Baking Soda for Teeth Whitening
I make a paste with baking soda and peroxide. It really whitens my teeth. It does not taste good, but it works.
Chores for a 9 Year Old?
I make a calendar at the first of the month with a daily chore for my daughter. Some days have bigger chores than others, i.e., water the house plants, dust the den, sweep the kitchen. She has to take out the garbage on garbage days. If her chores are done...
Christmas Party Food Ideas?
My family does the same thing. Last year I ordered a sandwich tray from the deli, then added chips, dip and pasta salad. It worked well for everyone.
Cat With Excessive Shedding?
A damp terry cloth towel might help. You could also try dryer sheets. Good luck!
Recipe For Frito Lay Pie?
We make it with a single serving bag of fritos. Open the bag, spoon in a serving of chili then add cheese, onions, jalapenos, whatever you like. It is easy with little clean up.
Rescuing Baby Rabbits!?
I am not sure about rabbits but I had baby squirrels that I bottle fed with canned kitten milk. You can get it at the co-op or Petsmart.
Baby Boom Couple Wanting To Down Size?
The things of value, ie Waterford, lionel trains could be sold on ebay or craigslist.net Other items could be sold in a consignment store. After that, I think you are probably stuck with having a garage sale. Remember donating and getting the tax break is sometimes...
Getting Rid Of Mold In Birdbath?
A little bleach and a scrub brush should do the trick. Once its clean, use bleach about once a month to keep it clean. Make sure to rinse it well before filling it for the birds.
Olympic Theme Party?
Maybe some simple games that could be played tournament style with medals given as prizes, such as croquet or darts. You could decorate with flags from different countries. Have fun!
Rock Painting
We did this in Vacation Bible School and called them prayer rocks The children put them by their bed before going to sleep. When they wake up, they step on the rock, which reminds them to pray. In the morning they put the rock on their bed. At night, they are...
Soaking Up Bacon Grease?
I put one paper towel on top of old newspaper. The newspaper absorbes the grease, while the paper towel keeps it clean.
Deeli's Pasta Alla Checca
We eat this same recipe all summer. Sometimes I substitute penne pasta. Sometimes I add shredded chicken. It is good hot or served cold like pasta salad.
Safe Candles for Power Outages?
I put candles in small jars, ie baby food jars or the jars Old English cheese comes in. These are heavy glass and a votive fits perfect in it.
Forest Theme Party?
OrientalTrading.com usually has great goodie bag items. We did a smililar theme for my daughter, I bought small flashlights. You could hide small plastic bugs and snakes for a scavenger hunt. Tell the kids to dress in camo. Then paint their faces with camo...
Lanced Boil Has Not Gone Away?
Call whoever is covering for your dermatologist. You need an antibiotic now.
Getting Rid of Ticks in My House?
I had a tick infestation once. They were very hard to get rid of. One thing I learned was to do everything at the same time...shave and dip the dog, spray the yard and house. Also check with your neighbors. If they have ticks, they need to treat everything...
Looking For Chicken Fajitas Recipe?
Easy recipe for chicken fajitas. Slice deboned chicken breast into desired size pieces. Marinate in half salsa half water. You can also marinate desired veggies, i.e. onions, peppers, mushrooms. Cook in skillet with a little oil to keep from sticking. Serve...
