July 30, 2005

Long Driveway PlanterThis is a very long driveway planter. It is made from long narrow shipping crates that held steel roller assemblies. I painted them and my husband moved them into place aligned and attached them to make one long planter.

 

Sugar (Rat Terrier)This is Sugar our 6 year old rat terrier. He has his own private taxi and driver. He is a sweet loving dog and gives us great pleasure.

 

Planting Tender SproutsWhen planting these young and tender sprouts make sure you do not cover the stems. Use tender loving care and they will bloom. Must feed, love and entertain regularly for optimum growth. Do not be alarmed by the ever present dirt on these sprouts.

 

Skye Hunting for DinnerMy dog (Skye) hunting for dinner. How more thrifty can you be than to send your dog out for a wild turkey to bring back for dinner?

 

Buy a Few Seeds, Bring a Lot of SunshineGo to literally any store and browse through the humble paper packages of flower seeds until you've found some bright colored ones that bring a smile to your face. I bought a simple package of white daisy flower seeds with yellow centers and I planted them next to an old tree in the back yard.

 

Dressing Up - My Son and His Army StuffMy son is crazy about Army stuff and loves playing while wearing all his 'gear'. This is how he dresses to play around the house.

 

Dakota (American Eskimo/Beagle)This is Dakota, my part American Eskimo and Beagle mix. He came to me when he was just a few hours old, on August 14th, 2003, as the runt of the litter of 6. He was very small, just 3/4 of an ounce and the vets in the area said he would not make it. The mother refused to take care of him.

 

Dressing - Tips and RecipesTips and recipes for making dressing.

 

Paint to RelaxIf you are painting exterior items outside such as a porch, you need to use oil-based paint. It takes longer to dry, but it lasts years through any weather.

 

Home With Iron In The Water?I am moving into a home that has a lot of iron in the water. Does anyone have suggestions for cleaning commodes, washer, swimming pool, etc.?

 

Fruit Leather - Tips and Recipes?I am looking for some good recipes for making fruit leather. Any tips or recipes would be greatly appreciated. I have never done it before.

 

Dry Erase Marker on Walls?My nephew drew all over the walls in our study with dry erase marker! I've tried Mr. Clean sponge and fingernail polish remover but everything also takes the paint off!

 

Buying Aluminum Pot Scrubbers?I found a couple of aluminum pot scrubbers sometime ago; they never rusted and last a long, long time. I can't find them again. Does anyone know where I can buy them?

 

Engagement Party Gift Ideas?My best friend is having her engagement party in September. I will be her Matron of Honor and need some ideas for a gift for them.