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18" Crocheted Doll Sweater
By Connie Decker Brown
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"Never forget to check that your 15-year-old groomsmen remembered to bring his coat with him and did not switch it with your dad's, which is three sizes too big, and get to the wedding before you were already 1 hour late"
This is a pic of my cuzin's wedding. I was a groomsmen and was the 15-year-old that stalled the wedding. Right before the reception I found out that the coat was way too big. We were already an hour late, but we made it all the way to 1 1/2 hours late. I took the picture of my cuzin's face as soon as he found out my lil' accident and it turned into a groomsmen discussion. I had a blast and here's one memory I'll never forget, no matter how hard I try.
By BB
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I made this hello kitty cake for my precious daughter. I use a 8 inch cake pan, made the cake and set it to cool. As the cake was cooling I got Hello Kitty clipart from the internet and enlarged the picture. I printed it and cut out the face the eyes and nose and set aside.
I then made vanilla icing. Once the cake cooled for an hour, I split the icing in three parts for coloring. One bowl was fushia, with which I iced the cake. The next bowl was pure white. After icing the cake I put the cake for a few minutes in the refrigerator, then took it out and added the template of the hello kitty face on the middle of the cake and used a tooth pick to trace the shape.
I then used a small star tip to make the face. I used black gel for the eyes and yellow sprinkles for the nose. Then carefully I took out the template and out came Hello Kitty. I made a shell border around the bottom and top and tinted some icing in lavender for the flowers.
My daughter said to me "your the best mom in the whole world!"
By Maria Lozano
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Personalized Badge Holder
By Shauna Smith Duty
This personalized badge holder was created for nurses that work in a hospital. Not only does it have their name and professional title on it, but it's in neutral black and white to match practically any outfit. It also features charms attached that represent the wearer's personal interests; in this case, angels.
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This is Pebbles my little gangster diva. Pebbles is a pure bred Shih Tzu. She is 10 percent angel and 90 percent devil! LOL. She is 18 months old, she loves to get in trouble, it's her middle name! We love her to death.
By Jeanette
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John Hall and his Kids (Goats)
Pictured from left to right, MoMo, Georgia (MoMo's mom), Baby, Baby's kid Fancy and our "great kid" John Hall.
The goats are strictly pets and range in age from 2 1/2 to 8 years. John Hall just turned 2. The goats enjoy eating, especially alfafa and corn. They can be pretty picky about their hay. They are simply goats no special breed other than spoiled. John Hall loves to play basketball. He also likes toy cars and anything outside. His favorite foods are bananas and pancakes (which we spike with fruits, nuts and vegetables).
By Leigh Frey
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Joey is a four year old Tabby, I think. My grandson calls him a blue cat. Sitting straight up he looks like he has a tuxedo on.
My son was working downtown with another guy on the roads, when someone pulled up beside them and threw Joey out. He called me and ask if I would keep him until he could get home because if he left him there he would get run over by a car, and I said yes. He looked to be about 4-5 weeks old. I fell in love with him and kept him for myself.
He was the baby until Bunnie came into the picture. He loves to kiss me on the nose and with his teeth sometimes to show his love for me, but never bites me hard enough to hurt. He loves to stay outside in the daytime, and comes in at night. He lays and watches the birds and squirrels. He use to sleep with me, and now has moved to the living room so Bunnie can be the baby.
Bunnie
By Fran
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Here's one of the ways that I organized my son's nursery before he was born, and I still use it now that he's a toddler! I found a nice, large rectangular wooden basket and lined the inside with a receiving blanket. I then took the diapers out of the package and placed them inside, there's enough room to fit a whole pack by making two rows, side by side. The basket looks nice sitting on the shelf of his changing table, and the diapers are right there within my reach (a must with a wiggly child on the table)!
By Lisa
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Today's Tips
How do you reuse paper? Please state the kind of paper you are reusing.
I don't know about you, but I seem to use a lot of paper in my printer and most of it is printed on but not needed as it only has a little info on it, but it's a shame to just toss it. I fold into 4 sections and cut then staple them together and set them by the phone and computer for notes and list. I do it with mail too. We get so much junk mail that is printed on one side and mostly the 8x11 sheets and I do the same to it I also give it to the kids to draw on!
By PatriciaL
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Use clear plastic peanut butter or other food containers for small craft items like glue sticks, buttons, beads, etc. or use them in the garage for screws, nails and other small hardware!
They are free and you are using them again and not sending them into the garbage!
By PatriciaL
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Look for Coupons at the Customer Service Desk
Before shopping, whether at your local grocery or Target, or wherever, first check out the Customer Service desk, for any discount coupons, you might can use to save a few bucks off your checkout order. Maybe finding any this time, but, also remember next time, to check as well, you might miss out on something big, if not checking at all.
By Terri
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Save up and ask friends and family for old jeans. Make a throw or bed blanket!
Cut every good part you can into the same size squares. Anything from 3 to 4 inch squares. Sew all these together in strips and then sew the strips together. Once you have the desired size for a throw or bed cover. Teens love these. To make it all tattered on the edges wash and dry many times!
By PatriciaL
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Getting Rid of Glue Strings from Hot Glue Gun
To get rid of those glue strings when you use a hot glue gun when making a wreath or other craft use a hair dryer on high heat for a few seconds by blowing over the project to make them disappear!
By PatriciaL
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A man, his wife, and his mother-in-law went on vacation to the Holy Land. While they were there, the mother-in-law passed away.
The undertaker told them, "You can have her shipped home for $5,000, or you can bury her here in the Holy Land for $150.00."
The man thought about it and told him he would just have her shipped home.
The undertaker asked, "Why would you spend $5,000 to ship your mother-in-law home, when it would be wonderful to be buried here and spend only $150.00?"
The man replied, "A man died here 2000 years ago, was buried here, and three days later he rose from the dead. I can't take that chance."
By Terri
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Save old jeans and make all the rage now, the jeans purse. Cut jeans off at crotch and sew across. Take the straps from the legs! Sew the straps any length you wish. Add any decoration you wish and you have a one of a kind creation. I have seen these in different shops for $50 to $75 a purse!
Add a vintage brooch or hankie and old buttons, too.
By PatriciaL
What you'll need:
Fold one leg of blue jeans in on itself. The inside will form the purse lining. Pull the hemmed end of the jeans over the top edge of the outer layer and fold it over. This creates a lip that makes a nice finished edge for the opening of the purse. Pin the lip in place, then turn the tube inside out.
Double stitch the bottom ends of the tube to create a reinforced pocket. This is the body of the purse. Turn it right side out and sew the top opening of the purse all the way around, then remove the pins.
Cut two 18" lengths or one 30" length from the strap material. Attach the strap(s) to the purse with reinforced stitches. The photo shows a very basic style, and at this point in the project, yours should look similar. Give your purse 'purse-onality' by adding trim, patches, lace, embroidery, charms, or beads. You may also sew on the cut out pocket from the original blue jeans, or the zipper, or label, for embellishment. Whatever you use, you can be certain that your denim pocket purse will be an original.
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Build Your Own Kiln and Potter's Wheel
For those of you who are looking to build your own pottery wheel, I have found a good basic template at http://www.motherearthnews.com . Put "Pottery Wheel" in the search box and their article "Build Your Own Potter's Kick Wheel" link will come up.
By Shan
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Small Signs for Learning Vocabulary and Math
I use this to learn more medical words concerning my illness, but I had used this when my daughter was in school. Get index cards blank or lined, colored or plain, and punch a hole in the top depending on how you want them to hang, thread a small piece of yarn thru and tie off. Then write the spelling words, math problems or anything the child is having trouble remembering on the cards and tape the yarn hanging signs around the house, I have them hanging from my bathroom mirror, inside the frig, on my desk, everywhere. It does help a lot! Good luck!
By Kay Neugebauer
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Tax Receipts for Thrift Store Donations
I like to buy at thrift stores, and I also donate to them too. So what I have done is find ones that will give you a tax receipt for your donation. Every penny counts and what's the harm in asking.
Some Salvation Army stores will do it.
By PatriciaL
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Steam Cleaner For Floors and Windows
Has anyone used a steam cleaner that does linoleum floors and windows?
Marcie from Wisconsin
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I need some game ideas for a party for 11-13 year olds.
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Tiffany
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Dose anyone have recipe for homemade cake mix like you buy in the store. I don't want one that you put shorting in. Just powder, then I will add my eggs and shorting in it later.
Thanks had a good day or evening,
Kathy
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Our high school is having a homecoming parade and we don't have an idea for our float. We are the Fergus Golden Eagles. Our colors are blue and gold. Our football team is playing the Belgrade Panthers for our homecoming game. Their colors are black and green. We need ideas for a float. Please Help!
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Lynn from Montana
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Triple "A" Surgery (abdominal aortic aneurysm)
I recently had a Triple "A", (abdominal aortic aneurysm) surgery. The surgery was Located in the abdominal section of the aorta, and the main blood vessel that carries blood away from the heart.
I am looking for info on and about recovery, & wellness after surgery. Pain management, time frames, nerve damage etc. Experiencies of others. Discussions, etc.
jerry Virginia
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Wedding Cake for a Morning Wedding?
I'm getting married Oct 2. It is a mid-morning wedding with breakfast and brunch being served. My fiance would still like a wedding cake, but I'm stumped as to what kind to get? What is appropriate for a morning reception?
Any ideas are greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Evamarie
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I need help making centerpieces for a birthday party. The theme is Tinkerbell. I am totally blank. Please help. I am looking for homemade ideas with a Tinkerbell theme.
Betty from Montclair California
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Easy to Make Diabetic Fudge Recipe
I'm looking for an easy, very easy to make diabetic peanut butter fudge recipe. I used to have one that was a no cook recipe but I can't find it. Does anyone have one?
Sandy
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Fun High School Reunion Activities
I am planning my 10th reunion. This will be the first reunion I have ever attended and I need help. We have all the basics planned. Now we are looking for ideas of what to do during the reunion. We are planning to put together a survey and give awards but what kind of questions should we ask? Any other fun things to plan for the evening? Any advice? Things we may not think of? All help is much appreciated!
Courtney
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Saving Electricity in the Winter
I would like a information on what I can do to save money on electricity during the winter. I live in a condo and face the south east. I get lots of sun, therefore heat during the day. I asked a contractor about wrapping my water, heater he said that my heater is so new it is already insulated enough. Does it really save to turn off the water heater? Won't it just have that much more work to do when i turn it back on?
Thank you,
Sandy
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I am starting the new job as a personal assistant hopefully this week. Does anybody have ideas for what I can take for lunch. I have a 1/2 hour and I don't know if there is a microwave. In the last week I have been a baking fool. I have made about 45 different servings of cake and bread for my lunch. But I don't know what I can take every day. I know pb and j and of course tuna but I am at a loss beyond that.
Thanks very much. I love this site.
Sandy
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Hello everyone!
Does anyone know where I can get one of those strings/beads you put on your eyeglasses so you can put them around your neck? They have these loops at the end through which the "ears" of your eyeglasses go.
Most places I have looked, no one even knows what I am talking about ... I guess they go back pretty far, lol.
Anyway, I would be most appreciative of any leads on this. I don't want silver or gold ... just something simple.
Thanks.
Anjeena
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Plastic Bag Stain on a Linoleum Floor
I have a stain left on the kitchen linoleum floor from a plastic bag. I've tried bleaching it but nothing has happened. I'm from the UK and haven't seen the Mr Clean eraser in the shops here. Any advice?
Louise from Lancs, UK
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I just purchased 2 new leather chairs which were made in China and have that distinctive musty smell things from Asia tend to have. Has anyone had success with removing the smell from leather without wrecking it? I have read in this forum about spraying wood furniture with denatured alcohol. What about Febreze?
Paula
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We are going through the garden and pulling flowers for seed collection, but we still have the petals. We have marigolds, sunflowers, daisys and more. We would like to make some potpouri. Can you make it out of these flowers, as I assume one can? I think that there are other things to add as well.
If I can't make pot-pouri from them, what else could be made?
Laura - NH
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I washed a 100% Rayon dress without looking at the tag which said "dry clean only". Of course it shrunk and I would like to know if there is anything I can do to unshrink it?
Thanks,
Pam from Indiana
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I have seen can koozies at craft shows and i am wondering if anyone has the plans on how to make them. I kind of have the general idea but I need the dimensions for them. If anyone can help that would be great. Thanks
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I need to know how to clean a yellow sofa. The seat cushions are much darker than the back and sides of the sofa. I have tried everything and do not know what to do without ruining my sofa.
Thanks,
Barb
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How do you remove deodorant stains from dark shirts?
I have 2 black shirts that I have never been able to remove those white deodorant stains from. I've tried applying stain remover before laundering or hand washing, applying the detergent directly to the stain and have tried to scrub them out. I tried drying them in the machine, air dry, even drying in front of a fan, but everything seems to make it worse, the stains are still as prominent as ever.
They are both 100% cotton shirts with glitter designs on the front, so I would like to know if there is any safe way for me to remove these stains without completely ruining the designs on the front. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you!
BCuellar
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I was wondering if anyone knows how to make a mud mask with apples in it?
Kaity
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My dog chewed open a bottle of blue powdered chalk and it stained our light carpeting. Any ideas?
SLK from Colorado
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Cleaning Lovebugs Off a Car and Windshield
What is the best way to clean lovebugs(?) off an auto and windshield? Also, how can you best keep them out of your home?
Sharon
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I'm throwing a surprise 50th birthday party for my Mom. She loves Law & Order: Special Victims Unit so I was thinking of planning a theme around that. What I need help with is decorations. I've already thought of crime scene tape, lights, mug shots (which will be candid pictures of her), but I'm coming up short.
I'd also need to know where to get some novelty cop/police officer stuff online. The only thing I can find are the kids cop uniforms and heavy-duty handcuffs. Is there anyplace I can get miniature stuff?
Any help will be appreciated.
Jackie
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When do you put the eggshells on the lilac bushes? Should i mix it in the soil around the base?
Renee from Nova Scotia
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We have propane heat. Heating costs are suppossed to go up by 70% this year. What are simple things that we can do to save money but keep our home warm?
Sandy
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I have a problem with spots showing up on clothes. When I put them away for the summer (or winter - depending on the season), I pull them out for use the next year and I often find spots on them that weren't there when I put them away. I've tried everything I can think of to get rid of them but nothing seems to work. Even bleach won't work. It takes the color but leaves the spot.
The fabrics are usually a polyester/cotton blend and usually light colored. I also end up with this problem straight out of the dryer. In addition, we have an iron filter, water softner, and a water filter attached to the washer. I still end up with a grimy ring around the inside of the washer.
Can anyone help me with this?
Rose
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My best friend and I are having a Luau party in two weeks. We're inviting 60 people, all 14 to 15 year olds. We are having it at 7:00 to 11:00PM and are having music and food. We have no ideas what else to do so that people don't get bored. Any ideas?
Mindy
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My boyfriends mother is having her first Family Reunion next year. Can any one give me some Party Theme ideas?
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