3D Hand Art
Great project to do with all my nieces and nephews at Thanksgiving. I am expected to be the crafty aunt and entertain the kids with something. This is on my list!
Christmas Dog Ornaments
Cute as a button! I make ornaments each Thanksgiving with my sisters grandchildren. This one is on the list for next year.
Orange Rainbow Tea Food and Decoration Ideas?
Pumpkin decorations are obvious. Pimento cheese stuffed celery sticks or open-faced pimento cheese sandwiches. For dessert try my recipe for Orange Fluff. 1 small box sugar-free orange Jello 1 small box sugar-free, fat-free vanilla instant pudding 1 small can...
Help With Home Repairs for Low Income Family?
If there is a local chapter of Habitat for Humanity, they may be able to provide help with the repairs. http://www.habitat.org/local
Cross Stitch Pattern for The Old Well of UNC?
Do you have a picture of the well that you like? If so, try this link to make your own pattern. http://www.myphotostitch.com/Make_Pattern/Make_Pattern.html
Easy Canapes
Flattened bread slices cut to fit muffin tins - what a great idea! I recently tried using canned biscuits in a similar way without success. I think the bread will work.
Chicken Scratch Prayer Quilt
The pictures are the only pattern I have. I have added six additional photos. My friend kept the quilt rolled up behind her neck the entire time she was in the hospital. She later said she knew it had helped her to heal. After she got home she hung the quilt...
Cleaning Porcelain Dolls?
Wrap the dolls carefully and securely in nylon net and then use your vacuum cleaner to suck the dust through the net. The net will hold the hair and feathers in place while the holes in the net will allow the dust to be removed. A similar method can be used...
Brussel Sprout Recipes?
This is my favorite Brussel Sprout Recipe Brussel Sprouts and Pasta 12 oz. spiral pasta 1 stick butter 1/3 cup pine nuts 1 medium onion, sliced 2 cloves garlic, sliced 1 lb. brussel sprouts 1/2 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. pepper 1/2 tsp. sage 1/4 tsp. thyme 1/3 cup...
Removing Labels from Plastic?
Hot water inside the container can be used to remove labels from plastic, metal, or glass. Most labels are heat sensitive, so fill container with very hot water, allow heat to penetrate the label and then begin to slowly peel the label away. Keep the label...
Using Remote Control with Curtis LCD Model 1924?
Is there a --/- button on the remote that looks like 3 dashes with a slash in between? If so, press this button once and you should be able to enter 2 digits. I hope this helps.
Freezing Zucchini Bread?
Before freezing the zucchini bread, I use an electric knife to slice the bread. That way it is ready to serve almost immediately out of the freezer. I dont have a vacuum food sealer, so after placing the wrapped bread inside a plastic bag, I remove as much...
Installing Self-Stick Tiles Over Ceramic Tiles?
I am not sure if this will work for you, but years ago I used adhesive back contact paper on the tile back splash in an apartment kitchen. Most of the tile was solid beige, but orange tiles were placed at random intervals. I found a striped contact paper that...
Keep No More Than 30 Tops
This makes so much sense! I am going to work on identifying the 20 to 23 tops I will wear to work in a single month. Right now I always seem to be wearing the same thing over and over again although I have 100 or more tops to choose from.
Recycling Window Curtain Packaging?
Like irisbird, I use them for organizing crafting and sewing items. One bag holds a variety of leftover trims and laces and another has zippers that were purchased on clearance for future use. Others are used to hold craft projects that are in process. One...
Clean Lint Trap To Improve Dryer Efficiency
I always remove the lint from the filter after every dryer load. However, this seemed like a good tip for additional cleaning and I finally tried it. After a gentle scrubbing with foam soap and brush, the regular removal of lint is much faster, easier, and...
Furoshiki: Japanese Wrapping Cloth
This is super environment friendly, functional, portable, adaptable, and with so many beautiful possibilities! I am going to have so much fun with this.
Hiding Places for Cash at Home
Thanks for the new ideas for hiding places. I once found more than $200 in a box of bandaids. The money had been there so long, I had forgotten I hid it there!
Preparing Zucchini for Use in Baking?
Wash zucchini and trim off blossom end. I keep the stem end on to use as a handle when grating unpeeled zucchini by hand. That way I never grate my fingers.
Paper Or Plastic Bags?
Many Church thrift stores will gladly reuse your paper, plastic, and cloth bags. I save every bag I get and regularly drop them off when I am visiting a thrift store. I never recycle newspapers either, those go to the thrift store as well. When I have collected...
Frozen Mocha Drinks With a Snow Cone Maker
I really like Frozen Hot Chocolate. In a blender, combine crushed ice, instant hot chocolate mix, and enough skim milk to produce blending action. Blend on high speed to puree the ice. Lift the edge of blender lid and release any air pockets with a spatula...
Choosing Ceiling Light Fixtures?
Remember to donate your old fixtures to the Habitat for Humanity ReStore. The one in Greensboro, NC is located on High Point Road. You may even find a used fixture to purchase in their store that will suit your home better than a new one. Check out the link...
Sightseeing Near Wausau, WI?
I have 3 suggestions that are outside of your 100 mile radius, but the annual Lands End warehouse sale could be worth the extra miles. There are people who plan their vacations around this event the first week in August. Web site info is: http://www.landsend...
Steel Cooking Spoons That Hook on Pot?
Until you find the spoons you want, use a wooden clothes pin clipped to the end of the regular spoon handle. Rest the clothes pin over the edge of the pot and the spoon will not fall in.
Decorating a Small Master Bedroom?
Curtains or drapes will immediately make the room appear decorated. When I lived in a dormitory during graduate school, everyone always admired my room. The difference was that I raised the miniblinds to the top of the window and hung drapes on a traverse rod...
Break Down Organizing Into Manageable Tasks
When the desk in my kitchen starts to overflow with catalogs, magazines, coupons, etc., I set a daily goal of discarding 5 items. After I have recycled, or filed, or thrown away 5 items, I can stop. Most days only 5 items are handled, but occasionally I do...
Teaching a Child to Knit?
When searching for ideas a few year ago, I found this rhyme that helped my niece to remember the steps in creating a knit stitch. In the door, then around the back, through the window, and out jumps Jack.
Freezing Prepared Foods?
1. Divide into individual portions 2. Keep masking tape and marker in a kitchen drawer and use to label container with date and contents 3. Chill completely in the refrigerator before freezing because cold food freezes quicker and forms smaller ice crystals...
Crunchy Fish Noodle Bake
Crushed ramen noodles are a good substitute for chow-mein noodles in casserole dishes. The ramen noodles are less expensive and remain crisper than the chow mein noodle. Do not use the flavor package.
Yes I Can Bread
Recipe sounds great, but use CAUTION, not all cans are food safe. Do not use cans from non-food products. Any can that has had food directly in contact with the metal surface should be okay (coffee, juice, soup, etc.) Any metal container such as cookie and...
