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With all this hot weather, be sure to drink lots of water. Also, check up on your elderly friends and relatives. They are the most at risk during a heat wave.
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Trixie is a 2 year old female Papillion. I bought her from a breeder in Kansas when she was 9 weeks old. She LOVES to play, especially fetch sticks and jump over our horse jumps we have set up in our yard. She would make a great agility dog!
Debbie Clark - Tallahassee, FL
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Homemade Winter Scarves That Look Like New Mall Merchandise
You can find these large attractive plaid print fabrics at either fabric stores (of course) or Walmart and with only one yard of fabric, you can make a gorgeous and warm winter scarf! Just buy one yard of your chosen flannel fabric and get an inexpensive scarf pattern. It only involves sewing in a straight line. They look great with any coordinating coat, keep you warm on cold days and everyone thinks you purchased it new at the high end store at the mall. Unbeatable!
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Three-Leaf Clover Pencil Holder
By Teri Clark
Nothing sparks a child's imagination like a toilet paper tube. I've seen kids use them for telescopes and binoculars, to roll marbles through, to use as wands, and much more. The most creative use I've found, however, is to turn them into something extremely useful - a pencil holder!
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Worf
Worf has made his own amusement park. He likes to hang his leg through the holes and give himself a push!
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Today's Tips
Tips to consider when you go shopping. Post your ideas.
After You Buy, Look for a Lower Price
When you buy an item don't use it right away. Wait a week or so because in a week the item will be cheaper and you can take it back to get the discounted price!
By Mareshah Chappell
Shopping at Discount Stores
When you need food and are on a low income, try shopping at a Dollar Store, Cost U Less, or other discount stores.
By Ginger Morris
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Take your pets on a walk every day even if it is just around the block. Not only will you benefit from the exercise, your pet will too.
By Ginger Morris
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Avoid Going Over Your Credit Limit
When paying your bills, always write your available credit on a list, so when you go shopping you will not go over your credit limit and be charged a fee.
By Ginger Morris
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Ingredients:
Mix together and put in spray bottle Spray onto a cloth and dust away! I have tried this and really does work.
By Carol
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When I'm getting ready to knit or crochet something I take a small coffee can and put a hole in the lid, drop my ball of yarn in and feed the loose end through the hole before casting on my stitches.
This keeps the yarn from tangling up while working on my project.
By Julie
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Tips and ideas to add value to your home. Post your ideas.
Homeowners can add value to their homes in many ways. One way could be, by adding on a home office, whether it be small or a whole room dedicated to it. Other ways, could be by adding a screened in porch, a sunroom or a deck. Redoing your lawn or windows. The possibilities are endless.
By Terri
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Adding Interest to Your Garden
Tips for adding interesting decor to your garden. Post your ideas.
Various accessories in your garden or lawn, can make it beautiful as well as interesting and be great conversation pieces. Some example are concrete statues or fountains, decorative or homemade stepping stones, colored gazing balls reflecting the surroundings, an old child's wagon or bicycle with a basket (which could hold potted plants). Pieces of old machinery from years past can accentuate, as well. Just use your imagination.
By Terri
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For dry hair, a solution is as close as your refrigerator. Get that jar of mayonnaise and spread it over your hair until thoroughly saturated. Wrap a towel around your head and leave mayonnaise on for 1/2 hour. Wash until all signs of the mayo are gone. Your hair will be clean and shiny.
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I have found that by making my own baby wipes we save a ton! They also seem to be stronger than the store bought.
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I am in the process of finally moving my bedroom to the lower level of my home (kids are getting older). I am going with an Adirondack Log Cabin look. I have been collecting things over the years for the project. I am now ready to start painting. I have 1 huge garden window, 1 picture window, and 4 other big windows plus a fireplace with brick all the way up to the ceiling in the middle of the 4 side windows. So I have a lot of windows to cover.
I would like to make or purchase wooden window shutters that will bi-fold when opening or closing. I would love any input that someone could give me, I'm stumped on this one. I'd like to make them. I've had no luck trying to find them online, at least not what I'm looking for, or I'm not looking in the right place.
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Lynn from CT
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I am trying to find a way to use pastels to draw designs onto shirts without it washing out. I have seen this somewhere and love the results, but I'm not sure how to go about it. Any suggestions?
Holly
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Warner Basics Pattern BTX 4021
I needs some discontinued wallpaper - the manufacturer doesn't have any stock and neither do any of the online stores that I've contacted. Looking for Warner Basics pattern BTX 4021
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Paint For Drawing Designs on Shirts
I'm trying to find a way to paint designs onto shirts. I have tried paint pens, which soak through, and I don't want to use fabric paint because I want it to lay flat on the shirt. I also want a paint that will not be stiff. Any suggestions?
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What is the secret recipe or tip to making good burritos?
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Dan
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I am looking into a buying a used treadmill. I am wondering which brands are quality brands. What should I be looking for?
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I am going to a wedding in august. It will be hot, the church has no air conditioning. I have 2 questions and I would really appreciate any help.
First, what can I eat that will not make my feet swollen before the wedding? I know that sounds strange but i have sandals and I noticed the last time I wore them my feet were swollen. I know the heat makes it worse but i am sure it also has to do with what I ingest. Any ideas?
My second question is how do I make these sandals shiny without buying shoe polish? They are leather and have kind of a shine to them but i would think there would be a way to make them shinier. Maybe floor polish?
Sandy
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Has anyone heard of this and have any suggestions? My dishwasher is getting full of ants. When I open in the morning, it will be full of ants. I run a small amount of hot water in it and then drain. How are they getting in and how can I stop them?
CJ'S Mom
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Do any readers know how to get rid of digger wasp nests inexpensively? I have a couple of their nest holes in my front lawn, and I have not been able to find a method that is successful in getting rid of them. They are very aggressive when I am out mowing the lawn, and I am afraid that I or someone coming up the walkway is going to get stung. Please help!
Thank you!
Tori
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My son got diesel all over his jeans this afternoon. I have washed them twice but the odor is till there. Can anyone tell me what to use to ge the odor out?
CHL in MS
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I am looking for a yarn winder from Lee Wards. Anyone know of a web site where I can find one?
Kitty
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My son spilled El Paso Chunky Salsa on my white berber carpet. We have tried commercial cleaners but nothing is working.
Debbie
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Passage East, by Three Sisters Manuf, #PG6909
I am searching for double roll of wallpaper, PG6909, by York wallpaper. The book is Passage East, by Three Sisters Manuf. Monkeys on red.
artisticways
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Kitchen With Red Sink and Floors
We have a beautiful "deep red" sink. The floor is a kinda reddish Pergo flooring. Everything else is white. What colors would go good with this, where, etc.? Any help would be appreciated and thank you all! I Love "thriftyFun" emails!
Trish, Arizona
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Does anyone have some home remedies for removing warts. I have noticed a few tiny ones on my hands.
Melissa Perez
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I have water accumulating in my clothes dryer. Has anyone had this problem before? I cannot imagine where this water is coming from. I have to dry my dryer before each use. Thank you for any help. God Bless.
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