Ideas for Inexpensive 16th Birthday Party?
Hi Taylor! I saw your question and have a few more for you. First, what kind of things do you enjoy? I mean do you like dancing, make-up, music, karaoke(maybe) or something else altogether? Will this be a mixed party(girls and boys) or just girls? Do you live...
Sweet 16 Party Ideas?
Hi Tyra! I found some games I hope you can use and will enjoy for your Sweet 16 party! :) For the first one, you will need 20 balloons. It is called Balloon Truth or Dare, you simply write out 10 truth cards and 10 dare cards. Now these can be written on small...
English Scones
Thank you, Robyn for this recipe for the Scones. It sounds so easy and delicious. I have never made them before but I would love to try(with this recipe) and I am also trying to live a very frugal life and live as our ancestors did. Thank you so very much for...
Apple Cobber Recipe?
I have one called a Lazy Womans Apple Cobbler. Actually you can use any kind of fruit in it. Lazy Womans Apple Cobbler 1 Cup self rising flour 1 Cup sugar 1 1/2 - 2 teaspoons apple pie spice Stir dry ingredients together and set aside. Melt one stick margarine...
Doo Doo Drops
My mamaw used to make these and called them boiled cookies she just poured them out on a cookie sheet and let them cool then cut them into squares for us. My mom makes them too but leaves the cocoa out of them, they are also delicious that way. Hugs, Paula
Handmade Flower Garden Quilt
What size did you make each hexagon for the flower? These appear to be a bit bigger than those Ive worked with in the past. I believe I could work with a bigger hexagon now that my hands are stiffer with arthritis. Please let me know your measurements on this...
Shopping for Octagon Soap?
I couldnt find any in Jackson, but have found it here online. http://www.pricedumper.com/octagon+soap I hope this helps you. Hugs, Paula Kosciusko, MS
Spaghetti Sauce Tips
Sounds like a recipe I had years ago that got lost in our last move. I have searched everywhere for it. We loved the sauce. I would make a batch of it, let it cool and store it in the freezer. I put it in bags and lay it flat on a cookie sheet to freeze, when...
Making Milk into Curd Instantly?
I have always used one Tablespoon white vinegar to one cup milk to make it curdle. It will turn to curd in just a very few minutes. Ive always had good luck with this. I have used it in baking without any problems. Good luck! Paula
Cream Cheese Crescent Squares
Hey Debbie! These sound delish! I will definitely have to try them. BTW, Im Paula from Kosciusko.
2x4 Christmas Carolers
These are so cute, Mary! You did a wonderful job on them. I cant wait to try my hand at making them. Hugs, Paula
Simplify Your Beauty Bag
Im so happy you posted this! It really works. Thats all Ive used for years and I get compliments all the time that my oldest daughter(27) and I(47) could pass for sisters.
Freezing or Canning Bell Peppers?
I freeze bell peppers. Just seed them and chop them. I put mine up in quart bags and just take out the amount I need when Im cooking. Hugs, Paula
Peonies from My Backyard
They are just gorgeous Stella! Thank you for sharing the picture with us. Hugs, Paula
Removing Blood Stains from Cotton Fabric?
Try adding a cup of ammonia to your wash with your detergent. If it has been washed and dried, you may have to do it more than once. Hope this helps! Paula
Canned Green Beans
Im so sorry I forgot to add how many quarts it makes. 2 gallons of broken beans will make 6-7 quarts. Hugs, Paula
Preventing Canned Green Beans from Getting Mushy?
How do you can your green beans? I use a vinegar, sugar, and salt brine to can my green beans. Its very simple, break and wash 2 gallons of green beans. Put them in a pot and bring to a boil. When the beans come to a boil, add 1 1/3 Cups white vinegar, 3/4...
Garden: Camellia
That is a beautiful camellia! I have a big one on the south side of my house. It blooms fushia and white. Thank you for sharing your picture. Hugs, Paula
Gardening: Laughing Sunflower
What do I need to do to get some of the seeds? I would love to grow them next to my fence. :)
Weak and Puny Looking Tomato Plants?
Check for very tiny red spiders on your plants. They will cut the blooms off and youll have no produce. You can also use 1 tablespoon of Epsom Salt to a gallon of water to get rid of the red spiders. They sound like they might need fertilize or they might have...
Hunting Theme Fifth Birthday Party?
You could use ducks and make it a duck hunting pool party. When my son got married I was on a very limited budget and bought burlap and used it on the tables, we also used deer antlers and ducks to decorate the tables. I did all the cooking, baking, and decorated...
Blossoms Falling Off Tomato Plants?
You might also look for almost invisible teeny tiny red spiders. They cut the blooms off tomatoes.
Yellow Squash Not Producing?
Im having the same problem and I live along the line between north and central MS. I looked it up on the net and this is what I found. http://www.ehow.com/how_5821067_keep-blooms-not-producing-squash.html I hope this helps you out. Paula
Kids Have Too Many Toys?
Glad youve realized that you give your children too much. So many people dont realize that until they are much older. My son, DIL, and girls were involved in a tornado on April 14, 2010. Thankfully they didnt lose their home, just blew the shed away, roof damage...
Removing Petroleum Based Solvent Odor from Clothing?
You could try a box of baking soda in with your laundry detergent on the load of clothes. It took the gasoline smell out of a load of clothes that got washed with my sons smelly gasoline clothes. Hope this helps you.
Fried Chicken Tips?
I just brown my chicken good in a skillet then transfer it to a roasting pan and put it in a 350*F oven for about 45 minutes. Do not cover it! The chicken has the fried taste and is done but not burned. I cant fry chicken done either.LOL My MIL taught me this...
Shelf Life of Baking Chocolate?
If youll keep it in your freezer, it will keep forever. Ive used some I bought 2 yrs ago at an after Christmas sale and its still good. Paula
A Spoonful of Sugar for Hiccup Relief
A spoonful of peanut butter also works! Hugs & Happiness~~~ Paula :o)
Western Themed Christmas Tree?
Heres a cute idea for a western themed Christmas! http://craft.dow.com/proj/314.htm Hugs, Paula
Reviews of KitchenAid Mixers?
Ive had a Kitchen Aid 10 speed mixer for about 20yrs now and never had any problems with it. I even used it when I was baking for the public and it serves me well still today! Its the best gift I ever recieved! Hugs & Happiness~~~ Paula
Diaper Cake Using Disposable Diapers?
Heres some more for you to look at Barbara. I hope youll find the one you need. This site has a nice pic. http://www.craftbits.com/viewProject.do?projectID=1253 If you look at this site it also shows 2 pics. http://crafterscommunity.com/forum/craft-gallery...
Looking For Yo-Yo Patterns?
Heres a pattern for a Christmas Yo-Yo Doily. Hope you can use it! Hugs & Happiness~~~ Paula http://www.lovetosew.com/homespunchristmasyoyo.htm
Mrs. Claus Pattern?
This site tells you how to make a Mr. & Mrs. Santa from bleach bottles. Hope it helps you! Hugs, Paula http://www.make-stuff.com/recycling/bottle_santa.html
Make Your Own Massage Oil
What a wonderful idea! Does the scent of the baby oil affect the essential oils scent? Thank you for taking the time to answer my question. Paula in MS
