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Paper Christmas Tree - paper tree on a wooden surface

Paper Christmas TreeThis is a simple holiday decoration you can make with kids. With just a piece of paper, scissors, and markers you can fill the house with this easy to make mini paper Christmas tree.

Using Bird Feeders for Houseplants

Using Bird Feeders for HouseplantsI picked up two inexpensive wooden bird feeders that were actually a little broken in a local department store for $1 each. I decided to use them inside my house to hold some hanging plants. I bring in a number of herbs for the winter and so window and plant space becomes an issue for me in the winter.

My Framed Jewelry Display Holder - jewelry hanging from wire

My Framed Jewelry Display HolderI have lots of frames left from wall hangings in the past. Some of them with beautiful art details were very hard to part with. So I thought of making a creative and very functional piece which also becomes art.

Spicy Asian Watermelon Salad in bowl

Spicy Asian Watermelon SaladPacked with nuts, avocados, tomatoes and watermelon, this dish is loaded with great textures. It's also full of vitamins and healthy fats. I didn't use an oil in the dressing because of the balance you get from the cashews and avocado. This savoury and spicy twist on a melon salad makes a great side for any meal. Give it a try!

Embroidery Hoop Pet Art - Christmas pet fabric in hoop with a ribbon

Embroidery Hoop Pet ArtI wanted to do something for our pet (Tyler). Often we decorate our home for different holidays, this time and for now on, we will include Tyler's corner, with a little art of his own! This can be made with very little and can be interchangeable with different fabric pieces and it is washable.

Marshmallow Polar Bears - two finished bears next to a cup of chocolate with a floating, melting polar bear

Marshmallow Polar BearsI love marshmallows, so naturally I have all available sizes in my kitchen. This is a fun edible craft that uses three sizes of marshmallows to make polar bears that can be eaten as a snack, or used to float on top of hot chocolate. This is a great all-ages project!

Thanksgiving

A carved turkey breast.

Cooking a Turkey Breast in the MicrowaveThis is a guide about cooking a turkey breast in the microwave. Instead of heating up your oven the next time you make a turkey breast, consider using your microwave. Keep in mind that When cooking a turkey breast in the microwave it is important to keep the meat form drying out.

Family around the Thanksgiving table

Blessing Our Food on this Thanksgiving DayFor centuries, peoples of all religions and countries have said their own special prayers for the blessing of their food, before a meal to give thanks for the food and other good things in their lives and on their tables.

Rookie Moves When Baking Your First Turkey

Rookie Moves When Baking Your First...These are all mistakes I have made over the years. After 30 or so years of cooking and eating Thanksgiving dinners, I have seen these mistakes made first hand.

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finished turkey

Oreo TurkeysThese adorable turkey treats are sure to be loved by your young Thanksgiving guest. They would be a great activity to do while you are waiting for food to cook too!

A dinner party with many young adults serving from a counter.

Friendsgiving Party PlanIf you are going to do a Friendsgiving, don't do it the way we did the first year! Here are the tricks we've learned:

A plate of turkey dinner with turkey, cranberries and mashed potatoes.

Thanksgiving Dinner Without Much MoneyThis is a guide about having a Thanksgiving dinner without much money. Not having a lot of money during the holidays can be tough. However, you can still have a nice Thanksgiving dinner when you are short on money.

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Family at Christmas Dinner

Celebrating the Weekend After ChristmasSometimes family schedules don't allow celebrating Christmas with everyone you would like to be there. If this sounds like your family, try celebrating the weekend after Christmas to allow for everyone's busy schedules.

Photo of Santa picking up a cookie.

10+ Santa Claus TraditionsSanta Claus is an fun part of the many families Christmas celebrations. This page has several different traditions that people people have shared.

Girl with Present

Having a Thrift Store ChristmasShopping at thrift stores can be a good way to find inexpensive gifts for family and friends. Sometimes money is tight and having a thrift store christmas is the best way to celebrate the gift giving associated with Christmas.

Woman with Christmas Present

Helping People Who Are Alone During the HolidaysThe holidays are typically a joyous time to spend with friends and family. But for those who face spending them alone it can be a sad and lonely time. This is a guide about helping people who are alone during the holidays.

An outdoor evergreen tree decorated for Christmas.

Didn't Have Much At ChristmasChristmas means a lot of different things to different people. One Christmas, my husband and I were really down on our luck, but I am a firm believer in things happen for a reason. I also believe that Christmas isn't about charge cards and buying and material things.

A female healthcare worker wearing a santa hat.

Gift Ideas for CoworkersThere are several occasions when you may wish to give a coworker a gift. This page features gift ideas for coworkers.

Videos

Nightmare Before Christmas Yarn Wreath

Nightmare Before Christmas Yarn WreathI love the movie The Nightmare Before Christmas and I wanted to have some Halloween decorations that I could use year after year, this is what I came up with.

A headband that looks like reindeer antlers and ears with a decorative bell.

Christmas Reindeer HeadbandMake these adorable Christmas headbands for a festive air to any holiday party. Learn how to make them in this short video.

Felt Christmas Light Garland

Felt Christmas Light GarlandThis cute kids' craft uses felt to make a safe garland of brightly colored Christmas light bulbs on a string. Learn how to make the garland in this short video.

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Felt Antique Christmas Baubles

Felt Antique Christmas BaublesLet your kids decorate their own felt Christmas tree with these cute antique inspired felt baubles. Learn how to make them in this short video.

Paper Doily Christmas Tree

Paper Doily Christmas TreeLacy paper doilies are glued in layers to create this delicate snowy tree. Learn how to make it in this short video.

Felt Christmas Tree With Ornaments

Felt Christmas Tree With OrnamentsA felt Christmas tree is a cute decoration and perfect for the little ones in your life. Learn how to make your own in this step by step video.

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A shadowbox frame storing small packets in a pantry.

Shadowbox Frame to Organize Packaged GoodsI was forever looking for my little packaged goods. Now they are all in one place. I sat the shadowbox on four cans. For stability, you can use full cans with rocks or sand in them.

Japanese Glazed Tofu Steak on plate

Japanese Glazed Tofu SteakThis tofu steak is so good, it will have you forgetting about meat. I'll share a couple tofu techniques with you to make sure you never have bland and squishy tofu again. I hope you will love this delicious tofu steak as much as I do!

Akaiah (Chihuahua) - black and white dog

Akaiah (Chihuahua)My sister Ilona, who passed away last month, got her for me in October of 2016. She got her for me because I suffer from chronic anxiety and PTSD.

cut Jam Pastry on plate

Jam PastriesI received a book last Christmas called "Whole Grain Vegan Baking" and have recently have had a lot of fun making the recipes in it. The jist of these recipes is they replace the egg and dairy with potatoes, squash, and other vegetables, as well as, oils and vegan milk.

Cauliflower Sheep Centerpiece - cauliflower sheep centerpiece before the feast

Cauliflower Sheep CenterpieceThis is a fun edible craft that makes a fantastic centerpiece for many occasions: Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter, birthday parties, and more. You can make these with kids; just cut the segments apart for them. They will have so much fun putting it together, then having a healthy snack!

Buy and Freeze Extra TurkeyAs cheap as turkeys are now (47 cents lb), buy 2. Cook and serve one and have the butcher cut one on his saw to freeze for later in the year. Ask him to wrap halves separately. Frozen turkey is good for about a year. Of course, you do need freezer space.

Questions

Is My Dog a Pure Bred Pit Bull? - gray and white puppies

Is My Dog a Pure Bred Pit Bull?I can't tell if he's a full blood Pit or if he's mixed with something. He came from a full Pit mom and dad looks Pit, but I'm not sure 100%. Any help would be great because I'm not trying to get a DNA test. He is the one on the left.

Value of Antique Table and Chairs - dining table and chairs

Value of Antique Table and ChairsI have uploaded pictures of a antique table and 6 chairs which I inherited from my mother or my mother's mother. I'm seeking to establish their worth. There is a label underneath the table top that says that it's the reliable Hax- Smith Furniture Company out of st. Joseph Missouri.

Choosing a Living Room Chair Color - photo of the room

Choosing a Living Room Chair ColorI have two Bergere chairs that are red and white toile and check. My sofa is red and I have enough room for one more chair. What color should it be, solid or print? I also have a yellow ruffed ottoman do I keep or what?

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Value of a J. Misa Collection Doll

Value of a J. Misa Collection DollI have an old porcelain doll laying around from the J. Misa collection, but I have no information about it except that it is 38 inches tall. I'd like to know the value or possibly name of it.

Is My Tongue Piercing Infected?

Is My Tongue Piercing Infected?Is my tongue piercing infected or is it normal to have a white bump/ring on both sides? I've been making sure my tongue is as clean as possible and I've been using Biotene to clean it after every meal and every drink that's not water. I got my tongue pierced on the 9th. There is no swelling and very little pain.

Electrical Issues After Installing a New BreakerI shut off the main and put a new breaker in to win a 30 amp line to an outlet (capping the old wires completely). When I turned the main back on, my microwave isn't running at full power, or so it seems.

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Electric Smoke Detector

Electric Smoke Detector Won't Stop Beeping

A woman getting dental work done.

Getting Dental Work w/o Insurance

A repair man fixing a leaky roof.

Finding Home Repair Help for Low Income Families

A man with a nail gun performing roof repairs.

Getting Financial Assistance for Roof...

Roof with damaged shingles.

Roof Repair for Low Income Homeowners

A birthday cake with the number 11 on it.

11th Birthday Party Ideas for Girls

Artificial Christmas Tree

Pre-lit Christmas Tree Lights Not Working

13th Birthday Party Ideas for Girls

13th Birthday Party Ideas for Girls

A man using a tablet to shop.

Bill Me Later, Same as Cash, and Payment Plan Sites

A woman looking at her medical bills.

New Era Medicare Supplemental Insurance...

Close up of a roof being installed

Finding Roof Repair Assistance for Seniors

Photo of a hedge apple.

What Are Hedge Apples Good For?

A man cutting down a tree.

Selling Trees on Your Land for Lumber

50th birthday party numbered candles on a cake

Unique 50th Birthday Party Ideas

A repairman looking at a washing machine.

Repairing a Washer That Won't Drain or Spin

Moldy bread.

Preventing Mold on Bread

Man sitting on couch looking through phone book in flooded room with water up past his ankles

Finding Plumbing Repair Assistance for...

Hardwood Floor

Cleaning Pet Urine Odor From Hardwood Floors

Two wood dressers.

Organizations That Help Low Income Families Get Free Furniture

An ink pen in a blue leather purse.

How to Remove Ink from Leather

Up close photo of a pillow top mattress.

Cleaning Urine Stains from a Mattresses

Cigarette Smoke Odors

Removing Cigarette Smoke Odors From a...

big cat in a car

Removing Cat Urine Smell From Car Interior

Rodent Trap

Rodent Odor in Walls and Vents

A couple shopping online.

Using Sites Like ABC Distributing and LTD Commodities

Garage Door Remote Opener

Garage Door Remote Opener Not Working

A dog laying on a hardwood floor.

Removing Pet Urine Stains from Hardwood Floors

10th Birthday Cake.

10th Birthday Party Ideas

Plastic Canvas Angel

Plastic Canvas Angel Patterns

cigarette odors in a car

Removing Cigarette Smoke Odors from a Car

Black Spots on Mirrors

Fixing Black Spots on Mirrors

Couch with urine odors.

Removing Urine Odors from a Couch

Toilet bowl

Removing Toilet Bowl Stains

Musty Smell in the Basement

Getting Rid of a Musty Smell in the Basement

Multimeter

Troubleshooting Electrical Circuit Problems

Work Clothing

Removing Gasoline and Diesel Fuel Odors From Clothing

A pile of soap scraps in a shower.

Making a Bar of Soap from Soap Scraps

Rust stains around tub faucet.

Removing Rust Stains from a Bathtub

Itching from a bug bite.

Identifying Little Black Biting Bugs

Man scratching his head.

Getting Rid of Fleas in Human Hair

Photo of cleaning supplies.

Determining a Reasonable Cleaning Rate

13 year old gift ideas

12th Birthday Party Ideas for Girls

Closeup of pink marble slab.

Removing Stains from Marble

Glider Chair

Finding Glider Chair Replacement Cushions

Smashed bugs on front of car

Cleaning Love Bugs from Cars

Refrigerator Is Freezing Food

Refrigerator Is Freezing Food

A photo of an old, gold trophy.

Recycling Old Trophies

Dog Standing on Carpet

Preventing a Dog From Peeing on Carpet and Rugs

A photo of a real estate sign.

Real Estate Business Name Ideas

Veterinarian taking a blood sample from a cat.

Finding a Veterinarian That Accepts Payments

Picture of a red striped shirt in a washer.

Removing Dye Transfers from Clothing

Snow Covered Truck

Troubleshooting Truck Heater Problems

kitchen sink

Unclogging a Garbage Disposal

A 16 year old girl holding a cake at her birthday with friends.

16th Birthday Party Ideas for Girls

a large collection of DVDs

DVD Clubs That Don't Require a Credit Card

Trailer Home in The snow

Keeping a Trailer Warm

Painting Walls

Painting Walls in a Mobile Home

Dog in Backyard

Keeping Your Dog in Your Yard

zipper

Repairing a Zipper That Separates

Mole Digging Out of Hole into Open Air

Getting Rid of Moles in Your Yard

Homemade Carpet Shampoo Recipes

Homemade Carpet Shampoo Recipes

E6000 glue, commonly used for gluing glass.

Gluing Glass to Glass

Dog laying on beige carpet next to a vacuum

Cleaning Urine Odors from Carpet

a smart girl reading

Using Online Accelerated Reading Tests

A firefighter in the smoke from a house fire.

Removing Smoke Odor After a House Fire

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