December 27, 2016

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Rag Knots Chewing Toy

Making a Rag Knots Chewing ToyThis is a page about making a rag knots chewing toy. If your dog loves to chew and play tug-o-war, a rag knots chew toy is perfect for them.

 

Mosaic Stepping Stone - using blue and green pieces and the word "Success" in center

Making a Mosaic Stepping StoneThis is a page about making a mosaic stepping stone. A mosaic stepping stone is a fun easy craft that will look great in your garden and makes a perfect gift, too.

 

tan and brown rag wreath

Making a Rag WreathThis is a page about making a rag wreath. A rag wreath is an excellent recycled decoration for Christmas.

 

Spooky Eyes Nail Art

Spooky Eyes Nail ArtCreate spooky, googly eyes designs with nail polish to show your Halloween spirit. This page shows you how to paint spooky googly eyes on your toes.

 

final photo of baby wearing a mitt

Making Crocheted Newborn MittsProtect your precious infant from her growing nails with these sweet mitts. This is a page about making crocheted newborn mitts.

 

White plastic coffee lid.

Reusing Starbucks Coffee Lids?This is a page about reusing Starbucks coffee lids. Coffee lids can be used for many types of crafts and art projects.

 

finished board

Making a Magnetic Chalk BoardUse special paint on a flat surface to create this easy chalkboard. This is a page about making a magnetic chalk board.

 

Lollipop Heart Cards - heart shaped cards with lollipops on front

Making a Lollipop Heart CardA lollipop heart card is a great gift for your sweetheart this Valentines Day. This is a page about making a lollipop heart card.

 

Garden Tunnel for Kids - distant shot of boy inside the tunnel

Creating a Garden Tunnel Out of PVCThis is a page about creating a garden tunnel out of PVC. Use simple PVC pipe to create this beautiful structure for the summer.

 

Coat Hanger Cloth Wreath

Making a Coat Hanger Cloth WreathThis is a page about making a coat hanger cloth wreath. This coat hanger cloth wreath will make a wonderful Christmas decoration.

 

Finished St. Patrick's Day Wreath

Making a Leprechaun Wreath for St. Patrick's DayHang this festive fellow on your front door to celebrate your Irish heritage. This is a page about making a leprechaun wreath for St. Patrick's Day.

 

colorful abstract painting made using a hair dryer

Making a Hair Dryer PaintingThis is a page about making a hair dryer painting. Blow paint in interesting patterns with a basic hair dryer.

 

finshed tp pots

Toilet Paper Tube Seedling PotsA great way to recycle toilet paper tubes is to use them as containers to start vegetable and flower seeds for garden plants. This is a page about toilet paper tube seedling pots.

 

Braided Fleece Dog Toy - finished lying on a table

Making a Braided Fleece Dog ToyThis is a page about making a braided fleece dog toy. You dog will love this easy to make braided tug-o-war toy.

 

Grilled Beef La Lot

Beef La Lot RecipesA regional favorite dish in Vietnam which consists of seasoned beef grilled in leaves. This page contains a recipe for Beef La Lot.

 

Geometry Bird Project - middle school boy holding a Styrofoam bird project

Making Geometric Animal ShapesThis is a page about making geometric animal shapes. Simple spheres and triangles can be combined to make many animal shapes in nature.

 

Videos

A birthday card shaped like a birthday cake.

Making a Birthday Cake Birthday CardEveryone loves cake to celebrate their birthday, as shown in this clever card. Learn how to make it in this short video.

 

A dishcloth made from croched yarn in a flower shape.

Crocheted Flowering DishclothTake multicolored yarn to make this pretty flower to help clean your dishes. Learn how to make it in this short video.

 

A bunch of puppets made from popsicle sticks.

Popsicle Stick PuppetsSave popsicle sticks from summer treats and make these cute puppets. Learn how to make them in this short video.

 

A book weight shaped like a carrot, holding open a book.

Sand Filled Fabric Book Page WeightsThis adorable book weight can be made from sand and scrap fabric. Learn how to make them in this short video.

 

A skeleton made from white Q-Tips.

Halloween Q-Tip SkeletonUse Q-tips and paper to make these cute skeletons for Halloween. Learn how to make it in this short video.

 

A sprinkled donut with vampire fangs.

Doughnut Love MonstersDecorate regular donuts with vampire teeth to make these cute monsters. Learn how to make them in this short video.

 

Recipes

chicken nuggets and rice in bowl

Sweet/Sour Chicken Nuggets and RiceThis recipe uses chicken nuggets, molasses and ketchup, that are served over a bowl of white rice. I have a microwave rice cooker, and we always have chicken nuggets in the freezer. It is one of my favorite dishes to make.

 

apple cinnamon oatmeal in bowl

Slow Cooker Apple Cinnamon OatmealThere is no excuse for not having a delicious hot breakfast anymore. This recipe serves 2. Leftovers heat well in the microwave.

 

Articles

Shop Thrift Stores in January

Shop Thrift Stores in JanuaryShop in January for fantastic deals. People unload new, unwanted Christmas gifts, and older models of items they have upgraded. Also, people take advantage of the charitable contribution tax donation by donating by December 31.

 

Paper Cup Gift Box - closed with a bow on top

Paper Cup Gift BoxThis is how to make a cute box for small gifts or treats.

 

Winter Sowing (Part 1)

Winter Sowing (Part 1)You can sow your seeds outdoors in containers. Those seeds that sprout, and there will be many, will be hardy plants that produce well. I did this last year, and am doing it again this year. I used ziplock bags, but you can use any vented container.

 

The finished lump of clarified butter.

Easy Clarified ButterThere is clarified butter, and then there is ghe or ghee. They are not the same. Clarified butter, or 'drawn butter', as it was called in times past, is the simpler to prepare of the two. It can be used many ways. Essentially, it is regular butter with the milk solids and water removed.

 

A breakfast sandwich with ham and pancakes.

Holiday Ham Breakfast SandwichI love to put two of my favorite foods together to make these little quick sandwiches. I keep holiday ham in the crock pot and take out a slice and put it between two microwaved frozen pancakes. I often like to use blueberry pancakes.

 

Fabric and Button Tic-Tac-Toe Game - finished game pouch with two markers on board

Fabric and Button Tic-Tac-Toe GameHere's a simple little version of the popular game of tic tac toe, also known as noughts and crosses. Of course you can always play this at any time with just a pen and paper, but this pocket game is pretty and fun to carry around. I have used floral fabric.

 

Questions

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No Power to RV's Breaker Box?I have direct power to my RV. I pushed a breaker in and there was an arc. Is that why I don't have any power?

 

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15th Birthday Party Ideas?My birthday was on December 12th .I'm planning on having my birthday party in January, but I don't know what kind of party I should have. I am a girl, and I'm tired of having sleep overs, but I want to invite my best friends that are girls and I want to invite some guys from school too.

 

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Daycare Name Ideas?I am planning on opening up my own daycare facility. My sister-in-law will also be with me as well. So we were trying to come up with a name, preferably something that has "sister" in it.

 

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Requirements for Getting a Lifeguard's License?I'm a young teen in Maryland who is interested in getting her lifeguard license. However I don't know how old you have to be or the laws on that.

 

Identifying Vintage Drinking Glasses - marbled clear, white, and blue glasses

Identifying Vintage Drinking Glasses?These have been in the family for many years. There are no markings or imprints on the glasses. We are trying to identify their origin. There was a pitcher with the set however it cracked and was discarded.

 

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Using One Outlet in a Room Disables the Other?I live in a mobile home. I have an issue with an outlet. Every time we plug something into it, it makes another outlet in the same room go out. If we remove whatever was plugged into the first outlet, the second one just dies out.

 

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Cleaning Fabric Softener Buildup Inside Agitator?My fabric dispenser sits on top of my agitator. The inside of the agitator is full of an astounding amount of black gunk from the fabric softener dispenser. I have removed the agitator for cleaning, but I can't get the gunk off the inside where I can't reach. Any good ideas?

 

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Treating a Dog with Eczema?What sort of plants, grasses, and weeds cause eczema on dogs? What can I use to treat that type of condition? eg, Aristocort.

 

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Getting Rid of Fleas on a Cat?My cat recently got fleas and I've tried everything to get rid of them and they won't go away. How do I get rid of these stupid fleas?

 

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Waiting Time for Re-dyeing Hair?I dyed my hair medium auburn 3 days ago, but I can only see the colour on the end of my hair (near the scalp). Should I colour my hair again or just wait for a few weeks to avoid damaging my hair?

 

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Package Shipped USPS Missing?My friend from South Carolina sent a package on October 20th consisting of an iPhone. He sent me a reference number (Customs#), using that we are unable to track it online (in USPS and in IPS). My friend spoke with Customs in Miami, they said the package left the USA and indeed they also were unable to track it.

 

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Collecting and Using Social Security Survivor Benefits?My friend is a grandmother raising her grandkids after her daughter died of cancer. I was told the benefits could help her with paying bills and making sure the kids get what they need and want, including being used to pay the bills for their internet and TV, electric, and other bills. Is this correct?

 

black and tan puppy and a light brownish tan and black pup

What Breed Is My Dog?I would like to find out the breed of my two dogs?

 

Finding Replacement Plastic Stoppers for Crystal Decanters - crack in lip

Finding Replacement Plastic Stoppers for Crystal Decanters?I have 2 crystal decanters and the plastic stoppers around the tops are cracked. It would be a shame to throw out such pretty decanters. I am desperately searching to buy the plastic stoppers.

 

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Curtain Colour Advice?I have just finished painting my living room, Just Walnut, and I have a mustard colour sofa and a brown sofa in the room. What colour of curtains should I get?

 

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Girl's 13th Birthday Party Ideas?I'm turning 13 on January 25th and I never really planned my own party before. Since my bday is in the winter, I don't know what to do. I don't want the basics where you go to the movies or ice skating, etc. Any ideas?

 

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