July 30, 2012

Forcing Rosebuds to Open?This page is about forcing rosebuds to open. Sometimes you want your cut roses to be fully in flower.

 

Peach Dumpling RecipesA delicious way to use up ripe peaches. This page contains peach dumpling recipes.

 

Storing Sewing NeedlesThis page is about storing sewing machine needles. Having your needles readily available makes all sewing machine projects easier.

 

Watering Hanging PlantsThis page is about watering hanging plants. Maintaining proper moisture in your hanging pots and baskets can be accomplished in a number of ways.

 

Caring for ParakeetsThis page is about caring for parakeets. Knowing the best ways to keep your birds comfortable makes for a rewarding experience and a healthy pet.

 

Chocolate Sauce RecipesMany desserts are enhanced by the addition of a rich chocolate sauce. This page contains chocolate sauce recipes.

 

Making Sparkleball DecorationsSparkle balls are lighted holiday decorations you can make quickly and economically at home. This page contains information for making sparkleball decorations.

 

Ten Can Soup RecipesThis page contains ten can soup recipes. Your canned food pantry may contain ingredients to make a delicious soup.

 

Grilled Turkey RecipesTurkey makes a wonderful meat for the grill. This page contains grilled turkey recipes.

 

Jalapeno DressingWonderful "spin" on traditional holiday dressing. Sure to be a hit year after year.

 

Pumpkin Walnut LoavesJust the right texture for a pumpkin loaf, the walnuts add a nice compliment to the pumpkin. Enjoy with a cup of tea! And you will be glad this recipe makes two loaves.

 

Dad's Beef RollsMy father was the weekend cook when I was growing up. He used to make a variation of this recipe, using veal. He called them Veal Birds, I think the name comes from tying up the rolls a bit like trussing up a stuffed turkey.

 

Regal Chocolate SauceThis is an old recipe for chocolate sauce to serve over scoops of ice cream, plain cake, or even a hot buttered biscuit. It's good!

 

Window Seat for CatsOur furbabies love to be in the computer room with us during the day and look out the window. However, with five furbabies, seats at the window used to be a premium.

 

Using Pillow Shams to Recover Throw PillowsI had two pillows that were used a lot! I had washed them several times and finally the covering just almost disintegrated. The inside pillow was still good so I decided to recover them (since new pillows are $15.00 and up when you buy them).

 

Ocean Eagle (Long Beach)This was taken at Long Beach. It was so awesome to see one so close!

 

Conserving Water During A DroughtRight now my state is under a burn ban, and water restrictions are in place in most communities. Although we are in the rural area, and not under such a strict watering restriction like those in town are, we are feeling the effects of the drought.

 

Outlaw Moss (Pomeranian)Outlaw Moss is a 2 year old Pomeranian. I got him from a puppy mill on Mothers Day in 2011 in Paris, Texas. They where going to put him down because of a eye infection.

 

Lulu (Maltese)Lulu is a 9 year old Maltese. We all missed our Snowball who passed away and knew we needed another furry family member to fill our heart. So 9 years ago my family and I saw Lulu and it was love at first sight. She has been a true joy and the love of my life ever since.

 

Use Car Shades In Sunny WindowsI like looking outside my kitchen door/window, but I don't like the sun adding to the heat of my room in the summer. I found rear car shades that have suction cups on them. These are an inexpensive way to keep out the sun and still be able to see outside.

 

Upcycle Sneakers as Garden PlantersI couldn't bear to toss my favorite gardening sneaks. So I used them for planters instead. I nailed them to a fence post and planted some orphaned pole beans in them. Even if I get no beans from the plants, it will be an interesting look.

 

Peanut and MittensPeanut and Mittens are 9 and 6 years old. Mittens is an indoor cat. Peanut likes to go for walks and chase tennis balls. They are very loveable and like to cuddle with each other and with us

 

Paintable Wallpaper: Architectural Inspirations #50098L?I need two rolls of this heavy linen/burlap-like paper. Can anyone help me?

 

Getting Rid of Chipmunks?Do chipmunks come back to where they were trapped even if you take them 4 miles away to release them?

 

What Breed is My Dog?I adopted my two year old Chihuahua mix from the pound a year ago. They only told me that she is a Chihuahua Terrier mix, but I don't know what breed of terrier. She just turned two years old and is 11 pounds. Do you know?

 

Removing Soap Scum on Shower Tiles?How can I get rid of soap scum on shower tiles. I have tried lots of things. Suggestions?