January 11, 2012

Building a GreenhouseThis is a page about building a greenhouse. Having a greenhouse is a major advantage for any gardener. You can keep plants that would normally not winter well in your area and can grow a much wider variety of flowers.

 

Funny Baby VideosThis page contains funny baby videos from around the web. Feel free to rate the video that you like the best.

 

Crafts Made from Recycled BedspreadsThis is a page about crafts made from recycled bedspreads. Whether you are making a rug, handbag, or holiday decoration, a bedspread can be the perfect material for your craft.

 

Building a Birdcage?This is a page about building a birdcage. Building a birdcage for your feathered friends can be a gratifying experience. This is a page about building a birdcage.

 

Growing MushroomsGrowing your own mushrooms can provide a continual supply of these tasty fungi. You can choose from a number of varieties such as: portobello, shiitake or oyster mushrooms, to name a few.

 

Making Crochet Nylon Net ScrubbiesCrochet nylon net scrubbies are quick, easy, and fun to make. They are useful in the kitchen for the crafter and make great gifts and craft sale items. This is a page about making crochet nylon net scrubbies.

 

Making Skeleton CupcakesThis page contains recipes for Making Skeleton Cupcakes. What better way to liven up a festive frightful Halloween event than with delicious do it yourself skeleton cupcakes?

 

Dutch Apple CakeThis is a different take on the apple cake.

 

Baked Hot DogsThis is a great, kid-friendly recipe!

 

Darby's DelightI don't know where this recipe gets it's name from, but it is truly a delight! The fruit in this is outstanding!

 

Grandma's Stovetop MeatloafIt's all done in one pot and is so good. You can serve it over a piece of bread or not.

 

Split Pea SoupLove the ham in this hearty soup! Great for cold weather evenings!

 

Applesauce BrowniesThese are very easy to make and very unique. The applesauce helps make them extra moist. Very good brownies!

 

Ginger SyrupThis is really nice to have on hand for a variety of uses. Add a tablespoon or two to chilled seltzer water, or add it to your iced or sweet tea. Mix it into hot water for ginger tea.

 

Pudding CakeThis has become one of my favorites! I had this the first time when I was young and my sister in-law made it and brought to a family get together. Very good!

 

Cream Puff DessertA family favorite!

 

Easy MeatloafThey don't come much easier or tastier than this meatloaf recipe!

 

Layered DessertThis is great because you can use any flavor pudding you want, so you can switch up each time you make it for a different taste every time! Very good!

 

Magdelina (Torty)Magdelina is an 8 year old Torty. Let's play a game of Spot The Cat. :) This is our cat "Maggie" sleeping on a blanket. Can you see her?

 

Charlie Bit My FingerViral video of Charlie, the baby, and his older brother. This video has been viewed over 400,000,000 times, making it one of the most popular viral videos to date.

 

Packing Tips for MovingCall around for prices on boxes and special wrap for dishes. If you use newspaper on your kitchen dishes you will have no choice but to wash them before they are put away.

 

Nukka (Dog)Nukka, the dog, loves the sandbox. The problem is, she doesn't know it's for kids to play in. She wasn't being a good sister this day!

 

Be Consistent With the New Puppy's RulesThe time to start training your new puppy is on the day it joins your family. Don't expect perfection. Puppies have accidents. They forget the rules at times and sometimes, their curiosity causes trouble for them in areas where rules haven't been established.

 

Smiley Face Door Knob CoverHere is a cute little crochet Smiley to slip over your doorknob. Add a bit of sunshine to your day. It's fast and easy to make. You can also slip it on in a get well card to a friend.

 

Start Grooming Puppies EarlyYou can make life easier for you and your new puppy if you start early with basic care giving and grooming. When you first get your puppy, begin slowly introducing it to the various grooming procedures it can expect to experience regularly throughout its life. You could start by softly brushing its hair as it sleeps in your lap.

 

Three Generations of MosesFor Christmas this year, my husband of almost 31 years, (Moses Sr.) my son, age 28, (Moses Jr.) and my grandson age 19 months (Moses the III) were all in the same place at the same time, and I was lucky enough to get a few pictures of them.

 

Previously House Trained Dog Peeing and Pooping Inside?I have a 2 year old Italian Greyhound/Pug mix (pugit) His name is Charlie. Charlie is a rescue dog. He was received by a family that could not handle him and then passed to us. (myself and two kids)

 

Substituting All Purpose Flour for Bread Flour?I received a bread machine and all the recipes call for bread flour. Can you substitute all purpose flour for bread flour? I was about to try it out until I found out I didn't have the right flour.

 

Using Bisquick After Expiration Date?I have out of date Bisquick. Is there anything I can do with it besides throwing it away?

 

12th Birthday Party Game Ideas?My daughter, who is 12 years old, is choosing to have only 3 friends stay for her birthday party sleepover. She and her three friends are major girly girls. She has gotten a few game ideas, but is wanting a few more.

 

Advice for Weaning a 15 Month Old?I am extremely stressed out about weaning my son because he is 15 months old. He is my first child and I was practically peer pressured into breastfeeding by my husband's dad and my husband and a few others in the family. However, I wanted what was best for my son. So I did just that.

 

Rubbing Alcohol Left Stain on Bathroom Faucet?My daughter spilled rubbing alcohol on our new bathroom faucet. It left a milky looking stain. Any way to remove this?

 

Enchilada Sauce Recipe?Does anyone have a great enchilada gravy they would like to share? Thank you in advance.

 

Name Ideas for an Interior Design Business?I want a name that starts with a "P" for my interior design company. The current company name is 4interiors Designer Studio.

 

Removing Candle Smoke from Walls?Is there an easy to clean candle smoke from walls and ceilings?

 

Removing Permanent Marker from a Whiteboard?How can I remove permanent black marker from a whiteboard?

 

Dog Needy Around Strangers?How do I best get my dog to like others that come to visit us? He is very overprotective of us and will not settle down until they leave. This is beginning to cause us stress and to think way too much before we have company over.

 

Problems With Gears on 2007 Poulan P1638 Riding Mower?We have been having trouble with the gears on this unit and have been told this is a common fault and not worth repairing; is this correct?

 

Bent and Dent Grocers in West Virginia?I am interested in purchasing discounted groceries in the southeastern region of West Virginia. I will be grateful for any leads. Thank you.

 

Reducing Lint on Black Pants?I have a pair of black jeans that get linty 10 minutes after having them on. How can I prevent this?

 

Cooking With Frozen Cabbage?I want to use cabbage with corned beef, but the cabbage froze on my deck. I forgot to bring it in after shopping. Can I still use it it's still whole?

 

Unique Planter Ideas?I have a business with a sunny front and a low window. I want to plant flowers outside below the window. It is about 8 feet in length and 2 feet high. I need some unusual ideas for planters. Preferably some things that are long.

 

My Dog Won't Eat?I have a 6 month old Rott/Huskey mix. All she gets is dry food, never human or canned food. Occasionally she gets a raw diet. I have tried foods from Blue Buffalo down to Eukanuba and she eats it for three weeks, then she will just sniff at it then walk away.

 

Sugar Cookie Recipe?I am looking for a good sugar cookie recipe. I just need to make them into circles to bake them. Then I have small chocolate chips to make eyes and a mouth, put a candy corn on for nose and you have snowman face!

 

Value of 1954 Encyclopedia Britannica Junior?I have a set of encyclopedias. It is a 15 volume set of Britannica Junior A-Z, 1954, with Ready Reference. Are these worth anything? They have not been used since 1967.

 

Treating Dry Sores on My Dog?What can I do for my male dog (Papillon) who has a problem when his little private part. It keeps getting dry with little sores on it. The vet said put Vaseline on it. Should I go to the pet store and buy salve for it?

 

Choosing a Wedding Theme?I want a Victorian wedding but he wants a modern wedding. How can we compromise?

 

Removing the Lettering on Sweat Pants?How do I take lettering off a pair of sweat pants? The lettering is white and it looks like it's glue. I tried taking it of by scratching it with a safety pin, but it doesn't work?

 

Feeding a Puppy?I have a 7 week old Bichon Frise; how many times a day is it best to feed her?

 

Tomato Cage Santa?I am looking for a pattern to make a tomato cage Santa Claus. Does anyone know of a web site or have the pattern?

 

Painting Walls and Trim?Should I paint the wall first and then the skirting boards?

 

Kitchen Paint Color Advice?I have a long and narrow kitchen with just one window so it doesn't get much light. I need suggestions for a new paint color for my walls. I do not wish to change the maple color of the cabinets, I just want to add some color and light to the room.

 

Keeping Cauliflower Fresh Longer?When I buy fresh cauliflower, it seems to discolor fairly quickly (appears to spoil more quickly than say broccoli). If cauliflower is used in a salad with a dressing that coats it, would it "last" longer? How long would it be "good" if refrigerated?

 

Stain Removers Similar to Amway SA8?Has anyone used or know of a laundry stain remover product similar to Amway SA8? I am looking for one that would work as well but be less expensive. The SA8 is really good, but too expensive for use on a regular basis. Thanks for any suggestions.