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We have a lot of new requests today. I am pretty sure this is a new record for us so be sure to check them out and see if you have any feedback to offer.
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Susan
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Brush frozen pies with a little butter to eliminate dryness.
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I have discovered through trial and error that you can cut in half the amount of shampoo, conditioner, dishwasher detergent, washing powder, fabric softener, etc. and it still does a good job. Experiment with it until you get an amount that is satisfactory to you.
By Richardson, Georgia
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I reuse the little cups that jello or pudding comes in to start my seedlings. I have also used the caps off laundry detergent. Both are reuseable.
By PHYLLIS
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Let Dough Rise on Top of the TV
You can put dough on top of the TV to help it rise. If the TV has been on for a while it is an effective heat source.
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My husband and I love coffee, drinking two pots daily. I have found that I can brew a pot with the regular amount of ground coffee (4 scoops) and then for the second pot add just half the amount of fresh grounds (two scoops) to the grounds used in the first pot. I have noticed no change of taste and am saving each time I brew the second pot.
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When my kids were little, had four within 5 years, the last three were girls. As the girls started wearing panties, I put their initial, very small, in the back right under the elastic. I used a black magic marker. This made it easy for them to tell front from back and saved me time when I was folding and sorting laundry.
By Karen
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RE: Recycling Sweatshirts: Making a Quilt?
I have recycled old sweats by patchworking them into curtain liners.
My power bills have reduced significantly.
Also you could use them patched together as throws over furniture when you have younger children. That is to be our next project - as soon as we have enough old sweats to use!
By Anne
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Featured Feedback: RE: Frugal Gifts for all Those Kids' Birthday Parties!
One of the best and cheapest gifts I gave my niece when she was young was her own ream of paper, and some new markers and crayons. I bought the cheapest printer/xerox paper at Staples, got a box for the paper from the printing department (so the paper would stay nice,) and wrapped it all up. Under $5, and 500 sheets of paper will last even the most prolific artist a while.
By Linda
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Today's Recipe: Crockpot Barbecue Beef Sandwiches
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Wrinkles Out of Baseball Uniforms?
How do I get wrinkles out of overdryed baseball uniforms? They are probably made of a polyester blend.
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I am a licensed manicurist and have recently purchase a chocolate scented paraffin wax and when I received it, it appears to be homemade. I'm not looking for anything edible, I want to be able to make it for my Paraffin bath for my manicures and pedicures. It seems to be made from unscented paraffin but I don't know what type of chocolate or how much. If anyone has any advice I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks, Amanda from Alabama
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My husband recently got a new pair of leather dress shoes that feel fine on his feet. Only problem is that one shoe squeaks each time he takes a step, which is really irritating. He says it sounds like it is coming from the heel. Is there a way to stop the squeaking? Kelli from OH
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Design and Technology Assignment Help!
Hi, I'm doing a design and technology assignment and im wanting to create a ball chair ( http://www.sixdifferentways.com/gallery/becg/b_MO279 ) as pictured here. I need ideas on how to make the fiberglass part (or even if i should make it out of something else)?! if anyone has any suggestions at all it would be great if you could reply! Cheers...Katie!
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Need African Safari Centerpiece Ideas
I am throwing a surprise party for my dad's 50th birthday party, and am holding it at a restaurant. We are keeping an African safari theme, and was looking for ideas to make centerpieces for it. I am currently drawing a blank and would greatly appreciate any suggestions. Thank you! Hinal
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I have a relatively new Teflon coated baking pan. Hard as I try, I can't completely clean off the slight residue left by the cooked food. I'm afraid to use any abrasive cleanser that would scratch the coating. How should I get the residue off? Thank you. Nancy from Pennsylvania
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I want to know how to clean old dirt stains off leather boots. I would appreciate it if someone would tell me about it. C.G
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Propagating a Weeping Willow Tree
How do you start new trees from an existing Weeping Willow tree? Jeff James
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How can I get dried CRAZY GLUE out of a white shirt?
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Getting Smell out of Couch Cushions
We are potty training a toddler at our house and she had an accident on the couch. How do I get the smell out of the cushions? MB in WY
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Stains on White Kitchen Countertops
We've recently purchased our first home. Already we've put stains on our nice, white kitchen countertops (made of laminate?). I don't know much about cleaners, but have tried Fantastic with Bleach and Windex. The stains didn't even fade at all. I'm not sure what the stains are from, but since they're circular, I'm guessing they're from perhaps tea or coffee in cups. Help! Thanks much, Libby
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Repairing to Vinyl "Wood" Flooring
Does anyone know a way that I can repair a small area of my 'wood' vinyl flooring. Recently I had some furniture moved around and, accidentally, the was a rather significant scratch put on the floor. Thank you!
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Does anyone know of any good ideas on how to get black (pen) ink out of khaki pants? Thank you!
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I am wanting to find out if there is any legitimate business out there who employ typist from their home. Thanks
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By Pamela Cole Harris
If you want sometime more unique than a curtain rod to hang your window treatments (you are my kinda woman! Or man!), there are many everyday household items you can use instead. Make your own wonderful and unusual window hardware with:
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5 Little Sayings to Help You Get Organized
By Maria Gracia
'Spring Ahead. Fall Back.' That little saying always helps us remember whether we should set the clock ahead or back one hour. Similar little sayings, are also great for helping you to get and stay organized. Here are just a few:
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