Aggressive Male Gouldian Finch?
We use to have zebra finches...a sweet couple until the male went off his rocker...he was constantly after the female...he was constantly mounting her & pulling out her feathers...she was always full of eggs but, he would make her stay on the floor of the gage...
Baby Oil For A Dry Nose
I am a CPAC user which has made a huge difference in my life since I averaged stopping breathing over 190 times a night...so this is a lifetime commitment....now, one issue to deal with it the supreme dryness of your nose & mouth every single night...I tried...
Suggestions for Library Crafts?
Basic book sculpting...only used old discarded books...I usually teach the class about what happens when a new book comes into the library...no one ever thinks that libraries have a finite number of books they can hold & the rest are discarded...talk about...
Suggestions for Library Crafts?
We call this the spinning diamond and they have to do several other shapes before they can do this project. We also made small diamonds as Christmas tree decorations.
Personalized Baby Books During Covid
I have done a similar thing for my 5 grandchildren between 2-5yrs.old...my husband died over 3 1/2 yrs ago & some of the grandbabies met him & others had not....I made them Grand daddy books esp if there are pix of him & the baby...we try to keep the memory...
Advice for Lonely Widow?
Yes, I do stay busy...Im a full time elementary art teacher with 800 students at 3 schools plus all the teachers & staff...busy in Church & Sunday School...I facetime most Sundays with my oldest daughter & her 2 boys-5yrs & 2yrs....2nd daughter is in Texas...
Advice for Lonely Widow?
I have tried everything I can think of...yes during this long pandemic, I have sent them each a card with some kind of little surprise in them ie. paperdolls, stickers all kinds of little trinkets everything they like...the kids loved it! Heard back from the...
Advice for Lonely Widow?
Thank you for your lovely suggestions....I waited 61 yrs. to have my 1st grandchild & it has always been one of my most wonderful memories...the grandchildren are all between 5 & 2....all the grandchildren live out of state except for those 1st 2 that live...
Advice for Lonely Widow?
Thank you for your concern...I do see a counselor regularly mainly to deal with my husbands passing and my sons indifference...I know I should not let my sons family issues eat me up....but, I know if it had been the one who passed- the son & his family would...
Microwave Plate Repair/Replacement?
Ive had that happen several times over the years...I measure the diameter of the plate & go to my local Goodwill etc.they always have a stack of them...check it out!
Why Soap is Better Than Sanitizer
A++ for the information---last school year 19/20 at Science Night at our elementary school..I was given the black light booth--basically a black box with black lights that I could turn on...Id do 2 kids at once-1 would wash his hands with soap/water for 20...
Help: I Live in a Craft Room!
I understand & feel your thoughts...all the kids are out on their own & my precious husband died 3 1/2 years ago...and I still have every room, every closet and the 2 car garage filled up....I have spent the last 9 months, cleaning out, sorting ,donating and...
Donating Scrapbook Supplies?
The RONALD MCDONALD Hous in your area is always happy to receive scrapbooking supplies!
Natural Cat Litter to Get Rid of Moles and Voles
I love the persons idea about using used kitty litter to get rid of the moles-I will put the word out in my neighborhood...since when you get rid of moles &/or fire ants, they just move to the neighbors yard...last year I read that you use juicy fruit gum broken...
Roof Repair Help for Low Income Families?
I live in North West Florida-Pensacola and we have a 211 number you can call for all needs...check & see if you have that service in your area....also Catholic Social Services & United Way are wonderful help!
"Reasons I Love You" for Mother's Day
I did this for my Mother last year---she was having a bit of a negative/down time...so, I made her a jar with 100 reasons that I love her on separate pieces of paper and put them in the jar...she says she still goes back to it if she starts feeling down..
Use Ammonia to Power Grow Plants like Grandma
I have a well loved geranium plant for several years..they quit blooming for a while...I had some silk geraniums around here & stuck them in the same pots,,,surprise...the real plant started blooming and had been beautiful every year since...
Remedies for Chafing?
I went through this for years with my husband while he played semi-pro ball. Turns out it was really a yeast infection and you have to treat it like one. Plus he is probably giving it to you and you need to handle that also. My doctor said we just kept passing...
Remedy for Muscle Spasms?
Apple Cider Vinegar is suppose to be for muscle spasms ...the store also has tablets of Apple Cider Vinegar.
Keeping Bananas From Turning Black?
I have always had that early browning problem too & have tried all kinds of ways to shorten it,,A couple of years ago, I discovered if you leave them in the plastic bag they came in and carefully push out the air, then tie the top of the bag, them put them...
Sharpen Scissors with Steel Wool
Im an elementary art teacher and I wonder if this would work on the hundred or so school scissors that I have?
Tackle Box or Divided Plastic Craft Box for Earrings
I am always looking for items to repurpose with...I take old unwanted record albums... I tape of sections & lines on the surface & then use a dremel saw to make pairs of holes for earrings etc....I usually put about 65 pairs of holes and then hang it by adding...
