Older Dog Drinking More Water and Wearing Diapers at Night?
You didnt say if they actually checked for diabetes. If not, ask them to check. In some cities, the local animal shelter has a reasonable veterinary clinic; see if your city has that.
Bacon Wrapped Barbecue Chicken
Great idea. I have chicken and bacon in the refrig right now and Im going to make it. Thanks.
Finding Low Cost or Free Furniture?
Check Craigs list in your locality under free stuff. If you dont have someone to pick it up for you, you might be able to get the person to deliver it to you for a very small fee. When I was moving, I gave away many things for free on Craigs list.
Fixing a Fading Leather Sofa?
Have you tried contacting the store where you purchased the sofa? There might be a guarantee about color fastness, etc. especially since they are less than a year old!
Baby Shower Theme Ideas?
Whenever I need pictures to decorate for a theme, I search for the pictures I want on the internet and print them out in color. Here are some gingerbread people I found. If you do a search you will find whatever you want.
Last Minute Christmas Cookies
Oh I love this one! This is a great idea. Maybe you can also sprinkle a few colored sprinkles on top of the icing.
Get Kids to Eat Magic Oatmeal
Great idea. You also deserve the vote just for getting the soda and candy bars away from the children. God bless you. We need more people like you in this world.
Removing Skunk Odor from House?
I have been saving this because weve been smelling skunk in the neighborhood lately and Im sure one day one of my dogs will find it! You could probably spray a little of this in the air too. Its worth a try. Skunk scent remover shampoo: 32 ounces hydrogen peroxide...
Azaleas Blooming in the Summer?
Do you have ever blooming azaleas? I do and mine are blooming right now too. They are supposed to be blooming again about this time. We planted them about 2-3 years ago. I live in Philadelphia, PA.
Wildlife: Blue Butterfly
The blue butterfly is gorgeous. I managed to photograph some landing on my butterfly bush last year but it wasnt a close up. Its so nice to see them arrive in the garden!
Best of All Lemon Pie
I cant wait to make this one! It looks so good and Lemon Meringue is my all-time favorite. Thanks for the recipe. Betty
Homemade Carrot Cake Recipes?
This is the copycat recipe for the Sara Lee Carrot Cake. I have tried quite a few carrot cake recipes but this one is really good (and I am so picky)! You can always double the recipe and make two cakes. Sara Lees Carrot Square Cake Recipe 2 Eggs 1 teaspoon...
Keeping Squirrels From Eating Wooden Stairs?
I very recently ordered this product to stop the squirrels that get in my walnut tree. I havent gotten it yet but its organic, guaranteed effective and not expensive. It looks like this would be easy for the man to spray on his steps. I have dogs and they hate...
Coca Cola Chicken
You are absolutely right about the carbonated soda! Ive used it in a spicy rib recipe I have and it works great. Thanks for the chicken recipe. Its so nice and easy Im going to try it this weekend.
Moist Carrot Cake Recipe?
This is a copy-cat recipe of Sara Lees Carrot Cake. I have a few different carrot cake recipes but I have to say this was really good. I made the icing without the orange peel because I dont care for that. Sara Lees Carrot Square Cake Recipe 2 Eggs 1 teaspoon...
Finding Good Chestnuts for Roasting?
In our local supermarket they sell the chestnuts loose and you can pick through them and buy as much as you want. At this time of year, maybe you might find them in your local supermarket. I dont know if it makes any difference but Im in Phila., PA.
Housebreaking Litter Trained Dachshunds?
Marieaa has the best suggestion. Since they are used to going in a litter box, stay with that (inside and outside) until they learn to go outside. Always praise them and tell them why they are going out. I have 3 doxies and we have a doggie door so that when...
Cigarette Smoke Coming From My Neighbor's Yard?
If you can afford it, look at the Ionic Breeze Air Purifiers on the Shaper Image website. If you check the products listed under Outlet they offer reconditioned air purifiers at about 1/3 of the normal price. I bought an office size one for my desk at work...
Making Your Own Baking Mix?
Here is a recipe I saved for Master Mix from Mary Hunts Everyday Cheapskate website. You can substitute Master Mix for any recipe calling for Bisquick, substituting water for any milk required in the recipe and vice versa. I must admit though that Ive never...
Pool Party Food Ideas?
I just copied this recipe today from Tried N True recipes and it sounds like it would be ideal for your party. It sounds yummy! FLUFFY FRUIT DIP 16 oz. cream cheese, softened 16 oz. marshmallow cream 2 T. almond extract Combine all ingredients and beat on high...
Oolong Tea?
I dont think anyone mentioned the fact that when you eat in a Chinese restaurant the tea you are served is Oolong Tea, at least thats the case in the Philadelphia area.
Great Chocolate Recipes?
The new Nestles Chocolatier Pieces are the best I have ever used. Sometimes I have to go to another supermarket to find them. They are a little more expensive but absolutely worth it. You can even make these brownies without the sauce and they are really decadent...
Chinese Food Recipes?
I have an old paperback cookbook that has recipes for the foods you typically order in a Chinese restaurant. It separates the recipes in order of difficulty and tells you what you can substitute for the Chinese ingredients and also what you would you need to...
Chinese Food Recipes?
The cookbook I mentioned previously is called The Pleasures of Chinese Cooking by Grace Zia Chu. It not only explains the Chinese vegetables but the various kinds of teas, the different methods of cooking and the substitutions you can make for the Chinese ingredients...
Biscuits and Sausage Gravy
My daughter lived in South Carolina for 2 years and always raves about the biscuits and gravy. Would this recipe be close to what she was talking about? If not, could someone give me the recipe? Id love to make some for her some time. Thank you. Betty
