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September 7, 2006

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Maple Pumpkin MuffinsRecipe for Maple Pumpkin Muffins. In a large bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, soda, pumpkin pie spice and salt. Whisk the eggs, pumpkin, milk, oil and 1 Tbsp. maple syrup. . .

 

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Sunday Pot RoastTake roast out of refrigerator 20 to 30 minutes prior to cooking. Salt and pepper all sides and dredge with flour. Heat oil in 4 - 5 qt. Dutch Oven or covered casserole.

 

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Pickle Wrap DipRecipe for Pickle Wrap Dip. Soften cream cheese. Chop pickles and corned beef. Mix cream cheese, pickles and corned beef together. Add sour cream. . .

 

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Pineapple Banana BreadA delicious variation on banana bread that you are sure to enjoy.

 

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Peanut Butter Dip With PretzelsRecipe for Peanut Butter Dip With Pretzels. In a small bowl, combine all ingredients except pretzels, mix well. Divide dip evenly into 4 small resealable containers. . .

 

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Microwaving Fresh CornMicrowaving Fresh Corn. The best way to enjoy fresh corn if there just you or you and your husband, is to microwave each ear with husk, silk and all for 5 minutes. . .

 

Saving Money on Public TransportationLooking for cheaper public transportation options? I don't have a car and am a non driver, so I depend a lot on public transport. Up till the end of February this year, I had part-time paid work, which included a monthly travel card for the public transport system.

 

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Repairing Chips on Rims of PlatesRepairing Chips on Rims of Plates. You can repair the chips on the rims of plates/bowls, etc by filling in the color. . .

 

Steve Irwin "Crocodile Hunter" - Online MemorialMy family has been deeply saddened by the death of Steve. We would like to express our sympathy to our Aussie friends and to all of the people who loved him....worldwide. He truly was "one of a kind".

 

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Poll: Have you had success gardening in the fall?Today's poll asks: Have you had success gardening in the fall?

 

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Store Cans In Fridge For Hot Weather MealsKeep a few cans of tuna or chicken in the fridge, for in those times when you need a quick meal. They'll be great to either drain and toss on top of a green salad or a quickie dish of tuna or chicken salad.

 

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Make a Bromeliad Orchid BloomMake a Bromeliad bloom by putting the entire plant in a plastic bag with an apple for one week.

 

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Box Fan FiltersJust picked up some clever filters for my box fans from the thrift shop - They are shaped like large shower caps and made out of a "pellon" material. . .

 

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Painting Light Bulbs For Garden DecorA fun craft and garden decor idea is to take old light bulbs and paint them. Glass paint is the best option, but you can use spray paint as well.

 

Closeup of roses.

Flash Over Exposed One ThirdFlash Over Exposed One Third. This photo was shot on program with the flash over-exposed by one third. This highlights the flowers.

 

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Dealing with Cold SoresDealing with Cold Sores. To stop cold sores from coming, dab some tincture of Myrrh on the area often. . .

 

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Brands Not Tested On AnimalsAnyone here think of using household brands and products not tested on animals? Most products for bath, body and household are tested on animals by having the animals drink these concoctions . . .

 

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There's Still Time For Second Season...Late summer and early fall is the perfect time to squeeze a second season of vegetables out of your garden. For crops like corn, the warm days and cool nights of fall concentrate their sugars, which acts to enhance their flavor.

 

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Uses For Empty LuggageTips for using empty luggage (for something other than going on a trip). Post your ideas.

 

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Buy Two, Take One BackWhen I need to buy a toilet seal, jigsaw blade or something I need to for a home improvement project, I often buy two, even though I should only need one. If there is a problem installing a toilet seal or a blade breaks, I don't have to run to the store in the middle of my project to replace it.

 

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Measuring Your Torso, Arms and Legs When Making Clothing?Is there a specific way to measure your torso before making clothing? Also your legs and arms?

 

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Keeping Fried Chicken Crisp?Please tell me how to keep fried chicken crisp. When I take fried chicken to work for lunch in my tupperware bowl and lid it gets real soft. I hate soft fried chicken.

 

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Throw Up on a Car Seat?My daughter had a stomach flu and threw up all over her car seat. The padding was washable and smells fine but the actual straps that hold her in smell terrible.

 

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Getting a Job In a School?Does anyone have ideas how to get a job in a school? I have done a Classroom Assistant Course last year but have not been able to find any jobs in schools.

 

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Honeysuckle Bush Shoots?What are the shoots that grow out from a honeysuckle bush this time of year?

 

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Musty Smell on a Fur Coat?I have a fox fur coat with a musty basement smell. How do I get rid of this smell?

 

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Weeds Growing Up Through Pebbles?I have just read your answer to strong weedkiller (salt, water and white vinegar). My garden is covered in pebbles and the growth from under is terrible even though I have the ground covered with a mesh like cover. Will it be ok to use this solution on pebbles?

 

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Rooting a Blackberry Cutting?I just took some new cuttings off well established Blackberry bushes. How do I root them properly? Right now they are sitting in water.

 

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Saving a Plant From Weed Killer?What do you do if you get a weed killer on a plant you wish not to kill?

 

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Are cash gifts less than $10,000 taxable?Are cash gifts less than $10,000 taxable?

 

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Cleaning Burnt Non-Stick Pans?How do you clean a burnt non-stick pot?

 

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Disposing of Bamboo Stalks?Where do you dump bamboo stalks in Montgomery, PA?

 

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Will a hummingbird vine die if I cut it back?Will a hummingbird vine die if I cut it back?

 

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Ant Hills on a Paver Walkway?How to get rid of ants and ant hills on a paver walkway?

 

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What is the best way to clean a coffee pot?What is the best way to clean a coffee pot?

 

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Refilling Wallflowers?Can anyone tell me if there is a way refill the wallflowers from Bath and Body works? And how do you do it step by step?

 

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Caring for a Honeysuckle?I just bought a honeysuckle tree. As a child I can remember the wonderful sweet smell of it. Mine does not seem to smell like anything. What is wrong with my tree?

 

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Organizing Household Paperwork?I am trying to re-organize my home - sort of downsizing everything, including paperwork.

 

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What Type of Fabric are Hunter Douglas Privacy Sheers Made Of?I am shopping for window coverings and am curious as to what is the 'unique' fabric that Hunter Douglas uses for their Privacy Sheers (Luminette). Any knowledge that you would have to guide me to a similar purchase at a fabric store would be appreciated.

 

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Homemade Chocolate?Does any one have the recipe for homemade chocolate? I had it years ago and it's lost. It contains powdered milk, icing sugar (perhaps called powdered sugar in the USA), cocoa, and solid shortening (called 'Copha' here).

 

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Chewy Granola Recipe?How can I make a CHEWY granola? Does somebody have a delicious recipe?

 

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Comfy Chair Headboard?I'm trying to make a headboard for my son's bed that looks like a big comfy chair. I'm lost on how to make the rounded arms!

 

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Alice In Wonderland Movie?I'm looking for the Alice in Wonderland Movie. They made an actual movie one time and played it on TV (not a cartoon).

 

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