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Corel Print House Magic 3 on iPad?
I dont think there is any way to transfer the existing program to your iPad because they use entirely different operating systems. However, it looks like Corel Print House has been added to the CorelDraw suite of iPad apps. It might be slightly different but...

 

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Pressure Canning
The jars are sealed but that doesnt mean that they are safely canned. I would process them in your pressure canner as if they were still unsealed. If you want to be really safe, I would reheat the sauce in a pan and refill the jars. If they have been at room...

 

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Sides To Serve 175 With Lasagna?
Salad and garlic bread would be a natural fit and wouldnt be too expensive. You could do some Italian inspired appetizers in addition if that doesnt seem like enough food, like tomatoes with mozzarella and basil, marinated mushrooms and olives or artichoke...

 

Cleaning Stains on Nylon Backpack?

Cleaning Stains on Nylon Backpack?
The higher percentage is more effective but either would work.

 

Cleaning Stains on Nylon Backpack?

Cleaning Stains on Nylon Backpack?
I would try using isopropyl alcohol. Test it on a hidden surface first, to make sure it doesnt take away the main backpack color or do anything else unfortunate. Dont use nail polish remover (acetone) as it will melt petroleum based products like rayon. Nylon...

 

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Identifying a Mystery Cassette Tape?
Yay!! Im so glad that worked.

 

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Abreva and Pimples?
Im not sure that Abreva will help as its active ingredient is for fighting the herpes virus. I would try using a warm compress or washcloth (hot as you can stand) to help it to come to a head. Another product would be salicylic acid, which is in many commercial...

 

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Identifying a Mystery Cassette Tape?
You might find it here: https://www.discogs.com/search/?q=Milli+Vanilli+-+Girl+You+Know+It%27s+True&type=all&format_exact=Cassette&format_exact=Compilation I used the search and then narrowed it to only compilations and only cassettes. There are 81 entries...

 

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Replacement for Bed Slats on a Single Bed Frame?
My sons twin bed had similar slats and he broke several of them. We bought a piece of plywood to replace the entire thing, just cutting it to size. If you dont have access to the proper tools to cut it down, Home Depot or Lowes can do it for you. Its very sturdy...

 

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Where To Store Clothing Worn Once?
I think it depends on how long you wore the clothes and how dirty they became. I would always wash workout or gardening clothing, socks and underwear. Tank tops or t-shirts would depend on the weather. Skirts, pants and sweaters can often be worn a couple of...

 

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Black Snakes and Small Dogs?
Where do you live? That would help us identify the type of snakes that are in your area. Garter snakes are black with a stripe and harmless. They are very common in many parts of the U.S. There are also rat snakes and racers, which are also black. They are...

 

An old farm machine.

Information On Farm Equipment?
I think it was a glitch on our side. Should be showing now.

 

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An old farm machine.

Information On Farm Equipment?
The picture should be showing now. Not sure what happened :)

 

A mouse toy stuffed with beans.

Identifying Antique Bean Bag Mouse Toy?
Its possible that it was a kit toy. That would explain the lack of tags or manufacturers markings. I have a bean bag frog that my mother made while she was pregnant with me in 1970. Good luck, I hope you can find some concrete information about it.

 

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Honey Substitute?
Depending on the recipe, any sweet syrup could work. Corn or golden syrup would be a good place to start. You could also try maple syrup, berry jam or regular sugar. Please let us know how it works out.

 

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Warming an Area With Heated Stones?
I think the problem with this plan is being prepared for a power outage. You could plan ahead and heat up the oven and they will last for a short time but they are not going to be hot for very long. They will keep you warm for a couple of hours, maybe. Then...

 

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Warming an Area With Heated Stones?
I assume you have a gas stove. This is going to be a lot of effort to move them back and forth and there is a health risk to running the gas stove without a vent, which wont work without electricity. Make sure you have a carbon monoxide alarm as that can be...

 

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Warming an Area With Heated Stones?
How are you planning on heating the rocks or bricks? It seems like it would take a great deal of energy to heat them up. And are you heating them in place or moving them to the area you want warmed? Im not sure Im understanding what you have in mind here. Can...

 

A dog sitting on the floor.

Jack (Mixed Breed)
What a sweet story. Im so glad you brought him inside and saved him from the cold. I hope he has found his forever home but I would make sure to check for a chip when you take him to the vet, to see if there is an owner who is frantically looking for him.

 

Starbucks price information.

Saving Money at Starbucks
These are great tips. Those customizations really add up if you arent careful. One way I have been saving money is by ordering smaller drinks. I got into a habit of always ordering a triple shot grande (16 oz.) drink. But adding an extra shot started to get...

 

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Can You Buy Just A Fitted Sheet?
Yes, you certainly can. I have seen them at department stores but if you cant find them in your area, you can look on Amazon.

 

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Health Concerns About 9 Week Old Puppy?
I think that is the right choice. Hoping the best for your pup.

 

A small painted glass vase.

Small Glass Vase With Marking?
Cloisonné is metalwork that has been decorated with colored materials, most often glass or enamel. Heres an article with more information on this art style. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cloisonné

 

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Value of Rare Thimbles?
As Jane Randolph Jefferson is the mother of Thomas Jefferson, these thimbles could be very valuable. Do you have proof of provenance? That would be essential to getting the best value. Without proof of their age and ownership, they are probably not worth more...

 

Oil-like Stains on Freshly Washed Clothes?

Oil-like Stains on Freshly Washed Clothes?
I had a used dryer that seemed to leave marks on my clothing. Maybe it is the source, instead of the washer. Good luck, I hope you can figure it out. Its so frustrating to have clean clothing come out with stains.

 

A batch of plum jam.

Burnt Plum Jam
I think I would try to convert it into a barbecue sauce instead. You could hide the burnt taste with savory ingredients and spices. Ill be interested to see what other suggestions you receive. Hope you can make something out of it.

 

The top of a china hutch.

Value of Bassett China Hutch?
You can let me know what you want to add or edit on the post and I can make those changes for you.

 

A very burned sauce pan.

An Easy Way to Clean a Burnt Saucepan
Yep, certainly as a last resort. :)

 

A very burned sauce pan.

An Easy Way to Clean a Burnt Saucepan
Thanks for the step by step pictures. The clean pan looks brand new! I would be cautious about doing this to any pans that are not stainless steel. I have ruined an enameled Le Creseut pan using straight dishwasher detergent to remove a burned stain. I have...

 

The cover of a yellow Tom Sawyer book.

Value of Tom Sawyer Book?
Here is what I found, although I would definitely talk to an antique store that specialized in old books to be sure of the value. According to Wikipedia, Tom Sawyer was published under the name Mark Twain, which was Samuel Clemens pen name. Here is the information...

 

A slice of cake on a plate.

Monastic Hut Cake
Please let us know how it turns out. It would be great to see your version. My cherries are already gone this year but I definitely want to make it next summer.

 

A green stuffed frog toy.

Identifying A Stuffed Frog?
I dont have any advice to offer but your post today made me smile. My son has a toy from when he was a baby, also named Froggy. He is a green frog wearing pajamas and a sleeping cap. I remember having to drive back to find Froggy wherever he got left. He still...

 

The baked meatloaf in the loaf pan.

Bacon Topped Meatloaf
I think cooking the bacon halfway makes a lot of sense to cut down the grease. Ive frozen the meatloaf in individual servings for lunches later and it works good. Ive also made it in muffin tins for individual servings. I really like using oatmeal instead of...

 

The baked meatloaf in the loaf pan.

Bacon Topped Meatloaf
Its a great way to lighten up the calories but have some of the beef flavor. Ground pork is also delicious.

 

A grey tabby in a box.

Chantel (Grey Tabby)
Thanks, she is our little darling. :)

 

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Price for Paperback Books at a Garage Sale?
For the adult paperbacks, I would charge 25 or 50 cents a book, maybe do something like 5 for $1, depending on how many you have to get rid of. You could do something like that for the kid ones too but a better idea might be to give each child a free book. That...

 

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Reducing Food Costs and Avoiding Debt
These are great tips for keeping grocery bills down. Thanks so much for sharing. Planning and using up what you already have is key! Im currently trying to empty out my freezer and pantry to make sure that I have eaten up anything I stored last summer and fall...

 

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Using Under Eye Masks?
Thats very interesting. Ive done yoga but never anything to do with my face. Do you have a link to more information?

 

The worn spine of an old dictionary.

Value of Webster's National Pictorial Dictionary?
Ill fix it in the main post so it doesnt confuse future readers. Please let us know if you find out if has any value.

 

The worn spine of an old dictionary.

Value of Webster's National Pictorial Dictionary?
I dont think it is going to be worth much because of the condition and the missing pages, although it is interesting that you cannot find any other copies. It probably would be safest to contact an antique store specializing in old books before proceeding. If...

 

Tomatoes being grown in a kiddie pool.

Staking Tomatoes In a Kiddie Pool?
I got a product a few years ago called an Ultimato. It consists of green poles that you stick in the soil and then has crossbeams that can be clipped at any height. You just need to make sure you have them the right distance. As the tomato grows, you can move...

 

A jar of recalled peanut butter.

Recalled Jif Peanut Butter?
No, I would not risk it. Although the salmonella might cook out, cookies are not really cooked very much so there is a good chance they might make someone sick. Salmonella can be deadly in certain situations. You can get your money back or a replacement by...

 

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Living With An Alcoholic?
Im so sorry that you dont have any way to move somewhere else. I believe AlAnon meetings would provide you some support and will help you develop a friend base that could lead to more activities and opportunities. In-person meetings would be even better if...

 

A can with a misprinted tab.

Misprinted Monster Tab?
I dont think it is worth any more than a regular tab, which is only worth whatever the aluminum is worth. The misprint is just a mistake and you would have to find someone who want to pay for it.

 

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Broken Metacarpal Bone?
We dont have doctors affiliated with our site. The answers come from our active members, who are just regular people. I would call your doctor or advice nurse with your insurance to see what they suggest. If it is still hurting after two weeks, I would think...

 

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Dog Won't Eat After Losing Puppies?
Im so sorry for your loss. I hope the orphan puppy does well.

 

Adding hardware to the plates.

Tiered Serving Plate
I will need to use a glass drill bit. I saved the plates from going to the dump. Im trying to recreate these pretty flowers that Ive seen over the years at farmers markets and craft fairs. I may get some practice plates from a thrift store or garage sale. There...

 

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Female Finches Laying Eggs?
If you have no male birds, the female finches cannot lay viable eggs. There could be a small chance that you accidentally got a male but if you see both birds laying, the eggs are infertile and should be discarded soon.

 

Adding hardware to the plates.

Tiered Serving Plate
Thanks for the useful instructions. I have a collection of older pink glass plates that a friend gave me. I was planning on making a flower decoration for my garden with them but this project would be so cute too. I hope I have enough to do both. :)

 

Double Misprinted Webster's New Illustrated Dictionary?

Double Misprinted Webster's New Illustrated Dictionary?
I dont believe that this would be a rare or valuable book, being just over 50 years old. The misprint would probably make it less valuable as it is an error on a mass produced print. Misprints need to have some sort of historical importance to increase the...

 

A cat watching a goldfish in a tank.

Caring For a Goldfish?
Goldfish are usually very hardy so I hope it will be OK. Its a good idea to allow the water to sit out for awhile before adding the fish, to allow the chorine to dissipate. You could have also used bottled water. Let us know how the little guy is doing. Im...

 

a picture of a foot.

My Feet and Ankles Are Itching and Burning?
There are so many possible causes for this that it would be impossible to diagnose online. I would go to your doctor and have them refer you to a specialist to get to the bottom of what is happening. When I have an allergic reaction, I will get itchy feet and...

 

A chicken dish

Product Review: Dinnerly Meal Delivery
It was interesting to see how the numbers worked out. Definitely not a frugal choice but if someone is eating out all the time, it is a lot cheaper.

 

A plate of Ukrainian hand pies.

Ukrainian Hand Pies (Prizhky) With Apples
It is sifted flour. Ive changed it in the original recipe.

 

A plate of Ukrainian hand pies.

Ukrainian Hand Pies (Prizhky) With Apples
I think it might be wheat flour with seeds added, like sunflower seeds. Ive contacted WorlDA for clarification so hopefully he will let us know for sure. (He did, it is sifted flour. Any all purpose or bread flour will work)

 

A person putting a coin in a piggy bank.

ThriftyFun Updates (March 2022)
Yes, I wish that wasnt the case but we have to make some changes for the good of the site. I hope we will be able to expand them again as the economy rebounds.

 

A ceramic cat figurine.

Identifying Age of Cat Figurine?
I couldnt find anything resembling your cat when I searched. Its such a pretty figurine too. The lack of any manufacturer markings means that it was probably not sold as a collectible, just a home or garden decoration. The glossy finish is another clue that...

 

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Who Makes Private Selection Rosemary Crackers?
According to this article from 2018, Kroger makes many of the products themselves. It sounds like this is a big part of what made them successful to begin with. There is an overarching brand called Our Brands, that encompasses all the private brands that they...

 

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Who Makes Wegmans Coffee?
Thats awesome! Thanks for tracking the information down.

 

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Who Makes Wegmans Coffee?
Im sorry to disagree but that article that you took the quote from is talking about Folgers coffee being purchased at Wegmans. Here is the complete article. Google just used some sort of predictive programming to fill in the answer when you search terms like...

 

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Who Makes Wegmans Coffee?
I couldnt find that information. Many of there private label products come from LiDestri but I couldnt find confirmation that they provide the coffee. They probably get it from another source and package it for Wegmans anyhow. https://lidestrifoodanddrink.com...

 

A woman holding lucky red envelopes for Chinese New Year.

Celebrating Lunar New Year
One of the few phrases I can remember in Vietnamese. :) Happy New Year!!

 

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Is This Genuine Magnalite?
I think that Magnalite always used the full name. I couldnt find any examples of them shortening it. Its in a script font or blocked lined letters. There is a newer version called Magnalite Classic, which is manufactured in China based on the old designs. These...

 

A old painting of a Native American man.

Value of Chief Red Cloud Painting?
I cannot make out the signature on the bottom of the image. Its a painting, not a photograph, right? It does look like this picture at the top of a webpage about Chief Red Cloud (Ma'píya Lúta) of the Lakota tribe. My guess is that someone was using that photo...

 

A dish of chocolate mousse.

Chocolate Mousse
I dont think you could just substitute and have it turn out right. You would probably need to find a specific recipe. Here is one that has been posted in the past that looks like it would work' https://www.thriftyfun.com/Avocado-Chocolate-Mousse-Vegan.html...

 

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Life of a Sighted Care Giver
Thank you for sharing your experiences with us. This is not something I have had to deal with much but I can imagine it is a big adjustment.

 

An old trunk.

Information About Trunk?
I dont have any expert advice regarding your trunk but I did verify that the correct term appears to be trunk, not chest, as chests have a convex (rounded) top. I think the two terms are used pretty interchangeably but I thought it was interesting. Hopefully...

 

An old steamer trunk.

What Is My Steamer Trunk Worth?
That trunk is in pretty good condition. An expert would know more but I think that Mendel Drucker was in operation in the 1920s. They were a big trunk manufacturer based in Cincinnati. Its in good enough condition that it might be worth hundreds of dollars...

 

A porcelain ginger jar.

Identifying a Ginger Jar?
We would need to see any markings on the bottom or on the underside of the lid to give you a better idea of the value. It doesnt look like an antique ginger jar that would be worth a lot of money to me at first glance. It looks more modern to me, like home...

 

A porcelain lamp with a floral pattern.

Value of Porcelain Lamp?
This is a jar lamp or ginger jar lamp style, as other have said. Original ones were repurposed from Chinese ginger jars, often in blue and white. This one is more modern as it doesnt look to have ever been anything but a lamp. It looks to be from the mid 80s...

 

An angel figurine holding a garland of pink flowers.

Value of Seraphim Angel "Dawn?"
Earlier this year, the figurine was offered for $20 to $30. That is probably a good place to start if you are planning on selling it. However, the economy is not doing well so it might be difficult to find a buyer at this price. Collectibles have been decreasing...

 

A heavy wooden desk with drawers.

Imperial Desk Value and Age?
I think your desk is made of oak. It looks like oak and I found this brochure from the company in Indiana. The logo is from a different year but I see a couple of desks that looks similar and it states that they use oak. I think yours is older than the ones...

 

A bowl of sautéed butternut squash.

Sauteed Butternut Squash With Onions
Drat, I got rid of some just last night. Ill save it next time. :)

 

A decorative lamp.

Is This Lamp Authentic?
On the bottom of the photo you posted, it says Turkish in blue and English greyed out. It looks like if you click on English, you will see the translated page. If not, you could copy and paste the text into Google Translate and it will do it for you. Its usually...

 

A bowl of sautéed butternut squash.

Sauteed Butternut Squash With Onions
I have to give a shout out for the use of Tony Chacheres! Its so great and is added to most of my food; soups, salads, potatoes, stir fry. Yum! This recipe looks good. Ill have to try butternut squash like this. Generally, I bake it or I chop it up and put...

 

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Parenting A Four Year Old?
I think you need a professionals help with this. I would talk to your pediatrician and get a referral to a counselor or therapist to get to the bottom of what is going on. In my experience, 4 year olds are generally independent and outgoing. Has this behavior...

 

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Manx Cat Feces?
When I was a child, we had a Manx cat that had a few litters of kittens. There were a couple over the years that had problems like this. One poor fellow had poop stuck to his butt all the time. It sounds like it is a common problem due to the breed. I found...

 

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