Authentic Dixie Dresser?
Not a dresser, but heres what a federal-style buffet looks like after chalk painting it. I painted over the drawer pulls and topped it with a piece of granite. It photographs a bit darker than it really is. It was in my grandparents house as long as I can remember...
Value of Curtis Mathes TV/Stereo Console?
We had a Curtis Mathis console TV we bought in 1982. We went through I dont know how many cable boxes, video, and DVD players. It was still working, but the color had faded. When we got a big flat screen, I covered the old TV with a cloth and put the new one...
Looking for S.A. Maxwell Wallpaper?
Unfortunately, I can''t help with the wallpaper, but I once had the same problem with a small bathroom. I'''d papered it with cream-colored wallpaper with pink roses. Then we redid the bath/shower area, and it exposed a large area that needed to be covered...
Recycling Plastic Lids And Small Spray Bottles
We give our cats one can of wet food every day, along with dry food. After the can is open, we divide it in half, and then divide that between the two of them, evening and morning. I found that the lid from nuts such as peanuts or cashews fits perfectly on...
Auto Registration Didn't Come In The Mail?
Try going to the Nevada state vehicle registration site. Youll need your vehicle information, license #, VIN. You should be able to register there and print out a temporary form. I register our cars on-line every year here in Texas. I hope this helps, but you...
Hairdresser Turned Hair Rose-gold Instead of Blonde?
I agree with all the other comments about the hairdresser fixing it or refunding you, but you might try some setting mousse with a little color. I lighten my own hair, and if I leave it on for a minute too long, it will be more yellow than blonde. When this...
Surviving a Scam
I think, after we reach a certain age, we get put on these lists and scammers hope were not savvy enough to recognize a scam. I get Medicare, credit cards, car warranty, and others just about every day. The robocalls try to sound like a real person, but Ive...
Helping A Dog In Pain?
Ive never had to use one, but I know there are vet chiropractors. Maybe your regular vet could recommend one.
Suggestions for Library Crafts?
Check out Kelly Barlow Creations on youtube. She has some really cute ideas.
Kitten Nursing on Puppy?
It sounds like the kitten was taken away from his mother too soon. You might try getting a kitten bottle and giving him the special kitten milk thats available at the grocery store. Definitely DO NOT give him regular cows milk! I bought the bottle from Amazon...
Value of Porcelain Peter Pan Doll?
Ebay has several porcelain figurines listed for $10 to $30, but it doesnt look like people are buying them. Companies will call things like this collectible, but then they make hundreds of them, which means the value isnt that good.
Giving Cash in a Candy Storybook
I have always put Storybooks in my husbands, sons, and DILs stockings. Theyre too old to get cash, obviously, but I sometimes do lottery scratch-offs, so I might do this. I got a Lifesaver Sweet Storybook back in 6th grade (1962), and I was so happy. I had...
Giving Cash in a Candy Storybook
When my son and DIL were still young enough to get cash, Id put it in some tiny packages and hang them on the tree. After they opened their rather small gifts (they were being SO polite), I told them there MIGHT be something else for them on the tree. Our tree...
Sourdough Cinnamon Muffins
Thank you! I read the recipe 3 times, and while Im getting old, I dont think Im THAT old! Im not supposed to eat much bread/carbs (diabetes), but Im looking forward to making these.
Sourdough Cinnamon Muffins
Well, I just made them and they are great, but how many eggs and how much milk? I used one egg and about 1/2 cup of milk. I checked a bunch of muffin recipes in my old reliable Better Homes & Gardens Cookbook, and there was anything from no milk to a whole...
Microwave Plate Repair/Replacement?
If you have a local Habitat for Humanity store, you might check there. I use a microwave turntable plate from an old microwave as a platter for potlucks. When I replace my present microwave, Ill be sure to keep the plate, too.
Pinto Bean Brownies
Ive made black bean brownies several times, and my husband says theyre the best brownies ever. I use a brownie mix and one can of black beans, drained, and then add water to that.
How to Replace a Clock Movement
Ive found clock movements at Michaels, too. Replacing one was a good time to change the color of a round wooden clock. It was yellow, which didnt go with the colors of the room, so I put a blue wash on it with blue acrylic paint, which I then wiped off. Looks...
How to Replace a Clock Movement
When I replaced the movement in a round, flat wooden clock, I decided to change the color a little. It was yellow, but my bathroom is mostly gray and shades of blue. I put a wash of blue acrylic on the face, let it sit for a minute and then wiped most of it...
Frugality And A Question Of Morals
I dont think Id cash the check. Ive never seen something like this that didnt come with strings attached. I used to donate to a charitable organization until I found out it was taking in millions of dollars and only helping maybe 200 kids. Ive got enough of...
Helping Your Foot Health
My 40th birthday present was an electric treadmill, and within 3 months, I had plantar fasciitis in both feet. I went to several doctors, but I wouldnt let them give me a shot. My husband got it, too, and he did let the doctor give him a shot, which worked...
Finding a Dimensions Cross Stitch Pattern?
Theres are Facebook pages about cross stitch. You might post there and see if somebody can help.
Adding Alcohol to Flushable Wipes?
If youre just using them for quick cleanups why not just add water? I dont see why you couldnt add alcohol, but whatever you add, dont flush them. They stop up plumbing.
Child's Spring Floral Artwork
When my son was in kindergarten, he was constantly bringing home artwork. We had folding doors in front of our washer/dryer in the kitchen, so I used them for a gallery. Ive seen framed artwork from children thats as good, in my opinion, as some of the pieces...
You Don't Have to Kneel to Pray
What a great story! I grew up on a farm, too, but I never had the nerve to reach under the chickens. I was just sure theyd peck me.
Cleaning Cat Urine off a Bathroom Wall?
Id try pouring hydrogen peroxide on the spots. I dont think it would bleach paint or wallpaper, but check an inconspicuous spot first. Or, make a paste with baking soda and water and use it like soap.
Stick to Solid Color Purses
I love the look of patterned clothes, but I know that what looks good on a hanger may not look good on me. So, I started only buying solid colored clothes years ago. Sometimes Ill let a muted pattern get by.
Removing a Bad Odor in a Handmade China Cabinet?
Years ago, we bought an antique wardrobe, and when we got it home, it reeked of tobacco. We think the previous owner used it as a humidor. We scrubbed the inside, but it still smelled. Wed planned to use it to hang my husbands shirts, but decided against it...
Unknown Bug Bites?
I live in Texas, and chiggers are bad from late May to early August. While these do look like chigger bites, Id be very surprised if they were, since its winter. They might be fleas or scabies.
Don't Abbreviate the Year 2020
We went from writing 75-80 checks a month to one a month when I started paying everything on-line and using a debit card for groceries, etc. Now, we even do the church pledge through on-line, since were still sheltering in place and not going to church. I figure...
Removing Blood Stains on a Quilt?
Are you hesitant to wash the quilt in cold water? Ive never had any problems getting blood stains out if I soak something in cold water and wash it right away. Stain Stick is good for that, too. We did have a guest last year who got blood on our sheets (after...
Finding Birthday Gift Help for Low Income Families?
Do you have any thrift stores nearby? They might have some inexpensive toys. I know Saturday is approaching, but perhaps you could hit a garage sale on Friday and find something. I know how frustrating it is when you cant buy for the people you love, and this...
Quiet Time Play Tins for Children
This is very similar to the way my sons preschool taught the kids the sounds each letter makes. A tin or box with an A on top would have small items that started with A, apple, B, baby, etc.
Growing Plants in Water?
A lot of cuttings dont need to be started in water. Things like wandering jew and baby (or mouse-ear) jew can be stuck in the dirt and will grow just fine. I have purple jew ground-cover growing outside that I started from one cutting over 5 years ago, and...
Help: I Live in a Craft Room!
So cute! When we built our house, I asked for a craft/sewing room. I dont spend as much time as Id like to in it, but when I can, its like therapy. I have an old stereo and play my favorite CDs. If I finish all the projects I have, plus all the books I want...
Advice to Help Quit Biting Nails?
Start polishing your nails, no matter how short they are. See if that doesnt make biting them less satisfying. Put on a new coat of polish every day, even if its clear. Clear will be less noticeable than color, and after a few weeks, your new nails will be...
Getting Mom to Show You How to Shave?
Be sure to coat your legs with the shaving cream from just above your knees down to your ankles. You could also use hair conditioner. Start at the top and shave gently downward. Youre less likely to cut yourself if you shave down rather than up. Rinse off the...
Introducing a Kitten to the Resident Cat?
Keep telling her that you love her and shes not going anywhere. How does the kitten react to her? Ive introduced a kitten to a year-old cat a couple of times, and usually the kitten wont leave the older one alone until it gives up and accepts it. Give her lots...
Kitchen Towel Rod for the Refrigerator?
I found magnetic curtain rods at Bed, Bath & Beyond to use on our metal doors. (I didnt want to drill holes in the metal.) They are adjustable, and they might work on your fridge.
Remembering The Right Lid for a Container
I do this with a Sharpie or a Marks-a-Lot. Seems like these containers all have different shaped lids. I wish the companies would make them interchangeable. I use a light-blue or green one for sliced lemons, thats easy to spot in the fridge. I like these containers...
Jodi's Christmas Day Lasagna
I served this on Christmas Eve, and I figured out that we had 10 good-sized servings out of this recipe. Ive promised my husband that Ill make it again for this birthday in April. (Were too old to eat it very often anymore.)
Home Remedies for Discomfort from an Eyelid Infection?
When I had a sty on my eyelid, I asked my father-in-law, an optometrist, what to do. He told me to boil water and then add about a teaspoon of boric acid to the water. Then, after the water cooled a bit, make a warm compress and hold it on my eye for about...
Procrastinator
This old car has been sitting in a field next to our old downtown area. Rumor has it that it belonged to Bonnie and Clyde, and when it ran out of gas, they just left it. Im not sure I believe that, but theres no telling how long its been there. Ive never gone...
Repairing Old Figurines
I think Id be hesitant to put the figurines in the oven, but that would have worked for the angel wings, since they were dry before I glued them on. The halo and the foot had to be stuck to the figurines. I wanted to use only things I already had, such as the...
Write Contract Before Getting Married
This is an excellent idea. And if there is a significant amount of money or property involved, a pre-nup is a good idea. While my husband and I didnt write up a contract, we did take a class through our church called Total Marriage, and we had to write down...
Bread Pan Stuck in Bread Maker?
I got one of the original bread machines, Panasonic, when they first came out over 30 years ago. We used it almost daily, and I wore out the bucket bread pan. The machine itself still worked fine, and Id replaced the paddle, but it was just worn out. I called...
Bread Pan Stuck in Bread Maker?
Oh, and Id probably try spraying WD40 around the bottom where its stuck. WD40 can work wonders sometimes.
Value of a Vintage Sideboard?
Perhaps you can have an antique dealer appraise it for you, or take a stroll through an antique mall and see if anything looks similar. I have a vintage buffet that I think is Federal style. I believe one of my uncles bought it for my grandparents in the late...
Middle School Halloween Dance Ideas?
Youtube Halloween music. Monster Mash comes to mind, of course. If theres enough room, maybe you could make a mini-haunted house. Id go for scares, but no blood or gore, but thats just me.
Receiving Social Security Survivor Benefits?
If for some reason you cant go to your local SS office, heres something else you could do: If you have a Social Security question, Tom Margenau has the answer. Contact him at thomas.margenau@comcast.net.
Save Money By Brewing Coffee
Since my husband doesnt drink coffee and I only drink one cup a day, I make cold-brewed coffee using a Toddy that Ive had for over 40 years. I get the French Market coffee with chicory. After putting the whole can of coffee in the Toddy canister (large filter...
School Fundraiser Ideas?
How about a Penny Drive? Years ago, I was in charge of a school supply fund raiser. I had a room full of packages in my living room, and I had the list for each grade, K through 7. Over several days, I pulled all the packages together (after working all day...
Using an Old Upright Freezer for Storage?
If it has a latch and could be a danger to kids, be sure to take care of that before anything. Seems like they stopped making those 40-50 years ago and the top or door can be opened by pushing from the inside. Keep a box of baking soda in it to keep it smelling...
Removing Sharpie from a Computer Screen?
You might try covering a little of the mark with a dry-erase marker and see if it will rub off and take the Sharpie mark with it.
Bella The Munchkinator'(Yellow Lab)
My son got a dog for his 4th birthday who was half golden retriever, quarter lab, and quarter shepherd. He was nearly white, too. I was doing my masters thesis on F. Scott Fitzgerald, so we named him Scottie. He was a sweet dog, and we still miss him. He was...
5 Week Old Kitten With Eye Discharge Not Eating?
Our grocery store sells kitten milk in the cat food aisle. Ive given it to our cats when they were little. I bought a canister of powdered kitten milk on Amazon last year, and the cats wouldnt touch it. They loved the kitten milk from the store.
Protect Your Checking Account Information
We had to open a completely new checking account last year, after having the same # for over 40 years. We noticed a small charge that we couldnt identify in another state. The bank took care of it. When it happened a second time, we had to change everything...
Protect Your Checking Account Information
Our bank has taken care of late charges when the payment got there late, (even though Id paid it in plenty of time through them). Once I tried paying bills on-line, I never wanted to go back to writing checks. We used to run about 75 checks a month through...
Treating a Kitten with Eye Discharge?
You could very gently wash his eye with a warm, soft wash cloth, but if its not better right away, get him to the vet. Try giving him water and kitten milk (NOT cows milk!) with an eyedropper. He looks so little. It sounds like the other one might have kennel...
Agencies That Help the Elderly Get Household Items?
See if the city where she lives has a mission-type place. Two cities near me have places called Mission Arlington and Irving Cares. They have all kinds of household supplies, furniture, and food for needy people. Weve had just the opposite problem recently...
Water Dispenser Not Working on Refrigerator?
Check youtube. They have all kinds of helpful videos, and when our dishwasher stopped draining we were able to fix it without calling a plumber. Same with our icemaker.
Hair Breaking After Home Perm?
My hair is curly, but when it gets too long, its time to smooth it a little. Ill run the hair dryer over it for a few seconds, then Ill quickly roll it all over with the biggest velcro rollers I could find. Then Ill use the hair dryer for just a second on each...
Identifying Small Brown Oval Bugs?
Looks like a roly-poly. Does it curl up into a ball if you touch it? If it is, just sweep it up and throw it outside.
Value of a Victrola Console Stereo System?
I doubt its valuable at all, but its time for you to stand up to your step-dad. Give him a deadline to pick it up or tell him youre going to get rid of it on a e-waste day. Or put it on the curb on trash day. Or a local church rummage sale. Its not fair or...
Removing Dye Transfers from Clothing?
Ive done this a few times over the years, and if its any consolation, the dye will eventually fade. Try the things that people have suggested and see if you cant make the stains go away. Stain Stick might help. Dont dry, as people have said, but youll find...
Dog Won't Eat After Being Spayed?
Give her another few hours. When Ive had major surgery, I didnt feel like eating for a couple of days, sometimes more. When my kitty Starr was spayed, the vet gave me pain meds to give her. They might have an effect on her appetite if youre giving them to her...
Treating a Rash in Skin Folds?
You might have a yeast infection. (I didnt think we could get yeast infections on other parts of the body, either.) Better get to a doctor if its at all possible. If not, use athletes foot powder. Theres a brand called Silka that I use all the time, and Amazon...
Value of Encyclopedia Britannica?
You can check ebay, but chances are, you wont get any takers. You might try checking with a teacher to see if he/she wants them for the classroom. I see a lot of crafts using old books on youtube and pinterest. Everything is on-line now, and people arent using...
Be Careful Using Vending Machines and Debit Cards
Ive been there, too, so its a good idea to check your bank account on-line daily like you did. We have overdraft protection now, but when we were younger and more broke, there would be times when we were down to pennies in our bank account before payday. If...
Re-dyeing Hair?
Try Fanciful hair styling mousse with color. I get it at my local Sally Beauty Supply. It will wash out, so if you dont like it, you wont be stuck. I highlight my hair, but if I leave the highlighter on even a couple of minutes too long, it will be too yellow...
Frugal Fitness
Ive been using Leslie Sansones Walk at Home DVDs for years, and there are several youtubes also. She has 1, 2, 3 and more mile walks. Because theres carpeting in front of my TV, I put down a large piece of cardboard to keep my walking shoes from catching on...
Remedy for Pain from New Dentures?
When I had pain from a tooth that needed a root canal, but I couldnt get in to my dentist right away, I remembered an old tip from my grandmother that my mother told me about. She said if a baby was teething, to rub whiskey on its gums. So I started putting...
Summer Reading for Kids and Adults
We always, on the last day of school during my sons elementary and early junior high years, headed to the library and loaded up on books for us both. Then, in the afternoon, wed go to the coolest place in the house and Id read to him until he fell asleep, and...
Electric Lights and Fan Turning Off and On?
Ive watched too many ghost stories or paranormal tales on youtube to answer this!
Removing Yellow Discoloration from White Pants?
Liquid Cascade will bleach out most stains, but it will weaken the fabric. My sons BF had a white chefs coat that was filthy, and hed been washing it in hot water. When I told him it should be cold only, he said, But its whites! I told him that meant sheets...
Frigidaire Ice Maker Stopped Working After Changing Filter?
Our ice maker stopped working because it was frozen up. We removed it (check youtube--its usually pretty easy) and set it outside until it completely thawed out. When we put it back it worked fine. A few years later, we repeated the process, and when it didnt...
Differing Views on Snacking Before Meals?
I think it depends on the child. I could give my son a peanut butter sandwich before supper and hed still eat everything and try to take my food away from me. And then two hours later, hed be rummaging through the fridge for a snack. Ive tried to diet most...
Removing Pumpkin Soup Stain on Wool Sweater?
Whatever you do, use cold water from now on. Warm water might set the stain or cause the garment to shrink. Like Judy said, try Stain Stick, which I have to buy off Amazon, since my store doesnt carry it anymore. Rub it in well and let it set for 2-3 days and...
Removing Pumpkin Soup Stain on Wool Sweater?
My husbands favorite sweater said Lay flat to dry, so I put a towel on the table. This is what I found the next morning. (Describe Your Image Here)
Removing Pumpkin Soup Stain on Wool Sweater?
Thank you! Thats my Starr and Harvey, who came to us just over a year ago, after being taken care of for 8 weeks by a kitten rescue. My husband cant complain about them--hes the one who sent me the picture to see if I wanted them. His brother is a vet and the...
Coloring Short Hair?
I put highlights in my short, light brown hair, and even though the instructions said to leave the lightening mixture on for 15-25 minutes, Ive found that 13 minutes gave me the desired color. Anything longer was just too yellow, and Id have to use styling...
Prevent Toddler from Falling Off Bed
We transitioned our son to his big boy bed by having him sleep on a love seat with the cushions on the floor beside him. That way, if he rolled off, he wouldnt be hurt and more than once I found him asleep on the cushions. He hadnt even waked up.
Wallace (Kitten)
Hes precious! Bless your daughter for picking him up and bringing him to you, and bless you for taking such good care of him. Hell make somebody a great companion. Our two kitties who were raised by a kitten rescue are now over a year old, and they are the...
Swim Party Ideas?
The important thing is: What does your daughter want to do? Kids that age may balk at planned activities. Is your pool set up to play water volleyball or games with floaties? Be sure to have an adult or two to watch the pool. Even kids that age can get into...
11 Week Old Kitten Is Nursing on People?
I have year-old kittens who were feral or abandoned when they were just a couple of days old. (Starr won a contest here a few months ago.) She still likes to knead and suckle a shawl I keep on the couch next to me. I wash it every few days, of course. Poor...
Fix for Hair Dye Disaster?
I once bleached my naturally curly hair too much and I looked like a dandelion. I started trying to get my natural dark blonde back and went from nearly black to a strawberry blonde, which I liked, but I found that even permanent hair color will wash out. Still...
Social Security Survivor Benefits Paid to Teens?
Contact thomas.margenau@comcast.net. Hes a SS expert who worked for them for 32 years. He writes a newspaper column and answers a lot of questions. Or, contact your local SS office.
Re-dyeing Hair?
Id recommend you give your hair a rest, a few weeks, and even get it cut, before trying to redye it. Meanwhile, see if you can find some Roux Fanci-Full Color Styling Mousse in a darker color. Its a setting-type mousse that washes out. I get it at a local Sallys...
Treating a Bubble on My Dog's Head?
I had both and cat and a dog develop growths/cysts like this. First the cat developed one on her eyelid and I had the vet remove it. Then she got one, right on top of her head. I drained it myself a few times, but it would fill up again. Finally, I tied a thread...
Shop After Easter Clearance
Ive found that buying ready-made pillows on sale like this is cheaper than buying the plain pillows. I recover them with my own fabric. Ive got some pillows that have been through several different colors and patterns as I changed couches and chairs.
