March 23, 2015

Creamy Vanilla Pancake SyrupI promised my family pancakes, set out all the ingredients and realized that we had no syrup! After panicking, briefly, I decided to try and make a version of syrup with what I had in the pantry.

 

Braised Pork in Soy Garlic SauceThis dish is delicious with rice. Here in Vietnam we like to eat it with the fat and skin but if you prefer your meat with out those bits, choose your cut of meat accordingly. This dish is loved by both my son and grandson!

 

Being Healthy is FrugalWith health care being the most expensive cost in all of our lifetime, maintaining and improving our health is the most frugal way to live. It just makes sense to stay healthy, reduce stress and will improve the overall quality of your life well into your senior years.

 

"April Showers Bring May Flowers"...Keeping with the April Showers theme and Spring, I used a new rain boot to make a display. A child's boot could also be used, maybe one that was headed for the trash due to a leak.

 

13th Birthday Party Ideas?My daughter is having her birthday party, and we can't have it at our house and we can't find anywhere we could have it that isn't so expensive. She wants something different. She is inviting 25 girls. Please help. Her birthday is in 10 days, but the party will be in 25.

 

Removing Stickers from a Wood Door?There are 9 stickers on my wooden bedroom door. There are big ones and small ones. I'm not allowed to use mayonnaise. How else do I remove them?

 

Bathroom Sink Backsup into TubWhen the sink in the bathroom drains, the bathtub fills up with mucky black water. Then it slowly drains out of the bath tub.

 

Value of Everyman's Encyclopaedias?Can you let me know the worth or should I say the value of a complete set of Everyman's paperback encyclopaedias? They are in very good condition and it looks like the publisher was Fabbri and Partners ltd. I would be very grateful if you could let me know if they are worth selling or not.

 

Small Appliance Use Affects TV Reception?We have a roof top antenna and a converter box for our TV. When I run the blow dryer, in the bathroom, the air popper for popcorn, vacuum, or my blender some channels go out. When I run non noise making appliances, toaster, griddle, skillet, etc. nothing happens.

 

What Breed Is My Dog?Is my puppy a Boxer mix? We got this puppy a few days ago. The shelter had her listed as a Boxer mix. Our veterinarian said she looks like a possible Boxer/Pit mix or a Lab/Pit or Lab/Boxer mix. She's got wavy hair on part of her back. Any ideas?

 

Bobbin Thread Not Getting Picked Up?The needle is threaded and whenever I turn the needle the thread in the needle looks like it's getting pulled by the bobbin case, maybe? The thread in the bobbin doesn't get picked up.

 

Lightening Hair Dyed Black?In November 2014 I dyed my hair dark brown/black. Before that I had dirty blonde hair with some highlights. After I dyed it I liked it dark for a while, but now I miss my blonde hair.

 

Avocado Tree Leaves Turning Brown and Falling?I have a 9 year old avocado tree and every year when the tree blooms, all the leaves turn brown and fall off and all the buds dry up, turn brown, and fall off. The branches are always green and as everything browns and falls off there is new growth, leaves and branches and such.

 

Will My Chihuahua's Ears Stand Up?My 12 week old Chihuahua has ears that don't stand up. With my 12yr. one I can't remember, we got her at 6wks. Will they have the little points on the tops of them?

 

Interior Design Firm Name Ideas?I am an interior designer and I would like to start my own business. I need a nice name for my interior design firm.

 

Hibiscus Dropped Leaves After Spraying for AphidsI had lots of aphids on my hibiscus. I sprayed soapy water on it after the sun went down, but since I live in Florida, the next day there was plenty of sun. Within a few days all the leaves and buds fell off. Did I kill it or will my hibiscus come back?

 

Making Chicken Noodle Soup for 60 PeopleHow much chicken and how many pounds of noodles should I buy for making soup for a crowd of around 60 people?

 

What Breed Is My Puppy?This is Sophie; we just recused her. I am wondering what breed she is?

 

What Breed Is My Dog?My puppy is about 6 weeks old, 7.5 to 8 pounds, and very quiet. It was rescued from a box.

 

Tracking Lost Packages?I have ordered a few things from different places. Some have made it to me, but for some, the tracking info says they are in Houston, but doesn't give me any more info than that. What can I do to find out where exactly my packages are?

 

What Breed Is My Dog?I have had my dog, Romeo, since he was 8 weeks old, he will be 1 year old next month. The guy that I got him from said that he was a Chihuahua and Boston Terrier mix, but I am not sure. As you can see he has brown, white, and grey fur. His little ears stick up whenever he hears a noise.

 

What Breed Is My Dog?I would like to know what breed my dog is.

 

Keeping Formica Shining?How do I keep it looking very nice?

 

Casual Restaurant in New York?I'd like a nice casual restaurant that one could enjoy dining at with jeans and sneakers or slacks and shoes. I would like nice decor, somewhat of a classy touch, I don't want a dive bar type place. Sit should be someplace that would be appropriate for a date without being grungy or "cheap".

 

Painting Wallpaper Stained With Nicotine?Can wallpaper be covered with paint and not be effected by the underlying nicotine? Is there any undercoat that can be used?

 

Replacement Pads for Swiffer WetJet?Where can I get replacement pads and the liquid for my Swiffer?

 

Imperial Ready Pasted Vinyl DN2281A?I am looking for multiple rolls of Imperial ready pasted vinyl, design number DN2281A.

 

Pet Safe Lawn FertilizerThere are some recipes for homemade fertilizer on this site. Is this fertlizer safe for pets and kids to walk on right after application?

 

Value of Crowne Porcelain Doll?How can I find the value of a Crowne porcelain doll named Lily?