Recipes Using Zucchini
Maybe you have a bumper crop of zucchini. If so, congratulations. I discovered a great way to use zucchini and quite a bit at a time as I made the best of my rapidly growing zucchinis. This is provided you have a juicer tho. I juiced zucchinis, added some canned...
Housetraining an Older Dog?
My husband bought me a dog that had lived for the first 4 years of her life in a basement kennel. She had never even been outside as the vet came to their house for shots and stuff. She didnt have a clue about house training or even playing, the poor little...
Using Less Oil in a Skillet
That still sounds like a bunch of oil. Professional cooks and those of us who learn from them know to heat up our pan first, then add oil and heat it up before putting any food in it. And no, I dont use non stick cookware--it sucks. Ham, unless it is fat free...
Ice Cube Trays Are Not Just For Ice Anymore
Great ideas. Thanks. I have also pureed fruit from the bargain bin to use for smoothies. Especially bananas with a little lemon juice. Even considerd making some homemade dips or dibs which are bite sized chocolate covered ice cream. Never got around to it...
Diapers For Very Little Dogs?
I am not sure why you would want diapers for a dog. They might be useful for an older dog or one with a problem. Chances are if you put a diaper on him he is likely to think its a toy and end up either hurting himself or swallowing something that is not good...
Fold Up Kennel For Obsessive Chewers
Jack Russells have a LOT of energy and need to know whose boss. A lot of wrecking and and chewing problems even in adult dogs is caused by lack of exercise and mental stimulation. I dont know how old your dog is now or the size of her kennell but you should...
Fold Up Kennel For Obsessive Chewers
I think what people arent understanding about crate training, whether for chewing, house training habits or whatever that poeple, children and adults learn through trial and error. So as long as the dog is in the crate, he does not have opportunity to do things...
Dog Vomits Everything But Liquids?
Sorry to hear about your poor baby. Hopefully your vet can fix this or consider seeing another vet. There is a product you can get from the vet. Its in a tube, has lots of great nutrition and apparently tastes yummy for dogs. Its very rich and expensive and...
Newborn Kitten Eyes Not Opening?
If it was me, without access to a vet I would be gently bathing his eyes with warm water and a light cotton swab. Unless you know someone with more experience. Google some. You may find what you need. Kittens are amazingly tough little creatures. The best nutrition...
Grinding Boards For A Pellet Stove?
Not something I would even consider doing as your pellet burning stove is created and designed to burn commercially prepared pellets and the money you think you are saving on pellets will mean nothing if you have a house fire or wreck your stove.
Dog Depressed After Getting a New Puppy?
Love and time hon. Think how you might feel in that situation. Maybe Dusty needs some quality time with you, without the puppy, a few special walks maybe with just the two of you. Or even spend some time outside with just Dusty. And let him develop his relationship...
Finding a Date Online?
I met a wonderful man on a dating site. I think it was Kiss.com. Not that it matters much which site it is. We emailed each other and played Yahoo Euchre for awhile. After about 3 months of emails, euchre and a half dozen phone calls he surprised me by flying...
Wine Bottle Lights?
Every Christmas I fill a gallon glass jar with Christmas balls, tinsel and a string of tiny Christmas lights. Then I stuff some green wrapping paper in the top and plug in the lights. Heres a wine bottle version for you:
DO NOT USE Pine Sol For Fleas?
I have lived all my life with dogs and only recently moved to a place where there are fleas. Had never even seen them up till now. One of the first things I discovered was that vet provided remedies are somewhat toxic. Well they have to be if they are going...
Keeping Clothes White In Well Water?
Years ago with our old wringer washer my Mom used to do the white clothes first and have the wash water as hot as possible. I have also used Calgon water softener crystals with great success and Iron Out is really great for things that have alrerady yellowed...
Keeping An Outdoor Dog Warm In Winter?
I agree that it might be a better idea to wait awhile before getting a dog. A dog is a living breathing member of the family and to just keep it in a garage to play with it when you feel like it isnt doing the dog any favors. I know youre not responsible for...
Keeping Preteens Entertained In Summer?
Oh to be a kid again and have the whole day to play! What sweetness! Sure he will be pleased if you want to play something with him and thats fine for some times but of course you have your own things to do too. I dont recall ever being bored as a kid. If we...
What are my dog's chances?
So sorry to hear about Bibble. Any updates? I know breeders who wont even let you into their kennels. Several reasons; either they dont want you to see the actual conditions they are being raised under--or they are actually concerned about people bringing diseases...
Rex (Green Iguana)
Hes Gorrrgeous! I mean SHE. I mean.... Bless you and your family and this amazing beast. It must be such a challenge because finding info to continue to fill his needs is not as easy as for those of us who share our lives with dogs, cat and birds. I used to...
Bargain Frozen Bananas
Sounds delish! Several years ago a new supermarket opened up in our area and they sold bananas for something ridiculous like 9 cents a pound. And yes, they were quality bananas, not the dark spotty ones. Over the weeks the price went up to 12, 14, 19 and so...
Hannah And Her Kee-Kee
Aww how sweet. Yes, gentleness with animals is the best thing to teach her. Not only will it give her a great start as an animal lover but will minimize the risk of someone getting hurt. When I got my kitten Simba, he was all claws when someone picked him up...
Dog Peeing on Rugs?
It only takes 2 weeks or less to potty train a dog. But keep in mind that these 2 weeks require a lot of dilegence from you. Watch him, watch him, watch him, when he shows signs of wanting to go potty, take him outside. You havent said if he is a puppy or not...
Kittens in a Paint Tray
Great article Joseph. I am of the clan that thinks cats should be allowed to go outside. I have a swinging cat/dog door. Yes, it is more dangerous outside, theres no doubt in that. But for those who keep their cats strictly inside there is a real concern that...
VCR Not Working on a TV/VCR Combo?
Several years ago we bought a cord and little switch box to hook a DVD player up to an old floor model TV. It cost about $60. And since the old floor model was so reliable we thought it was worth the money. Still the new flat screen TV was so much easier to...
Solve Cat Problems with a Positive Attitude!
Great advice Leanne. Cats do scratch things naturally. Its a way of flaking off old tissue from their claws and stretching muscles. They need at least one scratching post, preferably close to where they wake up so they can wake up and stretch and scratch. Sounds...
Cats With Different Feeding Habits?
Yah, I would say separate bowls, different rooms even, so that Bingo knows there is always food there for him when hes hungry, maybe a room where Yoda isnt allowed to go. I think Bingo has been very tolerant about the newcomer that changed his life and his...
Repairing Carpet Dents?
Spot Bot works great if you happen to have one. Just set it over the dent. I love my Spotbot!
Cat Pooping In The Bath?
Cats will mark their territory with poop as well as peeing. Neutered or not. Only males in my opinion but I am not totally sure. Maybe something has happened to make your cat uneasy. You maynot have noticed but it might be a big deal for him. I had high hopes...
Taking a Puppy Outside?
Your puppy takes his cues from you. If you think its fun out in the rain--or at least act like it is, he will think so too. Spend the time with him that he needs now while he is learning and once he is grown he will be an easy care dog. Also if you have a veranda...
Crayon Candles
Thats a lovely looking candle. I wonder if you have burned it yet. Crayons do look great and add very nice color...but sadly they end up clogging the wick. And at this point I know no way of getting the crayon out of the wax if you do want to make a candle...
Lap Dog Recommendations?
Hi Beth. Dogs love you and and are loyal. Many people will say this breed or that breed is better but to me that sounds too much like saying Hispanics are better than Eskimos. Every dog even in different breeds and litters has their own personality. And there...
Reusing Extra Candle Wax
Soy wax melts well in the microwave but I wouldnt recommend melting parrafin wax in the microwave. Seriously. Rather try melting over hot water or in a very low oven and watch it closely no matter what.
10 Things You Can Do Right Now to Fight Global Warming
Sorry to disagree with you but the debate is definitely not over. The Report from Iron Mountain outlined what actions could be taken in the event that Peace broke out. War was such a huge economic blessing for people like the Rockefellers and the Rothchilds...
Keeping Puppy from Chewing Certain Items
My puppy chewed EVERYTHING. I just did my best to keep things I didnt want chewed out of her reach. She chewed right past Bitter Apple, Vicks and another thing I got from the vet. Having a puppy is like having a toddler in the house. You have to watch them...
Cholesterblock Reviews?
Im not a fan of cholesterol lowering medications. I dont think that cholesterol is the enemy, its just an indication that something is not working right in your body. So they may in fact lower your cholesterol but havent done anything to solve the original...
Burnt Rice in a Pan?
heat it up with a little water. Once it has boiled sprinkle on a liberal amount of baking soda. Let sit overnight. If it is a porcelain pan, the porcelain itself might by be burned and youre best to discard. Aluminum can be brought back to a shine by boiling...
Which is Safer: A Candle or a Candle Warmer?
Probably the warmer is safer but I think a burning candle is prettier. I have a coaster under my candle warmer and have left it on overnight. I wanted some wax melted by morning and didnt want to worry about whether I would scorch my desk so I put a thick coaster...
Laminate Flooring and Cats?
For what its worth, fixing your cat does not necessarily stop a spraying problem. Even neutered cats will spray if there are other cats outside. Sometimes but not always. My male didnt start spraying until about a year after he was fixed. And I think laminate...
Boston Terrier Barking?
Linda. I had my 4 year old Pom for a month before I heard her bark. She is just acclimatizing herself to new surroundings and isnt sure yet if its HER home. Susan, it sounds like your dog just discovered his voice. I agree with those who say to just let him...
Pit Bull Eating Grass?
Wheatgrass juice has a lot of vitamins and enzymes in it. It is a highly popular health food drink. Processed dog food isnt especially high in any kind of vitamins or anything else despite their commercials. I know its a big bone of contention among vets that...
Cheap Candle Snuffer
I just bend the wick over into the wax to put it out. Then it doesnt smoke at all. Of course I pop the wick back up right away so it cools and hardens straight for next time. I have an old nail file that works great---using the smooth metal handle end.
Pop Tabs as Wick Weights
Well, thats interesting! Pop tabs. I looked at one and wondered; how does she attach the wick? The tab is just flat. So what I did just now was to attach the wick with a tiny bit of silicone glue, which is what some candle makers use to attach the tabs to the...
Unique Christmas Gifts?
Last Christmas being really low on cash I made CD case calendars using family pictures. So it was time intensive and love intensive without being pricey. I bought the empty jewel cases at a dozen for 5 dollars I think. Now every month of the year my family...
What Can I Do With My Bent Nails?
stick some Tremclad or rust paint on them and turn when you need into handly dandly all purpose hooks around the house and garage. Put them in a paint can or coffee can, pour in some concrete, stir well so they are not all poking out, attach a hook and you...
