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We have a contest at work for decorating a Santa Hat. Looking for ideas that are fairly easy but unique as I won't have a ton of time to do it. It will just be a basic white and red hat to start..... Thanks! Nancy

Well I'm leaving today to go visit my boyfriend. We lived together here in CA. He's originally from Andover, Ma area. That's were we met. He has a son there and went back when his son needed him last year. So I was just laid off my job of 20 years and am now thinking of moving there so...

My Fridge/freezer died last night.. I leave for vacation tomorrow morning, dont have time to shop for a fridge. So I'm buying a small freezer to save my frozen things. Will it be okay to lay on it's side in my SUV? The freezer is 2 years old. Thanks for any insight

I bought some organic oat straw from someone at the Farmer's market Saturday and made the infusion and drank it for the first time yesterday. I have to say I slept better last night than I have in weeks , even months! Not sure if the tea was why or if I finally just caught up on some sleep...

Saw this when I opened my yahoo page today... pretty cool http://gmy.news.yahoo.com/vid/16411712

So my sister-in law has always made the best potato soup but currently my brother is in the process of making her my ex- sister in law and it's not the best time to ask her for her recipe. SO I'm really craving some creamy, chunky potato soup. I'm hoping some of you have your own yummy...

Okay I want to try making some jerky but I would have to buy the meat. What cut of beef should I buy to make jerky? The recipe I have, I would marinate the meat over night but I have no idea what cut of beef would make good jerky? Also any marinades you want to share that you like would be...

Saw this tonight on Channel 10 in Sacramento *** some crime show music *** This is the city, Sacramento , CA What you are about to see is a crime in progress the names have been changed to protect the innocent Then you see and hear dark shadows with chickens walking around and bokking and...

Well I was hoping to make it to my 20 year Anniversary at the computer company I work for but it's not to be. My last day of employment will be Dec 12th, they laid me off today 20 years would have been January 21st, 2010. I won't miss the actual job but I will miss the people, the company(...

So I have my coturnix in rabbit hutches but there is no house or anywhere for them to go to get out of the elements. My weather is very mild for the most part but it will get cold this winter. I will probably cover with tarps or plastic but was wondering if the quail would use rabbit nest...

I went for my yearly physical yesterday and had done some bloodwork last week beforehand. Well my doc tells me my thyroid was off and she mentioned Graves but they are doing some more testing. She didnt say much and I didnt ask much since she didnt seem real concerned. Of course I came...

So I normally keep butter in the fridge, but usually keep a small amount in the cupboard in my butter dish. Well I broke the lid to that dish when I moved so I looked for a new one and saw a butter dish that you put water in and turn upside down , it supposedly keeps the butter fresher...

Mint Pesto - great for lamb or chicken 1.5 cups of chopped fresh mint 2/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese 1/3 cup slivered almonds 2tbsp Canola oil 1. Place all in food processor . Process using on/off motion until finally chopped . 2. Pack in small freezer containers . Refrigerate for...

So I'm sitting here on BYC and watching Letterman and I look up and a bat is flying around inside my house! I see them outside sometimes and I have doors that are split so I can have the top open . Well it's nice out tonight so I have the door to the front deck open on the top and the back...

Okay so today I find this about 30 feet from my back door on the path towards my chickens... should I be worried? Is it bear? What do you think? For size reference here's my 10lb puppy sniffing it.. Edited as uploader didnt like my file name Nancy

This is Lily, a 4 month old Norwich Terrier. Isnt she cute?!?!? Its hard to get a picture of her, she keeps moving. She's been so good so far and my dogs are already trying to play with her, her previous owner's dogs wouldnt and growled at her so I got an AWESOME deal on her. I...

I just moved from 1500 feet to 4000 feet up in the mountains. Is there a basic formula for baking and canning at a higher altitude? I am going to be canning some pear butter and am wondering what I should do different? Thanks Nancy

So I'm in the process of moving this weekend, so I moved some quail to a cage behind my chicken coop so I could move their normal cage. the cage I put them in is a rabbit cage, the wire on the sides is 1" x 2" but the wire on the bottom is 1" by 1/2" . It was sitting right against my...

They will be 4 months old on August 1st. I love them. ... not sure if they are male or female, can anyone tell yet? Thanks Nancy

Here's my two turkens hatched from eggs from jmhappycowboy. I think they are beautiful! Nancy