Do Hibiscus Leaves Close at Night?
Our hibiscus flowers usually dont bloom for over a day. They close up within a day and new flowers come out.
Bone Loss in Lower Jaw?
My dentist told me that taking calcium will not help bone loss in the jaw. Its not the same process as osteoporosis. When I asked him what I could do other than surgery, he said there was nothing! Hes ivy league educated, but Im still interested in hearing...
Cappuccino Ice Cream Punch?
Go to fastrecipes. com and search on coffee punch. Youll get several great sounding recipes, although they not be exactly as you describe. Good luck!
The Weekly Worries
Heres our method: we dont buy things if theyre above the maximum price were willing to pay. Right now, Im putting off buying sugar til I can find it for $2.19 or less for 5 pounds. I havent bought a GPS unit for the car yet. I decided not to buy one til I could...
Keeping Track of Photos When Traveling
This is a wonderful hint. Before we had a digital camera, my husband took hundreds of pictures on vacation and had me write down where each of them was taken. He wanted a detailed description! It was a pain. Im thinking I can take a photo of the description...
What is This Plant?
Yes, it is yellow loosestrife. As others have said, watch so it doesnt get out of control, but I definitely would not get rid of it. Its much less invasive than the purple loosestrife. As a matter of fact, we had yellow loosestrife for several years. It spread...
Make Ice Cubes from Coffee or Tea
Yours is a great hint! Ive been making coffee ice cubes recently and have noticed something interesting. The cubes dont always come out level, even though the tray itself is level! Some cubes look as if they have a mountain rising out of the center and others...
Growing Amaryllis in Zone 5?
Plant it outside, with just over half the bulb buried, and fertilize it every other week with liquid fertilizer. Dig it up in September and store it in a dark place. You can take it out of storage in the winter and plant it in a pot indoors or wait til the...
Donating Yarn?
Dont hesitate to give your yarn to Goodwill, the Salvation Army, or any charity to which youd give clothes and household goods. Ive noticed that yarn sells very quickly at my local thrift store. The profits from the sale are going to charity and hopefully the...
TGI Friday's Cajun Butter?
I googled cajun butter recipe and got back several great-sounding, easy recipes. Im sure theres at least one youll like. Good luck!
Crochet Patterns for Beginners?
Heres one thats quite easy to follow: http://www.thecraftytipster.com/crochet/crochet-doilies/free-doily-1.html Good luck! Toni from MD
Getting Local Stations Without Cable?
We tried rabbit ears from Radio Shack first and were impressed by the quality and additional programming we received. That might well be enough for you. We decided to take the next step, though, and bought a DB4 roof/attic antenna. (We ordered it from soundsignal...
Base Make-up on a Shirt?
If its a washable shirt, rub soap or detergent into the stain and rinse with the hottest water the fabric can take. That has always worked for me. Good luck!
Peanut Butter Cravings?
How about trying the Peanut Butter Diet? Read about it at http://www.dietspotlight.com/peanut-butter-diet-review/ Im a Prevention Magazine subscriber - apparently, many people succeeded on it. I checked half.com - Preventions Peanut Butter Diet book is being...
School Project: Futuristic Car
?
I thought about how desperate Id be if I were in your shoes! I looked at the cars at this website http://allworldcars.com/wordpress/?p=6434 which are quite futuristic, then checked around my house to see what could be used to build something similar. Creatively...
Raising Money for a School Trip?
Do you have grandparents, aunts or uncles, or neighbors youre close with who would pay you now for work done this summer? Make up an informal contract saying youll mow their lawn 10 times, babysit 8 times, clean their house 7 times, or whatever is appropriate...
Longshoreman Jobs in Florida?
If you go to http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf11579236.tip.html you can find an earlier discussion of longshoreman jobs elsewhere in the US.
Pre-Treating Greasy Stains
I can do about 80% of what I need to do around the house using Dawn. The eye doctor suggested I use diluted Dawn to clean my contact lenses weekly (of course, you need to rinse very well). My lenses stay cleaner that way than with the expensive cleansers. I...
Hair Came Out the Wrong Color?
I agree with the suggestion to buy Oops. If you cant find Oops, and you used the formula that is to last for 12-24 shampoos, you can lighten your hair by washing several times with Dawn or Palmolive dish detergent and conditioning very well.
Trouble With Self Tanning Products?
Blondee - You look fabulous! Your instructions sound very sensible - I cant wait to try them! Buzz
Growing Hibiscus Trees In Tennessee?
It depends on the strain of Hibiscus. Ornamental ones probably would not survive the winter, while Hardy Hibiscus would. Be sure to ask which type the plant is. For instance, orange hibiscus are always ornamental. Lord Baltimore is one of the winter hardy types...
Easy Indian Food Recipes
Here are a couple easy ideas if you have access to an Indian food store or the ethnic food section of a large supermarket: 1. Buy a little can of Tandoori spices, a large container of plain yogurt and fresh, uncooked chicken. Follow the instructions on the...
Are Cats Supposed To Pant?
Sarah Jane, strictly a house cat, alarmed us by panting one evening. The next morning, I became a grandmother when she surprised us by giving birth to three kittens! (Shed apparently had a quick encounter with Andrew, a neighborhood cat we let in the porch...
McCall's Pattern #8719 (3-Hour Separate)?
Please go to eBay and search for item number 230129119289 - tell us whether thats the right one! Good luck!
Looking for Birman Kitten?
Hi! Im the one who found young Birmans in NJ and Virginia in Petfinder. In the Search Menu at Petfinder I entered Cat for Animal, Birman for Breed, and 17402 for Location and left everything else blank. When I hit search, the young ones in NJ and VA were among...
Reception Hall Ideas?
Depending on your preferences and the plans youve already made, here are some possibilities: 1. Our friends who recently married had planned on a catered meal in a rented hall, but found that using the large party room at their favorite restaurant and having...
Gift Ideas for a Developmentally Delayed Person?
We have a friend whos similar to yours. Im not sure that Halloween is quite as big a holiday in Australia as it is in the US, but our friend is crazy over Halloween t-shirts, witch hats, decorations, etc. She also loves a game called Pizza Party, which is easy...
Crochet With Old T-Shirts
I love the rug! Does anyone have suggestions for what to do with old sweaters? I especially like to crochet, but all ideas are welcome. Sweaters ravel a lot more than t-shirts do, so that may rule some ideas out! Thanks!!
Fried Egg Poppy Success In Mid Atlantic States?
The Fried Egg Poppy sounds like fun! I havent tried it yet. I live in Maryland and have had lots of success with Oriental Poppies, which are beautiful. None of the other types have worked. I have the poppies right behind our house, where they get sun most of...
Removing Masking Tape from Hardwood Floors?
Have you tried using a hairdryer on the highest setting to heat it up before you try to peel it off? I havent tried to remove tape from hardwood floors, but this technique has helped for other items with hard-to-remove tape. Good luck!
