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Nest Made by Perfect Little Engineers
Thanks Monique for lightening this for us!! I didnt have that option in my photo program! It was so hard to tell what this was made of.. looks alot like hair or feathers.. maby animal fur? Who knows!And that part sticking out to the right looks like an entry...

 

Nest Made by Perfect Little Engineers
meoowmom: I dont think these are regular bees. They are huge black and ugly. You can just feel them looking at you. For sure you steer clear. The regular bees at my home dont bother us as long as we dont bother them. We definitely need bees around, but not...

 

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Bringing Houseplants Back Inside?
This has replies so I dont know why its still in lonely requests. So I am asking a question about it also. One of the replies said to take out the plant WASH off the roots etc to kill the bugs etc before bringing it in. Ive never heard of that, remove it from...

 

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Does My Water Heater Need To Be Replaced?
We just got a new hot water heater. 50 gallons one. It cost about $350 they were going to charge $90 an hr to install it. My husband and son in law installed it in about 90 min. I think your quote is very excessive. I was surprised to someone had to get a permit...

 

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Using Tissue Paper To Update A Lamp
I would also love to see a picture of this :)

 

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What Is This Plant?
I agree its Heuchera (hoo-ker-ah) I googled Heuchera, diablo ninebark ,beefsteak begonia. Judging by how they all look it looks like Heuchera. I know nothing about plants at all..

 

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Finding a Fold Up Bicycle?
Same place where you can find everything else imaginable... EBAY! http://cgi.ebay.com/Nice-5-Speed-Green-North-Woods-Fold-Up-Bicycle-England_W0QQitemZ180254658526QQihZ008QQcategoryZ156524QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

 

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Putting An SOS Pad On A Handle?
I would look for the company name on the box and call them with the suggestion. Who knows... maybe you could make some $$ off it. Wouldnt that be nice.. Doesnt hurt to try :)

 

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Can I Use Lysol On Dogs?
Dont even think about it! If you dont believe all the people here, call a Vet and ask.

 

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Attaching Pieces of a Tea Set to Tile?
Well, I suppose you could do this and use some type of grout or cement etc to hold it in place. Im sure it would be beautiful. I am not crafty with my hands at all. Everything I attempt turns to.. yuk! But I did a search on broken china pieces and found this...

 

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Check Your Free Credit Report Every Year
Every time you or someone else ( a company etc) checks your credit your credit rating drops. You lose a point each time. Even though it may not even be to purchase something. So think twice before checking to often cause it can come back to bite to you.

 

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Cake Mix Peach Cobbler
This sounds wonderful. My version of this recipe is : Dump Cake. 1 can cherry pie filling 1 can crushed pineapple (with juice) 1 box cake mix white or yellow big handfull of quick oatmeal big handfull of flaked coconut one stick of butter sliced thinly.. (or...

 

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Lemon Juice To Whiten Potatoes
I also use lemon juice to whiten sliced apples because by the time I finish preparing them for fruit salad they start to darken.

 

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Use A Frisbee As Inexpensive Hummingbird Shade
Im answering my own post here. But since posting this my husband made the top part to the Hummingbird feeder! We couldnt find a frisbee at Walmart or the Dollar stores., so we purchased the bottom plastic dishs that sit under plastic flower pots. In fact they...

 

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ThriftyFun Through the Years
I love this site and spend A LOT of time here. I won $25 prize once for a tip of using homemade rope handles on dresser drawers! thanks.. I then shared it with my daughter and ordered Pizza Hut for supper, it was her dresser as a child :) I think I remember...

 

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Plumping Up Raisins?
I dont always get raisins used up in a couple weeks time. It seems like they dry up and get sugary before they are gone. Any possible way to keep them good longer?? TIA.

 

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Is It A Need Or A Want?
That is how we get our groceries.. especialy at Walmart where its soo easy to spend spend spend! Of coarse we get the weekly things we need. We mostly shop at Save-A-lot. But at Wallys we only buy sales!! If its not on sale.. we have to NEED it or we dont but...

 

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Be Careful What Hair Chemicals You Use While on Medication
My daughter has severe migrains.. to the point that she would pass out. Shes on Inderal which is for high blood pressure... but it helps migrains.. also shes on prozac and zanax for stress to reduce migrains.

 

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Fixing Gravy that Curdled?
Curdling may mean that the burner is too high. Lower the heat and when you add the milk use a wire whisk .. whisking it real fast.. take it off the burner and continue whisking. Place on burner-low heat to keep warm. My hubby and I take turns doing dishs so...

 

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Where Can I Find an Electric Bed?
Where I live, there are places that loan then out, and maybe even sell, them cheap. Is anyone in the family a member of the American Legion? A while back, we had a need for crutches. I called and got a pair from them for as long as needed. Not sure if all areas...

 

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Glue This to That
This is handy! Thanks so much! :)

 

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Making Instant Potatoes Without Milk?
Just use water where it calls for milk. Adding the margarine will help the flavor. If its too thick, add hot water while stirring. Eating with gravy helps too. My kids prefer without gravy. In this case, top with margarine on the plates. You gotta do what you...

 

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Saving Money at the Salon
I never have the hair dresser wash my hair. I wash it every day anyway so afterward I go home and wash it, besides it saves $3.50! My hair dresser is very good, I have natural wavy(used to be natural curly, age removed the curl plus I used to iron and straighten...

 

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Neighbors Added Onto Our Fence without Permission?
I agree.. call the Township Hall or Village hall, depends on the size of your town. We had problems with a neighbor and the hall was glad we called as they had other complaints and were letting them mount up as ammo in court. Even the smallest thing helped...

 

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Finding Boxes for Packing Household Goods?
Eileen is right. Nursing homes, Assisted living homes. Or anywhere that orders supplies will give away boxs. It saves the supply person from breaking them down and hauling to the dumpster out in the back 40 too. But you have to beat the employes to them, somone...

 

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Problems With Sensor Night Lights?
I had this problem in the bathroom. I would put new bulbs in and they burned out too.. I thought!! Come to find out.. the problem was that the pug in the bathroom and kitchen had that protector/over load button on them and I had to do was press it. It then...

 

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Looking For Information About Salt Crystal Lamps?
I have 2 I leave them on 24/7 I got them both on Ebay... they each weigh 11-19 lbs. Have had them for years. I like to think they help. http://cgi.ebay.com/Himalayan-SALT-CRYSTAL-LAMP-Natural-Ionizer-lamps-4-6lb_W0QQitemZ170173675877QQihZ007QQcategoryZ20704QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

 

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Looking For Information About Salt Crystal Lamps?
Tami.. look on Ebay there are many salt-lamps http://cgi.ebay.com/Himalayan-SALT- ... QssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem I was looking at my previous posts and decided to post a picture of my salt lamp :) I have 2 of these I got on Ebay they each weigh 19...

 

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Saving Money to Go on Vacation?
KimmyLynn: thats a good idea in my eyes cause I do the same thing for my daughter lol They took their first vaction ever this summer. They couldnt save, somthing always happend or somthing came up they wanted more. This time they were determined to go! They...

 

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Looking For Brass or Silver Pendulum Bobs?
Ebay!! There is almost nothing that isnt there :) I did a search for you. http://search.ebay.com/search/search.dll?sofocus=bs&sbrftog=1&fnu=1&from=R10&keyword=pendulum+bob&crlp=685583085_9404&satitle=pendulum+bobs&sacat=-1%26catref%3DC6&fbfmt=1&sabfmts=1&fsop...

 

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Does a Metal Spoon Ruin Amish Starter Bread?
I did some research on this and every web site said DONT use a metal bowl or a metal spoon. None of the sites said why tho. Sorry.

 

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Removing Brown Stain on Linoleum Caused By Refrigerator?
If the heat discolored it, it may not come out.. in a way the heat may have cooked it a little.. so to speak. At first I was going to say try *Whink* its in the laundry dept.. it will take rust out of carpet and furniture etc... but they say you need to rince...

 

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Use a Lamp Timer With Your Crock Pot
I started doing this about 6 months ago and it works out well! I usualy put in a roast & veggies and set the timer to cook from noon to 4pm. Ours only has 60 min intervals. By the time im home from work its all done and alot less mess.No more over cooked meat...

 

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How to Change Bathroom Door Lock?
My husband just replacced our bathroon door knob. I know he had a drill and screw driver.. it wasnt lined up properly. I dont think it requires a locksmith...I would think if you did a google search on installing a bathroom door knob it would tell how. Good...

 

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Hit the Power Button
Dont do this. Its called a hard shut down. Take it from me! I did it a few times for the same reason..once out lazyness.. not wanting to wait for it to shut down normaly. Then all at ones there were problems, like..during reboot windows wouldnt come up, or...

 

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Help Organizing 40 Years of Photos?
Thanks for all the suggestions with putting all these photos into albums. Im on the 5th album. Each one holds 300, actually 600, cause I have doubles of every single one! Now you want to talk about a mess?! Its unreal. My grand kids cant even get to either...

 

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Look For Unexpected Photo Ops
Look again.,. I often see images in the clouds.. to the left of the pendant, in the clouds theres an image of a little girl in that small dark area she has dark hair.. and at times she is rubbing her eye. yes the image changes. Now.. look to the right of the...

 

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Getting Pet Meds at a Regular Pharmacy
We always asked our vet to call our pets scripts into the pharmacy, they were MUCH cheaper!

 

Unexpected photo op, clouds reflected on windshield behind cross.

Look For Unexpected Photo Ops
Grandma Bess: you are right I see it!! I did see somthing there but couldnt quite make it out.. but if you turn your head a little sideways to the right its plain as day!! But as always.. images changs.. it didnt look that waybefore. I copied this pic ... its...

 

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Bread Sticking To Dentures?
well, it stopped me from eating bread. I could live on it and always had many types in my freezer. Not anymore. But im sorry to say i havent lost any weight because of it lol . But I do realize now that I used to eat more than my share of it.

 

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Chocolate Cake Recipe for Turbo Cooker?
I have a Turbo cooker too. I use it almost every day! Tonight I made chicken stir fry in it. A while back I saw a new one at a garage sale and I have kicked myself for not getting it, I know one day I will wear mine out lol .

 

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Dollar Origami Hearts
Oooops... sorry, I should have stated in my post that I didnt MAKE this video. I didnt know what this heart was called. So I did a Google search on Origami Heart and the youtube page came up. So I included it my post. I didnt meant to mis-represent it. I couldnt...

 

Creeping Phlox
Ohh those are so gorgous! I would love to plant some. Do they bloom all summer? Thanks.

 

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Crock Pot Apple Cobbler?
INGREDIENTS: * 6 medium cooking apples, peeled, cored, sliced * 1 1/2 cups flour * 1 cup packed brown sugar * 1 tablespoon cinnamon * 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg * 1/4 teaspoon ginger * 3/4 cup butter or margarine, softened * . * Topping Suggestions: * Vanilla ice...

 

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Furnace Filter Doesn't Get Dirty?
We just had our furnace checked for winter, he automatically puts new filters in. I told him they didnt look dirty to me (trying to save money on an already $93 service) he said..oh they are plenty dirty. They looked clean, just grey. I told him and he said...

 

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Weight Watchers Danish
Not sure.. look at the pkgs. I use low calorie bread.. low fat cottage cheese cinn and equal. So not much and its soo good! lol Thats why I said dont just make one! :)

 

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Losing a Money Order?
It was my experience of waiting 30 days to make sure it doesnt turn up. In the mean time if your paying a bill you would need to pay that bill again so it isnt late. I believe the only way to get immediat refund is you get cashier checks.. but they also cost...

 

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Why Is Laundry Detergent so Expensive?
I get the brand of laundry soap called Extra. I get it a Walgreens at the lowest price. Walgreens has in-store sales that they dont publicize. A couple months ago for on extra large jug its was $1.70 I think it was 100 oz. I got 7-8 (all they had at the time...

 

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How To Make a Pringle Math Can?
I did a Google search and came up with nothing but a school site showing kids making one. Sorry its all I could come up with. There are no instructions tho. http://www.nancyalexander.us/alex/pringlemath.html

 

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Curves Women's Gym?
I loved curves! We had 2 localy. One was larger than the other. I preferred the larger one,the smaller one was near a school and the school staff were there on lunch breaks and after school and I always had to wait for a machine. Seemed there was never a convientent...

 

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One Pot Beef And Veggies - $10 Dinner
You wouldnt necessarily need to brown the meat but it would taste better I think. Plus you could drain the fat off.. although thats what makes it taste better.

 

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A Jar Filled with Memory Cards
I work at an assisted living facility. One of our residents daughters gave her mom one of these for Christmas. It is such a wonderful gift. I love to read them. And the clear glass jar they are in is beautiful.. its short and wide and is ribbed. She put a ribbon...

 

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Product Rating Web Site?
Answering my own post in case it has gotten buried under other feedback :) Hope someone can help me out. Thanks. :)

 

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Removing Pink Bath Wash From Closet Floor?
If what you mean is body wash, this happened to me. I used 409 scrubbing bubbles.. or spray disinfectant bathroom cleaner and it worked. Also try hydrogenproxide. Let it sit a minute then scrub. It mostly depends on the type if flooring etc it was dropped on...

 

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Casserole Recipes Using Egg Noodles?
There are tons of recipes on the internet. Heres one to start.. then scroll down for more. :) http://www.dianaskitchen.com/page/recipes04/a40122k.htm

 

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Did I See an Angel?
I believe this was your answer, that she will be ok. Whether its in this life or the hereafter. When I have a dilemma a worry or just need an answer. I pray and ask God. I pray whether its day or night. But Ive been told that before retiring in the evening...

 

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Screen Size Problems?
On your monitor there on the side or bottom front there should be *menu* button. One of the options controls the screen width and height. If you cant locate it, call your ISP or server, the number of the place you dial into to connect to the internet. Im sure...

 

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Wintering Strawberry Plot?
We had a small stawberry patch in Michigan too. We never really did anything but pick them and they came back every yr. In local fields I never saw any that were covered with anything.

 

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Cleaning a House with a Long Haired Cat?
I used a vacuum to suck up all the cat hair then dusted. It was horrible, but the furnace filters is a whole other story. To me that would fall under Home Maintenance which is out of the house keeping dept. and thats what I would tell her. If she has no one...

 

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Cleaning a House with a Long Haired Cat?
There are many kind things you can do for a client (and I do). I do one free cleaning a yr, but not per client. But I do extra things... or stay longer. I, and not many people can afford to have a free client. But my people (I call them friends cause thats...

 

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Tuna Soufflé?
I searched the internet for a Tuna Soufflé recipe w/cashews in it and didnt find one. Maybe it could just be added as an extra? Good Luck.

 

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New Drapes Out of Sheets
WOW! beautiful job! My sewing machine sits here collecting dust! I bought it to mend rips and tears. I can barely sew a straight line. I have blinds and valances through out the house. I would love the sheets to curtains idea. I wish you were my neighbor or...

 

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Teriyaki Flavored Beef and Noodles
Steakums come in enclosed in plastic bag, inisde of a box. They are very thin strips of beef.. about 4x8 inches.. they shrink when cooked. Aldi and Save alot have a cheaper brand tho.. theres I think 6 or 8 steaks in a box for about $2.79 (?) I get a box every...

 

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Teriyaki Flavored Beef and Noodles
Steakums come in enclosed in plastic bag, inisde of a box. They are very thin strips of beef.. about 4x8 inches.. they shrink when cooked. Aldi and Save alot have a cheaper brand tho.. theres I think 6 or 8 steaks in a box for about $2.79 (?) I get a box every...

 

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VCR Not Working on a TV/VCR Combo?
I think that if you go to Radio Shack and ask they will fix you right up with the correct cord! :)

 

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Organizing Pan Lids?
I had alot of odds and ends pots, pans and lids. I thought I couldnt do without all of them. When we moved I got rid of alot of them along with many kitchen gagets that was collected through out the years. I went through them all and only kept a small amount...

 

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Easy as Pie Apple Pie
Yummy I bet this is good.. sweet, but good! :)

 

Homemade Pie Crust Protector Ring
Thanks for this. I used to cut strips of foil and lay then around the pie and tuck them down. I save all my foil and reuse it many times. If it gets soiled I wipe it down while its warm and keep useing it.

 

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Cart for Hauling Laundry to the Laundromat When Disabled?
While this may not be the solution you wanted to hear.. its the most useful one. My daughter is ill so she tought my grandson age 14 to do laundry. He wasnt crazy about the added chore.. since he already does dishes and cleans his room.. plus more. But once...

 

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Dry Garlic Spareribs
Sounds yummy, im going to try this :) Thanks.

 

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Why Won't My ThriftyFun Profile Activate?
Email administration here at susan AT cumuli.com she is pretty good about responding quickly :)

 

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Vacuum Cleaners That Clean With Water?
I worked in Environmental Services at a hospital years ago.. we used the Rainbow vacume. We had to stop working 45 minutes early every day to allow time to clean up the machine of coarse that included the time it took to go between floors but it still took...

 

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Garlic-Cheese Biscuits
When I am in a hurry or in a bind I take the easy way out. I mix together.. melted butter (margarine) garlic powder parmasan cheese dried onion I use canned bisquits the Supersize Jumbos(butter flavored) from save-alot .Just spray the pan. Dip the bisquit in...

 

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Think: What Would Great Grandma Do?
Sounds to me like she carefuly pulled/seperated thread from the material itself.. wow neat.. no doubts about it matching. My mom was old school too. I also solved problems by stopping to think. *what would mama do?

 

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Using Pledge on Shower Doors?
It is. And it also makes the soap scum slide right off. Wipe it off then buff to a shine. It will repel water and stay clean longer.

 

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Buying a Bed?
Bed shopping can be as pain staking as car shopping. I used to think an expensive bed meant it was a good bed. WRONG. Like anything else they are high priced. I was so happy to get our 1st new bed ever. We went to A Drs Choice mattress store and got a nice...

 

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Mushroom Soup Patties?
I used to make somthing similar to this. A vegetarian dish. But I also used oatmeal and spices. I would brown them, mix the soup w/milk add a little sour creme,heat the soup first to save cooking time. Then pour the mixture over the patties and heat in oven...

 

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Mothball Smell on Photo Albums?
I am not sure this smell will fade at all. Thats a pretty strong smell. but.. I had books that I was sure I couldnt get the odor of ciggeretts out of. But I hung them over the clothes line and every day till it was gone. Maby you can try that. It took several...

 

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Sweet Gum Balls For Flower Drainage
Im lost on this one! lol Sweet gum balls for flower drainage.. and a sweet gum tree? I picture a gumball machine. I am curious about this one some please give info on this? :) (b)Editors Note:(/b) The balls from the Sweet Gum trees are what they are talking...

 

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My Child Keeps Getting Head Lice?
At the age of 8 my daughter cought head lice at school. It was summer and HOT~~~ They spread very quickly at school with kids sharing combs etc. We washed bedding daily and washed and bagged all stuffed animals, you name it we did it. We ALL used the lice shampoo...

 

Recovered stroller project after completion.

Re-Covered Stroller
Wow you did a nice job! I am lucky to sew buttons on lol

 

What is this plant? (Hens & Chicks, Sempervivum Tectorum)
its true you cant kill the Hens and Chicks plants. A friend gave me a box full and I forgot and left the box under the back steps all summer, and boy it was hot! Well in the fall there they were all grown up together with NO dirt around them, and up thru the...

 

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Lamp Post Style Floor Lamp?
Not quite sure of what you are looking for but I did a search on Ebay.. I typed in Street Lamp. EVERYTHING is on ebay... this is just an example.. good luck! http://cgi.ebay.com/Outdoor-post-lamp-Lantern-Light-New-in-Box_W0QQitemZ260093867172QQcategoryZ94938QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

 

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Homemade Beef Gravy Mix
Im not so sure the brown sauce is Kitchen Boquet. Kitchen Boquet is consentrated and a tiny bit goes a long way. It has flavor but its more used for coloring. Also instant coffee can be used for coloring gravy but again it only takes a dab. If you over use...

 

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Zippers on Sofa Cushions
The only reason the zipper is there is to close the covering once it is made, cause they cant sew it closed easily with a sewing machine. They definitely wont be usable if you remove them to wash them whether by washing machine or dry cleaning.. Dont try it...

 

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Shampoo Bottle Stain?
I have had this happen, even on a pink shampoo bottle. I sprayed the foamy 409 spray bathroom cleaner.. let it sit a moment and wipe away. It worked! :)

 

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My Husband Cheated on Me?
Brittany.. I know how heart broken and betrayed you feel. My friend went through this when we were young also. But she was actualy cheated on. She couldnt look at him let alone let him touch her. There were alot of tears, and many nights of begging for forgiveness...

 

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Budgeting With Envelopes?
When our children were born, in the 70s we used this system but I didnt know there was a name for it. I did it this way so I was sure to have the bill money. Sometimes somehow I would end up with $5 extra. I was so happy to be able to save that. I had one extra...

 

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Poll: Do you use dryer sheets?
the Laundry person at the Assisted Living place I work at also saturates wash clothes with softener instead of using dryer sheets. And Im here to tell you that these clothes turn dark almost black from over use. It may be from absorbing color/dye from the clothing...

 

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Cracked Biscuits?
I remember my Mom making homemade biscuits and gravy. She always cut the biscuits out using the open end of a glass. She would always pour a little oil in the bottom of a pan and coat both sides of the biscuit as she laid it in the pan. They were always PERFECT...

 

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Dry Wipe Marker Pen on Carpet?
Try the Eraser made by Mr Clean (?) A friends daughter used magic marker on her carpet and it worked to remove it!! Good Luck!

 

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Slingo Game for Three Players?
A friend used to play Slingo on AOL and chat at the same time.. but she didnt have to have AOL to play it. I did a google search and found this. good luck! http://www.slingodestinations.com/ heres another one.. http://games.aol.com/game/slingo-xpress/23805...

 

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My Dad Won't Let Me Shave?
How old are you? My grandson is 13. He approached his dad with his hands on his cheeks w/a grin and said, Dad? I feel like.. hair. I think I can start shaving, girls dont like this, and look Im getting a mustache. an I shave? His dad feeling all fatherly took...

 

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Crushed Pineapple in Pineapple Upside Down Cake
I have always used crushed pineapple in upside down cake. I have seen the slices in pictures but with the crushed you get the fruit in every bite :)

 

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Buying Clear Glass Plates?
Yrs ago I was going to try this too, but I didnt know what it was called. A friend used a clear glass plate and put glue on the back then put marerial on the back (with a beautiful scene on it) then applied glue to the back of the material. She used a large...

 

How Much is a 1962 Midge Barbie Worth?
I have this same exact Barbie. About 5 yrs ago ones like her went for about $800 or more on Ebay. Now they go for less. But that doesnt necessarily mean they are worth less (in my opinion) it may just mean with less jobs/money these days that there are fewer...

 

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Three Meals for $4.00
WOW! I dont know where you shop but our sale bins arent that cheap, let alone the chicken. We shop at Save-A-Lot Celery is MABY $1.26 a pk of 6 chicken legs would probably be at least $3.00 Noodles are .79 crackers are .69 Jello is .29. We have went there for...

 

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Untangle a Gold Chain?
It takes a very patient person! lol My husband can untangle anything patiently. Even yarn when I have dropped and it rolled across the room. I have no patients. A magnified glass may help with the chain.

 

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Replacing a Built-in Dishwasher With a Portable?
We had a portable, and when we remodeled our kitchen... new counter tops etc... they just removed the cover of the portable and installed it where the built in was... same thing I guess. Maby you could call Lowes or Home Depot and ask.. Lowes has installers...

 

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Recipes Using Raisin Pie Filling?
When I was a kid I remember my mom making raisin creme pies. It was like a vanilla creme or pudding with raisins. Is that what your can is? Or is it more dence like mincemeat? She also made mincemeat pies.. I have no idea what mincemeat is but it doesnt sound...

 

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Buying a Cupcake Stand?
You had me curious what in the world a cupcake stand was. The very FIRST place to look for anything is eBay!! And yes they have many. http://search.ebay.com/search/search.dll?from=R40&satitle=cupcake+stand

 

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Milk Crate Furniture
Referring back to my top post.. I forgot to mention that she laid the ones on the length side of her bed .. sideways.. with the open side outwards.. so she could store things in them.. clothes etc. When she moved Im telling you she had a truck load of crates...

 

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Easy Cure For Itchy Feet
I have no idea how you thought of putting on the feet let alone letting it dry on. But I am glad it worked for you :) Just be careful not to slip in the shower :) thats the mom in me saying that :)

 

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Milk Crate Furniture
You are correct. But as I pointed out in my top post the crates ARE available in stores. This lady may very well have purchaced her crates. I in no way meant to encourage theft. However she did get some at garage sales. People collect crazy things.. there is...

 

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Winter Window Cleaner?
I am not sure of the amounts, but I work at an Adult assisted living center and we use plastic or plexiglass cleaner on windows inside/outside. I dont know how frugaly priced it is. But it DOES work and doesnt freez when I open the double hung windows to clean...

 

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Baby Poop on Carpet?
I work at an assisted living unit.. (special needs blg) so I am confronted with this daily and I can tell you this works.. (works best with a carpet shampooer to extract tho) pour on hydrogen peroxide cover the whole soiled area, then spray on spray bathroom...

 

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BJ's Pumpkin Crunch
Thank You for posting this! I am planning on making this for my husbands Thanksgiving Day potluck at his work. Ariela. Fl.

 

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Don't Toss That Broken Fan!
I cant picture this... I would like to see a photo too please.

 

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Using Aluminum Foil
Put Aluminum on top of the crock pot and tighten it down around the edges... everything cooks in half the time. Put on the lid as usual. This really works I have done it for years.

 

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Hercules Hooks Reviews?
Walgreens has these in *As seen on TV isle. Untill now I have only seen these on QVC or HSN. When I go to Walgeens the first isle is hit is the As seen on TV isle!!! Its fun to see what they have there. Then you dont have to pay shipping!

 

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Itching on The Bottom Of My Feet?
I had this problem years ago. But on bottoms of both feet. They itched so bad I couldnt keep from scratching. My feet were cracked and dried, and they bled! The heels being the worst. Soooo sore! BUT.. my hands were the same way. For me it was my nerves.. I...

 

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My Hair Is Falling Out?
What is Horsetail root?? Please ?

 

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Bosch Classixx Washing Machine Problem?
There are many others here with this same problem. At the top under where it says.. Search for answers.. type in Stinky towels All the responces will come up. Good luck

 

Angel Tomato
I see angels.. in the clouds.. forms .. shapes... in photos.. they are there.. just look. Saw 2 in my house..... is so comforting.. once I was driving, a car was about to hit me. I hit the brakes.. I felt my car being lifted slightly.. sort of floating.. my...

 

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Leaving Crockpots on When You Aren't at Home?
I love my crock pot!! I use it a couple times a week, I am just too tired when I get home to cook big. I make roasts in it alot. I always wanted a crock pot with a timer but they dont make one. So what I did was bought a electric plug timer, like what you plug...

 

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Toys for an African Parrot?
I had an African Grey Congo and and an African Grey Timneh. I know they are destructive. I remember rolling up paper plates really tight and giving it to them. Or paper towel and toilet paper holders. Anything they can destroy that wont hurt them. Even a clothes...

 

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Putting Stubborn Lids on Tupperware
That works well.. I also get alot of Tupperware lids at garage sales.. give then a quick soak in hot bleach water.. wash in dish water and wow.. I pay like .05 or .10 for them.. if they want more offer less.. they take it just to get rid of them. Dont put them...

 

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Pickle Juice for Dogs?
I dont know about the pickle juice, but my first thought was.. why would I feed pickle juice to my dog? :)

 

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Remembering My Login?
I use the same password on all sites. If it wants you to add numbers I add the year 2006 or year of birth. Easier that way. If you cant get your hands on a piece of paper write on your computer tower! lol I write on my printer case. Its within reach :)

 

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Deodorizing a Couch?
What I would try is vacuum them well, then shampooing them (Bissel makes a carpet/upholstry shampoo that has scotchguard in it). If you have a deck or garage or can sit them out side somewhere to air out.. even bringing them in at night, then back out. And...

 

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Deodorizing a Couch?
I wonder how many others know exactly what the so called *Old People smell* is but not sure of how to phrase it? There are a few examples of it. One is purely how one may call it as a nursing home smell. But I remember this older lady we used to visit when...

 

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Deodorizing a Couch?
Wonder how many others know exactly what the so called *Old People smell* is but not sure of how to phrase it? There are a few examples of it. One is purely how one may call it as a nursing home smell. But I remember this older lady we used to visit when I...

 

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Deodorizing a Couch?
camo_angels what I wanted to say but didnt was the urine odor, yes it does exist in personal homes. My mom was clean but some odors are difficult to get rid of no matter what.. with incontinence (sp) you know. And you sure rang a belll when you said mentholatum...

 

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Protecting Silk Flower Arrangements for Gravesites
Thanks for bringing this post up. I will do this at our family grave sites :)

 

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Brown Grass From Dogs?
This happened to our beautiful yard too! Brown or yellow spots. The problem was our dog had high acid content in his body due to a pancreas problem. Have the dog checked.. we waited too long. The brown spots are gone, so is our pet :(

 

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