Halloween Drink
Google Halloween Drinks. There are more links than youll need. This one was especially cool! http://www.countessbloodshalloweenhorror.com/page4/ Good luck!
Noodle Recipes Without Cheese, Tomato Sauce, or Butter?
How bout beef and noodles. Google for recipes.
What Glue Can I Use on Yarn Ends When Crocheting or Knitting?
You dont glue the ends - just use a tapestry needly and weave in the ends. A google search will get you more specific info.
Laying Tile Over Carpet Adhesive?
The adhesive will come up - but it can be a lot of work. Go to lowes or home depot and ask about removing carpet adhesive. If its on concrete, youll need to get a scraper/chisel type thing to remove most of whats raised, then get it sanded down to smooth. Ive...
Creative Ways to Serve Fruit
I wouldnt serve the core (center tube) of the pineapple - its usually fairly woody and inedible.
What do Dameraians Look Like?
Googled and found this link: http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/dameranian.htm
The 4 Ingredient Cookbook?
Try ebay - I got a 3-in-1 4 ingredient for my son when he was trying to compile a list of easy recipes for camping!
Dog Food Brand Recommendations?
I dont know how much youre feeding, but my 10-15 lb Pomeranians each get 1/4 cup of Vet recommended food in the morning and evening. Theyd eat more, but that would be overfeeding them. A 17 lb bag of food runs about $20, and lasts about a month. Depending on...
Felting a Wool Sweater?
Make sure the sweater is wool - not super wash, or a blend with a small percentage of wool. Super wash is made to be machine washable, and if theres not enough animal fiber in a yarn, it wont felt.
Christmas Party Food Ideas?
How about borrowing a couple slow-cookers, and having some stews and chowders? Then add in other family favorites buffet style.
Perking Up Take-out Fried Chicken
It sounds like a great idea, but how do you keep the coating crisp?
How Can I Keep My Hand-held TVs Working After Digital Switch?
Unless youre going to use them in conjunction with a converter box, I dont think theyll work. http://www.fcc.gov/cgb/consumerfacts/setup-converterbox.html
Dealing With A Picky Eater?
Heres a thread to check out: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf62628875.tip.html
Establishing Credit With A Credit Card?
Youre not going to be able to get the things you need (shelter, food, adequate clothing, access to transportation) making $200 monthly. The first thing youll have to get is a better paying job. I dont know what work youre doing, but $50 weekly wont cover expenses...
Weaning a Breast Fed Baby Who Refuses Formula?
If youve ever smelled or accidently tasted formula, youd understand why your child refuses it. I think anyone - given the chance - would refuse that. If youre absolutely opposed to offering her your breast anymore, give her a cup, first with breastmilk, gradually...
Laying Down a Tile Floor?
There are spacers you can get at Lowes and Home Depot - they allow you to be sure the tiles are spaced evenly. Laying tile can be difficult - I found out the hard way that mistakes are expensive, and not easily fixed. I ended up paying to have what Id attempted...
Help With 7 Year Old Picky Eater?
My son ate almost everything (still wont et fresh or chunky cooked tomato, and doesnt like fish or seafood, but will eat them if were guests) without complaint - until he started school. Then he decided he didnt like certain foods anymore. Surprisingly, all...
What is The Fastest Way to Housebreak a Yorkie?
At 9 weeks - its going to be a while yet before she(?) will be able to have good bladder control (at this age when her bladder fills, shell go - she cant wait) - shell probably be pretty dependable around six months. In the meantime keep her somewhat confined...
Good Dog For Apartment Living?
Im in an apartment and have 2 Pomeranians - 9 and 11 pounds - both rescued from shelters ( check out www.petfinder.com). Both are super sweet, and good early warning security. They would bark much more if allowed. Be aware that Poms have small dog syndrome...
How To Convert Dry Macaroni Measurements?
You may want to buy a small kitchen scale. There is no conversion for weight to volume. 1 cup of elbow macaroni might weigh 8 oz, but depending on the size and shape, the weight/volume ratio will change.
Recipe For Bleach Water Remedy For Parvovirus?
I would check with my vet to see what the risk to the puppy would be, especially since youve recently had parvo in the environment. Id be sure the puppy youre getting is up to date on vaccines, to minimize any risk!
Save Money on Air Conditioning
Id ask your HVAC guy about turning the AC off when you leave. We used to do that, but our guy (when we lived in NC) told us that the system uses more energy to cool and dehumidify the house than it uses to keep the temperature and humidity stable. There wasnt...
Getting a 4 Year Old to Look Forward to School?
Sounds like shes spent a lot of time with you and doesnt want things to change. Set her up in daycare over the summer, and get her used to the idea of being away from you. She will be unhappy, and probably will make this abundantly clear. Let her know that...
Easy Omlets For Camping
My son (former Boyscout) and his friends called this recipe eggs in bags and made their last day breakfast like this almost every camping trip, with a couple qualifications. They used any leftovers in the bags with the eggs, and used the bags theyd packed things...
Dog With a UTI?
The vet should have prescribed antibiotic when the dog was diagnosed. If the medication hasnt worked, Id go back to the vet!
Saving Money on Flea Prevention?
Frontline Plus - hands down! I have 2 rescue Pomeranians, and havent seen fleas in months (both were infested and miserable when they came to us). I brush my dogs weekly, and will occasionally find a dead tick - they love the woods on walks, and were in Connecticut...
Replacing Sink Strainer Baskets With Stoppers
Id have to agree with exasperated. A strainer basket is much cheaper than a plumber!
Cat Urine Stains on Sheets?
If you use a blacklight - the real flourescent ones - the stain will glow.
Gnocchi Recipe that Doesn't Use Potatoes?
Havent tried any, but googling gnocchi, I found these recipes. http://italianfood.about.com/od/gnocchi/a/aa010298_3.htm Good Luck!
Can I Save Money Making My Own Baby Food?
I made baby food for my own son, but you dont really even need to go to any additional trouble - just feed baby age appropriate food from your table. When you cook, dont season things heavily, and plan things baby can have. My sister breastfed exclusively until...
Caring for a Baby in Hot Weather?
Go with the fans and wearing just a diaper - if its a cloth diaper itll be much cooler than the plastic disposables. Leave off plastic pants when hes sleeping - just use a waterproof matress protector in case he wets. AC hasnt been around that long, and Im...
What does a priest say at a wedding ceremony?
Ask the priest in question - he can give you a copy of the ceremony, but will probably add some personalized touches as well.
Transportation Problems?
As a single mom, I feel your pain. But trust me, its much less expensive to fix your car than to replace it! If youre adding oil that often, youve got a HUGE leak somewhere, and leaks dont tend to get smaller! If youre running the car and you lose too much...
Using Cash Back Cards for Gas Purchases
Be careful with this. If you carry a balance at all, you end up paying interest, which will eliminate any savings you may get from a cash-back program.
Poll: Do you have a video games system at your house?
For a while, my son was really upset about not having a game system, but I kept to my decision. Now hes a teenager and is happy we dont have these, and has decided he wont have one for his future kids. In his own words - hes lost lots of former friends to video...
Stain on My Floor Mat?
Try replacing your mats with the rubber all-weather type available at most big box stores. They dont get stains and clean easily with a hose.
Timeshare Advice?
Unless you really love your resort - get out! It took me almost a year to get mine sold - on the beach in NC - deeded - week of July 4th. Id paid almost $10,000 with financing, and managed to sell for about $1500 - enough to cover the special assessment and...
Pacu That Have Outgrown Their Tank?
Pacu get HUGE - they can get to be about 2 feet long, but some will even get to 30 long. Our LFS has some in a 500 gallon custom tank - easy enough for a store, but unless youve got some money to spend, hard for an individual. I hope someone warned you about...
Poll: Do you have a 401k retirement plan?
Im in my 30s. I dont believe Social Security will be around by the time I retire. I also look at how my widowed grandmother works to stretch her small benefit. If my siblings and cousins and I could send her what is taken from our checks, shed have no worries...
Making Valances?
Use twin sized flat sheets. Depending on how wide the windows are, you may want to cut the sheet legnthwise as opposed to widthwise. The advantage to cutting the width of the sheet is that you really dont have to make a side seam. Decide how long you want the...
Sausage and Gravy Recipe?
Jimmy Dean Creamy Sausage Gravy 1 lb. any Jimmy Dean roll sausage 6 tablespoons flour 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 3 cups milk Crumble sausage into a large skillet and cook until browned. Remove from skillet and set aside; drain thoroughly. Blend flour and pepper...
Mortgage Company Won't Accept My Weekly Payments?
You could see if theyd let you re-do your mortgage with payments on a weekly basis. My guess would be not, because intrest is generally calculated on a monthly basis. Your mortgage is a contract, and if you want to change it, you might have to go through the...
Colored Contacts?
You can order them on line, but perscription or not, youll need to get a fitting from an optomitrist. Try googling colored contacts, or special effects contacts. Wild Eyes and Evil Eyes make weird ones, if thats what you want.
Saving Money on Gifts for Extended Family
Joann Fabric recently had fleece on sale - $2.96/yard for prints and $1.99/yard for solids. I mads no-sew blankets for each of my neices and nephews. It cost a little more than $5 each, as I used 1 1/2 yards for each blanket. Google no-sew fleece blankets for...
Lost Radio Code for a Rover 45?
Go to your dealer - they know ways to get the code. Then write it in the manual near the instructions on setting the code. That way if you eventually sell the car, the next person will have it as well.
Curtain Rod Is Too Small?
Ive used this convert-a-rod product - I thought it worked great. Heres a link, but you can find it at Linens & Things, if youve got one locally! http://www.lnt.com/product/index.jsp?productId=1356568&cp=1331609.1331965.1334499&page=2&doVSearch=no&pageBucket...
Keeping Pets Healthy
heres a link about bathing dogs - http://www.petpeoplesplace.com/resources/advice/dogs/60.htm
Babysitters Rules vs. Grandma's Rights?
Id think your DIL would appreciate the assistance without the cost. I agree with the suggestion posted to back down from watching the kids for a while. There arent many day-care centers that will keep a 6 year old, except for before and after school care. And...
Morning Sickness Remedies?
Sometimes extra B vitamins can help - check with your MD or midwife. Try not to drink a lot at any one time - that sloshy feeling really seems to get to some people - just sip constantly. Like some people have already said, you really dont want to end up with...
Moving and Leaving The Cockroaches Behind?
After youve packed your truck, set off a bug bomb or two and seal the truck up overnight (dont drive the truck with a bomb going off!). That should kill any bugs that may be hiding in furniture or boxes. Youll probably have to repeat the process at your new...
Making a Window More Private While Still Letting Light In?
How about white curtains? If anything, theyll look better after sunbleaching.
Painting Advice for a House With Brown Trim?
Yellow might work - Pale if you want subtle, bright if thats your preference. Im partial to a soft buttery color if youve got lots of light.
Craft Uses for M&M Tubes?
The larger size are great for crochet hooks! Keeps them all together and easy to find!
Cluster of Ticks?
If the owner was using Frontline, the ticks would die before getting engorged - at least thats what happens when my dog gets an occasional tick, Id say hes probably not protected!
Painting on a Tight Schedule
When I sold my house a few years back, we froze the rollers and brushes in heavy duty freezer bags between uses. Just remember to take the tools out about 30 minutes before you want to use them so they can thaw. We painted 5 rooms over the course of 3 weeks...
Removing Paint From Rough Fogged Bathroom Window?
Try using a small paintbrush - like for kids crafts - with paint remover. You could be more precise with where you put the paint remover, and prevent it from getting where you dont want it.
Reusing AOL CDs & Computer Disks?
My son and his friends (boy scouts) keep one in their packs as a signal mirror. The ones you buy at sporting goods/camping supply stores can be costly - these are free, and work well. For inexperienced people (like me) the larger hole in the middle makes them...
