| RE: Uses for Back to School Items for Adults |
Adults could use the back to school sales to restock some of their home office supplies. Some items, like tape, glue or pencils and pens, etc. could be useful in making crafts. Or if you feel charitable, you could donate some of the purchases to help families that are having difficulty providing school supplies for their children.
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| RE: Sour Milk and Septic Systems |
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We've had our septic system for 17 years. And using yeast, we've never had to have it pumped. ... View related article. |
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| RE: Sour Milk and Septic Systems |
My husband was a plumber and gave me the advice to use the yeast in those little packets. One a month or less is fine rather than purchasing RidX.
I just priced RidX and it's over seven dollars for 10.3 ounces, so a small pack of yeast would be less than RidX. ... View related article. |
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| RE: Sour Milk and Septic Systems |
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I don't know about sour milk. But if you pour a packet or two of regular baking yeast into your toilet and flush, it will keep the good bacteria working in a septic tank. No need to buy RidX or other products. ... View related article. |
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| RE: Improving Water Pressure |
If you are on municipal water, you need to check with your authority and see how big the feed line is into your house.
If you are on a well, check the pressure on the tank to see if the pressure regulator needs to be adjusted, or if the air in the bladder of the tank needs to be recharged. ... View related article. |
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| RE: Dry Sunburned Skin |
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Buy a can of Carnation whole evaporated milk (not the skim). Use soft cotton balls to apply the milk to your sunburn. It is healing and also makes the skin feel soothed if you refrigerate the canned milk prior to using it. ... View related article. |
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| RE: Making a Seat Lift from a Recliner |
http://1liftchair.com/index.htm
I don't know how to make a lift chair, but this site lists numbers to call to try and obtain a free lift chair for low income or elderly people. ... View related article. |
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| RE: Homemade Carpet Shampoo |
Carpet stains: Mix equal parts white vinegar and water in a spray bottle. Spray directly on stain, let sit for several minutes, and clean with a brush or sponge using warm soapy water.
For a heavy duty carpet cleaner, mix 1/4 cup each of salt, borax and vinegar. Rub paste into carpet and leave for a few hours. Vacuum.
Here is where I found this information:
http://www.eartheasy.com/live_nontoxic_solutions.htm#substitutions
Also, if you are using a steam cleaner, you can use Tide or another liquid laundry detergent to clean and freshen carpets. ... View related article. |
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| RE: Getting Rid of Insect Bite Scars |
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Buy vitamin E gel capsules and poke one with a clean pin or needle. Squeese out amount needed onto the bites and leave on overnight. It may take a few days, but this should help your scars. ... View related article. |
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| RE: Coffee Drink or Smoothie Recipe |
Iced Mocha from the following website:
http://www.coffeeandteawarehouse.co ... cfm?method=recipes.recipe&recipeid=2
There are lots of ways to make an iced mocha, this being one of the simplest and most delicious. I like how the brown sugar adds a slight caramel note to this refreshing coffee, and I think you will too. If you're in a hurry and want to skip the 'special occasion' flourishes, omit the whipped cream and chocolate garnishes. But just know that they do make the coffee extra special with very little added effort. This would be great to serve at a summer patio party, in lieu of dessert. (The recipe makes just 2 servings but can be easily multiplied.)
1 1/2 cups strong hot brewed coffee
3 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons chocolate syrup, such as Hershey's
1 cup ice cold milk
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Handful or so crushed ice
Lightly sweetened whipped cream, for garnish
1 small piece semisweet or bittersweet chocolate, for garnish
1. Combine the hot coffee and brown sugar in a large measuring cup and stir until the brown sugar dissolves. Remove from the heat and stir in the chocolate syrup. Transfer to a shallow bowl. Cool briefly at room temperature, then chill until ice cold. You can accelerate this step by putting it in the freezer, but just make sure it doesn't start to ice.
2. Combine the chilled coffee, milk, and vanilla in a small pitcher; stir to blend. Divide the coffee between 2 serving glasses, adding a small handful of crushed ice to each. Top each glass with whipped cream then grate a little chocolate over each one. Serve with straws.
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