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Today's Photos
Hand-Me-Down Furniture Make Over
I'm the type that likes to use what I got. In this case what I got was two side chairs that didn't match my living room. I decided to make it match with my carpet. I bought a stretchable soft fabric $1/yard and sewed it onto the chairs and had some left over to do the footstool. For my white painted fish tank I used a Qtip and black paint made zebra stripes. Now all I need is fish.
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This is Kuma and Chibi, they are 8 yr. old Pomeranians.
My husband went to the pet store without me knowing and told the lady who worked there that when they get Pomeranians in, to give him a call. When they got one in, they gave him a call and he took a look at them and came home to get me and we just had to get the last two Poms. They were only 8 weeks old back in November 1996.
Kuma and Chibi both like to play with their stuffed squeaky toys! They would bring it to either me or husband to play with them.
By Tina Scott
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This is Desiree (Desi) and she is six. She is a Maltese and she has a twin sister Danielle (Dani) who lives with her and their momma dog, Chanel. What do they do for fun? BARK BARK BARK!!! We have had all three since they were born and we have raised their earlier relatives. We have a generation thing going on around here.
By Angelicusa
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Cardboard Do-Dad Drawers
By Teri Clark
No place to store all that costume jewelry used in dress ups? Need a space to put that sticker collection? How about a someplace to store crayons and other art supplies? This cute set of drawers will fit the bill no matter what you want to store!
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Today's Tips
Cooking from scratch can save you a lot of money. Here are some tips to help you learn to cook from scratch. Post your ideas.
Stocking Up
Stock up on a lot of rice and vegetables. A lot of healthy dinners can be made from this combination.
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Tips for saving money on your utilities. Post your ideas.
Washing in Cold Water
Washing your clothes on the cold cycle will help reduce your gas bill greatly.
By michele childress
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Drink plenty of water! It helps to keep your skin clear, and helps to keep your weight down.
By Elexia "Chasin" Reynolds
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Premeasured Bags of Ingredients
I keep zip lock bags of pre measured amounts of flour and sugar in my fridge for those recipes that I use a lot, like Chocolate chip cookies and Banana Bread. It keeps me from having to haul the flour and sugar out every time.
By Catherine Rogers
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Pay your credit card bill on time to eliminate unwanted interest payments!
By Marge Townsley
Editor's Note: There are also those nasty late fees which can really add to your bill and possibly give them an excuse to raise your interest rate.
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If your browser ever crashes, you will not have to worry about all the lost bookmarks and you can access your saved information from any computer.
They have a very good FAQ section, which I read before signing up. It's very easy to use and I can't wait to transfer my bookmarked items from my browser into it.
By Michelle
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Getting More Detail Out of Old Photos
Digital cameras can get info out of dark shadows so underexpose them. Take then into Photoshop Elements and bring out the hidden details.
If you want to really learn about your ancestors, digitally photograph (or scan) their old photographs. Take them into Photoshop Elements and bring out the details in the dark areas.
You will see old advertisements pop out on the sides of buildings or the details on fabric or hidden plants and on and on. I had no idea we could learn about our past from the dark shadows.
By Jill
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Tips for cooking in the summer without warming up your kitchen. Post your ideas.
I have used crockpots, roasters and toaster oven for along time, but I recently bought a double hot plate. You would not believe the difference it makes in power consumption and heat. I love it. It takes a little more time to boil (lets say) a quart of water but all in all it is worth it.
JAN in NC
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A small boy stunned his parents when he began to empty his pockets of nickels, dimes and quarters. Finally his mother said, "Where did you get all that money?" "At Sunday school,"the boy replied nonchalantly. "They have bowls of it."
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Economy Size Bottles
When buying shampoo and conditioner, buy the larger economy size bottles. The product last longer and you will save a lot of money by buying larger bottles.
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A little girls father was confined to his bed with influenza and his wife had been very busy sterilizing all his dishes. "Why do you do that, Mummy?". Because dear, Daddy has germs and the germs get on the dishes he uses. I boil the dishes and that kills the germs. The little girl reflected a moment or two and then said. "Mummy, why not boil Daddy and get rid of the germs all at once?"
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Removing Mothball Smell from Furniture
I am moving furniture out of a storage unit, it has been there for almost 2 years and the furniture smells like moth balls so bad. Is there something I can do to get rid of the smell? I don't want my new house to stink!
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Kristin
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I have wood dinning table and buffet that came from a cigarette smoking enviroment. Even in my smoke free enviroment I can still smell the smoke. Both pieces are in great shape and do not need refinishing. I am looking for something to clean and eliminate the order. I have been told boiled water and white vinegar 50/50 may do the job. Any recommendations, suggestions will be appreciated.
Jack
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I have puffy hair and it's wavy so when I try to straighten it, it dosen't work. It gets a little better but not much. I want to know how to get it to calm down and not be so dang puffy.
Jodi
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Keeping Field Mice Out of a Vacant House
I need ideas to control field mice from entering my unoccupied house. It's 4000 Sq. feet on a cement slab. It has cement block walls with steel siding. The house is furnished and 30% is my craft shoppe which is closed. There is not an edible item in the place.
When I first saw the mice tracks, I washed every thing and set traps but to no avail. Next I bought high frequency items that plug in, one for each room, no help, tracks are back in the kitchen drawers. Today, july 7, I turned on two radio stations that play bach. According to a lab test 70% of the mice died. Thats hard to beleive but it's worth a try.
Aside from poison (children and pets in the area) can you suggest some ideas I could try?
Thank you,
Aunt Rose from Wisconsin
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Would like to know how to clean old tools. Some are rusty but most are in good condition. They have been stored for some time and not used. Pliers, Wrenches, etc.
Dee
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Tips for Sleeping with a Mohawk Haircut
How do I keep my mohawk from getting smashed everytime I sleep so I dont have to do it every morning!
Mychal
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I've managed to accumulate a lot of recipes! I'm looking for recommendations on inexpensive (possibly free?) computer software to organize and manage the recipes better. It'd be nice if I could print them out and make a shopping list, too.
Meari
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I have washed my down comforter recently at home and even used downy fabric softener and dryer sheets and it smells really bad, I guess like damp feathers. How can I get the smell out? I've washed it twice!
Miercolita
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My 10-month-old female dachshund loves to chew on shoes (other things, too, but mostly shoes). We have changed our habits by ensuring that our shoes are out of reach, but it's difficult to communicate this importance to guests who visit for extended periods.
I think something that would go a long way toward training her would be to limit her "approved" chew toys list. Personally, I would like to have one (maybe two) unique toys that she knows are ok to chew on. My husband, however, seems to think she needs "stimulation," so just about every week, he brings in one or two new squeeky, bouncy, chewy things for her to play with - to the point that now we have about 15 or 20 toys (that haven't already been destroyed) to choose from.
I think this is confusing to her, giving her too many options. Does anyone have any thoughts or suggestions? (Note: We do have a 14-month-old male companion doxie, too. He's been "shoe-chew-free" for about 10 months now.)
Evie
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I am making cards that have a ribbon on the side to attach the blank paper insert. The ribbon is tied and stays in place relatively well but I was thinking of putting hairspray over the ribbon to keep it firm. Has anyone got any advice or other suggestions. Taa.
Renee
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We have a large pond on our property and we are being overrun with cattails. My daughter and her friend would like to make arrangements using these cattails. I have read all the suggestions as to how to preserve them, but does anyone have any advice as to what type of arrangement to make using them?
Martine from Arionza
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A family member, who lives with us, recently started working at a mink farm. He handles the mink for vaccinations. Unfortunately, they urinate when they are being handled. Now, even though he wears thick leather gloves, it soaks through, and leaves the most awful smell on him! We have tried a lot of different remedies but nothing seems to be taking the smell from his skin on his hands. Any ideas would be MOST appreciated!
Lori
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Games and Movies for a Luau Party
My name is Gabby and I am having a Hawaiian luau party for me and 13 of my friends. This is a boy girl party and most of us are 13 or 14. I pretty much have everything under control like decorations and some foods but what I need help on is what games to play. I don't want them to be too cheeesy but fun.
i also need ideas for hawaiian or hawaiian related movies because my dad is renting a projector and we are watching a movie on the side of my house.
If you have any ideas for movies or fun games please tell me.
Thanks a bunch,
gabby<3
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Mexican Recipe with Hot Peppers and Carrots
Last year my husband went to into Mexico for the day, and had a dish of hot peppers and carrots that he thought were in vinegar (?). I am told that it is a traditional Mexican dish. Does anyone have a recipe for this. He just loved it. Thank you!
Margie
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Dirt Stains on Commercial Tile Floor
I am trying to get dirt stains out of commmercial tile floors. Waxing after cleaning does not keep the shine and after a few days they look worn again?
Patti Miller
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By Ellen Brown
Every gardener appreciates the sight of butterflies flitting about in the garden. Show them a little hospitality, and these "flying flowers" will return to your garden year after year. Here are a few tips on how to turn your garden into the perfect spot for a butterfly social.
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