Apple Jelly Not Setting?
I just went through a nightmare! I made 4 different batches using different pectins. I then found out that because I was using juice that was my problem. Apples only have natural pectin in the core and peels, so using juice makes it difficult to get it to jell...
Water from Well Staining Everything?
Nawe thanks for the blessing! I surely need it! This is all new to me. Now I do have one issue I have heard of Zud, but isnt that abrasive? See the previous owners installed a bathtub that is plastic and Im afraid that will scrape it. I can however use it on...
Water from Well Staining Everything?
ah paper towels and letting them soak sounds good! oops, never thought about the coffee maker! but its black..lol...I should have guessed there would be an issue when I looked into the washing machine that came with the house and the white interior is tinted...
Water from Well Staining Everything?
a scouring agent called Zud, like Comet, but different properties will clean most items. Brenda! Im sold on Zud! I got some and went to work on the bowl and its now just a sparkle! My friend came by and saw what Id done and was in total shock and went to buy...
Poll: Do you leave your Christmas lights on at night?
We have a timer. Its comes on a dusk and goes off at 10pm...we feel thats enough as we are alseep and cant enjoy them any way!...
Rufus (Ruby-throated Hummingbird)
I took the photo in the evening. Thats how I was able to get the background to come out black. Every year they are here and very hungry! Im so glad that you all enjoyed my rufus...Heres one I took last year! This one I have on my website!
Tiny Wonderland
sorry I uploaded the wrong pic...that one was for use with making my banners. This is much clearer. See the bunny? smiles kate
Cat Loves Photos
This is Mr. Drac. Hes 13 and loves to perch or sleep on the satelite box! We assume cause its warm! otherwise he is sleeping in the front room on a cat rug I crocheted next to the kerosene heater. He too is very slender and very healthy. I think its in the...
Homemade Hair Rinse
I found that taking a tablespoon of whole rosemary and boiling it in a cup of water, straining, let cool. then it makes a wonderful rinse for your hair. shiny!
Visit from a Woodpecker
He is a wonderful bird! He is a Northern Hairy Woodpecker that has made his way down from his natural breeding spot from Ontario, Canada. The Canadian border is roughly 15 miles from where i live. I had the chance to get some more photos yesterday of him, and...
Shopping Cards
I worked for two years at a major grocery store. I can tell you now that scanning your card first is a should do. now, most of the discounts will come off at the end, but there is a chance to loose some too! Its all to do with the person at the computer. if...
Free Patterns at FreePatterns.com
I had used that site and did download one free pattern, then signed up for a newsletter and havent recieved any thing more free! I have to agree with the strings attached. Is there something im doing wrong? maybe looking in the wrong places?
Stop Action Image
Wonderful photo. I take photos of birds and yes I have to take them repeditively and i still get pics with nothing as they have already flown away. you can see my pic of my happy chicadee in the photo contest. And with that i had two frames with just the feeder...
Beloved Stuffed Chicken Breast Recipe
I believe its the 8oz package. from what ive seen there are only two in the grocery marts. the tiny 4oz and the 8oz..and i use the larger, for me the more cream cheese the better!....mmm
No Stick Kitty Litter
we have two indoor cats. we use a clump litter. its called scoop away maximum odor control. ive tried arm and hammer and found thats not a good litter. you just have to shop around and try different types. the trick is that you have to scoop everyday religiously...
How to Kill a Passionfruit Vine?
go on vacation for a week and let me take care of it! its always worked in the past!...of course just kidding!...good luck, i personally have the oposite problem, i cant seem to get anything to grow!...
Valentine's Day Ideas for Long Distance Relationship?
Ive used this site and its just wonderful! You can write your own note insert or use one of their well written messages! http://www.bottlegram.com/ I found that they were much better than i had expected! and Ive always been a romantic for a message in a bottle...
Zephie, A Calico Cat
great photo! and yes they do have a personality! Zephr is so funny. shes loving one moment then just wants to be left alone, and totally feels that she deserves to be left alone! right after i took her picture she was very annoyed by the flash! that just wasnt...
Shredded Wheat & Eggs
Thats funny. Youve reminded me of my grandfather who used to every morning take boiling water and soak his shredded wheat, drain the water off, then add sugar and milk. he would have this every single morning! I have tried it and its good, but I prefer the...
Bring Your Drinks Home
I used to work in a small market where I had a customer that had stopped in to eat without thinking of how her little one would drink her milk, as she only used a sippy cup. so I took one of our coffee cups with a lid that had the tiny oval hole in the top...
Taking Pictures of Snow
this is my first attempt to take a night picture of our out door xmas tree. ok first attempt of decorating too!...i have a fugifilm finepix 2800zoom digital. What can I do to recreate what i actually see? Oh by the way, HI Helmut! Kate here!
Pinesol As A Cat Pee Deterrent
ive used windex. it not only cleans the spot but she hates to even get near the smell, let along get it on her paws...she stays very far from the area!
Put Dirty Pans And Casserole Dishes Back In The Oven
my pots and pan tricks are to first of all keep a dish pan of hot sudsy water, and wash them imediately if posible. if not then let them soak til i can get to them...if there is a problem with a serious sticky mess, then ill put the sudsy water into the pan...
Planning A February 14th Birthday Party For A Two Year Old Boy?
my boys are now 24 & 19..but one game that went over real well was digging for dirty worms...the one to get the most got a prize..dirty worms are gummy worms that are in a bin of crushed up chocolate cookies(thats the dirt). then the cookies thats left can...
Encouraging A Blind Cat To Be More Active?
i have a kitty thats deaf. he does just fine as he still has his sight and hes much older than yours. When a cat doesnt have one of their much needed senses, they are lost. and are so insecure. She (your cat) feels safer if she doesnt move as she cant see whats...
Decorating A Surprise Party For My 17 Year Old Friend?
What about going with a theme and working from there. It could be something she likes, color, like a pink party, or something she collects, or a sport, a favorite book or movie, a make over (hair, makeup, clothes). Or for a way out there idea... You could use...
Easy Bisquick Recipe?
heres something that helps me with recipes. http://www.topsecretrecipes.com/ http://www.copykat.com/ these are two of the best from what i have found. good luck and have fun!
Looking for Meatloaf Recipe?
teresa, what do u remember eating. there are as many recipes for goulash as there are for meatloaf!.Myself if there were a dish i wanted to make I started with what i saw on my plate, for instance, was there pieces of hamburger or beef chunks? Let me know and...
