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August 31, 2016

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Recipes

Watermelon PopsThis is one of my favourite healthy desserts to make from leftover watermelon. If you want to get fancy, blend in a few fresh mint leaves. So delicious!

 

Macaroni Beef and ZucchiniIt's farmer's market time! I am getting all my produce at the farms, and using it in everything I can. This is actually my American Chop Suey with fresh basil, onions, and zucchini. Ah, what a great taste the zucchini has.

 

Articles

Fabric Wrist CorsageElegant and beautiful, this is an easy project. If you can't find the corsage you are looking for to match your gown, it is easy to make one yourself from a small piece of fabric.

 

Lovely Yellow LilyThis lily surprised me by blooming near my herb garden. It was so bright and delicate, lasting only one day before it was gone.

 

Straw Hat Crocheted Wall HangingI found a cute set of mini straw hats and then found one that they would fit on and went to town!

 

Growing San Marzano Tomatoes from CuttingsWhen growing tomatoes people suggest you remove the suckers that grow at the elbow of the plant. I did this early this summer, but instead of tossing the suckers, I put them in a small glass of water. Slowly they developed threadlike roots.

 

Questions

Dye Transferred in the WashCan anyone suggest how I can brighten up the lace trim on my underwear which has gone pink in the wash?

 

Trapping ChipmunksI have a humane trap that I will be using to catch chipmunks that are damaging my landscaping. When should I start trapping them so I do not leave their babies behind? What time of year or month? I live in eastern Pennsylvania near the border of NJ.

 

13 Birthday Party IdeasMy birthday is in less then a month and I can't find anything. I can't rent the pool house. I thought of adventure landing and then a dinner, but I think it's not a big deal.

 

Who Makes Kroger Coffee?Who makes Kroger coffee? Can you keep Kroger coffee codes and send them in to get a free can of Kroger coffee? If so, how to do this?

 

Hair Growth After Shaving a DogI know it's not good to shave a Samoyed, but we had to because of his hot spots. I want to know how long does it take for his hair to grow back?

 

Puppy Losing Weight on Homemade FoodWe were feeding our, now 10 month old, Golden, Diamond puppy formula. It effected his behavior and he scratched constantly. He chewed raw hot spots and licked the hair off his forelegs and back paws till he broke the skin. His BMs were loose and sometimes contained blood. I started making his food.

 

Is My Pit Bull Full Blooded?Is this a full blooded Pit Bull?

 

Identifying a HouseplantThis houseplant is green with leaves that are smaller is size, thicker than a philodendron, but maybe just a little thinner than a semi succulent. It is very easy to grow and propagate and prefers indirect light. I just have no clue what it is. Any ideas?

 

Paint Colors to Coordinate With Hunter Green ChairsI have 2 hunter green recliners and a tan sectional. We bought these chairs used 22 years ago, but they're Lazy Boys and are still in great shape. We're moving and want to put them in my family room. I need to choose paint colors. I'm thinking navy blue on a wall or two.

 

Value of Bees in the GardenWhat role do bees play in flowering plants?

 

17th Birthday Party IdeasI'm turning 17 December 5 and I don't know what I should do. I want to do a dance party, but my grandma doesn't like the same music I like and my mom doesn't like a lot of people at her house. Mom wants to take me to a restaurant, but I don't know which one sings happy birthday and gives you a free desert.

 

Getting Rid of Mold and Smell in CabinetsI've had a musty, moldy smell under my bathroom sink for a few months now. I cannot find a water leak nowhere. I've left the cabinet door open so it'll air out, but it still smells. The towels under the sink feel damp when touched and smell moldy.

 

Removing Toilet StainsI am just wondering if anyone had a tip on how to get rid of brown stains at the bottom of the toilet bowl. I have tried everything and nothing is working at all.

 

Value of J. Miss School Girl Porcelain DollI have a J. Miss school girl porcelain doll. She doesn't have her hat or stand. I was wondering what she would be worth?

 

14th Birthday Party IdeasMy birthday is coming up in 4 weeks and I don't know what to do. I only want to have a small party with 3-5 friends.

 

Puppy Eating PoopMy German Shepherd puppy is 5 months old. I noticed recently that she now eats her own poop. Please what do I do to stop it, because it's disgusting.

 

What Is This Houseplant?Anyone know what this is?

 

Curtain Color AdviceI have painted my master bedroom light grey and my bedroom set is black with silver. Which color should I pick for my curtains and area rug that will look great all year long? How about during fall season?

 

Value of Britannica EncyclopediaI have two sets of Encyclopedia Britannica. One set is more than 55 years old, and the other is 20 years.