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We are still getting many requests for help for Christmas. It seems to be a very hard year for many. We really appreciate all of you who are putting in information for your states. There are more today so if you live in one of them, please help us get the information available.
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Mouser in the Cupboard - Keep Bells on Your Cats
This is Mouser, one of our 3 cats. We adopted him when he was just 1 year old and have had him 1 1/2 years now. As you can see, he's very curious and loves to jump to high places and even get into our cupboards. I couldn't believe when he actually got into this cupboard -- I quickly grabbed my camera and snapped the shot before he jumped down again!
He's such an easy going cat, when we brought our 2 other cats into the household he accepted them right away and plays with both of them. My best pet tip is that I keep collars with bells on my cats all of the time so I can hear where they are.
Each bell has a different sound, so I can easily distinguish who is where. It's a simple tip, but it has helped me find them if they're hiding and I need to take them somewhere, etc.
By Mary J. from Florence, SC
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Sudsy Roxy (Lab and Border Collie Mix)
Roxy is an 11 month old Lab/Border Collie Mix. She was a Christmas present for my husband last year. He was out of town for three weeks, and when he came home I had the house decorated for Christmas. Roxy was in a little gift bag sitting under the tree, and when the bag started moving and whining my husband wanted to know what in the world I had done.
Roxy's favorite thing to do is chase and wrestle with our beagle. Her second favorite thing to do is eat everything--cell phones, corks, and rolls of toilet paper to name a few.
Roxy also loves to get in the bathtub... bubbles and all!
By Olivia from Baton Rouge, LA
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Dixie Chicken (Springer Spaniel Mix)
Her full name is Dixie Chicken. Her name came from the song. Dixie is 5 years old and a springer spaniel mixed with something else. My husband got her from a friend 5 years ago. She loves to play with the kids. As you can see from the pic she loves dress up and having her picture taken.
By luv2craft from Normalville, PA
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The best way to eat a birthday cake.
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Tyson is a 1 1/2 year old Boxer. I got him when he was 7 weeks old. Ifound him in a local ad.
He likes to go for walks, ride in the car, go fishing with dad, play with the kids, snuggle at anytime, play with other pets and friends dogs, do tricks for treats ;) He LOVES going for walks with me. So if you get a few extra minutes a day... Go for a walk :)
My boxer is very special to me and he truly thinks he's human. Tyson is a great family dog and absolutely loves kids. That is why we knew we couldnt have found a better pet for our family!
By Danielle from Prospect Harbor, ME
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Today's Tips
Save the reclosable package from lunch meat after a sandwich lunch.
Rinse and use to hold the leftover piece of tomato. It will not wilt.
By Randa from Martindale, TX
Editor's Note: Whenever reusing bags from meat, make sure you wash them out thoroughly to avoid bacteria.
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When stockpiling grocery items, in your home. Make sure to store them in an area that can be easily cleaned in case anything were to get cold or hot and ooze out or overflow.
By Terri from NV
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Season Your Turkey Before You Roast It
If you have time, try seasoning your turkey and then returning it to the fridge for 2 or 3 hours before beginning to roast it.
By Robin from Washington, IA
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Bake Sweet Potatoes the Night Before
Try baking your sweet potatoes for your Thanksgiving dinner the night before.
By Robin from Washington, IA
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Leaving Out or Substituting Ingredients
When doing your holiday baking, and your recipe calls for, let's say raisins, for an example. You don't have to use raisins, in case you don't have any (no need to rush out to the grocery) or in case you don't like raisins, you can substitute chopped nuts, or chocolate chips or dried cranberries, etc.
By Terri from NV
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When making your Thanksgiving pies or bread, dip your fingers in some melted butter to keep them from sticking to the pie or bread dough.
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Present Ideas for My Boyfriend
My boyfriend is 15, he's interested in baseball, the color green, light rock music, and video games. I have a budget of up to $30 this year and I have ABSOLUTELY no idea what to get him! I know he's getting an I-pod this Christmas so that throws cd burning out of the hat. Also, I know he doesn't want a watch. I would really like to make this Christmas present a special one, but I would like to at least spend a little money on him this year. If you could help with any ideas at all I would be very very very grateful! Also, if you could add in any Valentines, anniversary or birthday presents in that would help a ton also!! Thanks so much!
Carissa from MN
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Rock n' Roll Christmas Float Ideas
We are looking for ideas for a Christmas float with the theme of rock and roll Christmas. Please help
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Funky Church Christmas Banquet
I am decorating a Church Christmas Banquet for 100 college and career aged people. I need some ideas, doesn't have to be traditional, I need something funky and within a small budget
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I am painting my house and the living room and dining room are one long room. The kitchen opens into the dining alcove. How do I know where on the wall to stop painting the kitchen (yellow) and start the color for the dining/living room? Someone suggested the point where the cabinets end (there is kitchen countertop/bar area which connects kitchen/dining rooms. Also, do I have to follow a certain color scheme. I really don't like the tan/cream/beige colors and would like to do the dining room/living room in a green/sage shade. Any suggestions. Thanks
Angie from Allen Park, MI
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Looking for Apple Custard Pie Recipe
I had a delicious apple custard pie at a potluck some years ago. It was wonderful and I've never been able to find a recipe. Does anyone have one?
Susan from Port Orchard, WA
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I would like information on how to make personalized newspapers for gift giving.
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A Guide to Recycling Metal, Paper, Plastics and Glass
By Ellen Brown
Recycling is slightly more complicated than just collecting a bin full of empty cans and old newspapers to keep them out of the waste stream. Many of us don't know what the rules are for recycling certain items. November 15 is America Recycles Day. Here is a basic guide to the most common household recyclables.
Metals
Aluminum: It's been reported that every three months, the U.S throws out enough aluminum to rebuild our entire commercial air fleet. That's too bad because aluminum is easy to recycle-including soda cans, beers cans and many pet food cans. Making new aluminum from old aluminum uses 95% less energy than making it from ore. Most community curbside recycling includes pick up of aluminum, and because recyclers are happy to pay for aluminum, collection sites are often created to raise money for school programs and sports teams.
Tin (or bi-metals): Soup and other canned foods are often made from bi-metals. Bi-metals are easy to spot, because unlike aluminum, they are magnetic. These cans are primarily recycled for their steel content. They cost more to recycle because of their mixed content, but more and more recycling centers are starting to accept them. Labels should be removed from these before recycling.
 It's been reported that every three months, the U.S throws out enough aluminum to rebuild our entire commercial air fleet. |
Scrap or Non-Ferrous Metal: Examples of scrap or non-ferrous metals include metal from things like old radiators, lawn mowers, car parts or piping. To recycle these items, look in the yellow pages under "scrap" or "metal recycling" or even "solid waste." It's a good idea to call ahead for information on what types of metals are accepted and what fees, if any, they charge.
Glass
Turning old glass into new glass takes up to 35% less energy than making it new. Glass recycling is a high-temperature process susceptible to contamination. Whole truckloads of glass can be rejected just because a few rocks, a small amount of dirt or even a few pieces of ceramics find their way into the mix and jeopardize the purity of the final product. For that reason, it's a good idea to remove any tops, lids or tampering seals before recycling, especially like those found on beverage containers.
Container Glass: All food and beverage containers are fine. It isn't necessary to remove the labels before recycling, but some centers may ask you to sort glass by color: clear, brown, green/blue. White and black colored glass is not recyclable, nor are mirrors, dishware, cookware or light bulbs. Broken glass is not recyclable either because it is hazardous to the workers who have to handle the materials during separation. Instead, they should be placed in a bag marked sharp objects and thrown in the trash.
 Turning old glass into new glass takes up to 35% less energy than making it new. |
Window Glass: Window glass is recycled using a different process than container glass. Most recycling centers don't accept it because the low amounts collected are not worth the cost of a run. Call a glass repair or installation professional for a recommendation on where to recycle window glass in your community.
Paper
Paper accounts for the greatest amount of solid waste in landfills around the country. "Recycled" paper can be misleading and mean anything from 100% of the paper is truly recycled to 1% of it is re-manufactured ends of large paper rolls. "Post-consumer" paper means that it comes from paper that has been recycled by consumers. For recycling purposes, the higher the percent of "post-consumer" paper the better. Recycled paper is categorized into grades:
High Grade: This paper includes both white and pastel office paper, envelopes (without plastic windows), computer printouts, lined notebook paper, stationary, index cards and post-it notes. It is highly recyclable and staples are usually ok.
Mixed Grade: Mixed grade paper includes glossy papers (magazines and catalogs) envelopes with windows, dark or fluorescent-colored papers, manila envelopes and tablet covers and Kraft (brown) paper. The paper must be clean, dry and free of food, wax, plastic and contamination. Pet food bags, fast food wrappers, milk and juice containers and thermal or laminated paper can not be recycled.
Low Grade: Newspapers, phone books and some black and white (non-glossy) catalogs are considered low-grade paper. Some phone books are made with glues that interfere with recycling, while others are not. Information about recycling your phone book should be printed on the cover.
Paperboard: Paperboard is used for dry good boxes like cereal and pasta or items like toilet paper and paper towels. Frozen food boxes should not be included in this group because they are often coated with wax and will contaminate the load.
Cardboard: Corrugated cardboard (ridges between the inner and outer layer) is highly recyclable. Many curbside collectors may ask you to cut cardboard to a specific size or bundle it together with string. Check to see if there are size or weight limits to your pick-up. If pick up is not offered in your area check with your local supermarket for drop off. Cardboard coated with wax, and wet or greasy cardboard (pizza boxes) cannot be recycled.
Plastics
Many plastics are recyclable, but they are also made from fossil fuels, a non-renewable resource. For this reason it's even more important to keep them out of the waste stream as long as possible and then recycle them properly when they are no longer of use. For recycling purposes, plastics are coded according to material content with a number from 1-7. This is usually located on the bottom of the container inside the triangular recycling symbol. Even if a plastic is coded, it does not mean it can be recycled. Just like glass, the wrong plastic in a load will contaminate the whole "melt." Caps and lids are often not made of the same type of plastic as the original container and may be coded separately. If they are not coded (as is usually the case) they cannot be recycled.
Types 1 through 6 are all recycled into different products, although the degree they are accepted at recycling centers varies widely. Type 7 is generally not recyclable and should be avoided. Check with your local recycling center to see what types of plastics they accept.
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