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Peanut Butter BallsI needed 10 dozen cookies for a library cookie sale and ended up using an old recipe for chocolate covered peanut butter balls! Easy enough for kids to help (make the balls) and really good!
Cranberry-Pineapple MoldRefreshing and goes perfectly with turkey or chicken.
Santa's MailboxChristmas is synonymous with little kids writing up wish lists for their most desired gifts. Make a post box decoration that will remind the kids that they must write their letters and post them to the North Pole to tell Santa what they would like to have.
Easy Bead PendantThis will show you how to turn any beautiful bead into a pendant for a necklace. It is quick, easy and fun! You may then decide to add some bling to the bottom, it's up to you!
Button and Jewel Pencil PotThis is so pretty and if you use all recycled stuff it need only cost you the price of a little glue. Have a hunt around for used buttons and broken costume jewellery or purchase some shiny new ones
Simple Coir Yarn CoasterThis is a simple project to convert any old yarn into a stylish yet simple-to-make coaster!
Jewelry SwapMy yoga studio set up a jewelry swap in November for costume jewelry. You put your contributions in a basket and can take out what you want. I got two very nice pairs of earrings and two bracelets.
Christmas Box DecorationThis is a cute box decorated with a Christmas tree. Great for a fire place mantle or any other place that needs decorating. It's just a cute and fun project to decorate the house with.
Inverted Dish to Keep Salads CrispInvert a plate at the bottom of the salad bowl. Any moisture will collect under the plate, keeping the salad fresh.
Hanger Paper Towel HolderHave you ever had paper towels and no paper towel holder? Yes it happened to me as well. During the move I forgot to take down the paper towel holder I had and now I am without one. I was thinking what I could do for the time being until I go get a new one and that is when I got the idea.
Taking Care of Your Outdoor CatIf you plan on having a pet cat and want it to be an outdoors cat, be prepared for it to come scratched or harmed by other cats. You should have a first aid kit for just in case because your cat is bound to get into some trouble.
Cardboard Kitty CottageThis cat cottage, which is made from a cardboard box features a chimney where you an dangle toys for your cat.
Lumpless Mashed PotatoesI ended up draining the potatoes in a large strainer and riced them by pushing through the holes with a meat tenderizer. Add your warmed milk or half and half and butter, yum!
Reuse Wood Pellet Bags for TrashUse the plastic bags from your wood pellets for trash! They fit in a large kitchen trash can. If you're like us, you use at least one bag of pellets per day, which equals a lot of trash bags!
Child's Drinking Straw NecklaceWho would think that a bunch of mundane drinking straws could be turned into something so pretty? This couldn't be easier to make and most children can join in the fun and make their own.
Paper Plate Christmas CollageTurn a paper plate into a beautiful artwork for Christmas and wow your friends with your creativity this year. This craft uses simple materials, but the end result is very pleasing to the eye. A great way for the kids to have some Christmas fun!
Fight Grease With GreaseDon't spend money on expensive de-greasers and don't inhale toxic ammonia. Take 1 part mineral or vegetable oil to 2 parts baking soda. This makes the perfect cleanser for greasy cupboards.
Memory Craft 4000 Machine Only Sews in Reverse?My machine will only go in reverse. What can I check? My grandson played with it when I wasn't around and now it doesn't operate in forward stitching.
Eligibility for Social Security Survivor Benefits?My daughter's dad passed away going on 7 years now and I was wondering if she is entitled to Social Security. See the situation is kinda difficult. When he died the Rio Rancho police department was held accountable and a lawsuit was won and trust funds were set up for my daughter and her step siblings.
Lamp Does Not Turn On Right Away?When I turn the lamp on it takes 10-20 seconds for it to turn on. It seems like the outlet has only some of the power. There was a power strip plugged in the the outlet and hooked up to a fluorescent light that won't fully turn on. Should I replace the outlet?
77 GMC C15 Heater Blows Warm Air?I can't seem to get anything more than lukewarm air out of my heater. I have flushed the radiator, put in a new 190 degree thermostat, a new heater core, new hoses to the heater, cleaned the heater housing, and made sure all the controls are working and flaps are moving.
Driver's Side Heater Vent Blowing Cold Air?I have a 2004 Silverado. The heater works on one side, but not the other. One side blows hot air, but the driver's side doesn't, it blows cold air.
17th Birthday Ideas?I'm not really sure what to do for my 17th birthday. It's on the 15th of December so since Christmas is soon I don't want to do anything too big/expensive.
Painting Over Wallpaper?I am attempting to paint over wallpaper flaws with the same color flat paint. The cream color, where painted, has a bluish shadow. Nothing works! One person said to paint the paper with a dark brown color and after cream paint was applied, it still has the blue shadow.
