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Elementary Schools Is Tulsa Area
For example, when learing about plants the class would grow plants, observe, collect data, create a garden, etc. Not just learn the plant life cycle with a ...
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- I've been hearing good things about Regent Preparatory school. Some moms were just talking how their 4 yr olds dissected Owl pellets looking for bones and hair of ani...
- You should check out the Berryhill Public Schools, they are just west of Tulsa (still in tulsa county).
- Why don't you think about homeschooling that way you can direct his learning the way you would like. I have heard good things about Carnegie, but none of the schools i...
How Do I Get Rid of These Stupid Gnats?
House plants can be a culprit and there is something to treat the soil for that. The exterminator said I can make a trap for them by setting out a glass of ...
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- I don't have any suggestions but wanted to let you know that I don't have any pets and am having the same problem. I'll be watching for suggestions. Mine seem to stay ...
- Have you tried a fogger? You set the fogger off and leave the house for 2 hours, come back and air it out. Those are pretty effective.
- Hi, A.. I got an e-mail from a friend just recently about getting rid of gnats and bugs...by putting Listerine mouthwash in a spray bottle and spraying it where neede...
Advice on Childproofing
He also wants to leave all these computer cords loose, leave plants on the floor , ... For plants, I've gone to the hanging baskets. Or I'll put it outside. ...
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- M.- My husband was the same way about change. Make a place where he can easily deposit his loose change, ours is a bowl on top of the fridge. In about 8 months or so ...
- My little guy is also 10 months and into absolutely everything! My motto is if you value it hide it! We have baby gates at all doors (I like air flow and hate stale ro...
- Hi, I am just going to let you know what I did for childproofing my home. First I went around and pulled all the cords wich I could see and firgured out what they...
Rabbits Eating Us Alive
Make a "tea" out of it and pour it all over the plants the rabbits are eating. ... Help! Squirrels Eating My Plants in Flower Bed and Pots. ...
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- I use blood meal in our garden to keep critters away. We have bought it at Lowe's, Wal-Mart, and garden centers, the smell is nasty but it works. Good luck!
- I have the same problem. I just purchased a bottle of Red Fox Urine from Roach Feed in Garland. So far so good. It's under $10. There is also a product called Rabb...
- We had some very pesky squirrels who took up residence in our attic last year and Calloways suggested spraying fox urine around the place they were getting in and nest...
Knats
Apr 19, 2009 ... Read all 10 responses: "Last spring/summer we had knats that infested our house. I bought spray for my house plants and sprayed all of them.
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- We had this problem last summer! I had never seen it before! It seemed that every time I would bring home banannas or oranges from the grociery store, we would be over...
- I dont' know about knats but this worked with fruit flies. Maybe it will help?? Leave a bottle of red wine open on the counter for a couple of days. Fruit flies wil...
- The pest control people told me that flys, nats, bugs need water to lay eggs so put bleach in your toilette, sinks, disposal and the bugs wont lay eggs there and they ...
My Son Has Severe Allergies What Types of Things Can I Change to Help Him?
Depending on the types of plants, they may actually be better in the house, .... First off, bring the plants back in. They help to purify the air and bring ...
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- have you taken him to an allergist? My allergies got so bad, I finally went, found out I was allergic to much more than I thought. And I got some great tips on what t...
- I work with a company that helps clean the toxins out of our homes with safer products. It's legit, for real - and really works! My girlfriend just converted her hom...
- First thing, stop dusting! Use a moist cloth - not damp really, but just wet enough to get the dust to stick to it. Dusting the 'normal' way kicks up just about as muc...
Fruit Flies
It can take a while as the breed so quickly and can infest plants etc. (you can spray plants with pesticides, but with kids and pets we just waited it out. ...
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- They breed so fast it's hard to get rid of them. You need to get rid of any damp/soft materials that they like to breed in. Ripe fruit, damp towels or wash cloths ne...
- Vinegar and a little dish soap in a container will attract and drown them. Change daily.
- In addition to the vinegar/dish soap thing.... -keep all your fruit in the fridge for 2 weeks. -don't throw away food stuff in any open garbages. Cover the garbag...
How Do You Grow Hydrangeas?
I'm no expert, believe me, I kill more plants than I keep alive. ... Also, some plants do better if you cut off old blooms after they flower, ...
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- I have had the best luck with hydrangeas on the North side of the house. They typically like the more shaded, cooler areas and the North side seems to meet that crite...
- I'm no expert, believe me, I kill more plants than I keep alive. I have one in my back that seems to do pretty well, we've had it 2 years now & it has lots of blooms....
- PLan in the shade when it is cool, they hate the heat. I almost planted my new plants too late this last year. After they bloo make sure you dead head all the old b...
Landscaping
You can save by using native MI plants that are good for our weather (and ... Here's a search for MI plants you can do by color even, when they bloom (have ...
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- This fall, I used Precision Landscaping to re-grade and re-seed my backyard. I was told that the price I paid was very reasonable. I don't have the number with me ri...
- FYI - go to Eastern Market in Detroit when spring arrives. We got all our landscaping plants/trees for a fraction of the cost of local nurseries. Also, check out freec...
- You can save by using native MI plants that are good for our weather (and the birds) and may not need a ton extra water. Here's a search for MI plants you can do by ...
2 Yr Old Afraid of Thunder Storms
He is ok about them during the day, and we talk about the rain watering the plants. I tell him that the thunder is just a little rumbling noise, and that it ...
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- VERY normal. We talk about the fact that thunder is ONLY a noise. A noise CANNOT hurt you. We talk about the angels bowling and getting a strike if it's pretty loud...
- A., Wow, that must be really hard on the nights your husband is away. I truly feel for you. Unfortunately, I think this is something every child goes through. ...
- Hi A., The poor little guy! I imagine that Dad being gone so much could be part of his anxiety. Of course, that part can't be helped, but the 1st thing that came to m...
