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This is our dog Sassie, she is 10 years old, we have had her since she was a puppy. She is a Miniature Collie (Sheltie) and we bought her from a breeder. She is a great dog and she loves to play with the kids, she likes herding them like they were sheep, trying to keep them all together. She also likes to play with her little "sister", our puppy, who is 6 months. I think Sassie is teaching her things, some good and some not so good.
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This is Ziggy Zeek, ZZ for short. He is 9 1/2 years old
I got ZZ from my Mom and ZZ does not like any other cats. Unknown to ZZ he shares the house with 3 other cats upstairs. ZZ has his own room down in the basement. He likes to eat and sleep by the computer.
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I treat email just like a paper file. I don't like to let email pile up in my in box just like I don't like paper piling up on my desk. I make sure I file all email into one of the folders I have created. I also create filter that automatically files email from certain people in the appropriate folder.
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Load everything that you can into boxes. You can stack them on a dolly to move multiple boxes at a time and they allow you to easily pack a moving truck. If you are in the habit of saving the original boxes for electronic devices like DVD players and TVs now is a great time to put them to use. Linens, clothing, pillows and cushions should be packed into bags or boxes as well.
You can also pack clothing into duffel bags, trunks and other luggage. Pack them lightly to prevent wrinkles. Use blank newsprint for packing your nicest items to prevent newspaper ink from transfering onto belongings.
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In 2006, all of the nutrition labels on food products are supposed to indicate trans fats. Stay away from them all! Trans fats are made by heating and re-heating oil.
Hydrogenated fats are made by adding hydrogen to oil that's been super heated so food lasts a long time (like plastic). Even partially hydrogenated is bad for you!
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Whenever I find chunk cheese on sale, I take advantage of it. After home I grate it. I usually put 2 cups of shredded cheese per small zipper bag, squeezing all the air out as possible, seal and then put them in a big ziploc bag labeled "Cheddar" or "Swiss", etc. that is kept in the freezer.
That way if you send the kids or your husband to get a bag out for you, they don't have to search to much for it. It also sure beats having bags of cheese every where in your freezer. Now, it won't melt as easily after being frozen as it would before you froze it, but it's ok, otherwise.
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Here are some tips for labeling boxes when you are moving.
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I use Windex outdoor window cleaner to wash my windows on the outside. You know the kind that attaches to the hose and automatically mixes the cleaning liquid in the bottle with the water from the hose. When it is empty I save the dispenser and use it to clean my cedar siding. I fill the empty dispenser with straight Clorox Plus. The mixture that comes out is just strong enough to kill mildew and clean my siding. It actually reaches the second story so no ladder needed. I wait for about 1/2 hour then use the rinse setting which dispenses pure water. It works great.
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If plastic wrap gets stuck to your toaster, rub it with petroleum jelly to remove it.
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When stockpiling groceries and other items, to save from making unnecessary trips out shopping, whether it's by using coupons, sales, or just your savvy shopping sense and skills. Be sure to rotate the items in your stockpile, like the grocers do, by putting the oldest items in front to use first. Check product expiration dates. The longer you have a food item, it'll eventually lose it's original taste. Aerosol cans tend to lose their spraying ability (ex: deodorant, shaving cream, etc.)
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We suspect that our salt water fish have ick. We got some guppy's for them to eat from the pet store and then 2 days later some of our fish have came up with white spots and acting very strange. looks like they are shaking their heads and acting very strange. we really need help asap I would hate to lose any of our fish so please help.
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Not Losing Weight While Dieting
I am an insulin dependent diabetic and desperately want to lose some weight. (I need to lose 28 lbs.) I am finding it really difficult and have only lost 1 lb in 2 weeks despite following weight watchers to the letter and exercising for an hour 3 times a week. I am feeling really demoralized and would really love a few words of wisdom! Has anyone else had this problem and how did they overcome it?
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How do you get rid of mice? We just moved into a 'new' home, and we have discovered that it is home to mice too! Please help.
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Vegetarian Thanksgiving Recipes
I am planning a vegetarian thanksgiving and I am looking for some good recipes that will not have meat but still capture some of the flavor of a good Thanksgiving meal. Any advice, recipes or tips would be great.
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My smoke alarm is connected to electric supply and has started going off for no reason at all the last few days. I can not open it as it needs a special key which I was not supplied with. It is about 8 years old. It has a back up battery so I can't turn it off. It is driving my dog potty and I'll soon join her if it continues.
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Decorating a Classic Truck for a Christmas Parade
We have a 1952 Ford F-1 truck which is entered in our Christmas Parade. The theme is "Christmas Greetings". I need ideas for decorating the truck including the bed. I have to be very careful not to damage the finish so I'm quite limited! Thanks!
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Improving a Faded Patio Umbrella
Does anyone know what I can do to improve the look of a faded out patio umbrella? It looks too difficult to recover. Can it be painted?
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A bowl with facial wax tipped over and got on two pairs of leather dress shoes (inside and outside of shoes). I am at a loss as to how to remove this wax?
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Dealing with an overweight child can be a very delicate situation. We do not want to damage their self esteem by telling them they are fat or lazy, yet at the same time they must be conscious that they have to be more aware of their weight and eating habits for them to be healthy. Parents have a significant influence over the situation. Consequently most of the effort will have to come from the parents. Try these tips for getting kids to eat healthier.
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By Syd (Guest Post)
11/04/2005
Susan,
I think that was an excellent idea to mention the:
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referencing some Thrifty Fun Tips ... made me want to click on it; probably others too!
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