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Canning BeetsThis is a page about canning beets. Store your beets for use later in the year by canning them.
Growing BeetsThis is a page about growing beets. Beets are an easy and perfect addition for your garden.
Freezing Pinto BeansThis is a page about freezing pinto beans. Often when cooking beans it is more convenient to make a large pot. The leftovers can be easily frozen for future meals.
Removing Silly Putty Stains from Clothing and FabricThis is a page about removing Silly Putty stains from clothing and fabric. Silly Putty is great fun to play with. Unfortunately is often ends up in clothing pockets. The resulting stains can be difficult to remove.
Freezing Pomegranates? This is a page about freezing pomegranates. Freezing pomegranates is a great way of keeping them ready for when you want to use them.
Removing Tar from Aluminum SidingThis is a page about removing tar from aluminum siding. If you have put a tar roof on a building with aluminum siding, the tar get splattered in places you don't want very easily. Removing the tar from your aluminum siding can be a big chore.
Peeling Bell PeppersThis is a page about peeling bell peppers. There are several techniques that make peeling bell peppers easier.
Removing MascaraThis is a page about removing mascara. Removing mascara especially the water proof varieties can be difficult to do without irritating your eyes.
Canning Bell Peppers?This is a page about canning bell peppers. Canning you bell peppers will keep their flavor and color for use later in the year.
Freezing BeetsThis is a page about freezing beets. If you have more beets than you can use right away, freezing them is a great way to preserve their freshness.
Freezing Brown RiceThis is a page about freezing brown rice. Brown rice is a tasty nutritious grain. Because it takes longer to cook than white rice, making extra ahead and freezing can save you time later when preparing a meal.
Removing Tar from UpholsteryThis is a page about removing tar from upholstery. Tar is difficult to remove from just about anything it gets on. Upholstery is one of toughest things to remove tar from though.
Storing Bell PeppersStoring your bell peppers properly will ensure they are fresh and ready to use when you need them. This is a page about storing bell peppers.
Peeling BeetsThis is a page about peeling beets. Before you use beets in just about any recipe, they need to be peeled.
Freezing Bell PeppersThis is a page about freezing bell peppers. Freezing bell peppers is a great way to preserve their freshness and color.
Growing Bell PeppersThis is a page about growing bell peppers. Bell peppers are easy to grow and make a wonderful addition to any vegetable garden.
Making a Bootie Bag from JeansThis is a page about making a bootie bag from jeans. A bootie bag a a purse made from a pair of jeans, using the upper portion, waist down. This bags all have the benefit of the existing pockets and can be personally designed and adorned to make a unique bag to fit your needs and style.
Storing Pomegranates?This is a page about storing pomegranates. Pomegranates often need to ripen for a while after they are picked.
Roasted Cauliflower BlossomIf you're a cauliflower lover, here's a tasty twist based on the idea of onion blossoms.
Fluffy French ToastThis recipe produces a slightly crispy French toast with a little bit of puff to it.
Cake PopsCute and easy, kids of all ages love these.
Turkey SoupEvery year I read articles in the newspaper and magazines, and see segments on TV about what to do with leftover turkey. I am always amazed to see that a lot of this advice is for people who are sick of those leftovers.
Travel: Portland Japanese Garden (Portland, OR)The Portland Japanese Garden is one of the most beautiful gardens I have ever visited. At times, it feels like you could walk in blindfolded, spinning around snapping photos and half of them would be keepers.
Trump (Hound)Trump is a 6 year old hound. We met Mr. Trump for the first time on Sunday. He was in the outside kennel at our local shelter. We were on our way to church, but we made a detour when we saw all the dogs outside.
Hermit Crab (Shore Acres State Park, OR)My husband and I frequently travel to the beach to look at the tide pools since this in one of my absolute favorite things to do. On one such trip, we were hiking the trails of Shore Acres State Park. I'd actually never been past the beach they have there before this day.
Rose (Horse)This is a photo of one of our horses Rose, who loves being a clown. It was taken at our wilderness homestead.
Squirt Bottle for Dog TrainingMy two dogs were really bad about jumping on anyone who walked in the door. It didn't matter who it was, strangers, friends, or family. They weren't choosy. They were also bad about barking and not quieting down whenever someone knocked on the door.
Scenery: Snowed In (Towanda, PA)This storm led new meaning to the phrase, "Snowed In" when my husband had to start shoveling from inside of the house. What a surprise to wake up to when we opened the door and there was approximately 3 1/5 foot of snow on our deck effectively "snowing us in".
In Memory Of Desire (Maine Coon Mix)This post is in memory of our darling cat, Desire. My husband and I adopted Des when she was just a tiny kitten, before we were married. She was from a litter of kittens from my mother's cat, Lily.
Craft Project: Tin Decoupaged with Old...I recently discovered some old family photos in my mother's cupboard. The photos are more than 50 years old, and all of them are coming from the era when black and white photos were still regarded as fashionable.
Wrapped Yarn Scarf Instructions?I lost instructions on how to make a scarf out of yarn. You would wrap the yarn around cardboard over and over, then use bell beads and wire to wrap around the ends. You then put clasps to the bell beads using eye pins.
Paint Color and Accessory Advise for a Blue and...I would like suggestions on how to decorate a bathroom. We are buying an older house with a master bath with a blue and white swirl synthetic marble shower, sunken tub, and vanity top. There is no window in the bathroom. We will eventually change all of that out.
Reviews of Sewing Related Trade Shows and...I arrived at your site whilst looking for sewing activities and the like, information and activities from women who sew from/at home. I wish to introduce an easy pattern making concept (for clothing) that I have developed into the USA next year (2012).
Callistemon (Bottle Brush) Flowering Early?I am making a brand new garden. Kind friends have donated plants and shrubs from their own labours. One friend has given me a callistemon which is about 18 inches high and similar in girth. I planted it in early October and it looks extremely healthy, but it is coming into flower now.
Cleaning Granite Countertops?How to best clean a black granite countertop?