ounces of liquid every day for a while. If its the old dyed hair youre talking about theres really only one way to fix it: cut it off. good luck!
Do I Need A New Type of DVD Player?
YOu might be thinking of BlueRay Dont worry too much just yet. The change wont happen any time too soon....
Tips for Campfire Cooking
Pizza in the pie irons is really easy! Use store-bought bread or tortillas... spray the Iron with cooking spray or lightly butter one side of each slice or bread (this keeps it from sticking) Lay one in the Iron, add a teaspoon or two of sauce (we just get...
Looking For Banana Cream Pie Recipe?
Try this, its my husbands fave! Use vanilla wafers instead of graham crackers to make the crust. Make instant banana cream flavoured pudding and fold in half of an 8 ounce tub of thawed french vanilla cool-whip. Slice up a few bananas. now... layer this way...
Cleaning Walls in a Mobile Home?
Ive read several good ideas but its true that most of these ideas will probably damage the vinyl wall coverings. My honest suggestion would be to scrub the walls then repaint. Use KILLZ primer then paint over that. KILLZ actually blocks even nicotine stains...
What Ingredients are in Hair Products?
It depends on what products you want. Heres a recipe for shampoo... I havent tried it yet, but then I only just found it the other day. Chamomile Fields Shampoo By: Pioneer Thinking The Ingredients ' 4 bags of Chamomile tea (or 1 handful of fresh Chamomile...
Establishing Credit With A Credit Card?
DONT. You wont grow on credit. Its a hoax that you need credit to do anything. You can still buy a house without a credit card. You can even buy a car without a credit card. And most banks debit cards are underwritten by credit card companies like visa and...
What Can I Do With Fermented Apple Cider?
You can make apple cider vinegar by letting it sit longer until its gone over or you can make AppleJack... if you want to make applejack you just freeze the now sparkling cider for at least three days, pour the liquid into another container and throw out the...
Calming Spray For Cats?
Cats, especially females, are VERY territorial. Try some of the ideas we found effective when we brought our new puppy home to our two rather insulted girls: first... clean everything. If you cant clean it (like you dont have to shampoo the carpet) mix half...
Calming Spray For Cats?
P.S. After a another couple of weeks, try laying a towel in some area or other and sprinkling with catnip. This is sure to be some kind of ice breaker for your kitties.
Plants That Produce Unusual, Distinctive Seed Pods?
Money plants, chinese lanterns, teasels, milkweed, Althea, and yucca off the top of my head!
Recipes Using Chicken Gravy?
Pot pie and to smother chicken or pork chops? As the sauce in pasta with chicken, turkey, or pork? I love the freezing idea too!
Do I Need Two Apple Trees To Get Fruit?
My family and I live in the heart of the fruitbelt in Southwestern Michigan. As a matter of fact our yard is landscaped with Fruit. Growing up here, I worked for famly and friends on a LOT of farms. It depends on how much fruit you really want. Youll get better...
Origami Garbage Bin
First thing I imagined when I saw this was to make it a little smaller and used for place settings with little treats. My mind is swimming!
Keeping Bugs Out of My Face?
I cant recall where I found this... but theres a note with the original that it works really well. I havent had a chance yet to use it. Mosquito Deterrent recipe Put some water in a white dinner plate and add just a couple of drops of Lemon Fresh Joy dishwashing...
Cleaning a Shower Curtain?
What about getting the rust stains from hard water off? We only use cold water to wash... everything else comes lovely clean. Just cant get the rust off.
Dog Treats to Put in Kong Toy?
Weve used broken milk bones mixed with peanut butter . Made our boys happy! Another thing for you if your dog is a chewer is go to a pet supply shop or a farm and feed store and get smoked beef knuckles, shin bones, dino bones... the knuckles are only about...
Crafts Using Unmarked Paint Cans?
Ok, great for gift boxes/gift baskets. What about stilts? a Pair of cans and some twine or clothesline rope, a good nail, and take off the handles and tip the cans bottom up. Punch holes opposite each other in sides of the cans near the bottom which is now...
Kids Choice Awards Sleepover Party?
here are a few links for Oscar Party ideas... Dont forget some Orange paper splats ! www.chiff.com/art/movies/oscar-party-ideas.htm www.ehow.com/how_6930_throw-oscar-party.html www.ehow.com/how_2025988_host-academy-awards-party.html Hope they help!
Planning a Surprise Sweet 16 Party?
Tatpas are wonderful for a party... Or even just a bunch of appetizers. Theres also the Tea Party Idea we did for my oldest daughters 16th birthday. We decorated with a lot of flowers, paper, silk, potted and fresh cut... added little two-bite-sized sandwiched...
Removing Smoke Smell from Apartment?
Take a spray bottle (like an old Windex bottle) and fill it with White Vinegar. Add about 6 drops of Tea Tree Oil (you get that at the health food store) shake well and spray everythig until its slightly damp. Its smell for a little while but in a couple hours...
Urine Stains on a Sofa?
White Vinegar. Put it in a spray bottle and wet down the stain... (this will also help get rid of the stain) and press with a folded cloth going around the outside and spiraling into the middle of the spot. (that keeps it from spreading.) Youll smell vinegar...
Puppy Is Losing Hair?
Its possible that with the curing of the itching, the hair will be allowed to grow back. If there doesnt seem to be any problem other than a little dermatitis and a little hairloss (in other words, no redness, raw areas, etc) Id try getting rid of the itching...
Paint Peeling of Indoor Wood Doors?
Im with luvmygingerkids on this one... Its probable that your primer was oil and your paint is waterbased. It only works theother way around or if you match the bases.
Saving Money on Laundry Soap
To: Leanna (Guest Post) (08/20/2007) ; You can find Washing Soda on the same shelf, or very close, as you find the borax on. I make the liquid Fels Naptha version of the laundry soap and my whole family loves it! You only need about a half cup for a full load...
Inexpensive Facial Oil Blotters
When I was a teenager, my skin went nuts and used to pour out the oil. I used a slice of white potato. Yep. Potato. A slice of a medium potato and rub it over your face. The starch would absorb the oil and the residual starch would help control the oil til...
