Question from Miss thrifty

Question: Sometimes my apples go bad before they get eaten. I hate throwing food away, what could i use the bad apple for?

Answer: Cut up your old apples and use them in some homemade potpourri. Below is a recipe for a great crock pot potpourri:

1 cup water
2 Cinnamon sticks
1/4 cup of apple juice
mulling spices
cut up old apple slices

place in small crock pot and turn on low for a great aroma in your home!

Question from the cook

Question: Everyday when I am cooking dinner my husband and my kids come into the kitchen and ask, "what's for dinner". Not all at the same time, but one by one. It  is irritating...how do I kindly tell them to stop asking?

Answer: It can be stressful in the kitchen, especially if you are running late or trying out a new recipe. An easy fix is to get a white board and write on it what is for dinner each day, the family can come in and look without interrupting your train of thought. See below for an example of a board if you are feeling a bit more crafty!

What do I do with old glass jars?

Use old glass jars and make cute storage containers. All I used was some scrapbook paper, ribbon and old buttons.

Question from Suzie Homemaker

Question: How do I get candle wax out of my table clothes?

Answer: all you need is a paper bag and an iron. Turn on iron, once heated, place brown paper bag over the spilt wax and place iron on top of the bag. The heat will melt wax and suck up onto the brown paper bag.

Question from Dr. Feel better

Question: What is the best way to treat a bad sinus headache?

Answer: Try to eliminate noise (have kids take their nap or read a book), a hot shower and a hot cup of tea. If it is allergy related you can take some over the counter Zyrtec or clariton.

Question from concerned citizen

Question: Don't you think the baby is too young to be out this late?

Answer: No, she's a big drinker and is usually up at this time anyways. By the way, don't you think you should wear some spanks with that outfit?

Questions from Mr. Christmas

Question: Should you get a real or fake Christmas tree?

Answer: Real! The wisemen would've been disappointed if they showed up and there was a plastic baby Jesus in the manger. Everything is better REAL!

*only exceptions are retail store decorations.