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Today's Tips
I love cold soup in the summer! I buy whatever veggie I like and is in season, Then I saute 1 onion in a very little bit of oil, add 1 can or equivalent chicken broth, and desired veggie. Cook until soft, cool slightly, then puree in blender with either fat-free evaporated milk or buttermilk. Chill overnight. Add salt and pepper to taste. Healthy, very low-cal and almost no fat! By Linda
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How to remove rust? You only need to make a mixture of salt and lemon juice together. Apply!
By Tracy
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Change Your Bill Due Dates to Align with Your Paydays
Sometimes due dates on bills don't align with my paydays. If this happens, I simply call the company and ask if I can change when my account comes due. For example, payday is the 1st and 15th, so I ask for a due date of 8th or 22nd. This gives the mail plenty of time to get there. Most companies, especially credit card companies don't mind at all. This saves a lot of money on late fees and improves my credit rating. By Shopmeister
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Ideas and tips for saving money on kids clothing.
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Featured Feedback: 5 Energy Savings To Keep You Cool Last year I made new drapes for the entire house. I saved in several ways. But the "total" energy saver was I "lined" all the drapes/curtains. The winter heat bill was actually lower and the first bill of the summer (we are in Florida) with air conditioning on for a full month now. The bill was "wayyy lower" than any previous summers. When the drapes/curtains were mostly light cool looking sheers and weaved patterns. I actually found most of my fabric on clearance tables and the same for the lining. Some I lined with a specific color from the curtain, some I lined with a darker or lighter contrasting color. The living room curtains are "magenta" which I made then stenciled with black fabric paint five different oriental symbols.It was very time consuming but well worth the time to have one of a kind drapes.
liz2004
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Featured Feedback: Rust Removal
I've tested a bunch of rust removers and converters and the best performer for rust conversion (by a LONG shot) is Duro Extend. I used to buy it at Home Depot but have been getting it cheaper at a local car parts place. It's the chemical of choice for Palomar Observatory, which is located in a high moisture environment plus winds which whip off paint. It converts rust to a black, paintable surface. You do need a top coat so don't let it go for weeks after conversion. Almost any paint will do.
Chita
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Today's Recipe: Herb Blends for Chicken
Use this herb blends to season your chicken before cooking. They can be stored for months in the freezer or your cupboard. All the recipes below consist of equal parts of each of the spices so you can make large or smaller batches by decreasing the quantity of each ingredient.
Cajun Herb Blend
1/4 cup ground black pepper
1/4 cup dried thyme
1/4 cup dried anise
1/4 cup dried basil
Greek Blend
1/3 cup thyme
1/3 cup oregano
1/3 cup garlic powder
Italian Blend
1/3 cup dried sage
1/3 cup dried savory
1/3 cup crushed fennel seed
Mediterranean Blend
1/4 cup dried rosemary
1/4 cup dried thyme
1/4 cup dried orange rind
1/4 cup ground black pepper
"South-of-France" Blend
1/3 cup thyme
1/3 cup oregano
1/3 cup basil
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New Requests:
Homemade Shampoo from Natural Ingredients
Does anyone have a recipe for a hair shampoo from natural ingredients. I've heard a raw egg will do wonders but this is something that gets too expensive to use on a daily basis. Andrea from Manitoba
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Keep Squirrels from Going into a Bird Aviary
I'm having problems with the squirrels going into the bird aviary. Can i get rid of the squirrels with rubber snakes? Do i hang the snakes on trees, fences, or the bird aviary itself? Can you help me out? Thank you. Mike
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Is there a way to raise flattened pile on a carpet? Ida from England
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Ketchup was spilt on a whitish carpet in our house, and I was wondering how to get rid of the stain? I've tried a vanish carpet cleaning foam. Ida from England
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Looking for a Foly Food Chopper
I need to know where to find the Foley Food Chopper. It has 3 stainless steel blades. Patent 2113085
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Does anyone have a recipe for Chicken Tortilla Soup? Safeway now sells various kinds of soup pre-made and they are very good but pretty expensive. Thanks, Sandy
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I would like to try making my own Banana Icing Or Whipped creme Frostings. Any body got any good ideas. Thanks, Sharyl
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How do I stop an area carpet from bubbling up? I rent so i have area carpets on top of the landlord's carpets. Here is the problem, for whatever reason the carpet bubbles, creeps, folds, creases, whatever you want to call it. We have just replace the carpet AGAIN and in less than 2 weeks it is doing the same thing. How do I stop this from happening and how do i get this carpet to lay flat again? PLEASE HELP!
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HELP ME! My daughter has a problem with constipation. I asked the doctor about it, he said try prunes. Well i did and put her down for the night and when I went to get her in the morning. Her diaper had exploded all over her sheets. Can anyone help me? I have tried Shout, Dawn, and Baking soda. Please someone help me. Thanks, Katie in SC
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Keep Cat From Walking on My Roof
I have an elderly neighbor that leaves his door open at night for his beloved cat. I know that his cat is a handful, his drapes are shredded! The problem is the cat climbs on my roof at night. My roof is flat and it is noisy and wakes me up. I then have a hard time going back to sleep. I tried the gallon water jugs in the yard. I do get up and try to hose the cat, but he has caught on to me. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Sue from California
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Mothball Odor Removal from Clothes and Books
How might mothball odor or fumes be removed from old stored clothes and paper books? I have some of my family historical clothes and papers which have been stored with mothballs. Ole from Springfield
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Need a Recipe for Strawberry Rhubarb Pie
I'm looking for an easy recipe for homemade Strawberry Rhubarb pie. My boyfriend loves it and I have the rhubarb to make it but just don't have a recipe for it. Thank you.
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More Reading
The Dollar Stretcher website has some great dog biscuit recipes. Click the link below to view them.
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5 Tips for Finding the Energy To Declutter
By Maria Gracia
Does the thought of getting organized sap your energy? It doesn't have to. Here are 5 energizing ideas.
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Easy Fabric-Covered Photo Album
By Rachel Paxton
These thoughtful, inexpensive keepsakes are easy to make and personalize for any friend or family member.
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What Does Baby Really Need?
By Brandie Valenzuela
When it comes to what you "must have" for your new baby, everyone has an opinion. If you don't think so, just ask around. Your mother, mother-in-law, best friend, and neighbor will all have a different list. Sure, some of the items in their lists might be similar, but you will notice that for the most part, they are vastly different.
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Summertime Cleaning Tips
By Mary Findley
Oh those lazy, hazy, crazy days of summer. Those lazy days turn into hectic days when a few summer hazards pluck away at your time. Let's take a look at a few easy solutions to summer problems.
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Top Wedding Fitness Questions (and their answers)
By Lynn Bode
As a Personal Trainer for brides-to-be, I often get asked the same wedding fitness questions over and over again. Brides (and grooms) usually are looking for simple and easy ways to get in better shape for their special day.
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DECOUPAGE PUZZLE BLOCK SET INSTRUCTIONS
By Gail Sanders
Several years ago I started making decoupage puzzle block sets for friends and family -- an instant hit! I have given these at Christmas, for birthdays, wedding gifts, and baby showers. Besides being appreciated as quality hand-made gifts, these can be personalized to fit your specific giftee. Dog prints for the dog lover, Norman Rockwell for the Rockwell collector, teddy bears for the mother-to-be. The possibilities are endless!
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200+ Summertime Activities for Kids
By Deborah Taylor-Hough
Since we don't use the phrase "I'm bored!" in our home, we don't hear our kids complaining about being bored during those long days at home during the summer months. But ... I have to admit that we're still an incredibly normal family. Even without the "b-word" in their vocabulary, there are still those times when my three children (ages 15, 11 and 7) just seem to be at a total loss for something constructive to do.
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Information About Edible Plants
This page has links and information about edible plants.
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There has been a recall of raw almonds due to a potential infection with Salmonella. Eating these almonds raw can cause extreme food poisoning 12-36 hours after eating them. Anyone who purchased raw almonds which are affected by the recall should take them back to the store where they purchased them.
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Sneaky Fun; Play With Your Kids and Still Get the Job Done
By Colleen Langenfeld
"Mom, I'm bored!" "Dad, play with me!!" Sound familiar?
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Saving Money on Preschool: Readiness Skills Needed for Kindergarten
By Michelle Jones
As a mom of 4 who's youngest child is about to start Kindergarten this Fall, I'd like to share with you some things I've learned about Preschool over the last ten years, along with a list of readiness skills every child can be learning at home - whether attending Preschool or not.
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