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For Halloween Costumes, I use sweatsuits/jackets/sweatpants that I already have on hand and decorate them. This year, I used boas that I purchased on sale for $3.49 each, and sheets of felt $.12 each (each costume used one boa and 2 sheets of felt) for an over all cost of $3.73 per costume. I already had the pom pom balls, goggle eyes and batting on hand.
My son was a cardinal, I free handed the image onto a piece of red felt, then cut out two pieces, sewed it together and stuffed it. I then stitched it to the hood of his red jacket. Added the feathers. Same for my daughters.
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"Girl's Best Friend"
Brindi, basenji/terrier mix was found on the highway in 2001 when we brought her home, starving. Brindi's favorite pasttime is snuggling, but she blends in so well with our bedding that it is sometimes hard to find her!
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A great and easy way to get rid of weeds in your garden. After you have prepared your soil and have planted your lovely plants, take all your newspapers and lay them on top of the soil. Piece them together all around your plants. (Only use the black and white print not the colored ads.) Next dampen the paper with the water hose, then scatter your mulch on top. Not only will this kill the weeds but the paper will biodegrade and help your plants. I have done this process with out weeding my garden for weeks! Happy planting! By Linda from Bossier City, LA
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Having the Correct Brush for Makeup
Having the correct brush really does make a difference to one's appearance. I used to think that almost any brush would do as long as it was more or less the correct size, but have since realized through demos, trial and error that there is no substitute for having the best brush for the job.
I solved it by having my makeup done for free at an Ulta store (the store in your neighborhood might require an advance appointment), and then buying the same brushes that the clerk used. She helped me locate them in the store and pointed out some equally good but lesser priced substitues for some of them. I didn't spend all that much and it made a world of difference. Bought blush, loose powder and a large finishing powder brush. I already had a contouring brush at home that was suitable.
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To be able to use up solid face powder when just a little is left in the compact and it's too expensive to throw out, do the following outdoors or where you won't mind a little powder blowing about when you open the blender.
Scrape all of the powder out of the compact, put in a small blender and pulverize. Put in a dish and use as loose face powder.
I did this with powders of various shades stirred to blend together with a spoon and now I have been able to use them all. No streaks show up.
I dip my loose powder style brush into the powder, tap the stick on the side of the container so that the loose powder falls back into the pot and then swirl it on my face. Re-dip, tap and swirl as needed to finish the job.
By Holly from Richardson, TX
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I found this tip at make-stuff.com, it is a great site.
"Fill an empty roll with dried leaves in the fall. Wrap it with newspaper, 4 inches longer than the roll, and twist the ends of the paper, for easy lighting. If you wrap them with decorative paper and put them in a basket they make a nice accessory to a fire place. They can also be covered with Christmas wrapping paper for the holidays. Contributed by Claycrazy."
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To save myself from running around during feeding time I secure bibs on the back of the highchair so that they are ready to go. I also string a small laundry bag for the dirty ones. Most high chairs have a bar in the back that allow you to open the bib and secure it there.
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My mom is buying a doublewide in wonderful condition EXCEPT the previous occupants were heavy smokers (as in put one out, light one up). We didn't realize that the walls were coated in nicotine - how do you get it off? I had been wiping the walls with a cleaner thinking I was getting them clean - not so. Please help!
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Thomas the Tank Engine Birthday Party
I am have a birthday party for my son who will turn 2. His party has a Thomas the Tank Engine theme, but I don't know what games or activities would be good for the party. I would greatly appreciate any ideas!
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Someone left a water glass on my maple table and I now have a large white water mark. I have tried mayo overnight, but this did not work. Can anyone suggest anything else.
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Miss Maggie from Hantsport, Nova Scotia
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I have a 1 year old male cat, he was spayed when he was 6 months old but recently every time he is close to me meows a lot and raises his tail and makes an action like he is spraying me but nothing comes out. I have see him do that with some of the furniture as well. Is that normal and why is he doing it?
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I have seen reviews about Emigrant on this website. Does anyone have any feedback about their experiences with Ing Direct and their savings account?
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Making Color Fireplace Logs and Rocks
Does any one know how to make color fireplace logs or rocks?
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During the recent hurricane in Florida we lost electricity. There was frozen fish in the freezer and it defrosted. I cannot get the rotten fish smell out. I have washed it two times and the smell is still there. Any help would be appreciated.
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Florida Law Regarding Rabies Shots
Is it a law that your animal be given a rabies shot in Florida?
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What about painting window shades? I am thinking of changing my bedroom comforter. The wall color will be OK but the shades will no longer work. They are decorative shades with some fringe on the bottom. Any suggestions short of buying new shades? These shades are about 45 or 50 inches wide so a bit more costly than the regular size.
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I have some sort of little bug with wings that literally eats the center of the stem out of my rose bushes. It goes from the top of the cut off stem down the center and eats it leaving a hole. It is making each branch that it attacks die. I have put toothpicks in the holes, I have painted over the holes and they drill through it! What are these things? Thanks!
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Does anyone have any suggestions on how to get fabric paint off of my new couch? Please help!
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My husband drives an 18 wheeler and he gets tar and oil all over it. He currently uses diesel to remove it but he gets it on his clothes and shoes and it's awful. Any suggestions on how to more efficiently clean such a large truck more quickly and less toxically would be greatly appreciated.
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What is the best way to iron tablecloths? Any tips would be appreciated.
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I'm looking for ideas for second lives for good wool mens socks with holes in the toes (next to learning to darn the holes, that is). I'm particularly interested in reusing the good wool to keep family warm this winter as we turn down our thermostats.
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Birthday Gift for Someone Deployed in Iraq
What is a good birthday gift for my girlfriend who is deployed to Iraq?
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Does anyone know how to make homeade bar soap? I want to make it in diffrent shapes and sizes. I have seen several for liquid hand soaps but I would like to have a recipe for a solid soap.
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Chas from WV
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Inexpensive Sofa Slip Cover Ideas
I have a light beige sofa with pink, green pastel as the design. I don't really care for the pattern. I would like to get a sofa slip cover, preferably red. My sofa is a T-cushion style sofa. I'm on a tight budget right now and can not afford the 99.00 sofa covers. I've tries sheets but I'm really not sure if I like this solution. Does anyone have any suggestions?
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Law and Order: SVU Themed Party
I'm throwing a Surprise 50th Birthday Party for my Mom. I want to have a Law & Order: SVU theme because she really likes the show. I'm already going to get the Caution / Do Not Enter tape and I'm going to get see-through paper that I will print fingerprints on and stick to the walls.
Other than that, I'm coming up a little short.
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Making Yogurt Without Soy or Animal Milk
Does anyone know if it is possible to make yogurt from any kind of milk other than animal or soya? I have tried to make it from rice milk but it didn't work. Any ideas? I cannot have soy or dairy (including goat's milk).
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