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Hello,
We accidently missed a photo for the Tuscan Bathroom photo entry yesterday. So we have a new one added to the article at:
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Then people can add the "@" and the "." if they want to contact you.
Also, if you register with Thrifty, do not use your email as your username. If you want to use the first part, that is fine but do not use your whole email address. We're just trying to protect you here folks. Until they stop these guys, it will be a problem.
FYI, we do display email addresses in the Coupon Swap and Seed Swap (if you have posted swaps) so that people can contact you, but those are only viewable to people that are logged in, so they are protected from dredging.
Thanks for reading,
Susan
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This is Toto. He is 7 weeks old. He is a Poodle/Spitz mix. We found him from an online ad 1 week & 3 days ago. He is very sweet and playful. He likes to go for walks and play with Mom and Dad and his chew toys. His favorite toy is a stuffed cow. Also, he is very tiny. The cola can in the picture was placed next to him for a size reference. He weighs approximately 2 pounds now.
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Tips for cleaning gold rings, like a wedding ring. Post your ideas.
For gold ring cleaning use 1/2 cup of Mr. Clean (window cleaner) or Windex. Works fine.
By bea
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If you have hardwood or linoleum floors I suggest keeping some throw rugs down to help keep warmer in the winter.
By Robin
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Tips for cleaning sippy cups. Post your ideas.
You can use the head of a q-tip to clean out the small crevices in toddler sippy cups.
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Join a coupon swap group or start one of your own. Have regularly scheduled meetings with door prizes for the person who saved the most money that month using coupons
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Paper towels at a picnic work better than napkins, just screw a paper towel holder under the table on a end. Then you can just "pop" a roll on holder when dining in the out of doors and the roll of paper towels stays dry/clean and won't blow away with the wind.
By ~k
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Use One Cup Throughout The Day
Use the same cup or glass throughout the day to save on running the dishwasher more often.
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Carrying Snacks And Water With You
I always carry snacks and bottled water - for the just in case!
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Save Notions and Sewing Scraps for Greeting Cards
Save all your extra buttons, pieces of ribbon, scrap fabric, etc. and let your kids make adorable cards for relatives. You don't have to throw away the scraps, and your kids will love making something with you.
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Recycled items you can use to hold paint for your art projects. Post your ideas.
Egg Carton Painting Cups
Use empty egg cartons to fill with paint for mess free craft for you child.
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Grocery Shopping Tips For Husbands
My tip for making grocery shopping easier. I bring my wife and follow her around while she picks the groceries. I find it to be a lot easier than going by myself.
By Donald Cash
Editor's Note: It can be nice to have company while shopping, I just hope you help your wife carry the groceries to the car.
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If you vacuum your refrigerator coils twice a year you will keep the compressor running efficiently.
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Sitting on the side of the highway waiting to catch speeding drivers, a State Police Officer sees a car puttering along at 22 MPH. He thinks to himself, "This driver is just as dangerous as a speeder!" So he turns on his lights and pulls the driver over.
Approaching the car, he notices that there are five old ladies - two in the front seat and three in the back - wide eyed and white as ghosts. The driver obviously confused, says to him, "Officer, I don't understand, I was doing exactly the speed limit! What seems to be the problem?"
"Ma'am," the officer replies, "You weren't speeding, but you should know that driving slower than the speed limit can also be a danger to other drivers."
"Slower than the speed limit? No sir, I was doing the speed limit exactly....Twenty-Two miles an hour!" the old woman says a bit proudly.
The State Police officer, trying to contain a chuckle, explains to her that "22" was the route number, not the speed limit. A bit embarrassed, the woman grinned and thanked the officer for pointing out her error.
"But before I let you go, Ma'am, I have to ask...Is everyone in this car ok?"
These women seem awfully shaken and they haven't muttered a single peep this whole time," the officer asks.
"Oh, they'll be alright in a minute, officer. We just got off Route 119."
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DickBlick.com - Cheap Art Supplies
When I was looking for paint sets, etc for painting I found this great site - www.dickblick.com. Clearance items are amazing.
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Chimney Cleaning and Inspection
If you have a wood-burning fireplace you need to have the chimney cleaned and inspected yearly. Also only burn fully dried hard woods to produce the most heat output. Having the chimney inspected is an expense, but well worth avoiding a fire!
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I recommend switching to compact fluorescent light bulbs. These bulbs use 75% less energy than typical light bulbs and they last 10 times longer.
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Brown sausage, scramble eggs, and put them inside a pizza dough or package of crescents that you have rolled out flat. Add shredded cheese, veggies, etc. and fold it up. Pinch the dough together and bake on 350 for 10-15 minutes. It's wonderful.
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Kolaches (Poppyseed and Apricot)
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Directions:
Pour milk over sugar, salt, and margarine. Stir and let cool. Dissolve yeast in warm water and set aside. To first mixture add 1 cup flour and beat smooth. Add yeast and stir. Add 3 cups flour and then the eggs, well beaten. Add more flour, about 3 cup to form soft dough. Place on floured board and rest for 10 minutes. Knead well and let rise in bowl until double in bulk. Take a portion of dough and roll into a square or rectangle 3/8 inch thick. Cut into 2 1/2 inch squares. Roll into a square 3 1/2 in. in size. Put 1 Tbsp. filling in center of square. Pull the 4 corners together. Pinch the 2 together. Place in pan. Let rise until double in bulk. Bake at 375 degrees for 20 minutes.
Poppyseed Kolache Filling (Traditional)
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Directions:
Grind poppy seeds in a poppy seed grinder. Add half and half, syrup, and sugar. Cook slowly 1 hour. Soften raisins by stewing with some water for 1/2 hour. Add raisins to poppy seed mixture for last 1/2 hour of cooking. As mixture cools add vanilla.
Apricot Kolache Filling
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Grind apricots. Add other ingredients and mix well. As a money saving measure, dried peaches may be substituted in part to help stretch apricots and still preserve flavor.
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Place milk, butter, 3 Tbsp. sugar and salt in pan and scald; cool. Dissolve yeast and remaining sugar in water. Allow to foam to top of cup. Mix yeast mixture with liquids, adding flour. Stir and mix well. Place in greased bowl and let rise for 1-2 hours or place in refrigerator overnight to rise. Punch down dough and place on floured board. Knead into large ball. Cut into quarters and then into eighths. Make into rolls or buns. Let rise about 1 hour. Bake at 423 degrees for 14-20 minutes. Sprinkle dough with butter, cinnamon and raisins to form into rolls if used for buns. Slice while hot. Yield: 30 rolls.
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Place water, salt, and margarine in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Remove from heat and add flour. Stir until smooth. Beat in eggs, 1 at a time, beating well. Mix in fruit and vanilla. Heat fat or oil to 360-375 degrees. Drop balls of the dough into the fat and fry until golden brown. Drain on absorbent paper, then roll warm balls in powdered sugar. Makes 2 dozen.
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A good night's sleep is one of life's greatest blessings. But, if your mattress is old and lumpy, that blessing can become a curse. I remember the early days of my marriage which were spent on a bed that can be best termed a plastic canoe! Finding the perfect mattress for your body can take a little work and a little more experimentation. Here are some tips to help you find the right mattress for you:
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