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It's me, a bride:) on the most important day of my life.
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Silverware Wind Chimes
By Shauna Smith Duty
When those darling little birds peck gaping wounds in your tomatoes, consider adding wind chimes to your garden décor. A creative and fun alternative to store bought chimes is a homemade creation that will become a conversation piece. Using old silverware and some string, you can make a set of loud wind chimes that are whimsical and practical. And what better location for silverware wind chimes than in the garden, where your food originates?
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To make your garden green and flowery with colours of deep red or maroon or cream. Buy seeds of all varieties of nasturtium and plant them in combination in a 30" basket. Hanging basket...
Put 6 seeds per basket and then see the results in summer. In the picture is one of the flowers. This is the first bloom of this summer in my basket.
By Zaufishan Haque
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My son Char's cat, Pixie, doing one of the things she does best:resting on a basket of clothes. She is 9 years old, but a small mixed Russian blue that we got from the local animal shelter. One of her favorite things to do is chase shadows on the wall!
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Today's Tips
I do not throw out scraps from gifts, packaging, etc. I save them in a craft bin for the kids to used the recycled matter to make things. I serves a dual purpose. I help save waste and money by recycling and reusing.
By MaryBeth Isaac
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We use mousetraps to keep squirrels, rabbits and cats from ruining our garden. The noise scares them without hurting them so that they don't return.
By Pat Krasnowski
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Tires expire! Check the date on your tires before you buy. Old tires fall apart causing rollovers and death. Make sure your new tires are still within their expiration date. Our lives are at stake.
I used to buy old tires but since I have seen the sad facts, old tires do cause wrecks. I no longer buy old tires for my vehicles. The risk is too great for me.
By Jill
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Getting the Most Out of Garlic
To get the full flavor of garlic without wasting the oils, when chopped or crushed, is to put the peeled, whole clove, into your sauces, and let simmer until soft (about 1/2 hour). Then mash the clove of garlic with a fork on the edge of the pot. Stir and continue to simmer. This tip was handed down from my Great Aunt.
By Glenda
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Keep Gloves Handy in the Garden
I often pass by my garden, and have found that I consistently pull little weeds out from the soil. Then I have to spend a few minutes trying to get the dirt out from under my fingernails. Now I leave an extra old pair of gardening gloves outside, right by the garden.
By Kat McCrae
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Keeping Table Top Water Fountains Cleaning
I have a table top water fountain which I love. To keep it clean, and the water fresh, I add some vinegar every time I add more water to it. My cats also love to drink from this, so it also benefits the cats, since vinegar helps to cut down on the flea problem as well!
By Michelle
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Starting a Garden with Cuttings from Friends and Family
A nice thing about gardening is getting plant clippings from friends and relatives. Especially plants that bloom year after year and even long after some family members are no longer living, you'll still have something to remember them by.
By Terri
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On a fluke, I picked up a frisbee in the yard and used it to distribute mulch from the bag and haven't used anything since. It gives enough leverage to spread the right amount around each plant and sure beats trying to pick the bag up and control the amount you pour out.
By Bekkicat
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Day Vacations - Have Fun and Save Money
Mini vacations are fun and can save you money. This means you plan a special day which brings you back to your home at night to save on the hotel rate.
I announced to my husband 1 week in advance that I was going to kidnap him for a special day. I asked him to be home from work by noon on Friday (weekend is fine too but more crowded. I am a teacher so can take advantage of off times.) I had a nice lunch prepared before we left, cooler with drinks and goodies to go, and all we needed for the day. It was interesting that for 3 days he was telling co-workers that he was being taken away for the day. The kids helped plan the day.
So where did we go? We live 30 min. from the Atlantic ocean. $3. for the park entrance fee and then stopped at a local restaurant for seafood on the way home. It would have been cheaper to come home for dinner or have it packed in the cooler but my husband loves eating out and I rarely let him go to restaurants.
Because we eat out so infrequently, this was special yet the cost of the day was cheaper than a hotel for the night.
I was amazed that the kids and my husband thanked me for a great day. Next week we plan another day; half the fun is anticipation of the surprise. Be creative and take advantage of almost free events, packing your own food, and your creativity.
By Sue
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Tips to help kids use glue when crafting. Post your ideas.
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If you're new to gardening and don't know how to start, the best idea is to visit someone else's garden and ask how they do it. Most will be delighted to share in how to prepare your own masterpiece!
By Terri
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Stacking a Three Tier Wedding Cake
Could you give me instructions on how to stack a three tier wedding cake? I am making it for my daughter.
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Olwyn Blake
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Tips for grilling hamburgers. Post your ideas.
While grilling hamburgers, poke a hole through the middle before putting on the grill. The hole will close during cooking and you won't have to worry about the middle being cooked.
By KELLY PATRONSKI
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I have a pair of off-white linen shoes that I have worn for several seasons without them needing cleaned. Now they need to be cleaned and I don't have any idea what to use at home. Any suggestions?
JJ from Newport News
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Patterns for Crafts Made Out of Beads
I am looking for crafts patterns to make things out of beads. Wind chimes and anything else.
Myrtle
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I am hoping that one of you cooking and baking enthusiasts has a recipe for 1-2-3-4 Pound Cake. My 84-yr. old father-in-law now lives with us, and has mentioned this particular treat from years. I'd love to be able to make it for him.
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Jill P.
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I have read recently that "Aloe Vera Gel" can be used by diabetics to lower sugar numbers. I have some aloe vera plants. I am wondering about a recipe and/or directions to utilize these plants for medicinal use.
Holly-Jean
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I am looking for patterns for making beaded boquets or flower stems.
Mary
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Stains From Public Washing Machine
I did a load of laundry last night (in the public machine in my buiding), and my clothes came out with a lot of nasty black stains. These stains smelled exactly like fuel oil. I rubbed in tide and washed them again (this time in a public machine), it didn't phase them.
Long story short I took them to the dry cleaner, and they just returned them without any improvement. Does any one have a suggestions, or are they a write off after a wash and drycleaning cycle?
Wilson
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Can sneakers be painted and still be worn, and if so, what type of paint? The mules I love, one yellow and one white pair have uppers which are made from a heavy fabric. I'm rough on them with all the gardening I do. I'm sorry I did not keep them for good. I have foot problems and these are perfect for me. I've washed them by hand and by machine and I still cannot get them clean enough to wear out. So I figure there might be some kind of paint one can use on heavy fabric. Any suggestions at all will be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
Joan in CT
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Removing Eggs From a Cars Finish
I have a 1998 Ford Mustang that had eggs thrown on it last night. Please tell me how to remove the eggs and restore the car back to it's original luster without runining the paint. We have washed it with soap and water and with a high pressure car wash hose.
Mike
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Birthday Present Ideas For My Mom
My mom's B-day is very soon and I have no idea what to get her. Also, I don't really have any money. I ALREADY HAVE A CARD , but I realy want to get something more. I wish I could make something that's doesn't take much time, money and is easy to make.
My mom's Birthday is on 9th of July, so please help...
Mayah, 12
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Husband Won't Consent To Divorce
My husband won't cosent to a divorce, we have been seperated for 6 months. I have moved on because of his cheating, he doesn't want a divorce and won't stop seeing the other woman. What can I do? The divorce legal costs are more than I can afford. I don't want to lose my kids or the home we own.
Princess from Kitwe
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Game Ideas For a Quilting Group Party
I am having a party for my quilting group at Church. It is in my home and I have the menu planned but need help in a game or some sort of entertaining idea that would be enjoyed by all. Thanks so much for your ideas.
Sandy L
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I had orange pollen rubbed into my rug by my 2yr old son. I don't know how to remove it, I have used some carpet spray cleaners but it has not come out. Can anyone help me?
Sameya
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I was wanting to know if anyone out there knows of any good diet pills on the market. I would like to try some to help me shed a few extra pounds. Thanks and I apprecitae your help and time.
Teresa
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Keeping Animals Out of Your Garbage Can
How can I keep animals from upending my garbage pail all over my lawn? I have put bungy cords on lids with heavy rocks on top! Short of building a box large enought to hold cans, I'm stymied.
Poopsey
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70th Birthday Party in Las Vegas
I need some ideas for a 70th Birthday Party. The birthday girl is my mother-in-law, who wanted the family to gather in Las Vegas (her favorite city on the face of the earth) to celebrate. Accomodations have been arranged for the attendees, but what will we do when we get there other than gather for a birthday dinner? She does not want any gifts...
I thought of presenting a souvenir journal with photographs and words of encouragement from family members, but no one has cooperated so far. Any other ideas out there? I'd really appreciate your help.
Maxine in Los Angeles
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Does anyone have any name or web addresses of companies that offer "Get Paid To Drive" services. Where does one go to find these places?
Shawnda
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