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Be sure to look in the More Reading section for an article about freezing pies.
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Susan
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| Squeek the Cat
Squeek is 3 years old. We fell in love with this little guy at the humane society. He was 4 months old when we got him. Other than eating, he loves playing with his favorite toy, the ring that seals a gallon of milk and he also loves curling up in any available lap. I've given up buying expensive toys, kind of like a child prefering the box a toy came in! Squeek used to be terribly afraid of watermelons, he would growl and hiss at it from a distance, hairs on end, etc. Squeek likes bananas and sauerkraut! (these are very rare things we allow!) By Monica from Columbia, MO
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| Threading a Sewing Machine Needle
It will also help greatly if you clip the end of the thread with the scissors. By Harlean from Hot Springs, Arkansas Post Feedback: Click Here |
| Mimi (Chihuahua - Terrier)
Mimi is an 11 year old chihuahua - terrier mix. We got her from a lady selling puppies, Mimi was 8 weeks old when we got her. Her favorite thing is to go to the park and run around then go walking through the neighborhood. Mimi is very smart, sings if you ask her and knows around 100 or more words and commands. She's very attentive and loves little children. She has recently become a diabetic, but with her rx shots and special diet she is doing really well. If your dog is diabetic, please know with just some extra care they can have a long life. By Gayle from Queen Creek, AZ.
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| Coffee Can Snowman Craft Project
I spray painted an old coffee can with white spray paint then sponged white acrylic white paint for a textured look. I painted on black eyes, glued on a button nose and drew on a smile. Using a sponge, I dabbed on a touch of red paint for rosy cheeks. The hat and scarf were made from scrap fleece material. Sew or glue a seam on the hat and tie the top with a rubber band and cut in strips to the rubber band. If you want you can glue holly berries to the hat. I stuffed the inside with a present or cookies and gave as a gift. It can be used each year a decoration or passed on and refilled with whatever will fit. By Craftingblues from Lewistown, MT
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| Almost Free Boredom Busters
By Kelly Ann Butterbaugh In June the kids aren't bored yet; the thrill of summer vacation is still upon them. However, August is another story. Entertaining children isn't cheap, either. With movie prices at $6 or higher and gas soaring in its price per gallon, how can you keep the kids busy and your budget happy? Try these almost free activities. Summer ProgramsMost libraries and many churches offer summer programs for kids. Besides the typical summer reading programs and Vacation Bible School, they may offer exciting activities such as pj story times, sing-alongs, and craft sessions.Campfire NightHead to the great outdoors in your own backyard. Fire up the chiminea or the fire pit, or if you live in the country it might be the burn barrel. If these aren't already in your yard, create a fake fire with construction paper and place an electric lantern in the middle. (Be creative but safe in your "fire" creation.) Then, unroll the sleeping bags around your "fire" and feast upon s'mores, hot dogs, and popcorn. Have each person tell a story or check out a book of campfire stories from the library.Theme WeekInvest some time and creativity into "theme week." Have family members identify places of interest and focus each night's dinner and after dinner activities on that area. Monday could be Hawaii night with shish-ka-bobs and pineapple upside-down cake followed by a campy beach or exploding volcano movie. Make Tuesday a trip to Australia and roast shrimp on the barby before having a sack race like kangaroos.Resident ArtistGet out the sidewalk chalk and create a masterpiece in the driveway. Either create a family mural or have the kids invent a new game that involves a large game board. No driveway? Try a roll of butcher paper on the wall for a graffiti wall instead.Nature ABCPractice alphabet skills by having children find items of nature that begin with each letter of the alphabet. Use your own backyard or travel to a park to host your game. Encourage the children to draw or write down the items rather than collect them in order to preserve the flora. (Besides, bringing back a squirrel for S might be challenging!)Guest ChefsPut the kids in charge of preparing the week's meals (or just one meal if you're not too brave.) Draw a food pyramid for them to plan the elements of the meal, and then have them make the grocery list. With your supervision give them the responsibility of helping with the shopping and the preparation of the meal(s). No more complaining about dinner, and lots of educational value!Post Feedback: Click Here |
| Satisfaction Guaranteed
Most foods and over-the-counter medicines have "satisfaction guaranteed" printed on them. If you don't care for something, take it back to the store or call the toll-free number that is located on the package. Most of the time they will either refund your money or give you coupons for something else. Post Feedback: Click Here |
| Working in a Small Kitchen
Since I have a small kitchen, I sometimes run out of room. Earlier today, while I was bagging up warm popcorn into individual servings, I needed some room to put the bags as I finished each of them. I searched and found a tote bag and I put one of it's handles on the kitchen drawer knob, next to where I was standing, making the bag, gaping open. This worked out perfectly, as I was able to drop each sealed bag into the tote bag as I finished with it. It didn't take up what little space I had available on the counter and it was out of the way so it didn't get knocked off. Post Feedback: Click Here |
| Plastic Lids for Freezing Hamburgers
I save plastic lids from margarine or cottage cheese or the same size lids, and when making up hamburger patties (using a tupperware pattie form) I put a pattie on each lid, then top with another lid then another pattie. Freeze in a large plastic bag, when needing just a few patties at one time, it is very easy to separate and take what is needed. Post Feedback: Click Here |
| Reusing Resealable Plastic Bags
I wash and reuse all re-sealable plastic bags except the ones that contained meat. A big savings! Post Feedback: Click Here |
| A Magnet for Keeping Small Metal Items Together In My Purse
A few months ago, I accidently dropped a small magnet in my purse which sank to the bottom. When I fished around and found the magnet, it was attached to my nail clippers and all of the other small metal objects laying in the bottom of my purse like pins, paperclips, etc. I decided to leave it there so now I can find these small objects a lot easier. It also makes it easier to clean out my purse because all small objects come out in one piece. Post Feedback: Click Here |
| Dish Soap for Toilet Clogs
If your toilet is clogged and you can't find a plunger or a plumber; just squirt in some liquid dish detergent, wait 15 minutes, flush and it's on it's way! Post Feedback: Click Here |
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| Activities for a 2 Year Old's Birthday Party
My daughter is turning 2 on September, 15 and I don't know what activities to have for a 2 year old's birthday. Is a bounce house appropriate? Post Feedback: Click Here |
| Musty Smell on Stored Clothing
I am looking for way to remove the musty smell from clothing that has been in storage. Post Feedback: Click Here |
| Cutting Foam
I purchased a 3" foam cushion from a local craft store and want to cut some of it off. Has anyone done this? I would like to hear how. Post Feedback: Click Here |
| Cleaning Tile Floors
I just put in tile floors in both of our bathrooms. I am having a really hard time finding something to clean them. Each bath only has about 12 one foot tiles so I don't want to fix big mop bucket full of something. Any one have any inexpensive ideas? Post Feedback: Click Here |
| Homemade Fly Traps
We go through an awful lot of fly traps during the summer months with the animals. Does anyone have a homemade recipe for the liquid you put in a jug? Post Feedback: Click Here |
| Toys for an African Parrot
Has anyone give me some new ideas on how to entertain a cute African parrot. What can I give him to keep him occupied. He likes to destroy his toys and they are very expensive to buy. Any ideas for making safe homemade ones or what outside plants can he use for variety in his diet? Any suggestions will be appreciated. Post Feedback: Click Here |
| Quick and Inexpensive Wedding Decorations
My husbands aunt is getting married in 2 weeks and has not done any planning for decorations at the reception. I have been given the task. I need some ideas for quick and simple inexpensive decorations in lavendar in green that I can pull this together. We have about 40 tables to do as well as a banister, stage, wedding party table and cake/gift table. We can NOT use balloons of any sort. Thank you for your help! Post Feedback: Click Here |
| Gift in a Jar Recipes
Does anyone have any gift in a jar recipes or candy recipes for candies that will fit into a jar? I'm trying to find some inexpensive Christmas (and other time) gifts. I would also appreciate anything you could give me that could be for diabetics, whereas I have many family and friends that have to watch their sugar intake. I also have an aunt that is having her baby in Jan and would like to do something special for her. Post Feedback: Click Here |
| Preparing Okra for Freezing
I would like to know how to prepare sliced okra for freezing. Post Feedback: Click Here |
| Lip Gloss Stains - Grease Spots on Clothing
Does anyone know how to remove lipgloss (with wax) from colored cotton pants? Post Feedback: Click Here |
| iPod Nano Reviews
I am looking for feedback on the iPod Nano. Does anyone who owns one have any positive or negative experiences with it? Post Feedback: Click Here |
| Cleaning a Hand Blown Vase
I have a vase - hand blown - which was dusty when I opened the box it was shipped in. After I wiped it with a wet cloth (clean) it left the inside of the vase gray - when it is wet it looks perfect - when it dries it is gray. Can someone tell me how to restore it? I have attached an photo. Post Feedback: Click Here |
| New England Travel Tips
We are going to visit the North Eastern states in September and I would like to know of places of interest to visit. We are going to follow the fall colors starting from Maine. Post Feedback: Click Here |
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Freezing Pies
CHIFFONPrepare as usual. Freeze unwrapped (sitting level). Once frozen, place a paper plate upside down over the top and seal it in heavy-duty aluminum foil.Read More: Click Here |
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