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Lady (English Bulldog), She's Family
Here's our English Bulldog "Lady". She's 4 1/2 yrs, Red brindle with fawn and white. She's not just a dog, she's family.
She is with us constantly. Life is grand having our little Lady!
She was given to our son from his Papa & Grandma for X-mas in 2000!
She was born on Pearl Harbor Day (Dec. 7th.) Since having her we have had years, days, hours of enjoyment. She loves to play tug-a-war, her favorite. She talks a lot. She has different sounds, voice tones for "I'm hungry", "play with me", "who's there?", "let me out" and a few more. She has a sweet personality and loves everyone. She is very social with other animals also. She loves to go anywhere with us.
Even a walk to the mailbox delights her. She gets excited to go anywhere with a gallop or two around the room and to the door making sure she's the first one out! She's one of a kind. We're so glad she's ours!
1. She sits on the couch at my In-laws for a family b-day party!
2. At the new park she is all ears to the activities around her.
3. Delighted with her new Christmas present.
Jennifer - Ca.
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Palm Fronds for Cheap Wall Covering
A Great inexpensive way to cover a wall, and make it unique! Use Palm fronds and a staple gun. We did this to my sons' new surfer bedroom.
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Today's Tips
Sell Your Infant and Toddler Clothing
Sell your old infant/toddlers clothes to a consignment shop. You'll be amazed on how much you receive.
By Kim Bennett
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Add a little salt to your shampoo before washing your hair. It cleans and shines your hair.
By John
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Disinfecting Brushes and Combs
To disinfect and clean brushes and combs, just soak in mouthwash.
By John
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Tips and recipes for making good pancakes. Post your ideas.
Better Pancakes
Stir a tbsp. of maple syrup into the pancake batter to boost flavor.
By suebowman
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Here are some ideas to help you get a good night's rest. Post your ideas!
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Fill balloon valances with plastic grocery bags to plump them up.
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Seal old cabinet knobs with clear nail polish so sticky fingerprints wipe right off.
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Saving Money on Your Grocery Bill
Tips for saving money on your grocery bill. Post your ideas.
Shopping Sales and Cooking Ahead
I buy things when they are on sale and use coupons to save money. I also buy food in family size and divide it into freezer bags and freeze. I prepare extra meals at home on my days off so that I can freeze and just heat up on busy nights when there is a concert or sports practice so I don't have to always get fast-food on the run.
By Kimberly Wood
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In reply to Feeding a Puppy That Can't Eat Dry Food Yet
And for anyone wondering as many do about what to do with an abandoned or neglected puppy:
As with any dog be sure they see a vet for shots and check ups and never feed them anything that isn't designed for canine.
Feeding the puppy can be quite simple and easy, if the teeth are showing then they have some ability to chew. Simply take puppy food and saturate it with water, whisk or blend with a mixer or blender after water is absorbed and serve to puppy, start with a really soupy mix and gradually thicken as the days go on. Placing the pups front paws in the food will entice them to eat.
By 4-5 weeks they will be able to eat unblended moist kibble. By 5-6 weeks they should be able to eat dry kibble. Be sure to serve plenty of water and never feed a puppy people food or milk products unless specially designed for puppies. Good luck and have fun.
By Barbie
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Freshen stale bread by brushing the top with water, wrap in foil and bake 325 degrees F for 10 min.
By suebowman
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Only Buy Things That You Need On Sale
Don't buy things just because they are on sale! Only buy things you use and then wait until they are on sale, and use coupons!
By Joanne A.
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Tips and ideas for removing make up. Post your ideas.
Always use baby oil to remove your make-up. Works great, moisturizes, and costs less than make up removal concoctions purchased at high dollar prices!
By Jenssequa
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Sometimes I have a hard time gripping a pencil or pen, I found that if I wrap a thick rubber band around the writing instrument tightly, I can then grip it better.
By Regina Burrell
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"Books I Have Read in My Lifetime"
Recently as part of some estate work, I arranged for the removal of the contents of the deceased person's home library (she was an avid reader). There was a Journal at the end of the book shelf and when I opened it, it read "THE BOOKS I HAVE READ IN MY LIFETIME". The inception date was 1933; the entries were: date started, date completed, title of book, author, comments. It made me think, how many of us have recorded every book we have ever read? What a legacy to leave behind.
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I own and wear a lot of hats and enjoy the beautiful hat boxes that I have too. It can become labor intensive to find the hat for the season. Solution: I photographed every hat and glued the photograph to the outside of the hat box. Now I can find the hat I wish to wear quickly!
By VLHG
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Tips for cleaning walls. Post your ideas.
When washing walls, whatever cleaning solution you choose be sure to add a water softener, like 20 mule team Borax. This makes the dirt come off much easier.
By Ardis Ilene Barnes
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This tip is good if you have small children around or large children like my husband, (ha ha), and tend to get fingerprints on your walls. Take fifteen minutes every Saturday with a small container of soapy water and a rag and go on a fingerprint hunt. It never takes longer than fifteen minutes. I started doing this when I had a home daycare and all white walls.
By Ardis Ilene Barnes
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If you buy a used printer and it doesn't come with the book, you can go to the makers web site and look up your model. They will have your printers book that you can print out for free. Nice service. You can also read the part you need first to figure out the combinations you need to get it up and going before you use it.
By Ardis Ilene Barnes
Editor's Note: We've done this with many different types of appliances and equipment. Just look for the manufacturer's website. Most have old manuals or instruction booklets for their products. You can also download the latest driver from the printer company's website.
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Garden pests, especially aphids can't stand to be around marigolds, so I plant them around everything, especially carrots and strawberries. Marigolds spread so nicely on their own. When the marigolds are all dried up pull the seeds out of where the flower was and either plant them or put them in a plastic bag for next year.
By ardis ilene barnes
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When you find those dreaded ant hills there's a cheap and sure way to get to them all, even the queen. Boil a large pot boiling water and pour it directly on the hill. Pay more attention to the ones closest to you house first, then work your way out. Use plenty of boiling water to make sure you get the queen too.
By Ardis Ilene Barnes
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Save your old mylar balloon and have the florist reinflate it for about .75 cents.
By Dede
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Brush Your Hair Before Washing
You should always brush your hair before you wash it. If you don't, it will be almost impossible to get the tangles out and it will also cause lots of breakage. You can also remember this tip when it comes to bathing long and medium haired dogs and cats.
By Robin
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Uses for Glad Press'n Seal Wrap
Uses for Glad Press'n Seal Wrap. Post your ideas.
I have discovered several great uses for the new "Glad" brand Press'n Seal plastic wrap. First I used it as a "bib" for myself. It seems as if I always drop food on my "chest". I've been trying to think of something I could use temporarily and came up with this. Once it's plastered to your shirt/blouse, it's hard to see because it's not shiny. It stays on really well and doesn't leave any residue when removed.
Except for the size of the box, this would be a great carry-with-you product. I suppose you could keep it in your car and put it on before going in to eat somewhere (especially for kids) but I don't know what the heat/cold in a vehicle would do to the sticky part.
Anyway, it can also be used over the seat of upholstered dining chairs, car seats, and anywhere else you want to protect. I don't think it would work for animal claws and dirt, but it might be worth a try.
It can also be used as an "apron" when cooking to protect from splatters to your clothes.
By Lynn T
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Olive oil is a great moisturizer.
By john
Editor's Note: I remember watching a television show with Sophia Loren. She said that was all she used on her skin. Apply it after you have cleaned your face. Let your skin absorb the water then immediately seal it with olive oil.
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Combine sorghum, sugar, and vinegar and cook to 270 degrees or to the soft crack stage, or as my mother used to say "until it spins a hairP, or in other words until it drips and waves away from your spoon. Stir occasionally to prevent burning. Remove from heat, add butter, soda, and salt, and stir enough to blend. Pour into buttered pans. When cool enough to handle, gather into a ball and pull between ungreased fingertips until firm and light in color. Cut into pieces and wrap in waxed paper. Add a few drops of oil of peppermint or peppermint extract to the above recipe before pulling. Use a 6 qt. pan to mix ingredients. Pour into 9x13 inch pans.
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Wash and dry peppers; place on a baking sheet and broil 4 inches from heat, 3-4 minutes on each side. Put peppers in a plastic bag; and let stand 10 minutes to loosen skins. Peel peppers; remove and discard seeds. Cut peppers in 1/4-2 inch strips; set aside. Coat a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray; add olive oil, and place over medium high heat until hot. Add chicken, and cook 15 minutes or until golden brown, turning once. Remove chicken from skillet, and cool slightly; cut into thin strips. Add pepper strips to skillet, and cook until tender, stirring often. Bring broth to a boil in a Dutch oven. Add salt, pepper, basil, marjoram, chicken, and peppers; simmer 5 minutes.
By Robin
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In a large, heavy pan, melt margarine. Stir in pudding mixes and milk, heat until boiling. Boil 1 minute. Stirring constantly, remove from heat, beat in p.. sugar. Stir in vanilla and nuts. Pour into a buttered 9" x 13" baking dish and chill. May garnish as you wish.
This was the 1st fudge recipe I ever made, my Mom's recipe. I've made several since. But this one stands out in my mind the most. Good!
By Terri
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Coat a 9 inch torte pan with removable bottom with cooking spray, and set aside. Beat eggs at medium speed of an electric mixer until foamy. Gradually add sugar, 1 Tbsp. at a time, beating until soft peaks form and sugar dissolves (about 10 minutes). Stir in vanilla and almond extracts. Combine cake flour, baking powder, and slat; fold into egg mixture. Spoon into prepared pan. Bake at 325 degrees for 25 minutes. Remove torte from oven. Drain apricots, reserving 2/3 cup syrup; set aside. ARrange apricot halves, cut side down, around outside edge and center of torte. Combine cornstarch and reserved syrup in a small saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture boils. Cook 1 additional minute; remove from heat. Spoon sauce over apricots. Return torte to oven, and bake an additional 5 minutes or until torte pulls away from sides of pan. Cool on a wire rack 5 minutes; remove outside rim from pan. Serve warm.
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Combine first 3 ingredients and set mixture aside. Spread 1/4 tsp. butter on each slice of bread. Place a half slice of corned beef on each piece of buttered bread, folding beef to fit. Top each with about 1/2 tsp. sauce mixture, 1 tsp. sauerkraut, and a piece of cheese. Place bread slices on baking sheets, broil 8 inches from heat 2-3 minutes or until cheese melts.
By Robin
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Cook rotini according to package directions; drain. Rinse with cold water and drain again. Combine cooked pasta and remaining ingredients in a large bowl, tossing well to coat pasta and vegetables. Serve salad immediately or chill if desired.
By Robin
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MIX ALL INGREDIENTS TOGETHER. Pour into 9 inch pie shell. Sprinkle with nutmeg (if desired) Bake 350 degrees F for 35-40 minutes. Other cheeses can be used, such as mozzarella, american etc. Also this is good with chopped broccoli, tomatoes and / or mushrooms
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Shot Glass Party Favor Sayings
I was wondering if anyone had ideas for a saying I could type up to put in my favors. We purchased shot glasses for favors, so I'd like to use the word "shot" in the saying somehow?
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Protection and Treatment for Insect Bites
I am being bitten by what I think may be fleas. They are painful bites causing swelling and itchy at the site. What can I use or do to protect me that is non-invasive, as well what to I put on them now that I have been bitten. The bite and itch last a long time.
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Cleaning Mold and Mildew from Shower?
We have one of those showers that are seperate from the tub. There is a gummy glue (Caulking) used to anchor the door to the stall. The glue was clear now it is dark with mildew or mold. Can someone give me some ideas on how to clean it without removing the glue?
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Keeping Dogs out of Flowerbeds
I am having trouble keeping my Dog out of my flowerbed. I'ts not that he's digging up the plants, he just moves them out his way to lay in the cool dirt. HELP!
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Cardboard For Homemade Air Freshener Blanks
Does anyone know where I can purchase the blank bulk cardboard to make auto air fresheners? I have a good supplier of ready cut blanks but she has a limited supply to choose from. Would like to cut my own. TIA
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Hello
I have a nice large kitchen and it's where i spend most of my day on the computer. (Yes, the computer is in my kitchen!)
The problem is that when I cook fish or Prawns(Shrimp) the kitchen smells for days. I eat them several times a week as part of my diet.
I have tried bowls of vinegar, checked the drains, used Plug-in air fresheners, potpourri but nothing seems to get rid of the smell well enough.
Has anyone any suggestions PLEASE? (Thank you in advance if you do post a reply :D)
Monique
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Removing Paint From A Porcelain Bathtub
I am looking for ideas on how to remove paint from a porcelain bathtub. Previous owners covered the tub with white paint to make it look "new" before selling the house. I want the old porcelain back!
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Moving to a new home is exciting, but let's face it, it can also get very stressful. The worse mistake someone can make when a move is over the horizon is to procrastinate. Do yourself and your family a favour, plan and start preparing for your move at least a month in advance. It will save you undue stress, and it will make moving to your new home a more enjoyable experience.
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