January 2, 2012

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Recipes

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Apple CakeThis is very good with a dusting of powdered sugar over the top.

 

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Reuben CasseroleIf you like Reuben sandwiches, you will like this recipe. Very good and filling!

 

Articles

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Portion Control for DiabeticsAfter sometimes eating an entire package of Instant Spuds, I had to learn when to control portions to keep healthy. When this came home to me, I set out to learn how to do it either in my head, or with everyday things around the house.

 

Pot with a frozen berry cube inside.

Freezing BerriesEvery summer we pick u-pick berries at a local farm. Along with making jam and syrup, I mash up some of the berries and freeze them in ice cube trays. The berry cubes are the perfect size to toss in yogurt or a bowl of oatmeal.

 

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Children and Their Personal ItemsWith regards to children and their washroom habits, I have found from time and motherhood that children and youths have some main things each of them need and it is a little different for each person.

 

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Recycled Spiral T-shirt ScarfHere's a unique scarf created from an XL or XXL t-shirt that would make a great Christmas or birthday gift. Add a coordinating handmade flower pin to make it even more stylish.

 

Use Shallow Dish and Sponge For Rubber StampsI use a shallow glass pie dish. Set a sponge of any type in the center. Do not use the scratchy side of any sponge, only the soft side. Pour warm water in the dish about half way up the sponge.

 

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Anti-Flea RemedyGive your dog brewers yeast daily. Use 1 tsp per 30 pound dog. Mix in food. Brewer's yeast can be found at most health food stores. It works really good.

 

Questions

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Cooking Omelets in a Bag?If it's not safe to use Ziplock bags for your eggs in a bag, what do you suggest we use?

 

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Freezing Cooked Black Eyed Peas?Can you freeze cooked black eyed peas?

 

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Cleaning a Dishwasher?What can I use to clean the drain in my dishwasher? Also, what should I use on the inside of the dishwasher?

 

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Legitimate Online Jobs?Does anyone know of any good, legit online jobs?

 

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Nail Polish Remover on Table?My daughter spilt nail varnish remover on our small table. The stain is white and very rough; what can I do to put it right? The table is made of yew, and highly polished.

 

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Causes for Check Engine Light Staying On?What usually causes a check engine light to stay on, other than a loose gas cap? What part do I check out? There has gotta be an easy solution.

 

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Getting Rid of Tree Roots Under Foundation?A tree in my front yard, has shifted my house foundation. It is now difficult to lock my front door without lifting on the door. My water is also moving slowly out of the sink in the kitchen.

 

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Best Ultra Sonic Cleaning Liquid?What solution works best in an ultra sonic cleaner?

 

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Using Dawn Power Sink Liquid in the Dishwasher?Can I use this in a regular dishwasher? I bought a gallon of it and used some to manually wash dishes before I realized I bought the wrong thing. It's low sudsing, so I think it will be okay, but I'm not sure. Anyone?

 

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Homemade Meatloaf for Dogs?I want to make meatloaf for my elderly toy Poodle who is in reasonably good health. I considered putting grated carrots and brown rice with the ground chuck. What about cheese and perhaps tomato sauce?

 

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Removing Candle Wax Stain from a Red Tablecloth?How do I remove candle wax from a red tablecloth?

 

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Verbally Abusive Husband?I have been married for one year and I have a son, not by him. I have moved into my husband's house with his son and daughter. It started three weeks after we got married. He just starts yelling at me if he does not like what I ask him.

 

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Keeping Apples from Browning?How do you keep sliced apples from browning?

 

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Shortening Sleeves on a Lined Leather Jacket?I need help in shortening the sleeves in a lined leather jacket. I am not sure how to anchor the lining back to the leather without doing it by hand since it was sewn from the inside when it was made.

 

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Kitchen Floor Stain Color Advice?What color can I stain my maple floor if the walls are honey knotty pine? I am involved in a complete kitchen remodel. My living room is paneled with honey knotty pine and my kitchen, that is next to the living room has the same maple floor.

 

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Using Expired Yogurt?How long after it reaches the expiration date can I still use yogurt?

 

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Removing a Castor Oil Stain on Faux Suede Couch?How do I remove a stain of castor oil that leaked on my brand new, red, fake suede couch?

 

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Finding Land for Off-The-Grid Living?Does anyone have any suggestions about where I can go to find out about purchasing land at a reasonable price? I'm looking into living "off the grid", with my own ground water supply, solar energy for electricity, and growing my own garden for food.

 

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What's the Cheapest Paper Product?Generally what is the cheapest to use of the paper products? Paper towels, napkins, tissues, or TP? I just spent $9 on tissues for about a month's supply :(

 

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Value of an Old Encyclopedia Set?I have a complete 30 volume set of the Encyclopedia Americana, 1954 copyright. It is in very good condition. Are they worth any money?

 

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Cleaning an Older Wedding Dress at Home?How would I go about cleaning an old wedding dress (30+ years) at home? Could I use the Dryel and do all the metal and buttons need to come off?

 

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