November 11, 2011

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Paper hand print turkey.

Making Hand Print TurkeysThis is a page about making hand print turkeys. Hand print turkeys are a fun craft to make with your children. Whether you use paper, paint, or ink, your turkeys will make perfect Thanksgiving decorations.

 

A tray of nuts and bolts.

Organizing Nails, Screws, Nuts and BoltsThis is a page about organizing nails, screws, nuts, and bolts. It is important to organize your nails, screws, nuts and bolts. Keeping them separated and easy to use will make it easier to find what you need when doing a project.

 

Plate of Spanish rice with enchiladas.

Spanish Rice RecipesThis page contains Spanish rice recipes. Spanish rice is a wonderful side dish. It's often made from white rice, tomatoes, garlic, onions, and other ingredients.

 

A calendar page showing January 1st.

Remembering to Write the Correct YearThis is a page about remembering to write the correct year. When a new year starts it can be tough to write the correct year. For time sensitive items like checks, writing the wrong year can be a problem.

 

A pile of receipts.

Organizing ReceiptsThis is a page about organizing receipts. Many people receive multiple receipts each day. You don't have to save every receipt that you get, however organizing ones that you need to save is important.

 

Uses for Old Briefcases, Worn two strap leather briefcase.

Uses for Old BriefcasesThis is a page about uses for old briefcases. Old briefcases can often find a new life. There are a number of creative uses that they can be put to. Get creative and recycle or repurpose that great leather briefcase.

 

Removing Melted Crayon from Dried Clothes, Man removing clothes from the dryer.

Cleaning Melted Crayon from Dried ClothesReaching into the dryer to remove your laundry only to discover the violet crayon is now decorating your clean clothing is frustrating. This is a page about cleaning melted crayon from dried clothes.

 

Pots and pans.

Organizing Pots and PansThis is a page about organizing pots and pans. With their various shapes and sizes, pots and pans can be difficult to organize. Getting your pots and pans organized will speed up cooking and keep your cabinets usable.

 

Cupcakes decorated to make a turkey using several with different frostings..

Thanksgiving Cupcake IdeasIt is always fun to decorate cupcakes for the season and Thanksgiving is no except. There are lots of creative ways to tailor these goodies to complement your Thanksgiving dinner.

 

Canning Raspberries, Raspberry Jam Recipes. Canning Tips and Tricks. Jar of Jam Being Pulled from Canner

Home Canning Tips and TricksThis is a page about home canning tips and tricks. Canning is a perfect way to preserve the foods you can't use up right away. It's a simple process that will keep your harvest available for use year round.

 

Hiding Keys, A key hidden under a mat.

Hiding Keys - Tips and TricksThis is a page about hiding keys. Many people like to hide a spare key to their house or car, in case they get locked out. It is important to hide your key well, so that someone else doesn't find it.

 

Three green funnels.

Organizing FunnelsThis is a page about organizing funnels. Funnels are a uniquely shaped item that can be difficult to store. It may take a like creativity, but there are convenient ways to keep funnels organized.

 

A bird eating suet out of a feeder.

Making Homemade SuetThis is a page about making homemade suet. You can attract many birds by putting out suet cakes. You can easily make suet cakes at home and vary them to your local bird species.

 

Tips for Organizing Your Move, A woman labeling moving boxes.

Tips for Organizing Your MoveThis page is about tips for organizing your move. Moving can be very stressful. Being organized will not only help speed up packing, it will also help when it comes time to unpack.

 

A homemade sewing kit.

Making a Travel Sized Sewing KitThis is a page about making a travel sized sewing kit. Buttons fall off and tears can happen that require immediate repair. Having a travel sized sewing kit allows you to fix these items when you are away from home.

 

Spelling words on a chalkboard.

Spelling Tips and TricksThis page contains spelling tips and tricks. Spelling does not always come easily for everyone. Finding tips and tricks to help you spell better can be really helpful.

 

Homemade Christmas Tree Decorations, Christmas angel.

Homemade Christmas Tree DecorationsThis is a page about homemade Christmas tree decorations. Making your own Christmas tree decorations is a great family activity and can become a part of your holiday tradition. They can also stir fond memories in years to come.

 

A women covered in post-it notes.

Remembering Without a ListThis is a page about remembering without a list. Lists can be a great way to remember things but if you forget your list or have nothing to write on you may be in trouble. Finding other ways to remember things can be really helpful.

 

Keeping Animals Out of Your Garbage, Raccoon Scavenging Garbage

Keeping Animals Out of Your GarbageWhether it's neighborhood dogs, raccoons or some other animal, if they are getting into your garbage it's bound to be a mess. Keep unwanted animals out of your garbage with these handy tips. This is a page about keeping animals out of your garbage.

 

Changing Table

Organizing a Changing TableThis is a page about organizing a changing table. With a baby in the house the changing table can be one of the busier places in the house. Keeping the table organized will help make changing time go much smoother and faster.

 

Front of a wrinkled shirt.

Preventing Wrinkled ClothingThis is a page about preventing wrinkled clothing. Hate ironing? Although it is not always possible to keep clothes absolutely wrinkle free there are a number of methods you can use to prevent most wrinkling and keep that iron on the shelf.

 

Spice rack with magnetic canisters.

Other Uses for Spice RacksSpice racks have numerous handy uses other than organizing spice jars. Many small items, such as nails, paper clips, and beads, can be stowed away on a spice rack. This is about repurposing spice racks.

 

Colored Naphthalene Balls

Alternative to Using MothballsThis is a page about alternatives to using mothballs. Mothballs can be an effective method of keeping moths out of your stored woolen clothing. However, they are also made from the highly toxic chemical naphthalene and are linked to several health issues, especially in children.

 

Red Ribbon Tied Around Index Finger

Memory Tips and TricksIt's a busy world we live in and it's no surprise it's easy to forget things like pin numbers, phone numbers, email addresses and even the names of people you just met. A little daily focus can go along way to improving your memory. This is a page about memory tips and tricks.

 

Recipes

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Homemade SausageI have been using this sausage recipe on our farm for over 30 years. It was sent to me by my husband's grandmother.

 

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Deviled Beef"Deviled", when it comes to chicken and meats, means a spicy sauce with Worcestershire sauce, mustard, and cayenne pepper. This is a recipe I threw together when I had a cheap cut of beef that I wanted to make into a tender, spicy meal.

 

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Mt. Miller Chocolate Cheese PieWomen and cheesecake/pie just go together!

 

A bowl of homemade chicken soup.

Perfect Cold Weather Chicken SoupThis soup is easy to make, filling, and the whole family will love it. Perfect for those with diabetes or on a low-carb diet.

 

Articles

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Protecting Bulbs from WildlifeAfter I plant my bulbs, I put a piece of very fine screening (like on windows) over the dirt to keep squirrels from eating the bulbs.

 

Closeup of Lighted Lion Fountain

Garden: Lion FountainI don't have a garden so I am very jealous of my friend who has a gorgeous garden with this lovely lion fountain in it. Doesn't it look inviting?

 

Cornucopia on a Table

Recycled CornucopiaThis is a recycled cornucopia. I found the cornucopia at my local thrift store along with the flowers. Everything, except the moss that was used, was recycled thrift or items I already had at my house.

 

Suet balls and bird seed.

Homemade Suet for Backyard BirdsBirds have very high metabolisms and demand high amounts of energy to maintain their daily activities. Suet is a great way to help them replenish the energy stores lost during nesting, migration, and cold weather.

 

Woman Being Carried in Sedan Chair

My Frugal Life: Making DoVa, at 87 years old, wanted to visit Copan. She'd been there before in 1941, when her husband had helped to unearth and restore a Mayan maize god. At the time, she and her two babies had travelled by horseback from Guatemala to "Las Ruinas" to see Leonard and his discovery.

 

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Store Sour Cream Upside DownAfter opening your sour cream, turn it upside down in the fridge to keep it from going bad so quickly. I tried it with cottage cheese, and this tip worked for it too!

 

Cemetery with fall colored leaves in trees and on the ground

Fall Foliage in Cemetery (Springfield, MO)The trees in our area are exceptionally beautiful this year. This is a photo taken in a cemetery in Springfield, Missouri.

 

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Deodorizing Sock Shoe InsertsMake shoe inserts from old socks. Stuff each sock with fiberfill or cotton from old pillow or stuffed toys, add a small amount of baking soda to help absorb odors, and machine stitch or hand stitch the opening closed.

 

Lone Boat Sitting Just off Shore

Scenery: Lonely Boat (New Brunswick, Canada)This picture was taken along the Acadian Route in New Brunswick. There are several scenic routes in the province and that day we decided to take this one. We stopped along the road to look at the water and snapped this photo.

 

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Use The Works For Bathtub StainsWe have a well and our toilet, bathtub, sink, and washer all get stains. I tried everything and finally I went to a Mercantile Store, they have items that others don't. I asked the owner about the stains and she said she uses The Works.

 

Rubber band ball.

Office Organizing FunIt's fun to organize your office and enjoy crafting at the same time. These crafty ideas will not only organize your desk but also keep children busy while you finish some of your paperwork.

 

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Line Cup Holders With Napkins for Movie PopcornWhen I take my 3 grand babies to the movies, I line the cup holders with napkins and fill them with popcorn. They work like individual small bowls for the kids. We don't have to keep passing the bucket back and forth between us.

 

Completed handprint turkey with wobble.

Hand Print TurkeyThese hand print turkeys are a great craft to make with your children. Made with tracings of your kids' hands and feet, they can be a keepsake to hold on to.

 

Girl Painting Rocks on the Beach

Scenery: Painting Pebbles (Weston-super-Mare, UK)A group of children were painting pebbles on the beach here in Weston-super-Mare. I think it looked wonderful with all their colourful paintings. Wouldn't it be fabulous if the whole beach was as pretty as this!

 

Questions

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Removing Permanent Marker on Leather Furniture?How do I remove black permanent magic marker from leather furniture?

 

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Seasoned Butters?Almost all of these butters both in seasoned butters and in herbed butters sound yummy, but I don't know what to put them on. What would these flavors of seasoned butters be used for?

 

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Recipes for Hot Sausages?I'm looking for recipes that are for a spicier sausage, more like Jimmy Dean's "HOT" sausage roll. It is just spicy not really a hot flavor. If you have any ideas or recipes for this, please send them my way. Thanks in advance.

 

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Making Photo Puzzle Blocks?Several years ago on the Martha Stewart Show, she showed how to make a puzzle using wooden blocks and personal photos. Any ideas? I have misplaced the directions. Thanks for your help! These puzzles make a wonderful gift and lots of memories.

 

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Cleaning Laminate Floors?Can a Swiffer Wet Jet cleaner be used on laminate floors?

 

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Low Fat Low Sugar Oatmeal Cookies?I'm looking for recipes for low fat/low or no sugar oatmeal cookies. I just love these darned things, but they are so full of fat and sugar.

 

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Inundated With Fruit Flies?I have been inundated lately with these pesky flies. Not only are they in my kitchen but are now all over my house. They seem to be attracted to my bathroom and bedroom mirrors. I have no food in these rooms and can't figure out where they are coming from.

 

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