Moving Into a Much Smaller House?
The solution to the bathroom problem will come to you, the messy house solution will come to you, the what to do with everything will come to you, but not until you are ready and receptive. In order to be ready you need to destress yourself. Take sometime to...
What Are Some Legitimate Coupon Websites?
Coupon mom. She has a good system using coupons you can print, sunday paper coupons and using the sale ciruculars. Print out the instruction manuals and read closely.
Decorating A Barn For A Wedding Reception?
What a pretty place for a wedding. I would use the fabric as an accent on the beams and behind the alter area. Use clear xmas lights through out and enjoy the natural beauty.
Choosing the Right Bra?
I agree with the fitting advice that everyone else has advised. Most women are wearing the wrong size. I would then suggest you find a name brand outlet store. Branson Missouri is closest to me. I am sure you can google them. They have thousands of bras in...
Finding a Free Used Refrigerator?
I would also suggest craigslist in your area. Be certain you explain your situation in your ad. Perhaps you can also hang flyers in local diners, laundry mats, churches, etc.
Remedy for Roaches?
Along with everything else written here get rid of all stored paper products. Roaches lay millions of eggs. They are attracted to paper, cloth, adhesives on labels on cans etc. You dont say if you live in a crowded neighborhood or not. If you do be certain...
Name Ideas for a Cake Decorating Business?
Unbeatable eatables, by Denise- Where we put the icing on your special event.
How Do I Make Poultry Dressing?
Google dressing recipes and take from each one what you like and forumlate what works for you and your families taste. I always buy day old bread and let it dry out a few days before preparing my dressing. I season it while it is still fresh and spread it on...
Making an Inexpensive Cat Costume?
You could do the same as suggested only use beige for the running suit. Affix several rows of fake fur around the hood making him a lion, Stuff a panty hose leg with batting and wire-wire so you can position it not to drag the ground- no one would dare make...
Planning a Vow Renewal Ceremony With a Fire Theme?
I would think that you would want to utilize candles in your ceremony and reception. Perhaps doing the all the lighting of the ceremony in candle light. You dont say when or where your day is being held if it is casual enough you could have a portable fire...
Ideas for Multi-year Class Reunions?
I am all for the color coding on the years. Then do a scavenger hunt quiz with each person from that year having one answer to one question. The person with the answer must intial the question on the sheet. This will prevent answer sharing. The person with...
Photo: Bad Hair Day
This photo raised so many emotions in me. All were visceral. A picture truly is worth a 1000 words. God bless all who loved her.
How Do I Find an Inexpensive Photographer and Videographer?
I love electric blue and hot pink together, although that may be to bright for your wedding. Call local colleges looking for jounalism majors and film students. Please look at some of their previous work before hiring them.
Gum Tissue Gray After an Extraction
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My guess would be that it is either bruising or dead tissue. I would think that both of these are normal side effects of a rough extraction.
What Can I Use to Treat Itchy Skin Associated with Ringworm Infection?
It sounds like to me you may have two issues going on at one time. Both of them fungal. I would try an atheletes foot lotion or powder. Make certain that your feet are dry before putting on your shoes, wear white socks for a while, and dont wear the same shoes...
Vintage Themed Wedding Reception?
I think your answer is actually written in your question. The minute I read peacock blue I could see your vintage reception decorated with peacock feathers and color accents in the peacock feathers as well as purples, pinks and white. Iridescent Christmas balls...
Why is Water Collecting in My Dishwasher After Usage?
I would check the drain area in the bottom of your dishwasher. Perhaps something to big to go down the drain is now blocking it allowing stale, dirty water and food bits to remain in the washer and it is decaying causing your odor.
Choosing the Right Kitchen Countertops?
Hi, we added on to our home last year. I was convinced that I could not afford Granite counter tops untill I found the murano collection. They are pre cut slabs of granite that you can have cut to your specs. You have to purchase a special sink to go with the...
Dull Stains From Iron in Water?
At our last home we had a well with alot of iron in the water and we installed a water softner and used iron removing softening salt. It worked very well. Just dont run out of salt or you are back to the same dingy look that just wont come out of clothes.
7 Year Old Won't Eat Healthy Food?
I have a friend who suffers from a severe eating disorder. Brought on partially by parents who got in a power struggle with her as a child over what she should and shouldnt eat. I say dont make this a huge issue!! Ignore it for the most part, supplement with...
Motivating Myself to Clean and Organize?
I agree with using the kitchen timer plus add a list of what you want to do in that 15 minutes. Check off what you completed after the timer goes off. You will be surprised what you can do in 15 or 20 minutes. By breaking everything down to small chores it...
Herbal Remedies for Post-Hysterectomy Problems?
My mother was put on low dose birth control pills for controlling her sypmtoms. This was many years ago. You might want to ask your Dr. about doing that.
Keeping Blackbirds Out of Bird Feeders?
The short answer is, you dont. When I was younger I used to get mad at the cow birds for coming to my big feeder and eating, until one day I realized who the heck do I think I am if these birds were the color of parrots I would be relishing in having them here...
Paint Color Advice to Coordinate With Burgundy Leather Couch?
I love the dark chocolate browns. They give a room an old world, rich feel. Let us know what you decide.
Student With Sports Scholarship Doesn't Want to Play?
How are your sons grades? If they are fine during football and suffer when not in foot ball the other poster may be correct, he may be more into the social scene then the studying. Football in college is much more demanding than in high school. They structure...
Retiring to a Small Town?
I live in Missouri and am familiar with Arkansas. I can suggest some towns in both areas for you to visit. You should be able to see them all in a couple of days if you fly into to Missouri and rent a car. Clinton Missouri is a quaint small town with a town...
Covering Walls for a Wedding?
I have used tulle, you can by it by the bolt, or there are cheaper fabrics as well. Under the tulle you can hang any color christmas light. It is a very romantic affect and photographs well.
Helping My Husband Match His Clothing?
I would place numbered clothes pins on each hangar. Assign each color a number. When a shirt goes with 3 colors place 3 numbered clothes pins on the shirt hanger. That way he can pull out a pair of pants that are a number one and then look at all the shirts...
Making Brick Feet Warmers?
We just installed a wood stove and part of putting it together is lining up the fire bricks that line the stove. They are really cheap and available at your local block and brick dealer. They come in 2 or 3 different sizes. I would heat them in your oven if...
Removing Stains from Tea Cups?
Dissolve a denture cleaning tablet in to several cups of water and then pour into the tea cups and let soak. The stain should soak right out. I would look to buy these at a pharmacy.
Advice About a Student Loan in Default?
First of all the fact that you are not communicative about you financial issues to your co-signers causes bad and harsh feelings. That does not excuse their threats in any way. There are laws about how people must conduct themselves in trying to collect a debt...
Hair Extensions and Thinning Hair?
I just saw a viewer question about shedding to much hair on Dr. Oz. He said to massage lavendar oil in to your scalp and this helps to stop the hair from falling out.
Heating a Fully Cooked Ham?
Thaw the ham in the fridge a few days before cooking. Before you wrap your ham you can pack your ham with brown sugar and then cover with pineapple slices. Wrap tightly with foil and heat at 275 degrees for an hour. Remove the foil and put back in the oven...
Removing Rubber Carpet Back From Cement Floor?
We used a tile scraper. It is a tool much like a hoe only with a flat blade.
Cleaning a Coach Holiday Patchwork Purse?
Try an artists eraser. I cant remember its proper name but any art store should be able to steer you in the right direction.
Smoke Smell in Cupboards?
Try setting a bowl of charcoal on each shelf for about a week. Charcoal absorbs odor. You may also try bowls of kitty litter that is made from clay.
Removing Hard Water Stains on Coffee Pot?
Fill your coffee pot a quarter of the way full with lime-away. Swish until the entire bowl is coated and let soak for 15 minutes or so. Swish again. Rinse well. Then put 1/4 cup of table salt in the bottom of the pot and fill half full with ice swish this around...
Planning a Wedding for Under $3000?
Here are some tips that I used for my wedding and many weddings I have helped with. 1. Have your wedding at a friend or family members home. Inside look for a large winding stairway, outside look for a pretty lake or view. 2. Have an evening wedding. If the...
Caring for a Pregnant Dachshund?
Please, please, please take your dog to the vet as soon as you can. A friend of mine just had the same issue with her dog (and those dogs were much closer in size than yours) 6 out of eight puppies were born still born days after they thought she was done birthing...
Litterbox Problems With an Older Cat?
Please accept my sympathies on the loss of your cat. Kidney failure is very common in cats. I lost one in much the same way that you did. Our pets are indeed a part of our family and should be grieved in the same way. I dont know if you have read the rainbow...
Ways to Make Christmas Less Lonely and More Fun?
I suggest that you put your teenagers to work on solutions to make christmas not so boring. I have found that no matter what someones age is that if you include their ideas and use their help in the planning of something they will be more apt to participate...
Long Term Mice Control Solution?
Mice are a very common problem especially if you live in a rural or semi rural area. You need to keep in mind that if you see one mouse there are probably a hundred or more that you dont see. A mouse can fit through any hole the size of a dime and a rat the...
Dog Lonely While Owner at Work?
I would suggest getting an old fasioned answering machine. That way you can call home a few times during the day and talk to your dog. They hear your voice and become soothed. If you call at the same time everyday eventually your dog will wait by the phone...
Couch Seems Too Big for Room?
You are probably going to kill me for the this but perhaps you need to purchase a sofa table to go behind each part of the sectional and then end tables to go at each end. These pieces of furniture will tie everything together and take away the dropped in from...
How Can You Tell Where Flour is Made?
If you find your answer let us know. Would you mind condensing what you read and posting it on the newsletter? I am interested in what they say. Thank you.
Shipping Vacuum Packed Homecooked Meals?
I suggest using fed ex or ups. Call them and let them know what you are doing and they will pick it up at your door I do believe.
Motorcycle Club Christmas Float Ideas: Theme "Storybook Christmas"?
I would make storybooks out of two pieces of plyboard hinged together so you can have one book on one side and another title on the other. Paint the story book pictures on the outside cutting out holes for the characters in the book to be played by people dressed...
Removing Odor From Dresser Drawers?
I would try to polycoat the inside of the drawers if they are natural, if they are painted I would repaint them. This should seal the odor in as opposed trying to remove it.
Drainage for a Sloping Vegetable Garden?
You dont say how long your trench is so I dont know if you can use my advice. If it is to long you may want to only use half of it in this manner. I would use the trench for your compost pile. I would line the trench with cinder blocks. Lay one layer on the...
Difficulties Growing a Sugar Maple?
You need to call the nearest University or College and ask how to get ahold of someone in the horticulture dept. They will be able to tell you how to get your answers if they cant help you. The professor may even use your tree as a learning tool for his students...
Helping Care for Grandchildren?
I agree with everyone. As long as the children are fine with a good sitter they will be just fine. Children do not understand the complexities of family relationships and love those who love them whether it is the baby sitter or Grandma. Talk to your child...
Wedding Gift Ideas for a Second Marriage?
Sounds like the one thing they will need is time. Give them coupons for babysitting, house cleaning, ironing, doing their shopping for them. Anyone would appreciate these for any occasions. They will then have time to spend with each other. Not having quality...
Refreshments to Sell at Football Games?
Iced coffee and iced tea are very profitable. If your looking for more complicated beverages you could make a punch with ice cream or sherbet, as well as root beer floats. You could also make homemade lemonade like they do at fairs. Using the juice of half...
Dog Pees in Crate?
Everyones advice has been good, but a few things havent been mentioned. Perhaps your crate is too large for your dog. The whole crate training premise is based on the fact that a dog does not like to soil the place where he sleeps. That said do not allow him...
Paint Advice with Maple Cabinets, Light Hardwood, and Black Granite Counters?
I really like a cream color it is a neutral. That way you can change you accessories down the line without having to repaint your entire kitchen.
Using an Aluminum Espresso Maker on a Ceramic Stovetop?
Its my understanding between the heat and the potential for moisture that it can cause a suctioning that will cause the cook top to implode.
Homemade Halloween Costume Ideas for a Toddler?
The cutest costume Ive seen was a little boy dressed in white with Got Milk? written across the chest.
Steam Cleaning Floors?
I adore my steam mop. It is light weight, easy to use, and cleans well. It will take a few tries for you to find the proper motion to use it most effectively.
Halloween Costumes for Groups?
26 people all dressing alike was a hard one for me. I suggest you do the people in the Micheal Jackson video thriller. You should be able to find it on you tube and view the costumes. It is very halloween and a very timely story so most people will know exactly...
Homecoming Float Ideas With American Dance Theme?
How about doing an American Bandstand theme then you could have dancers from every era represented. Decorate with old 45s and cds that can hang above your dance floor. You will need a Dick Clark and lots of era clothing which you should be able to find at vintage...
Should I Blanch Corn?
My frozen corn always turned out tough or mushy, then by accident I forgot to blanch part of a bunch I was vaccum packing. It turned out just fine. Since then I only wash it, dry it, and then freeze it.
Sharpie on Carpet?
I have never tried this on carpet so you may want to to a color test first. I have used it on hard surfaces and on t-shirts. I totally saturate the spot with Lysol air freshner and disinfecting spray. ( The one thats been around for years.) If on a hard surface...
Pink Rainbow Tea Ideas?
I only have one thing to offer. I would make the little pink ribbons that symbolize the fight for breast cancer and have each person that attends wear one.
Alternative to Unity Candles?
In keeping with the holiday I say use sparklers. After all the meaning is the same no matter what you use for the symbols.
What Breed is My Dog?
I have had dogs my entire life and my sister volunteers at a no kill shelter so I have seen a lot of mixed breed dogs. My educated guess is your dog is part border collie and part Australian Shepard. If you google for pictures of these dog breeds I think you...
Sweet Sixteen Gift Ideas?
A gift that I have found for teen girls is to put together a spa basket for her. Your local dollar store will carry nearly anything you want to put in. This gives you a broad range of things you can include in the basket. Anything from lotions, hair care products...
Redecorating a Mobile Home?
I would say the best place to get new ideas for decorating your mobile home would be the way I look for new ideas for my house. When I look for new ideas I go to open houses in new subdivisions (houses that are much more expensive then mine I might add) then...
Paint Suggestions for Entrance Hallway?
I would suggest that you keep the color white as it goes wonderful with what you have, in order to make it more exciting to the eye alternate a matte white stripe with a satin white stripe by taping it off or if you feel really adventuresome tape off the diamonds...
Curtains for Room With Reddish-Pink Walls?
I would find a print that you like that includes the color of your walls and perhaps other elements of the room so it will tie everything together. Too much of one color or another begins to wear on the eye and it is very difficult to match solids.
Making Tree Party Decorations?
I have used tree limbs and twigs of assorted sizes that I then spray paint the desired color and plantedin a coffee can with plaster of paris. I have added spray glitter to the treesafter I painted them.
Puppy Cries all the Time?
I suggest taking her to the vet as I had a mother dog that had still born pups still inside of her much after giving birth. This can cause pain, infection and be deadly and often has no symptoms.
Gift for Someone Who's Had Hip Replaced?
By all means please do all of the above that you find you can do and spend time with her. Find the little things she cant do-maybe a mani and a pedi. I was on bed rest for 7 months and it was the lonliest time of my life. My husband was working long hours and...
Child Will Not Eat Hamburger Meat?
You can mix tuna, chicken, and sausage with just about anything to please a child for example mix with boxed mac n cheese or ramen noodles. Make any of the above meats in the form of a pattie and shape like a hot dog and serve in a bun, bake in cupcake cups...
Picking Tights Color For Wedding?
the closet to your own skin or none as hose are not worn everywear now. My girls say its shows your age
Recommendations For Body Wash?
My husbands own business also leaves him in coming home covered in all sorts of oil and grease. The two solutions that I have come up with work pretty well. The first is to use a sugar scrub that you can purchase at a bath shop, it can be quite expensive but...
Reusing Ziploc Freezer Bags?
I do not know if this is a safe practice. I know that most plastics including containers and water bottles are only meant to use one time because after an amount of time they start to leak chemicals into to your food. If anyone knows where to check this out...
Painting Bathroom With Light Pink Fixtures?
My neighbors have an old mansion that is on the historical register and they have to be very careful with anything that they renovate to keep it in the fashion of the time that it was built. They too had pink in a bathroom and had to research what was acceptable...
