August 29, 2012

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Soft Oatmeal CookiesThis recipe was the one I used often with a family of 7. With so many children, it was the easiest and cheapest recipe to make. Through the years, I have learned to slightly underbake cookies. They will be much better.

 

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Baked TacosThese baked tacos are so good. They have the best parts of both a crunchy taco and a taco casserole.

 

Articles

Refill and Relabel Spice Bottles

Buy Spices In BulkWhen I use up a jar of herbs/spices, I wash the jar and remove the label. When I buy new herbs/spices, I buy the cheaper, bulk packaged brand. I put the herb/spice in the saved jar.

 

Uses for Old Tires

Uses for Old TiresThis page contains uses for old tires. Finding creative ways to use worn out tires can save them from the landfill.

 

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Tiling Between Counter and WindowAfter our aged sliding glass door broke last winter, we had new windows installed (we'd been planning on it for a while). My kitchen was small and dark, so I really wanted a big, beautiful garden window.

 

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Garage Sales and Thrift StoresKeep you eye open at garage sales for HDMI cables or any other cables you are looking for. You can find cables that cost $10 for next to nothing. Newer cables, like HDMI, are also showing up at thrifty stores, so that's a good place to check.

 

A weeping willow tree.

My Frugal Life: The Willow StoryOne summer in July on a very hot day, there was a dreadful electrical storm. The willow was split down the middle. I joined the neighbors in a crying fest and then asked for some cuttings. I was told by all the neighbors I couldn't plant in the middle of the summer. I was bound to try.

 

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Avoid Fees With Street ParkingIf you are fortunate enough to find a sacred parking space, you are probably paying a king's ransom. Most average no frill restaurants in L.A. offers valet parking in their parking lot. This is where I draw the line.

 

Questions

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Growing Corn?I would like to know how to grow corn at home. Also there are 3 pods on the plant. How long will it be before it gives a crop to harvest?

 

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Painting a Bathroom Countertop to Look Like Granite?I painted my bathroom counter with melamine paint. It looks nice, but not a granite look. Could I put that look over my melamine and how would you do it? Please help in directing me step by step in doing this.

 

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Cleaning Business Name Ideas?Do you think this is a good name for a housecleaning business: The Wonder Cleaners or Tidy Touch?

 

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Older Cat Won't Pee in Litter Box?My older cat uses her cat box to poop, but when it comes to peeing she has been peeing all over the house. I bought puppy pees pads and she is using them. I just don't know what to do.

 

Pit Bull on the couch.

Boyfriend's Dog Has Bitten Me?My boyfriend and I have had this blue nose Pitbull since he was a baby. Now he is almost 4 years old and he has bitten me twice within the past 2 years. The last bite almost caused me to lose my arm. I still want to be with my boyfriend, but I don't like the dog anymore and he's' still in the house.

 

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Singer Esteem 1732 Making Loose Stitches?I have a Singer Esteem 1732 and it is not giving the right stitches. The stitches are loose and they don't look normal. My machine was on shelf for three years. I did not use in this 3 years, but it was fine before.

 

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Good Remedy for Fleas?What is a good flea cure?

 

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Ice Maker Will Not Dump Ice?There is frozen ice, but it will not dump the ice.

 

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SSI Benefits for My Child?My child's father draws SSI. Is she able to draw from him because we are not together anymore?

 

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Grey Hair Doesn't Hold Color?I have a dark brownish real color hair, but I just turned 44 this month and the grey is totally stubborn when it comes to coloring my hair. I like to keep it a blond color with highlights and have noticed that after going to the salon my longer grey pieces of hair were still grey, like the color was only sticking until the first wash. I use the color shampoo and the color leave in conditioner. I know that there is nothing that I can do for the new hair growing in, but what should I do about the hair that has been colored or highlighted that goes right back to grey? I have asked at the salon and they just say yeah well some hair is more stubborn than others. I personally don't like paying people who answer me with a response like that. What would you do? I mean they have nothing at all to help me out and the lighter highlights make it look like it is just blond, but I am still so mad every time a professional can't help me! It drives me nuts. Thanks.

 

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Alternative Uses for Anti Dandruff Shampoo?I need some advice please. I have 6 large bottles of Denorex extra strength anti dandruff shampoo, purchased on a half price offer, and a moment of madness on my part! The problem is, everybody in the family hates the stuff and Ii was wondering if it can be used for other things?

 

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Tiny Biting Bugs in House and Hair?My family has been infested by an insect that you can barely see. It looks like a speck of dust and another looks like a very short hair. They don't bother the boys as much as me. They seem to want to nest in my hair, on my scalp. They don't seem to bite much, but I can feel them when they land on me, and it itches! It looks like a jumping grain of sand. Does anyone know what this is?

 

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