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Today's Photos
Duke (German Shepherd?) Rest in Peace
No tip just a picture of my dog and best friend for the last ten years. His name is Duke and he would do ANYTHING I asked him or I taught him to do. Unfortunately he was diagnosed with some sort of cancer about two weeks ago and we had to have him put to sleep last week.
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Blackie
My pet's name is Blackie. She is an adorable black cat.
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Angel in Pink - Rewards of Babysitting
This is a photo of my Granddaughter caught at naptime. Babysitting your grandchildren is so rewarding. They get love and you get love in return.
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Today's Tips
Tips and ideas for pulling up weeds. Post your ideas.
Weeding When the Ground is Wet
Weeding used to be such a chore for me until I discovered if the earth has been wet for a while the weeds pull out so much easier and I am more likely to get the root than when dry. Also I seldom disturb the surrounding plants. This is so much easier.
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Instead of the more expensive sands and other substrates at the fish store, go to your local hardware store. For natural sand use play sand, for black sand, use black sandblasting sand, for white sand use white pool filter sand. Silicates should be avoided but otherwise these sands work for freshwater or saltwater tanks and infinitely cheaper. It might work for reptile tanks but I don't know about that. Substrates at the fish store are between $15-$20 for 20-25 pounds. Sand at the hardware store cost between $2-$5 for 50 pounds.
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Save Energy and Money When Doing Laundry
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I keep a small bottle of the cream hair remover, like Nair around to place my necklaces in when they have tangled hair balled up around them. Take the cap off filled with the cream. Soak the necklace for about five minuets and the hair just falls off. I mention this to my jeweler and he thought it was a wonderful idea. Does not hurt the jewelry and leaves them nice and shiny.
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Tips for washing your car. Post your ideas.
Tips for washing your car. Post your ideas.
When you wash your car, make sure you have a soap that will not damage the paint. Dish soap can damage the paint. I buy a soap made especially for car paint.
By Jill
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Teaching A Child To Be Thoughtful
The other day while babysitting my Grandson told me his friend across the street had the day before had a birthmark removed so she couldn't come out and play. I suggested he get out construction paper and make her a card and take it to her. Certainly this was no life changing experience, but the seed was planted. We live in a pretty unthankful society. Have you ever noticed how many gifts you've given without a note of thanks ever being sent. I'm not suggested that we quit giving, but we CAN make a difference by teaching our own children to write Thank you notes and send cards at a young age. Let them make little gifts and crafts for others.
On Mother's day we made his Mom some scented bath salts and a card. They don't realize until we show by example that doing for others adds joy to our own lives. Another way to encourage a child is to allot just a small amount of spending money and take them to Dollar stores on special holidays, letting them choose a gift for someone special. Sometimes we get caught up in our own gift giving and forget that they want to be GIVERS too.
My children are grown now and I hope that thoughtfulness is one lesson I have taught them well. Plant the SEED early in life and watch it grow!
By Sharon,Ky
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Tips for handwashing dishes. Post your ideas.
Additive to Dish Water
If you add about a tablespoon of baking soda to your dish water it will add some cleaning power to your dish soap and it will also make your hands very soft.
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Tips for organizing towels. Post your ideas.
Making More Room for Towels
If you have an over-abundance of towels and not enough room for them on your bathroom shelves, try rolling them instead of folding them and putting them away. Takes up way less room!
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Tips for cleaning windows. Post your ideas.
Getting Streaks off Windows
If you have just cleaned your windows and they are streaky, try taking a dry, unused blackboard eraser over the glass and you will see the streaking disappear. This also works for mirrors and other glass items.
By Robin
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Preventing Bacon Grease Splatters
I keep a shaker, with large holes, filled with flour beside my stove. When I'm frying bacon, I sift some on the bacon in the pan. The bacon does not swivel up or spatter as much when frying. The bacon goes farther because it lies flat. It's much neater too when making bacon, lettuce and tomato sandwiches. I also sprinkle some on squash and okra when I'm frying it because I like the crispness it gives.
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Money is really tight right now and we have a 4 month old little boy, so instead of buying his baby food I make it myself. It is really easy, I buy fresh fruit and vegetables, peel the skin and puree it in the blender, and just add water until it is the right consistence. I have made carrots, squash, peaches, apples. It is fun and saves lots of money!
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I just want to thank everyone for all the good tips and recipes that have been posted. They have been a life saver many times for me. And a special thanks to all the staff who do the newsletters.
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Being a Good Patient at the Doctor's Office
I work in a doctors office and I see some big time wasters caused by the patients that I would like to pass on to you.
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Is there any way to get rid of lovebugs from your yard, every year they just about drive me nutty. Please, if you have any suggestions, let me know.
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I am expecting guests for dinner within the next five hours; my helper just finished boiling the red potatoes and I'm spastic that they will turn dark! Help! Advice needed! Thanks!
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Baby Food Jar Birthday Souvenirs
I have my son's 1st birthday in December. I have a lot of baby food jars that I want to use as birthday souvenirs. I found some ideas on the internet but they are for girls. Please let me know if you have any ideas. Thanks in advance.
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After I hard boil eggs in water to which a little vinegar has been added, I soak them in ice cold water, and when no longer warm, place in fridge in a bowl. Hours later the fridge smells like sulphur.
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Does vinegar really kill bamboo? We've cut it down, dug oout lots of roots, sprayed with roundup and weed wacked, and mowed daily but it keeps growing. What can I uses? Where can I purchase 20-30% vinegar?
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My son's chef coats say no bleach. I have used Tide in cold water and hot water. When I use bleach they turn gray. They are cotton. How do I get them clean?
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I am looking for a good salsa recipe that can be made easily that includes: corn and cilantro and other goodies.
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My mother used to take an combination of coke cola and spirits of ammonia. It was maybe 4 drops of the spirits of ammonia in a coke glass and drink. I now use it when feeling upset beyond control. I told a doctor about it the other day and she had never heard of it.
They used to sell it at the drug store called READS. They also sold it at Murphy's and Woolworth's. it was on the menu as coke and spirits of ammonia. You can also use it in orange juice.
My question is, has anyone else heard of this?
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I have a small male pom weighing nearly 4 lbs. He is having trouble in the potty training area. I let him out in a safe place and also keep potty pads on the floor for emergencies (he
uses the pads fairly well but when I allow him out of the enclosed area he pees again on the carpet even after just eliminating on the pad).
He is shy and doesn't like to come when he is called. I have tried coaxing with treats but he just wants to run and play. When it is time for him to come indoors he will scratch to let me
know but then will not enter unless I move across the room and then return to close the door.
He lets me hold him and cuddle when I do catch him. I have been very gentle in scolding when he makes mistakes and always reward his good actions with treats. Could it because I am the "one" that always puts him in his crate and scolds him?
Please, someone give me some advice. My main concern is the potty training - he is nearly 6 months old and knows because when I say outside he is eager to go.
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What is the best way to cook swordfish and how long do you cook it for? Please hurry, I'm starving. lol
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Permanent Marker on 100% Polyester
How do you get black permanent marker out of a pink 100% polyester skirt?
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I recently lost my pet and I'm looking for something to use for her ashes. I have done a search and can't find any under $100.
Thanks for your help!
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I left a box of crayons on my front car seat over night and it melted. Help! I now have a seatful of melted crayons. How do I get it out? The seats are cloth, not leather.
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I am a former acrylic nail wearer and now have an acrylic overlay over my natural nails. How can I safely remove the overlay and not damage my natural nails? They are a very nice length.
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How to get your hair to grow faster?
I have really short hair and I want it to grow faster. Can anyone give me homemade tips of what to do?
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