Using Pine Needles and Leaves in Your Garden
I have used pine needles and leaves on my flower beds for several years. No ill effects noted, but do see it might be time to add some lime. Thanks
Relief for Itchy Ears?
I have had the same issue for years. It seems to worsen when I get shampoo in my ears during a shower. It helps some to take a Qtip dipped in alcohol and gently clean the ear canal. Hairsprays, shampoos, etc. can all cause this itching. Put cotton balls in...
Indestructible Dog Toy Ideas?
I have 2 dogs that destroy toys! The only ones I have found that last are the white bones with the filling .. cant remember the name, but they look like a real bone. The other is a tennis ball. They eventually tear the cover off, but play with it a long time...
Making Vegetable Soup?
All the suggestions given so far sound great! My secret ingredient for any beef soups or stews is Kitchen Bouquet. It adds a gentle flavor, but mostly darkens the broth and makes it look very appetizing. I use any meat, steak, ground beef, etc. For ground beef...
Sports Bras for Everyday Wear?
Sports bras are great, but with larger breasts you do have an issue of uni-boob. I have very large girls and love sports bras. There are no underwires in my undie drawer!! I select only sports bras that have the cup shape or center stitching of some kind. I...
Keeping Cut Fruit Fresh?
Lemon or pineapple juice work great. There is also a product called Fruit Fresh. It is powdered citric acid, which is what is in lemon and pineapple juice that keeps the fruit from turning. I use it when I am canning or freezing to keep my fruit looking fresh...
Cracked Biscuits?
I agree, brushing them with butter is a must. Also, I think you need to be sure the dough isnt too dry or overworked. Bake quickly in a hot oven. Cheryl http://www.2ewenique.com
Sock Bunnies?
Here are 3 links to possibilities. Not sure if they are the same ones, but hope it helps! Cheryl - 2Ewenique http://child.com/child/story.jhtml?storyid=/templatedata/child/story/data/1131114009222.xml&catref=chd44 http://www.angelfire.com/nm/soap/socks.html...
Preventing Staining on a Bib?
There is an iron on vinyl available now. You could use it to prevent the bib from being stained. Cheryl http://www.2ewenique.com
Chewy Peanut Butter Cookies?
Try this one....it is a soft peanut butter cookie, easy and yummy! 1 cup crunchy peanut butter 1/3 cup water 2 eggs 1 (18.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix DIRECTIONS Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). In a large bowl, stir together the peanut...
Bleach Bottle Santa Door Decoration
I received one of these for Christmas from a fellow employee a few years back. I loved it!! I wanted so badly to know how she made it and havent seen one since. I am so happy to see it here!! Now, I know how it was done! Thanks!! Cheryl http://www.2ewenique...
Cookie Cutter Gift Tags
Very cute! This is something the kids would love to do as a holiday project! Cheryl http://www.2ewenique.com
Wall Mountable Custom Decorations
Those are very nice! They look like something you might pay a lot more for premade! Cheryl http://www.2ewenique.com
Vacuum Your Sewing Machine
Another thing to enhance this: Take about an 18 inch long piece of flexible plastic tubing (like you use for a fish tank or a little larger). Using a piece of duct tape, tape over the end of your vacuum hose and attach the tubing (to attach the tubing making...
Jeweled Gift Boxes
Nice way to add a little bling to a once simple box! Makes you think of lots of other possibilities! Cheryl http://www.2ewenique.com
Gingerbread Man Wreath
Very adorable! You could come up with all kinds of wreaths with this basic idea! Cheryl http://www.2ewenique.com
Pocket Book Organizer Pattern?
Here are some links, hope they help: http://www.thegivingflower.de/?cat=4 http://sewing.about.com/od/bagstotespurseproject/Free_Bags_Totes_Purse_Sewing_Projects.htm http://www.angelfire.com/planet/mcshelpsite/sewingstuff/freepatterns.html Cheryl
Thread Wall Organizer
This is definately a Thrifty Tip! Have you seen what thread organizers sell for in the stores? They are usually made with thin dowels for the thread spool that break off easily, too. Great idea! This is one of those Why didnt I think of that ideas!! :) Cheryl...
Rotten Onion Smell?
Have you checked under your kitchen sink? or your drain line under your fridge? I havent had this issue, but just thinking of other places you could possibly check that you might not have done yet. Hope this helps, I hate odors myself, so I feel for you. Cheryl...
Wand for Rhinestones?
I have a Bejeweler for this purpose. Do an internet search and you will come up with all kinds of results. There are other brands, too. I love mine! Good luck! Cheryl http://www.2ewenique.com
Salt and Water Stains on Sheepskin Boots?
I found a leather cleaning kit in the shoe dept. that had a rubber like eraser and a brush that works great for this type of problem. Im sorry I dont remember which store I purchased it from, as it was a good while ago. Maybe a search on the internet for a...
Autumn Ladybug Invasions
I have done a lot of reading on the internet about these Asian Beetles, too. They are really bad in this area. I read these beetles love the soybean fields (they eat aphids on the plants, so beneficial) and that is where they breed. As soon as they start harvesting...
Recipes Using Limes?
I would try some of your favorite lemon recipes only substitute lime. Im sure it would be yummy. Good luck! Cheryl http://www.2ewenique.com
Toddler Pajama Pants?
Check this link. It is for toddler shorts, but you can add the length needed. There are others available, but this is the quickest I could find for you. I hope this helps. Good luck! http://creativezaida.freeservers.com/shorts.html Cheryl http://www.2ewenique...
Can I use laundry detergent for my dishwasher?
I have had to make a substitution in a pinch and plain liquid bleach worked fine. Dont use anything that produces suds in your dishwasher, believe me you will regret it! I used about a half cup of bleach and had my temperature booster on. Good luck! Cheryl...
Making Tissue Flowers?
We used to make them about the same way as carolb posted. We would tear off the outer edges and it would make them look fluffier. Also, using tissue paper instead of Kleenex makes a sturdier flower and gives you a bigger variety of colors and sizes. Mixing...
Chocolate Stain on Suede?
I found a suede cleaning kit in the shoe department. It has a rubber eraser like thing that works great. You might check around the shoe department and see what you can find. Good luck :) http://www.2ewenique.com
Making Spelt Bread?
Would like to hear this info myself! I tried making spelt bread and finally gave it up. Hopefully, someone will have the answer :) Good luck! http://www.2ewenique.com
How do I clean lime from my bathtub?
There is a cleaning stone available in the cleaning aisle at our Walmart. I use it because we have really hard well water and get a ring build up in our toilets no matter what I use. This removes the ring. I am sure it will remove your lime problem. It can...
Making a Bootie Bag From Jeans?
In the fabric department you can purchase different degrees of interfacing (stiffner). I would cut it to fit the denim and use an iron on fusing material to bond it to the denim. Some of the interfacing even comes already with the fusing on it. This would need...
Squeek the Cat
I had a cat named Squeek, too! His mother is named Mouse. Mouse is 5 now and Squeek is no longer with us. He was her only kitten! I have 3 other cats besides Mouse, Midnight, Smokey and our newest addition is Zoey! She looks a lot like your Squeek. I also have...
Carrying Your Own Drinks
Good idea! Have done this a lot myself. Also, when I order a drink that comes with ice, I always ask for light ice or easy on the ice ... have never been turned down and get much more to drink for your money! Cheryl http://www.2ewenique.com
Homemade Gift Ideas for Boys?
Do you sew? How about making him a large checkerboard. There are free patterns on the web for these and you make the checkers out of yo-yos .. If you dont sew, but Im sure you are crafty, try making up one and using iron on fusing to apply the different color...
Recipes Using Peaches?
Thanks for all the great ideas .. I will get to work on some of them ... Cheryl http://www.2ewenique.com
Marie Callender's Pie Crust?
I dont have that recipe, but I can tell you one of the easiest and best tasting pie crusts around ...Jiffy brand Pie Crust Mix. I have tried tons of crust recipes and this is all I ever use now. It is inexpensive, one box makes 2 crusts and it is virtually...
Consequences Of Shopping Impulsively
Great advice! Some people suffer from being bipolar have issues with overspending! If you know you might do this type of overspending, be sure to leave your credit cards at home and only take them with you when you need them for a specific purpose! Cheryl http...
Making Designer Pancakes
The best pancake recipe I have ever had is a basic recipe but use club soda instead of milk. Also, add about a teaspoon of vanilla extract ...yum,yum.
