November 14, 2019

Making a Lighted Christmas BowlCover the outside of a clear glass bowl with craft gems and faux snow to create this pretty decorative holiday bowl. Add a battery operated tea light and it's done.

 

Making a Unicorn Halloween CostumeChildren and adults both enjoy dressing up as unicorns. This page contains instructions and photos to help you make either a child's outfit or a pretty unicorn headband.

 

Smashing Pumpkins After HalloweenAfter Halloween have a fun pumpkin smashing event for the family and friends. Try different methods to find the best or most fun technique. Then compost the remains.

 

Making a Mini Rainbows Decorated PumpkinDecorate a faux pumpkin with a rainbow theme using scraps of felt and paper. It is a fun take on traditional Halloween decorations.

 

DIY Pumpkin and Bat Halloween Favor TagThese adorable Halloween pumpkin and bat tags are made using a paper punch. They are easily customized and are a great way to use up scraps of paper you may have leftover from other projects.

 

Squash Adobo with Pork BitsCombine onions, garlic, soy sauce, pork bits, and squash for a wonderful squash and pork adobo main dish that picks up a bit of sweetness from the squash. The recipe is offered on this page.

 

Baby Shower Centerpiece IdeasBaby showers are a fun and exciting time to help celebrate the coming arrival of a new family member. There are many possibilities you can consider when creating a centerpiece for the party. This page contains ideas and crafts to use when decorating the table for a baby shower.

 

Making Zucchini and Bisquick SquaresThese delicious zucchini and Bisquick squares are easy to make, are a great way to use up excess squash, and best of all they can be frozen for later meals. Add additional veggies to balance out the zucchini, as desired, for interesting variations.

 

Taking Advantage of Shopping RewardsRetailers have created lots of ways for you to save. Shopping rewards are made available when using their credit card, or if you sign up for a rewards program based on a point system, and more. Check out your favorite stores to see if they have a shopping rewards option.

 

Strawberry and Blueberry Oat MuffinsBake a batch of these healthy and delicious oat muffins. They contain berries, almonds, and flax and hemp seeds too. Try one as a snack or a quick on the go breakfast.

 

Shopping Clearance SectionsIf you have the time and are willing to shop the clearance sections in stores or online, you can find some great bargains. Shopping at the end of a season can lead to great buys for next year's clothing or holiday decorating, and more.

 

Making a 'You're My Boo' Halloween CardIf you enjoy cardmaking, you probably look for ideas for almost any event or occasion. Make this cute Halloween card for a friend or significant other. This page contains the instructions for making a "You're My Boo" Halloween card.

 

Miso Chicken ThighsPrepare a miso, sake, and soy sauce marinade for your chicken. Then grill up some extremely tasty miso chicken thighs for dinner.

 

Making a Hanging Halloween Themed Hoop DecorationHanging Halloween decorations are a fun addition to the rest of your seasonal decor. Learn how to make a Halloween themed hoop decoration, including the floral wire hoop.

 

Halloween Favor TagsMake some cute little tags for your Halloween favors. They are fun to make and the possibilities are numerous. The list of supplies used and instructions can be found on this page.

 

Beef Tapa ala FilipinoBeef tapas are a favorite dish in the Philippines. Seasoned, marinated thin slices of beef are used to prepare this tasty dish which can be served and enjoyed at any meal.

 

Making a Wire PumpkinFloral wire or copper craft wire are both good choices for making wire pumpkins to add to your seasonal decor. Display for Halloween and on through Thanksgiving.

 

Making a Sweet Birthday Wishes Envelope CardThis pretty birthday envelop card is perfect for gifting money or gift cards. Write your message on the flap and it's ready to present to the celebrant.

 

DIY Melted Crayon as Halloween FavorsThese Halloween themed molded crayons are a great way to use up old, broken crayons. They are a great kids craft or a perfect candy alternative to hand out on Halloween.

 

Enchanting Flower Fairies CostumesThese colorful flower fairy costumes are intended for adults, but could be altered for a child as well. Detailed instructions and photos are available on this page.

 

Soy Sauce EggplantSoy sauce, onions, and 6 medium sized eggplant are combined to make this delicious eggplant dish. Serve some tonight.

 

Refurbishing A Lampshade with Jute CordMy boyfriend seems to bring home all kinds of discarded items from the clients he works for. This time he brought home 2 small lamps that still worked, but the lampshades were torn and looked horrible. In order to fix them up so they could be used again, I decided to cover the shade with a roll of fine jute to give them more of a local look and fit the décor of my home.

 

Zelda (Mixed Breed Cat)I got her from the animal shelter 1 year ago. We are grateful for each other.

 

Pine Cone VaseWith fall here and winter fast approaching, leaves are falling and the greatest ever, pine cones! You can make so many great things with them. Because I want to recycle, I am using pine cones and food cans to create a vase. Here's how!

 

Folding Plastic Grocery BagsIn 1987, when I first started picking up roadside litter, I asked my friend to save me her Wal-mart bags. She brought them to me in a Wal-Mart bag and all of them were neatly folded. This is where I got the idea of folding my bags. Using these bags, I would stuff my pockets with over 20 bags and walk a mile and pick up the litter, filling the bags as I walked. I never ran out of bags.

 

Ford Ranger Heater Blows Cold Air When Idling?My 2011 Ford Ranger 4wd 6 cyl heater is warm while driving, but when I am idling it blows cold air. Any ideas?

 

Buying Used Trophies?I am looking for a used large trophy cup for an art project.

 

Free Furniture Help?We are a low income family of 6 and need help with furniture for our home. Where can we go or get help or guidance?

 

Identifying a Giuseppe Armani Capodimonte Figurine?Anyone know the name of this one?

 

Value of Johann Haviland China?What is the value of blue and white Haviland china including, 4 teacups, 6 small bowls, and a sugar saucer with lid?

 

Tilex Left Drip Marks on Glass Shower Doors?Tilex has left drip lines down my glass shower doors. I have tried Dawn and vinegar, glass stovetop cleaner, and Windex all to no avail. The lines are like a gray shadow running straight down.