| RE: Buying an Old-fashioned Dust Mop |
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If you have an ACE hardware near you & haven't, try them. I've had some success in finding the oddball, not in high demand things there. ... View related article. |
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| RE: Disposing of Kitchen Scraps Other Than Composting |
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I don't have a garden but I do have a 'compost pile'. Which is really an area by my lamp-post where I toss scraps & the birds & other critters take what they want. Guess it really depends on your yard, closeness to neighbors, etc. ... View related article. |
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| RE: Make Your Own Cat Litter |
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Try to find pine wood stove pellets. They break down into a powder when they get wet, the pine helps with odor, & they cost considerably less. I add them in with the clumping litter (3/4 litter to 1/4 pine) & find I'm using about 1/2 the litter I did before (7 cats, that's a lot of litter). You can use them as all litter, but it depends on the cats. We have one litter box all pellets & the others are mixed. I try to stock up when I find them, (when we visit family in PA can always find them) as their availability can vary - I store them in empty litter containers. I've tried other wood stove pellets, but pine works best for odor control. ... View related article. |
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| RE: Litterbox Problems With an Older Cat |
Is the litterbox in the laundry room? I had a cat that kept going in the same spot - no matter how we cleaned or tried to 'redirect' the behavior, so I just put a litterbox there & haven't had any problems since. May not be ideal (ours is in the hallway), but if it's just age/behavior, it's the path of least resistance. Ah, the joy of cats.
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| RE: What Breed is My Dog? |
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You have a wonderful, loyal dog! Staffordshire Terrier is good to use if 'pit-bull' freaks people out. ... View related article. |
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| RE: Weight Loss Tips |
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Do you have a dog? If you are able, adopting a dog is a great way to get exercise (walking, playing fetch, etc.) and meet people! Shelter staff/volunteers should be able to help you find a pet that's compatible with your personality and energy level. If you're not quite ready for that kind of commitment, shelters are always looking for a few good volunteers to walk dogs & help them get exercise, help out at events, etc. ... View related article. |
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| RE: Finding Vintage Yardley Lipstick |
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Periodically check Ebay. I love to collect & have started selling to scale down, & in my research have seen stuff sold that amazes even me (an organized pack rat)! ... View related article. |
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| RE: Disposing Of Old Tires |
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I have a neighbor who works on cars as a hobby/or for friends/family. Our MUA allows each resident to put up to four tires out on particular dates (no fee) - a few neighbors (& us) lets him put them in front of our house too when it's time. It may even be with the regular trash ( I don't really notice it until the tires appear every few months!), but they do limit the quantity per house. ... View related article. |
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| RE: Homecoming Attire Advice |
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Check out some pics from different Renaissance Faire's websites too & get an idea of the look you want. You can find stuff at thrift stores easily (or maybe even your own closet!)- longish flowing skirts in tweeds/plaids patterns, etc; 'peasant' blouses (good if you go for a pirate look too!); button-up or lace vest/bodice for over the blouse; flat mary-janes, etc... My boyfriend & I dress up for pirate/ren faire stuff & that's how we get all our stuff. ... View related article. |
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| RE: Ideas for Environmental Club Activities |
Good for you! There are TONS of things you can do & if off-site activities are a possibility, being in Miami should be a good way to incorporate beach, ocean, etc. check out the Environmental Protection Agency website & the info for kids/teens/schools, etc at www.epa.gov/kids
I did a quick google search using a few key words (miami, ocean, environmental, education) and a few really cool things came up. You could try working with your club advisor/env. science teachers & contact a local organization that could help you - whether setting you up with already existing projects, stuff to start in your school, or even having someone come in to talk to the club, classes, etc.
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