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Six Year Old Keeps Peeing on the Floor?
You need to discuss this with your step-sons doctor. Either there is a medical reason for his continuing to do this, or it he is angry about something and using this as a somewhat safe passive-aggresive way to show it. If he has only recently moved in with...

 

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Spreading Sour Cream on Tortillas?
If youre making soft tacos or other such foods, just put the meat and other fillings on the tortillia and put a stripe of sour cream down the middle. Then, when you roll it up to eat it, youll get sour cream in every bite!

 

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Kool-Aid Sherbet
This sounds good, but I thought that sherbert doesnt have milk.

 

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What Does DH Mean?
DH -- Dear Husband DS -- Dear Son DD -- Dear Daughter But I love the idea of Dumb Husband! LOL!

 

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Storing Knee High Boots Upright
Also, another option is to use the empty carboard tubes that paper towels came on. These work great! So now you have 2 thrifty options to keep your boots nice and un-slouchy.

 

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Save Spaghetti Cooking Water to Wash Greasy Dishes
Never heard this one. But anything that makes it easier to wash greasy dishes is for me!!!

 

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Looking For Quick and Easy Fudge Recipe?
The absolute best fudge recipe in the world is the Dream Fudge recipe from the jar of Kraft Marmallow Creme. It is fluffy, sweet and delicious and is equally good with or without nuts.

 

Hanging Pictures on the Wall

Hanging Pictures on the Wall?
You could think about moving some of these photos to other places in your home and bringing in other photos or items to mix in among your photo arrangement. You could include plaques, decorative plates, and other decorations to hang on the wall amongst your...

 

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Watch the Cash Register Screen When Checking Out
Speaking as someone in customer service, if you notice the mistake after it has been rang up, go directly to the customer service desk. But, dont just take your receipt, because all the receipt will usually get is the same price that you were already charged...

 

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Clover Valley Pudding and Pie Filling?
Everyone is right about this. Clover Valley is Dollar Generals House Brand. That is where you must go to get it.

 

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Red Lobster Style Coleslaw?
This is supposed to be KFC Slaw, its pretty good! Kentucky Fried Chicken Cole Slaw Not the actual recipe, but tastes much like it. Ingredients 1/3 c. sugar 1/2 t. salt 1/8 t. pepper 1/4 c. milk 1/2 c. mayonnaise 1/4 c. buttermilk 1 1/2 T. white vinegar 2 1...

 

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Bunnies Have Crusty Noses?
It depends on what you mean by crusty. Could just be that they have a cold. Or it could be that theyve rubbed them a bit raw.

 

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Removable Glue?
We used glue dots in production and packaging for some products and it acted pretty much like that. I expect that it is rubber cement that the glue dots were made of.

 

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Kmart Offering Layaway Plans For Christmas
The only thing is that PER KMART CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS, all holiday layaways must be out by Dec. 5, thats about 10 days earlier than last year. Still a great way to go, but just be aware, so you dont get your layaway returned to stock. Happy Holidays

 

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Bar of Soap Down the Toilet?
Try hot water, then baking soda, followed by the vinegar. Then hot water again

 

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Finding Jeans That Fit?
Have you tried Mens Jeans? They may or may not give you the illusion of junk in the trunk, but they will probablly take care of your other problems. Mens jeans are sold by waist size and length, and also most men have flatter butts. Also, usually mens jeans...

 

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Cider Vs. White Vinegar?
As for cleaning, white seems to be the best -- for one thing, less odor! :) Personally, on food, I prefer apple cider vinegar, it is a bit more sour and has more of a bite. But, again, that is my personal preference, you might prefer white vinegar for the same...

 

Young girl in shopping cart

Budget Friendly Ways to Kid Friendly Products
To customize composition books and folders, you can cut words, phrases, and pictures out of magazines and from newspaper inserts (such as coupons) -- I keep a folder with interesting pictures and phrases at all times, as they can also be used for scrapbooking...

 

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Keeping My Elderly Mother from Driving?
We went through similar situation with my Mom. And my kids were there often, even before the Dr finally took her license, I had told the kids not to get in the car with Grandma, that that was the one time they had my permission to actively disobey her, for...

 

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Recommendations for "Freebie" Websites?
Also try signing up for the group VocalPoint. They send you some awesome samples and coupons, and all they ask is that you provide them with your opinions and feedback. Good luck and happy sampling!

 

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Making Adult Cry Baby Costume?
Ive done a baby or toddler for my own costume a couple of times and had lots of compliments. What I did was put my hair up in pigtails and tie ribbons in them. I put freckles on my face with an eye pencil in one case, and with a brownish lipstick in the other...

 

Puppies in blowup pool.

Puppies (Maltese/Bishon)
Thanks for sharing -- such cuties. I just wanna hold em all!

 

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Mini Vacations Near Statesville, NC?
If you chose Old Salem, right close to there is Tanglewood, in Clemmons and they have a show w/ the lights every year that is incredible! You drive through and the displays are awesome!

 

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Litter Box Training a Guinea Pig?
When I had my beloved Miss Piggy, I did a lot of research and even joined an email list for Guinea pigs, and one thing that I learned is that they are SUPPOSED to eat their poop! I know its disgusting, but apparently there is something there that their bodies...

 

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Removing Makeup From Face?
Also, try using a toner or astringent on a clean cotton ball or cotton pad after washing your face. Or use the astringent pads. These help prevent blemishes, and help to get every last trace of makeup off of your skin, just dont use them around your eyes!

 

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Winter Tip: Keep Clean, Dry Socks Handy
What a great tip. I walk to work and have arrived with absolutely soaked feet due to a sudden downpour, and I dont sit, I stand for hours! I was actually able to buy a new pair of socks, but my shoes were sodden and squishy! I tried drying them under the hand...

 

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What Is Nutella?
Its great on toast, in a sandwich, on Graham Crackers or saltines or Ritz.... basically anything that you do with peanutbutter, you can do with Nutella. Its good in celery, on apples.... mix it into icecream.... anything. YUMMY!

 

Scenery: Autumn Driving In Virginia
Wow. Beautiful pic. Is that Mabrys Mill? We used to go there like every year when I was a kid; it brings back lots of memories.

 

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Personalized Gift Business Name Ideas?
I also thought of Personally Yours Personally Speaking Personality Poetry Personified Personifications Tender Words

 

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Watch For Seasonal Clearances For Gifts
This is a great way to do this. My kids wondered last year how I was able to get so much stuff for them and my granddaughter! But, the reason the retailers put stuff like that on clearance is a lot of times, they need the space for new merchandise, or if its...

 

White Poodle.

What Breed Is My Dog?
Definately a toy or minature poodle. Like my baby boy.

 

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Homemade Cold Remedies?
When we were little, my best friends granny used to give us rockcandy that had been soaked in whiskey. It was not enough to cause any problems, but it was enough to sooth. Of course, I wouldnt advise this for kids, but for us adults, it might actually be a...

 

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Too Much Cumin?
Try adding some sweet sage, for some reason, this seems to actually absorb some of the flavor of other spices. It would depend on just how much extra cumin you got in there -- good luck! Also, the idea of adding extra stuff to turn it into chili, sounds like...

 

A recreation of the Christmas Story flagpole scene.

"A Christmas Story" Photo Card
What a cute idea; and your little guys are adorable!

 

A grandma teach two younger children.

Calling All Grandmas! Be a Kindergarten Volunteer
When my older kids (now 20 and 21) were in Elementary school, I wasnt working and was able to volunteer every week. In fact, the year that they were in 1st and 2nd grades, on Thursdays I volunteered 1/2 day in one class, ate lunch w/ one child or the other...

 

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Put Your Address on Your Cane
I work at a major retail store, and you would be surprised at how many canes end up in our lost and found, some of them quite expensive. If you think that you left it at the store, please call and see if it is there. Im always reluctent to get rid of a cane...

 

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Find instructions at www.momsminivan.com!
Yep! remember these! My mom had been a Campfire Girls (Bluebird) leader with my older sisters in Oklahoma, and then was a Brownie leader w/me, and we made these. We used them at the firworks on the 4th of July and other outdoor events for years and years!! Thanks...

 

Devastation caused by Hurricane Ike in 2008

Advice from Surviving Hurricane Ike
One more tip for surviving storms and prolonged power outages. This applies more in the winter with a snowstorm, but this is a good place to mention it. If the power is out and you are heating with kerosene, dont overlook the top of the kerosene heater for...

 

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Free Internet Access?
There are some free internet providers out there, like netzero. But be aware that they are very limited on how much time that you can use them for free each month. You may have long enough to check your email, but not much more. There are a lot of low cost...

 

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Easy Rice A Roni Chicken Dinner
What I like to do is to use the Broccoli Augratin flavored rice and add a little extra shredded cheddar to make it REALLY cheesy, then add the chunk chicken and a tablespoon or so of Miracle Whip. This tastes almost like the yummy Broccoli Chicken Casserole...

 

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Gift Ideas for Wash Cloths?
In Girl Scouts, we made the candles at Christmas time, we used a nice smelling soap as a base, rolled the washcloth up and sealed with straight pins, using a piece of yellow ribbon in the center and sticking out the top as a wick. Netting was used to wrap the...

 

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Uses For Cookie Tins?
If you are a crafter, they are great. You can either use them to store all of one item, such as all of your embrodiery floss or all of a certain type of bead, etc. Or... you can use one as a place to keep together what you need for a certain project (cross...

 

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Orange Smoothie
This sounds a lot like an Orange Julius (remember those?!? Oh, how I loved them!) even our small town mall had one.

 

Staffordshire Bull Terrier

Max (American Bull Dog) and Buster (Staffordshire...
What handsome brothers! So adorable. Thanks so much for sharing your lovely boys with us!

 

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Picking Tights Color For Wedding?
I personally would say sheer, as black is kind of taboo for weddings. However, having said that, it is your sisters wedding -- check and see what she thinks is best, if shes happy and so are you, problem solved!

 

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Rabies Innoculation for Cats?
Around here, the local farm supply and hardware stores carry the vaccines for pets that you can give them yourself. A lot of breeders and pet owners swear by them.

 

Decorated and painted old window wall hanging.

Old Window Themed Art
So cute and creative! I especially love the Great Pumpkin windows! Unfortunately I can not draw a stick figure :( so mine just wouldnt be the same. You have a God-given talent!

 

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Make CDs for Wedding Favors
What an awesome idea! Music is such a powerful mood setter and memory trigger, it will definately evoke great memories off your special day for your guests for years to come. Dont forget to keep a copy for yourselves though!

 

What Is This Plant? (Yucca?)
Just from this glance, it actually looks a lot like a marijuana plant! You should have someone who knows about plants to check it out for you. (b)Editors Note: (/b) I posted a close up of the plant. Relatively sure it is not marijuana.

 

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Reviews For Dishwashers Under $500?
If you want to buy new, go to Sears and buy a Kenmore. They stand behind their product, and they are generally good quality products, and are usually around $300.

 

Black Converse shoes.

Saving Money on Shoes
Check the Childrens Department. If youre lucky enough to have small feet, check in the childrens dept. I wear a 5 1/2 or a 6 in ladies shoes, but I can also wear a 3 1/2 or 4 in childrens shoes. I have saved a lot of money that way, especially when I needed...

 

I Don't Want a Car Anymore
I too dont have a car, but that is very difficult in the more rural area where I live. I generally walk to and from work, but that is getting difficult due to knee problems. There is nothing even resembling public transportation in my area, and even though...

 

gazebo made from found wood

Recycled Gazebo
How beautiful! I have always wanted a gazebo.... now I want THIS gazebo! LOL :) Thanks so much for sharing.

 

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Bath Mat Left Black Marks On Floor?
If it is in the tub, the best, most effective, and easiest way to get rid of them is to fill the tub with HOT water and about 1 1/2 cups bleach (more or less depending on how big your tub is). Leave it to soak for at least an hour. Be sure to leave the vent...

 

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Frugal Christmas Gifts For Teens?
Oh you poor thing! God bless you. You just continue to be consistent with your kids, especially your daughter. Keep on with the same rules and values that you have always had for her, and it will get better; she will see, in the long run, that it was you who...

 

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Trouble Using TV Antennas?
Finding the digital converter box is a problem. I work at a major retail store, and on the rare occasion that they actually come in, we only get 5 or 6 at a time, and they are almost immediately gone. The only thing is that the government is actually putting...

 

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Recipes Using Deli Meat?
How about for a different take on the sandwich, a Philly Cheesesteak? You can heat up the meat while sauteing onions and peppers, and top with cheese. If you bring home ham, how about making Macaroni and Tomatoes? Make up a boxed mac & cheese dinner as directed...

 

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Quick Skillet Goulash
Thanks for this recipe! It brings back memories -- this is how my mom made goulash! I!m not sure if she used the juice or not, dont think so, but what does a kid know?!? I know she didnt use the cheese, but I always ate cheese with it, and Mom liked to give...

 

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Where Can I Find Spic and Span Cleaner?
I think that they have quit making the powder that we all grew up with, but they sell the liquid (pourable) at dollar stores in my area.

 

Child's Dress Up Box

How to Create a Child's Dress Up Box
A couple of years ago, when all the halloween coustumes went on sale for 90% off, I bought a huge bagfull of costumes, partial costumes, props and wigs for about $20 (less than one cost before Halloween!) and put them all in a large clear plastic tote for a...

 

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Hobo Dinner
I never heard of using cabbage, we always used version 2 when I was growing up; my mom had gotten the recipe either from Cub Scouts with my brothers or CampFire girls with my sisters, not sure which. But, when my daughter went to Girls Camp, they did foil dinners...

 

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Removing a Snake from a Home?
Put mothballs around the perimeter of your house. You can do this on both the inside and outside of the house.

 

Free Stuff Online
Dont forget all of the free samples at sites like http://www.startsampling.com

 

Free Stuff Online
Dont forget all of the free samples at sites like http://www.startsampling.com

 

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Preserving Game Boards and Pieces
Ive done this with the kids games, and in fact, we did it with mine when I was a kid, and my kids still play some of my board games from the 70s! Also, iclude either rubber bands, paper clips or something to hold the money and any sets of cards. And remember...

 

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Searing a Steak?
I dont know how his goes, but this is my personal take on it, my Mom always made this, and its delicious. You can use most any type of steak, and pork chops are even better. First you season the meat as desired and then sear it on both sides in a frying pan...

 

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Honey Bun Cake
My Mom used to make this and it is absolutely delicious!! You can also add pecans or walnuts if you wish -- its delicious either way!

 

Ralph (Marimo Ball)
That is really neat! I never saw anything like that, or even knew that it existed. Its a good solution for renters who arent allowed pets. I once lived in an apartment that wouldnt even allow us to have an aquarium! Is that not the end?!? LOL If the landlord...

 

Bed Canopy

Bed Canopy for a Finished Look
Love it! I always wanted a canopy bed since I was a little girl. This is beautiful and not too little girly or too prissy for the guys either.

 

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Removing Lice From Play Toys?
You can buy a spray from RID, or the generic equivelant. It is designed for spraying on mattresses and such, but it can also be used for stuffed toys and its pretty effective.

 

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Save Web Addresses On Index Cards
What a good idea! Ive been using a small, fat composition book, but with this system it would be easier to find what I need. One suggestion though -- you can also list your user name and password right beside the site listed on your card. Great idea!

 

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Meals That Reheat Well?
Most casseroles reheat fairly well. And there are tons of homemade soups and chilis that are actually better the second time around. Also, try googling something like meals to reaheat or second time meals etc.

 

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Wet/Dry Mop Reviews?
I love my Swiffer WetJet mop! But, I agree the refills can get quite expensive. I have found that Dollar General and Roses stores are the cheapest place to get them around here. I work in a large retail chain store, and even with my discount, I cant afford...

 

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Healthy Substitutes for Cream of Mushroom Soup
The thing with the cream soups being the base of so many recipes is that it is fairly inexpensive here in the US, as well as an easy staple to keep in the pantry. It adds moisture and flavor to what might otherwise be a tough cut of meat, or a bland one. Tonight...

 

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Gift Ideas For Boyfriend's Daughter?
There are some beautiful travel books out there as well as videos and DVDs. How about a book or video either of a location that she has already visited and enjoyed, or of someplace that she has yet to go, or has mentioned wanting to go in the future? Also, you...

 

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Recipe For Frito Lay Pie?
My mom came from Oklahoma .. I was born 9 miles from the Texas border. This is one of the recipes that she brought to NC with her. Frito Pie was a quick, easy meal that was also a treat. I just ate some last night! * 1 can of Armor Star Chili with Beans * Package...

 

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Removing Dried Blood From White Top?
If the top is pure white you can take the part that has the blood stain on it, put your hand inside the shirt and drape that part over your finger. Then, put the shirt-covered finger into the bleach bottle and tip the bleach bottle up; this will get bleach...

 

Cute ballerina made from clay flower pots.

Clay Pot Ballerina
This is absolutely adorable! It would be a great project for girlscouts/brownies or other similar groups. Love it!

 

Shoreline.

Scenery: Puerto Rico Shoreline
What a beautiful picture, thanks so much for sharing it with us. I had a hard day at work today myself, and seein this picture brought me a lot of peace too. Thousand of miles away here in NC, you touched my soul with your photo.

 

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Recipe for Deep Fried Tacos?
These are actually what is known as taquitos. The recipes souns right, although the truly authentic ones are made with corn tortillas. You can also buy them by the box in the frozen foods section of your grocery store. Theyre actually fairly inexpensive and...

 

What Can I Make with These Items?
Depending on the ages of the kids, one of the most fun, entertaining and interesting things you could do, would be to simply lay out the pieces, and let the kids decide what to make with them! Kids are so creative, youll have a blast watching what they can...

 

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Edey's Fat Free Diet?
No No No, A thousand times no! Any diet in which you only eat a single food is so unhealthy as to be dangerous! Please dont do this! They sound fine as snacks or desserts in a healthy diet. But NEVER eat just one food. Besides, if you limit yourself to a single...

 

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Quick Donuts
I had almost forgotten these great little treats; used to make them with the kids when they were little. You can also drizzle a little chocolate syrup over them for chocolate donuts. YUMMY!!!! For anyone not sure about these, they are pretty much like the little...

 

Frog gift bag.

Froggy Gift Bag
I have a coworker that is obsessed w/frogs. Cant wait til Christmas. She wont care whats in the bag when she sees this bag!

 

Blinged out sneakers.

Bling Shoes
These are too cute! And not neccesarily just for kids. Im going to make some for my grown (20 w/a baby) daughter for Christmas. I might change up the color scheme to suit her interests and tastes. Oh I just thought -- it would be really cute to make some for...

 

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Carolina Potato Salad
Sounds like a truly yummy recipe! But, heres a little time saver: Dice the potatoes before you cook them! That way, they cook much faster. Unless youre using leftover baked potatoes, in which case, you would be saving money by not wasting them! :) Either way...

 

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Recipes For Cold Salads?
A quick and tasty Pasta Salad -- 1 pkg of rotini, prepared as directed Cucumbers, diced Tomatoes, diced Cheddar cheese cubes Onions, diced (if desired) Mix all ingredients and add Lite Italian dressing. This salad is best if you allow it to sit in the fridge...

 

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Looking For Chicken Fajitas Recipe?
Fajitas are easy! All you need to do is to take the desired amount of chicken, and cut into strips or dice it. Put it in a hot skillet with a bit of olive oil. Add strips of green peppers and onions, ad well as minced garlic to taste (jalapenos or other hot...

 

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Frugal Christmas Gift Ideas?
I have had great success making gift baskets or goody bags from dollar store items. Even the containers can come from the dollar store, and dont neccesarily have to be baskets. For example, you can sometimes get a toolbox and then fill it with dollar tools...

 

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Decorating Ideas For Blue And Brown Kitchen?
I have blue curtains for my little kitchen. All I did was to use two matching dish towels (blue and white stripes). I clipped on cafe rings and used a tension rod to hang them, and they are really cute! I get lots of compliments on them. You can use dishtowels...

 

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Quick, Tasty Meals To Serve Fiance's Mother?
A quick, easy and very tasty meal is macaroni and tomatoes. 1 box macaroni and cheese dinner 1/4 cup onion, diced 2-4 pieces of sandwich ham, diced 1 can of diced tomatoes, drained shredded cheddar (if desired) First use a box of packaged mac and cheese, prepared...

 

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Getting an Old Pool Ready for Use?
Good luck with this. There are lots of on-line sites for pool care, but you might be better off having a professional clean it just this once. Being that it has been unused for so long, there may be necessary repairs that you are unaware of. When the pro is...

 

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Recommendations For Donut Chains?
Krispy Kreme! Nothing else compares. Yeast donuts with a glaze -- yum! They are so much better than the cake style donuts that most chains carry.

 

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Using Leftover Lemon Slices?
Lemonade or lemon squares (bars) or possibly homemade lemon pie.

 

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Using L'ovenware On Glass Top Stove?
My Mom had a set like the ones you describe, but they were called Visions. I believe that they were by Corning. We used them on the stovetop, and in the oven, but it was a regular electric stove, not glass top. The main thing is, you do not want to get your...

 

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Ramen Noodle Slaw
A co-worker makes a dish almost exactly like this for all our dinners at work and it is absolutely delicious! The only real difference is that she does a salad instead of slaw. Instead of using coleslaw mix, she uses lettuce, tomato, onion and cucumber. Everything...

 

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Where Can I Sell Used Textbooks?
Most colleges have a community bulletin board somewhere -- check student/community centers, the gym, laundry rooms and dorm lobbies. Post lists of what books you have, what you are willing to take for them and your contact information on all the bulletin boards...

 

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How Can I Keep My Hand-held TVs Working After Digital Switch?
The really bad thing about these converter boxes is that the stores cant keep them in stock. They receive really small shipments (6 or less!) at a time. They have been telling people on the news lately that if your local store does not have them, they will...

 

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Frugal Meal Recipe For New Parents
How about chicken fajitas? Easy to make. Fairly inexpensive. I use chicken breasts, or whatever we can buy cheaply. Cut into strips and cook in a small amount of olive oil, along with sliced onions and bell peppers (green is fine, but you can use other colors...

 

What Is This Plant? (Rubber Plant - Ficus Elastica)
It could also be a orange tree. When I was very small, I planted seeds from an orange that I was eating in one of my mothers house plants, and one of the trees lived for almost 20 years (until my Dad accidently left it outside and it got frostbiten). It looked...

 

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Frugal Tips When Shopping for Clothing
Yes. Checking the seams and such is a great idea. But, if you ask to get a discount on something because of a stain or defect, dont be too disappointed if the answer is no. It can happen, but usually in the retail world, it wont. I work customer service in...

 

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Save Chip and Cracker Crumbs for Meatloaf
Interesting idea. I already save bread crusts cut from the little ones sandwiches in a bag in the freezer and use them to make either breadcrumbs or homemade croutons.

 

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Mom's 'Somewhat Stuffed Squash' Stove Top Casserole
Yum!!! That sound absolutely delicious -- cant wait to try it!

 

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Dealing With A Picky Eater?
The foods he prefered are not neccesarily an asperger thing; these are just the foods that most kids like! Dont worry -- I promise that he wont starve to death. When you make a meal, give him the same as everyone else, but try to include 1 food he likes. Tell...

 

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Keeping Cell Phones Cool In The Sun?
I was going to suggest something similar, but I would be afraid of just putting it in an insulated lunch bag, as insulation works both ways -- it can keep things warm instead of cool. You might want to put one of the flexible blue ice packs in with it. If youre...

 

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Looking For Recipe For Banana Fudge Pops?
If the other recipe isnt the kind of bananna fudge pops that youre looking for, all you have to do is use banannas and chocolate candy melts or chocolate. Peel your banannas and cut them in half, melt the candy melts or chocolate in a double boiler, place each...

 

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Use Purell on Acne Breakouts
I have done this too -- it really does work! More than once, Ive discovered a pimple when Im at work and dont have acess to anything else, being that the hand sanitizer is mostly alcohol, I thought, What the heck?!? So I tried it with great results, Ive started...

 

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Fixing Sandal Insoles That Are Peeling?
Super glue or Shoe-goo, and Shoe-goo is also available in the shoe department at Wal-mart, and can probablly be found in most other retail stores either in the shoe department, or with the other adhesives in hardware.

 

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Keeping Drains Clean?
I rarely have drain clogs anymore, and I have a very simple routine. All that I do is every couple of months when I change the baking soda boxes in the fridge and freezer, I put about half of a box in each drain with just a little bit of white vinegar and let...

 

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Advice About Renting Rooms In My House?
You must be very, VERY careful. Renting rooms in your own home is much different from renting out a home you own but do not live in. I have let people that Ive been friends with for more than 20 years stay with me and things started disappearing. I would never...

 

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When Moving, Set Up Beds First
What a good idea! Yet another of those common sense things that no one seems to think of.

 

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What's Fun To Do at Myrtle Beach?
Myrtle Beach is fantastic and there are tons of things to do! There are tons of outlet stores if you enjoy shopping, theres the traditional Pavillion amusement park ( http://www.mbpavillion.com ), there are many different styles of Broadway type shows, or Branson...

 

A bowl of oatmeal.

Saving Money on Oatmeal
I like the tip about the Amish store, but you may not have to live in or near Pennsylvania Dutch Country to take advantage. I live in rural NC and there is actually an Amish community and an Amish store in a neighboring county (maybe a 20 min. drive away) and...

 

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Using Frozen Bulk Boneless Chicken Breasts
You could also try this (this is what I often do when fresh chicken is on sale) -- you can cook the chicken breasts by boiling them. Freeze the broth and you wont have to buy cans or cartons of chicken broth for your recipes! Then, shred the chicken meat (I...

 

Soap Swan

Soap Swan
I had forgotten about this craft! We made these as Mothers Day gifts in Girl Scouts! We also did the candles made with a square soap (we always used Cashmere Bouqet because it was cheap and smelled good) and washcloths, with a small piece of ribbon for the...

 

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Hairs Still Feels Dead After Stopping Use of Dye?
Condition, condition, condition! Try one that is designed for damaged hair, like Dove or Pantene. Also, go to WalMart or KMart or CVS and purchase some Prenatal vitamins and take one daily. Plus, be sure that you get a trim. You need to keep the dead ends trimmed...

 

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Help With Name For Home Based Decorating Business?
Since its home based, how about From my house to Yours or From our home to yours or something along those lines?

 

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First Communion Centerpiece Ideas?
You can find a lot of great items that, with a little creativity and ingenuity will make great decorations for a first communion. First, look in the area where they have wedding decorations and favors -- especially white candles and candle holders. Also, bud...

 

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Cleaning a Laundry Line?
Depends on what kind of line it is. Is it the vinyl coated? Then, a simple wipe down should suffice. But if it is the old metal style or regular cotton clotheline rope, after it has been out in the elements unused for this long, it probablly is best to replace...

 

Saving Money on Rice

Saving Money on Rice
Another great place to buy rice (especially white rice) in bulk, is at your local hispanic grocery. Depending on the area of the country you live in, this might be easier to find! Here in the South, in our small towns, even the smallest towns have at least...

 

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Looking For An Alternative To Palm Pilot?
I know that youre thinking electronic, but why not try just a notebook and write them all down? Jus have to be sure that you keep the notebook in a safe place. But, you wouldnt have to worry about it dieing on you! :)

 

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Looking For Discount Craft Supplies Websites?
Dont forget Oriental Trading Company. They have a lot of great craft projects, and even issue a seperate catalog just for craft projects.

 

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Poem: Her Recipe
LOL! This is great. I usually cook by feel, so when people ask me for my recipes, it is difficult to try and tell them the amounts and proportions of ingredients! This is great.

 

Different types of vegetables.

Saving Money on Vegetables
The Green Bags help, but the best way to save money on veggies is to buy whats in season. In season veggies are much less expensive, and also are at the peak of their flavor and nutritional value! Think about tomatoes for example. How many times have you paid...

 

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Underage Club For Birthday Party?
Im sure that there must be something of the sort in the Seattle area. All that an underage club is, is a nightclub that doesnt serve alcohol, and caters to teenagers. Trying looking up teen clubs in the yellow pages, and/or on the internet. Have fun and enjoy...

 

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Dulce de Leche Cake
Gosh, this sounds sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo good! Cant wait to get all the ingredients so that I can try it! Thanks.

 

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