Buying Furniture at Yard Sales
It would be better just to say go early. Where I live, garage / yard sales start on Friday and run through Saturday. If you wait for Saturday, youll be a day late for the early bird bargains and deals.
Decorating to Coordinate with Gray Carpet?
Were in our 40s and have grey carpet in our living room. We have painted the walls light grey (with a dark colored accent wall if youre brave enough) then changed the walls to a soft white. These both complimented the carpet well! With both wall colors, we...
Solutions for Dry Hands?
I use Bag Balm (it is used on cows udders when they are in the cold all the time - sounds gross but works like you wouldnt believe!) and either cotton or latex gloves - whatever I can get my hands on (no pun). Just put the balm on and cover it up overnight...
Buying Stakes for Christmas Yard Decorations?
Check the sporting goods department in Wal-Mart or K-Mart or.... These areas carry packs of pegs where the tents are found since the plastic ones can break.
Inexpensive Christmas Gifts for Assisted Living Residents?
For those who are wheelchair bound or with poor circulation, leggins and shawls are appreciated. They love warm socks. Check places like orientaltrading.com for seasonal pins or whatnots. Small chapsticks are always well receieved. Little suncatchers are great...
Religious Theme for "Babes in Toyland" Christmas Float?
Using the angels is a good idea, but what about all the toys nature provides? Bubbles, snowflakes (which Ive heard described as angel kisses), fall leaves, pine cones, flowers, a rainbow, animals (stuffed of course), butterflies. Or the simple toys of Jesus...
Getting an Injured Cat to Eat?
Before you place the wet cat food out, microwave it for ten seconds or so to warm it. (Make sure it is not too hot when you set it down.) This increases the smell. We feed our stray Special Kitty packets with about three teaspoons of water mixed in the packet...
Reseeding Lawn After Killing Weeds?
If these are not organic options for weedkilling and reseeding, what do you suggest? I have animals in our yard that I do not want to expose to chemical weed killers.
Hysterectomy Advice
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Whoa, dont scare the gal! Just because your friend died of ovarian cancer doesnt mean this woman should have her ovaries removed! The two events may not have even been connected! I had a hysterectomy nearly fifteen years ago because of a huge fibroid and the...
Young Girl's Hair Styles?
Your question is really a mixed bag. From what I can tell, your daughter doesnt want long hair, YOU want her to have long hair. She doesnt want it brushed or doesnt want to keep it out of her eyes or....shes really not ready for anything other than a hair cut...
Vinegar To Remove Paint Odors?
The vinegar in the paint is okay but it can color the paint, and will destroy that bright whtie you may be looking for. Since my husband and I have severe allergies, we learned that if you boil vanilla, water and cinnamon or nutmeg in a pot of water and put...
Cleaning Coffee Stain Off Plastic Carafe Lid?
If you use lemon juice and sugar or salt you can clean the stain without damaging the plastic like some of the harsher cleaners can and you dont end up with a chemical smell.
Selling a Home to a Family Member?
There are so many elements left out of this situation. Does your brother live with your mother because she is elderly or infirm? Do you? Does he offer financial support through the month? Do you? Do you both share the responsibility of taking her where she...
Cleaning Whites Without Bleach?
Lemon juice and baking soda in any wash cycle work wonders. I am careful about the lemon juice with bright colors, however. The baking soda can go with any load. I love it because the clothes always, always smell so fresh as well as come out so clean and bright...
