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Binky (Poodle/Terrier) in his Halloween Costume
Binky is my 3 year old, poodle/terrier mix that I saved from Animal Control when he was just 8 months old. He loves to go for rides in the car, long walks, loves to run and play with toys, and loves for people to make over him. He has been neutered, is healthy except for seasonal allergies, and loves his rawhide bones.
The photo I have submitted is of Binky with his "kitty-cat" ears on for Halloween. I thought he looked so adorable in them, and I was amazed he sat still so I could put them on him. I am on Social Security Disability. I just lost my other dog, Charlie, who was a border collie mix, that I had for 5-1/2 years, and he was a stray that I rescued from the park. I lost Charlie in February to liver failure, and it was an abosolute heartbreaking experience. I am still not over that loss, but I have Binky.
Vicky Tisdial
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Bird Nesting in the Water - Building Trust
This is the picture of a bird trying to find twigs and build a nest in the water. She manages to find the twig and is struggling to get it... and all this is happening with about hundreds of people looking around the bird and she does not care as she is sure of not being hurt by anyone.
This is a true example of building trust and not taking them in captivity as they will be more comfortable with your presence.... Don't trouble them, just watch them. FREEDOM...
By Zaufishan Haque
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Today's Tips
Don't own a rubber mallet? Just cut a slit in a tennis ball and place it on the head of your hammer. Keep the tennis ball in your tool box and you will always have it handy.
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You can make a chalkboard to fit any size of frame. Just take a thin, smooth board (smooth plywood works well for this), cut to the desired size and paint it with dark primer. Let that dry and spray paint it with chalkboard paint, which you can buy at your local hardware store.
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First sand the wood and remove any dust before staining. A clean, used pair of nylons or panty hose works well for applying stain to wood. The nylon provides an even coat and doesn't leave behind any lint. Wear rubber gloves, it's very difficult to wash stain off your hands without using a nasty chemical like mineral spirits and be sure to wear old clothes. It usually takes at least two coats to get a uniform look.
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Junk Mail Therapy - Use Your Shredder
Keep a shredder right next to the place you sort the daily mail - what a joy to watch all that junk mail go through the shredder!
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If you are using one of those mopping systems where the cleaning solution is sprayed onto your floor and it has the pop in kind of bottle on it, when the solution is all used up, do what I did, cut a small hole in the top of the bottle and I refill it with my own solution. That way, it doesn't cost me an arm and leg to wash my floor. Post Feedback: Click Here
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Uses for Plastic Deli Platters
Ideas for reusing the large plastic platters you get from Delis. Post your ideas.
Veggie and fruit trays from the grocery deli are FANTASTIC storage for small items. Great for cosmetics, desk items, craft items, toiletries, etc. :)
By Nan Brightwell
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Bird love salt blocks. Just make sure it's off the ground and something is under it so you don't kill plants underneath. Post Feedback: Click Here
Tips for preparing for a trip. Post your ideas.
Call State tourist offices and convention bureaus for travel and coupon information before traveling
By T. Preston
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Tips for finding and using coupons. Post your ideas.
Expired Coupons
Send expired coupons to Californians who are allowed to use expired coupons.
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Tips for removing deodorant marks from clothing. Post your ideas.
Use a pair of panty hose to get the deodorant marks off of your clean clothes.
By Teri
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Returning Defective Food Products
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Shredded Paper for Gift Baskets
When I make a gift basket, I use the shredded paper from my shredder for filler. Sometimes I shred some colored paper, a comic strip, or some left over gift wrap and use it on top of the plain shredded paper for a fancier basket. Post Feedback: Click Here
Removing Ball Point Pen From Leather Sofa
Biro (Ballpoint Pen) Stains on Leather
Biro and stains can be removed by the use of pencil eraseres. Bear in mind that pen removers are solvent based and could potentially remove the colour dye. I just cleaned an expensive poppy red leather sofa by putting a speck of water on an eraser and rubbing out the black biro (ballpoint pen) stain. Worked like a dream.
By Rainika
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I added a "mini" bulletin board above my computer screen. To make the small bulletin board, I covered a long strip of scrap foam with fabric using my glue gun. I then used sticky back velcro to attach it to the top edge of my monitor. Now I have a place to pin memos, passwords, etc. (I work at home so pinning up password is safe - don't do this in an office of course.) Post Feedback: Click Here
Borrowing Money for Vacation Joke
A young blonde walks into a bank to borrow $10,000 for a European vacation. Post Feedback: Click Here
A simple bird feeder outside my office window is within my line of vision while I work. I can see and hear birds while I work. It's nice and relaxing background music and a way to bring the outdoors in. Post Feedback: Click Here
Tips for starting seedlings to plant. Post your ideas.
Using Cottage Cheese and Yogurt Containers
Cottage cheese and/or large(qt) yogurt containers are great for starting plants, and usually fit right inside a decorative pot. Just drill a few holes.
When I want to make a few holes in a plastic container to plant cuttings in it, and I don't want to go get the drill, I use a metal barbecue skewer. I heat the tip in the flame on the stove and it pierces the plastic like butter!
By Linda
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Old copper jello molds cost next to nothing at yard sales. Drill a few holes in the bottom and they make great planters. I always have a few plants on hand started from cuttings for a quick gift when I need one. Post Feedback: Click Here
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Place coffee filter in brew basket of coffee maker. Place sugar and almond extract in empty pot of coffee maker. Add cold water to coffee maker, brew.
Microwave chocolate and half and half on medium in microwave 1- 1/2 minutes or until melted.
Add to coffee in pot, stir until well blended.
Pour into 4 large coffee cups or mugs garnish with 1 tbsp. Cool whip.
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Pour milk into medium bowl, add dry pudding mix and flavored instant coffee. Beat with wire whisk about 2 minutes. Gently stir in whipped topping. Refrigerate at least 1 hour or until ready to serve.
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Microwave 4 chocolate squares, 6 Tbsp. of the butter and water in large bowl on high about 2 minutes or until butter is melted, stir. Add dry pudding mix, stir until well blended.
Add powdered sugar 1 cup at a time stirring well after each addition. Press into foil lined 8 square inch pan.
Microwave remaining 4 squares of chocolate and 2 Tbsp. butter in large bowl on high 1-1/2 minutes or until butter is melted.
Stir until chocolate is completely melted. Spread over pudding mixture
refrigerate about 2 hours or until firm
By imaqt1962
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Fresh Strawberries with Cream Dip
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Combine cream cheese and sour cream in a small bowl; beat at medium speed with electric mixer until smooth. Add powdered sugar, mixing well. Chill 1 hours. Serve with fresh strawberries.
By Robin
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Cut cream cheese and butter into flour with pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse meal. Add milk, stirring just until dry ingredients are moistened. Turn dough out onto floured surface and knead 3 or 4 times. Roll dough to 1/2 in. thickness, cut with a 2 inch biscuit cutter. Place on ungreased baking sheets. Make 6 slits through dough around edges of each biscuit from 1/4 in. from center. Press thumb in center of each biscuit, leaving an indentation. Spoon 1/2 tsp. marmalade or jam into each biscuit indentation. Bake at 450 degrees for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown.
By Robin
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Combine all ingredients; mix well. Store in an airtight container. To serve, place 1 Tbsp. plus 1 tsp. mix in a cup. Add 1 cup boiling water; stir well.
By Robin
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Place ham slices in a lightly greased 9x13 pan; sprinkle with brown sugar. POur water around ham. Cover with aluminum foil, and bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Serve immediately.
By Robin
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Combine first 8 ingredients in a Dutch oven. Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat, and simmer 40 minutes. Add rice and carrots; cover and simmer an additional 20 minutes or until rice is tender. Remove bay leaf.
By Robin
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I have two finch birds a boy and a girl they have laid eggs and I don't know if they are going to hatch. I just received them from a friend and when I got them there was only one egg, the next day there was two. The girl was laying on them, now she is not since I moved her into a different cage and no, I didn't touch them. Post Feedback: Click Here
Pit Marks on Stainless Steel Stovetop
Does anyone know how to get rid of pit marks on a stainless steel oven (stove) top? Post Feedback: Click Here
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I have a deck that does not belong to me but it is part of my condo. it is 5 by 7 feet with a wood floor and ceiling. It has vinyl siding on the walls. The back of my condo is about 100 yards from interstate 95, so it can get pretty loud out there. I have a pot of seedlings out there and some wind chimes. Post Feedback: Click Here
I am trying to come up with an idea for a cub scout parade float. The theme is "Through the Eyes of a Child". I was thinking of something to do with dreams, wishing upon a star, etc. So maybe foil covered stars, a hanging moon, etc. but I'm not sure what/how to do it. Other ideas might be children's literature (imagination, etc.) Any suggestions? Post Feedback: Click Here
Fish Mobiles from Soda Bottles
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My 18 month old daughter got a hold of a black sharpie and she scribbled all ove my white door in my apartment. I wanted to know how to get it off, i tried hairspray, Wd40 but it didnt work. Any other ideas? Post Feedback: Click Here
How Do You Quiet PVC Waste Pipes?
We are in the process of finishing up a basement apartment. Unfortunately the PVC waste pipes are right above the dropped ceiling in the bedroom. Any good ideas on how to smother or quiet the noise when flushing a toilet upstairs or running water? Post Feedback: Click Here
Applesauce and Molasses Bran Muffins
I recently returned from a vacation that included time spent at Knottsberry Farm and their hotel in California. In the morning my husband and I went to the breakfast buffet in their restaurant. One of the flavors of muffins was bran. I have never tasted such wonderful bran muffins. I inquired as to what made them so moist and was told that they had applesauce and molasses in them. Would any of you readers have a recipe for bran muffins including these 2 ingredients. If so, would you kindly share it with me? Post Feedback: Click Here
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Beauty and Raw Food
One of the best ways to improve the appearance of your skin is by incorporating raw food into your diet. Beautiful skin starts from the inside out. People who switch to eating mostly raw food often see an improvement in their skin and look younger.
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You can also add nuts, oatmeal, and peanut butter. Put it out in birdfeeder and see what kind of birds eat it all.
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The loan officer asks how she'll secure the loan and she points to a new Ferrari. He accepts the title as collateral and parks the car in their underground parking lot.
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The loan officer says, "When you left two weeks ago, I checked your credit rating. You're a multi-millionaire heiress. Why would you borrow money for a trip?"
The blonde replies, "Where else can I park a new Ferrari in this city for two weeks for $10.52, and expect it to still be there when I return?"
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