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February 2, 2011

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Cheery Cherry PunchIt is a tasty festive drink for parties and kids love it too. Mix ginger ale and cherry juice in pitcher or punch bowl. Chill 12 hours. Add cherries, ice, and scoops of sherbet right at serving. Simple and delicious!

 

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Nutty BuddiesChocolate nutty clusters that are simple and quick to make.

 

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Fried ApplesWe all love these!

 

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PiccaliliThe first recipe for piccalili I tried. It was already old back then, in 1980. It makes a fairly small batch, about 8 half pints. It is very good as a relish.

 

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Butter Pecan Banana Bread Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease 2 (9 inch) loaf pans. Beat cake mix, bananas, buttermilk, oil, and eggs in a large bowl on medium speed about 2 minutes; stir in the chopped nuts. Pour into pans.

 

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Lemon and Garlic TilapiaNo matter how much a person likes and is good at cooking, there's always room for improvement and I am no exception! Here's a more refined and tastier moist, flaky version of how I originally made this dish.

 

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Southern Chili MacThis is quick, easy, and tasty! Cook ground chuck and season with garlic pepper and salt. Add both cans of tomatoes.

 

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Peanut Butter Candy Cake Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 10x15 inch jelly roll pan. In a large bowl, mix together eggs, vanilla, salt, sugar, flour, and baking powder.

 

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Homemade Salad DressingBeat eggs slightly, add sour cream, sugar, vinegar, mustard, spices, flour, and cook until smooth and thick. Remove from stove and add butter or margarine. May be thinned with milk or add some Miracle Whip. This is great with potato salad.

 

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Apricot DelightCombine nectar, sugar, and cornstarch; cook until shiny and thick. Cool, pour over cake chunks that have been place evenly in oblong cake pan (9x13 inch) till firm and cold.

 

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Baked Ziti with Italian SausagePreheat oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C). Grease 13 x 9 inch baking dish. Heat olive oil in large saucepan. Add sausage; cook, stirring frequently, until no longer pink. Drain.

 

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Impossible Bacon PieHeat oven to 400 degrees F. Lightly grease large 10 inch glass pie plate. Sprinkle bacon, cheese and onion in pie plate. Beat the remaining ingredients until smooth, 15 seconds in blender on high speed or 1 minute with a hand beater.

 

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Teriyaki SauceMake your own teriyaki sauce by mixing together 5 oz. soy sauce, 2 oz. sesame oil, 3 cloves of crushed garlic, 1 teaspoon ginger, 1 teaspoon dry mustard, and 1 tablespoon molasses. Put into a bowl and serve on your favorite food.

 

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Zucchini PancakesBeat egg well. Mix flour, salt and sugar together, sift over the zucchini and fold into the egg. Drop from tablespoon onto greased griddle, flatten with back of spoon and cook until done through, turning to brown second side.

 

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Pineapple PorkchopsThis recipe was created out of the blue after the holidays because we loved the way we had cooked the ham when we did this with it.

 

Articles

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Tablecloths for Covering Patio CushionsWhen covering patio cushions or patio pillows, look for tablecloths on clearance. The material is really durable and has some stain and water repellent in it. You can also re-spray it with a good stain repellent.

 

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Oil Dry for Ice TractionTo provide traction on ice in your driveway or for your car, use "Oil Dry." It is usually used to dry up spilled motor oil, but has other uses. It will not break down or mush up like Kitty Litter. It will absorb water, oil, or other liquids. Sprinkle it on ice and it will provide traction.

 

Warming Rice Bags

Warming Rice BagsThis simple little bag can help relieve anything from minor pain to major pain. Simple and easy to make and use and with the harshness of cold weather it can alleviate pain associated with arthritis. Consider making one for someone who needs pain relief.

 

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Link: List of Installed Hardware/SoftwareWant a list of every software and hardware installed on your computer? This program will give you a file with a list, that you can save and/or print out for free.

 

In Memory of Buttercup (Cat)My brother rescued her from the cold weather one year. This photo was taken when she was 4 years old. She liked to sleep; can't you tell?

 

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Printer Ink Alerts Too EarlyThis may apply to you if you have a computer with a printer. Specifically a printer that warns you or "shows" you it is low or even out of ink. You should test how long you can use you printer before you are actually out of ink. Don't trust the program telling you about it.

 

Snowy field and barbed wire fence in foreground.

Scenery: Snowy Field (Georgia)My husband and I were walking to the grocery store after an ice/snow storm trapped most of Georgia for about a week and I happen to have my camera handy.

 

Rosey (Jack Russell)Meet Rosey my 5 year old Jack Russel I saw an ad in a shop window for her and bought her as soon as I saw her. She likes to chew balls and sit in the sun all day. And when it's cold she just get's into my bed.

 

Tux (Border Collie - Lab Mix)Tux is a 10 month old border collie/lab mix, who we got 1 month ago. He likes to run around the yard - jumping for his bone. We had a lab mix for 15 years and lost him about 9 months ago. We decided our family was ready for our next puppy!

 

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Get One Last Load From Laundry SoapUse pliers to pull the spout out from liquid laundry soap when the bottle is empty. You can get one more load out of what would normally get thrown away.

 

Scenery: Atlantic Ocean (Nova Scotia, Canada)This picture captures the power and beauty of the Atlantic Ocean, always changing, always breathtaking. This shot was taken not far from my home in Nova Scotia, Canada. Can you feel the cold blast of wintertime?

 

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Keep Silverware From TarnishingTo keep silver jewelry from tarnishing, place jewelry in an airtight container or jewelry box. Toss in those little packets of desiccant that come with new shoes or leather items.

 

Woman opening the refrigerator.

Do These Little Things Really Add Up?We're governed by our habits, and while some of them are simply irksome, others serve a purpose. After coaxing the last spurt of shampoo from the bottle, do you add water and swish out whatever is left?

 

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Link: Give Kids A SmileEach year on the first Friday in February, thousands of the nation's dentists and their dental team members provide free oral health care services to children from low-income families across the country.

 

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Use CLR for Toilet StainsOur toilets are still fairly new, so there is no need for them to have brown stains. I had a ring around my bowl and streaks coming down where the water runs into the bowl.

 

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Cooking Freezer Burned MeatFreezer burn does not make food unsafe, merely dry in spots. It appears as grayish-brown leathery spots and is caused by air reaching the surface of the food. Simply cut these portions away either before or after cooking.

 

My Frugal Life: Forced To Be FrugalWhen my husband recently had shoulder surgery and found out he would be off work most of the year, we were forced to cut back and live frugal.

 

Wildlife: HeronIn Florida, we are blessed with much wildlife, including many different species of heron. One morning when I was leaving for work, I found this guy perched on the roof of the car.

 

Adult pads as puppy pads

Adult Pads as Alternative to "Puppy Pads"Most everyone I know owns a pet. They can be expensive but I try to cut corners and save where I can. There is nothing like the unconditional love of an animal. I rescued my dog on what was, to be her last day.

 

Himalayan Cat

In Memory of Knight (Himalayan Mix)Knight was about 2 year old Himalayan mix. My aunt got him from Clayton County Animal Shelter on the day he was to be euthanized.

 

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Food Safety When Using MarinadesHere's some safety information for anyone using marinades that raw beef, poultry, or fish have been marinated in, and is planning to use that marinade for basting the meat while it's cooking ...

 

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What Is Couponing?I think I have totally mastered couponing. Follow my strategies and you will be buying more for less!

 

Decorate Cake with Thrift Store Toys

Decorate Cake with Thrift Store ToysYou can customize a cake and make it special for the recipient by spending more ingenuity than money. When my grandson was 4, he was so-o-o into the movie "Cars". So for his birthday, I made him this cake. Many thrift stores sell bagged little toys for 50 cents

 

Joey showing his white fluffy tummy.

Joey (Orange Tabby)Joey is an 8 year old long haired orange tabby. We got Joey as a little kitten from a teller at our bank when we lived in New Jersey. Joey loves his ball chaser (the toy where the ball goes round and round and there is a cardboard scratcher in the middle.

 

Photo through the windoe of a large spider and a magpie below.

Wildlife: Giant Spider and MagpieThis is what awaited me when I opened the curtains one morning. The screen is blurring the picture, but you can see the size of the spider (about the size of my hand) compared to our friendly magpie who was sitting about a foot from the window.

 

Rainbow of New York City

Rainbow (New York City)I love having the NYC view. Every morning, day, and evening there's something beautiful happening outside. I have 100s of pictures of sunsets, sunrises, and night scenery, but only once have I seen a rainbow over NYC.

 

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Eggshells for Birds and PlantsDon't throw away your egg shells, bake them to sanitize, grind them up, and use to dust crickets or other insects before feeding the insects to your reptiles. You can also put some in your bird's food when they are laying eggs to give them extra calcium.

 

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Sparkling Bath SaltsMaking bath salts is not only easy, but it's super fun and something your whole family will enjoy doing together. To make the recipe, just mix all ingredients in a large glass bowl, then store in an attractive covered container.

 

Blond and Black Great Dane

Jaxton and Kyler (Great Danes)Meet Jaxton and Kyler. Jaxton (fawn one) is almost 8 years old and Kyler the blue one is almost a year old. They are both Great Danes.

 

Questions

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Removing Stains from Colored T-shirt?How can blue coloured stains get washed away on yellow coloured t-shirt?

 

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Tea Stains on Fabric?I had dropped tea on my new light orange t shirt. Then I immediately washed it with water and Rin bar, it's a detergent soap. After drying up, the stain has turned black. I washed it in the same way again, but the stain is not going. What do I do? Please suggest solutions.

 

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Centerpiece Ideas for Italian Carnival Themed Dinner Party?Our club is planning an Italian themed dinner/dancing carnival night. Do you have ideas for inexpensive decor/centerpieces?

 

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Hoover Floormate Reviews?What are the ratings for the Hoover Floormate hard surface cleaner?

 

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What is the Best Method for Thawing Frozen Milk?My family uses skim, 2%, and whole milk for different purposes and different people. We don't use them up fast enough, so I decided to buy them in the gallon size, pour half into pitchers for the frig, and put the remaining gallon container (which is now just half-filled) into the freezer.

 

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Removing Pet Urine Smell From Carpet?How do I get dog urine smell out of my carpet?

 

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Can You Eat Sardines as Part of a Diabetic Diet?Are sardines used in a diabetic diet?

 

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Soil Suggestions for a Balcony Vegetable Garden?What type of soil do you suggest for a large fifth floor patio garden in a high rise? It is a vegetable garden.

 

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Mardi Gras Craft Ideas?I need craft ideas for Mardi Gras and St Patrick's Day.

 

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Looking for Old Photos?I am looking for an old time photo of oxen pulling a wagon or other equipment. Can anyone help me?

 

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What are Some Good Chuck Roast Recipes?I'm tired of the same old chuck roast in a crock pot recipe. What else can I do with a chuck roast? Recipe ideas are appreciated!

 

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Who Would I Contact to Exchange an AMA Gift Certificate?Who can I contact to have a AMAGIFT Gift Certificate exchanged?

 

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How Do I Remove the Finish on a Hardwood Floor Without Damaging the Stain?I need to remove just the finish on my hardwood floor. It is too shiny so I need to go with a lower gloss finish. I don't want to affect the stain. I just need to remove the finish. Any ideas?

 

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How Do I Paint Formica Cabinets?How do I paint Formica kitchen cabinets?

 

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How Do I Clean a Flatscreen TV?I have a flatscreen TV, my grandbabies touched the screen with dirty fingers. How can I clean it without wrecking the screen?

 

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How Do I Repair a Resin Garden Statue?I have a resin garden statue that fell over and broke the girl's head. There is a big hole and I was wondering how to repair this hole.

 

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Black Crust Around Bunny's Nose?I have a 5 baby bunnies and one of the babies just started to sneeze a bit and had nest box eye. I noticed a bit of black crusty stuff around its nose and I'm wondering if it's something I need to worry about.

 

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