November 28, 2017

Cranberry Eggnog SconesI love a touch of holiday flavour during the winter months. These scones use eggnog in the place of heavy cream, making it a bit more cost-effective and a lot more delicious. The eggnog gives it a more complex taste. Good luck having just one of these!

 

Mashed Potato SushiI have been making wasabi mashed potatoes for a long time now and it's definitely one of my favourite sides. I thought it would be cute (and yummy) to turn that mash into something super cute: mashed potato sushi. Making perfectly rolled sushi can be daunting getting the rice perfectly cooked so it sticks enough, but doesn't get mushy. Using mashed potatoes will make getting the shape right much easier... and you don't even need a rolling mat!

 

Slow Cooker CarnitasBusy day ahead, a slow cooker is your best friend. With minimal ingredients and prep work, you will get juicy carnitas for taco night or any night. There will be lots of leftovers for other meals.

 

Revamping an Old Statue LampMy statue lamp is no longer doing its job, but I wanted to keep parts of it due to the beautiful and old theme of the lamp. I decided to make one part a candle holder and use the other part as an accent piece. :)

 

Organizing DrawersMy drawers were a disaster. I could not find what I needed. So I pulled everything out and washed them out. I looked to see how many little bins I would need and then organized everything into the little bins. It is much better now for finding things.

 

Eyes for You Greetings CardMake a cute and funny card for a loved one to tell them they're the only one for you. Use wiggle eyes to replace the word "eyes" in the greeting. Its fun and easy to make.

 

Shop Thrift Stores FirstI go to my local thrift store at least once a week. You never know what you are going to find. Today I found an Alex and Ani bracelet for $1, which my daughter will love. This bracelet would have cost $28 new.

 

Homemade Miracle Orange Oil CleanerBy happy accident the other day, whilst saving money making my own candied citrus peel for the upcoming festive baking frenzy, I 'discovered' a fantastic new cleaning product. It is fragrant, non-abrasive, chemical free and, best of all, FREE! It cleans and degreases most surfaces very effectively.

 

Living With Hype ~ Then And NowWe live in the age of 'Hype'. And we have for so long, the plain unadulterated truth would probably sound strange to us. Even the adjectives we use cannot be taken literally. Have you noticed things that have no weight now come in tons? 'I spent the weekend at the beach and had tons of fun'.

 

Kimba (Belgian Malinois Mix)She is a rescue my brother picked up in the middle of the road in my home town when she was four months old. Two months later I had her because his job prevented him from spending enough time with her.

 

Reusing Old Tires to Make Individual Garden PlotsA smart way to re-use an old spare tire is to use it in the garden. So, we made individual plots for lemons from a pile of old tires. It was filled with healthy soil and we placed bamboo sticks around it so the free range chickens won't be able to reach the plant and feed on its leaves or fruit.

 

Thankful TreeThis is a keepsake tree you can make for yourself, or a larger one for your kids and family to add to each day for the month of November. Each leaf represents what you are thankful for. It is a nice way to take the time and reflect on what we are thankful for.

 

Trio of Bells Christmas CardCelebrate the festive season with a DIY card featuring a trio of bells. The bells are symbolic of the joy we celebrate during Christmas. The colors of the card can easily be adjusted, and can even be made in the traditional Christmas colors.

 

Camouflaging a ThermostatI don't use my radiant heaters. So the thermostat just seems to sit there, being annoying. And truth be told, quite ugly. So, today I sat about disguising it. If you have a small basket and something cute to set on it (or not), you have won the day. I had two colors/sizes so I showed you both. N-JOY!

 

Make a "Fix Me" Box or BasketI recently moved. All in all, I didn't lose much but for the things I did, I made this. Gather all the broken things: cups, earrings and magnets that need their backings, little odds and ends that are worth saving but you don't have time for.

 

Stretching the Value of a DollarGrowing up, I was taught to use money wisely in scenarios where I could save. Now being engaged to my fiancé - we are slowly getting in the rhythm of joining our bills, budgeting and making compromises.

 

Protecting Your Bike Against LossIt seems to me that the best way to ensure against loss is to ALWAYS lock up your bike to some immovable object with a good cable bike lock. Put the cable through BOTH wheels. When you have it at home, lock it up in a place not easily accessible by strangers.

 

Wire Hangars as Baby Clothing HangersDont waste money on baby hangars. Just bend wire ones!

 

Value of a 1940 Webster's Dictionary?I have a 1940 Webster's Universal Unabridged Dictionary of the American Language. I's in very good shape and I would like to know what it is worth?

 

Sewing Machine Won't Pick Up Bobbin Thread?My portable sewing machine is not picking up the bobbin thread. What's the problem?

 

Value of a Princess Diana Doll?How much is an original Princess Diana doll in a purple gown worth?

 

Repairing a Merry-Go-Round Music Box?I have a San Francisco Music Company Merry-Go-Round. The music works, but not all horses go up and down. I cannot remove the center post. I can get into the bottom, but how do I remove the tent top and get inside where the horses poles operate?

 

Refreezing Roast Beef?If you defrost roasted beef then add to a cold freshly made curry sauce can you refreeze it and use at a later date?

 

Value of Vintage Symphonic Record Player?I can't for the life of me figure out what this is worth. It's been in my family for 4 generations. It is a Symphonic record player, model 148-33T, but the actual record part is a Garrard model 1025. It is a stereo with an 8-track as well. Photos attached any info would be very helpful!!

 

Removing Mold from Suede and Leather Coats?My leather/suede coats were left in boxes when I moved. I forgot about them being in the garage. Now all have some form of mold. Can they be salvaged, at least a few?

 

Removing Hard Water Spots on Windows?I tried Scrubbing Bubbles from recommendations from this site to clean windows of hard water spots. I scrubbed with still wool for several minutes and it did not take off the hard water spots. Any other good ideas?

 

Getting Rid of Very Tiny Black Bugs Inside?Very tiny black bugs have invaded the house. I have noticed that they are attracted to water and food. They are very hard to kill and they are everywhere.

 

Repairing the Footrest on Recliner Couch?I have a leather recliner couch and on one side the recliner footrest is broken in half from somebody slamming their feet on it. How would I repair this?

 

Couch Pillow and Curtain Color Advice?I have a burnt orange couch and a white wall. What kind of pillows and curtain color will be flawless in my living room?

 

End of Bed Storage Chest for Queen Bed?I'm looking at a queen bed foot end storage chest. What is the ideal size? Has anyone built one and have ideas?

 

Value of University of Washington Yearbook?I have a 1925 University of Washington alumni year book in excellent shape and am wondering what it is worth ? The book is in A+ condition.

 

Toro Riding Mower Won't Start?My 4 month old Toro riding mower died. It clicks when I turn the key, but the engine does not turn over. The gas is good. I jumped the battery with the same result. I put a trickle charger on it for 8 hours. Still the same. I think it is the solenoid or starter. How do I verify which?

 

Determining the Value of China Plates?I need help to find out information on 22k china plates? I want to know what year they were manufactured and if they are worth anything. If there is anything you can tell me or if you can send me to the right link, I would appreciate it.

 

Winter Dance Ideas?I'm in the 8th grade and I am Student Council President. Any ideas for a winter semi-formal dance? We have a big gym with a stage and windows and high ceilings. The dance is in a couple weeks from now, so if you have any ideas, please share!