Skillet Bread
me too!i must have a go at this=do you bake in the skillet or transfer to an oven proof dish?(i dont make bread very often,can you tell?)inspired here!thanks!xx
Feeding a Puppy?
hi!the best food you can feed your dog is the natural one-a raw food diet.there is loads of info online.ive raw fed my dogs for ten years-after years of trying to find the best food for them-please lokk into it at least,pam x
Micro-Pedi for Calluses
Oh i hate my feet too! i have a pedi like yours and they are good,but my hard skin never seems to really go away! I darent use it too much as i get painful splits too-ouch!
Arranging Books on the Shelves
very thoughtful!and its nice to see someone else who loves books!however-my bookcases are too messy to show on here!xxx
Winterizing Your Chicken Coop
what great ideas! we dont get really extreme cold over here in england but some days when it was freezing id put a hot waterbottle in their coop-it was only small,i had only 4 hens,luckily they didnt peck it-i covered it up.mine wasnt insulated either,i wish...
Treating a Dog with Allergies?
i raw feed my dogs_their innards havent changed from when they were wild.theyve just adapted-sometimes badly-to the present day foods we feed our dogs.thousands of people have cured allergies by switching to a raw diet-id suggest you think about going back...
Packing and Storing Books
i thinks it means as a christian she should be concientious and honest.i too have lost books this way.
Natural Hair Growth Solutions?
the first thing i tried was rosemary oil,2 or 3 drops in the shampoo on your hand-i also put it in the conditioner at first,but having straight fine hair,it looked greasy so i only put itin the shampoo and rubbed it in a bit longer than usual-then i also began...
Keep Rodents Out During Winter
mine seem to like the peppermint.ive just bought 2 humane traps and sacked the cat(joke!)xx
Crockpot Red Beans and Rice Soup
vegetarian,fat free and easy too!definately doing this for tonight!thankyou!,pam xx
Flea Spray Recipe
i love this idea and i dont mind the smell of vinegar,but id be worried about the spray making everywhere damp?i dont use fabric refresher for the same reason,thoughts?xx
Scooter (Ferret)
oh hes adorable-i love ferrets,i once saw some one with two on leads in the woods(im in england)and someone came in the vets with one while i was there-but the best time was when we had just moved here,so the front door had been open a lot-later that day we...
Hanging Dog Leashes
better idea then what i currently do which is keep mine in a cupboard draw near the exit door - if ever Im in a hurry i pull the leads out,complete with poo bags ,the odd toy and multiple other items!must get organised!thanks!x
Keep Toothbrush Germ Free
funny how we arent all dead!i do think theres a lot of scare mongering going on-buy this,buy that! still,each to their own!xxx
Smoke Detectors and Family Pets
my dogs hate the loud beep too!also,i had a new smart meter put in-im slightly deaf,and didnt realise it also gave an audible warning(as well as a visual one)when your credit was getting low-my dogs were so freaked and i didnt know why!one even refused to come...
Homemade Suet for Backyard Birds
any ideas for birdfood without the suet please? im not very well off and normally give them scraps.i know youre not supposed to give them bread but i do,spread thickly with butter.is this still not good?sometimes its all i have to put out xx
Get Every Bit Out Of The Lotion Bottle
i know!having spent what i consider a fortune on a large bottle of cream for extra dry eczema-ry hands,im furious to see theres loads of cream left but the pump stem wont get it!glad i found this,thanks!
Caring For Newborn Kittens
thankyou very much for this! im now well prepared .knowledge is never wasted xx
Dawn Dish Soap for Fleas on Dogs?
im in the uk-we dont have dawn-dont suppose anyone knows an equivalent?or what is the active ingredient?thanks
Still Trying To Be Frugal
im english!yes,a waterbutt is a rain barrell sloes are a kind of berry/plum people pick to soak in gin for sloe gin.i think quosh is a type of drink,a cordial you mix with water,i presume db will be darling boy,if dh is darling husband-hope this helps!
Getting Rid of Calluses on My Feet?
i saw a doctor,a skin specialist, about mine and she said it was a problem some older ladies get.she recomended a cream made up of soft parrafin wax and salycylic acid.i had to cover my feet with it each night and put cling film(saran wrap)or polythene bags...
Set A Routine for Your Toddler
i wish id seen this when my 4 kids were small-i was always struggling for ideas and activities!i bet this will help many people! thankyou.x
Understanding Dog Psychology
unfortunately i did all the right things-socialised my pups as well as i could,training classes for years,where they did really well,introduced them to any scary occasions carefully-although my dogs are lovely companions,and old,now,i have never managed to...
Mario and Isabella (Kittens)
ive always said its best to get two kitties together-the entertainment value alone is priceless!xxx
Helping an Abused Dog?
what a lovely answer!id also add if she will eat lying in her crate,whats the harm?she perhaps feels safer there x
Cat Scratching His Neck?
hi,i once had a cat that scratched her neck raw-turns out it was an infected ear=id put a cone on her to stop her scratching and it healed.a day after id taken it off there was the biggest raw patch on her neck.off to the vets where i learned her ear needed...
Washer Does Not Spin All of the Water Out of the Clothes?
cleaning out the filter on mine does the trick,if its clogged with hair and fibres it wont spin properly.mines at the bottom front,quite easy to do,thankfully.x
In Memory Of Webster (Cat)
oh .how sad! a lovely cat indeed.i was once told cats purr to reassure themselves,after my cat had purred his way through a vet exam,and id said to the vet-i was very young at the time-,that he was purring as insurance,true or not,i am very sorry for the loss...
Homemade Dog Food
also dogs need some form of bone in their diet-i believe the recommended amount is 10 percent,also offal 10 percent xx
Peppermint Oil for Mice Control
i recently had a little visitor,despite 2 cats-i dont want to use poison or cruel traps so im going to try this!thankyou!xx
Getting Rid of Whiteheads?
hi i dont know if this is the same thing,but i had a tiny white bump on the edge of my top eyelid.i asked advice and someone told me to hold a hot wet cloth on it -as hot as i could bear- for a few minutes morning and night,and promised itd take a while,but...
One Size Doesn't Always Fit All
I enjoyed reading that-youre quite right,everyones different after all,but i do hate some of the tart replies from people who dont agree with others,why not just pass by if you dont agree?I thought yours was a very thought provoking post,thankyou.xx
Oma's Cucumber Salad
my mum was german and used to make cucumber salad!i am over 70 now but i can still remember opening the pantry door to the lovely smell of it,thanks for the memory xxx
How Do I Thicken My Hair?
Hi!i was wondering if i ought to get layers cut into my thin hair- but im scared there isnt enough hair to do that-i have a bob at the moment.x
How Do I Thicken My Hair?
sorry youve had such a rough time! and im glad you have your hair looking nice again,love,pam.
Home Remedies for Wrinkles?
my mum told me about using egg white-it really seemed to work!i am 70 now and often get people saying i dont look it-all i can say is its egg white-veggy diet and dog walking!
Support Hose Donning Device?
if your hose are like the ones i had after a hip replacement,with an opening at the toe,a strong plastic bag put on first makes it so much easier to get on-then you just pull the bag out from the toe opening!i was actually given a tasteful purple bag to take...
Spray Bottle With Diluted Dish Soap
excellent tip! i ve just washed my 3 collies-fun,it wasnt! im going to try this next time-bless you!xxx
Balancing Thrifty And Fun
thats so lovely!youve learned hard lessons and coped well-made mistakes-havent we all!-and got over them.thankyou for sharing this!xxxx
Check ASPCA and AVMA Vaccination Frequency Recommendations
im not happy with yearly innoculation either-all i do with my dogs is the puppy shots and a booster the following year-i might just have been lucky,but in 50 years i have never had a problem x
Controlling Flyaway Hair Without Using Hair Gel?
my mum used to tell me to wet my hands slightly,rub together for a few seconds and then smooth over you hair-it does work,and is free!
Use Liquid Soap to Remove Ticks
really? all i do is grab the thing,twist and pull-never had a problem x
How to (or Not) Administer Medicine to an Ungrateful Bird
reminds me of trying to get worming pills down the ten cats i used to own!well done for keeping at it!xx
Looking for a Tool for Cleaning Tub Without Straining Back?
im going to see if i can find the equivalent of All,or Pure over here in the uk because id like to try this-thankyou! as an aside,my grandma(im 71!) used to use nothing but castile soap to wash her hair,and it was long and shiny all the time i knew her x
Dog Obedience Advice: Use a Squirt Bottle
ive used a water spray in the past too and it does work.however my on going problem with my dogs is barking and pulling on the lead when passing other dogs,and i dont have a spare hand for the spray!im sure it would help.i fear the behaviour is well ingrained...
Store Canned Beans Upside Down
why didnt i think of this! years of tipping excess juice down the sink!im going to go and turn all my beans upside down!thankyou!x
Catch Spills When Measuring
now why didnt i think of that!no more rice or coffee all over the worktop or floor! thankyou!xx
Can't Locate the Source of a Terrible Smell in My Home?
a mouse was the culprit in my house-after id tried all the easyoptions-washing the carpets etc,i was down to the last task-I had 2 cupboards that you couldnt see underneath,so i moved them and there he was-poor little dead mouse,no doubt brought in by one of...
Aggressive Pit Bull Puppy?
i agree with you-to hit a ten week old puppy is monstrous!the pup could just have been scared-one of my collie pups used to snap at the vet.,shes never bitten anyone in her life and shes now 12years old.good luck with him-remember he is still a baby xxx
Does My Dog Have Ear Mites?
how i agree with you.i live in fear of a big vets bill,my income having diminished sharply when i retired.but i will always put my dogs first,they are my life xxx
Weight Loss Tips?
hi!im also from nottingham! the dr mc dougall books are brilliant-best thing for me was you can eat as much as you want-of permitted foods! no meat,fat or oils,no fish,eggs,dairy,but it does leave a lot left!beans and pulses,grains,cereals,potatoes and all...
Button and Ribbon Bookmark
great idea.my best friend is a jehovahs witness,i go to meetings but am not baptised.you are a lovely body of people xxxxx
Dawn Detergent in the UK?
thanks for the website-not heard of clean green but i will try it!just wondered-before i bath my dogs in fairy,has anyone else used this?its supposed to be mild,thanks! pam x
Shop at ALDI's for Grocery Savings
we ve had aldi over here-england-for years and they are terrific,im sure your stores will be as good when you get them-i used to shop at one of our major supermarkets,and i was amazed at the savings.of course-you cant have everything,haha-i have to buy my cats...
Going Organic With Pet Food
i was interested in your post because my sisters dog had a couple of fit/convulsion type of thing-frightened her to death!we live in england,ive just told her about your experience.i cant remember what food alfie was on,but now hes on a good food called butternut...
Going Organic With Pet Food
sorry to disagree but dogs are carnivores descended from wolves and still with the same digestive system.dogs can exist without meat but its not their natural diet,pam.
Clean Laundry Baskets for the Trip Home
when i had hens,a washing basket filled with straw made a lovely bed for them!x
Organizing Your Pantry With Recycled Containers
im quite scared to use glass though i know i should.i have a fear of glasses breaking in the sink.must get over it xxx
Make Liquid Non-Dairy Creamer from Powdered
hi-i dont suppose anyone knows if they sell powdered milk over here in the uk?ive been after it since i read adelle daviss books-we havemarvel-i think its still sold.thanks.
Pit Bull Puppy Keeps Biting My Daughter?
thats a bit harsh! lots of people swear by pitbulls and dont have any trouble with them-look as Cesar milan!
Potato Flakes For Thick Potato Soup
ive been doing this recently,instant mash flakes thicken soups,stews,curries etc-works really well!xx
Using a Play Pen for Momma Dog and Her...
lovely lady to care so much for her pets.i love mine too-bless you xxxx
Use Vaseline To Avoid Dry Legs
i think i will try this,as i have itchy skin a lot of the time-thanks!x
Bedding for 11 Puppies
oh i love collies!i have three girls,long past the puppy stage though.i have a friend who breeds labradors,and is very particular-she buys new vetbed for each litter and often offers me the old vet bed,which i find marvelous!x
Setting Up a Cage for a Ferret
thanks that was very interesting-I love ferrets though Ive never owned one.maybe one day!x
Bathing Your Dog
i too am of the school of thought that says dont bath your dog unless you really have to.during the summer mine get bathed monthly,if that and not at all during the really cold months.dogs do have a natural smell but that doesnt mean its dirty.still,both schools...
The French Quarter
how lovely to see photos of a place i could never visit!i really appreciate these!thankyou!xxxx
For Softer Feet
it does work-your feet feel softer-but it doesnt seem to get rid of hard skin-in my experience anyway x
Ramen Noodles With A Twist
i stopped eating these when i was on a diet and saw the calorie count! pity,because theyre cheap and delicious!guess there had to be a catch!pam x
Looking for Healthy Oatmeal Recipes?
hi-i recently started making porridge with just boiling water and a grated apple-just mix in the dish with boiling water,takes seconds-i admit to a sprinkle of sugar too.though! i also thicken my stews and veg curries with oats,as I dont like runny or sloppy...
