December 30, 2010

Black-Eyed Pea Dip Perfect for New Years Eve! Black-eyed peas are one of the many foods that if eaten on New Year's will bring luck to your home.

 

New Year's Day Punch In a medium saucepan, combine the apple juice and spices. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes. Cool, and chill overnight in a large pitcher.

 

New Year's Eve KissA family drink.

 

Mock Champagne PunchFamily style. Great to welcome in the New Year!

 

Decorative New Year's HatGreat recycled paper bag hat. You can find sturdy brown paper bags at Walmart (the type for frozen foods) for free. The bag must fit on your head. You can turn the bag inside out but not fully, you want it to have a puffy look.

 

Ideas for Wreath Decorations?Are there any web sites that show pictures of different wreath decoration ideas? Thank you.

 

Removing a White Spot from a Wood Table?How do I get a white stain off of a mahogany table?

 

Holiday Crockpot Recipes?I am looking for several holiday side dish recipes that you make in the crockpot!

 

Feeding a Big Appetite on a Budget?I have a 23 year old guy living at my house and he has a big appetite. How do I cook for him on a budget?

 

Older Dog Aggressive Towards New Puppy?I have a 10 year old Terrier and I brought a 2 month old German Shepherd. My old Terrier does not want to play with her and he tries to bites her and attack her. What should I do to make a good relationship between them? I am really worried about them.

 

Cleaning Grease Splatters Off Walls?How do I get grease off of the wall?

 

Spring Planting on a Budget?I've just moved to the Pacific Northwest, I am originally from a really warm climate. What is an inexpensive way to get into spring planting? My new garden has been neglected. Are there gardening clubs? Money is tight. Any suggestions for seeds or clippings to get me going?

 

Searching for a Book on Heirloom Vegetable and Herb Propagation?Can anyone recommend an excellent reference book concerning the proper harvesting, processing and storage of seeds/roots/cuttings of heritage/heirloom veggies and herbs for propagation?

 

Washer Has a Residue Ring in the Tub After the Cycle is Complete?After a load of clothes are washed, there is a ring left on the washer. How can we prevent that? There is a smell occasionally, as well.

 

Cleaning Burnt Food From Non-Stick Pan?I have burnt food stuck to my non stick pan. Any ideas to get it off?

 

Looking for a Canned Food That Does Not Give Cat Diarrhea ?I recently rescued a stray cat. He is a beautiful, affectionate cat. He loves canned (wet) cat food, but it seems to give him massive diarrhea. Is there a brand that I can pick up at the grocery store that is safer on their stomachs without breaking my budget at the same time?

 

Ideas for Making an Activity Birthday Card for a Two Year Old?I am looking for ideas for an activity birthday card for a 2 year old. I make my own cards and would like to make the card with some kind of activities in it that my 2 year old grandson would be able to understand. Thanks for any input.

 

How Economical Is It To Pressure Can Food?I already can in a water bath. I get as much produce out of my garden as I can and go to a place that sells canning veggies pretty darn cheap. I want to buy a pressure canner at Walmart for about $60. What I want to know is: how economical is it to pressure can?

 

How Do I Teach My Dog to Come When Called?I have a Husky Malamute/German Shepherd mix. He is two years old and we got him from the pound two months ago. He is a sweetie. He will sit and is potty trained and he lays down, too. But when we take him outside and he gets off the leash he runs away.

 

Setting Up a Teen Center?How could I set up a business giving teenagers a place to go, have activities, get counsel, etc.? Are there any grants or funding available?