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Here's a picture of the baby food jar "Christmas tree" my daughter made for my friends 80th birthday.
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Plug in and enjoy. I still have the one my daughter made over 15 years.
By Great Granny Vi
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This is Myatuk , he is a 7 year old Alaskan Malamute, that as you can see enjoys warmer climates as well. We got him as a 9 week old puppy and have spent many hours training each other. Like most mals he isn't into games and formal obedience but is very clever. His favorite thing is going for runs in the woods and stopping in the daisys for a rest.
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I have Dorothy original curtains. Some cover triple windows. When correcting mistakes and taking the bow off it leaves horrible wrinkles. Rather than taking them down and washing and ironing, I spray with fabric softener water and let hang for 1/2 day. Also after arranging I spray starch on ruffles and they stand out as if I have starched and ironed them.
Judi from NC
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Keep Reconstituted Dry Milk Handy
Always keep a quart of reconstituted non-fat dry milk product mixed up with water in the refrigerator, ready to use in cooking. Label clearly. Then you can save on having to use regular drinking milk for cooking purposes. Much more economical.
By Ronsan
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Animal Feed at Day Old Bread Store
Here is such a money saver you need people to share with! If you go to a day old bread store and ask if they have any "Animal Feed" racks of bread for sale. You can get an entire rack of bread, buns, rolls, snack cakes, tortilla's, chips, etc. for 5.00. If they say no, ask when the best time is to get one. They won't sell it for human consumption though.
By Julie
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Mike & Joan were having some problems at home & were giving each other the 'silent treatment'. But then Mike realized that he would need his wife to wake him up at 5 a.m. for an early morning drive with some pals to play golf.
Not wanting to be the first to break the silence (and lose the 'war'), he wrote on a piece of paper, "Please wake me at 5 a.m."
The next morning, Mike woke up, only to discover it was 9 o'clock & that his friends had left for the golf course without him. Furious, he was about to go and see why his wife didn't wake him, he noticed a piece of paper by the bed.
The paper said, "It's 5 a.m. Wake up."
By Terri H.
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Stay in a suite and you will be able to make meals and save money on restaurants.
By Denise Mower
Editor's Note: I usually get the cheapest room I can so I have more money for restaurants. :-)
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The kids love to eat those taco kits where everything is included but refuse to eat the taco sauce. I save all the packets and then when I make a pot of chili I toss them in. Gives it an extra kick!
By Michelle Draveski
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Put a thimble on your finger when you're pushing tacks into walls.
By Chell
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Unsightly stains in glass vases respond to soaking in a strong solution of hot vinegar. Finish by washing in hot soapy water.
By Chell
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Removing Wrinkles from Permanent Press Clothes
When permanent press articles of clothing have been overdone and are a mass of wrinkles from a too-hot dryer, wet a heavy towel, put it in the dryer with the wrinkled clothes and turn on the low or fluff setting.
By Chell
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A light vinegar rinse when you bathe the family dog will help control doggy odor.
By Chell
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Make a shopping list and stick to it. List your items in order of how they are stocked in the store. This will save time and money.
By Cindy Phillips
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At Easter when cutting fresh white flowers from the garden, I put food coloring in the vase of water. I get beautiful pastel flowers. Kids also enjoy doing this.
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If you drink a lot of coffee, you probably have a lot of coffee grounds. Here are some uses for those coffee grounds. Post your ideas.
Recycle Coffee Grounds
Recycle your used coffee grounds by sprinkling them around acid-loving plants, such as azaleas, laurels and rhododendron.
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I put 3 Tbsp. of cream rinse in a spray bottle when brushing my granddaughter's hair. If I come upon a tangle, I spray on for no more tangles!
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Tips for saving money on music (CDs, Tapes, etc.). Post your ideas.
Downloading Songs
Download only your favorite songs instead of buying the whole cd.
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Rebates, Medical History, Job Applications... Neatness Really Counts!
Whenever you fill out an application, a rebate, address an envelope or write down your medical history remember, someone has to read it and enter it into a computer. For addresses if possible, put a mailing label on so mistakes are minimized. If you write all or part of it then here are some suggestions:
1. Take the time to print carefully.
As one who has worked with typing in people's addresses, I assure you it makes a HUGE difference. Where I was, if it couldn't be read easily, the form got shuffled off to a problem file where a supervisor handled it, thus delaying the application.
2. Don't use city abbreviations.
Realize that the person reading may be in a different part of the country and abbreviations may not be obvious to them. The person typing in Vermont might not recognize "FT.W" as "Ft. Worth" Write "Wilmington," not "Wilm."
3. Always use the two letter abbreviation for your state.
The person typing in Oklahoma might forget if Maine is abbreviated "MA" or "ME" or if Arizona is "AR" or "AZ." The two-letter code is easier than if you write out the full name of your state.
4. Always include your zip code.
If a form comes in without it, it gets put in the problem file for someone else to figure out.
5. Be very careful when printing numbers.
Make it a clear 6. Make sure your 7 doesn't look like a 4, and your 1 doesn't look like a 7. A 5 can look like an S at the end of an address -- 773 S as in "south" vs. "7735"
6. Above all, print CAREFULLY.
It pays off to take an extra moment to write it carefully.
By coolchinchilla
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This tip is for families living on one income with school age children. We have a limited budget and every year the elementary school takes 2 sets of pictures for the parents to purchase. One in the fall and the other in the spring.
I've discovered that if you volunteer to help the photographers with the children, combing their hair, tying shoes, matching up the order forms with the correct child, etc. that the picture company gives the volunteers their child's picture package for free. Check with your school's PTA volunteer coordinator and the school's picture company to see if your school participates in this. It only is for a few hours twice a year, and it can save you up to $70.00 per school year!
By Kim
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Ingredients:
Directions:
De-bone and trim Iowa chops first. Put a slice of onion on top of chop then one or two slices green pepper. Wrap one or two slices of bacon around everything and secure with toothpicks. Grill until done (slowly.) Before taking off grill you can add a slice of cheese if desired.
By Robin
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Ingredients:
Directions:
Mix all ingredients together. Keep refrigerated.
By Robin
Editor's Note: If you want crispy corn chips, you might want to add them right before serving.
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Brown the hamburger, onion, garlic salt, salt, and pepper. Drain well and add the spaghetti sauce, tomato sauce, and oregano. Cook the noodles according to package directions and drain. Add the soup to the noodles. You can be real creative. Add 1 lb. browned sausage instead of all hamburger if you like. Add pepperoni, olives, or other pizza toppings. Layer in a casserole dish, alternating with the noodle-cheese soup mixture and the hamburger mixture. Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes. Remove and cover with mozzarella cheese. Bake uncovered until cheese melts.
By Robin
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Brown hamburger, add chopped onions; drain grease. Reduce heat, add soup and 1/2 can of milk. Prepare pitas according to directions. Cut pita in half and line with a slice of cheese. Spoon meat mixture on top of cheese and place filled pita in casserole dish or other ovenproof pan. Cover and bake 15-20 minutes at 275-300 degrees F. Garnish with sour cream, black olives, chives, etc. Versatile: can use cubed roast beef, turkey, or chicken. Inexpensive, quick and tastes great!
By Robin
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Diatomaceous Earth For Termites
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Ellen
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I am in a panic... well, not quite, but pretty soon if I don't find what I need.
I am making a formal dress for my 15 year old for her "school formal". I bought a Simplicity Pattern 5238. The dress C is a 1950's style strapless bodice, with a medium full skirt, all one piece. The problem I am having is finding the right material. I've found the material for the dress itself, but it has a sheer type black polka dot material overlay over the entire dress.
I've looked everywhere in Western Australia for the material but can't find it here. I am in the process of searching fabric stores in other states, but it's not easy. Trying to describe what we want over the phone isn't easy either. I've decided to "let my fingers do the walking" as the Yellow Pages ad says...lol A lot cheaper than driving around all day like I did one day and found absolutely nothing.
It has to be sheer enough to show the colour of the dress fabric underneath, but must have a polka dot or some sort of stylish patterned tulle or sheer organza... but it can't be stretch.
I'm so determined that she will get this dress that I'm even prepared to find the fabric in the US if I have to.... She had her heart set on this dress and I don't want to disappoint her. I can make it so much cheaper by doing it myself.
Bev
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Keeping Mildew From Coming Back
I would like to know how to keep mildew from forming on my walls, especially in the winter time. It really makes a mess, and it's hard to clean as well, especially behind the beds and dresser. Is there anything I can do to keep it from coming back next year?
Thanks for any help you can give me.
Teresa from Va.
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I need help getting rid of mold and mildew from the foam rubber in the seat of a truck. I have tried amonia water, sunshine and fabreeze. I can't drive truck, the smell makes us sick.
Judi
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I can buy stepping stones from my local garden store but not only are they expensive, but they are either boring or don't have the designs that I want.
I've seen some fantastic designs on a search I did on the internet, using footprints and a scripture verse, but my question is, how can I make a mould when I don't even have a template to begin with?
Once, years ago, when we built our first house, the manufacturer of large, stamped square concrete slabs, went bankrupt, interupting the production of them. We were buying them little by little. They had a design of a Roman cartwheel and when 4 of them were put together it formed a complete wheel.
Anyway, my hubby decided if we were to finish it he would have to make them himself. He brushed one with engine oil, and made some wooden forms to go around it, making sure the forms were raised higher than the slab. He then make a batch of concrete up, and spread it over the slab... He then was able to make a mould of that design.
However, I don't have a design to go by and I don't want it to look like scratches in the concrete.
Does anyone have any idea of how I could do this. The footprint side of it is pretty easy.. I'll get my 10 y.o. to make her mark... she'll love it... but it's the writing that will be harder. If I'm making a mould, would I have to reverse the writing, so that when I make the mould, it will be the right way around?
This is all too confusing for my brain...lol
We have just landscaped our front garden and we are not having any lawn at all... Just mulch and plants, with some sort of stepping stones in the middle. I don't want to use wooden stepping stones, because my area is prone to termites and I don't want them anywhere near my house. Treated pine isn't good either, as I have planted some strawberry plants out the front.
Any ideas would be great. Thanks
Bev in Australia
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I have all these tiny pimples and bumps on my forehead and around my eyebrows! I've tried almost everything but they just won't go away. So can anyone PLEASE help me? I'm desperate! and I'm only ten!
Katrina^_~
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How Do you clean a large area rug?
I have a large area rug in my living room and it needs to be cleaned. But I don't know how to do it. I need some help. If anyone has any advice, please post it. Thanks
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Family Feud - Dog and Cat Fighting
I have many animals. Two of these animals cannot get along very well, my dog (a Lhasa Apso mixed w/ Scottish Terrier and Jack Russel Terrier, 4 years old) Misty and my cat (long haired marmalade tabby 9 years old) Butterpatch.
As for Misty, well, she tends to chase my cat outdoors while indoors she is as harmless as ever. Butterpatch does not like Misty at all and has every bit of power over her--yet he does not use it.
Does anyone know how to stop them from fighting?
We have had a few dogs before Misty, one was Sophie (a German Sheperd and ???) who was young and always chewing things. Luckily, none of those things was Butterpatch, but one happened to be my little Rooster Chicken named Sunny. We had five chickens, 2 roosters and 3 hens--Sunny was eaten before he could see his permanent home. Another dog was the most recent, Hank. He was a Border Collie/Pointer/Lab. He loved to lick and bark--and bite. Fortunately, they were only friendly bites and any bite he issued was NOT to my cat. He was virtually unharmed.
Thanks so much,
Natalia--Austria-Colorado
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Ideas for School Dance with a Moonlight Theme
I am part of the Eighth grade social committee and the eighth grade has voted on the theme and they have decided to have a Moonlight theme. if anyone has any ideas that we could use please post them. Those ideas will be greatly appreciated. Thank you! Courtney - Maine
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'I Didn't Know These Are Slowly Destroying My Scrapbooks!'
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Once you spend your precious time and energy creating a scrapbook, make sure it lasts! There are a few simple things you can easily do to ensure that your scrapbooks look just as good as the day you finished them, for years to come.
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