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More Rocky (Jack Russell Terrier)
This is the second photo I am sending in of my litte Jack Russell Terrier, Rocky. In this one, he is 14 months old. He is a very smart and lovable little dog. He loves to have fun and is a joy to have around. We are never bored because he keeps us laughing and entertained all the time. He likes to watch other dogs on television. He gets quite excited when he sees dogs of the same breed as himself.
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I've been gardening, seems like forever. My best 'creation' was laying a soaker hose along the growing rows, then cover the garden with newspapers. They must be 8-10 sheets deep to keep out the weeds. During the winter, we count the weekly paper out and staple the corners to keep them separate. That gave me an idea. so now when I lay the papers in the garden, I staple them together. They don't fly around and 'repairs' are easy.
When it's planting time, I just cut the place I wish to plant and there ya go. These pics were taken a couple of years ago when we had very little rain. I ran the soakers very little and in August which was the worst here, I was even giving lettuce and mesculun mix to my neighbors.
In one pic I believe you can see the umbrella which I use along with a sheet to shade the lettuce area when it gets hot. My neighbor gave me rav compliments when I showed up with my 'extra' for her, and she had a very important dinner meeting for her husbands clients. They all asked where she had gotten such wonderful greens for the salad. That compliment alone made my year! Also? those newspapers compost down, just need some grass clippings to help. Easy way to do it all.
Feed the garden, save water, lessen the weeding, keeps your feet clean when it's muddy too!. Happy gardening!!
By kathy
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Today's Tips
Baking Soda and Dawn For Clothing Stains
A great way to remove stains from your clothes is to mix baking soda and Dawn liquid dishwashing soap (blue liquid) into a paste. Brush it into the stain and let set. The amount of time you let it set depends on the severity of stain. This is especially good for grease stains in modern day materials. Leave the paste in and wash clothes as usual, 99.9% of the time everything is removed and the outfit is like new.
By Shirley
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Rice Krispie Treats Tips and Recipes
Tips and recipes for making Rice Krispie Treats. Post your ideas.
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Tips for making iced tea. Post your ideas.
When making iced tea, add a pinch of baking soda to hot water to make it less bitter and that way you use less sugar to sweeten it.
By Dee
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Funny pet story: The bunny and the parrot pellets.
Bunnies will eat anything. Tonight I was getting ready to put the parrot in his cage for the night. I always give him fresh water and pellets at night. I put his dish on the coffee table and picked up the supply of parrot pellets. The bunny jumped on the coffee table. She landed on the parrot's dish and fell back on the floor. (Bunnies are good at jumping but not as gracefully as a cat at that height.)
Anyway, the bunny knocked the parrot pellets all over the floor. She was THRILLED. She started to gobble up as many as she could. At the same time I was trying to pick the pellets up off the carpet as quickly as I could to keep the bunny from eating them. It was quite the race, but I think she won.
Pretty clever bunny, I'd say. ;-) If she had only jumped on the coffee table, she'd have gotten only a few bites because I would have taken the pellets away. As it was all dumped all over the floor, she had time to eat quite a few more. Bunny was a happy bunny.
By coolchinchilla
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Bob was having trouble getting to sleep at night. He went to see his doctor, who prescribed some extra strong, sleeping pills. Sunday night Bob took the pills, slept well and was awake before he heard the alarm. He took his time getting to the office, strolled in and said to the boss. "I didn't have a bit of trouble getting up this morning."
"That's fine," roared the boss, "but where were you Monday & Tuesday?"
By Terri
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Ideas for Rainy Spring Days with the Kids
On those rainy spring days when the kids are complaining of being bored have them do a scavenger hunt in the house! You can have them find any number of things and it will keep them busy as well as helping them have a little fun!
By Robin
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Tips for starting seedlings to plant. Post your ideas.
Easy Method of Growing Seedlings
Take a bag of dirt, flatten it out. cut openings where you will plant the seeds, water and plant seeds. I find that I am probably pulling up seedlings along with weeds when I plant directly in the garden. This way, you are less likely to do that because this method isn't going to have any weed seeds commingled with the seeds.
By Holly
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Keeping in Touch with the Relatives With Video and Audio Recordings
We live a long distance from most of our relatives and one thing they appreciated most from us was the times when we would either video record the children or else record their voices on a tape and send it to them. Doesn't cost much and they really enjoyed it. They said it made them feel like we were just a little closer.
By Robin
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Keeping Clothes from Snagging and Tearing
To prevent snagging and tearing your clothing and fabrics in the laundry, make sure that you close all closures like bra hooks, velcro items and even snaps before you throw the items in the laundry.
By Robin
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Those of you who have that bothersome toenail fungus.
They have medications for it but some of us can't take it if your on other medications.
Try this. When you shower or bathe while the nail are soft. Try using Vicks vapor rub.
I thought it was corny but then I tried it, it takes time but you will see a difference. And not only that it's great for athlete's foot. I have been using it for about a year and my nails have softened up and are starting to get new nails. It really works. It's not a guarantee but what have you got to lose?
By Charlie
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Tips for saving money on juice. Post your ideas.
Juice Buying Tip
My daughters love juice and drink a lot of it. While it is nice and convenient to buy the gallon jugs of the already prepared juice, the concentrate is much cheaper and tastes just as good.
By Robin
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Remove the Magnets From Shower Curtains
Before you toss out your shower curtain take the time to cut the magnets out of the bottom. They can be given a second life organizing papers on your fridge.
By Erin Huffstetler
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Don't waste money buying toddler plates for your little one. Tupperware lids work great.
By Erin Huffstetler
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Garden Ridge Damaged Items Rack
The Garden Ridge I shop at has a rack in the rear of the store where they sell damaged items,etc. For Christmas one year I found picture frames with the glass broken for $1. I went to the dollar store and bought a cheap frame for the glass, so a nice picture frame cost me $2. That year I had family portraits made so this turned out to be helpful. I have found lots of good items on the rack, lamps, a cake top, lamp shades with the plastic off. When you get home and realize how much you've saved its hard to believe.
Sharon
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Save Money on Pet Ear Cleaning
If you have a pet, that you bring to the vets to get there ears cleaned.
It can be quite expensive but you can make it yourself.
1 - You need a spray bottle
2 - Then you add 1/3 part white vinagar.
3 - 1/3 Part of alcohol
4 - 1/3 part water
The vinegar and water will loosen wax build up.
It saves money and is the same as the vet will sell you.
By Charlie
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To prevent dripping ice cream from dripping through the bottom of the cone, put a miniature marshmallow in the bottom of a waffle or sugar cone.
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Mix well & store in tightly closed jar. Serve 2-3 teaspoonfuls in a cup of boiling water.
(Makes a great gift!)
By Terri
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Swallowing pills can be hard for some people. Here are some tips to help. Post your ideas.
An easy way to swallow pills (aspirins etc.), is to tilt your head down, that way the pills will float to the top and can be swallowed easily. Works great!
By Granpa Bill
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Save on Electricity and Have Fun
Turn off the TV, computer and Xbox and pull out the board games for entertainment at least 2 times a week. Not only saves electricity but creates memorable experiences.
By Holly Dawson
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Directions:
Combine all ingredients. Press into pie place sprayed with non-stick cooking spray. Bake at 375F for 12 minutes. Allow to cool before putting in filling. Serves: 8, each containing 63 calories.
Diabetic Exchanges: 1 bread, 1/4 fat
(a good way to sneak fiber in your family's diet, they'll never know!)
By T. H.
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Cream shortening, sugars, and vanilla. Add eggs; mix thoroughly. Gradually add dry ingredients. Mix well. Stir in remaining ingredients. Drop on greased cookie sheet. Bake at 375 degrees for 10-12 minutes.
By Robin
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Sift flour with baking powder, soda, and salt. Set aside. Combine shortening and sugar; cream well. Blend in 2 eggs. Add milk and vanilla. Blend in sifted dry ingredients; mix well. Add pecans, dates, and maraschino cherries. Mx well. Shape into balls, using 1 Tbsp. (level) dough for each cookie. Roll each ball of dough in crushed corn flakes. Place on greased baking sheet. Top each cookie with 1/4 maraschino cherry. Bake in moderate 375 degree oven for 10-12 minutes.
By Robin
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Chocolate Chip Spice Crocodiles
Ingredients:
Directions:
Cream margarine and sugar. Add egg, vanilla, flour, soda, cinnamon, ginger, salt. Mix slow until incorporated. Mix in nuts and chips. Pinch off small pieces of dough and shape into 1 inch balls. If sticky refrigerate. Place balls on cookie sheet covered with plastic wrap and refrigerate 2-3 hours or overnight. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place oven rack in upper third of oven. Place sugar in bowl and roll balls in sugar until thickly coated. Place on lightly greased cookie sheet 2 inches apart. Bake 10-12 minutes until tops look puffed and barely set and cracked. Cookies will be very soft, but will firm up as they cool. Leave on cookie sheet until completely cool. Excellent, and worth the effort.
By Robin
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Ingredients:
Cook for 25 minutes. Do not rinse.
Beat in separate bowl:
Beat well and stir into rice, stirring and cooking over medium heat until creamy. Do not let it boil. Sprinkle nutmeg on top. Serve warm or chilled.. Keep refrigerated.
By Robin
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Ingredients:
Directions:
Crush malted milk balls in blender. In large mixing bowl mix softened ice cream and Cool Whip until blended. Add crushed milk balls and place in large pie tin with graham cracker crust in bottom. Score out pieces and put colored coconut and 1 malted milk ball on each serving. Freeze. HINT: Use egg colored milk balls for added egg effect.
By Robin
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I'm looking for a folk art angel border from "American Country Classics III". It has whimsical angels on it with the phrase "Bloom where you are planted". Blue or burgandy edge, whichever one I can find. Thanks for any help!
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I have black marks on my painted walls from various furniture items that have knocked or scraped against it. Does any one have any suggestions?
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Less Smell When Cooking Cauliflower
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How much sleep should an 11 year old get?
I have quite a few pimples and I'm guessing that some of them are from lack of sleep. I'm 11 so if you know how much sleep I should be getting that would help a lot. Thanks!
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Is there ANY sites on the internet where a person can meet singles for friendship and chat without paying a ridiculous fee for viewing a bunch of losers, cheating husbands and some that look like ex-cons? I'd love to know. I'm not looking for someone to sweep a lady off her feet just friendly conversation.
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Computer Stationary with Cats and Dogs
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Removed the Old Wallpaper, Now What?
I recently used the fabric softener method to remove old wallpaper and it worked wonderfully. What steps do I have to take if I want to paint the room? Do I need to prime the walls? - Sharon
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Removing Mothball Smell From Clothes and Coats
How do you get the smell of moth balls out of clothing. Will washing them in baking soda work?
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Decorating a Room With Rose Carpeting
I am moving into a new room in my father's home and having trouble deciding on what to do with it. It is one bedroom and has a rose carpet but in the corner of the room it has a little kitchen area. The room has waist high walls, then the ceiling slants to a point at the top.
The problem that I am having is that I have this pink rug which makes me feel 12 (I have just turned 20) and a great new bed set that i have just purchased which is a tan suede. Does anyone have any suggestions on what I can do to make it a fun twenty something room on a small budget. I am up for any suggestions.
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Games for a Baby Themed Birthday Party
I have decided that I am doing to do a baby themed party for my 13 birthday. I thought the idea was unique because it's the opposite of what is turning 13. I already have the invitations but i need ideas on what kind of games to play. The only thing I'm afraid of is my friends thinking it's wierd so I really need some help to impress them!
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'Just having family over. We'll take photos and give her a cookie.'
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Building Your Dream Home - Part 2
By Mark J. Donovan
Razing the Cottage
With new house plans and permits in hand, subcontractors hired and a Septic Design in process, it was now time to raze the existing cottage. I considered employing the local fire department to burn it down, however I chose the demolition route instead. Though I did not contact the Fire Department, I was convinced that this route would have led to multiple delays and pitfalls, as I would have been at the whim of several town employees and weather conditions. The demolition route required only the excavator subcontractor and had less weather related schedule risks. In addition, the demolition cost and effort was very reasonable. Within two days, it was as if the cottage never existed on the land. It is important to note, however, that the cottage was relatively small. It was 22' x 30'. If the cottage had been significantly larger, then the Fire Department route may have made more financial sense.
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Broiled Swordfish Provencal
By Charlie Burke
Joanne and I particularly enjoy swordfish broiled or on the grill, but we always look to see what looks particularly good at the fish market. "Fresh" means the fish has never been frozen; it does not guarantee that it is of the highest quality. Look for glistening, brightly colored fish and do not hesitate to change from your first choice if another looks better. Always choose fresh over previously frozen. The flesh should be firm and bounce back if touched and should smell only of the sea.
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So You Made A Mistake?
By Steve Goodier
The obituary editor of a city newspaper was not one who would admit his mistakes easily. One day, he got a phone call from an irate subscriber who complained that her name just appeared in the obituary column. "Really?" was the calm reply. "Where are you calling from?"
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