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How to....Take Care of and save an Orchid
Asked by T.F. from San Francisco
on November 29, 2011
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I have an orchid my brother and sil gave me in October. Well, I imagine it is one of those things that maybe isn't meant to last? I was hoping I could take care of i...
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- My daughter gave me an orchid and the tag said just add ice. 3 or 4 ice cubes once a week. I have it in my window at work so it gets natural and irridescent light. ...
- I clip my stems together when its dormant with small rounded hair clips. That way the stem won't fall over when it blooms again. And I second the advice of not alot ...
- I have several orchids. They are slow growing but keep their blooms a long time. Unfortunately when the blooms come off, it can take a long while before more arrive ...
Flowers for a "Black Thumb" Person?
Asked by P.G. from Dallas
on June 2, 2012
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Hi Moms - we've had our house on the market and, of course, had cut flowers in a few places. It really made me happy to see them, but I don't like the ongoing expense ...
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- I agree with fake plants. When we sold our first home, our realtor used a stager. She came in with a fake plant and I was horrified, but she assured me it was fine.....
- Is the term "black thumb" a racist remark? If it is I would appreciate you not using it. If it isn't, pardon my misinterpretation of the word.
- Fake orchids are impossible to tell without touching them. Just keep them dusted!!! For outside... hanging fuschia baskets
Stains on Clothes... from Downy?
Asked by R.B. from Oklahoma City
on June 30, 2008
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I use gain soothing sensations vanilla orchid and downy w/ febreze my washer has a fabric despener I put in about 1/2 capful rest water when my laundry comes out of th...
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- I have started making my own launddry detergent with a soap called Fels-Naptha. You can also use this as a pretreater. You wet the item of clothing then rub the soap...
- I have had Downy stain my clothes before, but I was never able to remove the stains. :( I bought a Downy Ball after that because I realized that my washer's automat...
- Both liquid softener and dryer sheets (Bounce) will stain clothing like that, especially polyester blends. I remember my MIL having on a brown "shiny" polyester blous...
Flowers Still Okay to Send?
Asked by B.A. from Sacramento
on January 8, 2013
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Right after Christmas I learned that the husband of a friend of mine passed away in October during heart surgery. I haven't seen my friend in about 18 years, she lives...
Needing Anniversary Gift Idea
Asked by A.C. from San Francisco
on April 7, 2008
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My 7th wedding anniversary is coming up at the end of the week and I am looking for a gift idea for my husband. Something simple and under $20. My husband is always th...
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- Since he loves horticulture and architecture, why not plan a picnic lunch at Filoli in Palo Alto? I don't know if you've ever been there but it is a beautiful old home...
- ...how about a simple home made stepping stone for the garden?
- Hi A., Whenever I need a quick and thoughtful gift I make a homemade card or special photo collage. It's easy to do and since you have so many special memories you...
What Are Your Favorite Flowers and WHY? JFF...
Asked by R.D. from Richmond
on March 7, 2011
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Speaking of wedding stuff (if you saw my previous post), I wanted dark purple gerbera daisies in my bouquet... but they don't COME in dark purple and they don't dye we...
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- Actually I love all flowers but Daffodils have been my favorite since I was a little girl. I'm not sure why. Maybe because they are one of the first flowers of spri...
- Tulips are my favorite flower. I really like gerbera daisies too though.
- My favoritest flower is a yellow rose. I think they are absolutely beautiful. I guess thats why I have a tattoo of a yellow rose :P
Need Ideas for Hostess Gift
Asked by S.T. from Dallas
on May 24, 2008
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We're attending a party at a friend's house. She doesn't want anyone to bring a dish or beverage. Therefore, I would like to bring her and her husband a gift. Any i...
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- How about some cute decorative cup towels? You might even have them embroidered with the hostess's initial or something. Or maybe a cookbook with one of those cute coo...
- Stop on your way to her house and get a bunch of flowers. Flowers are always appreciated and do not cost as much at Walmart or a grocery store. mas
- what about a nice flower arrangement or plant? If you wanted to contribute money (not sure what the event is) then you can put a small gift card with it.
Mexican Vanilla for Baking?
Asked by Z.M. from Los Angeles
on March 23, 2012
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My dad buys vanilla from Mexico for all his baking needs. It seems that only my husband and myself can taste a distinctive flavor in it, like a cinnomon taste. It's ...
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- It definitely has a distinctive flavor,but I love it so it must be a personal preference thing. There must be something different about it because a friend of mine wh...
- I use it in all my baking. My mother in law is from Mexico and always brings me back alot! I love it but I agree it has a different taste then vanilla sold here in the...
- The main difference in the Mexican Vanilla is it has more alcohol content than what is sold in the US and it does have a more true Vanilla taste because it is ferment...
Gift for Visiting a Newly Pregnant Relative
Asked by K.I. from Chicago
on January 15, 2009
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I will be visiting my only nephew and wife who are expecting their first child. They have had a couple of miscarriages and they are currently in their 12th week with ...
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- I probably would wait to get something, specifically, for the baby. Maybe get her something to pamper herself (massage, facial, manicure or pedicure... at a location i...
- I would gift her a spa treatment gift card. She should LOVE it! OR go with her while you are there visiting.
- Maybe you can just bring your niece something for herself and hold off on the baby gift right now. When you know she's at a "safe" point in her pregnancy, you can sen...
Mother's Day
Asked by K.C. from Mansfield
on May 6, 2008
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With Mother's Day less than a week away I am looking for ideas for a Mother's Day gift for my Mom. She doesn't really NEED anything, but I want to surprise her with s...
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- I just found plantable cards at Walmart. Cards that have flower seeds woven? into the paper. The paper is also biodegradable. I plan on giving my mom a pretty plant...
- I'm creating a small scrapbook for my mothers, from my daughter. Creative Memories sells quick kits (scrapbook, background paper, quotes, and stickers) for $15. Your...
- Pictures, Pictures and more Pictures! Grandmothers love to have pictures to share of their grandkids! Framed pictures, mini brag books for the purse or even a pictur...
