Spring Theme For Church Tea Party Table?
We had a church tea fundraiser last week, and I was hostess for a table of 8. Each table was decorated differently, which was the fun part of attending. If you have a centerpiece that is where you can have fun with the decorating. I used a pretty crystal vase...
Oval Baking Dish with Lid?
I was at an antique mall this weekend and saw so many glass lidded casserole dishes, mostly Pyrex. Prices were reasonable, too.
4th Birthday Party Ideas?
Check out www.birthdaypartyideas.com for interesting games. I suggest a winter-themed party with snowflakes and snowmen. You could do pin-the-nose-on-the-snowman game, and another fun game is to gather them in a circle and have each party guest put on mittens...
Ideas For Christmas Party Games And Food?
Try the ever-popular game where you display a certain number of holiday themed items on a tray for a set amount of time, then cover up the items and have people record from memory the items they remember. For Christmas you could use ornaments, candy canes, nativity...
Removing Grease Stain on Battenberg Lace Tablecloth?
I buy Fels Naptha at the grocery store, in the laundry section. If you still cant find it, try coating the stain on both sides with a heavy layer of cornstarch. Put something heavy on it, like a stack of books, to press the cornstarch into the fabric. Let sit...
Washing Greasy Men's Work Clothes?
I second the ammonia. Just make sure NEVER to combine bleach and ammonia in the same load. It creates a toxic gas.
Alternative Erasers for Dry Erase Board?
Old t-shirts and old socks work great. Our classroom uses dry erase boards for working problems and each student brings an old sock at the start of the semester just for this purpose.
Getting Cats to Stay Off Kitchen Table?
You will have to catch them with this method, but try putting some coins or nuts and bolts into a can with a lid. Anything that makes a loud racket that you can shake when they jump up. They hate the noise and will get down.
Cleaning Glass Doors on Fireplace?
Try a mix of baking soda and water; make a thick paste. Thats what I use to get camping pots and pans clean. You have to rinse a lot to remove the white residue.
Golden Retriever Chasing Tail And Eating Fur?
I totally agree with Ann from MA. Your dog needs at least 45 minutes of exercise every day. I have a Weimaraner who get very naughty if she misses her exercise routine. Check out The Dog Whisperers blog (Google it). He advocates exercise daily to get the dog...
Quilt Made With Fleece Squares?
Oriental Trading catalog has a kit like this for sale. Try to go to their website to see if you can copy the pattern. www.orientaltrading.com
Removing Hard Water Stains from Whites?
Try using hydrogen peroxide mixed with cream of tartar. This removes rust stains from the tub. Let stand 10 minutes and rinse. Test first on inconspicuous area.
Warm Up Your Brain With Sudoku Before Studying
Thanks, Holly! Ill have to share this with my 8th grade students!
Help For Uncurlable Hair?
If you add moisture or steam with the curl, then wait until hair is dry, curl will hold better. Also better to try style gel when hair is damp, that will add to your curl potential. There are hot rollers with steam, or I have a curled barrel styler that is...
Icy Windshield?
Use or buy inexpensive rubber mats or carpet remnants to place on the windshield overnight. Good luck! Here in Nebraska I have the same problem.
