September 23, 2013

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Pumpkin Pie

Diabetic Pumpkin Pie Recipes?This page contains diabetic pumpkin pie recipes. When sugar must be avoided, it doesn't mean you can't have pie.

 

Buttermilk in glass bottle and cup.

Freezing Buttermilk?This page is about freezing buttermilk. A number of dairy products can be frozen to use at a later date without losing its consistency.

 

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Painting Over Rust?This page is about painting over rust. Preparing the surface before painting will improve your results.

 

Couple Buying a Digital Camera

Buying a Digital CameraThis page is about buying a digital camera. Finding the best camera for your needs will take some research.

 

Butternut Squash in wooden box.

Storing Butternut Squash?This page is about storing butternut squash. A winter squash that will keep for a number of months.

 

Empty Wine Bottles

Finding Empty Wine Bottles?Wine bottles have been used in crafts and other projects for years. Finding a source for the empty bottles can be a bit of a challenge at times. This is a page about finding empty wine bottles.

 

Jack-O-Lantern Fruit Cup

Jack-O'-Lantern Fruit CupsThis page is about Jack-O'-Lantern fruit cups. A simple fun way to make food treats special for Halloween.

 

Photo of a wedding reception decorated in purple.

Wedding Theme IdeasThis page contains wedding theme ideas. Many couples choose their own special theme to be incorporated into the wedding decorations, cake, and food.

 

dining room

Dining Room Paint Color Advice?This is a page about dining room paint color advice. Choosing the right paint color for your dining room can be tricky as you will want it to complement your furnishings and perhaps coordinate with adjoining rooms.

 

Himalayan Cat

Himalayan Breed Information and PhotosThis page contains Himalayan breed information and photos. These beautiful, long haired cats are a popular breed.

 

Jello Jack-O-Lantern

Jello Jack-O'-Lantern CupsThis page is about Jello jack-o'-lantern cups. A simple fun way to make food treats special for Halloween.

 

earrings attached to record

Record Album CraftsVinyl records were used for music for years and are making a comeback in popularity recently. There are lots of undesirable or damaged records available that can be used in a variety of crafts.

 

Woman holding up vegetables from her garden.

Growing Your Own FoodThis page is about growing your own food. With a little work, deliciously, fresh vegetables can be grown in your very own garden.

 

Voting Booths

Voting InformationThis page contains voting information. To be a participating voter you need to be registered, know the issues and candidates, as well as, know where your ballot is to be cast.

 

Zucchini Parmesan

Zucchini Parmesan RecipesThere are a number of delicious ways to use these two ingredients together. This page contains zucchini parmesan recipes.

 

New Years Card

Sending New Year's CardsThis page is about sending New Year's cards. It might work best for you to reduce your holiday stress, to send out cards for the new year.

 

Butterfinger Bar

Recipes Using Butterfinger BarsCandy bars are often used as an ingredient in making a dessert recipe. This page contains recipes using Butterfinger bars.

 

Homemade Candle Holder

Homemade Candle Holder IdeasThis is a page about homemade candle holder ideas. You can create beautiful, original candle holders using a variety of new and recycled materials.

 

Dictionary and Notebook

Building Your VocabularyThis page is about building your vocabulary. Finding good resources and learning a new word everyday can be fun.

 

Spinach Quiche

Side Dishes That Go With Quiche?Finding the best complements to your main dish will make for a great meal. This page is about side dishes that go with quiche.

 

Pretoria, South Africa skyline.

South Africa Frugal Travel GuideThis page includes photos and information about travel in South Africa. This scenic country contains many beautiful parks and wildlife reserves.

 

Generic Election signs

Recycling Political Campaign SignsOnce the election is over there are ways to reuse the signs. This page is about recycling political campaign signs.

 

Serving sushi at a wedding.

Asian Themed Wedding IdeasThis page contains Asian themed wedding ideas. Many couples choose a special theme to be incorporated into the wedding decorations, cake, and food.

 

Videos

Spider Ring Ice CubesPlace a spider ring into each space in the ice cube tray.

 

Monster DoughnutsIf you are looking for a quick and inexpensive treat, give these monster doughnuts a try!

 

Articles

Product Review: BabiesRUs Toilet Cover Lock

Product Review: BabiesRUs Toilet Cover LockI recently bought a Toys R Us brand toilet seat lock. I had to return it immediately. Spend the two extra dollars and buy the more expensive lock. This one is useless and not worth a penny.

 

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Mineral Spirits For Laminate FloorsI've searched for years for the right solution for the footprints and smudges that show up immediately after cleaning the floor. So, finally here it is!

 

Stop Squirrels From Digging In Potted Plants

Stop Squirrels From Digging In Potted PlantsI have lost hundreds of dollars and many man hours due to squirrels digging in potted plants. I would come home from work only to find many pots knocked off a wall or bench.

 

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Clear Nail Polish For Pantyhose RunsWhile still wearing them, simply take clear nail polish and paint over the run and let it dry. This will keep the run from growing bigger.

 

Fried Green Tomatoes

Fried Green TomatoesAlthough we try not to eat a lot of fried foods, fried green tomatoes are a real treat sometimes and so simple to make.

 

Kitten reaching up with left paw.

Little Dude (Tabby)I came across LD's picture on Craigslist and instantly fell in love! This was in late August. Upon picking him up from his original owner, I discovered the poor guy completely covered in fleas!

 

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Write Phone Number on Child's ArmOne of the things that I came up with when taking kids on day trips was to write my cell number on their arms in ink. That way, if they got lost or separated from me, they could have someone call me.

 

Jack-O-Lantern Snack Bags

Jack-O'-Lantern Snack BagsThese jack-o'-lantern snack bags are quick to make and would be great for a party or packed in school lunches.

 

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Product Review: DermaWand Does WorkMy mother uses it, my co-worker's mother also uses it. The results are not instant as many thing after using it for one week, it is a long term investment for your skin.

 

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Removing Scratches from Phone Screen?I have been given a mobile phone, but the screen has scratches on it. Does any one know how to polish these out please? Thanks for looking.

 

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13th Birthday Ideas?My daughter's 13th birthday is coming up we are inviting a lot of girls and a few boys and one is her crush. Do you have any ideas for things that we can do in the back yard?

 

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Decoupaging a Photo Onto Glass?I want to decoupage a professional photo on to an old glass window. The window is cracked in places. What is the best way to do this? What supplies do I need? Which kind of mod podge (or other medium) should I use?

 

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Rate to Charge for Overnite Childcare?As a nanny my rate is $15/hr. Occasionally clients want me to sleep over. What is an appropriate rate for sleeping over?

 

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Cat Peeing All Over the House?I have two 13 year old cats, a male and a female who despite living together for ten years, hate each other. Both cats have had UTIs in the past with the occasional spraying outside of the litter tray, but were put on special diets.

 

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Crepe Myrtle Pruning?I have 3 crepe myrtle trees on the south side of my house. The bark on all 3 trees is gone, just dried up and fell off I guess. The plants seem tall and spindly with very little leaf or flower growth. Please let me know what I can do.

 

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Finding Furniture for a Family in Need?In July I went into the hospital, I was there for a month and while I was there I lost my house and everything that was in it. My 8 year old granddaughter stays with me. Now we have moved to an apartment. We have no beds, no couch, nothing; we are sleeping on the floor.

 

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Pattern for Yarn Dog Not Using Wire Hanger?I am looking for the pattern for the shaggy yarn dog. I have the pattern that uses a wire hanger. Thank you.

 

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Removing a 55 Year Old Water Stain on Wood Furniture?I have an small antique table that my mother, for years, used to keep her prized African violets on. A lot of times she would over water and the excess would lay underneath the dish that they sat on. This destroyed the finish and penetrated the wood.

 

Shower cap with pastel flower design.

Softening Up a Stiff Plastic Shower Cap?I have a pretty shower cap, however it is too hard and stiff to wear. Does anyone have any solutions to soften the plastic?

 

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Having Someone Paint Refrigerator Doors?I need to paint the door on my fridge 410 liters model, frost free Hoover brand. Where I can find someone to spray paint the doors top and bottom, because they have rust. I also need a new rubber seal for the door.

 

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Ideas for Daughter's 13th Birthday Party?My daughter's birthday party will be in November and I have no idea what to do for her. Please help.

 

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Child Support and SSI?I live in California and my ex is on SSI and I collect a benefit for my child. Does it come off of the child support due or does he also owe me child support and the SSI payment? His child support payment is $60, but I receive 230.00 a month in benefits.

 

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Giving a Dog a Beer Bath?What are the benefits to be gained from a beer bath for my dog?

 

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3 Year Old Dachshund Poops and Pees Inside When Alone?Let me preface this by saying that I absolutely adore my two dogs. Hendrix (who this post is about) is my little soulmate. We are really close, I give him lots of attention and love, but I don't spoil him. I ignore him when he's being naughty and he responds well.

 

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Welbilt Bread Machine Manual?Does anyone have a manual for a ABM 2900 bread machine or know where I can get one?

 

Side view.

Hair is Thinner After Cutting Off Perm?I am a 20 year old black male who has worn an S curl perm since I was 16/17. In February '12 I had my barber style it into an S curl Mohawk and had that up until May '13 when I retired the look and had it chopped off.

 

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8 Week Old Puppy Doesn't Want to Eat?My 8 week old Pit Bull pup doesn't want to eat or drink anything today. I'm taking him to the vet when they open, but until then idk what to do. He's still active and what not, but his tummy is making a bubbly noise like it does when you're hungry.

 

Bowl of seeds.

How To Clean Zinnia Seed?I grow lots of zinnias and I save lots of zinnia seeds. After drying the blooms, I separate the petals from the seed. I use a pair of scissors to cut the seed away from literally hundreds of petals.

 

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Refrigerator Part of Kenmore Side by Side Not Cold?I have a Kenmore double sided refrigerator with built in ice/water dispenser on freezer side. It seems like the freezer is fine and keeping cold, but refrigerator side only stays cool no matter what the temperature is set on.

 

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Business Name for My Graphic Design/Website Company?I've been trying to find a funky, cool, and a bit cutsey business name for my freelance graphic and web design company. My current name is JKDM (Jennifer Kathy Design & Marketing). Jennifer Kathy is my first and middle name.

 

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SSI Benefits for Dependents?How can I find out if my ex-wife cashed a Social Security check that was intended for my son?

 

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Real Estate Group Name?I am trying to get rid of my name in my real estate group because I don't want to continue to use my former name. I sell real estate throughout the Minnesota metro area. I was thinking MetroMNHomes.com, but I don't know if that's too vague.

 

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Mustard Stain on Beige Carpet?I spilled mustard on my beige carpet. I have tried everything that I have read and every cleaning trick that I know (carpet shampoo, OxiClean, Dawn, vinegar, peroxide, etc.), but with turmeric being a natural dye, it just won't budge. Any ideas?

 

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Value of a Porcelain Princess Diana Doll?I have had this Princess Diana porcelain doll since 1999. She's wearing a blue sapphire gown. The doll is in great condition with no box. I do have the certificate. I am curious on her value.

 

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Survivor Benefits Questions?When my husband passed my son and daughter and I were receiving survivor benefits; a set amount for the three of us. Then my son turned 16 and they stopped my widow's benefits and split the same amount between my two kids.

 

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Apple Jelly Didn't Set?I have about 10 cups of juice from my apple jelly that will not set. How much "no sugar added" pectin should I add to get it to firm up? When I was making the jelly I used a package of pectin to 5 cups of juice, but it would not gel.

 

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Buying Algodon Cotton Towels?Where can I buy algodon cotton towels?

 

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Ideas for Girl's Sweet Sixteen?I turn 16 in April and I know it's kind of soon to be worried about that, but when the time comes I want to be prepared! Anyway, I don't want to spend a lot of money, but I have no idea what to do. I only want a couple of friends and I'm into anything pink and girlie! Please help. lol

 

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