I would prefer a practical gift on any occasion, such as new computer or accessories, earphones, camera or anything that is going to help my freelance business. Once I even got two years of website hosting as a Christma...
I have a few craft type interests but no way to monetize them. So I feel guilty even trying. Should I craft anyway regardless or wait till I can find a way to make money off them?
I have about 200 old magazines collected over the past ten years since my teens. Some are in excellent condition and others show signs of wear. I don't know whether to sell them or let my nieces use them for crafts. D...
I'm a typical bologna sandwich man, nothing too fancy. It serves my needs. I like a cold cut sandwich piled high with ham and cheese. What are some other good cold cuts I might be missing?
How do I do Paper Mashy again? I can remember doing it when I was younger, but can remember for certain the correct way to do it so that it works correctly.
I will pay far more money for a handcrafted item that has a unique story behind it. For instance, if the seller tells about how the gems used to create a piece of jewelry were mined in an exotic part of the world and go...
I would like to spruce up my apartment to make it more updated. Please suggest a place that I can buy cool home accessories and home fashion decor items online. I'm not much for shopping in malls.
Just recently, my family lost a very long time member, being one of our pets. We are still grieving a lot. Please help me know how best to grieve a beloved pet? I don't just want to forget him and move on. I want us ...
Are you worried about what others think when they come to your house? Such as if the house smells or if there is too much pet hair? I worry that others think that the house smells but no one complains.
I love the granny square pattern as it's so versatile. I have used this pattern to create baby sweaters, blankets and even rugs. The pattern can be modified to use as many threads as you need for desired thickness (suc...
I spend at least an hour working on my digital scrapbook every day. I hope to have it finished by my mom and dad's anniversary. This will be my gift to them. Do you spend lots of time every day on your art or craft?
I have some very old pictures of me and my brothers from childhood that I would like to archive in a scrapbook. I want to have the photos restored as many are worn with time and colors fading. Does anyone know of a se...
So many people over look the library as a valuable reading source. There are many thousands of books even at the smallest library and all the books are available for check out for free. Do you visit the library for rea...
Carrot cake is my favorite and always something that I want for my birthday. It's very rich tasting so I only get a little even at my birthday. I don't mind having a chocolate cake with real fudge icing, but that's not...
What would be the upper end for your budget for audio equipment or what's the most you ever spent?
My favorite paint color is a creme white, but not stark white as it is too glaring. I would prefer a taupe color as an accent as that is always complementary for furniture and decorations.
What is the right price to pay for a microphone that you plan to use for voice overs or video productions?
I don't' really hate spiders. I know they do an awesome job of keeping the environment rid of pests and bugs and other creepy crawly things. And, they are essential for the environment. I don't mind spiders doing thei...
My brother was an illustrator and my dad always painted (oils and acrylics), but I never got into drawing until I was well into my teens. And, though most of my time was spent writing, occasionally I would illustrate s...
As a very young child, my mom had a daycare in our home and we always had really fun kid friendly craft supplies such as glue and glitter and all kinds of fun construction paper. I made some really cool collages. When ...
As a child, my favorite thing to do was draw and I loved illustrating everything, sometimes to my mother's disappointment as that usually meant I would draw on walls. Over time, I found a more constructive way to expr...
I would love to hire a musician or band for a family birthday party. This could be a really fun thing for everyone attending. Is this something you would do?
Growing up in the South, homemade lemonade and lemon tea was a regular part of dinnertime. And, it was a really nice sweet treat. I would love to get back to making homemade lemonade as it always taste so tart and fres...
My cats love hanging out with me, even lying on the sofa next to me as I work. And, this is a really special thing for me. They are not much into play, but express affection just by being nearby.
Sometimes beef will go bad, if it's past the expiration date or not properly stored in the freezer. So one thing I look for when preparing beef is that bright red color (this is true for fresh or frozen beef). And, a...
Do you rush through meal time or take time to savor your food, as well as the good conversation that goes with having an extended meal?
I love buying fresh cooked foods from my local deli. They prepare large plates of food for take out and the food is always so fresh and delicious, very good to eat. In this way, I don't have to cook. Other things I lov...
Just recently, I was lucky enough to be able to put a down payment on my first home after years of apartment living. This place means so much to me and has given me roots. Do you own your own home?
When I was actively doing charcoal and pastel paintings, i had my own art case for my pencils and pastels. It was a nice way to keep all my supplies neatly organized and out of the way until I needed them. This idea als...
One of the things that I loved doing when I was cross stitching was using two, three and even four strands of embroidery thread while cross stitching or doing other embroidery or needlepoint work. The end result was alw...
We have a small kitten and he is having trouble learning to use the litter box. Can you give me advice on how to make this process easier for him?
Growing up, my dad owned many chinchillas. They were only family pets, very similar to a large guinea pig or rodent. And, now I have my own. Although chinchilla kit (baby) is very tiny, it is born with full fur and se...
I like watching Christmas movies and other movies that feature special occasions as a theme. These movies have great sentimental value for me and always make me feel very good.
I spend at least an hour of play time with our dog daily making sure he gets plenty of exercise in the yard and interacting with him at meal time. He likes to sit on the couch next to me when I'm watching TV, so I consid...
Re-gifting is the act of giving a gift to someone else after that same gift was given to you by someone else. Most times this is done when you receive a gift that you do not really need or want and just want to pass it ...
If I were going to an arts and crafts fair, I would expect to pay more money for a homemade craft item. These handcrafted items always take more time to create than anything you would buy from online or in a store. Tho...
I have made a few simple pieces of jewelry using jewelry making kits and they are always lots of fun, especially for family time. If you are thinking of creating jewelry even to sell, you might start out like this first...
I love handmade one of a kind jewelry items, such as those you might find on Etsy. These jewelry pieces are made with such care by the artist. And, though the price is always higher than a mass merchandised jewelry item...
I would love to prepare more homecooked meals for my family but they always insist on fast food and pizza, which is expensive and unhealthy. I need suggestions on helping my family love homecooked meals more.
I want to decorate my home for an upcoming birthday party, but don't really feel like going to the shops to find decorations. Is there a good site online that offers birthday party decorations but also fast delivery?
