December 26, 2012

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Low Carb Cake RecipesThis page contains low carb cake recipes. Reducing the carbohydrates in desserts can be a challenge.

 

Hooked Rug Using Plastic Bags

Making a Hooked Rug Using Plastic BagsThis page is about making a hooked rug using plastic bags. A great way to recycle loads of plastic bags is to make a rug.

 

Protecting Eyeglasses

Protecting EyeglassesThis page is about protecting eyeglasses. Keeping your glasses clean and scratch free help you to see better.

 

Dusting Delicate Items

Dusting Delicate ItemsThis page is about dusting delicate items. Finding the best way to dust your fragile knick-knacks and plants helps keep them beautiful.

 

Using Homemade Mod Podge

Making Homemade Mod PodgeThis page is about making homemade mod podge. This craft supply can be made inexpensively at home.

 

Matchbox

Crafts Made Using MatchboxesThis page is about crafts made using matchboxes. These boxes come in a few sizes and can be reused for a variety of projects.

 

Cleaning Granite Countertops

Cleaning Granite CountertopsThis page is about cleaning granite countertops. You need to avoid some cleaners to keep your granite clean and beautiful.

 

Growing a Salad Garden

Growing a Salad GardenThis page is about growing a salad garden. It is so nice to make a fresh salad out of greens that you have grown yourself.

 

Composting Citrus Peels

Composting Citrus PeelsThis page is about composting citrus peels. All kinds of vegetable and fruit peels are a great addition to your compost pile.

 

Craft Uses for Old Textbooks

Craft Uses for Old TextbooksThis page is about craft uses for old textbooks. Outdated textbooks can be used for craft projects.

 

Two people at a picnic in Paris.

Keeping Bugs and Flies Away From Your PicnicThis page is about keeping bugs and flies away from your picnic. Eating a meal outside is most enjoyable when insect pests can be deterred from your food.

 

Cocktail Wiener Recipes

Cocktail Wiener RecipesA yummy appetizer for a party or gathering can be sausages. This page contains cocktail wiener recipes.

 

Writing on a smartphone.

Writing Notes Without PaperThis page is about writing notes without paper. There are other ways to write notes besides on paper.

 

Making Concrete Patio Blocks

Making Concrete Patio BlocksThis page is about making concrete patio blocks. Using a variety of forms you can make your own stepping stones and patio blocks.

 

Rooting Plants

Rooting PlantsThis page is about rooting plants. How you make new plants from cuttings depends on what type of plants you are starting.

 

Recipes

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Chocolate Dipping SauceThis chocolate sauce is supposed to be used for candy canes. I have never tried it on candy canes but wondered if it would work on pretzels.

 

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Easy Pretzel TurtlesIf you love turtles and want a simple recipe that is delicious, you have found it!

 

Homemade Sloppy Joes - sloppy joe with tots

Homemade Sloppy JoesI love it when my best friend comes over to make sloppy joes. I like the kind that uses tomato paste and a seasoning packet, but I love hers! :)

 

bon bons on plate

Cherry Bon Bon CookiesMany families have a special recipe that they make every holiday. Our family makes bon bon cookies every year! These delicious cookies can be served any time of year though, by simply changing the frosting colors. :)

 

Articles

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Finding Gifts from the HeartGifts can be expensive and, so many times, a gift is given that the person does not need, will never use, does not like, will return for refund, will give to someone else as a gift - well, you get the picture.

 

Lab lying next to infant.

Barli (Lab/St. Bernard Mix)Our son's Lab went next door and visited the neighbor's St Bernard. We got the biggest, and best in the litter of 10.

 

A plate of shrimp appetizers around cocktail sauce

Displaying Shrimp AppetizersJust a little pretty idea to display your shrimp for the holidays! I used my deviled egg plate! Pretty, isn't it?

 

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Use Leftover Wrapping Paper For Origami PracticeI use leftover wrapping paper from holidays to practice my origami sea turtle craft. I still have to perfect the feet on the sea turtle. I don't like to practice with the regular paper until I get it right.

 

Questions

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Dog Afraid of Rain and Storms?We have a Chiweenie, Henry, who is very scared of rain and storms. He just cries and shakes the entire time. Any suggestions of how to help him?

 

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Pruned Pine Tree is Dripping Sap?We recently cut branches from pine trees as they were hanging too close to the house. Now they continually drip sap and have been dripping for 3 months, how can we stop this? The branches are high and hard to get at, this dripping is right at the front door of the house. Please help.

 

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Name Ideas for Interior Design Business?I want to start my interior design company. Please suggest a name. I would like to use the letter J.

 

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Adult Daughter Does Not Give Mother Gifts?What do you think of an adult daughter whose only excuse for not giving me a Christmas gift; BD gift; or Mother's day gift is "you're hard to buy for, I'll have to be creative"?

 

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Creating a Temporary Door To Divide Apartment?Some guys have an apartment and want to rent out the living room for $200 a month which is incredibly cheap; however, without a door it is inconvenient as well.

 

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Tightening a Refrigerator Door Handle?How do I tighten a loose door handle on Frigidaire side by side refrigerator, FFHS2611LSO?

 

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Storing Dried Flowers?I dry my own flowers for crafts and arrangements, but need a way to keep them organized and undamaged.

 

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New Name for Interior Design Firm?I own an interior designing firm called Integra. I need to add another word before it starting with L, A, or N that also relates to our work. I've been thinking for months. Please help! Thanks! :)

 

Craft Gift Ideas?I have run out of ideas. Each year I make gifts for 26 people, this year I made flowers and ribbons wound round 6 inch cinnamon sticks. Last year I made a card with a handkerchief inserted in a pocket on the card.

 

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