| RE: My Frugal Holiday: Homemade Gift Ideas |
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Just a thought. For years I got my empty burlap bags from the local peanut shop. When I was in girl scouts, I once made my grandmother a pair of bookends made from bricks that I covered with paper and colored. Good idea for kids, I guess. carla ... View related article. |
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| RE: What You Shouldn't Try Yourself (But Maybe You Have) |
Also, (something that I have regretfully tried) going to the salon in expensive but cutting ones hair is usually a mistake.
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| RE: Use Styrofoam Egg Cartons for Packing |
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I love this idea! carla ... View related article. |
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| RE: Surviving Family Thanksgiving |
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I really do not have anything much to add. however, I do agree with redhatterb and patty. It is your home and your guests should make accommodations. I have know people who said they were allergic to particular things but I did not see that they were. Good luck, carla ... View related article. |
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| RE: Separating Old Currency That is Stuck Together |
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Yes, or try steaming them open by holding over a boiling pot of water. carla ... View related article. |
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| RE: Cleaning Artificial Plants |
For an artificial plant/flower that is very lg. place a discarded knee high hose over the end of your vacuum attachment to remove dust. if the plant needs more cleaning place a large trash bag under the plant and spray with ammonia and simply wipe clean.
For small artificial plants simply douse them up and down in soapy water maybe with a little ammonia or vinegar added and allow to dry. Thanks, carla ... View related article. |
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| RE: Layered Pumpkin Pie |
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This sounds great! I will have to try it. Thanks, carla ... View related article. |
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| RE: Fixing An Old Wood Floor |
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So you poured veg. oil directly onto the floor rubbed with a tea bag then applied floor wax? Did you brew the tea first? How many rooms did you do? I am just curious, I have nothing but wood floors and I am mentally trying to calculate the amount of time involved. I would imagine that the tea would need to be strong. Thanks, carla ... View related article. |
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| RE: Uses for Egg Cartons |
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Thanks guys. Great advice. I never thought of offering my empty cartons to the egg vendor. I also really like the idea of using the little compartments for starting seeds. carla ... View related article. |
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| RE: Buying Small Jars and Bottles |
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I do not know how much this may help but if you have some empty pretty candle jars with the lid wash those thoroughly. These cute little jars can be used for so many things. carla ... View related article. |
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