Using Horse Shampoo for Thin Hair?
I agree with louel53. Dont use horse shampoo. Look at your family and friends to see who has the healthiest looking hair. Then, ask them what they use.
Paint Color Advice for a Burgundy and White Bathroom?
With so many colors in the room, which no doubt is on the small-ish side, Id go with an off-white with a hint of grey. To add another color could overwhelm the space.
Refurbishing Candles?
Ive read somewhere that you can use an old pair of pantyhose and rub the candle outsides with it. Is that what you meant? Or like the feedback above, want to make new ones from old?
Milk Jug Ghost
I just used this for a car club Halloween party. All of those on the planning committee saved their milk/juice jugs. We cut the tops off, saving the handle, used markers to make the sweet and spooky faces. After a layer of sand in the bottoms, we put a votive...
Repainting a Built-in Shelf?
I agree with the others - about looking dated. If the scallops were gone, new trim, itd look so much better. Not sure what your decor/style is, but perhaps paint it a complementary color. Or a white wash treatment? You can also restain it to match other woods...
Gift Ideas for an Artistic 19 Year Old Girl?
Depending on how much you plan to spend - Just a thought. Check with a local community college/university and speak to the art professor. He may be able to give her a few lessons? Or, find a local artist that would advise her and give her some tips. A hands...
Decorating Store Bought Cookies?
Ive bought brownies, both squares and brownie bites, frosted/un-frosted both. Put them on a cooling rack with wax paper under neath. Melt a small amount of canned chocolate frosting in the microwave until very liquid. Dont over melt as it makes it too thin...
Back to School Clothes?
Dont be embarrassed. Im sure you and your husband would work if you could. Try all the suggestions above, and good luck to you all.
Bathroom Paint Color Advice to Coordinate with Black and Gold Tiles?
Make a sample board with all the colors already in there. Use poster board, so its big enough to really see how the colors work together. Make smaller sheets of the colors youre considering, and rotate them on the larger board. Also, look at them at different...
Planning a Train Trip to Canadian Rockies?
Are you members of AARP? If so, I think theyd have some trip info that might help you.
Unique 50th Birthday Ideas?
When my husband turned 60, on the invitation we wrote: In lieu of gifts, please bring any type or amount of pet food, treats or litter, which will be donated to the local humane society in my husbands name. We were overwhelmed with the generosity of our family...
Getting Free Craft Supplies for Charity Crafts?
Also, look on Craigs List for free items. I get some of mine at garage sales too - a lot of yarn and beads. Also, send out an email to your friends and family members who might have items they no longer want or will use. Ask them to pass it along to their email...
Remedies for Healing Sore Gums Due to Dentures?
Theres nothing like mouth pain! Ouch! Hope you are feeling better soon! Just getting over a canker sore myself, havent had one in 40 years+. I went to my local health food store, but Im sure you could call and be helped over the phone too. Several things were...
Dealing With Loneliness After the Death of a Parent?
So sorry for your loss. Youve been someone else (a caregiver) for a long time, and have forgotten who you are, and what you liked to do. If needed, do get grief counseling - it will help. Visit your family doctor as well. Its time to take care of yourself. Make...
Crockpot Meatballs?
I also use frozen meatballs, Italian seasoned. I layer them in a microwave dish to cover the bottom. Then pour spaghetti sauce over them, and heat until completely heated. I serve them with hoagie rolls, for meatball subs. You can also add provolone cheese...
Reheating Lasagna?
This works for a casual meal. I dont reheat the entire pan. What I do is to take out pieces and put them on each persons plate. Then, I reheat individual plates in the microwave, covered with a microwaveable lid. If the lasagna piece is too wide or thick, Ill...
Making a Personalized Mobile?
Instead of using a wire hanger, Id pick up a wooden embroidery hoop from a craft store. You can paint the wood to match. You can also get a size that fits your space. Ive seen some mobiles where theres a very large hoop, with smaller hoops hanging below it...
Donating Embroidered Crib Blankets?
Hi there - Good for you! I crochet blankets and donate them to my local chapter of Project Linus - www.projectlinus.org. You can go online and check to see if theres a chapter near you. Besides crocheted blankets, they also accept knit, quilted and sewn blankets...
