Preventing Static Cling
a natural remedy, hang your static-y clothing in the bathroom when taking a shower, have a humdifier in your house
Leaving Crockpots on When You Aren't at Home?
I have left my crockpot on while at work all day and as long as there is plenty of liquid in it, its fine. A low setting is best so it doesnt boil over. If you have left it while you were at home with no problems, I would not worry about an older one being...
Crafts Made With Small Mirrors?
How small are the mirrors? You can mosaic with them onto a flower pot or a flat stepping stone along with other small tiles or glass beads. I have used super glue to fasten the items and then used tile grout (directions are on the container) to finish it. I...
Burnt Burner Covers?
I have done this too! I tried a baking soda paste (baking soda and a little water mixed together) and rubbed it on, let it sit for an hour or so and much of the stain came off. I tried toothpaste, too and that worked a little, but I still did not get the stains...
Juice Box Purse Pattern?
here is a link to get you started http://henriettashandbags.com/koolaid-purse.html I have made lots of these, they are fun! Just wish I had somebody to drink all the Koolaid! Once you make one you can think of all kinds of variations, I actually have one now...
Dealing With Emotions After Quitting Smoking?
EXERCISE!!! They have found that excercise is one of the most effective natural ways in dealing with depression and anxiety related to quitting smoking. There may also be some support at your local hospital, university or menatl health center, the tobacco agencies...
Uses for Bacon Grease
Wow, this site is really frugal. Some things are OK to throw away, like bacon grease. And since dogs are carnivores, isnt some meat OK for them? I typically give my dog 4 small bites of whatever meat we are having for dinner and mix it with her dry food, she...
Recipes Using Soy Nuts?
You could try mixing them in a trail mix with dried fruits, raisins, chocolate chips, or whatever you like. You could also try them as a substitute for baked goods that call for peanuts. Good luck, I have tried them and I liked them, maybe they are an acquired...
Make Your Own Butterfly Feeder
I love your mosaic work and putting the two pieces together like that is really creative! Thanks for the great idea WYOKirsta
Removing Glitter From Hair?
I was a preschool teacher for many years and got glitter in my own hair many times. The only way I could get it out was to wash with shampoo several times until it all came out. The shampoo helps and kind of sticks the glitter to it. I am not sure if anything...
Playing Card Handbag
thanks for the great idea, I cannot wait to try it. I love making things like that
My Eggs Were Frozen?
I dont think that they would hurt you if you ate them, I just think that they would not be the same, and probably not work to fry
Removing Wallpaper in a Manufactured Home?
The wall paper in my manufactured home was not wall paper but actually part of the wall board itself!! If I were to remove it the dry wall would actually start peeling. I invented my own way to texturize the walls so I could paint. In one room I used joint...
Help Dealing With Depression?
Hello Gina, I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Wyoming. I would reccommend that you go to a therapist. That is the very first and most important step. If they are a competent therapist they can present to you many options with or without medication and...
Lucas (Lost During Hurricane Rita)
Your story is very touching. I am sorry for your loss and hope that in your own time you can open your heart again to another pet.
Cutting Patterns with Ginger (Cat)
Pretty Kitty! My cats are very crafty also, I am a stamper and I left out an ink pad and found kitty toes all over my craft table!
Pet Roly-Poly (Pill Bug)?
my sister use to collect them, they never seemed to live very long. I would feed them the veggies you dont want to eat for supper!
Cigarette Smoke Stains on Drapes?
My mother in law told me to use vinegar and hot water? But I have never tried it
Dog Fur Problems
I have a long haired dog and the best thing I found was a Undercoat Rake. You have to use it outside but it works wonderful. I think it only cost about $5 and I have already saved that in the energy and time it would take to vacuum all that hair!
Roxy (Shetland Sheepdog)
I also have a sheltie (Magic) but she is the double merle variety and because of this type of breeding she is deaf. She barks at things she sees or when she wants my attention. I love her energy and like Roxy she is a very happy dog!
Cat Scratching Furniture?
Double sided tape worked for my cat as well. He did not like the feel of it. That worked until we got another cat who has a tape fetish and removes the tape from the chair so his brother can scratch! double trouble
Uses for Two Sided Tape
I taped the spots on a chair where my cat was scratching, he hated to touch the tape!
Uses for Empty Babywipe Containers?
Marker Storage! with the flat sqarish ones, take the lids off of baby wipe container. Pour plaster of paris into the container, before this sets place marker lids (holes facing up) into the plaster of paris. Let it dry. Place markers into their lids. Now preschoolers...
What Are Your Favorite Links?
http://www.freecraftz.com/ http://henriettashandbags.com/koolaid-purse.html http://www.recipezaar.com/ google.com
What Are Your Favorite Links?
After reading this post a couple weeks ago I went to www.Paperbackswap.com It is wonderful! I have saved over $32 on books and since my husband and I are avid readers I can get a new book whenever I want! They have over 600,000 books listed and if they dont...
Smoothie Recipes?
I like the fruity ideas, I also like to add some oats to any fruit smoothie for some fiber
Free Purse Patterns?
the craftster.org site is great, thanks so much for sharing! I have started to make my own purses because the ones in the stores are so expensive and I have always had to settle for what I wanted! Thanks, SEW ON! WYOkrista
Uses For Shower Curtains?
I had a friend who actually made a sun dress out of a shower curtain, not a fabric one either, a PLASTIC one, it was for a party we had. It was very unique and quite the conversation starter!
Uses for Old Tiles
Bust them up and make mosaics, if the tiles are white you can use colored grout! You can mosaic just about anything, too....
Chewbacca (Shetland Sheepdog)
Cute dog! I adopted a sheltie about 6 weeks ago and she has one brown eye and one eye is about 1/3 blue!
Need Tips on Using Liquid Fabric Softener?
Liquid fabric softener may be contributing to problems in the front loading washing machines becuase it may contribute to a build up that leads to mold and mildew growing in the machine. There is a huge string of posts under stinky towels? where we are trying...
