Brother CS6000i Won't Sew?
Did you try to move the bobbin loading pin away from the bobbin loading position? Pretend you are loading a bobbin, on the top of the machine. You see how you have to shift the pin to the right to get the bobbin to spin? That shuts down the sewing mechanism...
Product Review: NutriBullet
I just got mine in the mail yesterday. I have killed three magic bullets (the rubber attachment on the bottom of the blade assembly stripped every time), so the husband is still very leery of my purchase. At the first use, I was quite impressed. I hope I remain...
Use Hair Conditioner as Body Lotion
If this works, That is a great way to get rid of all those conditioners I did not like for my hair, that sit in a drawer for company. LOL I will try it.
Check Amazon For Replacement Charging Cords
Ebay, too. Make sure it says shipped from the USA. Paying full price for a charging cord should be illegal! :)
Save on Sewing Thread
Here I was gonna give away some half pint mason jars! Perfect for quilting on a regular machine! Thanks! :)
Washing Machine Not Spinning During Wash Cycle?
In my machine, there is a plastic pin under the machine lid that forces the switch down in the spin cycle when the lid is closed. That pin has probably broken. You can get the replacement part online, probably. When it happened to me the machine was still under...
Homemade Satin Hands
The best and cheapest exfoliate out there is sugar. Brown or white, sugar gives that scratch needed to break away dead skin. I use sugar as an exfoliate for satin hands by mixing the sugar with a lotion or olive oil, and rub for 2-3 minutes, then wash off and...
Loose Meat Sandwiches
Nice! I also do loose meat with pork, beef roast, etc., pressure cooked for one hour (for 4-5 lbs meat). Good sandys or burritos.
Caring for an Aloe Vera Plant?
My aloe plant has been outside in the ground for 10 years now. I live in Southern California but at an elevation >1000 feet, there are a couple <20 nights/year. My plants just grow back from the center. The root structure is not compromised. I think if you...
Does Meat Need to Be Cooked Before Putting in Crockpot?
Browning makes it more presentable, but IMNSHO, the whole purpose of crockpot/slow cooker cooking is to use the fewest pots and utensils possible. I think it tastes the same whether you brown the meat first, or not.
Making Homemade Bread?
Three hints: 1) When baking whole wheat bread, use 1 T gluten flour (avail at any grocery in little health food style bags) per 1 cup WW flour. That will help in the rising process. 2) for no-knead 1 rise WW bread, google Doris Grant and look for the grant...
Bake Bread in Juice Cans
Chef4U, I think this is the can; metal all the way through. Great idea, as I was thinking of buying one of those old Pyrex baking tubes. This is much more thrifty. Thanks. :)
Bread from Bread Machine is Small?
2 tips: 1T gluten flour to each cup of regular or whole wheat flour, or 2) use bread flour. I agree with the others about using fresh yeast.
Fixing a Tough Cooked Roast
Cut the meat in tiny pieces, against the grain, meaning you cut the cords or striations of the meat in little pieces. That will make it feel a bit less tough in the chewing. You can mix the cut meat in a pan with some salsa and make tacos out of it. or put...
Beverages for the Christmas Cactus
I have half a cup of tea on my desk right now. I tend to neglect the Christmas Cactus when I am not watering the rest of the garden in the summer/fall. I will go give it a drink of tea right now, and send you this pic. Blooms right on time, every year. Location...
