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Bird Feeding TipI really enjoy feeding the birds but have no money for suet cakes. Instead, I take 2 pieces of wheat bread, spread with peanut butter on both sides and a little in the middle to hold the bread together, and put it in the suet holder.
Lights Instead of Candles?I want to have lights on all the tables at a party we are having for my father in August but because of the number of children I don't want to even consider candles. The colors are red and blue and while I will have some twinkle lights, there could be a problem with plugging them in. Any suggestions on ways to use jars, coloring them or decorating them and then placing them over those battery operated candles? Any other suggestions appreciated.
Preventing Crust From Browning on a White Cake?Maybe some of you bakers can answer my question. I have baked wedding cakes for many years, but I have always wondered if there's a way to keep outside crust from browning on a white cake. If you lined the pan with waxed paper, would this prevent it? Store bought cakes have no brown crust so there must be a secret to this.
Marketing Advice For an Employment Agency?I am lucky enough to have the best job in the world. I find paid employment for people with varying degrees of disabilities. My request for help is this: Does anybody have any creative and innovative ways of finding jobs in mainstream workplaces. I have telephoned, visited, dropped brochures, used free radio advertising etc to locate employment for my clients.
Signature Quilt Tips?My sisters and I would like to have a memory quilt, lap blanket, or wall hanging made for our father. We are having a party for him in August and none of us know how to quilt. We do know we need to have the squares or muslin and fabric pens to take to the party.
When Should Little Girls Start Shaving?What age do you think is appropriate for little girls to shave their legs? My mom wanted me to wait until I was about 14 or 15 to shave, that was pretty embarrassing, but I was a compliant child.
Making a Crochet Tube With a Thread Spool?When I was a child, my Dad put 4 nails in one of the ends of a wooden spool that no longer held thread. I would use that and wind a string of yarn around it, then loop it over itself ...
Getting Rid of Maple Bugs?We have a massive problem with maple bugs every year and they seem to be getting worse each year. Does anyone have a way of getting rid of them?
