Making Curtains Longer
I saw this on one of those makeover shows on HGTV. They added wide pieces of ribbon in the same color at the bottom. You could use a hue of the curtain color also. They were beautiful and really updated the look of the room.
Preparing for My First Trip Out of the Country?
If you are using a backpack while seeing the sights have a little padlock to lock the zipper pulls closed. My son went to Europe with his school for 10 days and someone tried to pickpocket him. Luckily he had remembered to lock the zipper pulls together. Prescriptions...
One Size Doesn't Always Fit All
Great suggestion staying home on Black Friday. I never have done and never will do BF. Other suggestions you made are wonderful ways to spend time also. Thumbs Up!
Stems on Giant Sunflowers Always Break Before Blooming?
SQUIRRELS! Especially if its generally just the bloom. Im having the same problem here. We had tornado weather here just this weekend and it didnt damage our giant sunflowers at all. I have now learned from this experience to NOT plant them near fences or trees...
Pamper the Mom, Too?
Absolutely its appropriate and a wonderful idea. When I go to a baby shower I make up a pampering basket for mom. It can include anything from lacy nightgown to a favorite scent, candles, bath gel, bubbles, etc. Everyone has always loved them and cant wait...
Damaged Christmas Cactus?
I have a Christmas Cactus that is 15 years old. Through trial and error (mostly error) I have managed to keep it alive. It is a cactus, so the potting soil should be for cacti. The fertilizer also. Its not hard to find..any WalMart will do. Too much water and...
Removing Red Hair Dye from Hair?
I know this sounds odd but, my SIL just had this problem and the girl at a salon told her to try this and it worked. Use regular dish soap all over hair..plastic wrap head let almost dry...wash out soap. SIL was worried a citrus type dish soap would just add...
Solutions for Dry Hands?
I worked in a warehouse (very cold) and tried many products. The best thing that I found was a product used for very dry and very cracked feet. It comes in a stick form. The brand name is Luxuriant, cracked heel repair. A little goes a long way. I believe that...
Best Apples for Pie?
Here in NY State I like to use empire apples. The Northern Spies are a great apple also. Even here with a long apple season they are only out for about 2 weeks. One tip is to not use juicier apples (sweeter). The sweeter the apple the wetter the pie.
Homemade Cleaner for Diamond Jewelry?
The baking soda may not scratch your diamond but will probably scratch the gold theyre in. Ammonia and distilled water is the best Ive used.
Disinfecting Hands Without Soap?
If you watch the news they will tell you. You dont have to wash with antibacterial soaps. Just plain soap and water (usual brand) wash for 30 seconds. In our house I try NOT to use all that antibacterial stuff because it can be overdone. New strains of bacteria...
Covering Windows With Plastic to Reduce Heating Bills?
I live in the Western NY area about an eighth of a mile from the lake. We have the wind to contend with also. My house was built around 1920 and we use the plastic kits also. They work great if used properly. We have saved about 200.00 a winter on the gas bill...
Trash Cans for Moving Food
You should win with this one. Also a great idea when kids are moving out for the first time. They dont have as much to move usually.
Sleeping Problems Caused By Menopause?
Oh, how I feel your pain. To make matters worse when you are sleep deprived, then you might experience memory losses. I was beginning to think it was first stages of Alzheimers. I was frightened. I spoke to my doctor and she explained its all part of this process...
Soda Can Plant Labels
This is one of the best ideas Ive seen in a long time. We too have rabbit and squirrel problems. I hope this helps. Cute, cute, cute.
Crescent Dogs
OMG these were the best. I also grew up with these. My Grandpa used to make them on the grill. We called them Pig Whistles. Why I dont know. Thanks for the memories. Buffalo,NY
Craft Ideas For Used T-shirts?
I have my childrens t-shirts from their little league, soccer, vacation spots and favorite TV shows for pillows, sewn together for quilts and curtains with backings. The memories will last a lifetime.
Overwintering Geraniums?
I have overwintered my geraniums for the last 5 years. I live in the Buffalo,NY area so I pull them in before the first frost. They will last if you water them about 2 times a month. I have them near a window for light. They do get leggy and I let them. In...
Sandbox Sand for Your Icy Driveway
What a great idea. We live in the Buffalo, NY area and of course we have the snow and ice also. Now with new Grandchildren the sandbox idea is good too. Thanks
Adding Length to Curtains
I was just geting ready to pass on a set of curtains that I like to my daughter. What an exceptional idea to personalize them for her apartment.
Uses for Plastic Deli Platters?
I have used the deli trays the same way that I got it. I have also used it to protect pies,cheesecake and cookies. I have used them to give cookies as a present. Of course we decorated the cover and used a food doilie (sp?) under the cookies or other baked...
Storing and Caring for Lawn and Garden Tools
Great ideas especially since I have to store my tools outside (no garage).
