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| Fluffy Cat
Fluffy Cat is about (2?) months old. I posted Hades last week, it's his sister's kitten (he is NOT the father.) He likes to scratch up the decorative driftwood on the Patio. Fluffy Cat has three siblings which I'll likely post over the next several weeks. However, they will likely be moving to a friend's father's farm where they have a rat problem. Though, that will have to wait till they are large enough to be effective mousers. Until then, I get to watch these little adorable kittens grow up. By Qryztufre from Athens, TN
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| Angel Tomato
Being a gardener, I just loved this tomato! Another one of God's gifts to us. This was sent to me in an email. I know there are many readers who would just love this! So I decided to submit the "Angel Tomato" It also goes to show that you can't always tell from the outside who is truly an angel inside. Jennifer, CA This was at the stand of Brenneman's Produce, Vicky Brenneman had sliced open a Tomato and this is what she found ... She put it on display for all to see ... I thought this was awesome, to see something simple to uplift our lives and make us smile. Photo by Dennis Ober
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Famous Women Paper "Quilt"
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Directions:On blank paper I made a small poem to describe the person who's picture was next to it. I suggest that all the above be done before tackling the next section. Now you need 25x31 inch contact paper. This part is tricky place contact paper on the table with the protecting sheet removed. Put your doily (only the scalloped edge will be used) around the edge of the contact paper. Place the 1st picture on the top left hand corner. To the side of it place the poem that goes with it. Repeat 3 more times. Next row. Start with the poem and then the picture. Repeat 3 more times. Now repeat these 2 rows another 2 times. This will finish your quilt. The measurements can be changed according to your desire. By LRP from LOWELL, MASS
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| Dogs with Vision Problems
Does your dog have a vision problem? By Sharka from Qld, Australia
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| Last Minute Birthday Gift
My daughter had a last minute birthday party to attend and I did not know the recipient enough to have an appropriate gift. I also did not have enough money for a store bought gift. This is what I did, I scrounged a metal tea canister from the trash, and drilled a hole on the top for a piggy bank. My daughter decorated it and we filled it to the top with pennies, nickles, and only a few quarters at the top! The birthday child loved counting and recounting his money. Our gift was truly original and more creative than stuffing money into an envelope. Post Feedback: Click Here |
| Reusing Extra Candle Wax
When you have a candle that burns unevenly and wax is left in the jar or in a pillar, you can place the wax in the microwave and melt the wax. If the candle is a pillar, place it in a jar so when the wax melts, you can place the wick into the jar. It is inexpensive to buy a roll of wick at Michael's or WalMart. Cut the wick to the appropriate level of the melted candle and place in the middle of the wax. You have a new candle and your only cost is a few cents for a wick. Post Feedback: Click Here |
| Orange Oil For Cleaning Furniture
I have a cleaning service and if I am dusting particularly dusty furniture, I like to spray orange oil on my rag, run hot water over it and wring it out. The dust clings to the damp rag and leaves a beautiful shine on the wood or plastic, like a television. I like this better than using straight oil as it tends to go on a little heavy. I also use this technique on wood floors. Instead of a rag, I use a roll-a-matic mop and spray the oil in my mop water along with a capful of Murphy's Oil Soap. Post Feedback: Click Here |
| Marking Clothes for Children
If you have several girls or all boys and need to mark clothing, use the dot system. One dot for the largest size clothes, two for the next size down and three for the next size, etc. Then when you hand down clothing, no need to mark out or cover the first mark, just add a dot so the largest becomes 2 dots for the next size down. Post Feedback: Click Here |
| Monogrammed Golf Balls - Joke
A man staggered into a hospital with a concussion, multiple bruises, two black eyes, and a five iron wrapped tightly around his throat. Naturally, the Doctor asked him, "What happened to you?" Post Feedback: Click Here |
Cleaning a Computer Keyboard
409First, I turn off the computer. Turn your keyboard upside down and shake it to get residual loose crumbs, dirt, etc. out. Do this several times. Then get a paper towel or soft cloth and spray the cloth with something like 409. Then start cleaning those keys. It'll get all the grime, makeup, etc. off the keys. Clean your phone while you're at it. It's a great time to get the yuck off your items.By Peggygv AlcoholI do it the old fashioned way: Disconnect the keyboard from the computer. Pop off all of the keys with a butter knife using a gentle upward motion. Use q-tip slightly dampened with rubbing alcohol to clean inside and soft cloth slightly dampened with same to clean individual key cases. When finished, have fun popping the keys back into their proper place.By Comtech090 Canned Air and Q-TipsUse canned air first to dislodge the dust and dirt, then use alcohol and a q-tip.By Cheryl from Missouri Shower CapJust a tip for after you get your keyboard clean. I put a clear shower cap over mine as my kids like to eat and drink at the computer, I was getting tired of looking at the gunk and having being the only one to clean it, the work. I just buy a package of clear shower caps at the dollar store. They come 6 to 12 to a package. When one gets ripped up or grungy I just slip on a new one. The new keyboard has been clean ever since.By JMRoss RE: Cleaning a Computer KeyboardAs an added note the shower caps also make great bowl covers when you can not find the right lid. My mother in law told me that she loved the one that I left at her house after a family get together. (08/31/2006)By JMRoss DisherwasherI know this sounds weird, but this really works. I have worked in Computer Tech Support for years and have even done this myself. When you will be gone for a while or will not be using your computer for a couple days, disconnect the keyboard from the computer and put it in the top rack of your dishwasher, upsidedown and wash it. There is nothing inside of the keyboard to hurt it. When it is one, turn upsidedown again, and let it air dry a couple days. If it is a warm windy day outside, you can also set it outside to dry out and it will dry alot quicker. I promise this works.Editor's Note: Water has meant death to keyboards for me, so this method scares me. By jenjoejace Dishwasher?I'd not be willing to test that dishwasher idea personally. I've had keyboards killed due to water spills. Well, OK, one to water... but two to Coke. A higher quality keyboard could likely handle it, but I'd not trust a discount one.By Qryztufre Sink SprayerI wash mine in sink and use the sprayer to rinse it. Then I hang it outside for the day. Always works for me.By jodee Makeup Sponge ApplicatorsSmall sponge applicators, like the ones that come with eye shadow, will easily fit in small grooves to clean a computer keyboard.By IMAQT1962 I use tapered Make-Up Sponges Dipped In Fabulous 70% Alcohol To Clean Keyboards. Works for me. By JK Finnell from Rifle, CO Post Feedback: Click Here |
| Take Time To Plan For The Holidays Now
Here's an idea: Take a few hours one day very soon to sit down with a tall glass of lemonade or ice tea and make a written plan for the upcoming Holidays. Map out the season. Spend time assessing past holidays. Analysis is a great way to make sure I don't repeat past mistakes. Post Feedback: Click Here |
| The Benefits of Canning And Gardening
May I respond to all the nice people who commented on my home food canning tip? If you want to get started, buy a copy of the newest (2003) edition of the Ball Blue Book. You can find it at hardware stores and your local Cooperative Extension office. Just look them up in the phone book if the hardware store doesn't have a copy. I think mine cost $7.95, which made me flinch but has paid me back a hundred times over and more! Read every single word in that book! It doesn't have a single extra word -- honest! You need it all to figure out processing times. Post Feedback: Click Here |
| Helpful Kitchen Tips
I have got tips for you. First off you will never cry again when you chop up your onions. All you have to do is keep your mouth clamped shut and not talk while you cut. I just got through cutting up two entire onions and not talking to the cats, lol, that was hard! It works great. Post Feedback: Click Here |
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I need a recipe for Canned Watermelon Rind with red hots (candy). I ate these as a child at Christmas but no one can find my grandmothers recipe. Post Feedback: Click Here |
| Urine Smell in My Bathroom
I clean my bathroom regularly, but a day or so later, I can always smell urine. I clean in and around the toilet good but the order is still comes back. There is only my son and I in the house, and he seldom uses my bathroom. I've checked all around for leaks and can't find any. Can some one please tell me how to solve this problem? Post Feedback: Click Here |
| Guess The Food Game
Has anyone ever heard of a game that has you guess the food on a tray as you pass it around? Post Feedback: Click Here |
| Nail Polish in My Washer
My daughter left a bottle of hot pink fingernail polish in her jeans pocket. It is all over my electric dryer with steel metal drum. What can I use to clean it? Post Feedback: Click Here |
| Nu-Eyes Carnosine Eye Drops Reviews
Product: Nu-Eyes Carnosine Eye Drops Manufacturer: Bionational and Others Request: Has anyone tried Nu-Eyes carnosine eye drops to reverse cataracts? Does it work? Did you have any side effects? How long did you use it before it helped? Thanks very much. Hardy Mum from Kenosha County, WI Post Feedback: Click Here |
| Marks From a Plastic Table Cover on My Dark Pine Table
Can I remove white marks from waffle type plastic table cover that got imbedded in my dark pine table? Post Feedback: Click Here |
| Yahoo Auctions Reviews
Does anyone here sell or buy items using Yahoo Auctions. I haven't looked at them in years but see that it's free. Ebay gets quite expnesive. Any tips or comments about it? Post Feedback: Click Here |
| Halloween Alternatives
I am wanting to be able to do something fun for my kids, and also loving to decorate, though not agreeing with "Halloween", I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions as to Christian decorating ideas or alternatives to Halloween. I don't want to pass out candy (for one thing we can't afford it) and would rather not have my kids going door to door and asking for it. Any suggestions would be much appreciated. Post Feedback: Click Here |
| Simple Decorations for My Kitchen
I am looking for simple decorations for my kitchen. My appliances are black and my countertops are black with beige small polka dots. I would like to put something on top of the cabinets like greenery or maybe a few baskets. Post Feedback: Click Here |
| Anti-mold Recipe for Fabric
I am looking for a recipe for an antimold for application on fabric. Post Feedback: Click Here |
| Lipstick on a Fabric Couch
How do I get red lipstick off of a fabric couch? Post Feedback: Click Here |
| Tinkerbell Centerpiece Ideas
I am looking for ways to make tinkerbell centerpieces. Post Feedback: Click Here |
| Cleaning Grease off Wood Cabinets
How do you remove old hard grease splatters from kitchen cabinets. They are maple hardwood. Post Feedback: Click Here |
| Low Calorie Casserole Recipes
Does anyone have any favorite low calorie casserole dishes? Post Feedback: Click Here |
| Making Paneling Look Like Drywall
Can you tell me how to make paneling look like regular drywall walls that can be painted? Post Feedback: Click Here |
| How can I remove sparkles from a ceramic ornament?
How can I remove sparkles from a ceramic ornament? Post Feedback: Click Here |
| Good Soup Recipes
With colder weather approaching, I'm interested in some good soup recipes. I would really appreciate if anyone could share some of their family favorites! Post Feedback: Click Here |
| Throwing a Costume Ball Party
My birthday falls on Halloween and for my 30th next year, I wanted to have a ball (like the royal families have) but I don't know how to go about it. I know I need time planning and my friends are willing to help but I need guidance. Please help. I cannot find costume rental places in NJ (it's cheaper to rent than to buy the ball gowns). Post Feedback: Click Here |
| How do you get rid of blackberry vines naturally?
How do you get rid of blackberry vines naturally? Post Feedback: Click Here |
| Primer on Jeans
How do you remove white primer paint from jeans? Post Feedback: Click Here |
| Growing and Harvesting Ginger
Please give me information on how to grow Ginger how long will it take for it to be ready to harvest. Post Feedback: Click Here |
| How do you remove oil from your face during the day?
How do you remove oil from your face during the day? I wear makeup and my face gets oily around the nose and forehead about noontime. I heard that using a plain white paper towel for touch-ups during the day is just as good as the little tissue paper called "blotters". What do you use? Post Feedback: Click Here |
| Non-alcoholic Substitute for Wine in Recipes
What is a good non-alcoholic substitute for red wine or white wine in recipes? Post Feedback: Click Here |
| Red Apple Fall Centerpieces
I need an elegant centerpiece with red apples being the main theme but with fall flowers. It needs to be simple yet elegant and not too high for tables. It is for the grand opening of nursing home. Maybe candles with fruit. I also need something for the mantle of a fireplace. I need to impress higher ups with elegance. Post Feedback: Click Here |
| Puppy Pees in Kennel
How do I stop my 8 week old puppy from peeing in her kennel? When we first got her, I introduced her to her kennel, just like all the books say, but she still doesn't care for it too much. We had a little breakthrough when she went in her kennel twice last week to go to sleep, but since then has stopped. She sleeps in the living room in her kennel, because it's when she sees us at night that she starts whining. Post Feedback: Click Here |
| Tar Stains on Leather Car Seats
How do you remove tar from leather car seats? Post Feedback: Click Here |
| Vaseline Stain on a Rug
How do I remove vaseline from a rug? It is short pile and a dark color. I have tried baby powder and baking soda but I can still feel grease and see dark color. Post Feedback: Click Here |
| Making Yogurt in a Crockpot
Does anyone have a recipe for making yogurt in a crockpot? Post Feedback: Click Here |
| What do flour worms look like?
What do flour worms look like? Post Feedback: Click Here |
| Burnt Oil on a Stainless Steel Pan
How do you clean burnt oil from a stainless steel pan? Post Feedback: Click Here |
| Slacks Too Large In The Legs
How do I take up slacks that are too large in the legs? The pants fit in the waist and stomach. Post Feedback: Click Here |
| How can I remove hard water deposits off plumbing fixtures?
How can I remove hard water deposits off plumbing fixtures? Post Feedback: Click Here |
| Making a Long Bed Skirt
How do I make an extra long bed skirt? I have bed elevators on my bed but don't want them to show. Post Feedback: Click Here |
| Cream Cheese Spread Recipes
I bought a brick of cream cheese and I'd like to make it into a spread (like the kind you buy in a tub). Any ideas? Post Feedback: Click Here |
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| U.S. Healthcare System Gets "D"
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