November 22, 2010

Wildlife: SquirrelsI was having a yard sale, and this squirrel kept coming right up to my table and boxes of items. It had no fear, and I guess it appointed itself my mascot for the afternoon.

 

Travel: Loretto Chapel (Santa Fe, NM)While touring Santa Fe, New Mexico, we stopped to tour the Loretto Chapel, which is home to the Miraculous Staircase built by "St. Joseph, the Carpenter."

 

Lucy (Papillon)Lucky Lucy of Fjelle B or simply Lucy was born on June 24,1003. She is now 7 years old. Lucy is a bubbly Papillon type of dog. Lucy was given to us by my cousin who has immigrated to UK.

 

MJ (Chihuahua - Pug)MJ is approximately 3 years old. She is a Chug (Chihuahua/Pug). It's my best friend's dog. She got her at an adopt-a-thon. She loves to play "Crazy Dog" She runs as fast as she can in figure-eight's through the house. She's very loving!

 

D-o-g and Mikki (Mini Schnauzers)D-o-g and Mikki are mini Schnauzers. He is 2 years old and she is 9 months old. I got D-o-g as a "stop mourning your parents' death" Christmas gift and Mikki was for last Valentines day. They love going bye bye.

 

Loving FrugalMy frugal life began in about 2006. My mother came to live with us due to having Alzheimer and my finance (hubby now) volunteered to stay home with her. One income meant cutting back.

 

Growing Sweet PotatoesAlthough most often thought of as a food for the holidays, sweet potatoes are becoming more and more popular as a garden crop.

 

Holiday Plants That Keep On GivingChristmas cacti and Norfolk Island pine trees are good examples of plant gifts that keep on giving long after the holidays are over - sometimes for generations into the future.

 

Gigalo (Horse)This is my very best friend. His name is Weed Smokin' Gigalo and, NO I didn't give him his name. His birth "parents" did.

 

Pancho (Papillon)Looks like Pancho pulled an all nighter. Pancho is my feisty Papillon. He and my Terrier/Dachshund, Pepe, appear to have partied all night long. It's okay Pancho we all get a little bug eyed at one time or another.

 

Scenery: Waterfall (Oklahoma)I like taking pictures. I saw this waterfall in a small town in Oklahoma and I had to take a picture. I thought it was very pretty I took several pictures this is the one I liked the most.

 

Fabric Kitchen AngelHang this sweet angel on your fridge. Make her using your favorite fabrics.

 

Veteran's Discount At Lowe's?In order to get a veteran's discount at Lowe's I must present my veteran's card. Do I actually have to pay for the item or can someone else pay?

 

Crustless Pecan Topped Pumpkin Pie Recipe?Last week we ate a delicious crust-less pumpkin pie/casserole, with a pecan topping. Does anyone have a recipe like this? I have checked allrecipes.com and Betty Crocker, but can't find it. Has anyone heard of this recipe?

 

What Can I Do With Used Cooking Oil?What can I do with used cooking oil?

 

Can I Use Metal Paint on Wood?Can you use a paint that is for metal on wood?

 

Inexpensive Dry Cleaner?I am looking for an inexpensive cleaner. I have over 15 suits that I want cleaned so I can donate them to Dress for Success. Do you know of an inexpensive cleaner near Huntington?

 

Five Flavor Bundt Cake Recipe?Would anyone have a 5 flavor bundt cake recipe using rum, coconut, vanilla, almond, and lemon flavoring in the cake and glaze?

 

Soy Butter Fudge Recipe?How can I make "peanut butter" fudge with soy butter? It tastes just like peanut butter which I now have a sensitivity to and I really miss making my fudge. It's a lot looser in texture than peanut butter, so my first batch didn't set.

 

Identifying Small Brown Bugs in Kitchen?Does anyone know what these are? They are little brown bugs that look kind of like beetles. They have wings and I think they come in through the back door. They tend to stay in the kitchen and have never been spotted upstairs.

 

How Much Should I Charge a Friend Temporarily Staying in My Apartment?A friends apartment is under investigation for BGE (Baltimore Gas and Electric) which means she has no electricity in her apartment. She has been here for over a month, doing her laundry and eating. She asked, "How much do I owe you?" My question is what is a fair amount?

 

Friendship Bread Starter Not Rising?What if my friendship bread starter does not naturally rise after I add the flour, milk, and sugar on the 5th/6th day? It has always risen and bubbled in the past, but is not rising this time.

 

Back Child Support?I received back SSDI from 3 yrs ago and will continue to get it for my child till age 18. What about my back child support from 3 yrs ago? Do I still get it? And does it continue until my child is 18?

 

Kenmore Ice Maker is Making Noise?My 2yr old Frigidaire side by side makes ice, but the dispenser makes terrible grinding noises and will not put out ice. About 1 month before, the cube/crush button would not switch back from crushed.

 

Converting a Wired Printer to Wireless?I want to go wireless with my HP printer that's not sold as a wireless printer. My question is: Is there a way to go wireless with this printer? I know that I have to purchase a wireless router; that much I do know.

 

Removing Ink Stains on Leather Car Seats?I have ink stains from pens on the rear leather seats of my SUV. The stains are ample and my seats are a light camel color. How can I remove the ink without ruining the leather or affecting the color?

 

Make Your Own Scented Bin Liners (Plastic Garbage Bags)?Do they have a machine that will saturate scented oil into a plastic trash bag? I would want to use it for my kitchen bags.

 

How Do I Cook Frozen Meat in a Perfection-Aire Oven?Please let me know how to cook frozen meat in the Perfection-Aire Oven. I have the Model Number C2000 which has cookbook and instruction manual. However, there are no recipes for freezer to Perfection-Aire Oven. Any help you can give me will be greatly appreciated.

 

Name Ideas for Landscape and Home Maintenance Business?I am starting my own business pretty soon and I need help with some good names. I will be doing a wide range of jobs for people, including lawn care, some landscaping, power washing, trash removal, and general maintenance.

 

Gift Ideas for New Boyfriend?I have been relationship for 3 weeks now and Christmas and his birthday are coming up. What can I get him or do for him? I don't know him that well. Please help.

 

Websites Offering Free Computer Software Classes?I was wondering if anyone knows if there are any web sites where I could download free computer courses starting with beginners and moving up (not to the advanced level). I have Googled it, but the ones that state they are free, are not.

 

Help Planning and Decorating for a College Food Festival?I want to organise a food festival on my college campus in India with the theme "The Commonwealth". I would like your help in marketing, planning, food, and decorations for the festival. Can someone please help me out?

 

Volume Controls for Aqua Whirl Hydromassage Bathtub?I have an Aqua Glass, Aqua Whirl Hydormassage Whirlpool bathtub manufactured in 1990. I am in need of new volume controls, these are the jets where the water and air enters the tub. Where can I purchase them? I hope someone can help. Thank you.

 

What is the Difference Between Sour Milk and Spoiled Milk?What is the difference between sour milk and bad milk? Can I use sour milk in baking? My carton says 11/26.

 

Kenmore Side-by-Side Gets Too Cold?My Kenmore side by side freezes everything rock solid. The recommended setting is 4 and we have it at 2, but it still freezes too much. The refrigerator also gets too cold. Any ideas?

 

Is Skin So Soft Safe to Use on Cats for Fleas?Can you use Skin so Soft on indoor cats?

 

Cleaning Up a Well Loved Barbie Doll?I'd like to give my daughter's Barbie a great makeover. Her hair has been in a ponytail too long and I can't do anything to straighten it. This doll also has pen all over her face. Can you please help and give me some ideas?