April 14, 2011

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Easy Peach CobblerPreheat oven to 350 degrees F. Butter a 9x13 inch baking dish. Place peaches in prepared dish. Cut each slice of trimmed bread into five strips and lay them over the peaches in a single layer.

 

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Chinese Noodle CasseroleBrown beef. Mix soup, vegetables and meat; put into casserole. Top with noodles and bake 1 hour at 350 degrees F.

 

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Spinach Mac and Cheese CasseroleThis is my healthier take on Mac and Cheese. The best part is that it gets some veggies in, too, in a very painless and yummy way. My family loves it!

 

Easy Pan RollsThis is a quick and easy recipe. I mix them up and let them rise while I am fixing dinner. By the time the rest of my dinner is ready, they are hot out the oven and ready to serve!

 

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24 Hour Fruit SaladMix well and put in a round mold 24 hours in refrigerator. Do not freeze.

 

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Avocado ToppingThis is tasty served over almost any type of white fish, as a condiment for tacos, or just about anything your heart might desire.

 

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Cheesy Ham ChowderCombine potatoes and seasoning packet with water, cabbage, carrot, ham and caraway seed in large saucepan; mix well. Simmer, covered, for 15-20 minutes or until potatoes are tender.

 

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Honey-Baked OnionsPeel onions and cut into halves crosswise. Arrange in 7x11 inch glass dish. Pour honey over top. Dot with margarine. Microwave, loosely covered with waxed paper, on high for 8-10 minutes or until tender, basting with pan juices twice.

 

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Beware Self Cleaning Feature On GE OvenAbout a year and a half ago DH and I bought a GE self cleaning oven I ran the self clean feature twice per their instructions. It got so that the latch would slip down and block the oven door when I was baking something.

 

Crochet tulip cap.

Crochet Tulip CapCute hat for spring, a tulip.

 

Dust with Fabric Softener SheetsUse a fresh dryer sheets to dust rustic wood. Works great!

 

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Keep Computer Cables From Falling Behind DeskUse binder clips to hold your cables to keep them from falling behind the desk.

 

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Carbonated Water For Fluffy PancakesFor a lighter, fluffier pancakes, substitute carbonated water for the water called for in mix.

 

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Link: Free Wireless Router For Comcast CustomersComcast customers can get a 'free' wireless router. The catches are that they won't set it up for you and there is a $10 shipping fee. Other than that, it's a pretty nice wireless router. Here is the website to order:

 

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Using Plastic Bags When Freezing FoodsWith gardening season upon us here in Nebraska, it puts canning and freezing produce in mind. We put up a lot of corn at one time and one thing to remember is to cool your vegetables or meat out well before bagging it.

 

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Homemade Dog RunTo train my very small dogs for outdoor potty training, I used chicken wire (about 2 feet tall) and made a circle about the size of a small kiddie pool.

 

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Put Jar of Water in Toilet TankTo use less water and save money, I fill a empty, clean mayonnaise or pickle jar with water and leave the lid off the jar. I then flush the toilet and put the jar of water in the tank as it is refilling.

 

Pepi (Toy Poodle)Pepi is a nine month old Toy Poodle. He plays with lots of toys and loves any kind of babies!

 

Chester (Treeing Walker Coonhound Mix)Here is Chester. He is 6 years old and part Lab /part Treeing Walker Coonhound. We got Chester from the animal shelter when he was just a young puppy. He loves to chew on bones or anything else he can find!

 

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Remember Your Membership DiscountsUse your Costco or AAA memberships for discounts on movie tickets. Both offer discounts to members. Check your benefits packages, and you may find that cheap tickets are a perk to having a membership!

 

Questions

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How Do I Make Brownies in Cupcake Liners?Can brownies be made into a cupcake form?

 

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My Cat Pees Everywhere?I have found out that my cat is urinating everywhere. She is in heat and I don't know if that has anything to do with it. I am on a trip right know and can't go to a vet, and I definitively don't want to get kicked out of the hotel. Thank God they allow pets. Please help me.

 

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Remedy for Sinuses That Clog Up When Lying Down?When I try to lay down/sleep, my sinuses instantly clog up, and I can't breath through my nose. Are there any techniques or remedies to stop this? All I know is to sit straight up. Please help.

 

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How Much Sleep Should an 11 Year Old Get?How much sleep does a 11 year old need?

 

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Power Craft Riding Mower Won't Start?My Power Craft 18 hp riding mower won't start up again! It was running great, then it lost a deck spring. I replaced it and now while the thing turns the engine a tiny bit it won't start! The battery is new and charged up. I cleaned the ignition so that seems OK.

 

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Burnt Smell in a House?I had a pot roast burn in the oven really badly. When I got home the stove was billowing smoke and now the house smells really bad . We are using air scrubbers and it seems to be helping at this time. Even inside the cupboards stink. What should we do for this?

 

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How Do I Remove Stains from Car Upholstery?I've spilt some T-Cut scratch remover onto my car seat, and it's left a white stain.

 

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Home Remedies for Removing Moss on a House?I moved into a home in Washington state and it was covered in moss. Is there a way to treat with a home product instead of a chemical?

 

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Removing Dog Urine from Carpet and Hardwood?I am curious to how to remove dog urine from carpets and hardwood floors. I have tried several things already like a steam cleaner, Lysol, dish soap, bleach, and even vinegar and none of that has worked.

 

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Repairing a Mower Jackshaft?I bought a Yard King Performance 42580X89 from my landlord. I went to go mow the lawn and noticed a large vibration and a loud coming from deck. The jackshaft threads are stripped for the right side of the deck. What can I do to repair/replace the jackshaft?

 

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Cats Peeing in House?My friend has a cat that she adopted. Kitty has been urinating on her bed and almost everywhere in her apartment. The vet said she has crystals in her urine and needed to be on special food and medication, which she is. But she is still doing the same thing after months.

 

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Dried Paint On Jeans?How do I remove white house paint from jeans?

 

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Earth Day Crafts?I need suggestions for Earth Day crafts.

 

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