Jobs for Kids?
You may not be able to pet sit but, you can walk dogs.you can offer 1/2 hour slots or 1 hour slots. My grandson did very well at this. My other grandson offered poop scooping. You can offer once a week (charging more) or several times a week which is preferred...
Sore Finger Nails?
I used to work in a machine shop and was the only female running machines. My hands were in oil constantly and my skin used to crack and bleed. Nothing helped. One of the guys told me to try krazy glue. It worked freat! It didnt hurt when I applied it and you...
Getting Christmas Help for Teenagers in New Jersey?
I am am ELK. Contact your local BPOE (Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks) We help families. Also, most lodges do a free Thanksgiving dinner for families and singles. A lot of people are alone for the holidays and its a place to be welcomed. There is no...
18 Month Old Wants Bottle During Night?
I dont believe in taking the night bottle from a child. I never took it from my son but I did change it to water only. If he woke up, it was there for comfort but there wasnt any type of sugar in it. I put it in his bed right after he fell asleep so when he...
Freeze Stew Meat Before Cutting
Thats a good idea. However, if you dont have time to freeze you can use scissors. I have a pair that I use only for meats. Works like a charm and you dont even need to dirty a cutting board.
Cleaning Clothes That Have Yellowed?
I used to wear white uniforms. The best way to brighten and clean is to run through the washer with Lestoil. Then youll have to wash again to get the smell out. Works wonderfully.
Budgie Has Stopped Talking and Beak Has Changed Color?
First, your little budgie is a male. The part of his nose that turned blue is called the cere.. If it is blue, violet or shades of, this maens he is a male. If the cere is beige, brown or sort of fleshie colored, it is a female. The rest of the beak is called...
What Breed is My Dog?
I have no clue but he isadorable! Makes ya want to just reach out and snuggle with him.
Care Credit For Expensive Vet Bills?
Do you have a PetCo store in your area? You should give them a call as the PetCos here do clinics on Saturdays for shots. If they dont do it, they may know of a clinic in your area.
Old Medicine Bottles?
I dont know that you can earn a lot of money with pill bottles they do however, have uses. We run a bird rescue and toys are very expensive. I sometimes use the bottles as foot toys for the smaller guys. I put plastic pony beads inside so it makes a rattle...
Repairing Carpet?
I have not tried this but read about it and it seems like it would work. You brush your carpet to get the pile from it. Then you use a glue to put on the lines and fill them with the pile. Might be worth a try?? Diane
Maggie (Golden Retriever Mix)
Isnt it amazing how one mans trash IS another mans TREASURE??? We run a rescue for exotic birds and there are so many wonderful pets out there that are just waiting to love someone. Maggie is beautiful! Thank you and others like you that realize how wonderful...
White Blouse Now Dingy Gray?
A trick nurses and doctors use to keep their whites white is to wash in Lestoil. It brings the uniforms back to bright white. You will have to wash a second time to get the smell out but it should work fine. I also use it on my husbands work clothes about once...
Fixing a Scratched Wall?
A trick used to hide holes from wall hangings is to fill with white toothpaste. you could sculpt it before it dries and then add color once its hard. The trick would be in matching the color. You might want to ask your landlord what color the paint is. You...
Cleaning Levelor Blinds?
When I had blinds, my husband designed a cleaning tube for me... He took a length of PVC pipe and glued an end cap on one end and we did a screw cap on the end we needed to open. Simply close your blind (not tight) and put it in the tube. add your cleaner, vinegar...
My Parakeet Is Gagging Herself?
Your parakeet is showing signs of love. They do regurgitate or (gurge) to show affection. That is how they feed their young and will even feed one another. Ive seen a bird nurse a mate back to health by feeding. We run a rescue for domestic and exotic birds...
Cocoa Butter for Eczema?
I have had eczema for 42 years. I think Ive had every treatment under the sun including perscription creams, soaks and even ultra violet rays. My excema was confined to my hands which was a nightmare. Even to pick up a cup, my hands would crack and bleed. The...
My Parakeet Is Gagging Herself?
Parakeets do NOT need grit. Pet stores will sell it to you but it can actually cause health problems. We have 160 birds here at the rescue and only TWO of them are given grit (gravel). They are doves and should have it. Diane Lazickis Bird House & Rescue, Inc...
Gift Note Ideas?
I wanted to share with someone special this holiday season and there you were. Know that you have a secret special friend. MERRY CHRISTMAS or HAPPY HOLIDAY, however you want to end.
Freezing Oranges?
I used to peel and section oranges and lay flat in a sealed baggie to freeze. In the summer, I would give my grandchildren frozen orange sections instead of popsicles. They loved them and it was a lot healthier for them. Make sure they are seedless.
Removing Poster Paint from Skin?
I would try cold cream. I would also advise the pre school that THEY should clean up the children before sending them home.. I know that I would be upset picking up a blue baby.....
