April 14, 2009

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Apple Biscuit DessertPreheat oven to 350 degrees F. Use a large size muffin tin, and spray with Pam. Take biscuits out of can. Put one (1) biscuit in muffin tin and spread up sides of tin. Fill with pie filling.

 

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Brown BreadYummy bread recipe! Combine all ingredients in bowl; mix well. Fill mold of coffee can 2/3 full. Place mold on trivet in large kettle. Add enough boiling water to come halfway up side of mold.

 

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Special Egg BakeYummy breakfast dish, but good for any meal time. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Heat soup, onion, mustard and milk in saucepan, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Add cheese; stir until melted. Pour into 10x15 inch casserole.

 

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Stir Fry Ginger BeefThinly slice beef (slightly frozen beef will slice into thin strips more easily). Cut the strips into 2 1/2 inches in lengths. Mix with ginger, garlic, soy sauce and sesame oil. Stir together until well mixed.

 

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Cream of Brussels Sprout SoupI love Brussels sprouts and this is very tasty. Melt butter; cook onion and potato 2 to 3 minutes. Add sprouts; cook 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Sprinkle in flour; blend well.

 

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Ground Beef Nacho DipThis is a great dip for chips. Most everyone loves it! Great for teen parties. Brown ground beef and onion in skillet and drain. Mix with remaining ingredients except cheeses in bowl.

 

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Cherry Cola SaladFamily favorite salad. Blend cream cheese and mayonnaise in bowl. Dissolve gelatins in boiling water in large bowl. Stir in cheese mixture. Drain cherries and pineapple, reserving 1 1/2 cups syrup.

 

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Cool BananasFrozen bananas, the children love these for a treat. Cut the bananas into pieces and put on wooden skewers. Dip in chocolate sauce then dip into chopped nuts.

 

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Ninny's Nigh Unto World Famous Pecan PieThis is a rich tasting southern dessert which my older sister made when I was a little kid. She was in high school when I was born and we had a very special relationship. I'm getting older now and want to share her recipe.

 

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Homemade I Spy BagI made an I Spy Bag for my grandson's 5th birthday present. There are 50 small items inside this beanbag type pillow that is filled with plastic pellets. He can look at the laminated picture card with the written list on the back for when he starts to read.

 

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Knit an Afghan in 7 Minutes a DayMost people don't have the time, they think, to knit an afghan but I am making the "Anyone Can Knit an Afghan in 7 Minutes a Day." It's easy and it's fun.

 

Painted laminate countertop.

2 Coats of EnvirotexWell I finally got done with my project thanks to all your post on this page. I was so leery of doing this but it came out awesome. I did need help at the end with the second coat of Enviro though.

 

Growing Peas for Winter

Growing Peas for WinterWe have a large family and so always put in a large garden and can lots of food for winter months. We have potatoes, onions and peas and kale in so far. Hoping it stays mild and we can soon plant more.

 

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Make Your Own Spreadable ButterMake your own "spreadable" butter by liquidizing 70% butter to 30% vegetable oil. Rinse off any residue left on the liquidizer with boiling water and use in sauces. You can add low sodium salt to unsalted butter at the same time.

 

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Pick Up Litter for Earth DayFor Earth Day and any day, I would suggest picking up litter. Even if it is just in your yard, every little bit of litter picked up makes a difference.

 

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Use Citronella Oil Spray to Stop Dog DiggingTo stop your dog digging in your garden beds, put citronella oil into a spray bottle and spray the area. Dogs hate it.

 

Simon (Ragdoll Mix)Simon is a 3 year old Ragdoll mix. This is our cat Simon that we saved from being put to sleep at the animal shelter. He was only a tiny little fluff ball then and he grew up into a big fluffy boy.

 

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Product Review: Cover Tox TenThis product claims to have proven visible wrinkle reduction in 10 minutes with over 50% visible Wrinkle reduction; in 10 hours up to 90% and in 10 days up to 90% of visible smoother skin (with the use of their CoverTox 10 foundation).

 

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Warning: Never Combine Ammonia and BleachWhen washing floors, or any really soiled surface, don't think of combining ammonia and bleach. Even diluted in water, the fumes from this combination are very toxic. It can cause swelling of eyes, burns in nasal passages, and worse.

 

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Pre-Filled Easter Baskets Might Not Be Worth ItThis is kind of a "buyer beware" concerning those pre-packed Easter Baskets the stores sell in the spring. My daughter bought a superhero one for my grandson this year. It was filled with small inexpensive toys, a few other odds and ends, and a box of cookies.

 

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Morning Star GrillersMorning Star Grillers are made from soy, and unlike most veggie burgers, Grillers actually taste good. But if you fry or microwave them, they can become hard. Solve this by placing a burger in a small microwavable bowl . . .

 

Scenery: Swamp Boardwalk (Woods Bay in Kingstree, SC)Woods Bay in Kingstree SC. This is a boardwalk that went through the swamp.

 

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Bookshelves With PizazzTo better showcase your knick-knacks, treasured keepsakes, and collectibles, paint the inside of bookcases, armories, etc. with a color which complements your collection.

 

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Cut Potato to Improve Windshield VisibilityIf your windscreen wiper fails during light or heavy rain, try this: If you can obtain a potato, cut it in half and rub over windscreen.

 

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Ceiling Fan Blade Key HolderThis is an easy way to use old ceiling fan blades, I turn them into key holders. It takes a short time and they are fun gifts to give.

 

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Repair Burns on CarpetTo repair cigarette burns or sparks from fireplace on carpet, first take small scissors and delicately cut away any seared, hard fibers that may be sticking up above the level of the carpet.

 

Questions

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Preventing Tears in a Screen Door?I have a front screen door and the kids keep pushing their hand on the screen to open it. Is there something to put there to stop the screen from ripping? I looked at metal grating, but its really ugly and they didn't recommend Plexiglass.

 

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Knitted Vest Patterns?I am looking for knitting patterns for button vests in plus sizes.

 

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New Furniture Smells Like Mildew?I have lived now for a year and a half in our new custom built home. Everything is new, but for the last few months I have been smelling a mildew smell in the bedroom. We have pin pointed it to the Cherry wood of the dresser and headboard of the bed.

 

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Reviews of Hardwood Floor Steam Cleaners?We want to purchase one of those steam cleaners for hardwood floors that are all over the TV lately. The ones with washable pads. We have done lots of research but can't find any feedback from people who have used them.

 

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Black Marks on Walls?This winter we started developing a dark or black substance on our plasterboard walls in the living room. It is slightly in the kitchen, very dark on the wooden cover over the attic in front of the bathroom doorway, and just slightly in the computer room behind the bedroom.

 

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Making Weatherproof Garden Markers?I'm looking for some ideas to make markers for my various herbs in my garden. I would like them to be weatherproof.

 

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Looking for a Recipe for Rock Candy?Does anyone know the trick to making rock candy? I tried the recipe with a piece of string and the sugar water, with no results.

 

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Name Ideas for Home Improvement Company?I am starting a cleaning and home improvement company. I need ideas for a name, I already know the end _______ Cleaning and General Service but I need something to go in front. I have to put the general services to cover the all home improvements.

 

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Wedding Favors for Children?Wedding reception favors are great for adults but does anyone have ideas for the children that will be there? I don't want to have a kid's table as there will only be about 5.

 

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Getting Rid of Woodchucks?How do I get rid of woodchucks in my yard?

 

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Cross Stitch Pattern: "Having children is like being pecked to death by a duck"?Has anyone seen a cross stitch pattern or print anywhere with the saying "Having children is like being pecked to death by a duck"?

 

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Decorating With the Color Red?I am moving to a new apartment and buying new furniture. I like red so I was thinking that I should buy a red sofa. But at the same time I like red walls. So now I am debating which one I should go with. Is there a way to have a red wall and a red sofa, or is that too much?

 

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Cat Pee Stains on Carpet?How do I get cat urine out of my carpet?

 

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Getting Rid of Goutweed?How can I get rid of Goutweed (Ground Ivy)? It's taking over. Please help!

 

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Replacing Outdoor Carpet?The ugly, green outdoor carpet on my front steps and porch is finally wearing out and starting to rip apart. his is probably a good thing! But how do I remove it and all of the glue that's holding it down?

 

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Yellow Stains on Cotton Fabric?How do I clean yellowish marks from a white cotton cloth?

 

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Preparing for Boot Camp?My son joined the National Guard and will be going to basic training in September. He is looking for a book about the physical for boot camp training that will help him get ready for the demands of basic. A video would probably work also.

 

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Sticky Zipper?I have a zipper that sticks all the time. What can I do with it to make it better?

 

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Drain Pipe on Side of House is Leaking?Why is drain pipe on the side of the house leaking?

 

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Repairing a Hole in a Leather Couch?My wife's dog ate the corner of my leather couch. It is 8 in. x 4 in.. Is there anywhere that sells corner covers or something like that? Does anyone have any suggestions on how to fix the couch?

 

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Removing Odors from New Leather?How do you remove odors from new leather?

 

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Games for a Coed Baby Shower?Does anyone have any ideas for games and themes for a Co-Ed baby shower?

 

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Aphids on Strawberries?How do I get rid of aphids on my strawberries without using anything that would be harmful to our grandson and our Yorkie?

 

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Permanent Marker on Canvas Oil Painting?How do you remove permanent marker (Sharpie) from an oil painting on canvas?

 

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Bathroom Stains?One of my toilet bowls (including the seat) and one of my bathroom sinks appear to be permanently stained. I've tried scrubbing and several different toilet bowl cleaners, but no luck. Please help.

 

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Kitten Bothering Adult Cat?About 3 months ago we lost one of our two cats to a run in with a vehicle. We replaced him with a female tortoiseshell kitten. We also have a 5 year old male cat that grew up with our lost cat. The kitten will not leave the cat alone.

 

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Dog Misbehaves When Left Alone?I have a two year old Shih Tzu that is an angel when I am home. The second I leave, she uses my floor as her bathroom, and destroys everything. I could even take her out right before, but she will "save" enough to show me she's mad.

 

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Keeping Cats Off Window Screens?My grown cat keeps climbing on my window screens, wanting to come in the house. Any suggestions of how to keep the cat from climbing and tearing my screens with her claws?

 

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Flea Collar Reviews?In the past I have always purchased Front Line Plus for my kitties flea and tick protection, but it is getting really hard for me to come up with $80 each month. Does anyone know of a flea and tick collar that really works?

 

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Krazy Glue on Laptop?I got Krazy Glue on my laptop and would like to know how to remove it. I heard about Acetone but I have a feeling that it will fad the material. Please help. Thanks!

 

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Losing Weight While in a Wheelchair?My husband has been in a wheelchair for 4 years following a spinal cord injury. He has gained lots of weight because he can't exercise. He is 57 years old. Any suggestions?

 

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Using a Pop-Up Camper Refrigerator?I have purchased a used 2004 Rockwood Freeedom popup camper, model M-1980. I have purchased an owner's manual from the manufacturer, but it does not have information regarding the refrigerator. Can anybody tell me how the refrigerator works? How do I start it?

 

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Managing Time as a Working Woman?I'm a working woman and I'm newly married. My problem is that I cannot manage my time. I'm finding it very difficult to cook, clean and also go to work. I need to be in office by 9.30a.m and I leave the office by 6 pm.

 

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Selling a Wedding Dress?Any ideas where I can sell my wedding dress?

 

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What Is Bisquick?I see in a lot of recipes they use Bisquick. What is it?

 

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White Streaks on Bathroom Mirror?I have a friend that has a huge mirror above her bathroom sinks. There are streaks of some sort on this mirror that will not be cleaned off. She said she has tried everything, but nothing will remove these streaks.

 

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Discontinued Wallpaper: Essential Kitchen and Bath, Hot Peppers #5811940?I'm looking for a wallpaper border from the Essential Kitchen and Bath book. The pattern is Hot Peppers, No. 5811940, Color Ecru. I only need 1 roll, but will take up to 4.

 

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