February 17, 2015

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Glitter

Making Homemade GlitterThis is a page about making homemade glitter. A simple glitter can be made at home for paper and craft project.

 

Whole Wheat Pancakes

Whole Wheat Pancake RecipesAdding the fiber of whole wheat flour to your hotcakes can improve their nutrition, and get the family off to a good start. This page contains whole wheat pancake recipes.

 

Winter Soup

Winter Soup RecipesWhen the weather is cold a nutritious, hearty soup can warm you up. This page contains winter soup recipes.

 

Lampshade

Repairing a Lampshade?This is a page about repairing a lampshade. When a lamp shade starts showing signs of wear, there are ways to give it an extended life.

 

Latke for Hanukkah

Hanukkah RecipesThis page contains Hanukkah recipes. This Jewish holiday has delicious, traditional foods that can be served at a Hanukkah supper.

 

Durable Shopping Cart

Looking for Durable Shopping Cart?This is a page about looking for durable shopping cart. When you need a hand cart to bring your groceries home or need carts for your business, you want them to be sturdy.

 

Acacia Spice

Buying Acacia Spice?This is a page about buying acacia spice. Finding the fresh spices that you like to use can sometimes be a challenge.

 

Articles

A plate of cheddar biscuits.

Red Lobster Cheddar Bay Biscuits (Copycat)Ever had the biscuits at Red Lobster? Well now you can save about a million bucks and make them yourself at home! :) These are really good.

 

Keep Restaurant Menus for Meal Ideas

Keep Restaurant Menus for Meal IdeasMy adult children are vegetarians and I am not. When I go to a restaurant with them, I will keep the paper menu. It reminds me of the ingredients in their favorite dishes for when they visit me and I want to make something vegan for them.

 

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Put Clean Sheets Back on BedI try not to ever fold sheets by washing and drying them and then putting them right back on the bed. Note, that this caused a problem in my first marriage because my husband thought I never changed the sheets.

 

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Bucket of HeartsThis is the perfect way to use up scraps of fabric. Fill up a container with these puffy hearts or tuck one away for your loved one to find.

 

finished quilt

Harry Potter Paper Pieced QuiltBack in 2011 I began a longer than intended project of making my grandson a Harry Potter paper pieced quilt. It was finally finished last year, and to his credit he still loved it despite the wait. I have posted a few blocks along the way.

 

Doing Simple Repairs Yourself

Do Simple Repairs YourselfOver the years, I have challenged myself to be pretty self sufficient. I started growing gardens, baking my own breads, sewing my own curtains and clothes and even cutting my family's hair!

 

Red Blender on a kitchen counter.

Cleaning and Storing Small AppliancesRemove the crock from the cooker. If anything is stuck on the crock, do not use harsh cleansers or heavy duty scrubbers. Instead, fill with very hot water and allow to soak.

 

Kira wearing a hat lying down.

Kira (English Bulldog)I rescued Kira last year from an abusive home. She was kept in a kennel 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and was not fed adequately because her owners didn't want to clean her mess.

 

Glam up Gray Hair

Glam up Gray HairI like my gray hair but I did want to glam it up, so I got creative. I low lighted my hair myself, inexpensively! Of course I have shorter hair which simplifies the process but I get quite a few compliments and I really like the look.

 

Questions

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Value of Collectible Memories Porcelain Dolls?What is the value of a Collectible Memories genuine porcelain doll, limited collector's edition 29 inches tall. She has a handcrafted face, arms, and legs of fine bisque porcelain.

 

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Older Cat Exerting Dominance Over New Kitten?We have two cats that are now 6 years old. We introduced a new kitten to the household 2 months ago at the age of 12 weeks. It took a fair while for the older cats to accept the kitten, but now they seemed to have done.

 

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Repairing Bleach Stains on Clothes?Is a solution detector used to get bleach stains out of clothes?

 

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What Breed Is My Dog?I found a puppy who is approximately 4 weeks old, he is very fluffy and does not shed. I personally think he looks like a Pit Bull, but his hair is different. Does anyone know what could it be?

 

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Decorating a Room With Blue Carpet?I have a navy blue carpet in my living room. I want to decorate my living room, but what colors should I pick to go with it?

 

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Decorating a Family Room?I just bought a red leather couch for my family room and have a dark tan recliner. The wall to wall carpet is neutral. What color TV stand would work, black, grey, or brown? What other color(s) can I bring in? The walls are blue.

 

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Washing Cat with Dawn Ultra?I have Dawn Ultra. It is not the normal Dawn so I'm worried if what they added to the Ultra Dawn is unsafe for cats.

 

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Using Salt and Butter When Cooking?What is the difference between and also the difference when using in a recipe, between kosher salt, sea salt, regular "house" salt, and there is another kind referred to I just can't recall. Also what is the difference in using regular butter and unsalted butter in a recipe.

 

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Replacement Gasket for Jar?I purchased an extra large Meloni jar minus the seal for air tightness. Any idea where this can be purchased?

 

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Name Ideas for Children's Party Planning Business?I am open to any ideas you may get when thinking of a children's party planner name involving shabby tea for young girls and vintage carnival for boys.

 

golden brown and white puppy lying down

What Breed Is My Dog?I picked up this puppy from road. She was in the worst shape. I took her to the vet and they told me that she is 4-5 months old.She is playful and keeps on following me since she got her trust in place. She is a quick learner as well.

 

cream and tan puppy

What Breed Is My Dog?We rescued this puppy; she is about 6 weeks old. She was taken from her mom at 3 weeks old and not well cared for. Supposedly mom was an Australian Shepherd Border Collie mix and dad was a Siberian Husky. She's only about 3 pounds. I am taking her to the vet this week, but just not sure on breed.

 

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Removing Body Odor from Laundry?Some people do not change clothes and linens very often. Body oils and what not get into the fibers. Shampoo in the washer seems to work, but only if washed again all the time. Sheets, long sleeve shirts, and pillowcases stored awhile in rotation seem to retain the odor.

 

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Looking for Pattern from Crochet World Magazine?I am looking for the Crochet World Magazine, December 2011. There is a Santa pillow pattern by Debra Arch. I can't afford to buy the magazine, but would like the pattern so much.

 

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Ford F-150 Heater Not Blowing Hot Air?I have a 2009 Ford F-150. My heater does not blow hot air when the heater is on. The blower is working fine. Air comes out both sides. The driver side is just a little warmer than the passenger side.

 

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Using a Hot Glue Gun?When you're finished using your hot glue gun and there is still glue in the glue stick, what do I do once the gun has cooled down? How do I take this glue stick out and can it be used again if there is some glue left? Does it need throwing away?

 

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Recipe for Low Salt Low Sugar Tomato Sauce?Is there a recipe, or can you make tomato sauce with not as much salt and sugar? After having a stent put in, it is not recommended to have to much sugar and salt.

 

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Hardware for Hanging Roman Shades?My wife and I are making our own Roman shades, we have everything except the hanging hardware for them. I was on the site and saw the hanger I was looking for, but I cannot find the hanger anywhere or even the name of the hanger.

 

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What Breed Is My Dog?His name is Buddy. He is 5 months old and we were told when we picked him up from a breeder he was a full Pomeranian. We have always thought he seems a little long and tall for a Pom and even his snout seems a little long too.

 

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Applying for a Longshoreman Job?Where do I apply for a longshoreman job?

 

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Value of 1984 Funk and Wagnalls New Encyclopedia?How much is the 1984 Funk and Wagnalls New Encyclopedia collection 1-30 worth?

 

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