Growing Up with Little Money
I get it, we didnt have much money either, still dont, but I have never been the name brand type of person. In fact I hate those purses people buy with designers names on them! My son is 13 and never ever has he mentioned wanting a $200. pair of sneakers. He...
Instructions for WonderArt Table Runner Kit?
On the box should be the address, phone # or sometimes an email address of the company you bought the sets from. You can contact them from that. I have had to do that with craft kits I bought before. Good luck.
Sewing Machine Not Stitching?
When my sewing machine would not sew, I found out that it had dust in it, and so it was not catching the thread. So periodically, I have to take the piece off that is holding the bobbin, and clean in there with a Q-tip! I dont know if that will help you but...
Southern Pecan Pie
Looks so yummy! I love pecan anything! Gonna make it! Thank you for the recipe! Gale from NH
Difficulty Sewing UnderArmour Fabric?
You may need to change the needle. My machine did the same thing and when I went back and read the book it said the needles need to be changed according to different fabrics. So you may have to try different needles until you can get one that will catch the...
How Long Should You Wait Before Re-dyeing Hair?
I wouldnt try dying it blonde with that dark brown dye in your hair now. Maybe you should try a product called Color Oops, it takes the color out of your hair that you put in. Youll find it right near all the boxes of hair dye, its in a red and white box. I...
Not Completely Silver
Just wanted to say how wonderful it is, that your husband is doing well! Youre obviously very close thats wonderful, God bless!
Saying No to a Friend?
Sometimes our so called Friends, have a way of making their problems fade, by using us to do it. I have met so many people who expect me to do things for them again and again, because were friends ! If thats why theyre friends with you, than you dont need that...
Painting the Hot Plate on a Coffee Pot?
Theres something called High Heat Paint. People paint Oven doors and baseboard heaters with it. I am not 100% sure if you can use it on your coffee pots hot plate, but it may say on the can, or you can ask someone at Home Depot! I hope this helps! Good Luck...
15th Birthday Ideas?
What about a camping trip. Great memories are made with good friends. You could do some fishing, hiking, etc!
Use Old Broken Instrument As Planter
Beautiful idea! I wonder if you would have to coat it a couple times, with a clear coating, like Poly, on the inside and outside, so it would not rot and maybe, that would make it last longer? I was thinking about a similar idea... using a trumpet or anything...
Soda Can Chinese Lanterns
This is so cute! You could even paint and decorate these for holidays, birthdays, showers, even centerpieces, (with battery operated lights)! Thanks for the awesome craft idea! Keep them coming!
The Electric Bill Battle
Our electric bill was so high last month that we had to miss a mortgage payment to pay the electric bill! I now go around unplugging everything I can. But its getting worse and worse, everything is going up! Actually considering selling my house and getting...
Use Sharpie to Decorate Fabric
There are fabric painting pens that you can use also! I have used them and they are permanent ! I got them at Walmart.
Using Olive Oil on Brittle Nails?
I have heard that coconut oil is great for many things, nails were one of them!
Using Olive Oil on Brittle Nails?
In cosmetology school, we would Soak our hands in warm sudsy water, (after removing any polish), then we would apply a cuticle remover, let it sit for several minutes, push all cuticles back, and remove as much of the cuticle as possible, wash hands well, and...
12 Year Old Boys Birthday Party Ideas?
Camping! Even if you cant afford a campground, if you or a friend have a big back yard, youre all set! You could have a BBQ during the day, have a water balloon fight, or swimming, if you have a pool, you can swim, play some sports, do some Archery, fishing...
Jeans Quilt
I made one of these over 25 years ago , for my husband, it was really warm! I started saving my sons clothing, when he was a new born. I am still collecting and he is now 12 years old. I am making him a quilt, I will give it to him for his 18th birthday! I...
