August 26, 2015

Chocolate Dipped Wafer CookiesThis is a fun way to fancy up store bought cookies. Bring these to your next potluck and they are sure to be a hit.

 

Chocolate Dipped Potato ChipsThese sweet and salty chocolate dipped potato chips are simple to make and are a fun treat to bring to a party.

 

Revamping Thrift Store FigurinesYou can give outdated nicknacks a new life with a simple coat of paint. Check out this video to see how we revived a couple ceramic owls.

 

Southern Pecan PieMy father liked to make pecan pie. This recipe is based on one in an old cookbook that belonged to my father. Watch this video and learn how my daughter and I made it.

 

Macaroni SaladWe recently had 20 relatives over for a barbecue. I came up with the most inexpensive sides I could think of, and this was one of them. I originally found this recipe on All Recipes. I took all the comments that people wrote they would put in it and adapted it into this delicious salad. It makes a lot but we eat it for breakfast, lunch and dinner for a few days. It's that good!

 

S'mores BarsI've been making this recipe for years and years. It's my go-to recipe for gatherings, PTA meetings, etc. I bring it when it's still warm and gooey. It's fun to watch people's eyes roll back when they taste these. They aren't difficult to make. Well worth any effort, though!

 

Chato (Pit Bull)My husband brought him home as my Christmas gift. He has a wonderful temperament and is an all around wonderful dog!

 

Repairing an H2O Steam Mop?The PCB circuit board on my steam mop has gone out. Where can I get a new one or repair the existing one?

 

Golf Team Parade Float Ideas?I'm needing some suggestions for a high school parade float for a golf team. The mascot is Eagles. I have never done this before, I'm a novice and need some tips and ideas.

 

Ninja Birthday Party Ideas?My son is really into ninjas. I can't think of any games that center around that. Any ideas?

 

Sofa Color Advice?My husband and I recently bought a house that needs a lot of work. Our living room has these beautiful red curtains. I would like to keep these. We haven't bought any furniture yet. I was thinking of painting the walls a cream color with a beige carpet, but don't know what color sofa or furniture I should get.

 

Cooking Dry Large Lima Beans?I have a pound bag of large lima beans. We have always used the seasoned canned ones. I would really like to cook my own dry beans. I don't know how to season them. Could someone help me please? They are good over rice, beans and soup that has seasoning. How do you season them?

 

Circuit Breaker Keeps Tripping?The breaker is tripping. I put a new breaker in and disconnected all the light fixtures and it is still tripping. I checked all outlets and switches to see if any are burnt and all look good. Any ideas? Please help.

 

What Breed Is My Dog?Is my puppy a full blooded red nose?

 

Buying the Pad Hooks for H2O Steam Mop?The small black rectangular bits underneath the mop that attach the pad to the machine have all fallen off and so I can't attach the pads any more. Can I get replacements hook pads and from where?

 

Getting Rid of Worms in Dogs?I have 2 dogs and I have bought the Dog Worms 3 gave the first dose and has not killed the worms. I need to know when is it safe to give the second dose. I have tried the diotanausousearth and had no affect. I am desperate . The vets here want full payment I can not pay the 85.00 that they want.

 

Adjusting a Reel Mower?Please give me directions for how to raise and lower the mowing drum on a reel mower.

 

What Kind of Snake Is This?What kind of snake is this? It was found in Telluride, Colorado.

 

Returning to Natural Hair Color After Dyeing?I dyed my hair black and the colour faded. I no longer liked it. I used a colour stripper and it did remove the black, but it turned my hair medium brown with a red tinge. My hair is growing out and it looks stupid. My natural hair is a light mousy brown colour; it is hard to find a dye identical to it.

 

Home Decor Store Name Ideas?I'm planning to open a home finishing/decor store. It will be a store which signifies stylish homes and elegant living. Kindly suggest some good names.

 

Identifying an Old Table?I have this table. I have been looking at side tables, stretcher, library, and sofa. I can't find it or anything about it. Could someone please help with identifying this as it is driving me mad. I have looked at thousands.

 

Living Room Paint Colour Advice?I'm attaching the pics of the furniture I've bought for the living room. I need paint color advice for the walls.

 

Value of Ashton Drake and Knowles Porcelain Dolls?I have some mint condition Ashton Drake and Knowles porcelain dolls. I have a Jimmy doll, Goldilocks, Little Red Riding Hood, Rapunzel, and Snow White dolls. I need to know what they are worth

 

Planning a Dance for Home Schooled Students?I am homeschooled with a big group. We've had several past dances; all failed because of dresscode and decorations. This year we're thinking of a black and white themed dance. Any suggestions to make this actually good?

 

Dog Losing Hair?I have a beautiful baby blue Staffy who is 18 months old. She has been diagnosed with Cushings. We love her dearly and she's costing a fortune. I would like to know if anyone knows anything I can do to stimulate her hair growth, such as creams, shampoos, massaging, tablets, etc.?

 

Removing Ink From Paper?How do I remove ball point pen on coloured paper?