Surprise Birthday Party For Teenager?
Party place options: Depending on weather at a park Or, inside at a relatives home, a friends home, or your church. Ideas: if it is going to be a surprise, considering asking each guest to bring a gift appropriate for the theme. Sweet 16: make-up, boas, , etc...
Inexpensive Homemade Liquid Hand Soap Recipe?
Great ideas! Thank you. I could check out the dollar store, to see if they have large dish soap or bath soap, and dilute to a good mix.
Watch For Conflicting Medical Information
There are some great nurses, but I have found that many are not that great and some really dont know what they are doing. We all have patient rights, and one of them is to decide who will see you, and that includes nurses. My PCP has great nurses that I trust...
Celtic Themed Wedding?
Im making my daughters celtic theme wedding dress, along with the bridesmaids. My daughter wants to get her goblets from http://www.fellowshipfoundry.com/ This can be a gift from someone. If someone wants to get you something special, let them know. It can...
Recipes Using Stale Rolls?
Thank you! I used a couple of the rolls, sliced down into 4 pieces, buttered and topped with garlic, better and cheaper than Texas Toast. I will take the remaining and make some croutons. Thank you so much for your ideas! Ive never made bread bowls, but will...
Recipes Using Stale Rolls?
Corene...I think that would be a great addition to ideas for this. Thank you.
Recipes Using Stale Rolls?
Corene...I think that would be a great addition to ideas for this. Thank you.
Indulge in a Snack Meal
I think this is a great idea! Most especially when the kids are going through their fussy spells. Making a snack pack style meal can get them to eat a balanced meal. Thank you for sharing.
Tax Software Reviews?
Turbo Tax is by far the best!!! I tried Tax Cut three years ago and was very disappointed as they were missing some very important updates and they didnt have them in updates. Turbo Tax might be more expensive, but you get what you pay for.
College Students And Debt
I have two daughters in college. They get what the FASFA will allow, they both get some from our state (check out your states charitable foundations). Ours gives $1K/yr for students who continue to go to school w/in the state, and $500 to those who go out. I...
Spray Painting a Bird Feeder?
You can paint the house, but dont put it out for the birds to use this year. Once the birds have done producing offspring...sometimes two sets of baby birds, then put the bird houses out. Let them stay out all year so that they are weathered. The ones we stained...
Prepaid Wireless Reviews?
We use TracFone...check with them to see what their coverage area is to be sure you will get the coverage you desire. We only use it for emergencies or contacting one another when necessary and not at home. Works great for our needs.
Gift Idea for Quilter
Your childrens babysitter is going to be thrilled. I know from being a crafter myself, to receive such a thoughtful gift in consideration to her actual crafting interests, will do more than add to her crafting stash, but warm her heart as well. Great idea! Laura...
Button Bracelet
That is really nice! Thank you for sharing...I have mix-matched buttons that are no longer needed for any particular garment.
How Do You Shorten Men's Shirt Sleeves?
Are your shirt sleeves tapered? You should be able to cut your sleeve, remember at an angle since the outside of the sleeve is longer than the part under the arm, and hem without any pleating. The only thing I can think of is that the shirt is tapered. I alter...
Uses for an Unneeded Bed Skirt
Excellent idea!!! Maybe another use could be to make a remote holder that hangs by your bedside, and for those who like dresser scarves, I think they would also work for that as well. Laura in NH
Neck Holder for Eyeglasses?
They sell them at dollar stores, Wal-Mart has them in the first-aid area, I think Target carries them as well near the pharmacy.
Singer Tiny Serger Sewing Machine Advice?
DONT go with the Singer Tiny Serger!!! It is very hard to thread. It is very frustrating to say the least. I bought one for my daughter and finally gave up. I let her use my New Home Serger...much easier. The Singer Tiny Serger to me is a waste of money....sorry
Keeping Your Favorite Recipes Handy
One thing I learned from my elderly friend Mary, is to put recipes in a photos album with the sleeves or adhesive. Its great...cut-outs from magazines, recipes cards, etc...all stay clean. If something spills, well, just wipe it off. When I saw her recipe book...
Kitchen Utensil Holder
This is actually a very good idea. We did this a few years back, where my daughter stenciled shells on the pot! The picture you share is very pretty! Nice Job!
Recycling Old Candles
Instead of using a candle warmer, I set my candle that no longer has a wick, on the back of my stove. When I bake, or cook meals, the heat from the oven warms the candle and gives off the aroma and is very pleasant and soothing. Laura in NH
Baby Oil After a Shower?
Actually, one needs to clean the shower floor after a baby-oil shower, as just rinsing will not get rid of the oil residue
Uses for Extra Photos?
The ones that dont come out too clear, can also be used for bookmarks...just cut into 2 strips. The library appreciates bookmark donations and this is one that is popular with the kids. Another idea is to use the extra photos and cut into shapes, decoupage...
Craft For Remembering Your Trip
They say that by bringing back a memory from your trip, and placing it on your desk at work, will make the return back to work much easier and pleasant. Same goes for when a working mom returns back to work...lots of fun pictures are a must!
Fixing Elastic in a Dress?
If it is part of the dress, meaning it is sewn right into the fabric, and not in the seam as mentioned in the above tip, then you can get a new piece of elastic, and sew it right over it. As you sew it on, be sure to stretch the elastic as you go, so that it...
What to Use for Bunny Litter?
WHY would you want to do that? Use the droppings in your garden. You will be amazed at the results!!!! This is great for veggies and flowers. My neighbor also uses our droppings, and both our gardens produce very large flowers and veggies. If you have a compost...
Cat Post Repair?
We now use rope as well for our cat posts. They like it LOTS better, you can find the rope in hardware stores...very simple and the new cat will love you for it!
Pattern for Bikini Brief or Thong?
Have you thought about taking a pair you already have and making a pattern from them? Just remember to allow for the seams. Hope this helps. Laura - in NH
