Crochet Crayon Blanket Pattern?
Try one of these links: http://crochetme.com/media/p/88943.aspx http://www.allfreecrochet.com/Crochet-Afghan-Patterns/Crayon-Blanket#
Comfort Your Pet When Another Pet Dies
My cats, Squeaker and Widget, always played together. Squeaker was a couple of years old, Widget was a couple of months when they first met. Widget was a stray that we found and decided to adopt. They loved each other and were inseparable, always sleeping in...
Cat Scratching Furniture?
She may be marking her territory since she was just brought into the house. There is a product called soft paws which are plastic nail covered that you put over their claws. It does not hurt the cat and prevents any damage to a surface they try to scratch.
Trimming A Cat's Claws?
Any vet or groomer can trim a cats nails, but you can easily do it yourself at home. There is also a product called soft paws which is a plastic nail cover which can be glued over the cats nail thus preventing destruction when they use their claws. Please do...
Wipe Off Messy Hands Before Washing
So by saving water, you use up paper towels which destroys more trees.
Ghost Light
Cute idea!! You could also cut the facial features out of black vinyl and then be able to remove them and use the light globe for another craft after halloween.
Use the Litter Box Liners with Holes
It amazes me how some people cant be bothered to clean the litter box at least once a day and then they complain that the litter box smells. I clean my cats box several times a time. I scoop it out. I do not waste money on liners. I have better use for my money...
Eight Houseplants That Are Virtually...
My spider plant likes to be crowded and also thrives in bright sunlight. I have had it in the same location, in my bay window, for over ten years and it does well.
Cleaning Rubber Stamps
I have used baby wipes for years to clean my rubber stamps. I have rubbed the rubber image and have never had one damaged. If you find the wipes dried out, use distilled water to refresh them. Tap water will lead to mold.
Fresh Tomato Tart
I have a question about the phyllo dough. The only time I have used it is to make baklava and I always separate the individual sheets of dough. How many layers of dough are you using for the recipe?
Kitten Not Using Litter Box?
Id take him to the vet for a check-up. Never hit the cat or put his nose in it! He has no idea the reason he is being hit for. You will only teach him to be afraid of you.
Beauty by Any Name (Dandelion)
Dandelions are a good source of vitamins and are a great green to add to your salad. Then there is dandelion wine, jelly, and tonic. People need to get back to natures roots instead of depending on the supermarkets where all the food is artificial and processed...
Treating a Cat With Watery Eyes?
Please take your cat to the vet to get his eye pressure checked. One of the symptoms of glaucoma is eyes that continually water. It is doubtful that may be the case since he is so young, but if it persists you might want to get it checked. Also, any eye injury...
Depression Era Cookbook?
There are cookbooks listed here: http://www.amazon.com/Depression-Era-Recipes-Patricia-Wagner/dp/0934860556?tag=thrif06-20 http://www.food.com/cookbook/depression-era-recipes-225279 http://countrykitchenkat.blogspot.com/2008/04/depression-era-cookbook.html
Giving Your Cat Medication
Check with your vet before crushing pills. Some medications should not be crushed.
Lilly (Calico)
Your kitten is cute and I am sure you love him dearly. I do not want to sound like a troll but allowing him to play in the dryer can cost him his life. Too many times people are in a hurry while doing chores. Animals are quick. They can jump into the dryer...
Garden: Bottle Tree
I think you either love the look or hate it. Personally, it reminds me of someone having a big beer party that ended up with people too drunk to throw their bottles in the trash so they stuck them on a tree.
How Do I Find Wild Flowers to Plant in My Garden?
Be advised removal of any wildflower from a wooded area or park can land you in jail. Ask your neighbors/relatives to give you a few plants when they separate theirs.
How Can I Sell Homemade Bird Feeders?
I would go to craft fairs and also go to local Audobaun Society meetings. Check with the owners of feed stores or places like Wild Birds Unlimited to see if you could place some in their store. I would very much like to have one.
Making a Prayer Shawl on a Knifty Knitter Long Loom?
Try going to the site http://groups.yahoo.com/group/LoomClass/ which is dedicated to making different projects on the knifty knitter loom.
Rusty (Border Collie)
Cute doggie! I never saw a border collie than wasnt black and white. I love that color.
Use Vegetable Oil Instead of Olive Oil
I would rather spend a bit more to buy the olive oil and have the added health benefits than to buy cheaper and have more fat.
In Memory Of Sadie Boo (Basset Hound Mix)
So sorry for your loss. May I ask what medication you had given her for her arthritis?
Use Pillowcase When Transporting Cat
I would absolutely never transport my cat in a pillowcase. My cats are content to ride in their carrier. I fasten their seat belt through the handle. If the cat is in a pillowcase, what is to prevent them from injury if the car suddenly stops or is in an accident...
Just Jack (Miniature Pincher)
I am so glad you took the time and effort with Just Jack and that you did not give up on him. So often it is the animal who suffers because of a persons irresponsibility. I hope the two of you have a long, healthy and happy life together.
Free Nesting Material for Birds
I would be careful with the lint. If it gets wet, the nest could fall apart.
Preventing Cats From Scratching Furniture?
You could get Soft Paws, an acrylic nail cap you put over your cats nails. It does not harm the cat, and they wont damage the couch if they try to scratch it.
Broken Wing Dragonfly
Next years Audobon Wildlife stamp theme is dragonflies. You might want to enter the photo.
Beautiful Flower (Chicory)
It is chicory, a wild herb, not a weed. The root can be used to make a coffee like drink. Just be careful not to harvest from roadside where the plant has been exposed to carbon monoxide from cars.
Finding the Correct Sized Organizer Bin to Use as a Cat Box?
I have several clear storage boxes I bought at Walmart that are 16x22x6. My cats easily climb over the edge which is high enough to keep the litter from getting out. No need to cut anything away.
Put Leftover Ice in House Plants
You can put your plants into shock by using the ice. Plants do not like extreme cold water or hot water either. Water should be room temperature to make your plants happy.
Place Line Dried Clothes In The Dryer To Soften Up
It would be rather difficult to have a fan blowing on the clothes while they are on the line outside!
Tiger (Maine Coon Mix)
While the story is cute, it is a pity that you refer to your cat as it. Sounds too impersonal to me, like the cat is an object instead of a living animal.
Make Your Own Take Along Coffee Packs
You would do better to use a sweetener made from stevia which is a natural sweetening herb---no dangerous side effects to your body esp your brain cells that aspartame can cause.
Getting Rid of Dandelions and Daisies Without Herbicides?
You can spray the flowers with white vinegar. The acidity will kill them. Or you can harvest the dandelion and use it in your salads.
Getting Rid of Poison Ivy?
If you do get poison ivy, apply tea tree oil (found in the over the counter pharmacy section or in health food stores). It reduces the itch and also has antibiotic properties to reduce the chance of infection.
What is the Best Spot Remover for Laundry?
I like Resolve spray. Works the best out of anything I have ever tried.
How Long Can a Spider Plant Live?
I have had my spider plants for over 20 years and they are still doing fine. They have produced several baby plants which were planted in their own containers and shared with friends. You can expect a long life from your plant.
How Do I Propagate a Lilac?
I am not sure how to propagate the lilacs. My bushes have put up several dozens of baby bushes which are growing to the side of the main bush. I dug up several of these smaller ones to give to friends last summer.
Introducing a New Kitten to Your Older Cat?
While they are kept apart, rub your new kitten with a damp towel to get the kittens scent on it. Then give the towel to the older cat so he can get adjusted to the new scent. Give the older cat a lot of attention so he does not feel like he is being replaced...
Water Plants With Leftover Ice
I wouldnt use ice to water a plant. I feel room temperature water is better to avoid shocking the plants root system.
Donate Books and Magazines to the Local Library
I tried donating books to 3 different libraries and all of them said they had no room to put them, yet they said they would gladly accept a monetary donation to buy new books. I wonder how they can find space for new books if they dont have space for donated...
Making Outdoor Miniature Castle Ruins?
You can make ruins using the same components as you do for a hypertufa trough---quick set cement, vermiculite and water. Just use cardboard boxes in a shape you want for your ruins.
Rock Salt vs. Salt?
No need to add salt, a vinegar/water solution will kill the weeds without the addition of salt.
Disposable Camera Scavenger Hunt
My camera club has just held our first scavenger hunt. We had a list of fall items to look for. I found it quite interesting because I was constantly looking for things to photograph and found unusual things to fit the theme i.e. something hard turned into...
