Thaddeus McCotter has introduced a bill into The House of Representatives , HR 3501 – ‘Humanity and Pets Partnered Through the Years (HAPPY) Act to amend the IRS Tax Code of 1986 to allow for deduction of up to $3,500 for pet care expenses. Continue reading ‘Pet Care Tax Deductions Possible?’ »
Christmas Tree Disposal
Without fail each year brings some scumbags who toss their used Christmas trees out beside the road or dumb them on private property. Losers like that are litterbugs and need to stick to artificial trees. They made the effort to get the tree home to enjoy – once done with it they need to make the effort to dispose of it properly. For those who don’t, hope Santa leaves coal in your stocking next year.
Be sure to remove lights decorations, hangers and all tinsel Continue reading ‘Christmas Tree Disposal’ »
MAHJONG TOWERS OF ETERNITY – A REVIEW
UPDATE In October of 2017 Big Fish games announced on their website that they no longer offer or support this game. Even if you have the game, you can no longer access the user made puzzles. I’m very disappointed in their decision.
If you are a fan of Mahjong puzzle games, Mahjong Towers of Eternity by BigFish Games is definitely worth checking out.
The game includes a very easy to use layout creator. Player created layouts can be shared with other players with the click of a button so there are always fresh layouts available. Continue reading ‘MAHJONG TOWERS OF ETERNITY – A REVIEW’ »
DIY Heating Pad, Quick, Easy, and Cheap
Sometimes a heating pad just won’t flex to heat what you want heated, for example around your neck, and those you can buy tend to be rather expensive. Here’s an idea for one that is quick, easy and cheap to make. Continue reading ‘DIY Heating Pad, Quick, Easy, and Cheap’ »
Graphics Portal Now Up
GRAPHICS PORTAL I now have my graphics portal area up although it’s a work in progress and not a lot there yet. Currently there are antique Thanksgiving postcards, antique Valentines, and I’ll be adding more content as time permits. Enjoy!
Pumpkin bread without the spices
A lot of the pumpkin bread recipes call for spices but this one doesn’t. The results are a nicely orange colored bread that is very moist and tender.
I used my bread machine to mix the dough and for the first rise to make rolls from this recipe. They’re
delicious and different. Continue reading ‘Pumpkin bread without the spices’ »
Got Fire Ants?
Fire ants are believed to have entered the US through shipping ports in Alabama, possibly in material used as ships ballast. They have spread rapidly and efforts to eradicate them have not been very successful. Continue reading ‘Got Fire Ants?’ »
Polital Games
I hate politics. What annoys me most is the party thing. I look at the candidate, not the party they belong to. I could care less if someone is a republican, democrat or other, and I won’t support a candidate
based on the party they belong to. The bottom line is, no matter what party one considers themselves,
we are all United States Citizens and need to work together for the good of the American people. Continue reading ‘Polital Games’ »
VOIPO – Phone Service Review
I’ll admit it. When I signed up for telephone service through VOIPO I had my doubts. I was a wary of voice over internet protocol phone service to begin with and I couldn’t see how this company could offer the service they do, with all the bells and whistles, for such inexpensive rates. I tried it and now I am a
believer. I have, in fact, gone ahead and subscribed for an entire year and am saving even more money.
I honestly can’t begin to describe the bang you get for your buck. If you have any concerns about voice quality let me say this – it is MUCH better than my regular landline phone. Tech support is US based and
these people are a wonderful example of what customer service/relations should be.
Activation is free, modem is shipped to you free, and there is no cancellation fee. They also offer toll free and forwarded numbers at very low prices. The modem is portable – take it and your home phone with you when you travel – as long as a broadband connection is available.
I won’t even attempt to cover all the features included, but suffice it to say there are a lot of them and you would pay extra through other voip services for some of them. Check it out – it’s worth the few
minutes it will take to see what they can offer you.
Long distance carrier change – slamming
Years ago I paid my phone company, Windstream, formerly Alltel, $25 to block, and have paid them $4.99 a month ever since, simply to NOT have long distance on my landline. Imagine my surprise when I opened
a phone bill to find $5.63 for “carrier change charge” and $19.37 billed from ILD Teleservices on behalf
of Reliant Communications”, both companies I had never heard of. Continue reading ‘Long distance carrier change – slamming’ »
Financial Stupidity
It’s obvious to all that the US is in a heck of a financial mess. Numerous businesses and financial institutions have their hands stuck out wanting money from the government – from the TAXPAYERS- to bail them out. Could it be possible that their own financial problems are the result of poor business decisions and waste? Probably. Continue reading ‘Financial Stupidity’ »
DIY TEA TREE OIL SOAP
When the brand of tea tree soap I used was discontinued I decided to make my own as I wasn’t all that pleased with some of the others I tried. It’s easy and fun to do, cheaper than most you buy in stores, and best of all, you can experiment with adding other ingredients to design a soap perfect for your own needs. Continue reading ‘DIY TEA TREE OIL SOAP’ »
Do you remember…
I never walked two miles to school nor did I study by candle or oil lamp. The outhouse was long gone by the time I came along, although I do remember people in my neighborhood who still used them. I even remember an older couple who, although they had a truck and a car, often went to town in a wagon pulled by a mule. Do YOU remember Continue reading ‘Do you remember…’ »
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Is it true that Ebay sucks?
I haven’t listed anything on Ebay in quite some time – I wasn’t happy about their fee increases or the fact that while a buyer can leave negative feedback for sellers, sellers can’t leave negative for buyers. Now I notice something else about their feedback system that, well, quite frankly annoys me more than the first two changes combined……. Continue reading ‘Is it true that Ebay sucks?’ »
Handmade & OOAK Crafts Page Now Up
I finally have a page showing some samples of my crafts back up! You can visit it HERE.
I enjoy working with Barbie and Kelly doll, beading, shrink plastic, jewelrycraft, scrollsaw, paper mache, polymer clay and making Christmas and Santa items and ornaments. Most of the items shown have been sold but I should have more available soon. You can find my contact info on the page if you have any questions, inquiries or comments.
Another Look at Bicycles
With so many people becoming more health concious, the number of bicyclists is on the rise. More bike lanes are appearing nationwhile. Unfortunately, there have always been and will always be accidents between motor vehicles and bicycles and the bottom line is, a bicyclist is usually going to end up on the short end of the stick. Continue reading ‘Another Look at Bicycles’ »
Mmmmm… Sauerkraut !
I have to say, sauerkraut may be an acquired taste. Over time I’ve experiments and found what I have to call my favorite sauerkraut recipe and am going to share it with you. It’s easy to make, just keep in mind I don’t measure the ingredients when I make mine so the amounts are estimates – you’ll need to experiment to find your preferences. Drag out your old faithful crockpot and let’s get started. Continue reading ‘Mmmmm… Sauerkraut !’ »
Pogo Is No-Go
I haven’t subscribed to Club Pogo in at least two years now. On July 4th I visited Pogo for the first time in ages and was excited to see an ad for 15% off Club Pogo. While I think $39.99 is a bit steep, I was willing to consider $24.99. Of course the ad was misleading – I wasn’t eligible – it was only for “new” subscribers… Continue reading ‘Pogo Is No-Go’ »