sweet-pea

Are sweet peas poisonious to dogs?

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i was wondering if they were because i would like to start planting them along my fence but if it is poisonous to dogs and children then I'm obviously going to choose a different climber this year. any suggestions for climbers in zone 5a?

Are sweet peas poisonious to dogs?
i don't think they are. actually if you break one of the stems and see a milk colour liquid comming out of it then refrain as it may be poisonous to both human and animals.
Reply:if they are not poisonous to humans, definetely not to dogs
Reply:i dont know but i heard that grapes %26amp; and raisens are.
Reply:Sweet peas are perfectly fine for dogs. In fact, they're a healthy snack.
Reply:im a human and ther Poisonious too me LOL there not poisonious too me there Just YUCKY Plus i dont think the dog will want those YUCK PEAS

What is the best way to plant sweet peas from seed?

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I have an old gardening book with about three pages of somewhat conflicting advice. The universal element appears to be well aged manure and secondarily, lots of well rotted leaves.

I have never had success with annual sweet peas (although I do have the perennial) in all my years of gardening and I have river bottom soil in my garden. This year, I added lots of chicken manure and decaying leaves to various areas of the garden and planted sweet peas. I soaked some of the seeds, did not soak others - I will see what happens. The seeds should be sprouting shortly. Mid April is about as late as the seeds can be planted here in Ohio, Zone 5b. A lot of the directions say to plant as soon as the soil can be worked. Once the weather heats up, there is no chance at all.

What is the best way to plant sweet peas from seed?
soak them in a saucer of water and kitchen paper for a week or more until they sprout.then plant out in pots or outside if weather is suitable.

horns

Sweet Peas when do I take off the pods please?

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Hi My sweet peas have finished flowering unfortunatley and am left with just the pods which have seeds in them I presume can anyone help with what I do with this pods and when. Many thanks

Sweet Peas when do I take off the pods please?
If the pods are still green you may still be in time to encourage more flowers by cutting them all off now and watering the plants well. It you want to save the seeds however wait till the pods start to lose their colour and then pick them and put them in a paper not plastic bag to finish ripening/drying out.If the peas are not the "vegatable" type do not eat them.
Reply:I'm going to take it you mean the type of flowers that are known as sweet peas and not the vegetable. If you're wanting to collect seed pods in order to use the seeds next year, you need to wait until they're dry. Try to do it before the first frost, because that will often cause the pods to open and the seeds fall out. Otherwise, just let them become quite dry before you pick them.
Reply:sweet peas and beans are really fun to grow, becasue they grow so quickly and the flowers are pretty.

You can take the pods off and eat them just as they are at any time when they seem ready. Some people like them to be really tiny and eat them whole when they are tender and young.

Some like to let the peas inside grow and then take those out of the pod and eat those by themselves.

Fresh vegetables are the best.. steam them, a tiny bit of salt, and there you go.. enjoy!
Reply:Since the sweet peas are done blooming, you can leave those pods on the vine until just before the first frost. Then pick the pods, take the seeds out and store them. They are free seeds for next years planting. Or, let mother nature take care of it. The pods will dry, hang on the vine and hopefully pop open to allow the seeds to drop and start new plants. I have found this to be the easiest, but do often times need to help the seeds out of the pod mid winter by rubbing them open. Happy planting. And aren't those sweet peas just the most fragrant for such a small flower. Love em.,
Reply:Because you have left the pods on this is why you have no flowers, once a plant thinks it has enough seeds it will stop producing flowers, when growing in future take seed pods as soon as they begin if you want the seed for the following year leave to ripen you will be able to feel the pea's inside the pod,

for all plants as the flowers die of you should remove them except when growing on for seed's.

Question about sweet pea seeds...???

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Should I pick the pods now while they are still green and then lay out the seeds to dry...?

or

Is it best to wait until the pods are dry and then pick them from the vines...?

or

Are both ways okay?

Question about sweet pea seeds...???
No. If you are going to save seeds from your vines, it is best to wait until they are dry and papery and then put them in a paper bag and hang them with a clothespin in a warm and dry place. When they burst open in the bag, you can collect them and put them in a cool and dry place until ready to plant.

Where can I buy Sweet Pea? And how much does it coast?

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The perfume

Where can I buy Sweet Pea? And how much does it coast?
Bath and Body Works...$11.95 =)
Reply:Bath and body works and it costs anywhere from 7.00-25.00 depending on what you buy. You can get lotion, body wash and body spray.

try going to www.bathandbodyworks.com
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Reply:Sry idk where to get the purfume, but at bath and body works they have the sweet pea body mist. %26lt;3!!!

How do you stop the water smelling like a compost heap when your'e using the vase for sweet peas?

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Should the water be changed everyday?

How do you stop the water smelling like a compost heap when your'e using the vase for sweet peas?
Try putting in a little bleach and re-cut the ends on an angle. This should also extend the life of the cuttings.
Reply:Wash the vase out with hot sudsy water, then add fresh tap water. You may need to do this on a daily basis to keep the smell down.
Reply:In warm weather, not that we have had an awful lot of that lately, if you have time, change water daily. If you are a tad forgetful, like me, try putting a small drop of bleach in the water to start with. Works for me.
Reply:I do not like bleach in the water and I do not think the flowers do either. A squeeze of lemon juice, fresh or concentrated real lemon juice, but I often use vinegar. Two teaspoons to the liter. Change water every other day.

Off the subject:

As far as bleach goes it is used in warm climates to "purify" vegetables grown in the EARTH, i.e. carrots, lettuce, radishes, cabbage and other vegetables, esp. if eaten raw.

I scrub first and leave in bleach and water for 20 minutes and then drain/allow to dry, (even for cantaloupe and papaya). Ratio is 2 teaspoons per liter. This prevents abrorption of paracytes and amebes.
Reply:every other day.
Reply:usr flat lemonade it makes the flowers last longer and does not smell or stain the vase.
Reply:You should really change the water everyday if possible, but a drop of bleach in the water will stop it smelling nasty and extend the life of your flowers. I also every other day cut a tiny bit off the stems and add some lemonade to the water as it feeds the flowers and makes them last even longer.

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When to plant sweet peas?

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When should I plant my sweet pea seeds?

When to plant sweet peas?
as long as the soil is not too moist. Test it by taking a handful and squeezing it. If it stays together as a lump you are good to go. Sweet peas like to germinate in cool soil.

Right now where I am I am planning on sowing them on Friday.

I would ( and will) soak them in a glass of water for 24 hours before hand. This just gives them a helping hand in braking the outside protective coating.

Have fun.
Reply:You didn't say where you live, but in general after danger of frost has past for spring planting, and you can also plant in fall when the heat of summer has started to fade and you expect slightly cooler days. heat will shorten the life of the plants and they should bloom until first fairly hard frost. to speed up germination soak the seeds in water over night and plant about 1 " deep-Mitch
Reply:I would plant them now. A little trick of the trade is to soak your seeds over night in lukewarm water. More on the cooler side than warm. This helps them germinate faster. Then follow the package directions and make sure you remember that they need quite a bit of sun. I love sweet peas!
Reply:In Southern Australia we generally start planting sweet peas on St Patricks day (17 March). This is one of those old rules of gardening.

Using this rule of thumb anytime in early/mid Autumn would be appropriate. Things are cooling down after summer and the summer annuals are past their best. Time to replace them.
Reply:The only area where it is to cold now is the northern tear of states like: North Dakota, Main, Wisconsin, Alaska, Montana.

They can take some cold.
Reply:As soon as soil temperature's reached 50 degrees.
Reply:now!

Can sweet peas, strawberries, raspberries and cucumbers all be planted together in one flowerbed?

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No, I would plant all but the cucumbers together. You will have cucumbers climbing up your plants. They have very long vines and need room to spread out. They may smother your other plants.

Can sweet peas, strawberries, raspberries and cucumbers all be planted together in one flowerbed?
Depends on how big the bed is. You will definitely have to watch the cucumbers and their vines, they do not have deep roots, but if you do not have them climbing they may strangle your other plants.

Word of caution: the strawberries will spread like you cannot imagine! By next year they can quadruple!
Reply:i have no idea but you could try............
Reply:Just remember the strawberries and the raspberries are perrinials, and both will spread out quite a bit. If I were you I would give these plenty of room.
Reply:Yes, but watch out for the cucumbers, they really spread.

How can I spice up some sweet peas?

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Garlic, Butter, and a pinch of sugar...

How can I spice up some sweet peas?
INGREDIENTS

15 ounces peas

1/4 cup chopped red onion

2 tablespoons dill pickle relish, drained

1 hard-cooked egg, chopped

1 large jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped

1/4 cup mayonnaise

1/2 cup shredded pepperjack cheese

salt to taste

DIRECTIONS

In a medium bowl, combine peas, onion, relish, egg and jalapeno. Stir in mayonnaise and cheese. Chill for at least two hours before serving.

INGREDIENTS

1 (3 pound) boneless corned beef brisket

1 1/2 cups peas

1 large head cabbage, quartered

1 medium turnip, peeled and cubed

6 carrots, peeled and cut in chunks

6 large potatoes, peeled and quartered

2 tablespoons butter

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Dumplings:

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

2 teaspoons white sugar

2 teaspoons baking powder

3/4 cup water

DIRECTIONS

Cover the corned beef with cold water and soak overnight in the refrigerator.

Drain the beef and place in a large Dutch oven. Cover with fresh water. Place the yellow peas in a triple layer of cheesecloth and tie securely. Place the bag inside the Dutch oven with the beef. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook for 2 hours.

After 2 hours, add the chopped cabbage, turnip, and carrots to the pot. Simmer for 25 minutes.

Add the chopped potatoes and simmer an additional 20 to 25 minutes, or until all of the vegetables are fork tender.

While the vegetables are cooking, prepare the dumpling dough as follows: Combine the flour, sugar, and baking powder in a bowl, then add the water a little bit at a time to make a pasty dough. You may not need to add all of the water. Divide the dough into 6 balls. Be careful not to over-handle the dough.

During the last 5 to 10 minutes of simmering the vegetables, place the dough balls on top of the vegetables and cover with a lid. Allow the dumplings to steam in the pot for 7 minutes.

When the dumplings are cooked through, remove all ingredients from the pot and arrange on a warm serving platter. Remove the cooked peas from the cheesecloth bag and mash with the butter and black pepper. Serve alongside the beef and vegetables.

INGREDIENTS

10 ounces peas

1 (15 ounce) can sliced beets, drained and diced

2 tablespoons chopped onion (optional)

1/2 cup creamy salad dressing, e.g. Miracle Whip ™

DIRECTIONS

In a medium bowl, mix together the peas, beets, onion and salad dressing. Refrigerate until cold, about 30 minutes, before serving.
Reply:my mother used to serve "creamed" peas. I knowi t had flower and milk in it and a little cornstarch, and maybe a tad of sugar. It was great...

on holidays mom would add the Christmas nut roll that had raisins and poppyseed in it with sugar, but in broken off pieces of the roll into a can of sweet peas. It tasted scrumptuous.
Reply:Sautee up some pancetta in a non stick pan. Let it get crispy. Once this is done add the peas and sautee with a little salt and pepper. YUM!
Reply:Occasionally I crush some rosemary and add it to the peas while they are cooking - just to give it a little something different.

Also, occasionally I cook the peas and corn and crushed rosemary together.

I like either of these when I am serving chicken of some kind.

BBWCHATT

The old lady in Chattanooga, Tennessee, USA
Reply:Try just a touch of mint either fresh or dried. Not too much or it will taste like chewing gum. Of course butter goes in it too.

How can I spice up some sweet peas?

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Can you grow Sweet Peas or Nicotiana as house plants?

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I am without a garden right now, but I would love to grow some favourites indoors anyway.

Thank you.

Can you grow Sweet Peas or Nicotiana as house plants?
Sweetpeas need deep soil with plenty of well roted manure to flourish so the answer to that is no. Nicotiana on the other hand should do well indoors as long as you give them a feed once a fortnight and make sure they get plenty of water.
Reply:I should'nt think so.
Reply:You could try the sweet peas near the window and let them have as much light as possible and go for the smaller variety as you do not want 6ft flowers indoors, and the nicotiana should be no problem. Any chance of a window box until you have a garden.
Reply:What you need to do is to plant these in a trough instead of pots, that way the plants have more room to put their roots into.

Because these garden plants need light all around you need to imitate the light outside, you need a big cardboard box and have it so that you have 3 sides and the top is open, cover two opposite sides and the back with kitchen foil, stand the trough up so that it is on the side that has no foil on it, the three sides that have the foil on them should be facing the window so that when the natural light hits the kitchen foil the plants have an all round natural light supply
Reply:i thnk sweet peas wud start to take up 2 much room

Who is the little girl Tommy Roe sings to in the music video "Sweet Pea"?

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In 1966 there was a song called "Sweet Pea" by Tommy Roe. There is an old black and white video with him singing it and he has a bunch of kids around him. I believe the show was a children's program but I am not sure. Does anybody know who the little girl was that Tommy Roe was singing to? She looks very familiar, maybe an actress now. The video itself is on the "YouTube" website under the name "Sweet Pea". Alot of people have wondered(including myself)if the little girl is his daughter or not. Thank you for any help here from Yahoo members!

Who is the little girl Tommy Roe sings to in the music video "Sweet Pea"?
just from observation by watching on youtube, I would say it is his daughter that he's singing to. especially since she seems so familiar with him and knows all the lyrics too.

Can sweet peas seeds be sown directly ouside and if so from what month?

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Im in the UK and they will be sown into troughs/planters....

Can sweet peas seeds be sown directly ouside and if so from what month?
If you are planting outside, no need to wait until danger of last frost. Peas are extremely hardy. Sweet peas, vegetable and/or flower, only need for the soil to be 40 degrees. People here in MI, go out and move the snow and put the seeds into the ground. Sweet peas need to be striated which is to file the outside coat or nick. Soaking is much easer. Soak the peas in bowl overnight. Those that float to the top are no good. They should sink to the bottom. I would give them at least 24 hours. The seed coat is so hard that without help, the little seedlings find it hard to break the coat. A good 24 hour soak should take care of that. Make sure that when you plant, you give them something to climb on. Putting in the trellis or pole at planting is better as if you wait until they have grown up, you are in danger of severing the roots. So put in the stakes, sticks, whatever as soon as you plant.
Reply:Yes. If you don't get much in the way of winter - anytime. They like cool weather, and can take light frosts.
Reply:In SW Missouri in the US I plant them in February, around Valentine's day. Whenever I can get my trowel into the ground.
Reply:Sweet Peas do great from seed. ALthough you may want to either knick the seed coat OR soak overnight first. They take a few days to poke though the soil in a greenhouse kit so I imagine they will take a bit longer outside. You can plant them as soon as the danger of freezes is over i think.

Seeds from sweet peas fell off when plant flowers died in the fall, will these seeds take root, this year?

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My dead sweetpea stems are still on my treliss. It is spring now, is it too late to cut them back? I was told they were annuals, but they were up when we moved in 2 years ago, and came up again last year. The seeds from the pods, fell onto the ground when flowers died. Will those seeds take roots and grow this year ?

Seeds from sweet peas fell off when plant flowers died in the fall, will these seeds take root, this year?
If you have had a mild winter you may get some self setters. The best thing to do is harvest the seed in fall, keep them frost free and dry throught the winter, then plant them in 3'' pots in spring. You can then plant them where you like without transplanting.
Reply:yep --they probably will--are you talking bout edible sweet peas --English peas to some people--or the vine called sweet peas that is inedible--if its the former--they maybe immature seeds and will not come up-- if they are the flowering kind they will do what nature meant for them to do and replenish their self
Reply:quite likely. Nasturtiums do this as well. Planted some 5 yrs ago,they seed themselves every year and give me free plants. The autumn frosts kill off the plants but I find the seeds germinate all through the winter

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How do sweet peas know which way to grow to grab a fence or post? I have seen them lean over to grab a post.?

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And some people will tell you there is no God. I think one of the most amazing wonders in nature is how plants know things. Like, how do they know to grow their leaves and branches out to a point so sharp that it can pierce your skin with only minor pressure. How do they know what causes us pain? It blows the mind.

How do sweet peas know which way to grow to grab a fence or post? I have seen them lean over to grab a post.?
They don't "know". They just do. Like ivy, or clamatis, or any other climbing plant. Some do and some don't. Cucumbers will climb a trellis if one is close enough, if not they just run along the ground till they "touch" something. I bet it has to do with the natural instinct to put as many leaves as possible as high as possible to get as much sun as possible. That sounds possible! :)
Reply:Although they seem to "reach out and grab" something that they can't possibly SEE...it's not sight that gets them there.

If you were to film the plant 24 hours a day, and then speed it up to look at it, you'll find that it moves around quite a bit while growing. If the tendril actually hits somthing, it will impede the movement long enough so that the quick growing tendrils' sprialing affect will catch the object.

No sign of my Sweet Pea, (Quaker Parrot) been 3 days now. What you thinik?

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I am so sorry. I understand how your feeling. I kept looking for ours for weeks. Don't give up hope though. There have been stories where parrots have turned up, after being gone for a long time. I really do hope you find her...

No sign of my Sweet Pea, (Quaker Parrot) been 3 days now. What you thinik?
never give up, there is always a chance.
Reply:i am sorry about your sweet pea but put up flyers and if that does'nt help then i would call your local police department and all of the humane sosity's near u i hope this helps and i hope u find it cuz i know how it feels to lose your pet!
Reply:If you have done all the things to find SP, do them again. Talk to every neighbor within 6 blocks around you, post flyers, get on the radio lost/found pets, call every vet, the humane society and keep looking. She will be very hungry now and searching for food.

I pray SP is found. It is deadly out there for parrots.

I planted sweet peas in my Santa Cruz, CA garden in March and I've only seen one sprout! Why?

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This is more or less the same time I've planted for several years with huge success.I have used essentially the same brand of seeds. We have had an inordinate amount of rain this year.

I planted sweet peas in my Santa Cruz, CA garden in March and I've only seen one sprout! Why?
As I recall, you guys had a really wet spring? It could be that with the combination of wet and cold weather, the seeds have rotted in the ground. If you replant now you should be okay.
Reply:because the seeds maybe old and not plantable. Or maybe its the soil.

Any tips for prizewinning sweet peas?

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I want to win the cup this year. I grow 'em cordon method and cut off side shoots et cetera but so does everyone else. I need an edge!

Any tips for prizewinning sweet peas?
For a start sow the seeds in the Autumn, pinch the tip out after three leaves and overwinter in cold frame or frostfree greenhouse and then plant out in Spring. As rightly said deeply dug and well manured. good luck.
Reply:Grow them indoors, i.e. in a greenhouse, but make sure the glass is slightly shaded otherwise they'll get scorched and burned. Keep the air slightly moist by misting once or twice a day. Use good quality plant food (not manure! it's too strong), good quality compost and just the right amount of watering. Also, choose a good strong breed in the first place. Keep air movement and drafts to an absolute minimum, any movement of the leaves and especially the flowers, will cause them to grow slightly smaller than they otherwise would. Sssshhhhhhhh!
Reply:Lots of manure works wonders. I know this sounds obvious but it makes such a huge difference to the blooms.
Reply:Rub seeds with sandpaper %26amp; plant seeds individually in compost inside the cardboard tube from a toilet roll. (Tube is half-filled with the compost. This encourages both roots %26amp; shoots to grow straight).

Start in greenhouse or on windowsill; plant outside after frosts.

ice skates

What type of pest or insect eats pea plants?

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I've had 2 new vegetable sweet pea plants disappear from my garden. (They were not stolen and 6" tall.) Something must've eaten them because there is is no visible trace of the stem or plant itself. It is 100% gone. What could be eating pea plants so hungrily?

What type of pest or insect eats pea plants?
Mice and aphids are number one enemies of the young plants and seeds; so are slugs and snails! Wrong time of year for aphids... I bet it was some snails!
Reply:Bunnies are another possibility, or squirrels, chipmunks, etc. Nice new green things may be irresistible to something in your near area.
Reply:Rabbits or ground hogs. Ground hogs love peas and beans and will eat them to the ground. So will deer. Good luck, I have had to give up my vegetable garden completely because of the critters, and I can't do anything about it because I live next to a woods except a tall and deep fence.

You can get a game camera, it works on an infrared light and will take pictures of whatever is eating your garden, at at least the mystery will be solved.
Reply:Rabbits love fresh pea and bean sprouts. By the way, baked rabbit with dumplings is delicious.

Am growing sweet peas inside to give a head start. Soil is mildewy. Help?

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I removed the plastic top cover %26amp; turned on a sun lamp. However, many of the seeds haven't germinated yet. What should I do?

Am growing sweet peas inside to give a head start. Soil is mildewy. Help?
From my experience, sweet peas do not transplant well. The mildew grew before you removed the top cover so that means they weren't getting enough air circulation. I would wait until it is mild enough to plant outdoors.

The Muse
Reply:I like to use NO DAMP. It's a liquid I mix with the water %26amp; it sterilizes the soil so tender new plants don't rot off at the surface of the soil. Good Luck with your sweet peas.

The Muse Report It

Reply:i agree with Raul. but i would wait a while longer before throwing the seeds away, sometimes it take a long time for them to germinate.
Reply:Start over. Use new dirt, and not so much water.

Project Runway: Sweet Pea Returns?

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I was looking at the site, and even though we have, after last night (the reunion episode, which I DVR'd and havesn't seen yet), still another couple episodes before the winner is chosen.

Anyway, last I knew Sweet Pea was eliminated, then I look online as see that she has a collection and shows at Bryant Park. WTH? I mean, why not just tell me who won too? And how did Sweet Pea get back on? I agree that she deserves it, but what is the point of the competition if they don't even follow their own rules? Its supposed to be 2 people that make it to Bryant. Last year they couldn't choose and made it 3. This year, they still couldn't choose, made it 3, changed their mind, and upped it to 4? Its getting sort of pointless I think.

Anyone else have on opinion here?

Project Runway: Sweet Pea Returns?
The final five were all allowed to put on shows at Bryant Park, but only three will have their shows on TV. They do this so no one can spoil who the final three are, prior to the shows airing (Fashion Week had already happened, at that point). I believe they have done this every season. And, every season iit is supposed to be 3 finalists. There were four last year - Uli, Michael, Jeffrey and Laura. This year, they seemed to have to same dilemma - they couldn't, in good conscience, dump either Chris or Rami, since they are both very talented designers with very different aesthetics. This extra final challenge for the two of them is new.
Reply:E! channel let it go last week, the winner is designing a dress for the Oscars and E! named the winner. The winner has been revealed! I am so upset about how this season unfolded, my only question is how, and why is Sweet pea back? Sympathy? I don't want to spoil it for you so I won't, but I'm sure you can look it up if you are curious!!
Reply:Each season has had a designer create a decoy collection. Perhaps Sweet Pea was allowed to back to do this. I think though there is only 1 or 2 more episodes left to air this season. One is the runway show and maybe one where Tim visits the finalists' homes.
Reply:Season 1 there were three

Season 2 there were three

Season 3 there were four

This season there will only be three Chris and Romi have to battle it out for the spot, spoiler-wise i don't think sweet pea comes back for bryant park but i don't know

they like to keep twists and thats why they change their rules
Reply:Project Runway always has a decoy that participate in the Bryant Park show. There were two decoys, and Sweet Pea was one of them. Next week, we will find out between Chris and Rami who the other decoy is. Although, they were allowed to showcase their designs at Bryant Park, they are not competing to win the money or title as the Project Runway winner. They have decoys to prevent spoiling who the 3 remaining designers are.
Reply:Bryant Park isn't affiliated with Project Runway, meaning any one can show a collection there.

Remember when Kevin (the big straight guy) got kicked off? He stated that he was going to show at Bryant Park anyhow. There were non PR finalists who had a collection at Bryant Park last year also.

What are some terms of endearment my husband can use for my son? "Sweet Pea" and "BabyDoll" are too feminine.

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Buddy

Little Guy

Handsome

Chief

What are some terms of endearment my husband can use for my son? "Sweet Pea" and "BabyDoll" are too feminine.
It's pretty lame to ask strangers to give you a term of endearment for your own son. Report It

Reply:Buckaroo.
Reply:"Son" would be my first choice, but I reckon must people would think that's too formal. "Champion" would stress that he is confident on his ability and value. "Dude" would make him feel like they are equal and can trust each other, while "little guy" would stress that dad is better than son. In all cases, the real word I like to hear is my own name. That leaves out all hidden meanings, allowing me to choose who I prefer to be.

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Reply:Tiger

Champ

Sport

Squirt

Junior

Mr. Man

Mini Me
Reply:peanut

buddy

champ

big guy/little guy
Reply:Ha! Call the boy "BUBBA" When he gets to prison he will be king.
Reply:My dad calls my little brother My Man, and even though he's now in his 20's it is still sounds good to use as an adult as a term of endearment.
Reply:Sunshine
Reply:Big Dog.
Reply:Lil Fella......like he is a little man

Tiger

Prince

Monkey
Reply:Doesn't your husband have enough of a brain to figure this out himself? Amazing.

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Which varieties of sweet peas are best for growing in hanging baskets?

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I know most are meant to climb upwards but there are also those that like to grow down from a hanging basket - could you please let me know which varieties these are please?

Which varieties of sweet peas are best for growing in hanging baskets?
Dwarf sweet peas are the "craze" right now and so you have many varieties you can choose from.

Little Sweetheart

Cupid

Bijou

Pixie Princess

If you go to Google and put in "sweet pea, dwarf" and it will bring you LOTS of sources and info on what you are looking for.Otherwise visit seed companies websites like

www.burpees.com

www.gurneys.com

www.thompson-morgan.com
Reply:"Little Sweetheart" are the best ones and so adorable in baskets. Otherwise any of the vining types can be used as they will scramble in many different directions.
Reply:hanging baskets might be a bit small look for a seed variety that's tiny or special kind for hanging baskets you might have to find a gardening site and order it usually when I grow them they are about five feet tall sometimes talllergood luck also call your local nursery they will know good luck

Amos Lee - Sweet Pea?

2011-11-19T00:37:00.003-08:00

I'm confused, is what he's saying

"Sweet Pea, apple of my eye"? or "Sweet Pea, Pebble of my eye"? I check the lyrics and it sais Apple of my eye, but when I listen to it normally, it sounds like pebble, but when I listen to it very closely... it STILL sounds like Pebble

Amos Lee - Sweet Pea?
Artist: Lee Amos

Song: Sweet Pea

Album: Supply And Demand

Sweet pea

Apple of my eye

Don't know when and I don't know why

You're the only reason I keep on coming home

Sweet pea

What's all this about

Don't get your way all you do is fuss and pout

You're the only reason I keep on coming home

I like the Rock of Gibraltar

I always seem to falter

And the words just get in the way

Oh I know I'm gonna crumble

I'm trying to stay humble

But I never think before I say

Sweet pea

Keeper of my soul

I know sometimes I'm out of control

You're the only reason I keep on coming

You're the only reason I keep on coming yeah

You're the only reason I keep on coming home

Sweet pea tattoo?

2011-11-19T00:37:00.002-08:00

I am going to get a sweet pea tattoo. If someone told you a reason why they were getting this type would this be a good answer- Its my birthmonths flower, i love the smell, my dad passed and the song sweet pea we would listen to and i would sing it, my dentist would sing it to me, I have scoliosis and sweet peas need support as a brace to a curved spine would need, and the seeds are poisoness leaving you paralyzed like surgery on scoliosis may do to you. Are those good reasons, and if someone told you that would you be like cool? or like....ummm... ok..

Also, i'm thinking about putting it on my ankle, are there any other good places that might look?

Sweet pea tattoo?
I think those are perfectly lovely reasons, but a tattoo is something special for you, so if those are the reasons why you have that particular design then it does not matter what other people think. And no I don't think it would look odd to have the same tattoo is different places of your body, but keep looking, over time you may come across something else that has special meaning for you.
Reply:Get whatever makes you happy. Stop worrying about what strangers think about it, I like the idea and I love that it has strong meaning for you. The ankle would be nice, also the middle of the back..kinda high up near the neck. Make sure you take time in picking out the right artist also. Check out portfolios and make sure the shop is clean.
Reply:That tattoo has alot of meaning, it is very special to you, and I think it's a great idea. I also think itll look good on your ankle, or maybe your shoulder. Good luck!!
Reply:Remember, you're getting a tattoo for you, not for anyone else. Don't worry what other people think. It sounds like it means a lot to you and that's what matters. Good luck!
Reply:I think its a great idea, it has a meaning to you and thats all that matters. I also LOVE anything sweetpea fraganced (hence the screen name lol )

My Sweet Pea is still not home, been 2 weeks 3 days, is there still hope?

2011-11-19T00:37:00.001-08:00

My Quaker Parrot?

My Sweet Pea is still not home, been 2 weeks 3 days, is there still hope?
your quaker may come back there is never been a given time period of how long a pet bird can survive. Quakers are know to stay within 500 yards of the nest ( cage). also put up posters around your area letting people know sweet pea is lost. someone may have found him and taken him in. good luck and let me know how it turns out.
Reply:There is always hope until you give up hoping.
Reply:There is always hope, quakers are hardy little birds. I have heard so many stories of people loosing their birds, and then getting them back months later. One woman had lost an amazon, and it was found by someone else 60 miles away! Quakers are extremely smart birds too. They have wild colonies in several states: new york , new jersey, Texas, Deleware, conneticut and Florida (just to name a few). I'm not sure where you live, but in the wild they usually nest in urban areas, and near transformers and light fixtures (Like stadium lights). They have even been known to visit bird feeders with wild birds! We lost one of our quakers last year when we were letting the dog back in, and she flew out the door. We never found her but it was extremely cold the next day, and it snowed 4 inches. I like to think someone found her and took her in, it happens! Since you lost her while it's been warmer, she will be able to survive temperture changes and find food. I would make sure you put out flyers, run ads in your local papers, also there is a lost bird site on the net I will try to find again for you that goes state to state- for people that lose or find birds. Make sure you go to your local human society and bird rescues also and submit flyers to them, alot of people that find birds, take them there. Good luck - I hope she comes home....Okay the website to look on for found birds and to submit your lost bird is www.birdhotline.com , I put my quaker on here too when she flew away.
Reply:A Quaker is probably fine.

They can survive and form wild flocks in many northern cities.

As far as coming home, a feeder may lure him back.

Cover a quarter mile in all directions from your home.

Will he come to you? Use his favorite call.

Good luck but it's a longshot.
Reply:There's always hope, my friend!
Reply:Yep, there is still hope.

Just do all that you can. Go for walks near the place that he flew from and then go as far as you think that he would be able to fly. Call his name and make noises that he is familiar with. Even bring a toy that he really liked.

Knock on peoples doors and show a picture of him. Put up flyers that have a huge pic of him on it so when people are driving by they get a good glance at the bird.

Offer a reward. If you can't afford allot then offer as much as you can but don't put how much it is on the flyers

Go to the local market and talk to the checkers there to see if they know anything. People like to chit chat at the checkout.

Put an add in the regular paper and one in the freebie paper.

Put his cage outside in a real easy for a bird to see place and leave the door open. Early morning is a good time for birds to be moving around. Keep it out there day and night if you want to but you could be turning it into a bird feeder. So it might be better to bring it in at dark.

Call the bird rescues in your area and see of anyone has posted that they found him and leave a post that he is missing. And do the same with the animal control.

And most of all.....don't give up hope.

My dog that was my best friend and bud was gone one day...and I finally found him......5 months later. So do not give up.

That's all I can think of to do. When you talk to the animal shelters they may have more suggestions.

If you really, really want to see Sweet Pea again you will be doing all of these things. I'm not saying that this is 100% that you will get him back...but at least you know that you really did do all that you could possibly do to get him home.

But don't feel bad if you don't get him back. If this happens then it is way more than likely that someone has him and he is ok....just not home.

Good luck...and I really hope your Sweet Pea comes home.
Reply:if it flew away forget it. Tame birds get disoriented when they get free out of doors. It is miles away!! Quakers are notoriously independent. They survive well loose. Most major cities have groups of them living in colonies. Even Chicago!! and it gets 20 below zero in the winter there. He/she may have already found a mate and be living a happy married life.
Reply:For a minute there, I thought you were Popeye! I'm so sorry he "flew the coop". I hope he comes back for you!!
Reply:Have faith.
Reply:faith
Reply:i wouldn't count on it
Reply:Just have patience. Most animals come home, so why shouldn't your parrot?
Reply:Sweat Pea will return unless it's mating season.
Reply:no
Reply:put some bird food out n watch

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1970 LA Ram Player named Sweet pea?

2011-11-19T00:37:00.000-08:00

Trying to find out players complete name. Sweet pea I assume is a nickname.

1970 LA Ram Player named Sweet pea?
Vincent "Sweet Pea" Burns. Position: Defensive End. College: Kentucky. Height: 6-0. Weight: 267. Hometown: Lake Park, Ga. OVERVIEW. Burns played courageously while hampered by injuries his senior season. ... He is known by the nickname "Sweet Pea," given by his family when he was a baby ...

Who sings the song with the lyrics "Sweet pea apple of my eye"?

2011-11-19T00:36:00.002-08:00

yes it is from the comercial w/ the cellphones and the little girl and the stuffed monkey and her dad going away.

Who sings the song with the lyrics "Sweet pea apple of my eye"?
Pretty sure its 'Sweet Pea' by Amos Lee
Reply:haha i love that song too!

His name is Amos Lee

Great singer

:)
Reply:sweet pea by amos lee
Reply:Sweet Pea by: Amos Lee

How would you feel if someone called you a "sweet pea"?

2011-11-19T00:36:00.001-08:00

aww thats cute..but it does seem a little too country

How would you feel if someone called you a "sweet pea"?
We would feel lighter than air, which as you know, there is none on the moon, so you can imagine just how very-highly happy we would be.
Reply:It's a little corny, but I'd be lying if I said I didn't like it.
Reply:Buttercup, sweet pea... I like all your knicknames hun. I have to agree with answer 1, it sounds a little country. but if you didnt use an accent when you said it, it would be fine.

you are and always will be my sweet little 3 muskaters... LOL

jk....you're my sunshine and my baby girl : ]

How would you feel if someone called you a "sweet pea"?

2011-11-19T00:36:00.000-08:00

SWEET PEA...How did oyu get rid of your termites???

2011-11-19T00:35:00.002-08:00

I also rent my house and have just noticed alot of termites in my kitchen cabinets and bathrooms...they are really disgusting me and i wanted to know if there are any easy ways of getting rid of them without going through an exterminator???

SWEET PEA...How did oyu get rid of your termites???
you cant really, theres nothing legal on the shelves for consumers to buy that will dispose of all termites in your house. just call around and get measurements before you choose one (get the cheapest if thats the problem)

How much space (depth and width) would I need for my sweet peas?

2011-11-19T00:35:00.001-08:00

I am planning on growing sweet peas along the wall of my house and am going to sow the seeds in long wooden planters - in light of this what do you recommend the size of these planters to be?

How much space (depth and width) would I need for my sweet peas?
Last year, I had started sweetpeas in a plastic window box. It was about 7inches high X 5inches wide and 2 1/2 feet long. By the time they were 1/2foot tall their roots were congested('rootbound') with each other and had reached well to the bottom.It was a tangled mess and they couldn't be transplanted. So i suppose you must build a bit deeper than I did. I am trying sweetpeas again this year since they grow so well from seed. I already have several well on their way and planted in a garden bed with a 6' trellis behind them. It is important to have something for them to support themselves on at a very low height. My trellis goes all the way to ground level. Some ppl start at 1foot but that would not be good for these plants. Hope i helped some. This is only my second year gardenin %26amp; I'm still just learning.
Reply:That is probably a trial and error type of consideration.

You must allow probably 9" to 12" indepth. That allows for plenty of room for the roots. I would also go with the same size for the width. If you make have one too small and need it bigger then you have a size issues.

If you look at the sizes on this link you can get a general idea.

http://www.bytheyard.net/planters-c-10.h...

and

http://www.calibex.com/balcony-planter/z...

They all appear to be 9" deep or more.

Edited: You need to consider the size being next to the house which will dwarf the looks of planter if not appropriate in size.
Reply:Well as far as depth an average window box depth of about 8 or 9 in. will be fine, Sweet peas are an annual and traditionally shallow rooted. Length depends on how much wall you are trying to cover. your real thing is going to be height I have been very successful with mine and have had vines over 10 feet tall. so on top of your container you need something for them to climb up. Make sure that what ever it is that it is secure, my first attempt at sweet peas was a success but the trellis was not secure and the weight of the vines kept pulling it down over time because it became so top heavy. Good luck.
Reply:You can use small windowbox-sized boxes if you like. I'd say a minimum of 5-6 inches deep and across...and as long as you like. If you use bigger boxes, they won't need to be watered as often. They small ones you'll need to water every day.
Reply:I've never grown sweet peas in containers, but I wouldn't imagine they need much room at all. I used to grow regular peas in a window box - you could probably use something just as small. Although if you get something bigger of course you could put in some nice bedding plants too - that's up to you.

Basically, I reckon anything will do, as long as you keep them fed and watered : )

When is the best time to plant Sweet Peas for my December 08 wedding?

2011-11-19T00:35:00.000-08:00

I wish to grow my own little garden of flowers to be used in my wedding next year. Reds and purples are what I'm aiming for in Sweet Peas, Roses and Tulips.

When is the best time to plant Sweet Peas for my December 08 wedding?
Visit this link:

http://www.ehow.com/how_6720_grow-sweet-...
Reply:Sweet peas should be planted in the late winter, February is a good time, they need the cold to germinate.I don't know if they will still be around for a December wedding as they will be killed back when it freezes. Tulips bloom in April-May and roses in the summer. You can force tulips to bloom, and some roses bloom continuously through the summer, depending on where you are.

What is the best answer to this question?

2010-05-22T00:33:00.000-07:00

Bateson and punnett observed 382 purple flowered and 269 white flowered sweet peas in an F2. are these numbers consistent with the 9:7 ratio they predicted using a chi square test? identify the most probable type of genetic inheritance suggested by the 9:7 ratio

What is the best answer to this question?
I watched a programme about this pea study. It was done by a monk years ago and lay undiscovered until someone found his book. by then we already had some knowledge about genetics. I cant remember the results. sorry.

I reckon it was every second generation a purple one appeared or something like that.

try searches for the monks details
Reply:YAWN!!! Who cares?
Reply:are you giving away a degree for best answer......
Reply:I'm not sure, but try searching Gregor Mendel. He was the monk who researched this stuff.

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What is Russian Compost?

2010-05-22T00:32:00.003-07:00

I have read a gardening magazine in which it tells you to plant Sweet peas in the winter covered with "Russian Compost"

I have never heard of it!

What is Russian Compost?
"Russian compost" is similar to trench composting where the fresh vegetable material is buried in a hole or in a trench. I think that the theory that they are working with is that the decomposing plant material will generate heat and that will encourage plant growth by warming the soil sooner in the spring. What the heck, it's worth a try. Just remember that the seeds are planted over the compost deposits, not under them.

Visit our website for more gardening ideas at-

http://www.gardening-at-the-crossroads.c...

Good Luck and Happy Gardening from Cathy and Neal!
Reply:If my guess is right, it's the making a cold frame, and then putting "fresh" compost down as the bottom layer - compost that is not complete, and still generating heat from decomposition. Then you put 6 inches of soil on top, and plant in that. The heat from the compost will help the plants grow sooner than if you wait for spring to come.

This will work where there are mild-ish winters. It won't be able to compete with a deep, sustained, freeze.

Look up your source again - it shouldn't say to put the compost on TOP - but underneath.
Reply:Cat got it right, it goes under what you plant to heat the soil and is usually a little 'hot', or high in greens. Ive experimented with fresh cow manure and had good results. RScott

Flowers Native to Italy?

2010-05-22T00:32:00.002-07:00

I have searched the internet (including the Italian Botanical's website) for flowers that are native to Italy. I've found three, sweet pea's, hibiscus and jasmine. Does anyone know of any others? The region doesn't matter. Thank you.

Flowers Native to Italy?
Good luck with that, they are nice plants

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Reply:in italy lives 1/3 of all plants of world and the half of european flowers

A few weeks ago I was asking where had all the flowers gone.?

2010-05-22T00:32:00.001-07:00

Not anymore need I ask..... I have yellow and deep crimson wallflowers in bloom in my garden as well as roses, sweet peas, clematis and a viburnum which has a masses of pink blooms.

Surely the wallflowers and vibernum should not be flowering until late spring. Why do you think my garden has suddenly burst into bloom at this time of year? I usually have roses and clematis until Christmas or beyond but not sweet peas etc.

A few weeks ago I was asking where had all the flowers gone.?
Depends where you live, mine are all dying but hey I planted 170 bulbs for the spring so am looking forward to Spring again
Reply:I always say we should all enjoy every season whilst we can, one day, who knows what the seasons will be Report It

Reply:I agree - for us humans, but the non-humans haven't much of a choice - is that fair? We should take responsibility for the rubbish we leave behind for the planet to deal with. Report It

Reply:the world is messed up!
Reply:not all the flowers are gone.
Reply:It's climate change and there's nothing you or anyone else (inc politicians) can do about it. Enjoy.
Reply:long time passing
Reply:It's depressingly warm, is why, especially in Scotland - the south of England seems to be heading for a mediterranean-type climate with only two seasons, one of which might be colder than average where Scotland is warmer than average - even though it might still be, ultimately, colder in Scotland, if you get what I'm saying.

I'm thinking of growing olive trees in my garden.

However, many plants are affected by light levels, not warmth, so some things will still do better in the south than the north, and vice versa. Have you had a lot of sunny days? That might be making the difference - light AND warmth.

Has anyone ever had a Russian Blue cat as a pet? What was/is your experience in the relationship with your cat

2010-05-22T00:32:00.000-07:00

Sweet Pea, my Russian Blue, suffered from kidney failure and I had to put her to sleep. She is my guardian angel %26amp; I miss her so much. I have wanted to find another cat of that breed ever since, but it is very difficult to find Russian Blue kittens that are local to my Los Angeles CA area. Sweet Pea came up and introduced herself to me in an alley back in 1995....

Has anyone ever had a Russian Blue cat as a pet? What was/is your experience in the relationship with your cat
Yes, I had a Russian Blue. They seem to be "one person" cats. Mine was named Toby and he was a talker too. He died of old age in 1994. I still miss his silky soft fur and the way he slept by my head and purred me to sleep.

Here is a link for a breeder directory:

http://absolutelycats.tripod.com/23Russi...
Reply:My sister had a Russian Blue and she was the prettiest cat, and so affectionate. And she had a very graceful walk and quiet meow. Great cat!
Reply:Aww, I'm sorry to hear that Sweet Pea is no longer with you. And what a wonderful story about the way she introduced herself to you. I guess she knew from the start that she would be your best friend if you offered her a home.

I have never had a Russian Blue, but a friend had one, and he loved that cat so much. He got his at an animal shelter, so he was quite lucky. The only trouble with the cat is that it sometimes drooled. I don't know if that is a general characteristic or if it just pertained to that one cat.

In any event, I hope that you will find a new little friend soon, and I know that you will continue to cherish your beautiful memories of Sweet Pea. Good luck.
Reply:I have never had a "pedigree" type cat as a pet. I always had the mutt type cats
Reply:We think the cat was a Russian Blue, he looked like one. He was a stray that adopted us. We called him blue and he was 100% pure scrounge cat. He really attached himself to my husband. Wherever my husband would go he would follow him. He didn't like to be loved or petted too much, but he just wanted to be with you. We don't know how he died, he came up missing for a couple of weeks, then one day we found him in the yard. And still to this day 2 yrs. later, we don't know what he died from or what got a hold of him.
Reply:I had a cat called Ashley that everyone said was a Russian Blue. She looked just like one, but she was a stray. I lost her to kidney failure caused by feline leukemia. She will always have a special place in my heart, as will yours. Sorry for your loss. :(

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What other musical artists have a style similar to Norah Jones?

2010-05-22T00:31:00.002-07:00

I love Norah Jones music and have all her albums. Do you know anyone with similar style, voice, genre, etc.? I heard this one song on a commercial "Sweet pea, apple of my eye,....you're the only reason i keep on coming home." Does anyone know who sings that? They sound similar.

What other musical artists have a style similar to Norah Jones?
Amos Lee sings the "sweet pee, apple of my eye" song. I think that commercial is adorable! Other artists similar to Norah Jones you might like are Cassandra Wilson, Madeleine Peyroux, Charlie Hunter, Billie Holiday, and Bill Frissel. Check them out! :)
Reply:Amy Winehouse, Feist, Adele
Reply:ahh I donno who sings that.

But I listened To Norah like.. along time ago

And for some reason Kate Nash kinda makes me think

of her.. not sure if you'd like it tho...

What is your favorite kind of perfume?

2010-05-22T00:31:00.001-07:00

The one i use is sweet pea its really good

What is your favorite kind of perfume?
I love two from Victoria Secrets, Love Spell and Sweet Seductions... they bring the guys to their knees and knocking at my door! LOL... just kidding, but... they are SOO good.
Reply:i like the sweet pea smell.

or alabaster from banana republic. it smells very good.
Reply:I have been using Tommy Bahama for the past 3 days and I have gotten more than enough compliments to continue wearing it for a while!
Reply:Heavenly by Victoria Secrets...
Reply:the 1 by sarah jessica parker
Reply:my favorite profume is italian rocco barocco
Reply:CoCo Chanel Mademoiselle
Reply:Love at First Glow by Jennifer Lopez
Reply:My favorite perfume is Abercrombie and Fitch 8. It smells really good. I also like the guys cologne! But i don't wear it.
Reply:Cashmire by Donna Karin.

Lovely by Sarah Jessica Parker.

And I've worn Charlie since I was in high school ... a billion years ago.
Reply:Ralph Lauren , Ralph Rocks Collection. It's good for a citrus or tropical scent.
Reply:I love Lolita Lempicka. She has a new one out that is spicy, sultry, and romantic at the same time.
Reply:Romance by Ralph Lauren
Reply:Victorias Secret Heavenly
Reply:Bunch of Victoria Secrets =]
Reply:I use Very Sexy form Victoria's Secret
Reply:Marc Jacobs and Juicy Couture. Yum!
Reply:Bizance by Rochas

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Obelisk and container gardening?

2010-05-22T00:31:00.000-07:00

I was thinking about planting a container (16inch across) and plunking two tomato cages that have been wired together (like a poor mans obelisk) in the middle. I have tried sweet peas this way (bloom period just too short in hot summers here in Detroit) and it worked out well. Any other suggestions? I was thinking about moonflowers, but I'm wondering if they might be too aggressive, top heavy, etc for this set up?

Any ideas?

I'm also thinking about black-eyed susan vine, or morning glories.

What do you guys think?

Any input appreciated .....

Be well

Obelisk and container gardening?
Pretty ideas! Other good climbers are jasmine and akebia. I think moonflower would work with that idea as well, and would really be beautiful.

Does anyone know why I cant find the brand Grins & Giggles by Gerber at stores like Wal Mart anymore?

2010-05-22T00:30:00.003-07:00

I bought the Sweet Pea lotion for babies a while ago and wanted to buy the matching baby wash but cant even find the brand anymore...does anyone know if it was discontinued or something??

Does anyone know why I cant find the brand Grins %26amp; Giggles by Gerber at stores like Wal Mart anymore?
Did you try Target? I know they did.

Does anyone know what happened to the perfume "IN LOVE" by Norman Hartnell?

2010-05-22T00:30:00.002-07:00

It has to be the Norman Hartnell one, not newer fragrances that use similar names. I'm pretty sure it's not available anymore, but I would love to find out why or what happened. It was a classic fragrance for many, many years. The last time I could buy it that I can remember was about 10 years ago. I think the floral base of the fragrance was sweet-pea, so if anyone knows any other fragrances with a sweet-pea base, that would also be helpful. Thank you so much.

Does anyone know what happened to the perfume "IN LOVE" by Norman Hartnell?
They discoutinued that item. But one similar might be 1920s Rénaud Paris Boxed Sweet Pea Scent.

What is your kids pet name (nickname)? And does it actually fit them?

2010-05-22T00:30:00.001-07:00

I call my daughter Sweet pea. I gave her that nickname when she was first born and low and behold almost 4 yrs later she is not really that sweet. To me she can be sweet, but she's actually a bully at daycare, etc... I was wondering if anyone else has nicknames that do or don't fit their child?

What is your kids pet name (nickname)? And does it actually fit them?
well, my son's nickname is kinda long: darlin' cakers, precious keeper, booger buttaroni.

yeah, we are a bit weird in my family. my mother calls him darlin' cakers, i call him precious keeper and booger buttaroni - so he decided they should all be put together and now that's his nickname. Because it's so ridiculously long, we usually use his real name. But yes, it fits him. He is a darling and precious, but can be a booger butt at times.
Reply:I used to call my daughter "Mishka" which is "mouse" where I come from (her name is Michelle). Yes, it fit. She'd get into all kinds of small spaces (and HUGE trouble).

When she got older (grade school), she thought "Mickey" was cooler (but it's just another way to say "mouse", isn't it!)
Reply:I used to call my youngest one "piglet" because she was very chubby when she was born! (It's kind of funny, because for some reason her jr high school band director started calling her that, and she was a bean pole by then! He didn't know that's what we called her when she was a baby either.) Then it was "sweet pea" when she was very little, and that lasted until she started kindergarten - then SHE decided she was too old for it! ;-) She has a little girl now who will be three in September; I call her "Pooh Bear" sometimes because she was a little chubby when she was born and she's very cuddly, and of course, I call her "sweetheart" sometimes because she does have a very sweet heart - but lately she's started saying "no...I'm Chloe!" (But then if I call her by her name, she says "You're Nana, I'M sweetheart!") ;-)

We call all of our girls (two daughters %26amp; one granddaughter) "Princess", even if they don't act like it.....but they know I'm the Queen! LOL!
Reply:I have a 16-year-old son who I call "Cussbucket" or just "bucket". I have no idea why.....lol
Reply:We call our son Baboo - my sweet Baboo - which is what Sally Brown (Charlie Brown's sister) used to call Linus. He is sweet! Somestimes we call him crack baby (but only at home), because he's wild at age 7 - which definitely fits like last night when he drank a can of mountain dew - all that darn caffiene sent him way over the edge
Reply:My daughter is 4 monnths I call her smiley liley because her name is Lila and shes always giggling
Reply:my sons are bubbie bubba and buddy. he answers to them and we call him pumpkin. he had orange cheeks at birth due to jaundice hes 4 now and still loves to be called pumpkin.
Reply:My 14month-old baby boy's nickname is Buby, even before he was borned we were already calling him that.
Reply:my family call my daughter (Julie) Juju Bean cause her sono's looked like a bean to my 4 year old bro

I call her my Pooh Bear, cause she kinda looks like him and is hungry all the time....

she is only 16 weeks
Reply:I called my son "little man"...and still do. When he was a little guy..he looked and acted (sometimes) like a miniature me..He even tried to dress like me...It was pretty cute.. He's 18 now.. definitely his own person now...But still looks a lot like me..has my attitude..humor. We even like a lot of the same music(I was a young dad)...
Reply:My husband calls my son butterbean because he was so chubby for his age. Now he is 3 and he still uses that nickname.
Reply:Well my daugher was Geronimo in the womb. Then she was tooter which really suited her when she was a baby cause she was very gassy. Then it became nugget.. Not sure why but it seems to suit her shes so little...
Reply:I call my daughter Peanut because when she was first born, and we kept her swaddled, she looked like a peanut. She still gets into a peanut shape when she sleeps next to us, so yep, it fits. (I'm glad to hear that our daughter is not the only aggressive little girl out there! I don't know if ours counts as a bully, but she definitely holds her own...)
Reply:We called my son "fat boy" when he was a baby because he was fairly chubby. Now, at 2.5 years old, he's skinny and tall. He has yet to hit 30lbs! He still wears a size 3 diaper. He's not malnourised or anything, he actually eats like a pig, he's just active and has a fast metabolism. We also give him gatorade to drink instead of regular juices. He's really muscular too.

We don't call him fat boy as much anymore. Along the lines he began to love chocolate chip cookies and we called him "Cookie Monster", which I changed to "Tookie Monster" and is now just "Tookie". I think we're gonna stick with that one!
Reply:My youngest is weinie (her name is lena, it just came from calling her "wena" like her older sister does).

My oldest is princess, and YES it fits her. She is such a girly-girl that sometimes is drives me crazy (I'm a tomboy and have a hard time identifying :D )

their father calls the youngest Chicken leg and the oldest chicken wing.
Reply:my 7 month old i call her piglet, shes always eating and a little chuncky(like all babies this age is) and i also call her b short for brianna, and also brianna bannana because she likes bannanas
Reply:well my lil step bro nickname is boogie, boogie bear, boogies, bubbies but we call him boggie bcuz when he was younger we could make him laugh by snaeking u p and saying boogie boggie boogie... and he would crack up soo hard lol but it still fits him to the day! but if it dont fit her just stop calling her that

Gta vice city mp question

For guys: what is your favorite perfume smell on girls?

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vanilla, strawberry, sweet pea, rasberry, grapefruit, honeysuckle, cherry blossoms, to name a few.

and i'm saying a mild smell, not overpoweringly disgusting.

For guys: what is your favorite perfume smell on girls?
Vanilla is the smell of stripper, so if your boyfriend/husband says he likes that. Then what he means is I miss the strip club. Just a little FYI
Reply:Beautiful by Estee Lauder is good and not too expensive. It has a light and sweet smell.....
Reply:My wife used to use Emeraude. She can't find it any more but it was soft, sexy, in general great stuff.
Reply:nothing

maybe a little baby powder
Reply:I love Taboo! It's not overpowering but really sexy smelling.
Reply:tequilla
Reply:Chanel 5 has always been one of my favorite
Reply:anything!...that doesnt smell like tampax...

Have you ever loved the way a certain soap smelled that you actually licked it?

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I remember i did.

i even tried biting it once..

It was actually sweet. It was Sweet Pea flavor and it was a clear purple/pink color.

Have you ever loved the way a certain soap smelled that you actually licked it?
There used to be a shampoo called 'Yucca Dew' that had a smell so delicious I almost drank it! Almost!

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Reply:My sister makes soaps, one of the scents, was honey. It smelled like pound cake.

That one our the customers had a bar of it on a table at home and one of her children came home saw it and started to eat it.

We put labels on all the soaps of do not ingest.

So your not the only one.
Reply:can't say i have.

although i definitely have done so with some lipsmackers in my past
Reply:Nope, can't say I've done that.

And how did you feel afterward?
Reply:Yes... I licked lotion one time Country Apple scent.

Also, what about lip gloss and chap stick...Dr. Pepper flavor from Lip Smacker...remember that when we were 10.
Reply:Smelled it yes. Licking it or biting it no.
Reply:smelled pretty yes, but want to lick it or bite it???? no way!
Reply:HELL YEAH, lol and I ate cocoa butter cream too, lol

and balloons, lol.
Reply:LOL!

I have seen chocolate soaps on TV, and I would probably be tempted to bite a chunk off if I smelled chocolate.
Reply:hehe -- yup!
Reply:NO
Reply:no,i think you are on your own here!
Reply:wat u smokin?
Reply:I have all my life. The one I was most tempted with was a Greek kind of soap we got as a sample at a fair.

Do climbing nasturtiums have tendrils?

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Do they climb up a surface on their own, like morning glories or sweet peas? I have never seen one on a trellis, so I wondered.

Do climbing nasturtiums have tendrils?
I have never grown "climbing" nasturtiums. BUT, I understand that the climbers have "coiling leafstalks". They can "climb" up to 6 feet. I would take this to mean that they need some kind of trellis to attach to.

Good Luck!!

What's your favorite Bath & Body Works fragrance?

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I love the Sea Island Cotton and the Freshwater Cucumber. I also like Sweet pea too. Tell me what you like.

What's your favorite Bath %26amp; Body Works fragrance?
i love love love sweet pea and cherry blossom! everything at bath%26amp;body works smells so great though, i love them all! :]

great question!
Reply:i got this lotion once.. that was some kind of... pomegranate. it came in an orange tube and all the others in the set were drink related.. like strawberry daquiri... pomegranate martini...

but im pretty sure they dont have them anymore

but wow it smelled amazingg
Reply:winter candy apple!
Reply:I love Sweet Pea and Warm Vanilla Sugar. The Cucumber Melon is good too.
Reply:lavender and sweet pea
Reply:Cherry Bloosom and Sea Island Cotton ;)
Reply:sweet pea, or freesia
Reply:cherry blossom or sweet pea yummy!
Reply:Sensual Amber....such a sexy smell. :)
Reply:Palmolive body shower n Tahiti gel shower
Reply:Sweet Pea is my favorite, but I also like Peony
Reply:I used to love Happy Daisy, but I don't think they make it anymore.
Reply:black raspberry vanilla

or juniper berry, but i don't think they make that anymore.
Reply:plumeria....do they still make it?
Reply:Pink grapefruit :) yummm
Reply:I love sweat pea, and coconut lime verbena, anddd japanese cherry blossom.

(:

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Describe your dog's dog house. What do you have around it, and what does it look like?

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I'm geting an australian shepherd in a couple of months, I'm realy excited. I have a sheltie but hes just to damn mean, I made a dog house for him last year, and he never goes in it, once i tried to teach him, he went in, then went our and won't stay inside. i'm going to teach my aussie early to like her dog house, i'm going to have vines (sweet pea, morning glory) all around it, and lillies, perannuals, and other annuals around it. But if she has blue eyes, i'm going to have all the flowers blue. Whats your dog house like?

Describe your dog's dog house. What do you have around it, and what does it look like?
My dogs live in my house. It has a large, fenced in yard along with central heat and air. They have a choice of TV or PBS when I am gone. Why don't you let your dog live in the house with you? It can hardly guard the house if it's kept outside.
Reply:Dan, are you serious? I have never had a dog that liked to go in an outside dog house. If the dog likes it, fine, if not.....
Reply:I have several dogs and their house is about 2000 sq ft, it's in the middle of renovations so there are lots of baby gates up because the tile is being regrouted. It has central air, and lots of plants, but hanging from the ceiling so they don't get eaten. They have pallets on the floor of the room they sleep in and it's the biggest room in the house. We sleep there too, and sometimes when we have only adult dogs and no puppies, we even get to sleep without a pup. They like that room best because that's the way to that special "outside" place. However, since this is Florida and they are big german shepherds and 1 medium husky, they like going back in their house because it gets too hot to stay outside for very long. :)
Reply:My dog has a dogloo. It is a dog house but its like a igloo. Its plastic. It has lots off stuffed animals and blankets in it. It is just out side the backyard door. around it there are lots of bushes and flowers. He sniffs them when he wakes up. He likes it alot. He like sthe part thjat he can see everyone from it so he isnt so much alone. try putting the house so that if you are outside he can see you very well!
Reply:well my dogs, dog house is huge, it has a livin room a kitchen two bathrooms and 3bedrooms,

theres a tv, coal fire, a computer and a fish tank in his livin room,

to be honest i think hes slighty spoilt.
Reply:i see a dog house as a waste of time and space. i mean a dog isnt going to go into it if it doesnt want to. so y try. and y would u put flowers around it that is stupid. some flowers can be toxic to dogs. is it going to be an outside dog. if so just make sure that u have a little area that has a roof on it like for instance if u have an open porch with a roof over it. and then just put a bed there. then it will be fine. as long as it has shelter it will be fine. ur thinking way to much about this. dogs dont really need dog houses. they r a waste of money
Reply:Right now my dog house is three bedrooms, living room, family room, kitchen and two bathrooms. A doggy door in the back so they can come and go as they please.

In the past, my ex-wife would not let the dogs stay in the house. So we had a 4'x6' dog house. It was filled with ceder chips and a foam rubber dog bed. The funny thing was she would play like Snoopy, from Peanuts. She would stand up on the peaked roof of the house. I don't think she every went inside.

When I got my Chi/Rat Terrier I bought one of those Igloo dog houses and a nice bed. All he did was drag the bed out and shred it. I got the doggy door and everything has been great since then. It ever works with my other younger dogs, a Beagle and an APBT.
Reply:my dogs dont have dog houses. this might sound really stupid, but what are they used for? do they actually live in there their whole lives? no rude comments about this question please.

I am starting a new business and am looking for people to buy my product. Homemade Bath Fizzers. interested?

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I sell homemade bath fizzers. They are slightly larger than a golf ball and fizz up when you put them in the tub. I have 57 different scents and they are $1.00 a piece. You would pay actuall shipping for whatever you order. They scent the water and soften the skin. Homemade. Our scents are Baby Powder, Lilac, Lavender, French Lavender, Orange, Peach, Vanilla, Gardenia, Red Rose, Ocean, Lily, Vanilla Peach, Lily of the Valley, Peppermint, Violet, Pineapple, Hyacinth, Patchouli, Sandalwood, Lemon-Lime, Black Cherry, Honeysuckle, Jasmine, Pear, Strawberry, Cucumber pear, Sweet pea jasmine, Rainforest, Chamomile, Ylang Ylang, Pina Colada, Cucumber Melon, Tangerine, Root Beer, Cotton Candy, Cotton Blossom, Green Apple, Raspberry, Bubble gum, Chocolate, Musk, English Ivy, Cherry, Grape, Plumeria, Freesia, Unscented and Egyptian Musk. I need to sell as many as possible as fast as possible. Want to buy email and I will respond

I am starting a new business and am looking for people to buy my product. Homemade Bath Fizzers. interested?
You support my business I will support yours. I sell Arbonne...lol. We'll solicit each other.

My 14 month old will only eat sweet potatos!!?

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my 14 month old has become a picky eater. we are feeding him an almost vegetarian diet. he occasionally has chicken or turkey.

i just want to make sure he is eating enough, since we're weaning him off his bottle, so most of his nutrients are coming from his food.

this is his usual daily intake....sound ok?

Breakfast:

either a bowl of oatmeal with cinnamon or yogurt. sometimes he eats a jar of apple sauce or peaches with his oatmeal.

Lunch: variation of jarred sweet potatos, sweet peas, squash or carrots. usually eats one or two jars. we do cheese quesadillas occasionally. also, he'll eat crackers, and maybe some "Lil' Crunchies". 1 cup of pudding.

8 ounces of milk

Dinner: the same as dinner, but i try to get him to eat more. he occasionally has some turkey or chicken.

8 more ounces of milk before sleepy time.

he also snacks a lot. he loves animal crackers, banana cookies, club crackers and gerber puffs. he won't drink juice, so i give him water throughout the day.

My 14 month old will only eat sweet potatos!!?
I wouldn't worry. sounds like he's doing just fine. Most children between 18moths and 3 years go through phases where they will only eat certain foods... favourite with my children is jam sandwiches.

he's getting a Good breakfast, potato is good, veg is better than no veg, and seems like theres plenty of protein too.

water is better than juice anyway as children can rely on juice for their nutrients causing them to not eat properly.

The only thing I would suggest is making your own mash potato, with a bit of cheese and loads of butter in it. Or if he wants ot stick to his jars, trying adding and disguising foods in that.

All will come right in the end, and then you'll be stressing you cant buy enough food to satisfy his appetite! good luck!
Reply:Cups of pudding, jars of processed baby food, crackers, cookies, "puffs," and what are essentially Cheetos ("Lil' Crunchies") are not ideal things to offer, to put it mildly.

Throw out the Gerber garbage and just offer real food. If he doesn't eat it, he doesn't eat it; make with the milk (I assume formula milk, not expressed breast milk?). But stop offering garbage.
Reply:Have you tried giving him raviolis and things like that. He may like them (especially if you give him some with sauce, since it'd be messy). Plus they're a good source of protein. Buy him a variety of the little entrees and see what he likes. It may be a matter of finding a favorite and sticking with it.
Reply:sounds great to me! good job mom. if you want to introduce more foods just put 1 piece of it on his plate, don't mention it to him just let him discover it himself. i find after about 10-20 times of tasting it they will start liking it. it takes time and some things they just don't like.
Reply:FYI It usually takes anywhere up to 7-15 times to get a child to try a new food - Don't get too frustrated yet and it sounds like you are doing a great job as it is.

Mashed bananas in the sweet potatoes are yummy!
Reply:sounds ok to me ,sweat potatos are very nutritious .all kids go through fussy stages but yours sounds like he has a balanced diet , as long as he is still gaining weight he will be fine .if you still worried go get him checked out but he sounds good to me.
Reply:It seems like a big enough variety to me. But I would start more regular foods. Just cut them really small.
Reply:just make sure he gets enough protein, other than that it looks like you are doing great
Reply:try putting cheese on other veggies my lil girls loves it

make sloppy joes

cook smoked sausage with Bar-Q sauce or pork chops

breaded pork chops

fich sticks things like that

mac and cheese
Reply:my sister feed her daughter too many sweet potatoes and carrots and her nose got a little orange!
Reply:sounds enough to me, you say he snacks a lot... i'd make sure he doesn't snack constantly throuhgout the day... you should try to limit the snack time to once a day... at around 4-5 pm... about 4 hours after lunch.
Reply:Sounds like enough to me, I would try to get him on more real food and less baby food though. But he is definitly eating enough!
Reply:It looks to me like you are doing just fine. Don't listen to that uber snob as you call her, that's actually a nice way of putting it. Milk is fine. After they reach a year old, whole milk is best. My doc actually told me that whole milk is best until their 10. Pudding is not going to do any harm to your son. They have plenty of sugar free puddings too. What's a yummy snack going to do to him? Nothing. You are perfectly capable of deciding what's good and bad for your child, I can tell because of how concerned you are about his eating habits. Honestly I don't see anything wrong with how you are approaching him. I have one son who would eat anything you give him and another who is so picky it's frustrating! Just keep offering him food he normally doesn't eat and let him decide to eat it. Good luck and you are doing fine. Some people are so judgmental. Just because we don't make our OWN milk doesn't mean we aren't good parents! Geez.

Why does a cat nip or bite you?

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This recently has happened to me with Marshall, (it's been about three months since Marshall and Wylie stay 24/7 with me with limited freedom that's gated, and sleep with me), that when I pet him, he nips or bites me. Nothing serious. Just teeth marks. I'm just curious to why cats nip or bite you. (This summer, Sweet Pea bit my mom at the veins of her hand, and was infected, and had to get antibiotics. We don't know why that happened.)

Why does a cat nip or bite you?
Some cats, when they are very happy and feeling extremely affectionate towards their owner, will gently take a piece of human skin between their teeth and hold it for a few seconds. It's the feline equivalent of kissing.

Others, have a very low tolerance of being petted, and will lash out to tell you when they've had enough. Usually they will give you a few warning signs first, such as swishing their tail, flicking or flattening of their ears. Sometimes, as they grow older, their tolerance of being handled increases, but you still need to keep an eye out for signs that they're getting agitated.
Reply:Some cats do a thing called "passion biting" They get so excited and happy, that instead of licking or rubbing their face on you they bite. My female does it. She has learned what "No Bite" means now and does it less. It's not out of aggression, it's passion and affection to the extreme.
Reply:i have 1 cat 4kittens and all of them bite me its just like a touch its a way they show affection they normally do it if i show the other cats some love. just to get my attention
Reply:Cats nip and bite by instinct like they do in the wild when they catch there pray such as moles, birds, and rabbits, and mice they cant help it it's just to natrual to them. This has happend to my kitty before and i found out that he was just a super picky cat and just wanted me to pet him more softer and calm. Then he never did it again. Also if he does that when you just walk by him and he does it again then that just means he wants more attention. Maybe it may mean he wants to go out or his litter box is too dirty or maybe just wants a refill in his bowl for food or water. Cats show signs of what they want and your kitty just might be telling you something that he wants or maybe his instinct comes in and he see's a moving thing and he bites it, as he would do in the wild.
Reply:playing
Reply:one of my kittens nips me when she plays, she rolls on her back and grabs my wrist with her legs and nips at my hand and wrist. It doesn't hurt and she never leaves marks.
Reply:Why does any animal bite or nip?..............it is their only line of defense, they may feel threatened or don't like what is happening. Another reason is it is a show of affection, playfulness ect. Just make sure that the animal has all of their shots, your mother got infected because cats ,as a rule, have very dirty mouths. Any time the skin is broken with a cat bite, even if you clean it right away, usually always requires anti-biotics. Once I had a big cat for like 8 years, I was brushing him, and he was loving it. All of a sudden he turned around and bit the hell out of me, 12 hours later , I was in the hospital getting a strong dose of i.v. anti-biotics administered, for the infection. My husband then started calling that cat " Fang" from then on.
Reply:This is totally normal!!!

I own about 10 cats [i live on a farm] and most of them were raised outside. The cats get there Wild Side once they are outside. Most cats like to purr when they are happy. Sometimes when cats are very happy/excited, the cat starts to bite/nip. My house-raised cat, Thai always bites me when he first see's me. It just means they are excited to see you. If you do not like it when they bite you, just poke them on the nose or spray them with a spray bottle.

Kittens

My sister just got a kitten. Unfortunatly, she picked out the most playful one. The more playful, the more nippy. Her cat, Skooter, always bites you, it just means he is either teething or just doesnt know that it is bad for him to do that.

I hope all of my info helps you out!

Brooke Wolf
Reply:several possibilities......

you might have some smell on your hand like food that causes them to bite you.

Or being playful...

Or if you have been gone more than usual lately or something has changed then they might be just acting out...

if it continues then i would use a squirt bottle when they bite you. Cats HATE that, so it might help them to stop.

hope this helped.

good luck!
Reply:A couple possibilities... either because she could be playing or that she's hungry
Reply:Some times cats are bothered by lots of petting or they are just gettin frisky. I had a cat that you could pet for about 1 min and then he would just turn on you and would touch him for the rest of the day he was cranky though. He also got his claws into my mom wrist and it was really bad my mom was crying really bad because the nails went so far into her wrist. my one other cat would like to get pet but then for now reason he would bite me also but not hard just leave teeth marks but he wouldnt run away. Im pretty sure he liked doing it so I think to him it was just playing.
Reply:A lot of it depends on context. some cats dislike being picked up or petted. Or the cat may like being petted but suddenly smell another cat on you and react. Just prior to the bites, were you handling the cat? Cats do give warning signals to back off, but they are more subtle than you see in dogs. The first warning is a quick turn of the head to look at your hand. If that doesn't work the ears may go down and the pupils dilate. Then the tail starts flicking. If it makes big amplitude waves, the cat is really angry. Another cat would respond to the head turn and stop grooming. But humans often don't read it until it escalates into a paw swat or a bite.
Reply:Check out this website for a thorough explanation of why a cat will nip or bite your hand. I think it covers all scenarios and seems quite accurate....I certainly get bitten less nowadays! http://www.petsinpastel.com/petarticles/...
Reply:it is just a sign of affection, just like when dogs try to hump your leg

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I need help with my vegetable garden. Any answers?

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Okay here is the story, I planted a tiny garden for the first time ever. I planted tomatoes raddish celery sweet peas cucumbers banana peppers hot peppers cabbage lettuce and last but not least dill. I planted pretty late in the season actually to be precise it was june 20 . Most was planted from seed. I lost the seed packets and have no clue how to harvest them or when to harvest them. Can anyone give me some tips on where to start ? When can I pick'em? I know pretty much about the tomatoes Except when I pick em will another tomato grow in it's place?

I need help with my vegetable garden. Any answers?
Tomatoes will keep coming and coming and coming...Your eye will tell you when to harvest.
Reply:i agree with the first answer
Reply:when you pick the tomatos none will grow in it's place put others will grow on the plant. Peppers the same. Dill you cut when you need some and it keeps growing. As to time of harvest, you pick when things are ready to eat. Raddish you can see above the ground a bit and tell how big it is. Peas, cabbage and lettuce, I'm not sure.

Good luck.
Reply:Everything should be pretty evident other than the radishes. You more or less have to pull one when it gets good leaves on it to see how big it has grown. Peas will become full in the shell. Cucumbers are best when they are about 6 in. long. Yes tomatoes will keep coming until frost.
Reply:You planted very late, so some of the vegetables might not grow to maturity/ripeness. However, you'll probably get some tomatoes cause once they start producing fruit, they grow like crazy. As long as the conditions are right (heat/sun/water), tomatoes will produce fruit like crazy. You'll pick the tomatoes and more will become ripe shortly thereafter. You pick everything when they look ripe. No secrets to it. Next year, if you're going to plant that late, make sure you get plants that have already started. Seeds are tough. You really have to get those started indoors before it's even warm enough outside.

What's the normal weight for an adult cat?

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I'm just curious. I recently weighed Marshall and Wylie. Marshall weighs 16 pounds, Wylie 6. I haven't done Sweet Pea yet, but figure she's 2.

What's the normal weight for an adult cat?
it varies immensly depending on what breed.

a Ragdoll can be 25 pounds, while a smaller short haired breed will be around 7-8 pounds, persians around 10-11.

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Reply:that depends on the cat. the breed, the general size, age etc. i have a mommy cat here that is is about 9 lbs. i also have one of her kittens that is 19 lbs. hes huge. tall, very long, hers a big boy but not fat. youre vey should be able to give u an answer when u take ur kitty in for a visit. cats are like ppl. were all different sizes and body structures so what is right for one isnt necessarily right for another.
Reply:I just read that 3 extra pounds on a cat is like 40 extra pounds on a human! CatChannel.com has nutrition and weight control animals.
Reply:Typically around 8lbs for a healthy, lean cat.
Reply:Well lets just say that my two cats combined way less then wylie, But my cats are an unsual breed and are about the size of a 6 month old cat, as long as they are healthy, thats all that matters....
Reply:9.5 pounds, i think
Reply:Depends upon the type of cat, bone structure, breed. I have a female mixed tabby cat, a mutt, who is about 10 or 11 pounds and she's just a little round, but not fat. I have an orange tabby who is about 16 pounds, but he's very tall and long, not so much fat, as just big. I have a purebred bengal cat who is about 12 pounds, but he's long, thin and sleek. I had another mutt cat who was about 11 pounds, but she was just a tad round, not quite fat. If my female mixed tabby was 16 pounds, she'd be FAT and would need to loose weight because her bone structure is medium to small. If my 16 pound cat weighed about 18 pounds, I'd start to worry, cuz then he'd probably be on the fat side. If my bengal wieghed 16 pounds, he'd be really fat because of his breed, and body structure. Even though he's at the low end of his weight, he's supposed to be really sleek and agile due to the asian leopard blood. he could probably use another pound. You can get a chart from your vet to see if they are over or underweight.
Reply:Depends on the breed of the cat...... a MaineCoon or Bengal will weigh more than a Rex.....
Reply:The ideal weight for a cat can vary widely, depending on the cat's size - I've seen petite cats who were healthy at 6 pounds, and huge Maine Coons who were healthy at 24 pounds.

A better way to tell if a cat is a healthy weight is to compare it to a body condition chart: http://www.cvm.tamu.edu/clinicalnutritio...

You don't need to know a cat's breed to tell if it's overweight - just compare its body shape to the body condition chart.

My healthy-weight domestic shorthair (aka shorthaired alley cats) cats range in weight and size - 6 1/2 pounds (female), 10 pounds (female), and 12 pounds (male-he used to weigh 16 1/2 before I changed his diet over to good canned food - if you're looking for good diet info see http://www.catinfo.org ).

Hope this helps!
Reply:Depends on the breed and the individual cat, but a rough guide is 7.7-8.8lb. Unless your cat is a big Maine Coon, I would suggest she is very obese!

Have at look at this diagram - cat overweight is usually based on body condition scoring rather than weight. See which diagram your cat looks more like:

http://www.hillspetslimmer.co.uk/overwei...

If she is overweight, I do advise seeing your vet for advice, being overweight dramatically shortens life expectancy and often results in an unhappy or spiteful cat. Feel free to email me for more advice, I do clinics for overweight cats and dogs! Cut out on extra food and just stick to cat food - but if she already doesn't eat much, do not cut down on her usual amount, get a diet food.

Chalice
Reply:well 16 lbs is heavier the avg. wts. are 7 to 10 but sound to me like they are fixed when that happens they will get heavy just watch what you feed them or over feed them since you took away the hormones they just bum out now they will play yes but they will get bigger

What solid foods are safe for my almost 9 month old baby with NO teeth?

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My son is 8 months, 3 weeks old. Currently he's drinking lots of formula, tubs of Gerber solid foods (pureed applesauce, bananas, sweet potato, but not many veggies: he gagged on 'sweet peas' because of the taste). He doesn't like rice cereal and other cereals 'straight'. I have to mix it with sweet bananas or applesauce to get him to eat a tablespoon of it.

Is it okay to introduce real solid foods if he has no teeth yet? I am very scared of choking him on 'real food'.

I hear lists of cottage cheese/ yogurt/ bread / soft pasta / etc but it seems the only thing he wants right now is the bottle or spoon (with liquid solids). I tried one of those dissolving banana finger foods and most of the time he spits it out or kind of chokes on it (sometimes it goes down okay). He doesn't have the pincher move down yet either.

Since he has no teeth, what do you suggest to feed him besides milk and Gerber liquidy solids that would have a low choke-ability factor? Thanks.

What solid foods are safe for my almost 9 month old baby with NO teeth?
What I did with my daughter is I started her on scrambled egg yolk chopped up and soft canned pears chopped in small pieces. This helped her get the pincher grab down too. Also, try the gerber teething biscuits. They dissolve really easy and are big enough for them to hold onto. This was the first thing I gave my daughter and she LOVED it. I could hardly get it away from her!
Reply:"Real food" is okay if you puree it. It's actually MUCH cheaper and healthier than buying the prepackaged Gerber baby foods. What I did with my son was I would use a baby food mill and would mush/puree whatever my hubby and I were having for dinner and give it to my son. When he was around 9 months old I would put food on his highchair tray (pulled up next to the table so he felt like he was eating with Mommy and Daddy) and he would feed himself. It really gives incentive to eat healthy. I would make things like baked sweet potatoes, peas and baked chicken. Organic pasta and sauce with diced red peppers, olives, onions, etc. He also liked to snack on cheerios throughout the day.

Just make sure that the pieces are small and he won't choke. Never leave him alone while eating. Don't feed him junk like pieces of hot dogs (big choking hazard and totally unhealthy), french fries, etc. And watch out for things like raisins, grapes, etc. (Choking hazards as well)
Reply:if he has no teeth and would like for him to eat solid foods try a food processor and mix up table food he will be alright
Reply:I think Cheerios are good choice. They kind of disolve in the mouth, are small enough to be swallowed whole if need be, and they are great to practice picking up.
Reply:i wouldnt push it if he doesnt have any teeth yet. you dont wnat to have to worry anout chocking and things if he isnt ready. dont worry he will get teeth and he will be eating everything.
Reply:First of all....did you start with fruit....that is bad....there are many types of baby foods.....pastas, meats, veggies.....there is more that just sweet stuff.....no "solids" just yet....things like oatmeal and smashed up noodles maybe.....and it may be that you just have to let him go hungry for a while.....try feeding him, if he don't eat, but stuff away and try again later.....just because he won't eat his veggies, dont' break down and give him fruit....he knows that if he hold out he gets the good stuff......he is getting all the nutrition from the formula so if he don't get a solid he will be fine...just dont' give in.....try veggies, if he don't eat then put them away, sit him down and try again later......don't give him the good stuff until after he eats some veggies or something.
Reply:I believe he's gagging, not choking. My daughter gags when I introduce foods with different textures and after after a few tries she gets used to the texture.

She does well with crackers and toast, mostly she sucks on it until it dissolves in her mouth.

I also give her peeled grapes cut in 4 and I squeeze it into her mouth and she started learning to chew with her gums. I give her many soft fruits like cantaloups, honey dew, she loves beans, shwes them with her gums, I got her teething crackers and cookies, her favorites are the bitter ones.

She also loves ritz and club but they're too buttery and fattening.

You can also give her potato without anything etc Oh the all time favorite of course is banana!
Reply:bananas and yogurt

Sugar and Spice Theme 1st Birthday Barbecue?

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We believe we are going with this theme for our daughters birthday party. We would like everything to elude to her sweet or spicy (sassy even) personality.

Colors of fushia and orange or perhaps pink and brown. Party favors are baby food jars filled with candy for the sweet and personalized jars of bbq sauce or a spicy bbq rub.

So far we have come up with the following ideas

Baby back ribs

She (it's a girl) kabobs

Baby spinach salad

"Sweet pea" salad

"Sweet as a georgia peach "tea

"Our little cupcake tower" and various desserts

Activites will include:

Can I? A How well do you know her game

Bingo like game exept for spelling B-I-N-G-O we will spell out her name

Would you be so kind as to offer some additional suggestions that would make this a great time for all?

Sugar and Spice Theme 1st Birthday Barbecue?
What might be cute is to do a photograph frame where people can sign the matte with a cute pink or purple pen and write "sweet" messages - it would be a nice item to have as she gets older.

For your menu maybe add some fresh fruit. I would use a mellonballer so that it isn't just plain cut fruit.

If you have time you could even make ice with little pink bows inside. You could get something pink and plastic from your local craft store and put it in your ice trays - I would only let the adults use this ice too - children could choke.
Reply:You could have a photo of the baby girl blown up large and use it like pin the tail on the donkey but instead pin the ribbon in her hair!

Pink and white marshmellows on kebab sticks!

Thread some silk flowers in pink and white on some cotton, to greet guests as they arrive and place them round there necks.

Sugar dummies.

Pink candyfloss!

Good luck xx
Reply:For something sweet, get some plastic bowls (one for each participant) and in the bottom put one peice of bubble gum. Then spray a ton of whipped cream on top to where you can't see the gum. Then have a race between the kids to see who can find the gum (without hands) !!! its loads of fun and you get all messy. i dont know how well it would go with little kids though, but you could use it to make other games!
Reply:it's her first birthday? well in my family it's tradition to set them outside (if its warm enough) on a giant tarp with a chocolate cake just for them, and let her go to town on it. make sure to have your cameras ready to take pictures of the cake that she gets in her hair, nose, ears, and other crevices. it will be so precious!
Reply:That is SO CUTE!!! My daughter is having her first birthday in May and I might borrow your idea!!!

My other three older children have celebrated many parties and one thing they have all loved is tiny, tiny sweet baby muffins. We bake betty crocker cake mix in tiny mini muffin tins and ice with colors to match the party theme. You can buy tiny plastic baby dolls at party/toy stores to put on top, or even cute little candies that your daughter likes. We have also made "fairy bread". You butter fresh white bread and sprinkle coloured "hundreds and thousands" candy on them. cut into tiny sweet triangles. (cover with plastic wrap until serving time to keep them fresh).

Another thing we have made is tiny little girl gingerbread cookies. Martha Stewart's sugar cookies are a good recipe if you don't like gingerbread. Ice with pink / orange / white icing and pretty candies. You could even tie a few little girls together with ribbon and give as take home thank-you's for your guests.

Have a lovely party!
Reply:Pin the tail on the donkey.

Try having a little baby pool for the kids to cool off. And try potato salad,macaroni salad for the menu...
Reply:How about guest bringing pics with her both being sweet or sassy and then writing a little something about the memory of that pic, or something about her or future thoughts, to put into a scrapbook. Just have a scrapbook, some markers, and even a few pics already availble for guest to work on while the party is happening. You could also get a pinata to fill with candy, and some hot sauce packets.

shoe horns

What is your favorite BATH AND BODY WORKS scents?

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Mine are Japanese Cherry Blossom and Sensual Amber. Which are least favorite? I don't care for Peony or Sweet Pea. THey are too "flowery".

What is your favorite BATH AND BODY WORKS scents?
OMG- sensual amber ROCKS!!! I get so many compliments. I hate all the ones that are the smell of food- like creme brulee-GROSS
Reply:that is so hard my favs are country apple, vannila, pomogrante, aisain pear, and all the warm scebts like pumpkin and gingerbread-but mstly fruity stuf like apple

i hate floral stuff and crembrule and peony and sweat pea, and etc.
Reply:Sweet Pea
Reply:I love the pineapple and warm vanilla,but my favorite is the lime coconut
Reply:Probally Cucumbe melon hmmm

What kind of food could u have at an wedding anniversary?

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i'm doing an wedding anniversary and they don't want no chicken,barbecue,corn,sweet peas,sweedish meatballs,collard greens, pork or beef, no paper ware,no poultry at all,macroni and cheese,fish,and they don't want no kind of sea food. They don't want coolo-aid,soda,fruit punch.

What kind of food could u have at an wedding anniversary?
pigs feet, chitterlings and malt liquor.

Did you hire the strippers yet?
Reply:I think what they're saying is that they want something special. I hope you're being paid for this. Try some fancy hors de'ouvres, like shrimp cocktail, cheese %26amp; spinach puffs, and fried wontons. Dinner could be roasted chicken, which is real simple to make, w/ oven roasted potatoes %26amp; green beans... or something festive like rigatoni w/ vodka sauce. There's zillions of recipes online. Hang in there!! :)

The beverages should be set up separately from the food, so people can help themselves. A few different types of wine, bottled water %26amp; maybe iced tea could do it.
Reply:There is nothing left.

Serve them vitamins and a glass of water. =)
Reply:FFS

Just give them a bowl of nuts %26amp; a case of beer to share - it's all that's left after that list.
Reply:Bring them left overs from their wedding. . .*shaking head*

How about Rice and Beans with Lamb Chops? and WATER!.
Reply:then dont cater food
Reply:then i suggest you find out what foods they want or just find a place to cater the food
Reply:How about hot dogs...haha....

Well...they sure are picky!

Maybe sandwiches and a veggie tray.......and cake?
Reply:You have all kinds of options.......Um......Cereal.......Um...... you go.
Reply:sounds like they are being awfully picky...not sure what to suggest.
Reply:humble pie :)
Reply:what about some type of pasta dish or you could do some type of sampler with a huge variety of meats, fruits, veggies. And as for drinks i have no idea, cause all i need is some henny!

What did you have for Chritmas today?

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I had Spaghetti and meat sauce, corn, dressing, turkey, ham, sweet peas, lemon cake, chocolate cake, egg pie.

What did you have for Chritmas today?
well it was a huge family reunion party (potluck) and i had.....

roast chicken with garlic pilaf inside

ham

pork lomein

clam chowder

mashed potato with gravy

sweet corn

cheese broccoli and carrot

green salad

caeser salad

sauteed spinach

fried shrimp and scallop

curry flavored calamari

pepperoni pizza

deep fried walley with tartar sauce

apple pie

cheese cake

chocolate cake

ice cream

peanut butter cookies

chocolate chip cookies

coffee

tea

sagria

champaine

coca cola

orange juice
Reply:Ham, potatoes, yams, scalloped corn, baked beans, jello, fresh veggies, pumpkin cake, deviled eggs, biscuits, and banana's in strawberry glaze. It was all good.
Reply:we had roast beef ,mashed potatoes,carrots ,peas,green beans.ham ,cole slaw,chicken parm.with ziti.appetizers salad veggies and dip cheese balls crackers.7 layer dip tostitos.plus desserts
Reply:I had what ever I could get my hands on!!!!!!!!!!
Reply:Ham, cheesy potatoes, green bean casserole, lime green jello, rolls, lemon pie, a little pecan pie. Yea, diet starts (again) tomorrow.
Reply:some hallacas (venezuelan food) baked pork, chocolate cake, red wine, 5 beers, 1 shot of whiskey and ham bread
Reply:4 large slices Fruit Cake, 4 stalksCelery, creamed coconut, rice, peaches, cranberries, oranges, Ruby centered Khorabi, Pickles, 3 jumbo slices of white bread ( Jumbo Oval loaf) 3 cups coffee, 1 glass milk, 2 glasses water, and yet to have some perogies and probably another cup of coffee!
Reply:I had a ding dong and a cookie I got from church... oh and half a bottle of water, its all I have in the fridge.
Reply:hummus and pita bread
Reply:Deep fried turkey (delicious), stuffing, green bean cassorole, mashed potatoes, sweet potato casserole, cranberries, broccoli, crossants, pie, and candies. I'm stuffed!!
Reply:turkery dressing peas cranberry sauce
Reply:mac %26amp; cheese
Reply:I had the best kick a*s turkey which I boned out and then rolled and stuffed with apricot and pecan stuffing and poached it in the oven in foil then roasted (for crispy skin) Sooo tender and evenly cooked that way. Also, gravy made from the bones served with new season potatoes, minted peas and cranberry. Oh baby! It was so good! To follow, Mum's 'famous' berry pudding with lashings of whipped cream. Yum. It was the best! This followed many glasses of Champagne on an empty stomach and was followed by many beers. Yours sounds really good too! Hope you enjoyed it =)
Reply:well i just had leftovers ham and made us a sandwiches. had pumpkin pie and apple cobbler.

well for christmas eve i made a big ham and sweet pototoes and green beans. made some cookies of peanut butter. made two pumpkin pie and apple cobber.
Reply:lets just say food and a lot of it
Reply:Tamales, buñuelos, honey baked ham, au gratin potatoes, pasta salad, potatoe salad, menudo, lots of yummy things ☺♥
Reply:Ham turkey mash potatoes stuffing sweet potatoes coleslaw carrots deviled eggs and rolls
Reply:A lot of food, I hurt right now.
Reply:Sonny's BBQ order of a full rack of baby back ribs, mac - n - cheese, baked potatoes with the works, garlic Texas toast, and tea. German chocolate cake as dessert. Black coffee for the cake. Man, I am so full right now and I ate at 11:00 a.m. and it's nearly 8:30 p.m. I am fasting (liquids only) tomorrow to compensate for today's gluttony.
Reply:Homemade mashed potatoes,Turkey,and corn. For desert i had apple pie and ice cream
Reply:I had homemade chicken soup, Eggroll whith pineaple sauce, Mozarella and tomatoes, T-bone steak (medium), baked potato and sour cream, Linguini w/garlic and olive oil, white turkey meat /cranberry sauce, mmm and german chocolate cake , apple strudel and expresso coffe with no sugar at all....

How to cope with vegetarian cats?

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I am having a congress of vegetarian cats in my garden;

they must be vegetarians because, whatever ravages they may

commit among the sweet pea seedlings, they never seem to touch the sparrows; there are always just as many adult sparrows in the garden on Saturday as there were on Monday, not to mention newly-fledged additions.

They ate everything green and ravaged the soil! What should I do?

How to cope with vegetarian cats?
you can buy a "fence" type thing that has a small electric shock in it so they don't go by the plants anymore. it wont hurt them too bad just shock them a bit. they sell them to keep the raccoons out of fish ponds. its just one metal wire that wraps around your garden and hooks up to the device.
Reply:it actually sounds like it isn't the cats but another animal coming in and eating your veggies and the poor cat is getting the blame.. the cat may actually be after your veggie eater.....
Reply:heeheehe..sorry,but this sounds so funny!

loops

Do we need a passport from Canada to Las Vagas?

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My fiancé and I want to go to Las Vagas to get married in December but we do not have a passport. Do we need passports in order to go to Las Vagas? I heard that passports will be needed all the time soon. Thanks. Sweet-pea

Do we need a passport from Canada to Las Vagas?
I believe the requirement for a passport was due by the end of this year. Check with the consulate or embassy to make sure. You should probably get one just to be on the safe side. I'm thinking they said the law would be in effect last October, but I'm not sure.

Best Wishes on your marriage. God Bless.

Sue
Reply:no
Reply:It's less hastle %26amp; faster to go thru customs if you have a passport. I have traveled several times from US to Canada %26amp; Canada to US. Depending on Customs agent you could get hung up for a while. A slight error on either ID can be cause for them to refuse entry Better to have a passport. You can get a passport in 1 -2 days if you live close to a passport center. I got mine in 1 day. When you apply for your passport they ask when you are traveling always tell them a week from now. That puts your request for passport in front of que.
Reply:you will need a picture id and a certified birth certificate.
Reply:YES! YES! YES!
Reply:pretty soon it will be the law to have one .

please read this article on Canadian travelers to the US

http://travel.state.gov/visa/temp/withou...

will require all travelers to the United States to have a valid passport by January 1, 2008, including U.S. and Canadian citizens, in accordance with a Congressionally mandated deadline. The passport requirement will be imposed on arrivals by air and sea in advance of January 1, 2008. This earlier deadline will be published in the Federal Register later this year, but we anticipate passports will be required for airport and seaport arrivals into the United States in early 2007.

it would be safe to get one ......read the article if you wish ?
Reply:Starting Jan 2007 you will need a passport if you are flying into the US from Canada or Mexico. As of right now, you do not need one if you are driving there or are arriving by boat, but this will change by June 2009, or sooner if the appropriate services can be put in place sooner. Right now, if you are driving, you need a birth certificate or a drivers license.

Any idea of a good meal to cook for dinner tonight with these ingredients?

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These are the only ingredients I have in the entire house..what should i make?

4 chicken breats

sweet peas

mac n cheese

black eye peas

cornbeard mix

pinto beans

dinner rolls

mash potatoes

soul seasoning

lemon pepper seasoning

flour

tea and sugar

can stewed tomatoes

oatmeal

white rice

how should i perpare the chicken??

Any idea of a good meal to cook for dinner tonight with these ingredients?
i would season the chicken with the "soul seasoning" (

gotta be spicy, i'm some the south) andsome of the lemon pepper and put it in the oven, if your chicken is the kind with the bone in it, put in the pan bone side down. and bake on about 325 -350 until the juice inside runs clear ( depending on the size it could take maybe 30-45 minutes but check it every once in a while cause it can dry out fast) and the top is crispy. make the mash potatos and for a kick from the plain old box ind, add some of the lemon seasoning to it, just a dash of it. and pop open the can of peas. and maybe the dinner rolls if you want. i usually season with garlic salt more than lemon pepper but its will just taste like lemon then garli of course, if u want rice or mac and cheese instead of the potatos, that would work too. hope this helps
Reply:Make like a chicken chilli kind of thing. Like a spicy shredded chicken chilli w/ cornbread on the side. I don't like beans but it would be good over rice. I'm thinking like the spicy shredded chicken filling in enchilladas or something like at taco bell. I don't have a recipe. I'll find one and update ya
Reply:Here's a recipe from Kraft foods' website that looks like it would work. I'm assuming you have the ingredients to make the mac n cheese. Serve it with your dinner rolls or make the cornbread mix! You could probably add the can of tomatoes for extra color as well.

Cheesy Chicken Skillet

1 Tbsp. oil

1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts (4), cut into bite-size pieces

1/2 tsp. dried thyme leaves

1 cup milk

1 cup water

1 pkg. (14 oz.) KRAFT Deluxe Macaroni %26amp; Cheese Dinner

2 cups frozen peas

HEAT oil in large skillet on medium-high heat. Add chicken and thyme; mix well. Cook 5 min. or until chicken is browned, stirring frequently.

ADD milk, water and Macaroni; cover. Cook 10 min. or until macaroni is tender, stirring occasionally.

STIR in Cheese Sauce and peas. Cook an additional 2 min., stirring occasionally.
Reply:Well if you get started on it right away season your chicken with the lemon pepper seasoning and if you have any pour BBQ sauce over it and let it sit in the refrigerator until you are ready to cook it. Then BBQ it on the grill for some tasty chicken.

Use the mac and cheese and corn bread or dinner rolls and maybe a veggie or two.

Then iced tea to drink with dinner

That is about all I can tell for now. I hope this helps some.
Reply:Depending on how many people are going to eat your creation take a bit of each and soak it in a couple cups of water. Run it all through a blender Pour it in a cassarole pan and bake it at 350 degrees for about 2 hours. Then dish it out. All the best.

Oh, I forgot make sure you have lots of ketchup at the table for the dinners. And make sure you debone that chicken first!

My great granmomma used to call this 'Potluck Pouri.'
Reply:take the lemon pepper seasoning you have and put it on the chicken, put the chicken in the fridge for an hour or two so the seasoning can marinate a little bit. Then when your ready to cook make sure you have a really hot pan to sear off the chicken with, you want a nice golden sear on it. Then put it in the oven for about 10 minutes 425. make sure you put salt and pepper on the chicken before searing. serve with mash potatoes, sweet peas, and dinner rolls
Reply:Lemon-pepper chicken is really good. You can also cook the rice and place the cooked chicken in it to kinda dress it up a bit. And I would go with the dinner rolls. Another idea is pinto beans and cornbread.
Reply:Season your chicken breasts with your soul seasoning, rub it in good, then let sit in the fridge, covered 1/2 hr. bake at 350 for 20-30 min (until juices run clear) let sit on covered plate while making a thin sauce of the drippings, a dash of flour to make a thin roux in a saucepan. You can add the juice of the stewed tomatoes (not the tomatoes) or water and any salt/pepper or more soul seasoning to your taste. The sauce should only be thick enough only to thinly coat the back of a spoon. You can use the tomatoes cooked with your rice according to package directions, and serve your sweet peas on the side with dinner rolls. I hope you have a very satisfying dinner.
Reply:You can chop the chicken into bite size bits. Cook it with the stewed tomatoes, season with lemon pepper. Do not over cook the chicken. You will be warming it later. Set Aside.

Line a pan with the mashed potatoes, (If you like crisp potatoes bake this part a bit first) then layer on the chicken mixture, then top with mac %26amp; cheese. Place in the oven until the mac %26amp; cheese is bubbly and browning.

Serve the pinto beans, sweet peas and black eyes as a side. Season with Soul Seasoning. (add butter if you have it)
Reply:Have The Chicken Breasts Grilled and Drenched In Bar-B-Q Sauce. Then Make The Dinner Rolls and Mashed Potatoes. And Wa-Lah! There you have it, the perfect Dinner.
Reply:OMG can I come over?

Season your chicken with the soul seasoning and then brown in a pan w/some oil or butter. Toss in the stewed tomatoes and simmer for 20-30 minutes.

Serve with the black eyed peas, cornbread and mashed potatoes.

I am so hungry now, for some good southern cookin'! All you're missing is the greens...check that!...cook the peas, too!

What time is dinner?

What perfumes and/or body sprays do u have right now??

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I have

1. Curious

2. Tarea from rue 21

3. some old Lilu from Pac Sun

4. Mary-kate and Ashley coast 2 coast

Body sprays from bath %26amp; body works

1. Warm vanilla sugar

2. Sweet pea

3. cherry blossom

4. pear blossom

5. A sample of the new Enchanted Orchid

hehe i luv smell goods!

What perfumes and/or body sprays do u have right now??
1. vera wang princess

2. philosophy pure grace

3. VS pink

4. VS breathless

body sprays...

i have minis of every single VS "secret garden" scent

i prefer shower gels and lotions to sprays. my faves are...

BBW mango mandarin and irresistable apple

VS strawberries%26amp;champagne, endless love, and vanilla lace
Reply:Unforgivable Woman, Sean John perfume

Euphoria, Calvin Klein perfume

Pure Grace, Philosophy perfume

Bobbi Brown, Beach perfume

Curious, Britney Spears

Vanilla Lace, Victoria Secret body spray

Love Spell, Victoria Secret body spray

Some e-tailers body sprays %26amp; perfumes

I think that's it;)
Reply:these are the ones that i actually USE

Victoria's Secret "Hot Berry" EDT and "shimmer moisture spray"

Bath and Body Work's "Pearberry" lotion and spray

Bath and Body Work's "irresistible apple" spray

not all at once, though.

Pearberry is by far the BEST scent i have ever smelled! if you layer the lotion with the spray it keeps you smelling great all day.
Reply:I used to be strictly a Chanel girl....since I tried Philosophy. All of their perfumes smell awesome!!
Reply:I got Love Spell by Victoria Secret for Christmas (its purple) and it smells AMAZING. Next time u go there or past there stop in and smell it. For real. I %26lt;3 %26lt;3 %26lt;3 it!
Reply:i have Britney Spears Fantasy, and Midnight Fantasy, and i have Lacoste Inspirtaion
Reply:I have

-secret 55 (victoria's secret perfume)

%26amp;

-love spell (victoria's secret body spray)

%26amp;%26amp; i ♥ both!
Reply:curious, diesel for women, Valentino rock and roll, Armani diamonds, cool water, covet, love spell, temptation, baby phat, anisette, Vera wing, curve, xoxo,secret body spray (Smell soo good)
Reply:I have:

Victoria's Secret Angels Desire

Body by Victoria

Forever Romance by Victoria's Secret eau de parfum spray

Victoria's Secret Angels Divine

These are all my favorites.
Reply:i have jafra, and givenchy. i ran out of the rest,but i had live by j.lo and amor amor
Reply:Givenchy -- Ange ou Demon

Tracey -- Ellen Tracey

Sung --- Alfred Sung

and several Victoria Secret scents
Reply:my 3 favorites are juicy couture perfume, pure seduction body spray from victoria's secret and pink grapefruit body spray from ulta.
Reply:Bath and Body Works Warm Vanilla Sugar

Escada Pacific Paradise (my favorite)

Victoria Secret Beauty Rush Apple Martini and Sweet Temptation

What was the name of the small soft doll, 8"?, in a green jammie like outfit from the early 1970's. Baby Pea?

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When I had her as a child I thought she was probably the Green Giants baby. Pink child face, green outfit, hat? Baby Pea? Sweet Pea?

What was the name of the small soft doll, 8"?, in a green jammie like outfit from the early 1970's. Baby Pea?
I think you mean Baby Beans by Mattel. They came in different colored outfits, not just green. They were filled with beans, like bean bags.
Reply:its sweet pea i think

ice skates

Which lotiens smell the best from Bath and Body Works?

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I luv the sweet pea, but i dont know which one to buy next time i go, which ones are your favs???

Which lotiens smell the best from Bath and Body Works?
If you like Sweetpea, you should wait for the new cherry blossom called "Blushing Cherry Blossom"
Reply:I like Japanese Cherry Blossom, Magnolia Blossom, and Dancing Waters. But my absolute favorite is Midnight Pomegranete. Hope i helped!
Reply:Warm Vanilla sugar! The Best!
Reply:Warm Vanilla Sugar is my favorite. followed by Wild Honeysuckle.
Reply:japanese cherry blossom is the best EVER!
Reply:the temtations cinamon bun lotion is amazing... its life
Reply:the vanilla one smells good and the cherry blossom ones
Reply:warm vanillia sugar just makes me wanna eat it cause it smells so good.

but i also like the pumpkin spice is also a good choice. it makes a better shampoo than it does a lotion though.
Reply:whatever you do not get the cinamon bun one...ugh my sister got that it smelt horrible and i didnt like cherry blossom either but i like....

Foever frosting by temptations

Sunset Mango temptations

Winter Candy apple

sweet pea

cucumber melon

warm vanilla sugar
Reply:Oh I enjoy most of them... but I am very fond of Japnese Cherry Blossom or Moonlit Path
Reply:I agree!! Definitly Warm Vanilla Sugar!!!!!!!!!!!!
Reply:WARM VANILLA SUGAR =]
Reply:sweet pea used to be my favorite. now i love this other kind called tropical passion fruit. its so tangy and fruity i love it :] i get lots of compliments on it

What are some GOOD names for my pet chicken?

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Yes it is a girl, and please no names like Kentucky fried chicken, or chicken alfredo!!!My family has already given me pleanty of those names!!!Example names: Tootsie, Sweet heart, Sweet Pea,....etc.

What are some GOOD names for my pet chicken?
LITTLE PECKER LOL
Reply:Chicken little
Reply:Pecker
Reply:POPCORN its cute and has nothing to do with chickens
Reply:Chicky
Reply:Name her after my adopted dog--Talullah.
Reply:Mr. Peeps-a-lot
Reply:Pepsi, Sunflower, Ms. America, Party Girl, Midnight Light, Daisy, Cookie, Crumbles, Candy!
Reply:First thought of Soupy...but thats not what you want so try these: Queeny, Clucky, Pecker, Josephine, Ariel, Belle, Daisy, ....I can't believe I am doing this!
Reply:Cheeky
Reply:Mother Hen

Beatrice

Hennessey

Chicky

Madge
Reply:maybe charley its a girl name too ...........

Dove, Dawn, sun shine, blush,
Reply:Why do you have a pet chicken? If it's for the eggs, call it Aleggsandria. Will this chicken eventually be rotisseried? Then don't name it at all.
Reply:One of the oldest names for a hen is Henrietta and I am not sure where it comes from.

I have 11 hens and 2 roosters myself but I have only really named one rooster because a 5yr old neighborhood boy asked me what's that chicken's name as he pointed to my best rooster and off of the top of my head I called him Robbie Rooster which has seemed to stick.

It would be hard to come up with a name without knowing the hen. . .each one of my hens has their own personality.

One is kinda nosey,one is timid,one is skittish etc

Look at your hen's personality and I am sure a good name will come.

P.S. I have 6 Ducks. 2 Drakes and 4 Hens. My 3yr granddaughter and I named them. . . Quakers,Bobber,

Waddles,Huey,Dewey and Bar B Que. . . . had one duck that died and it's name was AFLAC Ha Ha
Reply:bucky

buck-buck

buckster
Reply:Angel, Bubbles, Charo, Dimples, Evelyn, Fran, Gorgeous, Hilary, Irene, Jingles, Kris, Lit'l Peep, Mattie, Noel, Ola, Pan, Queenie, Rose, Star, Twinkle, Ursula, Violet, Winnie, Xalta, Yaki, Zoobe.

What cute nickname do you call your little one?

2010-05-22T00:24:00.001-07:00

My mom and I run a small business and we are making wall plaques for babies'/kids' rooms. We need ideas for some generic/universal nicknames. Some that we do already are "princess" "doodlebug" "peanut" and "sweet pea".

Here's what we are doing if you need to see what I'm talking about...

http://www.thimblethings.com/wall_plaque...

Thanks in advance!!!

What cute nickname do you call your little one?
My aunt has always called her kids Munchkin and Pumpkin...my brother in law's nickname is Peanut! haha! Love the website! You could also do 'No Boys/Girls allowed'
Reply:Goodely Goo
Reply:i call my baby twinkee
Reply:i call my son..pumpkin butt and tiny hiney (sp?)
Reply:Kiddo and Small Fry were my nicknames.
Reply:depends on if im happy or angry lol
Reply:pumpkin...for some reason i call my daughter pumpkin juice....and dad called me squirt and pee wee
Reply:my little girl has:

jelly bean

baby girl

bubble bum (little bit of a gas problem :))
Reply:I call my son bubba, my dad calls him tiger. My daughter is Pooper, lol. Hope it helps.
Reply:my little girl is my emma bear or mouse and my boy is either bruiser or mishi moo
Reply:My boys get

Mister Moo, Monster, Tiger and Poo
Reply:boo boo
Reply:my 2 yr old get called bugga bodda lil **** '"(joking)

my 1 yr old gets me me ( names mea-lee) lil miss

my partner calls out friends 2 yr old boy little dude or little man

my friend calls her son chunky monkey

How do you keep your sanity when your baby is going thru a "phase"?

2010-05-22T00:24:00.000-07:00

My sweet-pea is going thru a phase where he's not so sweet right now. He's not sleeping at night all of a sudden....and not because anything is wrong, he just wants to be held and rocked, and during the day he is fine until I tell him no, or put him down if he wants to be held (all day!) or won't give him something. Then he cries and screams and kicks and just throws a fit!!! I know this is normal and it is a stage that I'm sure all kids go thru (he is 16 months by the way), but I'm just wondering how everyone else keeps their sanity when their kid is crabby and sleepless for days on end. I know that I shouldn't be "mad" at him (and I would never, ever hurt him) but it's hard not to be crabby with him when the crying and whining is constant. Kind of makes me feel trapped. How do you all deal with it? Just knowing I'm not alone will help!! Thanks!

How do you keep your sanity when your baby is going thru a "phase"?
If I get frustrated I gotta get it out somehow.

Like if I am at my wits end and I need a cry, well I go somewhere quiet and have a cry.

If I get angry or feel I am going to lose my temper I walk into my walk in robe, shut the door and scream out a bad word.

Either way I make sure my son can't see I have lost it and it gets the frustration out of my system and I carry on.

I never really get angry at my son, per se, but you get angry at situations and sometimes have to let fly. I always feel better and no one is any the wiser.
Reply:This is the part of motherhood that no one can explain. You love someone so much and want the best for them and then they drive you crazy. I want to let you know you are not alone. I think some times we think we are alone. We look around and we think every other mother has it together. If you start to talk to those mothers, the open up and tell you all the silly things their kids did today. I don't know how we keep our sanity. I think it is something God put in every mother. Good luck.
Reply:My son was born premature (he's 3-1/2 now), and since then it's been one event after another. Everything from colic to major surgery (waaay too much to detail here). So I feel yor pain, and in all honesty, and with great sincerity, I say pray.

I feel like I'm losing it on a consistent basis, and it's extremely difficult NOT to show these feelings/emotions to my son. He's the youngest ... the miracle baby ... the one they said we'd never have. So I find myself feeling guilty often because I just can't handle it, and I want to scream. You're not alone, but know that you can make it through. This is just one period in time, and it will get better. As bad as it seems you just have to think positively, try to get in a break whenever possible (I know that can be difficult), and talk to God. He'll give you the strength to make it through.

I hope it gets better soon.

God Bless!
Reply:You just have to breath deep and remind yourself that it''l end sometime. That is what I do, my daughter is almost 3 and has gotten into the whine 24/7 phase. Just remember he is more then likely not doing it on purpose, he can't really help it.
Reply:You have to let him cry it out. You probably both need a time out. Put him in a play pen and walk away for a little bit...when it comes to sleeping, I used the cry it out method and now he is a wonderful sleeper...you obviously already have patience because I would never be able to handle holding my heavy son all day! Put your foot down, and the most important thing is consistency.
Reply:all it takes is patience, the more they cry and have a moment, the more you should hug him and love him. He can't fight you when your loving him. But know the difference between discipline and tantrums. I have so much patience. And speaking calmly and always smile.
Reply:My son is at this stage (he's 15 months old). When it get's at it's worst during the day, I just act silly with him. We dance (chicken dance is the best), go for a walk, play peek a boo behind drapes, chase him by crawling, etc. Being silly puts me in a good mood (his laughter always does!), and it's a good change of pace.
Reply:how to keep your sanity when your child is driving you insane:

1)if they didnt sleep last night when they go down for a nap forget the housework and have a nap too

2)if they go to bed at night, run a bath, grab a book, and soak for 30-60mins with some nice bath oils/salts

3)get outside- take a ball or something similar and run him around to use up lots of energy

4)put him in a stroller/jogger and go for a walk, if you're lucky he'l fall asleep, if not at least you'v had a bit of exercise to relieve some stress

5)tell yourself its just a phase and you'l both get through it and it will eventually pass

6)cuddle him lots, remind yourself how much you love him, over emphasise with praise all his good points and anything nice that he does that day

7)SMILE and remind yourself you are doing a great job!!!
Reply:I was single Mom for over 2 years and I completely understand. sometimes you just need to put him down and let him cry. It's so hard to deal with at times, and if you have anyone at all that you trust who would be willing to give you a break, them ask them for help.

There is nothing wrong with asking for help, we all need it.

Have you brought him to a pediatrician, to make sure there isn't something wrong?

My son was terribly whinny and crabby when he was teething and when he was colicky.

Good Luck
Reply:trust me your not alone but something that might help is find someone to stay with him for a hour or so that way you get some space to take a breather or something just relax it will soon pass and you will laugh when he gets older and gets ready to have his own children

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Advice For First Time Gardener?

2010-05-22T00:23:00.003-07:00

This will be my first time planting a flower garden and I have several questions and things I need help with. I bought many seeds of plants I liked and planted them in one of the mini greenhouse things that you put the peat things in and plant the seeds in them.

Some of the more tiny stemmed delicate ones that grew began to get a web like thing around them and died. what caused it and how can I prevent it from happeneing? The ones most affected were the poppies, Columbine, snapdragon, and the foxglove once I took it out of the greenhouse.

I planted Foxglove,Cockscomb, sweet William, Forget-Me-Nots, Larkspur, Oriental and Iceland Poppies, Sweet Pea, Columbine, Red and Yellow Sunflower, Canterbury Bells, Snapdragon, Red Hot Poker, ect.

It has been very warm and then this week it dropped off to freezing suddenly for like a week. How can I make sure it will not freeze again so I can plant them?

Can you reccomend any other flowers, tips, ect that will be good for shade/par. sun?

Advice For First Time Gardener?
Welcome to the wild and wicked world of gardening! Since your temp dropped, along with most of the east part of the country, and they were grown in a greenhouse, assume a large death rate. Remove any dead or diseased plants immediately!

I'm going to make a few suggestions for you. #1 is to contact your local County Extension Agent for information on the last frost date and plants for your area (phone in government section). #2 is to have the Agent or local Nursery do a soil test for you to determine what you may need to have the plants you want to grow properly. #3 most flowers and seeds should not be planted before Mother's Day! #4 Use the info from the Agent and Nursery and begin with baby steps in using hardy flowers for your area. #5 Use container or flats plantings.

This time of the year is for preparing not planting. Get the soil ready and your planting arrangement in a diagram. Begin purchasing your ferts and pesticide agents. Buy the mulch you will be using (hardwood shredded). I would suggest trying the Preen fert with weed prevent for your weed control and Safer Inscticidal Soap for your insects.

With the materials on hand and the bed preperation done you are ready to go in early-mid May. Most of the expense is out of the way. Go to a Nursery, not the Box Stores, and purchase your flowers. Plant, mulch, Preen, water and you are off and running. Hope it Helps.
Reply:When i first started gardening, I first checked out some of the local garden clubs,everyone I talked with were more than happy to share advise, plants,and seeds.They all had excellent advise that was pertinent to the area.They were also very pleased to welcome a younger, (than many of them) curious, person to the knowledge they had. The freeze question is something none of us can forsee, so, I advise a light scattering of bedding straw,(Very cheap at feed and ranch stores) or a tentlike newspaper over tender seedlings at night. Some nice flowers for sun/shade...try helleborus, (lenten rose)!.There are 1000's of ideas at the numerous gardening websites.Good Luck! and, be sure of what are annuals,perennials,and biennials.
Reply:you have spiders around. you might want to dust. your plants. also check your weather if in Michigan we all know not to plant outside before memorial day. you could ask the feed and grain store around area or a good nursery. if you know any farmers they would be glad to tell ya. i don't see any hollyhocks listed or calalillies, lillies, daisies.Jasmin or morning glory. how about a butterfly bush for added touch.
Reply:Check out garden.org for your last frost date. The last frost date is ONLY a recommended date to plant in your area. You should also watch your local weather forecast and make sure it will be relatively warm in the near future. Planting too early usually means disappointment and added cost of replanting. Don't " jump the gun" and have regrets. Better late than dead! good luck!

Good stuff to make on a George Foreman Grill?

2010-05-22T00:23:00.002-07:00

I live off fast food any my Foreman grill during school, know of any good stuff to make? I'm getting tired of the same 2 or 3 things i make all the time.

My favorite thing i make on there is what i call my "$3 steak dinner special." I buy some cheap 4 to 8oz round steaks that usually sell for $4-5/lb, dump some steak seasoning, pepper, and garlic %26amp; onion salt on them, cook them for about 8-10 minutes, then dip some mushrooms in butter and grill them for a minute or 2 till theyre a little brown. then i drizzle the steak with shredded cheddar cheese and throw the mushrooms on top and eat it with beans or sweet peas and rice.

Good stuff to make on a George Foreman Grill?
Grilled chicken breasts are great on the grill. You can marinate them first or throw some BBQ sauce on them after they are cooked. (easier clean-up this way) Italian dressing is a great marinade for chicken or pork.

Hamburgers stuffed with bacon and shredded cheese is another option. You can cook anything on the grill.

Grill up some chicken tenders marinated in a greek dressing. Grill a pita and stuff with the chicken, lettuce, tomato and feta cheese.

Grill steak or chicken thinly sliced with some sliced onion and pepper for easy fajitas!
Reply:Take a potato, peel it, then slice it up very then. Put all the slices in a home-made bowl-type thing made from aluminum foil. Pile high with butter, then place an aluminum cap over the bowl, making an enclose casing. Put the whole thing on the grill for about 30-45 minutes. Delicious!
Reply:polish chicken!!
Reply:I like salmon grilled on the George Foreman
Reply:Bacon - Just lie about 6 slices at a time.

Tastes great!!
Reply:I learned this from Rachel Ray's 30 Minute Meals. Take some chicken, tenders, thighs, or breast boneless and skinless. Coat both sides with parmasean cheese and grill. YUMO, dinner in less than 30 minutes.
Reply:mix some mushroom and onion soup mix with some ground beef for burgers. burgers may be mundane but the soup mix gives them a kick.

This one I call Mexico .. I live alone and have to bounce them off someone?

2010-05-22T00:23:00.001-07:00

I have a new house

in a hot climate

making it possible to have

many rooms

some rooms have beaches and coastlines

some have cobblestone pathways

the wind blows freely through my house

for there are no doors

and the windows are always open

some rooms are submerged

for the ocean is my backyard

fish visit

mermaids rest on my garden wall

where my sweet peas grow

my house is incredible

here my life is beautiful

my dreams are tactile

and my transitions polished

like gemstones

scattered on the threshold of discovery.

This one I call Mexico .. I live alone and have to bounce them off someone?
I think that this is a very special poem.

Please post it again under "Arts %26amp; Humanities - Poetry". I think that there will be MANY more people to appreciate it there. (You posted under Garden %26amp; Lanscape!!).

Good Luck!!
Reply:wow! and i like cheese
Reply:thats a beautiful poem♥ i think it's great!!!

Can you make most package seeds germinate MORE quickly by placing them on a warm moist paper towel?

2010-05-22T00:23:00.000-07:00

I'm growing some easy one's as don't have time unfortunately to tend a garden all season:

zinnia's,Felicia[bergeriana], Lupine[russell mixed], sweet peas[blue ripple]

are the sweet peas and Lupine, Felicia all very easy to grow?

Can you make most package seeds germinate MORE quickly by placing them on a warm moist paper towel?
Buy covered peat pots at the local nursery. (they were right next to the seeds when you bought them) Follow instructions.
Reply:I'd say place a paper towel inside a glass jar up against the glass all around. Then put some water in the jar. The paper towel should soak up the water and moisten the entire towel. Then place the seeds between the paper towel and glass jar. You should be able to see them germinate.
Reply:Put the seeds in water for a day or two. The paper towel works also but you do have to make sure it is kept moist.
Reply:This is possible but risky. If they dry out they may die quite quickly.
Reply:don't use the wet towel trick! use this.. get a cup, put some luke warm water in it and pour the seeds in it and let em soak for at least 18 to 24 hours then put em the ground and by the next day they'll be sprouting! cover the cup if u wish!

running shoes

Poll:- Sugar sweet Peas or Fresh carrots ?

2010-05-22T00:22:00.002-07:00

Jo

Poll:- Sugar sweet Peas or Fresh carrots ?
peas in fact i'm going to have that for tonight with rice and chicken
Reply:Fresh carrots!! x
Reply:fresh and raw carrots yummy
Reply:Fresh Carrots.
Reply:carrots and peas together
Reply:fresh carrots for me, I don't really like peas!
Reply:I like fresh carrots
Reply:Snow peas and thin slender fresh carrots.
Reply:Fresh Carrots with ranch dressing to dip it in . xx
Reply:Fresh carrots ...... raw with ranch or onion dip, cooked, or roasted ...... = )
Reply:Sugar sweet peas because they are green which is better for you and carrots have a ton of calories in them

Any garden plants poisonous to a tortoise?

2010-05-22T00:22:00.001-07:00

Am caring for a tortoise over the weekend and letting it roam in the garden during the day. Are there any plants that may be poisonous ie sweet peas or buzy lizzie as she seems to like these? I live in northwest UK and mainly have shrubs. Any other foods to be avoided?

Thanks

Any garden plants poisonous to a tortoise?
http://www.tortoise.org/general/poisonp....

http://www.chelonia.org/articles/plantst...

http://www.turtlestuff.com/avoidthese.ht...

http://www.tortoisetrust.org/articles/Pl...

Here are some good lists but they are far from complete. You may want to consider joining the Tortoise Trust - it's based in the UK %26amp; they will be able to help you with your tortoise questions.
Reply:YES. I can not give you an exact list but when having a reptile in your yard you should be careful and put only edibale plants in the area he will be in. I always try to have stuff like cilantro, hibiscus and several forms of grasses. Also I have noticed that alot of reptile stores cell tons of air plants, bromileads and aloe type plants. So you may be able to turn your yard into a really cool and safe desert like atmosphere for your tortise. There are website where you can get a list of unsafe/ safe plants

try

www.anaspid.com

www.kingsnake.com

I hope this helps.

~brooklyn
Reply:make sure that you dont use any fertilizers
Reply:Yes as they could be polluted or the wrong type of plant for the type of tortoise. Dandelion leaves are the best, but wash them them fully in case there is cat/dog wee on them. Never get plants near roads. My tortoise LOVES dandelion leaves eats loads and he is sooooo tiny smaller than a 15 year olds hand palm and he is healthy and fit. Do NOT feed it grass as tortoises can't digest them. I live in the northwest as well so dandelion leaves would be best or you could buy a variety of seeds on the internet, but it is quite expensive.

Flowers with blue bridesmaid dresses at an outdoor summer country (but not too country) wedding?

2010-05-22T00:22:00.000-07:00

We are having an outdoor ceremony at a little country Bed and Breakfast this summer, and I want to find some flowers that are not too formal, but not too country (a.k.a. wildflowers). I love wildflowers, but I want this to be just a notch above being that country and simple. It is my wedding, after all! :)

I love daisies, roses, sweet pea (that's what my mom has always called me), sunflowers, ranunculus, gerbera daisies, and mini calla lilies. I was just going to go with white flowers because the contrast with the blue dresses would be pretty. The color also has to look okay with the red roof on the B%26amp;B (but no red flowers please, just colors that would look okay and not clash with the red roof since we are thinking about having the ceremony leading up the steps of the house.)

Any ideas will be greatly appreciated. Pictures EVEN BETTER!!! :)

THANK YOU SOOOO MUCH!!!

Flowers with blue bridesmaid dresses at an outdoor summer country (but not too country) wedding?
callalillies are amazing...

they have a darkpink center, and really catch the eye, they are not to formal for country, but not too country either.
Reply:Hi

Here are some tips on country styling that might help. There are also wedding flowers galleries for bouquet and decoration ideas on the site.

Country styling can be casual, think of flowers just picked from the garden - beautifully soft subtle colours and fragrance. Imagine masses of old-fashioned pink and white garden roses, combined with peonies - pretty feminine and romantic.

Don’t forget foliage too - the reason cottage gardens look so right is that they have plenty of green between the flowers. Variegated ivy trails and umbrella fern would be delicate enough to suit the theme and add a welcome relaxing note of green. The elegantly weeping tails of green hanging amaranthus, or love lies bleeding, looks remarkably right when used in relaxed arrangements. Molucella (bells of Ireland) with a faint lovely rice-pudding scent also adds a cool touch of green". Adding herbs to your wedding flowers also add interesting texture as well as fragrance and a country garden appeal. Tuck a rosemary or lavender sprig into your napkins as well as including in the wedding flowers to carry the theme through.

Try tone on tone - use different shades from the same colour range to add extra depth and interest to your arrangements try Hydrangeas, Delphinium and Lavender together Hydrangeas look lovely and you can get these as pot plants or as cut flowers; they come in blues, whites, pinks and pale green and their huge flower heads have real impact."
Reply:Swan River Daisies. Light blue, 5 inch stems. But a florist might have a hard time finding enough.

I planted some seeds but only one type of flower is coming up! Can anyone tell me why?

2010-05-22T00:21:00.003-07:00

i planted some seeds about 2 weeks ago like sweet pea flowers,

sunfowers, daisys, straflowers, morning glorys, and moonflowers. The only place where anything is coming up is where iplanted the morning glorys and moonflowers. Why isn't anything else coming up. help!!!

I planted some seeds but only one type of flower is coming up! Can anyone tell me why?
1. different plants have different germination times. Be patient.

2. different plants have different soil needs. Perhaps some of the seeds couldn't get the proper nutrient for them to grow.

3. different plants need different sun conditions.

4. Some seeds could be dead, won't germinate.

5. Some plant seeds need different procedures for planting. (ex. scarifying, kept very moist with high humidity, etc.)

6. You planted them too deep.

I'm very surprised your sunflowers did not come up. They are usually the hardiest, so I'm suspecting that you planted your seeds too deep. Good luck with the moon flower, I had a very difficult time getting mine to germinate....
Reply:Sure you can use fertilizer..... If it is dry where you are, use liquid like Miracle Grow, if it is wet use Milorganite. It is granular and won't burn.... Report It

Reply:different plants/flowers have different rates of germination. I wouldn't worry yet. give it some time.
Reply:the veg and fruit plants can take up to a month...i had strawberries that took about a month to even show any signs that they were planted.

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Who likes sweet peas?

2010-05-22T00:21:00.002-07:00

Well do you mean the veg or the flowers? I like both...

Who likes sweet peas?
me me me
Reply:Me
Reply:nope not really
Reply:I like them
Reply:i will only eat them in something like a casserole I will not eat them plain or in other veggies.
Reply:Only the sweet "early June" ones. Tiniest sweetest.
Reply:yummy ;)
Reply:i love them
Reply:me
Reply:Me Me me with a spoon full of butter and a dash of Garlic powder and black pepper
Reply:Not me.
Reply:Yucky...I don't like peas at all!
Reply:I prefer corn
Reply:Love 'em

Hey sweet peas.....Are you a vegetarian?

2010-05-22T00:21:00.001-07:00

I became a vegetarian at age 10.

"Mass slaughter of animals to feed omnivores?!" had crept up on my conscience over a period of 2-3 years. Reading about some of the brutal and painful methods of killing they use finally made my mind up.

[My parents have never completely accepted it - at the time they tried every trick to force me to eat meat, but it only took them a week to start getting the message.]

Hey sweet peas.....Are you a vegetarian?
Yes, but I still swallow, so I can't be a vegan

boo hoo!

How complicated would it be to adapt a Simplicity pattern for a child to fit an adult?

2010-05-22T00:21:00.000-07:00

I want to adapt this simplicty pattern, http://cgi.ebay.com/UNCUT-POPEYE-OLIVE-O... the popeye one to fit me. I am about 5' 10" and weigh about 160lbs. How hard would it be to adapt this pattern to my dimensions

How complicated would it be to adapt a Simplicity pattern for a child to fit an adult?
I'm guessing you've already checked for the pattern in your own size. That'd be the easiest, of course. If that's not a possibility, I'd say use grid paper or graph paper to enlarge the pattern. Remember some of the proportions will need to change, as well. A kid's neck isn't that much smaller than an adult's, but the chest sizes will be vastly different. You need to keep that in mind as you're enlarging it. Some places need to be enlarged a lot, others only a little. You can do it, but you'll need to be careful.

I'd suggest getting patterns for similar costume pieces and modifying those to fit the Popeye look, myself. Email me for more details on how to do that.
Reply:you could take the pattern to someone with a good printer an enlarge the pieces to your dimensions

Sweet peas or butternut squash ?

2010-05-22T00:20:00.000-07:00

Sweet peas :)

Sweet peas or butternut squash ?
Sweet peas please.
Reply:I love both. Yummy, good, and lucious.
Reply:Sweet peas
Reply:both are delicious......i think squash is my favorite
Reply:sweet peas
Reply:YES! both! together!

BUT........if i can only shoose one vegetable with my meal then i'll take the sweet peas. i'm in the mood for them right now.
Reply:neither... bring on the chips and dips!
Reply:sweet peas, I've never tasted butternut squash!!

is it nice?
Reply:Love both but would like to have some squash, it's been awhile since I have had any!
Reply:sweet peas
Reply:sweet peas
Reply:sweet peas, and later some squash.

my rodents

What kind of flower is this?

2010-05-20T04:21:00.000-07:00

it looks like a sweet pea but half the size, and the seeds look like little grimalen fingers? it was found along side a creek , and it was vining, could it be a smaller type of sweet pea???

What kind of flower is this?
there are several sweet pea variations. you don't say where you are located and without a picture- its a little hard to be more accurate
Reply:I think its a wild bean. Was it pink flowering and the beans were tiny? I saw it in an edible plants book with the reccomendation that you would have to be very very hungry.

How do I cut my flowers?

2010-05-20T04:20:00.003-07:00

So I want to plant some sweet peas (flower) and I read the back of the package which says,

Care: water regularly and deeply. Cut flowers at least every other day and remove all seed pods.

What does the last sentence mean? Cut the flowers?? cut them off? WHAT SEED PODS? help please!

I've never really planted anything my life and i'm quite clueless as how to start! Thank you!

How do I cut my flowers?
It's too late to be planting sweet peas. I would keep your packet until next year and plant them in the spring. You do not need to cut the flowers off or the pods. When you plant your seeds, make sure you plant them where they can grow up against a fence or trellis and let them grow wild. They will grow high and look really lovely. Keep the pods on the plant until they have finished flowering (the pods look just like a pea pod which grows on the plant) then you have loads of seeds for some more plants. When they have finished flowering and starting to die off, take the pods off the plant, let them dry out and then split them so you have all the new seeds for the next year. Keep in an airtight container until you are ready to plant out.
Reply:cut your stems on a slant instead of straight they get more water intake and live longer
Reply:Cut off daily any dead or dying blooms, it will continue to bloom if you cut off the dead blooms, same with roses.
Reply:Check out:

http://forums.gardenweb.com/forums/

http://www.reneesgarden.com/articles/suc...

You will see "pods" once the plant grows. Cut them off. You can let them dry and get more "free" seeds, if pods were mature, but unopened when you cut them off the plant. Removing the flowers/seed pods, promote growth to the main plant.

Hope this helps.
Reply:If you are in the UK it is a bit late for planting seeds. It should be done in Spring. The directions on the packet will say when the best time is. When they flower, it makes more flowers come if you pick some regularly. The pods are the seeds of the flowers. If you remove them, the plant has more strength to give to the flowers. Good luck
Reply:Feeding

Ideally a sweet pea plant will derive much of its nutrition via its mycorrhizal symbiote, particularly nitrogen and phosphate. High levels of potassium are beneficial in encouraging firm, disease resistant growth but must be balanced by suitable levels of magnesium, as increasing the concentration of potassium in the soil inhibits the uptake of magnesium by the plant. For this reason heavy dressings of potassium sulphate will often lead to symptoms of magnesium deficiency. When seedlings get to be about 5 - 6" tall, feed with diluted fish emulsion, organic fertilizer or manure tea every two weeks for about one month to give the plants a good start.

Mulching

When plants are about 5 - 6" tall apply a good quality straw mulch. I apply at least a 4" layer. Avoid cheap hay mulches as they are weedy.

Harvesting

Flowers should be cut every few days to encourage continuing bloom, a certain delight! Flowers can be put right into a solution of lemon-lime soda (sugar and acid) and water for a longer vase life. Use 2 parts water to one part soda.

Should I start planting veggies indoors?

2010-05-20T04:20:00.002-07:00

I live in Minnesota. I would like to have a small veggie garden this summer, including tomatoes, green peppers, green beans and sweet peas. When should I start these indoors (it usually doesn't get very warm until mid-May)?

Should I start planting veggies indoors?
If growing them from seeds, the time is now.
Reply:start planting your seeds about 6 weeks before your last freeze. keep them under a plant light so they don't get too leggy.(spindley) once the freezes are over take them outside every day to "harden them and bring them in at night. do this for a couple of weeks and then plant them in full sun. good luck and have a great garden.
Reply:for some u can but not for others
Reply:You bet
Reply:you can yes.

but in may put them outside the sunny light and rain will do then good
Reply:Well you could still be able to go to most Home Garden shops get some plastic container's. Then get small table light

that has only a 25-Watt Light bulb. Then shade some so then you will filtered sun-Lite. Then this will help the growing and germination process. of the seeds to start.. Then when they get approximately 3" to 4" tall transplant into larger containers.

Then use some Mirculegrow Plant food and soils that helps grow better. The Tomatoes may need some plant stakes if they take off and grow fast. So, Good Luck:
Reply:This might be tough without a good amount of sunlight. Indoor lights do not provide as much energy as sunlight.
Reply:YES!
Reply:hey neighbor, i live in Wisconsin and my mother in-law suggested i get started on mine indoors. she's a great Gardner!
Reply:You should start your peppers immediately -March 1 was actually the best date. You can start your tomatos now too. Most other plants you can sow directly.

What kind of vegetables can I feed a six month old baby?

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Besides blending carrots and sweet peas, I'm clueless.

What kind of vegetables can I feed a six month old baby?
I gave mine peas, carrots, sweet potatoes, corn, broccoli, cauliflower, spinach (not too much of this one, as it will constipate), squash, avacados, and just about any other vegetable we would have. Incidentally, I would often steam an extra batch, puree it in the blender, freeze it in ice cube trays, and then transfer the cubes into a freezer bag. Then you can defrost single cubes, or a few cubes, as needed - and save yourself a bunch of time. As my babies grew I added pureed brown rice. If I'd introduce a new vegetable that they didn't like, mixing it with brown rice would tone the flavor down to get them used to it, and then I'd gradually wean out the rice. I didn't introduce salt or other seasonings until after 1 year, and both my boys (17 mos. and almost 3 yrs.) are wonderful vegetable eaters.
Reply:They say it's best to start with the orange veggies. Squash, sweet potatoes, carrots. Then move on to the green ones (especially peas). Don't try combinations until they've got the single foods down. You won't know if there's an allergy. But really it's up to you and your baby. He/she will tell you in their own way what they like and don't like.
Reply:i gave my son any of the stage 2 foods at 6 months. it really depends on how well of an eater the baby is and what foods they like. just go for it, theres only one way to find out.
Reply:avacados, green beans, spinache, asparagas, sweet potatoes, pretytmuch any of them, squash is good too!
Reply:squash, sweet potatoes, corn...anything like that.
Reply:sweet potatoes is one my enjoys!
Reply:Umm all of them?

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/9646449/

Yet experts say children over 6 months can handle most anything, with a few caveats: Be cautious if you have a family history of allergies; introduce one food at a time and watch for any problems; and make sure the food isn't a choking hazard.

Parents elsewhere in the world certainly take a more freewheeling approach, often starting babies on heartier, more flavorful fare — from meats in African countries to fish and radishes in Japan and artichokes and tomatoes in France.

The difference is cultural, not scientific, says Dr. Jatinder Bhatia, a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics' nutrition committee who says the American approach suffers from a Western bias that fails to reflect the nation's ethnic diversity.

Bhatia says he hopes his group soon will address not only that, but also ways to better educate parents about which rules must be followed and which ones are only suggestions.

[...]

The lack of variety in the American approach also could be a problem. Exposing infants to more foods may help them adapt to different foods later, which Ludwig says may be key to getting older children to eat healthier.

Food allergy fears get some of the blame for the bland approach. For decades doctors have said the best way to prevent allergies is to limit infants to bland foods, avoiding seasonings, citrus, nuts and certain seafood.

But Butte's review found no evidence that children without family histories of food allergies benefit from this. Others suspect avoiding certain foods or eating bland diets actually could make allergies more likely. Some exposure might be a good thing.

And bring on the spices. Science is catching up with the folklore that babies in the womb and those who are breast-fed taste — and develop a taste for — whatever Mom eats. So experts say if Mom enjoys loads of oregano, baby might, too.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/676279...

Solids best

After six months, Mrs Rapley said babies were capable of taking food into their mouths and chewing it.

Therefore, feeding them pureed food at this time could delay the development of chewing skills.

Instead, she said, they should be given milk and solid pieces of food which they could chew.

Mrs Rapley argued that babies fed pureed food had little control over how much food they ate, thus rendering them vulnerable to constipation, and running a risk that they would react by becoming fussy eaters later in life.

She blamed the food industry for convincing parents that they should give children pureed food.

She said: "Sound scientific research and government advice now agree that there is no longer any window of a baby's development in which they need something more than milk and less than solids."

http://www.borstvoeding.com/voedselintro...

Ensuring good nutrition

Babies who are allowed to feed themselves tend to accept a wide range of food. This is probably because they have more than just the flavour of the food to focus on – they are experiencing texture, colour, size and shape as well. In addition, giving babies food separately, or in a way which enables them to separate them for themselves, enables them to learn about a range of different flavours and textures. And allowing them to leave anything they appear not to like will encourage them to be prepared to try new things.

The opposite appears to be true for a baby who is spoon fed, especially if food are presented as purees containing more than one flavour. In this situation the baby has no way of isolating any flavour he doesn’t like and will tend to reject the whole meal. Since his parents can only guess which food is causing the problem, they risk more food rejection until they track it down. In the meantime, the baby learns not to trust food and the range of food he will accept can become severely limited. This can lead to his overall nutrition being compromised. Offering food separately, but together on the same plate, allows the baby to make his own decisions about mixing flavours.

General principles of good nutrition for children apply equally to young babies who are managing their own introduction to solid food. Thus, 'fast food' and food with added sugar and salt should be avoided. However, once a baby is over six months old there is no need, unless there is a family history of allergy or a known or suspected digestive disorder, to otherwise restrict the food that the baby can be offered. Fruit and vegetables are ideal, with harder food cooked lightly so that they are soft enough to be chewed. At first, meat is best offered as a large piece, to be explored and sucked. Once the baby can manage to pick up and release fistfuls of food, minced meat works well. Note: babies do not need teeth to bite and chew – gums do very well!

There is no need to cut food into mouth-sized pieces. Indeed, this will make it difficult for a young baby to handle. A good guide to the size and shape needed is the size of the babies fist, with one important extra factor to bear in mind: Young babies cannot open their fist on purpose to release things. This means that they do best with food that is chip-shaped or has a built-in 'handle' (like the stalk of a piece of broccoli). They can then chew the bit that is sticking out of their fist and drop the rest later – usually while reaching for the next interesting-looking piece. As their skills improve, less food will be dropped.

poison ivy

Hey sweet peas.....Has your partner ever told you that you need to get into shape or else?

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Thanks..Have A Great Labor Day Weekend......Have A Good Day....That's hot....

Hey sweet peas.....Has your partner ever told you that you need to get into shape or else?
no my husband's never told me to get in shape...i'm too damn skinny anyway, HOWEVER he has told me that if i cut my hair he'll divorce me =/
Reply:lol. thanks Rabbi. Report It

Reply:no and yes that's hott
Reply:no love
Reply:Well you know when somebody blocks me, i;d just use my second account and pop in for a good surprise. It always cracks me up to see there response. My partner has never told me that or vice versa.

Have a great weekend. =)
Reply:UMMM NO! I'd slap him so hard he wouldn't know what hit him:)
Reply:Who does this sound like...

I don't know
Reply:nope, he'd be crazy to say that! i'm a runner so i don't have much fat....
Reply:my girlfriend does not need to bug me about getting into shape.
Reply:Yes, my (future-ex) husband said that to me when I put on about 4 lbs and I have to say I'm 5'5 and was about 120 lbs at that time. I was so mad and hurt, he should look in the mirror first before he says something about me.
Reply:no he has more respect for me than that
Reply:He still has his member so that should answer your question. and yes thats hot!!
Reply:Nope I've always been in good shape.
Reply:No im already in shape. I'm single but I'm sure it wouldn't be an issue. I try to stay fit for overall!
Reply:No, sweet pea, he hasn't. yeah, that's hot.

When can I put my plants out side in the ground in Maine?

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I have pumpkins, peas, sweet peas and sun flowers in those little pots you plant pot and all and they are growing out of control! The sun flowers sprouded in less than 8 hours! I'm not kidding! They are out growing my sun porch. When can I plant these things in the ground? And don't say after last frost! Everyone knows that. Give me a time frame PLEASE!!!

When can I put my plants out side in the ground in Maine?
Get your peas and sweet peas out NOW. They don't like the full sun in the middle of summer.

Sun flowers are tolerant of heat, and should go out once the last frost date is past.

Pumpkins need a long growing season. Try planting a couple of them out a couple of weeks before the last frost date, but cover them with a plastic gallon milk bottle with the bottom cut out and the lid off. This acts as a mini-greenhouse. If they don't make it, plant a couple more 2 weeks later.
Reply:memorial day weekend.you can plant them in your garden.
Reply:around mothers day!( middle of may)unless of course it's still to cold!

Can a 6 month old child eat pureed corn?

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My 6 month old daughter has started eating solid food. So far, she has had green beans and sweet peas. When she starts eating yellow vegetables - can she have pureed corn? I know this might be an ignorant question, but I didn't see it on the list of foods that she can have, and didn't want to do any harm.

Thank you!

Can a 6 month old child eat pureed corn?
You can. Just be careful how much you feed her. We don't really properly digest corn. And there have been studies suggesting that corn is related to people developing diabetes.

but, no, it won't do any harm.
Reply:sure why not? If you are buying commerical baby food, it is usually in stage 2 mixtures, not by itself. Like sweet potatoes and corn.

I found it hard to puree myself. It never got a good texture or consistency.

I started giving her kernels of corn to eat on her own at about 8 months....they come out in about the same form as they go in :)
Reply:Sure, why not?

There is no need to go in any particular order with vegetables like that, too.

"When the baby is starting to take solids at about six months of age, there is little difference what he starts with or the order foods are introduced. It is prudent to avoid highly spiced or highly allergenic foods at first (e.g. egg white, strawberries), but if the baby reaches for the potato on your plate, make sure it is not too hot, and let him have the potato. There is no need to go in any specific order, and there is no need for the baby to eat only one food for a certain period of time. Some exclusively breastfed babies dislike infant cereal when it is introduced at about six months of age. There is no need for concern and no need to persist if the baby doesn’t want the cereal. There is nothing magic or necessary about infant cereal. Offer your baby the foods that he is interested in. Allow the baby to enjoy food and do not worry exactly how much he actually takes at first. Much of it may end up in his hair and on the floor anyhow. There is no need either that foods be pureed if the baby is six months of age or older. Simple mashing with a fork is all that is necessary at first. You also do not have to be exceedingly careful about how much the baby takes. Why limit the baby to one teaspoon if he wants more? You do not need to waste your money on commercial baby foods.

Be relaxed, feed the baby at your mealtimes, and as he becomes a more accomplished eater of solid foods, offer a greater variety of foods at any one time.

The easiest way to get extra iron for your baby five or six months of age is by giving him meat. Infant cereal has iron, but it is poorly absorbed and may cause the baby to be constipated.

There is no reason to introduce vegetables before fruit. Breastmilk is far sweeter than fruit, so there is no reason to believe that the baby will take vegetables better by delaying the introduction of fruit."

http://www.drjacknewman.com/index.php?op...

"Experts seek to debunk baby food myths

Little evidence supports ‘any particular way of doing things’

Ditch the rice cereal and mashed peas, and make way for enchiladas, curry and even — gasp! — hot peppers. It's time to discard everything you think you know about feeding babies. It turns out most advice parents get about weaning infants onto solid foods — even from pediatricians — is more myth than science.

That's right, rice cereal may not be the best first food. Peanut butter doesn't have to wait until after the first birthday. Offering fruits before vegetables won't breed a sweet tooth. And strong spices? Bring 'em on..."

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/9646449/
Reply:yeah, sure she can. if you are following baby led weaning, the rules are basically that she can eat whatever you are eating, with the few obvious no no's eg peanut incase of allergys, anything that could get stuck eg anything sticky or round , anything containing sugar or salt, honey, or runny eggs,,,,,,, sure there are more, just can't think of them.

the idea being that if baby wants to try some of your food, just let him,, keeping an eye on him at all times..(providing you eat healthily yourself of course)
Reply:Yes.
Reply:yep. you'll find that because it is naturally sweet, it will be something she'll probably like. watch giving her too much though because it can really constipate some little ones.
Reply:of course she can. I fed my daughter corn. It won't her . :)
Reply:i would not give them corn...it's extremely difficult for adults to digest, let alone an infant. ever c it after it's "digested"? it still looks whole. no corn, not for awhile.
Reply:yes why not especially if it is puree then the baby cant choke on anything then and then it will be really safe and you wont have to worry at all!
Reply:It's suggested you introduce corn at 10-12 months just because it is a potential high allergen food. If you're not worried about food allergies, pureed corn is fine.

Gardeners world seed giveaway, whats the address?

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Hi did anyone catch todays episode of gardeners world, if so you'd know that they are giving away seeds of sweet peas, 3 different varieties one named after alan titchmarch one named after monty don and another named after some older presenter my problem is i didn't catch the full address to send off for it did anyone else get it? as my daughter want to try and get some and grow it, and before anyone suggests the website thats what i've been trying to do for the last half hour with no luck! it is mainly the postal code that i need as i got pretty much everything else.

hope someone can help.

Lucy.

Gardeners world seed giveaway, whats the address?
yes i've just seen it by accident and am sending off myself! address was or is rather - GARDENERS WORLD, SWEET PEA, BBC, BIRMINGHAM, B1 1RF

i'm asking for all varieties how about you?!
Reply:try bbc.com
Reply:http://www.gardenersworld.com/
Reply:Geoff Hamilton, Alan Titchmarsh and Monty Don
Reply:You can get the post-code on the Royal Mail website.

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Why do cats hide underneath the bed?

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It's fine if they want to be alone, or have a change of scenery. Or if they're hiding from my mom, Sweet Pea, my brother, etc. But they're hard to get out, when not on their own. Sometimes if I put treats near them, they come out. Sometimes water works. But other times, I have to give them a little boost to head to the other side of the bed to come out. This usually happens when it's time to put them back in their room, (more Marshall than Wylie.) And then I pick them up. Any ideas on how to get them out otherwise, or why they do it?

Why do cats hide underneath the bed?
They hide under the bed because it's a good place and it's hard for you to get them. Obviously they don't like going to their room. Why?

The only way to get them out is probably the same as what you are doing, enticing them with treats.

What I do besides the treat trick. Sometimes if I get a toy with a long string on it and just walk back and forth until I get their attention, then out of the out of the room, they will chase it, then you grab em, and put them in the dungen. They will get wise to this trick soon and you will have to come up with another. Why don't they like there room? Is the room you are trying to get them out of yours? they probably want to be with you. Is there a reason they cannot? The only way I can see to resolve the problem is make going to their room something to look forward to. Like pick that time to feed them.

Since you didn't give any clue as to what their

room is like it's hard to say.

I don't think you are giving them enough attention.

Do they have a window to look out of in their room? You can get a kitty hammock, put it by the window. Use your imagination be creative you need to fix up the cats room to be some where that is fun and comfortable.

Just thought of a way. Get the vacuum cleaner, all cats and dogs go running when they see this monster coming!
Reply:safe spot to hide
Reply:Hi cats like to hide so they have thier own space or just for fun. My cats hide under the bed if i'm looking for them to take them outside and they don't want to be found yet lol.
Reply:It is also a place to launch "counter attacks" they peek out from under the bed skirts or bed and look at the feet of other pets/people walking by and feel "superior" because they are "fooling" you all with their "sneaky prowess" ...

It is also dark %26amp; quiet and cool. They get to chill and sleep and be left all alone..Either let them be or try picking up the edge of the bed and letting it bang on the floor or shaking the bed back and forth. They will run when all that goes down!
Reply:It's a place they can go where they can be left alone. Cats need a place to feel secure when they are feeling a little stressed.

Sometimes even we humans need some space, so do cats!
Reply:Cats are not social animals they like to be independent and thats why they hide they want attention when they want it on their terms.There aresome breds are more social them others .
Reply:House cats' wild ancestors sought refuge in dens and holes. Under a bed is to them like a burrow where they can feel safe.
Reply:So your cats have their own room. right? If so, than there can be a lot of explanation. One of them is that, maybe your cat is afraid of something that is that room, so when you try to put him(her) back in there, it hides, so you can not reach him (her). That's what happened to my kitty. Good luck figuring it out!
Reply:Something has startled them or they wish to be alone. Some folks may want to prod them out with a broom, but if they are under there because they know you plan to take them to the vet, upend the bed from the foot and guess who will come running out. It's a lot easier if you have a single bed, but hopefully you have a friend who will lift the bed and you perform the capture.
Reply:its a place where humans find hard to get to. its dark. its secluded. its secure.

the perfect hiding spot.

the action makes you try and figure out how to get him out.. so your cats like games.

they'll come out when they want to.

...
Reply:they are scard
Reply:*they just want the solitude and to be left alone.
Reply:mostly shy cats hide underneath the bed because they feel safe there cuz no one can get to them. i learned from experience that cats don't like to be forced from coming out from behind beds. so if you're not in a hurry be patient and slowly your cat will emerge (hey she'll have to emerge to get to litter box). and if they look scared, stear clear for now, and try to be with them when they are in a better mood.
Reply:It's a safe haven. Dark and quiet. Mostly when they don't like someone or something and they are tring to find the safest spot to be secure.

Try to get them used to the people they are around or whatever is scaring them. Sound's like you have a full house and a lot for them to be scared of. It's hard to get them used to to much at once. Time will probable help and lot's of love and patience.
Reply:Sometimes they hide cause they r scared and maybe they dont want to go to their room. Maybe you could rearange their room and then they would be curious because you know how cats are and come out.
Reply:Here's a trick most people don't know about. Every time you feed your cats, and I mean every time, tap their bowl with a spoon or fork whatever you are using to fork out the wet/dry food (the bowl would have to be china not plastic) even when they are stood in the kitchen waiting to eat tap the bowl from the time you pick it up and walk it to their eating spot, tapping it the entire time (of course not while they are eating..lol). They will soon learn to associate this noise with food. Sooner or later whenever you tap the bowl they should come running from wherever they are hiding. I was able to call my outdoor cats home, if they were within ear shot they would come running. My ex bf didn't believe that this would work, so when we got a new cat I started doing it every time I fed him, one day he went under the bed and we couldn't get him out, so I tapped the bowl and he came charging into the kitchen.

Cat's aren't sociable creatures so they go off by themselves to basically be alone and get away from annoying humans. Hiding under the bed or in a tiny space is probably their safe place where they feel secure, it's a cat thing.

Good Luck

Which parts of the following are modified-ginger,cucumber,sweet peas,cactus,radish.baniyan,pic... plant,grass

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ginger, radish and baniyan tree have modified roots and cactus has modified stem

What types and colour flowers would go with burgundy bridesmaid dresses?

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I'm wearing an ivory wedding dress and having burgundy bridesmaid dresses. Initially I planned to have a dark plum colour for the bridesmaids as my favourite colour is purple but the dresses which suited my bridesmaids best came in burgundy (the closest colour they had).

I was going to have cream roses with purple freesias and purple sweet peas. Do freesias and sweet peas come in burgundy? (I can't find any pictures) and would some purple flowers go with burgundy, which is a bit more red?

What types and colour flowers would go with burgundy bridesmaid dresses?
hi bina, there's a burgundy rose with cream flecks through it ,the cream almost looks like paint splash's.. it's called abrakadabra.. it would be perfect for you ,mixed with a cream sweet pea or cream freesia.. for the brides maids a cream rose called vendella would be great.. if you go for cream for yourself it'll just blend in with the dress. where as if you go for the burgundy and leave the brides maids with the cream it'll compliment everything..if you want to put some colour in the bridesmaids dresses ,there's a lovely little flower called allium bullit.. it starts off really deep burgundy on the bottom and goes up to a purple at the top..another lovely burgundy one is zantadescia schwalder..also known as the calla lilly.. hope this helps.. good luck with the big day.. oh and yes i'm a florist..!!
Reply:cream or yellow so that it will contrast w/ the burgundy....avoid red, pink, or burgundy flowers....
Reply:I would say plain cream roses, wrapped with a burgundy ribbon, and little gems / diamonds protruding from the tops on sliver sticks that can't be seen!

Plain, Simple but so stylish and gorgeous looking!
Reply:try tiger lilies...some come white with a deep red center that would go well with the colors of your wedding or you could talk to a florist about what you are looking for
Reply:the cream and purple sound lovely, most florists will dye flowers to suit the colour you want if they don't match the colour you want.
Reply:I would stick with the cream roses which would be a contrast.
Reply:why do nt you have fr ur bridesmaids red roses with cream roses with a touch of all the other flower s ur having it would look lovely and in keeping with ur s

good luck its my turn in aug to get married
Reply:Yes sweet peas do come in burgundy. The cream roses sound lovely.
Reply:talk to the florist they may be able to spray them for you!!
Reply:Go for deep red and cream roses. They look lovely.
Reply:cream flowers, yellow and possibly burgundy roses. You can have them spayed to your desired colour.
Reply:You sound exactly like me I'm having cream roses with like that fancy Burgundy beading over the top.
Reply:I think a small round bouquet of white carnations and small pink roses would be very pretty and fresh in contrast to the burgundy. happy nuptuals
Reply:deep red and cream
Reply:you have the opposite to what i had, mine was burgundy, bridesmaid ivory, i chose dark red roses, cream lillies, looked lovely, a mixture in both, with the contrast colour more than the other
Reply:OMG ME AND YOU THINK SOOOO MUCH ALIKE!!!!

lol i'm having red bridesmaid dressing first i wanted purple myself. but anywas so i decide to use both those colors.

so red dresses and purple flowers...tahts what i'm doing. and then have the groom wear a purple tie and the groomsmen a red tie...thats what i'm doing!
Reply:Hi what I would do is have them have ivory roses to match your dress and you have burgundy flowers to match the bridesmaids. Im sure they come in burgundy i know freesias come in purple but I dont know about sweet peas. If you let the flourist know what you want then they should be able to do it for you.

Why not just all off you have purple flowers, in the colour purple you wanted. It will still look good and make your dress and the bridemaids dresses stand out.

Determine the amount of food energy(kJ) of 81.89g of sweet peas if they contain 0.8% fat, 3.2% protein, 8% c..

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carbohydrates. Using this info,

Fuel value kJ/g

17 carbs

38 fat

17 protein

Determine the amount of food energy(kJ) of 81.89g of sweet peas if they contain 0.8% fat, 3.2% protein, 8% c..
%26gt; Fat: 1 gram = 9 calories Protein: 1 gram = 4 calories Carbohydrates: 1 gram = 4 calories

%26gt; 1 calorie = 4.184 joules

so fat = 81.89 x 0.008 0.66g x 9cal = 5.94 cals

= 0.66g

protein = 81.89 x 0.032 2.62g x 4cal = 10.48 cals

= 2.62g

carbs = 81.89 x 0.08 7.9g x 4cal = 31.6 cals

= 7.9g

31.6 + 10.48 + 5.94 = 48.02 calories total

48.02cals x 4.184 joules = 200.9 Joules total

1000 joules = 1 kj ---%26gt; so 200.9 joules = Aprox 0.2 kj

So fuel value would be 0.2Kj/g

*Its late so I dont know if I did this right but I tried my best =)

kung fu

Does anyone wanna try a new recipe?

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Chili Noodle Casserole

2 packs Beef Ramen Noodles

1 can sweet peas with the water (Do NOT Drain)

10 slices of American cheese

1 can Hormel beef chili with NO Beans

1/4 cup sugar

Season-All desired to taste

Cook noodles as directed on package. After draining, mix all ingredients + the 2 beef flavor packs of noodle powder together in a dutch oven or crock pot. Put on medium heat %26amp; stir every 2 minutes until all cheese has melted. Let the water from the peas cook down some %26amp; then turn off the heat when everything starts sticking to the pot. Let stand for 20 minutes. Enjoy!

Serves 6. It's VERY bold flavor! More bold than Doritos.

Does anyone wanna try a new recipe?
MMM...sounds good..maybe I will try that sometime..
Reply:thanks, i printed it out. Report It

Reply:I can't see why you would want to let it rest for so long, but otherwise it sounds good.

Don't know of Hormel Beef Chilli is, or Ramen noodles but would find a can of chilli on the shelves and 2 Minute Noodles would do I suppose.

You get a star any way.

Im looking for a highly scented plant to grow?

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i live near a waste factory and occasionaly in the summer you get an odd smell of sh*t on the breeze. i would like to plant something in my garden which will mask the smell, i need something annual, cheap to buy, easy to grow and very highly scented. it dosnt matter if its a small plant, tall plant or a climber, as long as its an annual and has a very powerful, pleasant smell. i have heard that grandiflora sweet peas might be ok, does anyone agree with that or have any other suggestions.

Im looking for a highly scented plant to grow?
Honeysuckle is a fast grower and smells lovely. It's a climbing plant though. Also night scented stock does exactly what it says on the tin. At night it gives a beautiful scent.
Reply:My immediate thought was honeysuckle, but these obviously aren't annuals. Why not plant some pots with bulbs of scented lilies and freesias?

Other higly scented annuals are Perfume Delight Sweet Peas, Heliotrope, Nicotiana Alata %26amp; Moonflower Vine. You should be able to get these from seed merchants.
Reply:since you say it only happens in summer try the honeysuckle. There are many varieties ask at your garden centre for the most fragrant.

There is not reason you could not do the pathway too- I like lemon thyme
Reply:Dianthus firewitch,Dianthus Bath's pink,this plant grows low to the ground, Stargazer Lilly has big blooms with a big scent, my pick for your situation, any Rosemary plant, Brugmansia[Angel Trumpet] gives off it's scent at night, Stargazer for day and Angel Trumpet for night, these two plants will last all summer and may come back next year depending if your area doesn't stay in a deep freeze the whole winter. Good Luck, I know how you feel, I pass a protein plant going to work and back, I carry a can of room spray in my truck.
Reply:Stocks are highly scented, the smell is divine. Some scented roses as well. Lavender bushes. But my favourite is stocks and wallflowers they also last and last. I have wallflowers that has been in my garden for over three years now , still flowering and still smells lovely.:))
Reply:Plant 10 week stocks for their scent during the day and night scented stocks for the evening and night, there perfumes are Divine. Plant near your windows or in a window box to get the full benefit
Reply:You could try a climber like honeysuckle, although only proudces scent when flowering. Best bet is to make a pathway and use a creeping herb like time that doesnt mind being walked on, this will release a nice scent and help.
Reply:Dont now

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Popular bath and body work frangrances for teens?

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im thinking about buying some perfume from b%26amp;bw,but there is so much 2 choose from...which one is best?

i was thinking about midnight pomegranate or sweet pea...but wat other scents are good?

Popular bath and body work frangrances for teens?
ok, i love warm vanilla sugar, and sweet pea!!!
Reply:COCONUT LIME VERBENA..

it sounds pretty gross but oh man its really greattt...

♥
Reply:My favorite is sweet pea, as you mentioned. I have the bath gel and lotion, and it smells just heavenly!

If you aren't convinced, take a whiff of cucumber melon and the mandarin one....I'm a big fan of those too.

:)
Reply:I personally like the Happy series of fragrances and lotions from Clinique.

It smells delicious and I love it.
Reply:mmmm if i may suggest i really do not like the sweet pea but i absolutely love coconut lime verbena
Reply:my personal favorite is BROWN SUGAR AND FIG.

it has been my favorite for years now

it relaxes me and makes me feel ready for summer
Reply:i used to love warm vanilla sugar... but the more i smell it, the more it smells like alcohol.. i like the fresh vanilla better... sweet pea's always a good choice. i like cherry blossom as well
Reply:i absoulutely luvvvvv sweet pea...but white chery blossom is good(but i think it was discontinued)....ummm i like a ton of them...
Reply:the apple is a excellent choice i am a guy and that stuff smells good to me
Reply:I love sweet pea it smells fresh and young. I dont really know of the others.
Reply:okay i LOVE japanese cherry blossom. i also like brown sugar and fig, and sweet pea also if youre willing to try perfume from another place, my favorite perfume EVER is malia from hollister, its smells sooooo good! lol

hope this helps!!
Reply:the peach, coconut lime verbana, pineapple, and cucumber melon are some i like
Reply:Warm vanilla sugar is the best!!
Reply:Pink Grapefruit smells delicious!!! I really like White Tea and Ginger too if you don't like fruity stuff.
Reply:they have a new one called something orchid. my 17 year old daughter loves it.
Reply:any fruits are good i think but not too strong or you spell like a supermarket.. :D
Reply:Vanilla is good

How can i make a good meal that's healthy with the stuff i have?

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here's what i got :

(does not have to use everything)

CAN VEGETABLES:

corn

green beans

sweet peas

whole white potatoes

mixed vegetables

butter beans

OTHER CAN STUFF

cream of chicken

chicken broth

tuna

FRIDGE STUFF

skim milk

2% milk

pickles mayo butter Italian 6 cheese blend

Hidden Valley Ranch

eggs

OTHER:

Tater Wedges from Wal-Mart

Acini Di Pepe pasta

and also salt, pepper, Mrs. Dash...ect.

How can i make a good meal that's healthy with the stuff i have?
Make some soup. Make your pasta in the chicken broth, add in any of the veggies you feel like having, add in your tuna and cream of chicken and add in milk your choice to the consistency you like, seasonings.

Take the wedges and coat lightly in the ranch, bake them according to the bag.

Bon appetite
Reply:I'd go out for dinner...fast food, anyone?
Reply:Make a creamy veggi soup..... use your corn, green beans, whole white potatoes, and if you need more add your mixed vegetables. Use your chicken broth and cream of chicken for the soup broth (heat over medium these items first, once they are mixed well add your veggies.). Add seasonings to taste. (you may also add your pasta for another filler.)

This won't have to cook too long, as all the ingrediants will just need to heat through. If it is too thick for you likeing add another liquid (add a little, then a little more until you get the right consistancy... you can always add but you can never take it back! so do this carefully) - water or milk seems to be your only option, but if you had these items you could also add beer, sherry cooking wine, more chicken broth. ect.

Before serving, top with your cheese blend. If you have crackers or bread, serve with that . . if not, settle for the potato wedges or just eat the soup by itself.

Have fun cooking!
Reply:Drain 2 cans of tuna, 2 cans of green beans 1 can of potatoes (cut in 1/4's) %26amp; mix together in a bowl. Add 1 can of cream soup, 1/2 c. milk, %26amp; some Mrs. Dash. Pour into a 9x9 pan. Bake at 350 for 20 minutes. Top with some of the cheese %26amp; bake 10 more minutes or until bubbly %26amp; the cheese is melted.

Jazzed-up Green Bean Casserole
Reply:coat the potatoes in ranch dressing and bake them for a little while and eat them with an omlette

My petunia is bearing a whole bunch of seeds, how should I plant them next year?

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I bough a hanging petunia in may, and I was so stupid I used miracle gro everyday on it for about 2 weeks. I though it would have died but now its huge, and overgrown. Last week I started seeing brown stems with brown pockets. I got an evelope and opened up the pockets and a whole bunch of tiny black seeds came out. I have a lot of them, how should I plant them next year? Should I sow them indoors first. I need some advice on this one.

p.s, one last thing, my sweet peas are only about a foot high, i started growing them in may and they are so short. when will they flower? should i sow them inside next year in march?

Thanks.

My petunia is bearing a whole bunch of seeds, how should I plant them next year?
Yes--next Spring plant your Petunia seeds inside in several large planters using potting soil.

There are alot more seeds in one little pod than you may think.

About your Sweetpeas. Need to start them inside also.

Not sure where you live but even in Northren N.Y. there is still plenty of growing season left.

Have Fun Gardening !!! :)))
Reply:Don't!
Reply:You absolutely can plant your petunia seeds. I grow petunias from seed every year, some on purpose, most 'do it themselves'. I have about a 5 foot area below my deck that is a spectacular display of self-sown petunias. I have a walk-out basement, so deck is one story off the ground. I have planters on my deck railing and usually put petunias in them, along with other things. Under my deck is pea gravel. The seed from the petunias fall from the deck and apparently the pea gravel must be great for starting the seeds. I would have never planted anything in the gravel, but several years ago when I was pulling up the occasional weed, I though one looked like a petunia and let it grow. It was a silver wave petunia that grew many feet wide (like I'd had in the planters the year before). Now get more and more every year. They are cross-breeding and giving me varieties I have never purchased, like dark pink and white stripped. I call it 'my great petunia breeding experiment'. People don't believe I never planted anything there. I do nothing and it looks great.
Reply:Those tiny seeds will not result in a very nice petunia next year. Most of the petunias we buy as plants are hybrids... their seeds generally return the plant to it's natural state when they grow... also- it's not likely the colors will be the same as the plant the seeds came from. Yet, as a side project it can be fun to cultivate a small natural petunia or two. (But don't count on having to "not buy" your petunia's again next year!)

What are some nicknames that you call your fat and cute baby?

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My baby is chubby bunny, snookie, cutie patutie, sweet pea. She's also princess, beautiful, pretty girl... sometimes I call her by her name.

My son was obese (yes obese) as a baby and we called him fappy - fat and happy, even before he was born. He went on to be chunky monkey, the fat man or TFM, sometimes chunka.

As they get older, we cut out the fat jokes... but they're so cute when they're chubby and have rolls.

What are some nicknames that you call your fat and cute baby?
Chubette, Pudgy Fudgy, Tootsie Roll, Peanut Butter sandwich, my Jelly Beans, Buddha Butt, big Sack of Potatoes. Is that enough? ( I had lots of kids)
Reply:it is not good to have a fat baby , don't feed him to much.
Reply:That's sweet, I use to call mine rollie-pollie, I love when they would grab their feet and start rolling around. Which is where I got rollie-pollie.

Peace.
Reply:Lardass.
Reply:Fatty McButterpants
Reply:My babies were on the slim side, but they, too, were adorable. My nephew was a roly-poly kind of baby, and also a sweetie pie. It never occurred to me to really focus on whether babies were round or little, narrow, mini's.

Your little sweetie obviously won't be scarred for life if you call her names that involve what a fatty she is before she's old enough to realize, but why do it? I dont know..... its just kind of nicer to call her "princess" and "pretty girl" and by her name. Whether its her or when your son was a baby, of course they're adorable and beautiful; but even if you found they had adorable curls, it just seems to me nicer not to focus on their physical traits. I guess I figure it doesn't hurt to not get in such a habit as a parent because no matter how adorable they are as a result of some physical trait there's just a hint of lack of respect for the baby that may not be a big deal and yet that doesn't quite sit well with me. (Of course, what do you care what about what doesn't sit well with a stranger. Its just that you asked, so I've answered.)

I pretty much used a cutesy or slightly altered version of my children's names (it was my way of having my own thing to call them that was separate from what other people called them) or else their real name or else "Sweetheart". I feel, however, that I should divulge that I was occasionally guilty of "DollyBoy" for my sons. :) Then I discovered that my sister was also using "DollyBoy" for her son. It must run in my family.

Enjoy your little sweetie.
Reply:Tater Tot is cute. So is Puddin'. My favorite always was, and this is silly, but, Baby Gravy.
Reply:hmm...pumpkin! thats cute
Reply:chirpie
Reply:BBW
Reply:boonj or boonjie
Reply:Michelin Tire baby lol
Reply:no matter how cute you may think it is--- it's not for your children someday they will ask you alot of question on why you felt you had to put them down like that.
Reply:I was also quite plump as a baby. My dad called my fatty, fitz, fatay, etc. Unfortunately the nickname stuck while I grew up. However, he did tone it down to just Fitz after I went through anorexia and was hospitalized.
Reply:budda baby and

pumpkin
Reply:tubby, bigboned perhaps?
Reply:my girl baby is chubby with pinkcolour.so prety,we call her asred tamato. looks like doll and she is little bit fatso we call as sweet potato.dream girl ,pearl , platinum small angle,potti , laddusweet jamoon.
Reply:pooh bear
Reply:Tank.

Gta vice city mp question

What flowers can be grown in Sedona Arizona?

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If I lived there, would I be able to grow common flowers such as Sweet Peas that grow from seed? I am wondering about the soil compatibility, climate, watering needs.

What flowers can be grown in Sedona Arizona?
There are a lot of things that you can grow. Here is a link to a nursery that specializes in plants for your climate: http://www.highcountrygardens.com/

Check it out and you can get an idea of what you can grow.

-Also, find a good retail nursery in your area as they will be very helpful in suggesting plants for your environment.

-Join a local garden club too, the members will have tons of practical information.

-The "Sunset Western Garden Book" is a good start also. It's a good reference book and has good gardening advice.

Hope this helps! :)
Reply:In the arid regions of the west the soil has never had the vegetation to create any humus in the soil - so it has little nutrition for plants. The climate is hot and dry so plants with "furry" or waxy leaves do better. Check out the "Western Garden book". You can grow just about anything if you work hard enough at it - constant water, soil prep and such.

How can you make a good meal from vegetables from cans?

2010-05-20T04:16:00.000-07:00

here are some vegetables i have:

Corn

green beans

sweet peas

whole white potatoes

mixed vegetables

and i also have chicken broth

How can you make a good meal from vegetables from cans?
There is a recipe called brunswick stew. Its really good. you should try it.There are many diffrent variations of this recipe. I guess you add and take away whatever you like or dont like.
Reply:With these ingredience, and if it were they only food in the house,,,,,I would fry the potato's, and cook the green beans in the chicken broth.....and that would be dinner.....I hope you have bread and butter,,,,,and a glass of milk, or a cup of tea.......enjoy your dinner
Reply:Tater Tot casserole
Reply:Using only those items?

My favorite meal to have including those items are chicken salad. So you're gonna have to include boiled chicken (breast or a whole chicken). Just boil it and shred it..add those canned veggies and a bit of mayo. I usually put it on a tostada with Tapatio.

Delicious
Reply:mix everything together in one pot, add a cup of rice and 1 1/2 cups of chicken broth with a little pepper. Cook until the rice is done, and wah-lah!
Reply:You can put the white potatoes and the can of green beans together. Drain off the potatoes, keep the juice from green beans add real bacon. Onion, salt, pepper, garlic powder, a little Lawry's seasoning salt. Tip: get a bag of real bacon already cooked in the salad dressing isle by the bacon bits at grocery store
Reply:make vegetable soup
Reply:Put the chicken broth and some water in a pot, add some pepper, open cans and drain and dump into the pot. Heat and serve.
Reply:You could make a vege-casserole. Got any cheese? Or mushroom soup? I would slice up the potatoes, spread them in a baking dish, add a layer of either the green beans or mixed veggies, drained, and spread a cheese sauce or the mushroom soup over the top and bake.

If that's all you have.
Reply:Go to ww.allrecipes.com and go to more searches, do a search by ingredients. You can get some great ideas for recipes.
Reply:Take some butter if you have some and saute the drained vegetables in it until slightly browned or until cooked to your desire. If you don't have any butter, then add a little chicken broth instead.

When the vegetables have been cooked, add the rest of the chicken broth and boil. When it reaches boiling, reduce heat for five minutes. Serve as a soup.
Reply:I think that if you have some noodles you are in business.

Boil you noodles according you package instructions. While they are cooking, put the chicken broth into a good sized sauce pan. Then open your cans of vegetables, draining them well. Add them to your chicken broth and simmer until well heated.

After draining your noodles, place good portion into soup bowl and then add your chicken vegetable broth. Season to taste and enjoy your Chicken Vegetable Noodle Soup.

Enjoy!