Changing the Color of a Couch?
I made a couch cover by sewing the sides of 2 full size sheets together. I can take it off each week and throw it in the washer. Be sure to measure your couch to see what size sheets you would need.
Balloon Centerpieces?
Easter grass is also great to put in Mason jars. Let some of the grass spill over the top of the jar.
Use Forks as Garden Markers
Ive also cut up plastic window blinds and bleach bottles to make plant markers in my flower garden. I write on them with magic markers.
Rancid Smelling Dish Towels?
I use cloth napkins to save money. I use to use them to drain french fries, etc.. I stopped for the very reason you describe. PLUS the rancid smell was also being transferred to the rest of my wash. Now I use cheap paper towels to drain grease, and use rags...
Planting Potatoes?
My mom plants the seed potato about 4 in the ground, and then as the plant grows she keeps adding straw. The potatoes form in the straw.
Digestive Problems for Manx Cats
I dont know much about manx cats, but Ive raised many kittens. Plain yogurt works wonderfully. It doesnt cause the diarrhea that regular milk causes. Be sure to use the plain nonflavored kind.Yogurt has a good bacteria in it that helps cats (and us) digest...
Using Colloidal Silver for Dog's Ear Infection?
Mix 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar in 1 cup of water. Add a few drops to each ear about 1 or 2 times a week. Rub the base of the ear well to help distribute the liquid. Many dog ear problems are yeast infestions.
Suggestions for Perennial Flowers?
Daylillies, daffodils, iris, tall orange lillies, Stargazer lillies, zinnia (grown from seeds), tall sedums (fall color and butterflies), threadleaf coreopsis, shasta daisies, goldstrum rudbekia. As you can tell I LOVE flowers and especially perennials. The...
Cornmeal For Ants?
Grits work for me. I put them in my kitchen cupboard, and the ants leave. I had problems for years until I started doing this. It also worked under the sink in the bathroom. Ants were crawling up on the countertop and crawling up my toothbrush to get at the...
Military Ball Theme Ideas?
Heres something Ive done for ladies banquets at church, but I think would work well for your occassion too. Use 1 foot square mirror tiles on the tables. Place a bud vase off-center with flowers (silk or real) in it. Place pretty high heels 1 on each side facing...
Cleaning Dog Beds - My Dog Beds Smell Bad?
If your dogs ears stink, he may have yeast in his ears or an ear infection. If you see black stuff, its also ear mites. Dogs with floppy ears are especially susceptible to ear infections. I add 1 Tablespoon of apple cider vinegar to a pint of water. Take an...
