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October 30, 2007

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Zucchini Hash BrownsIn a large skillet, heat the olive oil and saute the garlic and onions until the onions begin to look translucent. Add the herbs and cook for another few minutes.

 

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Peanut Butter No BakesCombine first three items in pan on stove heat until you are able to blend well. Remove (do not boil), add oats, mix well. Mixture will be stiff.

 

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Honey ButterTwo recipes for Honey Butter

 

Articles

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Epsom Salts For Achy MusclesEnd Achy Muscles. Try adding two cups of Epsom salts to your warm bath water. It not only eases pain, but reduces inflammation and because the salt is what's called an electrolyte, it will help with muscle nerve and enzyme function.

 

My Frugal Life: ThriftPack a lunch. Hop the bus to work. Drive a modest car. Walk when you don't have to drive. Hang your clothes on the line. Perhaps not, someone might think you're poor.

 

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Freeze Grapes as a SnackI am sure some already do this. When grapes are on sale, buy them and freeze them. They make a great frozen snack. Be sure and wash them good before eating.

 

Hibiscus Bush

Hibiscus BushJust a picture of my favorite Hibiscus Bush.

 

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Protect Books With Fabric Book CoversReading library books? Borrowed books? New books? I purchased a number of the new stretchy fabric book covers found in school supplies to keep on hand to use. That way, all books I read will keep their fresh pages.

 

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Warm Crib Sheets With A Heating PadUse a heating pad on "low" to warm your baby's crib before lying him/her down after you get him or her to sleep. But remember, be sure to check the temp with your hand before to make sure it's not too hot.

 

Black and white Chihuahua puppy.

Beauty (Chihuahua)Beauty is a 3 month old Chihuahua. She was born in my house. She likes to chew socks and loves to be held.

 

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Keep a Photo of What's in the BoxI have a LOT of stuff stored in boxes and occasionally would spend hours looking for one small thing. So now when I pack boxes, I take a picture of the contents and make two copies, one for the outside of the box and one for a special folder I keep for that reason.

 

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Keep Track Of How Long You Have A ProductWhenever I open an item, I now write the date on it with a sharpie marker. This is especially helpful with make-up, especially mascara, as I believe the shelf life is only about 3 months.

 

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Halloween PunchOne really fun idea for the kids to do is really cheap and easy!

 

Brown paper bag kit with fun glasses.

Halloween KitGreat for kids classmates or special kids that you see on Halloween. Also great for craft shows. Great halloween party loot bag.

 

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Convert Exercise Tapes To DVDI have been slowly saving my exercise VCR tapes to DVD. By the time I really need to do this, the VCR/DVD recorders will be out of fashion, I am sure. So, if you have a favorite VCR tape that might not have been popular enough to be brought back to life as a DVD, keep this in mind!

 

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Marinated LentilsCook lentils 30 minutes until tender. Drain and add olive oil and vinegar in equal amounts to taste. Add Tabasco sauce as desired and when chilled, stir in chopped celery, onion, parsley and tomatoes, if you wish.

 

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Use A Plastic Knife For Cutting BrowniesUse a disposable plastic knife as opposed to a regular kitchen knife when cutting brownies. This will cut the brownies cleanly, instead of pulling the brownies and causing an ugly, messy, crumby build up around the edges of each piece.

 

Decorated Halloween themed boxes.

Halloween Goodie BoxesMade from paper, ribbon, and stickers. Purchase plain wood boxes at Michael's or other craft store for $1.00 and decorate in any theme. Great for teacher gifts.

 

Crane at Cheyenne Zoo

Crane at Cheyenne Zoo (Colorado Springs, CO)Taken at Cheyenne Zoo in Colorado Springs on 9/07.

 

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Keep Kids Amused With A Hole PunchInvest in several deco hole punches and keep some of your nicer junk mail that is a pretty color or nice texture. When the grandkids or neighbor kids come over, put them to work "helping".

 

Questions

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Spanish Word for Candy Corn?How would you say "candy corn" in Spanish? I was thinking of 'dulce de maiz or dulce de elote' but both seem to imply an actual candying process.

 

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Trouble Finding Correct Web Page?I am looking for help for my computer. I am the only one who uses it. Two things are happening: when I do either a search engine search or an address bar entry, the resulting page is a porn site. I tried to type in my state official license site for my teaching degree and I get porn. When I try and close it, more pages come up. My security and filtering is set on high. I have no idea how to fix this. Help! I'm sick of porn! My computer also is running so slow and it's less than a year old. Any suggestions? Thanks!

 

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Broccoli and Brussel Sprout Leaves?Are the leaves of the brussel sprout plant and the broccoli plant edible?

 

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How to Make a Reading Lamp From Books?I want to make a reading lamp out of old books.

 

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Curves Women's Gym?Reviews on Curves exercise place? I am thinking of re-joining after 4 years. Just wondering if it got any better, or is it still like a crowded herd of cattle just going around in a circle, and does it really make anyone lose weight?

 

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Fruit Salsa?Does anyone have a recipe for fruit salsa?

 

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How Do You Make Octagon Soap?How do you make octagon soap?

 

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Removing Spray Tan From Clothing?How do you remove spray tan from your clothes?

 

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Help For Uncurlable Hair?My hair is uncurlable! I cannot curl it with a curling iron at all, and its not that I'm bad, its my hair it just won't hold the curls, does anyone have any idea how to fix this?

 

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