Making Curtain Valances From Table Napkins
Ive been doing this for 10 years. Its cute and easy to wash! I just laid three right over the rod with the middle one on top and so they point down.
Preparing For A Winter Power Outage
Excellent advice! Our friends and family think we are nuts for doing these things when a storm is coming. Thankfully we have never had to experience what you did, but we have peace of mind knowing we are prepared!
Mall Scavenger Hunt and Other Party Ideas
The mall idea is fantastic!! My girls are already planning their 17th birthday and I have a hunt to plan!! THANK YOU!! As for the hotel idea, if you forget the limo it is still a (higher end) thrifty idea! Renting the YMCA for a pool party or doing a bowling...
Chocolate Chips Turned White in Freezer?
I read somewhere that this happens when the chocolate changes temperature too fast. If it is sealed well, put in the refrigerator for a few hours and then in the freezer and then the reverse when you remove it, its not supposed to get the white on top. I have...
How Can I Wear My Frizzy Hair?
I have the same problem! A few months ago I stopped shampooing my hair every day. I still shower and use conditioner every day, but I only shampoo about every 5 days. The first week was the hardest!! My sister-in-law has the same problem and recently started...
Cockroach Repellents?
When I was in the military, and living in base housing, people would sprinkle boric acid along the edges of their walls (inside the house). Because there are a lot of people constantly moving in and out from all over the world in base housing, roaches were...
Recipes Using Jennie-O Frozen Turkey Patties?
You could break them up and mix them with hamburger to make meatloaf. I bought some veggie burgers once that my family didnt like and I used them in place of the chicken in chicken parmesan. I cooked them in the oven until brown, then covered with spagetti...
Stitches Skipping on Sewing Machine?
You might need to adjust your tension for the leather. Use a scrap piece. Sew a few stitches, turn you tension knob, sew a few stiches and check. You will have to play around with it until your stitches are correct. Make sure you look at the underside of the...
How to Make Homemade Doggie Wipes?
My daughter was very sensitive to baby wipes. I would buy the ones for sensitive skin and then rinse then well with warm water before I used them on her. This was also nice for her because they were warm! I hope this helps you.
Are Hens & Chicks Supposed to Bloom?
Mine have done that too. I dont know if it just happens every set amount of time, say two years or four years, or if it has to do with how much water they are receiving. Now you have me curious! I think Ill google that and get back to you!
Baked Chimichangas
I love Chimichangas but my system doesnt tolerate fried foods very well. I started baking them, like you do, a few years ago with chicken, pork or beef. At first I was surprised how great they turn out. I also like not having to clean up a greasy mess.
Musty Smelling Bed?
Strip down the bed completely and wash everything. Vacuum the matteress and under the bed. Then either spray with Febreze and let air for awhile, or sprinkle with baking soda, let sit for at least an hour, and then vacuum again. Our bodies shed about a gram...
Candle Wax on a Down Comforter?
First pick off as mush as possible. Then iron out the rest. Lay down an old towel, cover with a stack of newspaper, then paper towels. Then lay down the comforter. Cover wax with paper towels and then iron. Change the paper towels as they become saturated with...
Permanent Marker on Tile Grout?
You might try a little bleach on a Q-tip, do a small area as a test. If that doesnt work try a Magic Eraser. Good Luck.
Mineral Deposits in a Tea Kettle?
Soak with baking soda and vinegar for a bit. Then add rice and swish around.
Removing Pine Tar from Baseball Pants?
My mom and I have used peanutbutter to get pine tar out of hair.
Problems Running Internet Explorer?
Click Tools, then Internet Options Click Delete Cookies, then Delete Files. Every site and page you go to on the internet is stored, so every now and then you need to clear these or your computer will slow down.
A Cheap Pocket Knitting Rake
THANK YOU SO MUCH for this idea. I have taught my 8 year old son and 5 year old neice to finger knit and am now teaching them to crochet. I think they will enjoy this as well!!
