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January 2, 2013

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Guides

Making Garlic PowderThis guide is about making garlic powder. It is convenient to have garlic available in powder form.

 

Uses for Clip HangersThis guide contains uses for clip hangers. Clothes hangers with clips can be used in a variety of ways around the house.

 

Making Kitchen Appliance CoversThis guide is about making kitchen appliance covers. A small appliance can be kept clean and attractive by adding a covering.

 

Homemade Body Butter RecipesThis guide contains homemade body butter recipes. Creating your own personal body products can be fun and save you money.

 

Ginger Tea RecipesThis guide contains ginger tea recipes. A cup of ginger tea is healthy and can aid digestion.

 

Storing Root CropsThis guide is about storing root crops.Enjoying your garden bounty all winter can be accomplished by proper storage.

 

Saving Money on CandlesThis guide is about saving money on candles. If you know where to buy them, these wonderful lights don't have to be expensive.

 

Planning A Vegetable GardenThis guide is about planning a vegetable garden. A well thought out plan will give you a head start on a successful garden.

 

Removing Corn From the CobThis guide is about removing corn from the cob. Knowing how best to get the corn off the cob reduces waste and saves time.

 

Transplanting SeedlingsThis guide is about transplanting seedlings. These delicate plants require special care to make sure they thrive.

 

Baking PoultryThis guide is about baking poultry. Depending what kind of bird you are roasting there are a few things to keep in mind to retain the moisture.

 

Videos

Shoe Box Locker Organizer (Video)My daughter found this video on youtube. It is about how to turn a shoebox lid into a locker organizer with duct tape, a glue gun, and some small wine cork.

 

Making a Paper Plate Snow GlobeThis video shows you how to make a snow globe out of paper plates.

 

Recipes

Ice Cream Balls with Chocolate SauceMake balls out of ice cream, Roll them into crushed cookies, and top with a cherry. Freeze these. Then put the following homemade sauce on them at time of serving (or chocolate syrup)

 

Italian Sausage Flavored TurkeyI like Italian sausage cooked with bell peppers and onions. I had to find a healthy way to reduce cholesterol, avoid grease, and I am trying to avoid beef, therefore I use ground turkey or Morningstar Farms meatless products.

 

Articles

Save Christmas Card EnvelopesI fold all my Christmas card evelopes, which have a return address on them, and tie them together with a pretty ribbon or a piece of yarn.

 

Black-Themed vs. White-Themed New Year's Eve PartyI can't imagine giving any type of party, where the guests, decorations, etc. are all white. It would remind me of the child dressed in their very best clothes and told to go play but not get dirty.

 

Pretty Personalized Recycled ContainersI gather together appropriate recycle-worthy containers, and, with an inexpensive roll of yard sale or thrift store wallpaper, one can turn such containers into a darling variety of matching holders of whatever you want!

 

Nutmeg (Cat)Nutmeg, he is so cute and affectionate, and laid back. He is on my Christmas present and is patiently waiting for me to fill the aquarium with water and fish! I hope he will enjoy looking at the fish as much as I will.

 

Sage Advice for 2013So, here is my sage advice for 2013. Let everyone you love know it, even if it isn't returned. It means a lot. And for those who know it already, it means everything. Work when you can and save like you won't have a job tomorrow. For some of us, that might be the case.

 

Sub-irrigated Planter From Recycled MaterialsThis is my original concept. It is perfect for growing smaller garden plants like lettuce, etc. I hope you like it.

 

Use Plastic Caps As LuminariesAir freshener dispensers and some laundry products have colorful caps. One way of reusing them is to use as luminaries or candle holders.

 

Reuse Pump Bottles with VinegarI keep my large Germ X bottles or even the small ones. I fill one of the large ones with dish soap and keep it by the sink. I have another one I fill with white vinegar.

 

Infrared Zone Heating SystemBefore ordering this product, I did a lot of research and one of the main reasons I like it is, because it costs hardly anything to run and our home heater isn't working as hard. Besides heating up our den, it also heats up the kitchen and is now the warmest room in the entire house.

 

Questions

Ideas for Games and Activities at 17th Birthday PartyI'm having a 17th birthday party in like 2 weeks. We've rented a place and I'm inviting a lot of people both boys and girls. Of course there is gonna be snacks and music and dancing, but I need some game ideas or something we could all do so that people don't get bored or think my party is lame.

 

Recipes Using Cherry Cordial CandiesFamily has given us three boxes of cheap chocolate-covered cherries, also known as cherry cordials. You know, the ones sold at Christmas time in an oblong box, with several candies inside nestled in two plastic trays.

 

Good Dog for KidsI have 2 granddaughters, ages 4 and 5, and several cats. I lost my German Shepherd to old age last year and am wanting to get another dog. I am looking for advice on a really good breed that likes children and cats. Any suggestions?

 

Value of Encylopedia Britannica - 1883We have a complete set of Encyclopedia Britannica published in 1883. How much do you think they may be worth? They are in good condition.

 

Finches Not Sitting on EggsI have two pair of finches. One pair laid two eggs four days ago and are not sitting on the eggs. What should I do?

 

Keeping Cats off Kitchen TableI have a kitten and mama cat that are really good pets. If they scratch the furniture or rugs, I can stop them by spraying water from a spray bottle.

 

Organizing Winter Clothing Without a ClosetI would like to know how and where to put winter coats and overalls, without a closet for a family of 5.

 

Getting Rid of Japanese BeetlesI would like to know how to kill Japanese beetles.

 

Acer Tree (Maple) Lost LeavesI have got an Acer tree and it has lost all of it's leaves. Will they grow back or have I lost it?

 

Keeping Cats From Pooping in the YardWhat will keep cats from messing in my yard? I have tried the repellents, I have tried home remedies such as, chili pepper, moth balls, and so many things I can't recall). What else can I do?

 

Recipe for Kiwi and Apricot JamDoes anyone have a good recipe for kiwifruit with apricot jam? I think the two fruits would complement each other. I have an abundance of apricots and will purchase kiwifruit as they are cheap at this time of year in Melbourne, if you have a good recipe.Thanx.

 

Using Coffee Grounds in the GardenWhat are some good uses for coffee grounds in the garden?

 

Dyeing Bleach Spots on SweatsI put bleach in the washer with my grey cotton sweat suit and now I have bleach spots on the sweat suit. How do I dye my cotton sweat suit to one color?

 

Canning HamI've pressure canned pork, beef, and chicken. I am wondering how to can ham from the grocery store?

 

Should dishwasher or expensive rack be replaced?The bottom rack of our dishwasher has so many rusted and broken spindles(?). We were wondering if it would make more sense to buy a new dishwasher or an expensive rack? There is only about 1/2 of the bottom rack space to use.Thank you.

 

Grants to Pay Taxes for SeniorsLast year we were forced to retire from our business and were left with approximately $9000 in business taxes and about $7000 in bills. My husband is 73 and fighting cancer. I am 71.

 

Cleaning a Dooney BagIn searching the internet I came across you. Your post for cleaning those popular purses says that they can look great again with proper cleaning, but you don't mention which of the UGG products works on the purse. Please let me know. I would be interested in trying the product. Thank you.

 

What can I Bake with These Ingredients?I have eggs, vanilla extract, flour, and brown and white sugar.

 

House Trained Puppy Pooping in New HouseI have a 6 month old female brindle Pit Bull, she just moved in about 3 days ago and was previously housebroken. She has been pooping in the house and I'm unsure of what to do. We don't have a crate for her, but she sleeps in the laundry room on a comforter. Please help!

 

Growing a Honey Crisp Apple TreeHow do you get a honey crisp apple tree to bear fruit?

 

Giving Pets MedsWhat tricks can be used to give finicky pets medications?

 

Shopping for Kraft Olive Pimento Cheese SpreadI have to have it. I have lived in Wisconsin all my life and bought it there, however, suddenly it wasn't there. I have now moved to Washigton DC and cannot find it. Any suggestions? I don't want a recipe.

 

Early 90s Weight Watchers ProgramI am looking for info on the Weight Watchers program from the early 90s, the one where you eat so many servings of protein, milk, fats, starches, and vegetables. If anyone could help me locate these materials I would appreciate it.

 

Freezing American CheeseI know, American cheese is not a true cheese; however, my sister split a large quantity that was bought at Costco and it is too much for hubby and I to use in the near future. They are slices, but they not individually wrapped. Can they be frozen?