September 13, 2013

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Creamy Corn and Cheese ChowderI find that this is a great meal when the weather starts to change to fall and the evenings are cool. Enjoy!

 

Make Fruit Cups

Summer Harvest Fruit CupsUsing the summer harvest of fruits available, I cut up oranges, apples, nectarines, grapes, watermelon and plums into a carved out watermelon bowl.

 

Articles

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Ukrainian EggsOur kids have an amazing art program at their school. Every year they get to make Ukrainian eggs. Both of the kids have made many eggs and each year they create more complex designs.

 

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Comfortis For FleasHaving a cat with an allergy to fleas is very sad. He would swell up, and break out all over, besides the flea bites. My vet suggested Comfortis for my cat.

 

Getting Help With Gardening Issues

Getting Help With Gardening IssuesI took this picture along with a close up and sent both to my county agricultural agent.

 

Blueberries for Artwork

Blueberries for ArtworkI am doing a lesson plan this week to encourage the children to eat blueberries, which they don't like right now. Blueberries are so good for the brain.

 

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Homemade "Before You Go" Toilet Odor EliminatorThe best way to keep odors at bay is to stop them before they happen! Here is an easy and inexpensive do it yourself version of the costly and popular Poo-Pourri Before You Go spray.

 

Whole Blueberry Water Pops for the Freezer

Whole Blueberry Water Pops for the FreezerWe have been eating those yummy jello cups you can buy at the grocery store that come in multi-packs. I have been reusing the little cups to make ice pops

 

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Simple Green to Clean ThermosI contacted the company that makes "Simple Green" and was told that their product will not damage a stainless steel thermos.

 

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Un-du Adhesive RemoverIt's actually spelled oddly: 'Un-du'. They also have it on Amazon, and their search will find it even spelled correctly.

 

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Freeze Whole Heads of GarlicBelieve it or not, the easiest way to peel and store garlic is to simply put it in an air-tight bag or container and put it in the freezer, the whole head unpeeled!

 

applying a design to egg

Making Ukrainian (Pysanky) EggsThis is a page about making Ukrainian eggs. Ukrainian eggs are hollow eggs that involves a complex process of applying designs with wax and layers of dye. The end result is an egg covered in an intricate design.

 

A trashcan with wheels.

Use Trashcan with Wheels to Transport PurchasesI have a clean 32 gal trashcan with wheels that I use to transport purchases from the vehicle into the house and nothing falls out in large holes like the wire shopping carts.

 

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Cereal Boxes as Magazine FilesCut the whole box diagonally, close the top flaps and tape them shut, voilá! Two magazine files free!

 

Questions

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Getting Yellow Ink Out of Blue 100% Polyester?I got a little yellow ink on the side of my 100% polyester blue hoody with white stitching. What would be the best way to wash this out? It's fresh ink as well. Hurry please!

 

Red Dye Bled onto White Shirt?We made a red and blue transfer. We ironed it on a white t-shirt. It was worn all day and the next day, in the heat. Sweat caused the red ink from the transfer to bleed! How do I fix this? Clean it up so it can be worn again and not ruined?

 

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Kenmore Refrigerator Not Cooling?My Kenmore refrigerator, model 79569009900 is too warm. I replaced the circuit board and both senors, but it is still not working.

 

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Resident Cats Fighting Since Arrival of Kitten?I have 2 cats ( a 3 and 4 year old-male and female). Last month we brought home a 9 week old kitten of a different breed. He is very playful and "terrorizes" the other cats.

 

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Wood Varnish Spilled on Kitchen Cabinets?How should I clean drips of varnish off shiny white kitchen units. They look slightly yellow as they have dried. The units have a shiny white finish, and I fear that even non acetone nail varnish might damage the surface even if it removed the stain.

 

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Lemon Juice Left White Corrosive Marks on Marble Slab?Never giving it a second thought, I sliced lemons on a large marble slab which resides permanently on my kitchen counter. To my horror, I was left with white corrosive marks on the lovely marble surface ...

 

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Cleaning an Antique Christening Gown?I have our 100 year old cotton, naturally hand sewn, christening gown. I need washing instructions and the best way to store the gown.

 

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Making a Microwave Heating Pad?When making a microwave heating pad can it be sewn with polyester thread? I am afraid of the thread melting or over-heating and causing a fire?

 

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Glitter Coming Off Shoes?I bought some shoes with glitter on them and the glitter comes off. What can I put on them to stop it?

 

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Social Security and Child Support?My ex is getting Social Security and the child gets a check that I receive now. If we get a divorce and he has to pay child support is the Security check considered child support or are they two different payments?

 

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Making a Plarn Coin Purse?How wide are the strips of plarn for the coin purse? How do you join the strips together in one strip to do the crocheting? Where in the first Rd do you turn your work?

 

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Daycare Names?I want to name my center after my daughter. Her name is Penni. I can't think of anything.

 

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Weight Watcher's Apple Cookie Recipe?Back in the 70s WW had a cookie recipe that was made mostly from the apple. I would love to have that recipe again if anyone has it. Thanks.

 

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Replacing the Modulator Valve on 1994 LeSabre?How do I replace the modulator valve on a 1994 LeSabre?

 

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Singer Magic Steam Press Won't Heat Up?I have replaced the on/off switch. The switch turns on and goes off, but it is not heating up.

 

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Fundraising Ideas for Student Run Charity?I started a student-run charity two years ago at my school for Syria and all we did was bake sales, as the students at our school aren't very motivated-spirited.

 

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Removing Grease from Polyester Jersey?There are, I don't know how many, grease spots on the back and front of my Detroit Tiger jersey which is made of polyester and is white what the Old English D in blue and blue trimming. How can I get the grease spots out?

 

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