June 12, 2011

Quick and Easy Brunch ScrambleThis recipe is done in minutes, it's also delicious and nutritious.

 

Bob's MeatloafMy husband has experimented with creating many recipes. Meatloaf was always a favorite because it's easy, economical, and freezes well. After trying this recipe, I asked him to write it down as it was a "keeper".

 

Rhubarb-Peach-Berry Crisp PizzaI was bored with making the usual crisp and wanted something fun to eat at a barbecue. So with some changes to my favorite pizza crust, I invented this tasty, over the top treat.

 

Canned Green BeansThe beans will not get soggy when you cook them.

 

Peppermint Twist PunchCombine frozen juices in large punch bowl. Add 1 tray ice cubes. Add pineapple juice, and mix well. Blend ice cream in large mixer bowl just before serving.

 

Hanging Noisemakers In Fruit TreesBirds swarm on our feeds by batches, and peck on our fruit bearing trees. A scarecrow is nothing to them, an idea came when I placed tiny stones on empty pet bottles, tried hanging them on a clothesline connecting to our house.

 

Donate Old MagazinesDon't throw those old books or magazines away - donate old magazines and books to your local nursing home or doctors office for others to enjoy while they wait or while they have nothing better to do.

 

Keep Diluted Dish Soap By SinkI was using up the last of a bottle of dish soap, but the last bit was stuck on the bottom of the bottle. I added water and used a bit, then thought about how nice it was to have diluted dish soap on hand.

 

An Introduction to DeckScapingDecks are a valuable addition to your home. With a little planning, they can also be a valuable addition to your garden. Deckscaping is the practice of incorporating plants into your deck's design.

 

Making Curtains Out Of SheetsNeed to accessorize your bedrooms? Buy sheets to match your bedrooms and make curtains. Curtains are an easy make, as you only have to worry about making two seams for the top.

 

Squeezing the Last Out of a TubeThis is a really simple and quick way to get all your toothpaste in the tube up to the dispenser. Just hold the tube front and back, then place the back end on the counter edge.

 

Mr. Peanut (Red Tabby)Mr Peanut is a 6 month old red tabby. We adopted him from our animal shelter. He was reaching out and crying; I call it getting the screaming "meemees". When I talked to him and he calmed down, I had to take him home.

 

Blowing Up Pool ToysThis may have been an obvious thing to do for others, but when I saw a man at the gas station today with a swim toy using the air pump to fill it up, I was so happy to know my blowing up inflatable toy days are over!

 

Looking for a Games and Chat Website?Yesterday, I stumbled upon a wonderful-looking games/chat website, like a fool did not bookmark it, don't remember the name, and now can't find it again. I've tried a Google search using the same search terms (as near as I can remember them), but can't find it.

 

Dog Mourning the Loss of Their Canine Companion?My 2 year old Havanese female has lost her 10 month old companion and is mourning. What to do? She cries at night. How long will it take and how can I help her?

 

Removing a Blue Green Stain in the Shower?Three years ago a stain appeared in my shower. It's a blue-green stain coming from the shower handle to the drain, a streak. Does anyone know how to fix it?

 

Repairing a Cigarette Burn Mark on Clothing?How do I remove a burn mark on white denim? The burn did not totally go through the fabric.

 

Summer Activities or Games for Children?I'm looking for games, or some type of activities for my grandkids to do since school is out. I'm helping raise them and I need ideas for ages 5 and 11. Thanks so much.

 

Buds Falling off Gardenias?What does it mean when the whole flower bud of a gardenia tree falls off as if being cut? It hasn't opened yet and I had just 3. Now I'm left with 2 and would like to know what's the problem before the other 2 fall off unexpectedly.

 

Cutting a Paint Edge at the Cornice?I'm painting a wall and I'm not sure how to get a clean edge at the cornice.

 

Getting Rid of Gnats in the Yard?How can I kill gnats? Our yard is full of them!

 

Keeping Rabbits Out of the Garden?What can I place in my vegetable garden and around my flowers to deter rabbits from eating them? I know I can fence in the garden, but what about flowers?

 

Whirlpool Frontload Washer Does Not Dispense Softener or Bleach?The softener and bleach dispensers are not dispensing, these liquids remain in the cups. There are no problems with the scant detergent that I use. That dispenses well. I have been very judicious with use of detergent, bleach, and softener (vinegar only).

 

Removing Ink from a Leather Couch?How do I remove blue ink off a cream leather couch?

 

Support Groups for Parents Who Have Lost an Adult Child?I'm needing help to find a support group or someone to talk to. I just lost my daughter (29) in April. She had just given birth a week earlier to a girl, and she left behind, 2 other girls ages 5 and 11 and a husband that is struggling.

 

Fiberglass Boat Hull Cleaning?Can I clean my fiberglass boat hull with Snow Bowl toilet cleaner?

 

What is the Name of This Iris?Can anyone tell me the name of this bearded iris? The name is lost somewhere in my memory. I have lost it and would like to replace it.Thanks for any help in doing so. GG Vi

 

Keeping Cats from Using Garden as a Litterbox?How do I keep cats from using my garden as a litter box? Is there anything I can put in the dirt that won't harm the cats or my roses?

 

Pros and Cons of Joining the National Guard?My son, in possession of a BS in psychology, is currently working as an EMT. He is considering joining the National Guard for not only the extra pay, but because he was told that he could also advance his education by joining.