October 30, 2014

Spooky Halloween LunchMy daughter requested that her dad make her a spooky lunch so he happily obliged. While maybe not the healthiest lunch ever made, it was really fun and a perfect treat for Halloween!

 

BooHe was found on a door step in Simi Valley, California. And when his owner wasn't found after 30 days, we took him in. He was a dirty matted mess and right away he adopted DH. After a bath and grooming we didn't recognize him.

 

Halloween Pizza CutoutsMy husband recently made our daughter a spooky lunch. One of the things he did was use Halloween cookie cutters to turn some leftover pizza into fun shapes. They turned out really cute!

 

Scaredy Cats PumpkinsPumpkin decoration of my favorite subjects - cats!

 

Sweet Pea Crochet FlowerThis is quick and fun to make! In about 15 minutes, you will have a multi-layered, darling flower to beautify just about anything. I particularly like them on hats and purses. Have fun.

 

Golfing Jack-O'-LanternMy favorite local diner has a customer that brings in an awesome Jack-o-lantern each year. The diner has a golf theme and so does the pumpkin. I love how detailed it is!

 

Making a Pop Star MicrophoneMy daughter wanted to be a Pop Star for Halloween. She had all of the clothes for it but wanted to have a microphone. So I decided to make one for her.

 

Save on Halloween CandyThis will be the 3rd - 4th year we'll be giving out candy canes, using last year's after Christmas sale candy. The expiration dates on the boxes are late October 2015 - 2017.

 

Nightmare Before Christmas Yarn WreathI love the movie The Nightmare Before Christmas and I wanted to have some Halloween decorations that I could use year after year, this is what I came up with.

 

Getting Rid of Slugs and Snails?There is a slug/snail in my porch. It has been lurking around for a few months, I have tried over and over again to find it, but I can't. Is there anything I can put down to try and get rid of them?

 

Insulating Windows for the Winter?I live in a old rental home. There are 2 windows in the living room where I always have the blinds shut. I was wondering if regular house insulation would be a viable solution. Any handymen see anything wrong with that?

 

Finding Someone to Cut Pine Trees for Lumber?We have 21 acres in Odessa Florida and have quite a few pine trees which can be harvested for lumber or paper. Is there a company which may be interested in taking them free of charge?

 

Curtain Color Advice?I have brown carpet and my couches are the same color, but I'm stuck on what color curtains would be good for my living room. I want to brighten it, but idk what color. Any suggestions?

 

Sides to Go With Chicken Salad?I'm having chicken salad for dinner. What can I serve with it?

 

14 Year Old Dog Started Peeing and Pooping Inside?My dog has been an inside dog his entire life, he has been in a unit for 3 years and has a doggy toilet he has used for about a year without issue.

 

Using Hydrogen Peroxide to Clean Mattress Stains?What volume of hydrogen peroxide should I use?

 

Egg Whites for Angel Food Cake?I made an angel food cake using 12 egg whites from a carton of eggs, whose sell by date may have passed or was almost ready to pass. The eggs had set outside the fridge for about 24 hours ...

 

Buying Dawn in Australia?Where can you buy it and what is the cost per bottle?

 

Why is my Dog Itching?My dog has just recently started itching and biting herself. I have not changed her food or am aware of any other change. Any ideas why she is doing this?

 

Protecting Outdoor Styrofoam Sculpture?What is the best protection for an outdoor sculpture made from acrylic paint decorated Styrofoam? It needs to withstand snow and sun.

 

Rice Heating Pad Fabric Content?I just bought fleece fabric to make rice pack cover, but neglected to check fabric content. Must it be 100% cotton to be used in microwave?

 

Kitchen Paint Color Advice?I have a red brick wall and back splash and black cabinets. I was wondering what color would look best for the walls?

 

How do I get Survivor Benefits?How do I get survivor benefits in Tuscon, Arizona, if my husband passed away in New Mexico?

 

Singer Machine Won't Sew?My Singer 99 makes a light humming sound, but will not sew. The needle goes up and down only when I turn the wheel. Why won't the machine sew?

 

John Deere Riding Mower Won't Restart After Use?I have a SX85 John Deere rider that after it has been run and is hot won't start in neutral. But if it sits a day or so it will start right up. Not sure what the problem is.

 

What Color Vertical Blinds Should I Get?I just purchased a dark grey sofa with beige pillows. Walls are two toned with beige and dark grey. Carpet unfortunately is a camel color.

 

Slogan Ideas for a Playgroup and Nursery?I am opening a new playgroup and nursery business. The name I selected is "Kidz Cafe". Please help me by suggesting a catchy phrase or slogan for it.

 

Babysitting Business Slogans?I need a catchy babysitting slogan with the name Alexis in it.