April 3, 2012

Cleaning Nicotine (Cigarette Smoke) Off...A home occupied by smokers will collect nicotine residue on the walls and other surfaces. This is a page about cleaning nicotine (cigarette smoke) off walls.

 

Recipes for Lamb ChopsThis page contains recipes for lamb chops. If you have shied away from trying lamb, you are missing a delicious alternative to beef and other red meats.

 

Oatmeal Cookie RecipesThis page contains oatmeal cookie recipes. Warm delicious oatmeal cookies are a family favorite.

 

Cinnamon Roll RecipesThe scent of cinnamon wafting from the oven is only exceeded by the taste of freshly baked cinnamon rolls. This page contains cinnamon roll recipes.

 

Decorating on a BudgetThis is a page about decorating on a budget. You don't have to spend a lot to decorate your home or apartment.

 

Vacation Scrapbooking Tips and TricksThis is a page containing vacation scrapbooking tips and tricks. What better way to preserve the memories of your vacation than creating a scrapbook.

 

Recipes Using Blood OrangesThis page contains recipes using blood oranges. These slightly sweeter, less acidic oranges with their distinctive color can be used in a variety of recipes.

 

Party Punch RecipesThis page contains party punch recipes. Planning a party, don't forget the punch.

 

Household Uses For Baking SodaThis is a page about the household uses for baking soda. There have been books written about the numerous household uses for baking soda.

 

Recipes Using Garbanzo BeansIn addition to hummus, garbanzo beans are delicious in lots of recipes, including soups and stews. This page contains recipes using garbanzo beans.

 

Decorating With BranchesThis is a page about decorating with branches. Tree branches, with their unique shapes and textures, make a good starting point for creative decorating using things from nature.

 

Buying A Sewing MachineThis is a page about buying a sewing machine. When buying a sewing machine you will want to consider a number of factors in order to purchase the right one for your needs.

 

Using SaltThis is a page about using salt. Salt is not just for seasoning or preserving food, it can be used around the house too.

 

Fudge Cookie RecipesThis page contains fudge cookie recipes. The flavor of fudge melded with a cookie, create a heavenly treat, with lots of variations.

 

Herbed Lamb ChopsLamb is often available around Easter and springtime. If the weather had been nicer, we probably would have grilled them outside instead of on the grill pan. This would make an elegant Easter dinner or for a special occasion.

 

Nutty Cinnamon RollsI made this cinnamon roll recipe for the first time on Christmas morning. Cinnamon Rolls are a family tradition. My boys have requested this version often ever since. This is a good one to have them help with.

 

Simple Salad with Buffalo Garbanzo BeansFor those like me who love buffalo flavored anything but not its usual powerful flavor punch in a salad this one is for you.

 

Blood Orange and TequilaI thought blood oranges and tequila would go well together so I made this drink. It turned out pretty well, hope you enjoy.

 

Vi's Oatmeal Plus CookiesCream sugars, butter and coconut oil. Add eggs and vanilla, mix well. Combine flour, salt, cinnamon and soda. Mix well and add oats, raisins, nuts and chocolate chips, mixing well.

 

Fishing (Murphysboro, IL)This was my granddaughter, Natalie's, first time fishing and her daddy captured this shot. So cute! Natalie is almost 3 years old.

 

Iron To Remove Nail Polish Remover StainRegarding nail polish remover spilled on real wood table. Yes! The hot iron with white washcloth worked WONDERS! I was stunned!

 

Product Review: Brother "Project Runway" Sewing MachineI just recently bought a Brother Project Runway sewing machine. It is computerized, has 80 stitches, automatic needle threader and many other features. It is much heavier than other table top machines I have had.

 

Ideas for DecoupageI've decoupaged a lot of things over the years: blank premade cardboard boxes of different shapes, stools, shelves, trays, plastic eggs, a clear glass plate, and trivet.

 

Decorating Eggs without DyeYou can use stickers, pictures, dots, flowers, letters, paper, wrapping paper, old sheet music, pictures from magazines, fabric scraps. Other ideas are glitter glue or glitter and glue, mini buttons, sequins, craft embellishments (plastic and other kinds for crafts), rhinestone embelishments (the flat bottomed kind for crafts), ribbon, string, embroidery thread, yarn, felt, markers, colored pencils, crayons, lace, mini bows or flowers, dried peas or beans; or anything else you can think of!

 

Heirloom ShadowboxesHere's a way to get your family mementos out of old shoe boxes in the attic or jewelry boxes in your dresser drawers and into display boxes where they can be enjoyed every day.

 

Spirit in the Ocean (Kee Beach, Kauai, Hawaii)My daughter was running by and my camera has 2 images of her in the same picture, pretty cool! This was taken during sunset at Kee Beach on the north shore, best place in the world to see a sunset!

 

Pavlova (Cat)Pavlova is 5 years old. I got her from the Humane Society and she loves to eat.

 

Old Barn (Mason County, WV)Old barn in the spring time.

 

Flower Girl Hiding Behind Tree (Merville, BC)This is my daughter who was the flower girl at my friend's wedding. She was hiding behind a tree. I love how her hair glows with the sun coming through.

 

Baby Squirrel Returns (Madison, AL)I get a really nice selection of birds to watch. This year I have a baby squirrel that has returned and practically stalks me. He sits on my deck and actually stares at me through my window.

 

Selling a Vintage Set of Encyclopedias?I have a 1962, The Book of Knowledge, children's encyclopedia set. It is a 20 volume set in very good condition, cream and burgundy in color. I am willing to sell it, but how do I find a buyer?

 

Black Textured Refrigerator?I have a black textured fridge. What can I use to keep it from streaking? It shows every mark.

 

Puppy Biting All the Time?I just got an adorable Pit Lab mix! I got him two days ago and he bites and it hurts. Whenever he is in play mode he bites anything, carpet, shoe laces, clothes, and if he can, your face.

 

Gestation Period for Dogs?My dog is a tea cup Chihuahua and she is pregnant by a toy Poodle. She is medium fat and she has a little of milk coming out from the nipples. How many more days for the puppies to be delivered? Its her first time; how many will she have?

 

What Breed is My Dog?I am trying to find out what breed of terrier my dog is. Any thoughts?

 

Preschool Name Ideas?I require a name for launching a pre-school chain with Gurukul name. I already am running a pre-school with name Gurukul. It is going in a big way, in franchising, hence a new brand name. Any ideas for a new name?

 

Cleaning Smoke Stains Off Walls?I am cleaning walls that have been smoke covered. I left a pan on the stovetop and smoked out the house. I would like to know what to use to clean smoke off?

 

Gnat Traps?Do you have something to catch gnats? I need some ideas for making a trap.

 

Wrestling Themed Homemade Easter Basket?My son is 10 yrs old. He loves WWE wrestling more than anything. I need creative ideas on how to make him a wrestling Easter basket. Last year he didn't have a good Easter at all. I have a disabled daughter and I'm a single mother.

 

Finding the Value of Cole Bowman Artwork?I am trying to find information on paintings by Cole Bowman, a Canadian artist. I can't find any information on the value of his work. I have two pieces which I'm interested in selling.Ottawa ValleyMagnetewan River

 

Name Ideas for a Nanny Agency?I am a nanny living and working in Italy and am going to start a little agency. I am looking at interviewing and recruiting other nannies to come out here and work, but I am trying to think of a lovely, kid friendly, professional, and unique name for it that will draw people in! Any ideas? lol!

 

Adding Scented Oil to Homemade Liquid Laundry Soap?I made the homemade laundry detergent last week and was wanting to add the scented oil to have it smell good. I am not sure which scented oil to add and am worried it may get oil on my clothes.