March 30, 2005

Keeping Clothes Smelling NiceIf you want your clothes and linens to smell especially nice all you have to do is use a dryer sheet or some cotton balls soaked in your favorite perfume and put them into the drawers where your things are kept.

 

Freezing Fish Individually - Quick Frozen FishSpread a single layer of fish or portions on a flat pan, such as a cookie sheet. Cover with a protective wrapping and place in freezer. When fish are thoroughly frozen, remove and package in heavy plastic freezer bags or freezer containers.

 

Cowboy Oatmeal JokeA tough old cowboy counseled his grandson that if he wanted to live a long life, the secret was to sprinkle a pinch of gun powder on his oatmeal every morning.

 

Painting Old LinoleumIf you have linoleum that is old and dull you can try to freshen it up by giving it 2 or 3 coats of acrylic paint. After it dries you top it with several coats of polyurethane.

 

Use Crinkled Cardboard For FramesUse the crinkled cardboard sheets inside light bulb packages to help anchor a photograph inside a frame.

 

New Use For a Old LampA new view on the old lamp. We decorated the lamp with macrame and hung it from the ceiling.

 

Plastic Bag RugThis rug is pretty, is easy, really cool and costs next to nothing to make.

 

Renting Boston FernsI am not adept at all with raising lush, thriving Boston Ferns, but I love the look of them. When I have had occasion to want magnificent Boston Ferns in my home (receptions, open house for realty purposes, etc.), I simply rent them for one or two days from a local florist, much as you would for a wedding.

 

Snail Riding a Turtle JokeWhat did the snail say on the turtle's back?

 

Dog ConstipationI found this tip while searching for a remedy for our 10 year old Rat Terrier. He has been suffering from constipation, which I learned is a common problem with older pets. The remedy is quite simple. Half a teaspoon of canned pumpkin a day.

 

How To Grow Luscious TomatoesThe tomato is the most commonly grown vegetable in the States. Here are some tips on how to grow your own bountiful crop of tomatoes.

 

Peanut Butter CandyHere is a recipe for a wonderful peanut butter candy with only 3 ingredients.

 

Planting Green Pepper PlantsWhen we plant green pepper plants, my husband always places 2 or 3 book matches in the bottom of the hole before planting. It must be the sulfur in the match heads, but whatever it is, the difference is amazing.

 

Easy to Peel Boiled EggsPut eggs in 2 qt pan add water to cover over eggs and add dollop of vinegar. Get water boiling for 5-8 min and then turn off heat, cover pot and let sit for a while. Empty out hot water, let cold water wash through put ice cubes into cold water.

 

Use Lotion When Doing PaperworkWhen going through paper work keep lotion on hand. This makes the paper easier to grab and helps to prevent paper cuts.

 

Juliet (Yorkshire Terrier)This is Juliet, she is 5 years old and she is a Yorkshire Terrier. I purchased her from a breeder in New Jersey and she like the baby of the house. When she gets mad or feels bad she goes into her bed and grabs her blanket and suckles it like a child. She follows me around everywhere I go, even into the bathroom. I have two other yorkies and they are nothing like Juliet they are very independent.

 

Treating Minor Cooking BurnsTips for treating minor burns you get in the kitchen. Post your ideas.

 

Need Craft Gift Idea for One-Year-Old Girl?I've been invited to my one-year-old niece's birthday party in less than two weeks. I made a promise to myself that I would make ALL my gifts this year! So I need an idea for something I can make quickly.

 

Gone With The Wind Prom Theme Ideas?I need some ideas for a Gone With the Wind prom theme! Please help.

 

Extra Hair on Face?I have problems with hair on my face. Any help? By Gen

 

Different Ideas for a Baby Shower?My DIL is having another baby girl, my other granddaughter is only 18 months old. We had a baby shower for the first baby, so she really doesn't need anything new.

 

Uses For Unwanted Books?Tips for recycling or using unwanted books. Post your ideas.

 

How do you get the life back into dried out magic markers?I was wondering how you can get the life back into dried out magic markers?

 

Removing Shine From Men's Suits?Does anyone know a way to get rid of the shine on the fabric of men's suits that comes with age and wear? I know that one answer is to not send suits to the cleaner too often ... Does anybody know how I can remove the shine that has developed on several pairs of my dark suit pants?

 

Coffee Stains on Kitchen Counters?I have coffee stains on my kitchen laminate & just can't get them off. It is an eyesore with the rest of the counters are still like new. Any help you can give me will be appreciated.

 

Chihuahua's Maturity?I have a small chihuahua.Taco is almost 5 months old, he weighs 3 pounds. I am interested in knowing if anyone has an ideal at what age a small dog should reach their maturity in weight and height.

 

Hot Pink, Blue, and White Wedding Colors?I am planning my wedding. It is hard to decide on colors. I wanted royal blue, silver, and white, but I was told that the flowers would probably look black in the pictures and it is hard to find royal blue items. So I think I am going to go with hot or bright pink.