May 23, 2009

Daisy Mable (Cairn Terrier Mix)This is Daisy Mable. She is a cairn terrier mix. I inherited her from a co-worker 8 years ago. She is the first small breed dog that I have owned, but they say "great things come in small packages".

 

Americana Wooden Wall DisplayTake all those tiny wooden items you may have that are unpainted and give them an Americana theme to display in a group for Memorial Day and 4th of July.

 

Breakfast Sausage PattiesHave you made sausages with a food processor? I made some chicken and pork sausages. I used half chicken and half pork. Cut meat off bones into small pieces about 1 inch square, put 1/2 cup water on biscuits to make them soft.

 

Making a Hanging Sunglasses Storage Rack?I have a huge dilemma. I own a bunch of sunglasses and I also, have 4 wonderful, yet curious children. Two of them are under 4 yrs of age. I need an idea on how to make something I can hang up to store my glasses; and yet were I'll be still be able to get to them myself?

 

Advice for a First Time Home Buyer?I live in the Iowa City area housing market. I am a single mother of two boys. Thanks to my remarkable storage techniques, we have successfully lived in a two bedroom apartment for the last 8 years.

 

Recipe for Golden Nugget Cookies?In the 1960's I found a recipe on the back of a McCormick spice can and it was for "Golden Nuggets" cookies. I've lost it due to several moves and would dearly love it if someone out there has the recipe, and would send me a copy.

 

Vegetable Plants Wilting, Too Much Water?Can heavy rain over an entire week cause overnight wilting in vegetable plants (ie. tomatoes, peppers, and cucumbers) due to soil saturation?

 

Removing Dog Urine Smell from Leather Loveseat?How can I get dog urine smell out of a leather loveseat. It is saturated into the filling under the leather.

 

Looking for Small Terra Cotta Pots for Making Clay People?I am so frustrated. I am looking all over for a place that sells Terra Cotta (clay) pots to make clay people and cannot find them anywhere. These are not the usual size for regular pots for plants, but smaller sizes such as 1 3/4 inch, 1 1/2 inch, 1 1/4 inch, and 5/8 inch.

 

Pattern for Knit or Crochet Checkbook Cover?Does anyone have a pattern to make my own checkbook cover? Hopefully, in either crochet, knit, or plastic canvas. If not, then whatever. But I need a new one and I'm not willing to pay the exorbitant prices the bank and the other places ask.

 

Using Pool Chlorine Tablets in the Toilet?Is it safe to use the big chlorine tablets for a swimming pool in the toilet? Like the Clorox tablets only larger? I buy them by the bucket full in the summer and wondered if it is safe in the commode, too?

 

Looking for Cross-stitch Saying?Does anyone have a cross-stitch pattern saying, whose last line is: "I hope it helps to know that I'll be waiting here for you."?

 

Removing Paint from Cell Phone?How can I remove paint from the outside of my cell phone, without damaging it?