What is your relax way after tired from some continuous work ? Please share it
The other night a coon killed my cat outside! We have two other cats outside that we are locking up at night now as a result until we catch the coon. I saw him and he is huge. We have a few live traps set up with pean...
It's getting so much colder here now, a lot earlier than usual. So we have started weather-proofing in preparation for winter. Please share any weather proofing tips you have.
My dad is an oil painter and I would like to list some of his paintings online for sale. Can you recommend any good sites where this would work best?
I would like to create a gift basket for my sister's house warming (as she has recently purchased a new home with her husband). I could just buy a gift basket, but think this might be a nice choice. What should I inclu...
Would you buy the same gift for a man that you would for a woman? For instance, are there some gifts that you could equally give to your mom or your dad or either gender?
We live very near a wooded area, so we have ants and little critters creeping up into the house on occasion, especially during the summer time. This past summer was especially brutal with the trails of ants coming into ...
Where do you find your inspiration to do crafts? Do you look online for ideas or look at books or magazines?
Stupid mosquitoes are attacking my feet and ankles! I guess they are getting into the house at night when the door is opened. I try to keep the light off when opening or closing the door as they are attracted to the li...
Christmas too has many traditions and customs which are being carried forward by families the world over. These traditions and customs may be as varied as the diversity in cultures. Some though are common to everyone cel...
I'm not really into big birthday celebrations and as the years roll on dread having my birthday come around. To me, it's a reminder of getting older. Also, I'm usually busy and taking time for a birthday party seems a ...
I love giving 'just because' gifts, or gifts that are not for any special occasion. If I see items that my family might enjoy, then usually I will buy them and tuck them away for a holiday, but sometimes I would just ra...
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...
Love is the feeling which can be felt when it comes or lost. For the reason of love we walk towards anyone. When we love anyone from the bottom of our heart we give everything of our self instead of asking. Love is nothi...
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.
If you were to go camping, would you allow your dog to run free? We were camping this weekend and a dog was roaming around our site, snarling at us. We were afraid that he was going to bite someone. The owner did not ...
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?
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?
What is the cost of a truly professional voice over? I would like to know how much someone who is actually good at this service would be paid.
For anyone who offers video voice overs, is it necessary to receive proper vocal coaching or training to do the best voice over job?
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 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?
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...
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?
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 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?
