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Today's Photos
| Snowy Fence
I was experimenting with my digital camera and took this photo of snow on the fence. By Kathy from Warrenton, VA
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| Jerry and Shana (West Highland White Terriers)
Jerry and Shana are 10 and 9 years old. They are both Westies. i got Jerry as a rescue six years ago and Shana as a rescue 1 year ago. They like to eat, sleep and dress up. By Kandy from Oceanside, NY Post Feedback: Click Here |
| Clothes Line for Kids' Artwork
An arty, fun and thrifty way to display your child's drawings, which they can contribute to themselves! Time to complete: 15 minutes. Equipment:
Method:1. Give your kids the felt tips and pegs, and get them to colour them in. Stripes, polka-dots, drawings, let them go crazy! 2. Screw or stick two hooks into the wall and tie the string between them... This would look great in the kitchen or the living room. 3. Peg drawings and special school work to the washing line. You can change them whenever you want to! By Beth from Sussex, England Post Feedback: Click Here |
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Today's Tips
| Shopping With a Pal
When going shopping anywhere, take a pal. Let them in on what you're looking for, and likewise. It's so weird that 2 people can go in a store and what one person sees, that the other person misses. Once, upon returning from a shopping at the same yardsale, my Mom was amazed at all my purchases, that she'd overlooked or not seen at all. Some people just shop the areas of their intent, while others shop a more vast area. Post Feedback: Click Here |
| Using Leftover Wax from Scented Candles
After burning large candles, you usually have a lot of wax left (sometimes scented). I melt the leftovers to make newer, smaller candles and just use birthday candles as the wicks. you can also melt crayons with the wax for some interesting effects. Post Feedback: Click Here |
| Wedding Scrapbook Project
This works well for both sides of the family. Months before the wedding--ask family members to gather photos of the bride and groom from infancy to adulthood. Each family member or family creates a scrapbook page with photos and written memories, often letters to the bride or groom on marriage and love is a nice touch too. Post Feedback: Click Here |
| Cutting Your Food Budget
My food budget has been growing every week, so I sat down and looked at what I could start doing to cut back and still eat quality meals. This is the plan and I am seeing a difference in my spending. Maybe, it will help you, too. Post Feedback: Click Here |
| Chicken Wire to Discourage Digging Animals
If you have pets or animals that roam your area try adding chicken wire under your plants. This way if something tries to dig in your garden or flower beds, it will stop them in their tracks. Most animals who dig do not like the feeling they get when they scratch their paws along the wire. It also serves a dual purpose - it acts as a grid for planning your plantings! Post Feedback: Click Here |
| "Clipping Service"
One old-fashioned and frugal way to keep in touch with relatives and friends is to act as a "clipping service" for them and send on newspaper articles, etc. they will find of interest. (I also did that for a non-profit organization I volunteered for.) You would be surprised how useful that can be! (Folks still pay for that service, you know.) Post Feedback: Click Here |
| Keeping Kitchen Scissors From Rusting
I use scissors a lot in the kitchen when I am cooking to keep then from getting rusty. I spray them with Pam either before, or even after, I put them in the dishwasher. That way, they are lubricated and you don't have to worry about lubricating them with any other type of oil. Post Feedback: Click Here |
| Baked Apples
Use any good baking apple. Cut in half and core, but do not peel. Place in deep baking pan or dish. Pour some water around apples. Put on each apple: 2 Tbsp. of brown sugar and 1 tsp. of butter. Bake at 350 degrees F until done and tender. Baste once in a while and watch closely! By Robin from Washington, IA Post Feedback: Click Here |
| Fruit Flies!
This will rid your house of them for good. I use it constantly. Post Feedback: Click Here |
| Dry Erase Board Eraser for Foggy Windshields
For foggy windshields in your car, keep a black board eraser handy (felt kind) and keep it under your seat or in your glove compartment (in other words, handy) to use it when you need it. It's better than any cloth or rag. Post Feedback: Click Here |
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| Uses for Shoulder Pads
Once again I want to hear it from all you talented individuals. Post Feedback: Click Here |
| Stain Remover Reviews
Which stain remover for clothes works the best? Post Feedback: Click Here |
| Easy Cinnamon Rolls Recipe
I would like a recipe for easy cinnamon rolls. Post Feedback: Click Here |
| Walls With Multiple Layers of Wallpaper
I bought a 101 year old house and it has multiple layers of wallpaper that the previous owners painted over. It is buckling in certain spots where the wall meet the ceiling. The wallpaper is on all walls and ceilings just to let you know. I want to paint this but I am afraid that it will start to peel off worse than it already is. I also tried to take the wallpaper off in a small area and it was hard since there are to many layers. How can I fix the areas that need fixing without the buckling getting worse and without stripping all the wallpaper. Post Feedback: Click Here |
| Bowling Bowl and Bowling Pin Costume Ideas
How can I make costumes for bowling balls or bowling pins? Post Feedback: Click Here |
| Milk Stains on Microfiber
How to clean milk stain and juice stain from a beige microfiber couch? Post Feedback: Click Here |
| How do you hand bind carpet remnants?
How do you hand bind carpet remnants? We just got new wall to wall installed and I would like to bind some remnants for area rugs. Post Feedback: Click Here |
| Wrinkles in My Sheers
Wrinkles in my sheers won't come out either using a hot steam iron, or hanging wet and stretching, or wetting then ironing. I'm out of ideas. Anyone know a better way to de-wrinkle sheers? Post Feedback: Click Here |
| Lighten Your Hair with Lemon Juice
How long should I leave the lemon juice in my hair, until it takes effect by making my hair lighter? My hair color is a medium brown. Post Feedback: Click Here |
| Massage Oil Stains on Sheets
How do you get large massage oil stains out of sheets? These stains are practically full body imprints! They are faint, but visible and too large to spot treat. We've added degreaser to the wash, tried dawn dish liquid to spot treat. But nothing has worked. My daughter was hired to wash sheets twice weekly from a local massage therapist. Some of these stains have been washed and dried many times. The massage therapist actually recommended we try 1 cup of detergent, plus 1 cup of oxyclean, plus 1 can of coke. However, we have a front loader machine that cannot handle that volume of cleaner! And wouldn't coke discolor white sheets? Some of the sheets are white, off white, sage green, and dark purple. Post Feedback: Click Here |
| Cleaning No Wash and No Dry Clean Garments
How to clean a garment that says no wash and no dry clean? Post Feedback: Click Here |
| Applying for a Job at Lowe's
Can you fill out application online for job at Lowe's? Post Feedback: Click Here |
| Repairing a Wall With Peeling Paint
My painted wall in may 2nd floor bedroom started to peel and I tried to remove it. I could not get the paint off or smooth. It's a real mess. Any ideas? Post Feedback: Click Here |
| Rottweiler Information
What breeds make up a Rottweiler and for what purpose are their tails docked? Post Feedback: Click Here |
| How does epsom salt affect plant growth?
How does epsom salt affect plant growth? Post Feedback: Click Here |
| Installing Paneling Over Plaster Board
We have paneling to put up in a living room but the walls are plaster. Question: Can we put paneling over plaster or do we put wall board or do we knock out wall and start from scratch? Thanks for any advice. Post Feedback: Click Here |
| Urine Smell on Microsuede
How do I get cat urine smell out of my microsuede couch? Post Feedback: Click Here |
| Burning Bush Does Not Turn Red
I have a burning bush that does not turn red in the fall. Any suggestions on how to make it turn red would be appreciated. Post Feedback: Click Here |
| Bowls Made From Newspaper
How do I make bowls from recycled folded newspaper or magazines? Post Feedback: Click Here |
| Removing Wrinkles from a Leather Jacket
How do you get wrinkles out of new leather jacket ? Post Feedback: Click Here |
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More Reading
| Ingredient Substitutions
Missing an ingredient and don't want to run to the store? Some of these ingredient substitutions may help you in a pinch. Some our simply lower fat alternatives. If you know a substitution not listed here let us know about it. Read More: Click Here |
| Socially Responsible Investing: Putting Your Money Where Your Heart Is
By Ellen Brown What if there was a way to build a sound financial future, while investing in a better world? There is. It's called Socially Responsible Investing, or SRI. Simply put, SRI takes into account social responsibility and environmental sustainability criteria alongside conventional financial criteria-it helps integrate your personal, social and environmental concerns with your financial objectives. Read More: Click Here |
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