Water Bath Canning?
Please get a canning book, like the Blue Ball Canning book, or look on the internet at a site like The Prairie Homestead for canning instructions. Your question cant be answered unless we know what type of food you are canning.
Homemade Diaper Rash Ointment
You can also try organic extra virgin coconut oil. You can use this oil for almost anything.
Using the Dishwasher as a Drying Rack?
Wouldnt work for me. My dishwashers always full of dishes, clean or dirty! But yes, putting away the dishes and dishrack always makes the kitchen look nice and neat.
Keeping Carpets Clean with a Toddler?
The carpet in the dining area is horrible. This is our second house with light carpet where we eat, and we finally invested in a carpet cleaner. My kids sit down to eat and the carpet still gets gross. Its going to happen; all you can do is clean up the messes...
Potty Training an Almost Three Year Old?
2yrs old is still pretty early for potty training. Ive five kids and I learned that if you push a kid to go potty, they wont do it. All that will happen is major frustration. I know you want her potty trained now, but kids do it when theyre ready, not when...
Potty Training a Three Year Old?
Relax. Shell get there when shes ready. Her own potty chair can make her feel more comfy, you might try that.
Green Baby Facts: Raising a Healthy Baby and Planet...
Great article! You can also add a drop or two of tea tree oil for a nice smell and it will cut down on the mold, as will boiling the water first.
How Long Can Puppy Have Undiagnosed Parvo?
This sounds like every breeders nightmare. It sounds as if you didnt have a contract for the buyer to sign? What are the buyers wanting from you? Their money back? Another puppy? Or are they just informing you? One thing you should do before you give back money...
Recipes And Tips For Using A Convection Oven?
My oven has a convection feature, and heres what Ive learned: *dont use convection for baking--its too fast and sometimes, particularly with biscuits, the outside will brown too quickly and the inside wont be done. *Its perfect for potatoes, and most anything...
My Husband Has Bad Breath?
Its the smoking. After someone has smoked for a number of years, mouthwash and toothpaste dont take away the ashtray breath. My husband was a smoker and even when he was breathing through his nose it still smelled bad. The only cure is to quit smoking.
Eating During a Detox?
It just depends. Im going to do a cleanse starting May 11, in which I will abstain from dairy, animal products, refined sugar, coffee, alcohol and gluten. I will eat grains w/o gluten, green juices and smoothies, lightly cooked veggies, fruits. If you want...
What Breed is My Dog?
What difference does it make? Give her lots of exercise and discipline and shell be fine.
Cigar Box Decoupage
I like to do this too, although I brush layers of Mod Podge over the pictures until they look imbedded in the box and you cant feel them. Takes a lot of time to do it that way.
Uses for Unmatched Socks?
+donate to a daycare for making sock puppets +search online for sock crafts +advertise them on Freecycle--you never know, someone may want them for a craft Dont throw them away!
Pests Eating Squash Plant Roots?
That would probably be the squash borer beetle. A google search should tell you what to do.
Dog Misbehaves When Left Alone?
Crate train your dog. Put her in her crate when shes gone--no messes, no destroyed items. Your dog is bored and trying to find something to do. Our dogs are always crated when we leave. The crate is also their safe spot they can go to anytime when they feel...
Edy (Boxer)
Cute boxer! You really shouldnt feed her people food. There are lots of foods dogs cant have, like chocolate, onions, garlic and grapes, to name a few. Please switch her to a good quality dog food like Eagle Pack and give her only doggy snacks.
Giving a Dog a Laxative?
It seems to me that the dog not eating or drinking should be the primary concern here, not whether hes going to the bathroom or not. A trip to the vet seems in order.
How Much Sleep Should a 2-Week Old Puppy Get?
This is an odd question. How much sleep a puppy gets really shouldnt be a concern as the pup should still be with momma.
Keeping Peanut Butter Smelling Fresh?
I think that if peanut butter smells rancid then it IS rancid and should be thrown out.
Try Almond Milk for Cereal
You can also make it yourself, but you will need a nutmilk bag to strain it. I have used a fine mesh strainer but it is still gritty and not smooth.
Canned Fruit Smoothie
You can up the nutrition by adding spinach to the smoothie--it will be green but you wont taste it because of all the fruit. Even my picky pants son will drink a green smoothie!
Using Bell Pepper
Peppers are one of the worst vegetables for pesticides. i soak mine in vinegar for at least 30 minutes before using. Ive never seen organic peppers in the store, but Ill be growing my own this summer.
Keep Track of Underwear Sizes With Dots
My 2 girls would argue all the time about their underwear, whose was whose, until I finally clued in and told them to put their initials on the tag. Works great, saves me a headache.
Homemade Nestle Quik?
There are lots of cocoa recipes out there like the one suggested here, but I think Susan is wanting a chocolate powder mix, which goes in milk to make chocolate milk. Ive never seen a recipe for this anywhere. It would be worth experimenting with, I think. I...
Dog Pulls on Leash?
You have to teach him not to do that. A dog should walk beside you, so that there is slack in the leash. We always give a sharp tug to the leash and said Heel! in a firm voice every time one of our dogs pull. It takes awhile but the dog will eventually get...
What Breed is My Dog?
You dont say whether or not she is a puppy. If not, maybe shes just a smaller-type Shepherd. From what I can see, she appears to be purebred.
Butter vs. Margarine: You Decide
I grew up eating margarine but now wont touch the stuff! Its butter all the way for us. yum-o!
Restoring Pizza Stone to Original Color?
The color is normal, nothing to worry about. I have a stone and also loaf pans, and they are discolored, too. Its just a sign of use.
How Can I Tell If I Have a Pure Bred Puppy?
The dogs pedigree will tell you whether its purebred or not. You can also have DNA testing done.
Dixie And Bo (Labrador Retrievers)
Nice looking dogs! We used to have a chocolate lab. They are great dogs.
Scooby, Scrappy and Porkchop (Olde English Bulldogges)
There were six puppies--the one that died looked like Porkchop (fawn and white). There was another black and white and another tri-color like Scooby. I thought that was interesting, plus that they were all females. As they get older they will get more bully...
Hammer (Olde English Bulldogge)
To Shelter Worker: My husband visited this breeder when he bought the dog and we have been there together. I think you should be careful with the comments you make about people unless you have been there yourself. I dont know where you are from but most farms...
Making Compost With Pet Waste?
It isnt recommended to compost dog and cat waste because of the parasites that can be present in the feces. That would be unsafe for vegetables, to say the least.
Make Dog Treats out of Hot Dogs
I dont think people food is good for dogs. Good idea, but not for my doggies.
Bread Dough Sticking to Towel?
If youre talking about the final rise in the bread pans before placing in the oven, they dont need to be covered.
Remedies For Cow Licks?
My husband suggests Wahls hair trimmer. Seriously, I dont think theres anything you can do beyond shaving your head or cutting it very short. Maybe your hairdresser would have some suggestions/solutions. Good luck!
Getting Seeds From Zinnias?
Im not sure. You could try saving the entire spent flower and planting the whole thing next year.
Dog Getting Her First Period (Heat)?
Your dogs in heat, which lasts around three weeks, as the first person said. They usually occur every six months. The vet is the person to ask, as suggested already.
Getting a Young Dog's Attention?
Consistency is important. Keep her on a short leash when you take her for a walk, and when she pulls, give the leash a quick yank to return her attention to you. She should stay right beside you. Letting her go where she wants is not a good idea if you want...
Laying Tiles Around Toilet?
The correct way would be to remove the toilet and tile clear up around the flange. But it is possible to just tile around the toilet. Youd need to caulk around the bottom of it, though.
Gift Ideas for Wash Cloths?
I think youve received some good ideas here apart from the unnecessarily harsh comment before mine. Moms with babies in diapers might want the wash cloths to use as wipes and/or spare cloths for washing faces, etc. I know I could always use extra wash cloths...
My Frugal Life: 106 Ways To Save In The Kitchen - Part 2
Thanks for this! We do nearly all of these things---its essential with a big family. I buy skim milk, though. Cheaper than 2%.
Serve Cupcakes For Birthdays
I like the idea of cupcakes. I made Elmo and Cookie Monster cupcakes for my sons second birthday. Very cute and easy! Plus, theres no fighting over whose piece of cake is bigger. :-)
Do I Need To Replace My Lawn?
It depends on what you want. Personally, I like the natural looking lawn. One of our neighbors fertilizes, sprays and just generally chemicals their lawn to death--if they ever stopped nothing would grow because the soil is dead. There are green ways to remove...
Taking Care of a Dachshund Puppy?
I wouldnt feed my dog Science Diet. Its actually one of the worst dogfoods out there, if you do some research. We feed our dogs and puppies Eagle Pack, which you can find at pet stores. Its pricey ($40 for 33lb bag of premium) but a good food. Do some research...
Do You Preheat a Baking Stone?
Ive always preheated my stone simply because it is always in the oven. I dont use it for cookies, though. Its wonderful for bread and pizza crust.
Natural Baking Soda As Underarm Deodorant
A deodorant crystal from the health food store is another option for natural deodorant. I have one and it works pretty well, unless you sweat a lot.
My 5 Month Old Fights Going To Sleep?
BAby #5 is the only who goes to sleep by himself. All the rest I rocked to sleep and put in bed when I was sure theyd stay. One night baby boy was just crying and crying, and I knew he was tired but didnt know what to do. My husband said to put him in his playpen...
Washing Machine Reviews?
Dont buy a front loader! We bought the Kenmore set, washer and dryer HE, and I dont like them at all. Yes, I can get all my laundry done in one day (7 people), but Ive had problems (error messages) a bunch of times. My towels stink, which is something Ive heard...
