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Gaia (Tabby) - kitten in a beer glass

Gaia (Tabby)I am kitten-sitting for my son. He got her and her brother from a friend who rescues strays. She likes to play, sleep, eat, play with her brother and sister dogs, and twin brother kitten, Atlas.

3D Hot Air Balloon Card - finished card

3D Hot Air Balloon CardThis is an adorable handmade card featuring a 3D hot air balloon in a cloudy blue sky. Let your recipient know that the sky's the limit!

Two tween girls trick or treating.

Tween Halloween Costume IdeasTweens (ages 10-12) are generally looking for a fun or creative costume that shows off their personality. Many traditional costumes are considered too childish but they are not yet ready for grown up fare, if it is too scary or "sexy". Here is some advice to help your tween choose what to wear this Halloween.

Blow and Bud Painting Using a Straw and Q-tip - finished painting

Blow and Bud Painting Using a Straw and Q-tipLearn how to paint without a paint brush. There are many things you can use for painting, you can even use your bare hands. Today I'm teaching my kid a simple art technique using cotton buds and a drinking straw.

Spanish Style Shrimp and Rice on plate

Spanish Style Shrimp and RiceThis is a twist on traditional Spanish rice made with shrimp. It's almost like a Paella, but with several steps pulled out, making it a very easy to put together meal. I love to make this when I have cooked rice to use up.

Watermelon Salad n bowl

Watermelon SaladA very nice, refreshing salad that pairs perfectly with a meat entree or at a BBQ party! Feel free to alter this recipe with your preferred tomatoes, greens, herbs, choice of cheese.

Halloween Ideas

Halloween Rice Balls - decorated rice ball shapes

Halloween Rice BallsI love making Japanese rice balls (Onigiri). In Japan, it's very popular to go all out decorating rice balls any time of year. Over here, I do it more for Halloween. Enjoy this edible craft!

Green Apple Monsters - 4 apple monsters including two with jam instead of peanut butter

Green Apple MonstersAren't these little monsters adorable? They're mostly fruit, so you won't feel too bad munching on them. Play around with their teeth and eye spacing to give them each some character. After slicing the apples, this would be a great edible craft for kids. Have fun!

A spooky spider pizza, decorated with spider olives and a ranch web.

Spooky Spider PizzaThis pizza is super easy to make for Halloween. I love the contrast of colours from the pizza, the web made from ranch dressing, and the spiders made of olives. Oh, and it's super yummy, too!

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"Handy" Snacks - finished snack hand in cup

"Handy" SnacksThis "handy" snack was always my mum's lovely way of trying to give us something healthier than candy on Halloween. It is cute in a spooky way, and that always makes up for the lack of chocolate. Okay, part of the time!

Golden Girl Beneath My Skin Costume - final view of makeup

Golden Girl Beneath My Skin CostumeI've seen a lot of creepy, gory costumes using a zipper and special effects kits to make people look like they have zombies underneath their unzipped skin. My costume this year is a take on that, but showing that under my skin, I am a girl made of gold.

Apple marshmallow Smiles

Apple SmilesThese are tasty apple snacks that look like smiling mouths. They are so easy to make, kids will have fun assembling them... and devouring them!

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Birthday Parties

Pink double layer birthday cake topped with at 12 candle.

12th Birthday Party Ideas for GirlsPlanning a successful birthday party for your young teen can be a challenge. This is a page about 12th birthday party ideas for girls.

Teen girls throwing bright confetti outside

Birthday Party Ideas for TeensPlanning ahead can make for a fun birthday celebration. This page contains birthday party ideas for teens.

Teenage girls having fun by a swimming pool

17th Birthday Party Ideas for GirlsPlanning a birthday party is fun and often challenging. The older the child gets, it seems, the more creativity we need to employ. A 17th birthday is significant as the last one before reaching the milestone 18th birthday. This is a page about 17th birthday party ideas for girls.

A birthday cake with a 13 topper.

13th Birthday Party Ideas for GirlsPlanning a 13th birthday party can be difficult. Your child is not really a little kid anymore, but they also aren't a teen yet. This is a page about 13th birthday party ideas for girls.

Goldfish Themed Party Ideas

Goldfish Themed Party IdeasAre you looking for a unique kids birthday party ideas? A goldfish themed party is cute and easy throw together. Check out these great ideas for a goldfish themed party.

1st Birthday Party Ideas

1st Birthday Party IdeasA fun event for all to watch the one year old enjoy their first birthday cake. This page contains 1st birthday party ideas.

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Gardening Tips and Advice

How to Make a Plant Terrarium - finished succulent terrariums made with brass edged glass containers

How to Make a Plant TerrariumHere are my step by step instructions on how to make a plant terrarium with no drainage. Plant terrariums with no drainage require little maintenance - you only need to water every 2 to 3 weeks, or when needed.

Cable Ties for Supporting Plants

Cable Ties for Supporting PlantsWhen garden plants start to produce, they need extra support. Cable ties are great. They come in many sizes and are inexpensive. You can tie them to a plant stake, another part of the plant, or a fence. At the end of the season, just cut them and dispose of.

Floating Flower Bed for the Hummingbirds - hummingbird and hanging flower basket

Floating Flower Bed for the HummingbirdsWe don't have much area to plant flowers in our yard as it's mostly concrete everywhere and an in-ground pool, so we had an idea for our backyard hummingbirds. That was to give them some real nectar, from real flowers.

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Yellow Sticky Traps for Flying Insects - insects stuck to yellow sticky paper

Yellow Sticky Traps for Flying InsectsI have many household plants throughout my home. I used indoor soil for these plants and didn't think there would be any flying insects. My friend introduced me to these yellow sticky traps (she actually gave me a handful). They are rather large double sided sticky traps so I cut them down in smaller pieces and placed them into my potted plants. A few hours later, the traps are already working!

New Retaining Wall and Early Plantings - house with wall and first plantings in the fall

New Retaining Wall and Early PlantingsDuring the summer of 2018 we added a second tier retaining wall to our front yard. It improved the existing steep slope that was mostly useless, as it was difficult to water and slippery to try and weed.

Hide the Plant Saucer Inside the Pot - cut down container inside a flower pot

Hide the Plant Saucer Inside the PotNot a fan of plant saucers? No problem, you can hide the saucer inside the pot! Here's a free way of making a saucer. Using any sturdy container that will fit inside your pot, like for me - a greek yogurt container. Then cut the yogurt container down. Place yogurt container inside and you're done.

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Videos

A tent pole elastic that has been repaired.

How to Fix a Tent PoleMany tent poles are attached with elastic, which can break with rough usage. Learn how to fix it in this short video.

Teak furniture on a deck outdoors.

Refinishing Teak Outdoor FurnitureTeak is a common material for outdoor furniture because it is long lasting if cared for correctly. Learn how to do it in this short video.

A fluffy Japanese style pancake in a snowflake shape with syrup.

Japanese Style Puff PancakesThese fluffy pancakes are a delicious alternative to traditional pancakes. Learn how to make them in this short video.

A tray of peanut butter cookies.

Flourless Peanut Butter CookiesThese easy peanut butter cookies are entirely gluten-free. Learn how to make them in this short video.

A mantle pennant made in Halloween patterned fabric.

Halloween Mantel PennantsDress up a boring fireplace mantle with this decorative pennant made from Halloween themed fabric triangles. Learn how to make it in this short video.

A small jar of butterscotch pudding.

Butterscotch PuddingCreamy butterscotch pudding is easy to make at home with ingredients you probably already have on hand. Learn how to make it in this short video.

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Feed the Monster Math Game - view of the possible coins that can total 5

Feed the Monster Math GameThis cute paper bag craft is the basis for a math game that will make learning addition fun. It can be tailored for different ages and skills. Make this fun 'feed the monster' math game using the instructions and photos provided below.

hand held Chocolate Peanut Banana Bites

Chocolate Peanut Banana BitesYou can make this healthy, frozen treat with just 3 simple ingredients: banana, dark chocolate and peanut butter. I used 1 banana and made 10 bites.

Baby Boy (Norwegian Forest Cat) - black and white photo of a medium haired Forest cat

Baby Boy (Norwegian Forest)In September of 2009 we had a litter of 7 kittens. Everyone wanted him, but he wouldn't let anyone take him he wanted to stay with us.

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Patriotic Window Display - arrange plates with stars in upper left on all plates

Patriotic Paper Plate Window DisplayThis super simple paper plate craft is perfect for the Fourth of July or Memorial Day. Grab some flag plates and start gluing to make your own patriotic paper plate window display.

Making a Bottle Cap Glitter Pendant Necklace - finished pendant being worn

Making a Bottle Cap Glitter Pendant NecklaceNo one will guess that this pendant is actually a plastic bottle cap decorated with glitter. Gather a few tools and make several in different colors and glitter types. The instructions and step by step photos provided will help in making a bottle cap glitter pendant necklace.

Personalized Turtle Wall Art - turtle artwork hangin on a brick wall, pr

Personalized Turtle Wall ArtThink about using a piece of your child's art to make a bit of wall art. Here we see a painting transformed into a personalized turtle wall art piece.

Questions

Dog Sprayed by a Skunk for the Second TimeMy dog was sprayed by a skunk for the 2nd time in two months and so I am worried about him this time. Could it harm him at all considering it happened before so close together? I am really worried about him. Is there anything I should watch for after bathing him?

Singer Sewing Machine Feed Dogs Not WorkingI have a Singer tradition 23 stitch sewing machine. The teeth on the machine are not feeding the fabric. The wheel will not turn to move the teeth. It will move when winding bobbin. What can I do to fix it?

Using a NeilMed Sinus Rinse BottleI use a NeilMed bottle, but can't seem to empty it. There is always 1/4 to 1/3 solution left. What am I doing wrong?

Reattaching the Arms on a Vintage Ken or Barbie Doll - Ken doll with arm detached

Reattaching the Arms on a Vintage Ken or Barbie DollHow do you repair vintage Ken arms that keep falling off?

Information on a G. Armani Sculpture - young man and woman on a tree swing

Information on a G. Armani SculptureThis G. Armani figurine, in mint condition, was just passed down to me from my great grandmother. I don't know much about it, but I am very interested in finding any information out!

Value of an 1897 Webster's Dictionary - cover

Value of an 1897 Webster's DictionaryI am curious as to the value of this item. A similar one dated 1892 is listed on eBay, minus inscription, for $500. The cover is worn, front detached at the spine, but otherwise in good shape. The inscription reads Mrs. C. Newbanks. Book presented by her son Neal. March 18, 1897.

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Finding Home Repair Help for Low Income Families

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Roof Repair for Low Income Homeowners

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Cleaning Mirrors

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Finding Roof Repair Assistance for Seniors

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Creative Ramen Recipes

Electric Smoke Detector

Electric Smoke Detector Won't Stop Beeping

A man cutting down a tree.

Selling Trees on Your Land for Lumber

Buy now pay later button on a computer keyboard.

Buy Now, Pay Later Websites

Skunk in the Grass

Removing Skunk Smell from House

Itching from a bug bite.

Identifying Little Black Biting Bugs

Bee on Hummingbird Feeder

Keeping Bees Out of a Hummingbird Feeder

Photo of a hedge apple.

What Are Hedge Apples Good For?

Dental tools in open mouth

Getting Dental Work w/o Insurance

Basement brick wall and window edge.

Getting Rid of a Musty Smell in the Basement

A birthday cake with the number 11 on it.

11th Birthday Party Ideas for Girls

Getting Rid of Fruit Flies, Fruit Fly on Apple

Getting Rid of Fruit Flies

A boy holding a large wrapped Christmas present.

Wrapping Large Gifts

Cleaning a leather purse with ink on it.

How to Remove Ink from Leather

A bunch of ants on a white background.

Identifying Small Black Bugs

Small black bugs smaller than the tip of a match.

Getting Rid of Tiny Biting Black Bugs

50th birthday party numbered candles on a cake

Unique 50th Birthday Party Ideas

Bug Bites

Getting Rid of Invisible Biting Bugs

Tiny black bugs next to a penny for scale.

Tiny Black Bugs in the Kitchen

Getting Rid of Ants

Getting Rid of Ants

a smart girl reading

Using Online Accelerated Reading Tests

Cleaning shiny counter top with a cloth

Restoring the Shine on a Formica Countertop

Person wearing pink rubber gloves cleaning a toilet with a sponge and a brush.

Removing Toilet Bowl Stains

Woman Cleaning Bathtub

Cleaning a Fiberglass Tub

Two wood dressers.

Organizations That Help Low Income Families Get Free Furniture

Someone mopping a floor.

How Much Does House Cleaning Cost?

Well water running a in a sink.

Removing Rust from Well Water

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Remedies for Armpit Odor

Plants That Repel Snakes

Refrigerator

Cleaning a Moldy Refrigerator

Mold on Walls

How to Clean Mold on Painted Walls and Ceiling

Guy holding his nose because of bad odors.

Getting Rid of Mildew Odors in a House

Softening Granulated Sugar

Softening Granulated Sugar

Man repairing plumbing under sink

Finding Plumbing Repair Help for Low Income Homeowners

White Heat Stain on Wood Table

Removing White Heat Stains from a Wood Table

Man scratching his head.

Getting Rid of Fleas in Human Hair

Laptop Computer

Finding Free Laptops for Students

Water running into a garbage disposal.

Unclogging a Garbage Disposal

Red on a shirt transferred to the white.

Removing Dye Transfers from Clothing

A vet giving a cat a vaccination.

ASPCA Pet Vaccination Truck Schedule

Flipper Teeth

Buying Flipper Teeth Kits

Glider chair with ottoman.

Finding Glider Chair Replacement Cushions

Photo of a teacher writing on a dry erase board with his sleeves rolled up.

Removing Dry Erase Marker Stains on Clothing

Bar Soap with Less Residue

Brown leather reclining sofa.

Slipcovers for Reclining Couches

Mothballs

Removing Mothball Smell From Your House

Photo of Craigslist's website homepage.

Selling Items on Craigslist

A textured popcorn ceiling

Cleaning a Textured (Popcorn) Ceiling

Ricotta cheese on fig leaves on white plate, with cheese knife.

Freezing Ricotta Cheese

Salt and Vinegar Weed Killer Recipe

Salt and Vinegar Weed Killer Recipe

Perennials

Cutting Back Perennials in the Fall

Cat laying on the hood of a car.

Homemade Cat Repellents

bug spray

Identifying Flying Insects

Inside of Empty new home.

Rates for Cleaning New Construction Homes

Remodeled Mobile Home

Remodeling A Mobile Home

Three vintage appliances in white.

Buying Second Hand Appliances

An upset mom burying her face in her hands.

Collecting Back Child Support if Parent is Deceased

Finding a Lost Relative, Genealogy Study

Finding a Lost Relative

A woman holding her nose.

Locating the Source of a Foul Smell in House

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Removing Wax Buildup on Floors

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