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Getting Christmas Help for Teenagers in New Jersey?
I noticed on the right hand side of the page request is a link for help in New Jersey. I will try and think of something else but my mind is blank at the moment,

 

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Ideas for Preventing Falls in the Shower?
I went to the Johnny Grip site and it lists quite a few surfaces it CANNOT be used on. You have probably checked that out but I thought I would mention it just in case.

 

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Land Development Company Name Ideas?
LandOver, Land Over, Landbanker, Land Bankers, Landbank, Landfinders. Land Finders, Landlots, Land Lots, Land of Lots, Landmergers, Land Mergers, Landsearchers, Land Searchers, Land Holders, Landmanager, Land Manager, or maybe a synonym of any of the 2nd words...

 

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Improving Your Personality?
If you are shy then start talking to strangers. While standing in line try to make a lighthearted comment. Ex: if you have been waiting forever to get your food at Whataburger, you could say I think they went to Texas to get the cow, always look for something...

 

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Makeshift Meal Tray on Walker
How thoughtful of you to find another way to help your wife. You seem to be a gracious & comforting man and I hope you win this contest.

 

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Preventing Splitting Fingernails?
Buy a bottle of Nail Tek11, you can find it in most drug stores.

 

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Paying for Dental Bills?
I know if you live in Texas, and this is probably the case in every state, you can call any dental college & they can help you-the price is around $50 for a complete evaluation & the dental work is discounted at least 1/3 of average dental offices. Some County...

 

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Freezing Spaghetti squash?
My mom would cook the squash in the microwave & when cool she would scrape the softened insides & then dust it with cornstarch before placing in plastic zip lock bags. I think the cornstarch kept it from sticking (?)

 

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Making Rice for 100 People?
1 cup of uncooked rice feeds 4 people @ 1/2 cup servings, I would use 25 cups. If you are adding any chicken or vegetables it will feed a lot more.

 

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Red Juice Stains on Carpet?
The best stain remover I know is to use Lemon Essential Oil, you can buy a small bottle at a craft store. I usually spray it on & then blot with a paper towel but you could dab it on with a cotton ball.

 

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Repairing Bleach Marks on Navy Skirt?
Try using a magic marker in a similar color to cover the spots.

 

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Truck Has Rust on Undercarriage?
My husband has used Cocoa Cola to etch rust from tools before & once he used Sprite.

 

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Repairing a Nylon Zipper That Separated?
Similar to Mollys idea but if you cant sew it I would put a dab of glue on the inside & outside of the zipper.

 

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Removing Dried Paint on Clothing?
Try cleaning the area with lemon essential oil. Can be found at a craft store.

 

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Murphy's Oil Soap and Sunscreen For Dry Erase Marker Stain
Did you mix equal parts of Murphy Oil Soap & the sunscreen & then rub it on the stain? Pretty clever idea--I voted for you because you are so ingenious!

 

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Cleaning Urine Stains and Odor in Bathroom?
I suggest purchasing a hand held steam cleaner. The minimim watts should not be less than 1,000. I have a Scunci brand but there are many on the market. The pressurized steam will clean everything, no other cleaning agent is needed. I bet you could rent one...

 

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Cleaning Glass on Oven Door?
I make a brushable paste using baking soda & perioxide. Then I use a small paint sponge and cover the glass with the mixture. Wait about 20 min and then wipe it clrean with a micro towel, I have a stainless steel stove with black glass top & it works lokr a...

 

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Homemade Syrup
This is similar to what my Mom used to make except she used 1/2 brown & 1/2 white sugar. I made it for my daughters & now they make it for their families.

 

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Cleaning Grease Off a Stove?
Make a paste of baking soda and hydrogen peroxide, use a soft brush to apply. Leave a few minutes & the baked on grease will wipe away. You can bring old cookie sheets back to life with the help of a nylon scrubbing brush. I use this method inside the oven...

 

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Mildew Smell in Car?
Try cleaning the mat & carpet with a solutuion of Orange Glow & warm water.

 

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Bath Fizzies
Sorry it took so long to reply (dont ck Email every day). Rather than sending a recipe-just Google bath bombs-I generally use grapeseed oil (cold pressed-at grocery store)., I always spray the water/food coloring on the dry ingredients, adding the water by...

 

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Refrigerator Handles Turned Yellow?
Try making a paste with baking sida & white vinegar. Apply & scrub with a net ball or old toothbrush.

 

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Removing Ink from Leather Furniture?
I have used WD 40 to remove ink, crayons & magic marker from almost every surface you can imagine!

 

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Hemming Jeans with Thick Seams
I really appreciate you sending in this hint-I am always interested in learning new techniques.

 

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Veteran's Discount At Lowe's?
Maybe a call to the store manager would answer the question, they are a good company & I personally dont think they would care who actually pays the bill, someone else could be buying it as a gift for you or they may owe you money and you may be using the bartering...

 

New Contest! Foodsaver Vac 300
I vacuum pack my good silverware in a large ziplock bag and then hide the flat pkg between the table linens. The bag protects against tarnish and is stored away in a safer place.

 

New Contest! Foodsaver Vac 300
Store extra summer berries in vacuum packed ziplock bags. I freeze them 1st on a cookie sheet before filling the bags in equal measurements.

 

New Contest! Foodsaver Vac 300
When I ran out of the official bags that came with my hand-held machine I used a hole punch on one side of a reqular ziplock bag. After the air was removed I covered the hole with a colorful piece of Duck Brand duct tape.

 

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