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Today's Photo Contest Entries
Hi, my name is Rocky and I am a 16 month old Jack Russell Terrier. When this picture was taken,I was only 8 weeks old. My mommy got me for my daddy for his birthday on December 20th.This was my outfit to wear for Christmas. I love kids and I also love to have fun by playing frisbee with my daddy. I also love to go on long walks to the beach.
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New Use For An Entertainment Center
Is your entertainment center too small for your new BIG TV - recycle it to your computer room. Makes a great place for storing all those computer CDs, supplies, FAX, printer, etc. Keeps everything neat and organized.
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Alphabetically file food categories in a small index card size box, using color tabbed dividers. Example/Breads, Beverages, Canned Goods, Dairy. I also store store coupons in back and clean out the expired coupons once every month.
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Saving Money Going To The Movies
Money saving tips for going to the movies. Post your ideas.
Go to movies during matinee hours to save on admission prices, or wait a few weeks until you can rent a video to save even more.
By cynthia conley
Editor's Note: In our area, the matinee prices continue to get closer to the normal prices. I think there is only a dollor difference between regular and matinee prices right now. Still worth the savings but not like it used to be.
The cheapest way to see a movie in a theatre is to find a discount theatre. They usually play movies that are about a month past their prime and charge between 1 and 4 dollars.
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Dollhouse Furniture Made From Popsicle Sticks
I was running out of ideas on miniature furniture to make for a dollhouse when I came across this idea. Look in a Log Cabin book or magazine for pictures of furniture and log cabins. You can duplicate it using popsicle sticks, a glue gun and pruning shears to easily cut the sticks in half.
Another place to look for ideas is a book on how to build wood furniture with step by step illustrations. It has opened up a whole new world on making dollhouse furniture and even landscapes for the outside of the dollhouse. Popsicle sticks are just like miniature 2x4's and the possibilities are endless.
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Remove Condensation from Car Windows
Keep a clean blackboard eraser inside your glove compartment and erase condensation when it fogs up your windshield or glass doors. Works like a charm!
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Tips and ideas for making your own dog toys. Post your ideas.
Homemade Doggy Toy
Take old beat up towels, cut them into thin strips. Braid the strips together into one long rope. Tie a knot on each end. Now you have a homemade Doggy toy!
By RRementer2003
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Remove Musty Odors from Vacuum Cleaners
Put 4 or 5 drops of your favorite essential oil in your vacuum cleaner bag to release a fresh clean scent in the air. Some good scents to try are peppermint, orange or lemon citrus, sandalwood and lavender.
This also acts as aromatherapy for example, peppermint perks you up, lavender has a calming soothing effect and citrus makes the air fruity and crisp. My co-workers love when I vacuum the office, so much in fact they want to choose the fragrance of the week :)
By shedrivesz
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Saving on Dog Treats When Training
When you buy soft dog treats, such as jerky or sausage type, tear them into smaller pieces. You can give just one tidbit as a training treat or plain old reward. Most dogs don't need the extra calories of an entire treat, and this way, you spend more time with your dog, too. It's all about the love!
By zballoongirl
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Celery Tops Instead of Parsley
Instead of parsley, use those leafy celery tops to add flavor and color to a salad. Why throw away the celery tops and then purchase parsley? Wash the leaves, chop them fine, and sprinkle on top of any salad.
By zballoongirl
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Do you have an extra clock in your home? Place it near the phone. Just watching the minutes tick away will remind you to keep those long distance conversations short! An extra kitchen timer will do the same trick, and you can even set it to go off in five minutes.
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Tips for getting the most out of thrift store shopping. Post your ideas.
Shopping at Goodwill
I go to the Goodwill on one-half off days (holidays or first Saturday of the month), as it makes my dollars go farther. I pick up things for my five grandchildren and others I know that are living on a minimum wage income. This way we all win--Goodwill, my family, friends, the people who donate to Goodwill, and myself, as I am helping others.
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Tips for saving money on paper towels. Post your ideas!
My husband was using paper towels galore! Usually, it was just to wipe up a few drops of water on the counter, or to wipe his hands. To slow down this waste of money, I moved the paper towel holder to another location, and tore some into quarters. I placed the quartered paper towels where he is used to reaching for a whole paper towel. It works great, and my DH can still grab something quick to clean up.
By zballoongirl
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Tips for saving money on car repairs. Post your ideas.
One way to possibly save on some car repairs is to check with your local high school and see if they have any type of automobile class. Many are willing to do the repairs if you are willing to pay for the parts.
By Robin
Editor's Note: Vocational Technical Schools are also good for repairs.
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Tips to help you at the grocery store. Post your ideas.
Shopping Without the Family
The next time you need to go shopping, I would suggest that you go alone. Children and even men are known to grab extra things that you don't need into the cart.
By Robin
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Lots of animal shelters and humane societies offer special programs like discounted spay/neuter programs and sometimes even a pet food program as well. Some even help with vaccinations.
By Robin
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Saving on Postage
One way I save money is on postage. I deliver all the bills that I can or else have them automatically deducted from my checking account each month. This saves a lot and with the possibility of a price hike again on stamps in 2006, it's a good habit to have. You can also pay bills over the phone and online. Just be sure it's very secure. I pay for very few bills by mail anymore.
By Robin
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Blend together until finely mixed: 2 cup all purpose flour, 2 cup brown sugar, and stick of margarine. Reserve 3/4 cup crumb mixture for topping. Add balance of flour mixed with soda, salt, and cinnamon. Add buttermilk, vanilla, and egg; do not over mix. Place in buttered 9x13 inch pan; sprinkle on topping. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.
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Mix dry ingredients. Make 4 wells in the dry ingredients. Into the wells put the vinegar, vanilla, oil, and water. Mix well. Use 9x13 inch pan; bake at 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes.
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Add boiling water to oatmeal. Let stand 10 minutes. Add brown sugar, white sugar, vanilla, and margarine. Stir until margarine is melted. Beat in eggs. Add flour, cocoa, soda, and salt to mixture. Stir in 3/4 cup chocolate chips. Pour batter into greased and floured 9x13 inch pan. Sprinkle nuts and remaining 3/4 cup chips on top. Bake 40 minutes at 350 degrees.
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Cream butter. Add brown sugar, cream thoroughly. Add beaten egg, salt, vanilla, then buttermilk alternately with flour and soda. Add rhubarb. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes. Before baking, put 1/2 cup sugar and teaspoon of cinnamon on top. Good with ice cream, Cool Whip, or plain.
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Cheap Ideas For A Wedding Rehearsal Dinner
My son is getting married next month, not much time to save any money. I need some advice on cheap ideas for a wedding rehearsal dinner since we are broke. And any other advice what the groom's parents are suppose to do towards helping on the wedding plans. Thank you for any advice! I'm going nuts!
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Perhaps someone with some medical knowledge may be able to answer this. My feet have started sweating in the past year irregardless of the temperatures.
I am past 60, post-menapausal and in relatively good health. I have never had this problem before, but now find I have to change socks several times a day. There is no foot odor but my socks, regardless of the weight or style of the socks, are damp.
I do wear only SAS shoes but have several pairs I alternate between. Even when I wear sandals with a pair of socks, the socks get damp. What gives here or more precisely, what am I doing wrong?
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I have access to a lot of inexpensive used t-shirts and I was wondering if anyone has any craft ideas. I can't crochet but I guess I could learn. I was thinking maybe rugs or something that would take advantage of the myriad colors I'll have available.
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I have linoleum throughout my house (great with my pets!). What is the best way to keep clean/mop, etc. Any tips appreciated!
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Removing Crazy Glue from Leather
I spilled crazy glue on the lapel of my black leather jacket, oil will not work, it will ruin leather. nail polish will not work, any other ideas? - Kim
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Thank you for answering my last question, you were really a great help. If i may bother everyone one more time about my pit bull pup. I am trying to leash train him, but when I start I always hold it above his head so he can't see it. But somehow he still manages to roll around and bite it (I think he thinks it's a toy). Should I spank him? And also he has a problem with biting clothes and growling! I just do not know what to do exactly with him. Please answer my questions again. Thanks,
Michael From Carolina
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I just got salad dressing (grease) on a very expensive Valentino suede skirt. Does anyone know what can take grease out of suede? Do I go to a drycleaner? I'm terribly afraid of putting any chemical solution on the front of this skirt.
Please help, someone.
Melissa from PA
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Baby Shower Games, Decorating and Food Ideas
I was wondering if anyone could please help me with some decorating, games, and food ideas? It will be a baby shower on a budget. This is a first for me and I'm lost.
Thanks, Ruth
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Preventing Leather Belts From Bleeding
Does anybody have a suggestion regarding how to treat a new leather belt so that it won't bleed on a sweaty waste band? My husband is an avid golfer in Florida, his belts ruin so many of his light colored shorts. Thanks for any advice.
Lisa
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I am going to make gifts, and would like to have pretty glass atomizer bottles. Could you please tell me where I could purchase these? Thanks!
Alleen From Indiana
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Color Fading After Washing With Tide With Bleach Alternative
Some of my colored garments got faded in places after washing as if some bleach or other chemical spilled on them. I use Tide with Bleach Alternative and its supposed to be safe on colored garments too. Not all the garments that I laundered with those garments had this problem. This has happened 2-3 times and the garments which are affected are so bad that they cant be worn again. Can someone help?
Mann
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Some of my vinyl countertops are coming loose at the corners, and I'd like to glue them back in place. What's the best glue to use for this?
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How can I get the ring out of my toilets. I can not use bleach because I have a septic tank.
My water leaves a ring if we don't use the toilet for a few days. (In the bathrooms we don't use daily)
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