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September 22, 2014

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Halloween AlternativesThis is a page about Halloween alternatives. Some families would rather skip the ghouls and goblins of a traditional Halloween celebration and find alternative activities for their children.

 

Making a Personalized Alphabet BookThis is a page about making a personalized alphabet book. A fun project to make for a preschooler using people, animals and things that come from the child's own environment.

 

Making a Garden Party HatThis is a page about making a garden party hat. Whether you are making a fancy garden party hat for yourself or helping a child make one as a school project this can be a fun, creative project.

 

Information about Spatini Spaghetti...This page contains information about Spatini spaghetti sauce mix. Spatini is a brand of dry spaghetti sauce seasonings that disappeared from the market for a time.

 

Pets and the ElderlyThis is a page about pets and the elderly. It is well documented that having a pet is good for your health, both mental and physical. They have an added benefit for an elderly person, especially one living alone, they can be a best friend.

 

Protecting Floor from Caster MarksThis is a page about protecting floor from caster marks. Office chairs and other types of furniture or carts can leave marks on your flooring from the casters.

 

Making Homemade StickersThis is a page about making homemade stickers. You can make unique stickers using your own or your children's artwork as well as clipped photos, etc.

 

Recipes Using Corn ChipsThis is a page about recipes using corn chips. Nachos are a favorite recipe that uses tortilla chips, but there are other creative ways to use them.

 

Christmas Tree Theme IdeasThis is a page about Christmas tree theme ideas. Decorating your Christmas tree with a specific theme is a fun tradition to start with your family. It can be as elaborate as a Victorian theme or focus on a favorite sport.

 

Making a Family Tree Wall HangingThis is a page about making a family tree wall hanging. A fun way to document your family tree is by creating a decorative wall hanging.

 

Shower Has an Onion SmellThis is a page about cleaning a shower that has an onion smell. Sometimes a shower can have an onion-like odor. A bit of sleuthing can help you determine the cause and remedy.

 

Making an Apple for the Teacher KeychainThis is a page about making an apple for the teacher keychain. Making a gift for a favorite teacher is a good project for your student.

 

Receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI)This is a page about receiving supplemental security income (SSI). The Social Security Supplemental Security Income program pays benefits to disabled adults and children who have limited income and resources.

 

Removing Painted Wallpaper GlueThis is a page about removing painted wallpaper glue. Trying to fix a previous homeowner's projects can be frustrating. A prime example of the is when someone has stripped wallpaper and then painted over the glue left on the wall.

 

Articles

Escaping PumpkinsDo you think pumpkins know we want to carve them up? These three look like they did and wanted to escape from my garden! Ha ha ha.

 

Gnome GardenOur little gnome needed a place to live so we created a magical container garden for him. Collect the plants you want to use. I chose shade plants: fern, dwarf mondo grass, Mossy Saxifrage, Corsican mint, and Polypodium scouleri.

 

Questions

Embroidery Hoops for a Singer xl-100Would anyone have or know where I can get embroidery hoops for a Singer rxl-100?

 

Using Peppermint Oil to Control MiceWhat would be the correct amount of water to add to the peppermint oil to use in a spray bottle?

 

12th Birthday Party IdeasMy daughter is having her 12th birthday party with 5 to 8 friends. She wants it to be a sleepover and doesn't want anything girly! We have no idea what to do. Please help!

 

Removing Stain on Wedding GownHow do you get tire marks out of a satin wedding gown?