Homemade Facial Scrubs?
Not sure if this site was listed in any of the archives (there are quite a few to read through lol) http://www.bathandbodyrecipes.com/ There are recipes for everything from pet shampoo to facial scrubs to bath bombs. Have fun with it, and good luck.
Getting Rid of "No See Ums"?
Victorias Secret Vanilla Lace body mist. I know its not the most frugal, but it works wonders and it doesnt leave you smelling like a hazmat accident. Other vanilla scented body mists might work too, Ive not tried them tho. We discovered this while working...
Cocker Spaniel Has Severe Allergies?
My male scottish terrier is allergic to a wide variety of foods and plants (including soy products, poultry, carrots, cod, salmon). After blood tests and biopsies, many months of hydroxizine, termaril P, prednisone, etc; we finally convinced the vet to try...
Crafts Using Wedding Dress Underlining?
Depending on yardage, you could use it for a small decorative quilt, and embroidery your parents wedding date/name on one square, your name on one (with your spouse and date if married) on another, siblings on others. Or just the children and use beads or embroidered...
Chickens Eating Tomato Plant Leaves?
Very well could of been your chickens, but it could of been a tomato (horned) worms too. Theyll get on your tomato plants and eat every leaf on there if you leave them. They look mean, with a horn on them. Theyre not easy to find, but if youll go out about...
Recipes Using Rolled Oats?
You can use it as filler in meat loaves also, just substitute the oatmeal for the crackers/bread youd normally use. Ive also processed it and added it to flavored cracker crumbs for breading on chicken and pork. If you make dressing (or stuffing depending on...
Crafts Using Cat Food Cans?
Dont open the tops, use one of the can openers that cuts without a sharp edge to open the bottom. clean it well, fill with wrapped candies. Run a bead of craft glue around the bottom, then put it back on and let it dry. make labels on your computer and use...
Homemade Products for People With Allergies?
I saw recipe for powdered deodorant recently with 2 parts baking soda and 1 part corn starch. Applied with a puff (that part sounds girly but no one would know but him). As for shampoo, baby shampoo is just about as pure (gentle) as you can get. Both would...
Stopping Scam Phone Calls?
Ive got these calls on my home phone AND my cell phone after repeatedly requesting them to remove me. Im on the do not call list for both numbers. As for caller ID, it doesnt do any good because when I call the number displayed I get the Were sorry, the number...
Crocheted Men's Peaked Hat Pattern?
Wth free registration, all of the yarn companies have websites with free patterns. I cant remember if it was lionbrand.com or bernat.com but one of them had the pattern for a peaked watchcap, bargemans hat, toboggan, whatever it might be called :-) if you cant...
Natural Remedy for Hot Spots
Is that a Scotty in the photo? If so, I can feel your pain. Our male Scotty has terrible allergies and if he isnt given his prescription daily or hes feed anything with chicken, soy, or carrots in it gets hot spots like this. Ill have to remember this recipe...
Cabbage Patch Sweater
I cant seem to get to the pattern either :-( error code: Error Message: The file /error.html was not found or was disabled due to security restrictions. Error Code: -9984
Cabbage Patch Sweater
correction to previous post, tried the other link and it worked fine - *note to myself - always wait until second cup of coffee before trying things like this :-) (b)Editors Note:(/b) It wasnt your coffee, it was mine! There was a typo so the file wasnt working...
Identifying Bromeliads?
After MUCH research (who knew there were so many types of bromeliads!) the one with the bright red center is a Neoregelia - since Ive not found anything on the second one Ill just treat them both the same till I notice a difference in the growth of the second...
Repaying Cigna for Disability Overpayment?
Was/is your husband in a union of any sort? If so, call his union steward. They should have attorneys on board that would give advice. If not, there are attys that specialize in getting SS disability - I know SS approved him, but they will usually give you...
Fixing Button Fly Levi 501's?
Its the brad type button correct? The one thats completely metal and stamped on, not sewn with thread? You can buy replacements here in some larger fabric stores. Perhaps you could find those. It wont say Levi on it, but no one should notice :-) You might also...
Fig Strawberry Preserves Recipe?
This is the recipe Ive used for years. Theres really nothing hard about it, although Im not one to cook to ball stages and such. 3 cups figs (cut off ends & mash) 3 cups sugar 1 large (or 2 small) boxes strawberry Jello Mix all ingredients in pan. Cook over...
Queen Sized Bedskirt Pattern?
Get a queen size fitted sheet (this could be an old one as it wont show) for the base. With it on the foundation/boxspring, get help measuring from one top corner down the side, across the bottom, and up the other side the top of the boxspring for the ruffle...
Homemade Laundry Soap with Ivory Soap
What exactly is washing soda? Are you talking about powdered laundry detergent? Also, how long does this last? With just my husband and I we dont do that much laundry. Most of our clothes are worn twice unless soiled the first time. Towels get washed each use...
Homemade Salsa Recipe?
This is my favorite salsa recipe - its delightfully sweet while youre eating it, but once swallowed youll notice a nice zing from the peppers. Its not your normal salsa/picante sauce :-) 1 gal tomatoes 2 cups onion 2 cups bell pepper 1 cup hot peppers (jalepeno...
