December 16, 2010

Berry Blue Jello SaladThis was just something I thought off while cleaning out the cabinet and turned out wonderful. It is a good way to get little ones and picky big ones to eat more vegetables.

 

Glazed Apple BreadCream first 3 ingredients together and add 2 eggs. Sift remaining ingredients together and stir in chopped apples and nuts. Combine with first ingredients.

 

Christmas Peanut Butter CookiesThis an easy, quick recipe for your Christmas Season.

 

Oatmeal Wheat Germ Dog BiscuitsThis is a good recipe if you like to spoil your dog with healthy treats. Or, it can be used as a great hostess gift for someone who has a dog.

 

Plum CobblerThis is an easy recipe and will get everyone wanting the recipe once they taste it!

 

Gingerbread TrufflesPlace the white chocolate in a large microwave-safe bowl and microwave until melted, stirring after every 45 seconds to prevent overheating.

 

Cucumber SaladSlice cucumbers and onion. Mix other ingredients. Pour over cucumbers and onion. Chill 2-3 hours before serving.

 

Tuna Salad with a TwistThe peperoncini and tomato take the boring out of tuna salad.

 

Peanut BrittleA favorite of my mom's. She made it every Christmas!

 

Super FriesThis is my mom's recipe. Brings back childhood memories.

 

Use Old Catalogs As MulchEveryone complains about catalogs and how they clutter up their mail boxes. I say bring them on! I use them as mulch under my trees and bushes. In a dry country such as Australia, water conservation is priority.

 

Louie Love (Dog)If you want your pets to love you, love your pets. My 6 month old puppy has been the most therapeutic loving gift since my back surgery two years ago. He has brought me joy and a smile through chronic back pain every morning.

 

Wildlife: CricketI was working in my garden one day watering plants and cleaning off leaves that were scattered all over my picnic table. While I cleaned it off I noticed a little visitor, a cricket, that was watching me.

 

Give Cat Extra Attention After Medicating ThemThere are times I have to give medicine to my cats directly into their mouths because it cannot be mixed with food. Since they usually don't like being held down, when I'm done I hold and hug them for a minute to calm them down and be nice to them.

 

"Let It Snow" Window FrameSalvaged vintage window turned into Christmas decor. Very carefully, remove the old pane(s) from the frame. Wash glass in warm soapy water and dry.

 

Little Felt TreesIf you want to add a fun touch to your decorations for the holiday, why not have a go at making your own little felt trees. All you need to get started is some thick felt, together with a few basic items such as buttons and fabric scraps.

 

Mr. KittyMr. Kitty, an orange tabby, is about 3 years old. However, he belongs to the folks I stay with and I have to leave.

 

Cigarette Burn on Carpet?How do you remove cigarette burn marks in carpet? It is only 2 years old, there are probably 20 of them. I would like to save the carpet.

 

Instructions for Round Knifty Knitter?I need a pattern for Knifty Knitter circular looms. I have a complete set, but no directions.

 

Anti-Virus Software With JAWS Screen Reader?I use the JAWS screen-reader, and currently use AVG Pro for anti-virus protection. A friend recently switched from the AVG free version to Microsoft Security Essentials, which is also a free download. I'm strongly considering the switch, but I'm hesitant.

 

Covering a Lampshade?How do I cover a lampshade?

 

Removing Candle Wax From Furniture?I have red cinnamon scented candle wax on an antique piano, but not on keys. It is just on the wood behind the music holder and in the seams. The wood is cherry I believe. The piano is about 75 to 80 years old. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated.

 

Pattern for Sewing a Clothespin Bag?My mother used to have a clothes bag for clothes pins when she hung her clothes out on the line to dry. Does anyone have a pattern for it? I would really appreciate it.

 

Getting Rid of the Smell of Copper Green Wood Preservative?I used Copper Green wood preservative on my deck and my daughter can't stand the smell. She complains bitterly. Is there some way to get rid of the smell?

 

Shopping for a Wall Mounted Coffee Cup Holder?Where can I buy a wall coffee cup hanger? I used to have a few. They can also be used for hanging hats, scarfs, jackets.

 

Making Toys for Pet Rabbits?I have 3 rabbits. I need to know how to make toys and stop their water from freezing so easily. I need toys to entertain them while I am at work. Please help me. Thanks.

 

Keeping Pictures Hanging Straight on the Walls?We have so much trouble keeping framed pictures hanging "straight" on the wall. We have tried the little sticky nubs on the wall and on the backs of the frames with no luck. The pictures still tend to move and look all askew. Any ideas would be appreciated!

 

White Chocolate Covered Captain Crunch Cereal Squares?I am looking for a recipe that has Captain Crunch Berry cereal, with I think mini marshmallows, covered in white chocolate. Thank you.

 

Selling Crafts at Craft Shows and Festivals?Does anyone know of a website or place that lists all upcoming craft shows, fairs, and markets for a certain area? I am in Chicago and I'm interested in selling handmade purses and pillowcases. I am having trouble finding places other than online.

 

How Do I Make My Dark Hair Blonde?I have dark brown almost black hair right now, but I'm wanting to lighten my color to a dark golden blonde. I've got the color, but I'm afraid to use it. I'm not sure what result I'll get. I need advice on what steps I should take, so my hair doesn't come out weird looking.

 

Remedies For Stinky Feet?My feet stink even after a shower, scrub, and massage, nothing helps?

 

Card Game: Runs And Sets?In the game "Sets and Runs", if I fail to discard and the next player acts, am I disqualified for that round? Or is there a penalty?

 

Cleaning the Inside of Clear Glass Christmas Ornaments?I bought a couple of boxes of clear glass ball ornaments a couple of years ago. I decided that this year I was finally going to stencil them or paint them. They were really dirty. I wiped they off, the dirt is on the inside.

 

Fever Blister Remedies?What's the best thing to to treat fever blisters?

 

Making an Amish Yarn Swift?Does anyone have the instructions to make an Amish style yarn swift?

 

Fixing Fudge That Didn't Set?My daughter has made some fudge that isn't setting. What can she add to thicken it? I thought of cornstarch, but we don't know how much or if it will change the flavor. I hope someone can help us out.

 

Substitutions for Ingredients in Crustless Pumpkin Pie?With regard to the crustless pumpkin pie: If I don't have the Spenda or Equal can I add more sugar to it or just leave it with the 1/4 cup of regular sugar? Also can I use regular skimmed milk instead of canned? And the egg substitute can I use just the yolk of the egg?

 

Removing Skunk Smell from a Car?How to get the smell of skunk out of my car? The seats are leather.

 

Homemade Wood Pellets?Does anyone know how to make handmade pellets? Not exactly like what a pellet machine can do, but something similar that I don't have to use a machine? Any homemade suggestions would be greatly appreciated. It doesn't have to be perfect, just has to work. Please advise.

 

Removing Bleach Odor from Chest Freezer?My brother recently cleaned a small chest type freezer with a very strong bleach solution. The smell of bleach lingers. What can he (we) do?

 

Truck Heater Problems?How do I fix a 2007 Ford Ranger heater? It has been to the shop and they said there was no problem with the heater core, but only a leak. It still does not work.

 

Training a 5 Week Old Puppy?I am taking care of a 5 week old puppy. I adopted what was supposedly an 8 week old puppy. I feel terrible now because I know the first 8 weeks at the very least are a critical learning period from it's mother and siblings. Again, any help/advise in general would be wonderful.

 

Dodge Dakota's Heater Not Working?I am having heating problems with my '99 Dodge Dakota.

 

Making Coffee In a Percolator?I just got a Farberware coffee percolator. It uses 3 tablespoons of coffee grounds per 6oz coffee cup. Once the water starts to bubble, how long do I have to let it percolate?

 

Cleaning Urine Off a Couch?How do I get human urine smell out of couch cushions?

 

Cleaning a Textured Tile Floor?I have a tile floor that has a texture to it and I can never get to look really clean. It looks like dirt gets caught in the pattern and I can't get it out.