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Craft: Prayer Wall Hanging

Here's a darling way to use up fabric scraps, construction paper, and embellishments leftover from other craft projects. It's a cute wall hanging for your child's room.

Prayer Wall Hanging

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God's Candle

I took this picture Jan. 1st 2008 at 8 am from my patio. It looks like a huge candle. I called it God's Candle

By Jan

God's Candle

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Cow Jumped Over The Moon Cake

The theme was Nursery Rhymes.. so this is the "The Cow Jumped Over the MOON!" cake I made for my girlfriend's daughter's baby shower

By Linda from Alpharetta, GA

Cow Jumped Over The Moon Cake

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Meshu (Shih Tzu/Pom)

Meshu (but we call her Mee Mee) is 15 weeks old. She is a Shih Tzu and Pom mix. I got my pet right before Christmas at a flea market, they had all kinds of dogs there

She likes to harass my other dogs. They try to run from her and they are bigger than she is.

We almost lost her the day after we got her. She went into a diabetic coma, she didn't have enough sugar in her body. We knew nothing about this until we took her to the hospital. The lady who sold me the dog never said anything. She's doing so much better now and is spoiled rotten

By Jackie from Slidell, Louisiana

Meshu (Shih Tzu/Pom)

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Spray Vinegar on Underarm of Shirts Before Cleaning

MY husband's shirts used to come back from the cleaners with a foul underarm odor, then I read a tip somewhere about spraying underarms of shirts with vinegar water before washing. I mixed clear vinegar with water 50/50 in a spray bottle and saturated the underarms of all his shirts before taking to cleaners or washing at home. When I picked up shirts from cleaners they asked me what I had done, because the shirts no longer smelled bad during pressing. Very cheap, easy and effective, and it never affected color either.

By coolbreeze from concord,nc

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Dealing With An Excess Of Inherited Photographs

What if you inherit hundreds of photographs you can't keep? Let's say you set aside the family photographs and make a pile of the pretty pictures you like best. A Freecycler will undoubtedly be happy to take the remainder. Then why not put the prettiest ones in photo-frame cards? You could make up boxes of cards for friends and relatives who are especially close, or send the cards yourself. The photos won't go into a landfill or sit in a box while waiting to go into a landfill, but will instead be admired, and appreciated as mementos.

By Susan from Philadelphia

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Use Canning Jars to Start Cuttings

Instead of buying a plant for a birthday or housewarming gift, grow one. I have a few old canning jars in my kitchen window, and I grow new plants in water from clippings of older plants. When it has new roots I plant it in dirt and give a homemade gift that will last.

By Georgjeana from Tallmadge, OH

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Cover Burners With Aluminum Foil for Easy Clean Up

Having a white smooth surface stove top is a lot of extra work each time it's used. To make less work for yourself, place a piece of aluminum foil over the burner and under the pan. Cleanup is a lot easier and the little extra time is all yours! Recycle that foil! Stash it near the stove so it's handy for next time!

By Veronica

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Save Money on Consumables

I like to use as little of these items that I can, both to save money at the grocery store and to live more green.

Use cloth napkins. I got mine at thrift shops. They usually are like a quarter a piece. (Hint: buy some red ones for when you are serving dishes with tomato sauce). Once one of my senior family members found out I use cloth ones, they gave me their old ones that they don't use anymore.

Use washcloths for cleaning the house. I bought one of those big cheap packs of washcloths at my local discount store. A dozen for a few dollars. So nice not to be wasting paper towels. I had to train myself to grab a cleaning washcloth instead of a paper towel to mop up a spill.

Warning! The men may want to skip the next two tips. (these are for the ladies)

Use 100% cotton reusable washable sanitary napkins. They are a little pricey to buy at first but save tons of money in the end. And so comfortable. There are lots of different styles to choose from if you do a internet search. There are also several websites on making your own. I made some extra pads out of a old flannel sheet. I saw on the internet that you can also use old flannel shirts. My grandmother thinks I'm crazy because she HAD to use those (rags) growing up but I have another reason for using them. I'm also allergic to the store bought disposable ones.

The second tip for women are the resusable menstrual cups. No more tampons needed. You only need to purchase one so it pays for itself in no time.

Okay men, you can come back now!

Don't forget about Hankies! If you are turned off by that idea ,at least switch from tissues to toliet paper. Much cheaper.

And speaking of Toliet Paper, it's a must have! :) I refuse to use a catalog or phone book! Personal preference! But I do feel the store brand works the best, great value and doesn't stop up the toliet. Just my opinion.

Don't use paper plates or cups. We have plastic ones that I got at thrift shops that I use for cook outs and in our camper. Washing them instead of throwing away paper products is just as easy. Especially since I'm married to a great dishwasher (my hubby) who never complains!

Any kind of package that comes in the mail, I try to save and reuse the box, packing materials, envelopes, etc. It feels really good to send a package to someone and not have to spend a dime on those items and be recycling at the same time.

Use plastic sandwich holders and plastic containers that you can get at the grocery store (thrift shops) instead of sandwich bags for lunches. You can get some reusable plastic ware from take out or other food products that you purchase at the grocery store. Butter containers, etc. You are not just purchasing the food product but you also are buying the container that it came in! Same for lunch bags. Lunch boxes are great! Especially since most are made of fabric these days and insulated. I keep plastic cutlery and just wash them and reuse them. We also have water bottles that we just refill everyday from our own fridge.

Use plasticware for leftovers. Save the plastic wrap and aluminum foil.

You can wash plastic food storage bags, as long as they didn't have meat in them. Get a couple uses out of them. I do this if they were holding a snack or bread. Those types of non yucky things. Again, plasticware is better!

My grocery store uses plastic bags for packing up your groceries. We save the ones that didn't have meat or dairy in them. We use them in our bathroom trash cans. To pick up anything that our dog may have left behind on a walk. I cut several up into strips and knotted them together. Then crocheted them into a really awesome market bag! It's strong and washable! My husband thought I had lost my mind the day he came home from work and I had a pile of plastic bag strips covering me on the couch. But the project turned out really cute and useful! There are websites that have patterns for crocheting and knitting plastic grocery bags into lunchbags, totes, market bags and sooooo much more! Google it! And let your friends know that you need plastic bags. If they are going to get them anyway at least you can keep them out of the landfill and make something useful out of them. Heck, crochet up a market bag and give it back to them as a gift! Then they don't need to get plastic bags anymore!

Printer paper. Use both sides! Usually when you print something out you get a last sheet with only one line on it and it's advertising or something you don't need. Put it back into your printer to use the other side. Unless you need to print something important! Then it wouldn't look very professional with random things printed on the back.

Hope that you were able to find something useful in my list of tips. I work at trying to think twice before putting something into the trash can. It's nice that we now have the phrase "Going Green" for some things that has been around forever. Being frugal, making the most of our resources, keeping trash to a minimum and saving the Earth for future generations!

By hpeter from Centreville, MD

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Use Decal or Paint a Picture to Mark Luggage

To spot your luggage easier at the airport when it comes on the conveyor belt, use a decal and paint a picture on the back of your suit case. You will be able to spot it easier then using ribbons. Works great and you never need to redo this. Ribbons are always lost or ripped off of luggage.

Source: from me

By Smilingfaces88 from Spruce Grove, Alberta, Canada

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Use Prescription Bottles for Custom Paints

When I create a "custom" color with acrylic paint, I'll pour the "leftovers" into an empty, clean prescription bottle. Affix a white sticker on the cap and put a dollop of paint on it so you know what color is in the bottle.

By Laura from Long Beach, CA

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Use Hanging Wire Baskets for Household Organization

Tiered hanging wire baskets, the kind for storing fruits and vegetables, can be used in a child's room to organize toys or stuffed animals; in a closet for storing socks, belts and underwear; or in a bathroom for storing makeup, hair accessories, etc.

Source: My own tip

By Mom of 1 from Wilkesboro, NC

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Make Homemade Noodles In Your Bread Machine

I have RH so my hands aren't very good for doing some cooking. Yesterday my grandson and I were a bit under the weather so I decided to make some home made chicken noodle soup. There are some stores that have the home made type but I couldn't find any yesterday so I decided to make some using my bread machine. I can't knead any kind of dough because of my crippled hands. Anyway, I put everything for the noodles in the bread machine and set it on knead. It worked great. I have a hard time making cookies so so now I'm going to try that next. I love it when I can find dual uses for my kitchen appliances.

By Deebomb from Lexington, SC

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Use a Skillet for Faster Cooking

When cooking, try using a skillet instead of a pot or pan. A skillet puts a larger cooking surface in contact with your heat source. Food will cook faster, saving on your energy bills and saving your time.

By Peanut from Virginia

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Dear Webby's Joke of the Day

"Darling," said the young man to his new bride. "Now that we are married, do you think you will be able to live on my modest income?"

"Of course, dearest, no trouble," she answered. "But what will you live on?"

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Eliminating Diaper Pail Odor

Help me eliminate diaper pail odor without replacing the pail.

Shelly from Laurel, MT

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Herbs and Flowers That Grow Well in Shade

What herbs and flowers do well in shade?

Sharon from Austin, TX

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Nail Polish on Leather Furniture

How can I remove nail varnish from a leather sofa?

Janet

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Choosing a Bedspread Color with Maroon Walls

What color bedspread will look good with maroon walls and white trim on the windows?

Nanci

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My Dog Won't Stop Barking

My 5 month old Rough Collie won't stop barking when the neighbors go into their garden or when friends and family are in the house. It is starting to cause problems with the neighbors.

Vicky from Edinburgh, UK

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Trouble With Easy Pie Crust Recipes

I have tried all those 'easy' pie crust recipes. For the Marie Calendar recipe I followed it EXACTLY. The dough was refrigerated, warmed to room temp, pinch test was OK. The dough was too sticky, I added a little flour, then the dough falls apart. Any ideas?

Joseph from Orange County, Ca

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Perished Rubber Mat Stuck to Vinyl Floor

I used a rubber bathmat under the laundry sink. It worked well until I tried to pick it up. The rubber has perished and is now stuck to the floor! HELP! How do I get perished rubber off a vinyl floor? It's bad!

Kathryn from Wellington, New Zealand

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Planting an Apple Tree

I would like to plant an apple tree for my husband. He always talks about one that he used to get apples from when he was a kid. What is a good one to plant that you can eat apples right off the branch? Also, what is the upkeep of one? Getting rid of worms etc. He never wanted to plant one of our own because of bees. But we don't have any little kids anymore living at home.

Haley from Centreville, Md

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Wiring a Two Pole Breaker For a Generator

How do I wire a 20amp 2 pole breaker in my panel to be used for a generator connection? Feeding back into the panel.

Mike from Florida

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Is My Tomato Plant a Patio Plant?

My daughter gave me this tomato plant and put it on my porch. This plant has gone wild. I have tied it up. It is full of tomatoes and blooms everywhere. The tomatoes just keep coming. Can you tell me if this is a patio plant?

Mary from South Texas

Is My Tomato Plant a Patio Plant?

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Looking for Instructions for a Jersey Quilt

I am unable to locate instructions, to create a jersey quilt, out of fire dept. jersey shirts. Can you recommend a link of instructions?

Thank you, Laura

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Lining a Basket to Hold Flowers

I have a fairly large square wicker basket I want to put flowers in this spring. What can I line it with, to prevent water from damaging what ever I have it sitting on? Thanks for any help

Linda from Hartley, Iowa

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Removing Wax From Laminate Flooring

How do I remove spilled wax from laminate wood flooring? I read the posts about removing wax from hard wood floors, but am not sure if the same would apply to laminate flooring.

Dale from London, UK

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Using a Chinese Paper Lantern

What are some creative things that I can do with a Chinese paper lantern (the round kind)? I want to use it decoratively, but I don't want to use it as a light. Any ideas?

Jennifer

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Planning a Masquerade Birthday Party

I'm a girl from New York that's turning thirteen soon. The old movie party is childish, so I want to have a big party this year thats inexpensive. I will be able to invite around 40-50 people. If I wanted to do a masquerade ball where should it be? Please help! Gracias!

Faith from NY

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Easy, Do-It-Yourself Hairstyles

I need do-it-yourself, easy hairstyles? Does anybody have any?

Aliesha

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Nikko Blue Hydrangea Not Blooming

How do I get my Nikko Blue hydrangea to bloom? I planted it 3 years ago, and it has never bloomed. I planted one in full shade, and one in morning sun - partial shade. Hardiness Zone: 6a Nancy from Greenwood, IN

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Recipe for Robert Redford Cake

Can someone send me the recipe for the 'Robert Redford Cake'. Thank you all.

Rosalie from Port Orchard, WA

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Recipes That Don't Use Tomatoes

I am allergic to tomatoes. What can I use instead? I know I can use Alfredo sauce, but I would like ideas for soups, chili (especially), etc.

Kathy from Coatesville, PA

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Chicken Leg Quarter Crockpot Recipe

Chicken leg quarter recipes for my Crockpot.

Brandon from Charleston, SC

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Knife Marks on Corelle Plates

How do you remove gray metal marks made by knives while cutting meat on Corelle plates during meals ?

Mary from IA

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Ideas for Sunday School Brunch

My Sunday School has a brunch before class once a month. I am looking for some easy ideas of things to take to this brunch, preferably easy to make and easy to transport. Thanks for your help.

Linda from Missouri

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Scuff Marks On Patent Leather Shoes

Hi, I have a pair of beautiful black patent leather Mary Jane's, that unfortunately, now have noticeable white scuff marks on then. Anyone have any tips on how to get rid of these, without ruining the shine of the shoes? Can I even get rid of the white scuff marks?
Thanks!

Ingrid from Bergen

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What Happens To Discontinued Products At Target?

I'm looking for a discontinued baby quilt that I bought at Target. My daughter was born on 9/11/01 and we left her baby quilt at a hotel on our vacation. I contacted the hotel, but no luck finding it. I really need to replace it. It was pastel patchwork, with stars, moons, and hearts. Any ideas?

Linda H from Carter Lake, IA

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Crafting for Fun and Money!

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PRICARA RECALLS 25 mcg/hr DURAGESIC®

Raritan, NJ - February 12, 2008 - PriCara, Division of Ortho-McNeil-Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc. said today that all lots of 25 microgram/hour (mcg/hr) DURAGESIC (fentanyl transdermal system) CII patches sold by PriCara in the United States and all 25 mcg/hr fentanyl patches sold by Sandoz Inc. in the United States are being voluntarily recalled as a precaution from wholesalers and pharmacies. The recalled patches all have expiration dates on or before December 2009, and all are manufactured by ALZA Corporation, an affiliate of PriCara.

Sherwood Brands Announces Nationwide Recall of Pokémon Branded "Valentine Cards and Pops" Because They May Contain Metal Fragments

Rockville, MD -- February 14, 2008 - Sherwood Brands LLC is voluntarily recalling approximately 400,000 packages of Pokemon branded "Valentine Cards and Pops" (Item# 073964209109 and Item# 073964289804), because of reports that metal fragments were found in two lollipops purchased in Florida.

Nutri-Foods Recalls Organic Sesame Seeds Natural - Unhulled Because of

February 15, 2008 -- Nutri-Foods, Inc. (Nutri-Foods) of Royal Oak, Michigan, is recalling its .50 pound packages of Organic Sesame Seeds Natural - Unhulled due to possible salmonella contamination, an organism, which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain.

Actavis Recalls Certain Fentanyl Patches in the US as Precaution

Morristown, NJ -- February 17, 2008 -- Actavis Inc., the United States manufacturing and marketing division of the international generic pharmaceutical company Actavis Group hf, today announced that 14 lots of Fentanyl transdermal system CII patches sold in the United States by Actavis' subsidiary Actavis South Atlantic LLC are being voluntarily recalled from wholesalers and pharmacies as a precaution.

Mission City Press Recalls Girl's Bracelet Sets Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

Hazard: Surface paint on the pearl white beads of the bracelet, contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.

Mission City Press Recalls Girl's Bracelet Sets Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

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