December 29, 2014

Lemon Cream CakeA light and fluffy lemon cake. It is supposed to taste similar to a cake Olive Garden used to have, but I never tried their cake and have nothing to compare it to.

 

Alfredo Spinach LasagnaA delicious new version of this classic comfort food.

 

Baked Chicken ChimichangasI adapted this recipe from an old Cooking Light recipe. I love it but made a few changes. It's my go-to recipe. It's a great recipe for using up left over chicken. My whole family will eat it, too!

 

Homemade CalzonesAn easy and hearty calzone recipe that could be adapted for many other ingredients.

 

Removing Wax or Crayon from ClothesHeat an iron. Damp a face cloth. Put the face cloth on the item of clothing with the crayon or wax to be removed. Place the hot iron on the damp face cloth and move around for 30 seconds until wax or crayon is removed.

 

Crossed Swords CowlI chose this name because of the unique crossover double crochet pattern. It is very textured and interesting to look at. You will look like a pro, yet you will only need basic double and single crochet knowledge.

 

Homemade Play DoughMy kids love this play dough. I have made just about every kind you can imagine, but we always go back to this one. The texture is amazing. It's very soft and silky. It's perfect for little hands.

 

Slogan Ideas for a Preschool?The preschool is called "Sunny Days". I want a catchy slogan. Any ideas?

 

Eligibility for Military Survivor Benefits?If a person wasn't married to the deceased, but he had two children how will benefits be distributed? Will they go to the children or to the mother of the children? Will she receive these benefits or will it go in a trust fund for the children until they get older?

 

11th Birthday Party Ideas?It's my daughter's birthday; she will be 11 on 31st of January. I want some ideas, but not that expensive. She is a tomboy.

 

Growing a Prayer Plant?I bought a prayer plant because it reminded me of my mother. Well, I guess I don't have a green thumb when it comes to these plants, the leaves are turning brown and falling off. Could I get some advice on how to take care of it.

 

What Breed Is My Dog?My dog's name is Coffey, he is 2 years old and weighs about 50-55 lbs. He has a white body, brown face, curled tail, and slightly flopped ears. They had him listed under a Border Collie/Lab, but I don't agree so much.

 

Dog Won't Eat?My dog hasn't eaten for two days. She's really skinny with ribs showing. I tried feeding her dog food and human food, but she does not want to eat. She only drank a little water and I can't afford a vet.

 

Making Hard Wood Stove Pellets?I bought a small pellet machine and I am having trouble getting good hard wood pellets. Soft wood pellets and also newspaper pellets come out fine. Can anybody tell me how to get good hard wood pellets please?

 

17th Birthday Party Ideas?My birthday is Jan 1st and its coming up soon. I have no clue what to do. I don't want to go skating cuz I've done that for most my past birthdays. I want to do something not expensive, but something that my friends and boyfriend will have fun with.

 

Front Load Washer Will Not Drain?My LG front load washer goes through its wash cycle, but stops at 18 and will not drain.

 

Introducing a Kitten to Resident Cat?I've been a cat lover since forever. I went to a lovely breeder for a Somali cat, she is 6 months old. All was going very well with her until I bought an 11 week old male kitten because I didn't want my Somali to be on her own for 10 hours a day. Unfortunately I've made 2 mistakes which I realise now.

 

Repairing a Lampshade?The exterior is in perfect condition. The interior plastic sheeting is broken. I am unable to find plastic sheeting to repair it. How can this be saved?

 

Planting Lavender?When is the best time to start planting lavender in south Texas?

 

What Breed is My Dog?My 13 week old puppy is lush, but confused of his breed. We know mummy is a Collie and Labrador.

 

Low Cost Vet in Riverside California?I need a low cost vet. My dog needs X-rays, but I can't afford much. I love my dog and don't want to cheap out, but I just can't afford hundred dollar X-rays plus additional expenses for whatever might be wrong

 

Dog Wets Her Bed?My dog wets herself all the time day or night asleep or awake. She is always drinking water. It's driving me mad. I'm changing her bed 2 to 3 times a day. She's 4 years old.

 

Electric Smoke Alarm Chirping?Why won't my electric smoke alarm stop chirping?

 

Help With 14th Birthday Ideas?My best friend is having a 14th birthday and needs ideas. She has a small one story house, so there isn't a lot of room.

 

Removing Red Wax from Clothing?How do you get red wax out of a cotton blouse?

 

Living Room Paneling Paint Color Advice?Our house is over 200 years old. At some point, someone put wood paneling in the living room. I'm going to paint it, but I can't decide what color. The wood floors are a honey oak shade, the furniture is beige, the ceiling and trim are off white (which will stay the same), and I have lots off red accents.

 

What Breed Is My Dog?He's around 1 year old and a very calm dog. My girlfriend and I cannot figure out what he is.

 

Donating Fabrics to a Charity?We closed a fabric store about 10 years ago and stored the rest of the fabrics and notions in a 10x10 storage. We would like to donate them. Do you know anyone can use them? They have to pick up and load the fabrics and notions themself. The storage is in Orange, CA.

 

Remedies for Child's Tangled Hair?Please need help. I have a 5year old mixed race daughter (she has more of African hair). Her hair is stressing me out and don't know what to do. I am thinking of using texturiser, but really don't want to because of the chemicals.

 

Selling Beaded Jewelry?Where can I sell my beaded jewelry?

 

Value of 1944 World Book Encyclopedia?What is the value of the World Book encyclopedia set?

 

Dogs Not Eating After Being Sick?I have a 5 year old Labrador and a rescue dog believed to be 9 (who we have had for a year now). Two days ago the Labrador was sick three times during the day and night, the day after he wasn't sick and he ate some food in the morning, but in the evening he refused to eat which was very unusual for him.

 

Used Wrong Paint in Bathroom?I used a paint made for timber and metal in my bathroom by mistake. What can I do to get rid of the strong paint smell?

 

Value of 1902 Edition of Encyclopedia Britannica?I have a set of the first Americanized Encyclopedia Britannica.

 

Bedroom Wall Paint Color Advice?My bedroom furniture is brown. I have a four poster bed with a white comforter and white and silver pillows. The decor is a mixture of silver and white. The curtains are silverish. What color would look great on the walls? I want a color to brighten it up.

 

Replacement Gaskets for Glass Storage Jars?I can't figure out how to measure for the replacements. The inner opening of the jar not the lid is 3 1/4" diameter approximately. The replacements I see say they are 2 3/4" inner diameter.

 

Removing Ink from Paper?How do I remove ball point pen ink from paper without damaging the paper?