Products Being Thrown in the Garbage
I am going in circles with a few HUGE companies about this same thing. I get sick seeing all of the waste. Walmart and such places toss literaly 1,000s of lbs of usable products every week. I contacted congress woman Sue Myricks office and was assured that...
Recipes for Someone With Colitis Disease?
These are not actual recipes ,but more of helpful hints. Also if you type Crohns Disease diet in google you will probably find more than enough recipes. TC JAN >>>> Address: http://crohnsinfoonline.com/ibs/crohns-disease-diet/
Removing Sharpie Marks on a Refrigerator?
I have used both rubbing alcohol and fingernail polish remover with good results. JAN
Teach Your Children To NOT Open The Door
This such important info.My brother used to work for a utility company and often had to go into home ,because the meters were only accessible this way. He told many horror stories of small pre-school age kids opening the door and inviting him in. Once he saw...
Painting Baby Furniture?
First make sure the paint is lead free. The paints I have used all stated that they were safe for infants and toddlers. I would reccomend reading the label, if in doubt ask someone where the paint was purchased. Take Care ! JAN
Using Boric Acid or Borax for Pest Control and Cleaning?
I live in NC also west of Charlotte. I help a friend do a food ministry. I had no roaches until he began bringing in the boxes of food from area grocery stores.Then suddenly I had an infestation. I use mostly boric acid. $2.00 at Dollar General or Freds. I...
Keeping Track of a Toddler at Disney World?
while on vacation at Myrtle Beach ,Sc we always use a leash. There are leashes made for toddlers and small children ,I think Walmart or Kmart carries the kind we have. Be perpared to get alot of looks both of approval and disaproval. The main thing is keeping...
Pam to the Plant Rescue
Pam, I have thrown my poinsetta awy year after year until this year. I love the green leaves that started coming out as the red began falling off. Could you please tell me how I should care for it properly. Also any advice on a Ficus would be appreciated . I...
Southern Sweet Tea Recipe?
Ok , I cant add much here.I will say I love the drip coffee maker method.I have used it for years.3 store brand family size tea bags in coffee basket,fill maker with the pot of water let run thru.I put 1 1/2 - 2 cups sugar in a gallon container (empty mayo...
Creating Recipes From What You Already Have?
I am not sure i got this link correctly ,but the site is Cookingbynumbers .com. It has a check list for things you already have and then compiles recipes from this list. I hope it helps... JAN in NC CookingByNumbers.com Address: http://www.cookingbynumbers...
Inexpensive Party Favors?
I had a friend that used this idea::: she scanned pics of her parents around the time they were married .Wedding pic would be great. Then she went to the dollar store and bought cute frames.she made one for each married couple or each single person. You could...
Name Tag Ideas for Clothes?
I was going to post the same as jessica,but will now just add that walmart also sells the tags that iron on.Use the laundry makers they sell and wala quick and cheap.bless you for being a foster parent. I pray the rewards outweigh the heartaches. JAN
How Did Our Ancestors Do Their Laundry?
Wow,you guys brought back the memories. My grandmother was still making her on soap years after all my friends families were buying theirs. She also did it in the fall after butchering and used the ashes from her wood cook stove . I do not rememberthe process...
Spending Time at the Hospital?
first let me say I am sorry for what you are going through. After reading all the other very informative replies I only have one thing to add. If vouchers are not available please ask the nurse if you could have a leftover try at meal time. most hospitals plan...
Freezing Snap Beans?
1.Wash beans and look for any blemishes. 2.Then remove tips and sting (if the string type. break into desireable peices. 3.dip in boiling hot water for a couple minutes Beans will change to a bright green color. 4.Then remove immediately to a pot of ice cold...
Painting Glass?
Hi, You can get ideas and all the supplies at most art/craft stores...Michaels and Hobby Lobby both have online sites also. May I suggest looking into etching,it looks so much more elegant. These supplies are alos available at the above mentioned stores. I...
