January 4, 2022

Cranberry Apple Oat and Quinoa Breakfast BakeThis is a very filling dish. The cranberries and apples complement each other nicely. Quinoa is on sale at my supermarket, so this was economical as well. I did not use nuts and substituted powdered ginger for the crystallized ginger.

 

Preheat Your Soil for a Faster Harvest (Solarizing Soil)Many vegetables, like tomatoes, beans, squash and peppers need soil temperatures to reach nearly 70ºF before their growth can really take off.

 

Wrist Brace SleeveI have developed tendonitis in my wrist and the doctor gave me a wrist brace to wear. It was not as comfortable as I would like so I cut an old sock off, just below the heel, made a little hole in the heel for my thumb and I had a sleeve to go over my arm under the brace. To keep the holes from stretching, I hand stitched around them and pulled the stitches up to fit my hand. The extra padding has made the biggest difference in the comfort of this wrist brace. I don't mind wearing it at all now.

 

Value of Ashely Belle Doll?I realize dolls aren't very collectible right now but wanted to check and see if anyone knows anything specific about this doll. She's 30 inches tall, was a gift to my daughter in early 2000s (maybe 2003-2005). Thanks!

 

Identifying a Bug?Any idea what bug this is? I found it in my house and I have no idea what it is. I'm sure that it doesnt fly and that it jumps. I couldnt even catch it

 

Grasshopper in Winter?Today I found a grasshopper in the salad I bought from the supermarket.

 

Identifying Small Biting Bugs?I have been trying to figure this out for 5 years and yes I have heard just about everything from "fibers to molds and fungus and aliens to mites" At this point I have a good idea what my little friends are but there are some things that still make me wonder. like the little specks of fiber balls that hair like tentacles going out in different directions like a web growing on some shirts and stuff.