November 26, 2009

Ginger The CatA neighbor that lives across the courtyard from me, but on the second floor, has a cat named Ginger. She is the cutest because she visits everyone and the best is her unique personality!

 

How to Grow Oak Trees from AcornsWatching a tiny acorn grow into a towering, majestic oak is a rewarding experience for adults and children alike. It's easy, fun, and a great way to leave a legacy for future generations.

 

In Memory Of Midnight (Newfoundland/Lab Mix)Midnight passed away when he was 10. He was a Newfoundland/Lab mix. We adopted him from the animal shelter on Valentines Day, 2003 when he was 2 years old.

 

Blessing Our Food on this Thanksgiving DayFor centuries, peoples of all religions and countries have said their own special prayers for the blessing of their food, before a meal to give thanks for the food and other good things in their lives and on their tables.

 

Making Potatoes Au Gratin with Ham Slices?I'm looking for a good Potato Au Gratin recipe, with ham slices. Any help here? I know Deeli just might ride to the rescue on this one.

 

Finding Empty Thread Cones?Where can I get empty thread cones?

 

Something Eating My Hibiscus?Varmints are digging into the mulch we spread around Hibiscus and Hydrangea plants. They are digging into the top and the side and looks like they are eating stems and maybe even bulbs.

 

Getting a Skunk Out of a Shed?How do I get rid of a skunk living under my shed?

 

Making a Couch Slipcover?Money is very tight for us as it is for many others in this economy. I would like to make my own slipcover for my couch. Can someone help?

 

Keeping the House Clean?How do I keep my house clean and tidy? I work like a slave every day, still the kids are not helping the matter at all.

 

Cleaning Ceramic Floor Tiles?I just moved into this house. I have ceramic tiles in my kitchen; I need to know if anyone can help me. I've tried everything to clean them including the ceramic floor cleaner. Anything is helpful.

 

Holiday Gingerbread Recipe?I'm looking for the Holiday gingerbread recipe. Does anyone have it? Thank you.

 

Fabric Softener Left a Blue Stain ?I used a fabric softener in the wash which left a light blue stain on a white knit Polo shirt. Is there a way to get this stain out? Bleach has not worked.

 

Refinishing Laminate Cabinets?Is it possible to tint laminate cabinets from lavender to gray? Then I would like to replace the purple counter tops for a more neutral color, as well. I can not afford to replace the cabinets.

 

Painting with Acrylic Paint on Plastic?I have a lot of old Melmac dinner plates. I would like to do decorative painting on using acrylic paint. How should I prep the surface?

 

Determining the Best Price on Toilet Paper?How do you determine the most economical price for toilet paper? Is it by the square feet on a roll, number of sheets on a roll, single or double ply, etc? I am wanting a formula I can use at the store, to determine if I'm getting a "bargain".

 

Easy Chocolate Brownie Recipe?I am looking for an easy, fool proof chocolate brownie recipe. Please help.

 

What Happens To Discontinued Products At Target?I am looking for a bedding set from Target from 2 or 3 years ago. It is a cowgirl quilt set really bright a colorful. Bright pinks and greens, orange, and teal with corduroy patches and a outlined pony at the bottom. Help. Please?

 

How to Use Banana Peelings as Floor Wax?What are the ingredients and procedures to use banana peelings as a floor wax?

 

Low Sugar Peanut Butter Fudge Recipe?I would like a peanut butter fudge recipe that doesn't require a lot of sugar. I have the Skippy one.

 

Aluminum Foil Stuck to the Bottom of My Oven?I have some aluminum foil that accidentally got "baked" onto the oven bottom; any ideas to get it off? Everything I've tried hasn't worked for me. Thank you.

 

Repairing Stretched Out Sweater Wrist Bands?Does anyone know how to keep the wrist bands of a sweater from stretching or better yet, how to fix it once they have stretched? Thanks and have a great day.

 

Multigrain Bread Recipes?I would like some recipes for multigrain bread.

 

Dog Lonely While Owner at Work?My Jack Russell is very lonely; she's 3 years old. I work for 6 hours a day, any advice?

 

Crocheting Tea Towel Toppers?My mom used to crochet the tops of tea towels. She crocheted on the top of them to create a holder on the top that came down with a loop and a button on it, so it could be hung on the handle of the cabinet or drawers in the kitchen.

 

Cooking Ham and Turkey Together?Can I cook a turkey and a ham together in the same oven?

 

Recovering Toss Pillows?I would like to recover old worn toss pillows. I want to put an edging on the pillows and make a different one for the bed. How does one do it?

 

Clothing Wetter Than Normal After Washing?My clothes in my washer aren't coming out as dry as they once were. Could the spin cycle slow down. They are taking twice as long to dry in the dryer, so this is the only answer I can come to. Any suggestions?

 

Removing Dry Erase Marker from Car Headliner?I am wondering how to get a marker pen line off the interior roof of a car. It's the standard whiteboard drywipe marker pen. Anyone have any suggestions? Not sure about the fabric, but I think it's the usual interior material.