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Vacation Ideas in the US for Under $4000 ?
I suggest the seacoast of Maine, it is beautiful. I also recommend the disney packages. There are island trips as well. Canada and Nova Scotia is supposed to be beautiful as well as the thousand Islands in Canada. How about the Grand canyon? Send this week...

 

My Dog Has Colitis?
I have found out about this product from a woman who leads the Floridas SW division for Boston Terrier Rescue. She has been using this product for years on her dogs to help them heal and maintain their health. She swears by it. My mother is now taking it as...

 

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Dachshund Has Stopped Eating?
Get special formulated canned food from the vet and force feed it with a needless syringe. It is made by Hills Science diet and it will probably be I/D. It will put nutrition into her body, a small can a day is good. The VET should have given you this advice...

 

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Unplug It And Save On Electric Bills
I unplug certain things, such as my coffee maker. I had one go up on fire and melt in on itself in less then a minute and I was in the room when it happened. Thank God. I was just about to go in the shower. Now mind you it was not on, JUST plugged in. My tip...

 

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Use Shampoo to Wash Wool
Brilliant!! I love it. Thanks so much for the tip.

 

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Scented Sleepy Time Pal for Kids
Brilliant, I am going to share this with my sister. She has a little one who just doesnt want to settle down at night. Thanks so much, Laura

 

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Wedding Locations in New York, NY?
http://www.villa-monaco.com/new_page_6.htm They have all different packages. I also found this on google.. http://www.liweddings.com/planning/location-guide.aspx Now it has been years but I have been to a number of these halls for weddings (I moved to FL 15...

 

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Getting Rid of Dog Urine Odor From Microfiber Couch?
I have had great success with a product called Kids N Pets. I buy it at Wally World. It is about $5 or so. It works great on cat urine, dog urine, human urine and dog diarrhea. Here is the best part. The pets wont go back and do it again in that area. Just...

 

Mr. Smith (Tabby)

Mr. Smith (Tabby)
Mr.Smith is a beauty. He also sounds like a love. Happy days with the little guy! Laura in SW Florida I have three of my own!

 

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Deterrent for Pets?
there is a product I bought at WalMart, it is called Kids N Pets, for about $5. It states it will even take out skunk. I dont know about the skunk, but it worked great on cat urine and on dog diarrhea. Let me tell you it is a great thing for the money and my...

 

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Day After Thanksgiving Dinner
Take all the left overs and make one layered casserole. Turkey layer, sweet potato layer, turkey gravy over it, layers of corn, peas and onions. stuffing, what ever was for dinner, even put in the cranberry sauce. If you had mashed white potates and yams put...

 

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Crocheted Victorian Tree
These are just beautiful. I am of course crochet challanged but Mother is not. LOL... I am printing to show these to her tomorrow morning. I am loving them!!! Happy holidays and you do lovely work!! Laura

 

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Feed Dogs Yogurt for Allergies
Yogurt is so beneficial to the pets. Our dog was showing his allergies in the way diarrhea. His immune system will never be up to snuff as he was inbred. The yogurt keeps him doing great. It became expensive to buy the organic yogurt by the big tub. So I learned...

 

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Check Out Your Local State or County Fairs
I have to say, I have not ever been the Minnesota State fair. I have only been once to a state fair in NY and that was over 18 years ago. It was huge and the number of booths and vendors was tremendous. So in fairness, I just went into the Web page for the...

 

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Check Out Your Local State or County Fairs
Hello again, I guess I stepped in it. Huh? I was not implying one way or another on the greedy or lack of greedy. I am just saying maybe everyone is jumping up and down to quickly. I also stated I have not been this state fair and I have only ever been to one...

 

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Does Cat Faeries Product Work?
Hi Rochelle, I have had great success with a product called Kids N Pets I bought at my local WalMart Center. It works great on cat urine. It is about $5 and well worth every penny. Good Luck, Laura

 

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Looking For Online Store to Buy Bulk Dog Food?
Purina Pro Plan Adult Large Breed Weight Management I dont know how much it costs,but I can tell you what we do, We buy a brand of dog food & cat food called Diamond It is only sold in feed stores like Tractor Supply. The food is equal to the top name brand...

 

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Alternative to Heartgard?
I do not buy heartguard for my dog. I buy my ivermectrin thru a feed supply for cattle. You just give your dog the appropiate amount by their weight and size. You just squish it down their throat or you put it on their food. My husband and I have been doing...

 

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Renting Space In L.A. For A Baby Shower?
I would try a local VFW hall, or a Local church they rent out hall space. Elks club, different Lodges. Sons of Italy. Places where groups get together do rent space to help off set costs. I would look in the yellow pages under clubs/organizations. Or you can...

 

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Rescuing an Abused Pitbull?
Hello, I didnt really read through each and every response and I will apologize in advance for that. But I think you should watch the the Dog Whisperer with Ceaser Millan. According to Ceasar dogs live inthe moment. So forget the abuse she suffered in past...

 

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Keeping a Dog out the Litter Box?
Hi Joanie, We have the hooded litter boxes (2) we have three kitties. Our lovely doggie thinks they are snack boxes. A very disgusting snack as far as I am concerned. Anyway we have the boxes in our spare room behind two kitchen chairs and they are facing the...

 

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Low Carb Recipes for One?
Okay, here is the deal. Your body has gotten used to the new program you put it on so now you have to mix it up some. Try eating small amounts for about a week. Try eating like 2 or 3 oz of lean protein and 1/2 cup of natural carbs. (like yam or brown rice...

 

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Catering Supply Companies?
I have not found any. I believe you have to be a well established business before they will set you up an account like that. Though if you find one can you let me know. I would like to set up an account for cake boxes and cake circles. Thanks, Laura ps. where...

 

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Gypsy Moth Caterpillars?
I found the following on a yahoo search: http://www.nbc4.com/answerstoaskliz2000/1165953/detail.html This one here gives lots of information on it. http://www.gypsymoth.ento.vt.edu/vagm/FAQs.html

 

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Take Digital Photos To Spot Check Your Cleaning
Ohh, this is almost a scary idea!!! LOL, I guess I am up for the challange though. Thanks for a great tip.

 

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Transporting Board Games?
How about, putting a stip of velcro from the bottom to the cover on the outside. This way you can velcro it opened and closed and they wont just slip open. I would think a two inch piece on each side of the box should do it. Good luck!!

 

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Vacuum Cleaners That Clean With Water?
Hi all, My hubby was selling them about 10 years ago. I love my rainbow. I didnt buy a new one, who could afford that. No we bought one used from a lady locally. I love it. No nasty smells when vacuuming. It gets all the nasty stuff caught in the water. I then...

 

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Removing Hair From My Face?
I was just reading an article on yahoo about hair growth... http://fullcoverage.yahoo.com/s/hsn/20070221/hl_hsn/spearmintteamayhelpwomenwithhirsutism I have PCOS as well, so I got the whole bundle. LOL.. I pluck, pluck pluck, cut them off with scissors, electra...

 

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Reuse Large Ice Cream Tubs
Hi All, I use mine for a variety of things. I defrost meat in them. I put the package in add cold water and change out the water about every 1/2 hour. I also use them to hold dough I am raising in the oven with just the oven light on. Works great. Perfect for...

 

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Office Award Ideas?
Something they can enjoy on time off. If you cannot give comp time, how about gift cards for different types of places. Like for the guys: Home Depot Discount Auto Lowes Sears Local supermarket Local Movie Theater Tickets For the ladies: Targets Walmart JC...

 

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Name Ideas for Disabled Children's Organization?
Challanged Childrens Society Champion Childen Society (services) Cherished Champs Svc Chosen Children Supports Champions Choice Services Courageous Care services Courting Champs Society That is all my feeble brain could come up with this late at night. Do let...

 

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Burgundy Paint Didn't Work Out?
I would feather over it with the other color. You need to mix it with a glaze. It should lighten it and you wont see the streak marks of the roller.

 

Family Gatherings, Family Tree

Family Gatherings, Family Tree
Reading this made me think of the times I have spent with my own mother in law and how I miss her so. If I had sat with her done one of these trees it would be so fantastic as she was the last one in her generation who remembered all the aunts, Uncles and so...

 

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Cingular Wireless Complaints?
Doing a search on yahoo for telecommunication cell phone complaints I found this web site: http://www.governmentguide.com/consumer_services/complaint/consumer_complaint/complaint_FCC_2.adp You can try a similar search for your particular state or use this one...

 

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"Snowballs" Recipe?
Hi, I went to yahoo and google and did a search. Of course my two favoirte sites came up on About.com when I searched it came up with this page http://southernfood.about.com/rsrch.htm?zIsPG=gSrch&zIsT=Southern%20U.S.%20Cuisine&zIsD=southernfood&terms=snowball...

 

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Restoring A Japanese Screen?
Found this on google: http://www.japangarden.co.uk/repair_shoji-p-59.html Dont know if it will help or not. Good luck.

 

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Whiteboard Marker that Won't Come Off?
Hi, I read on another board somewhere that you can wax it with car wax and it works great again. I am not 100% on this so lets here from some others please!!!

 

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Cleaning Converse Chuck Taylor's?
Throw them in wash(I do mine with the towels). I also live in Floirda so I put mine upside down over the a blower on the a/c unit outside and they dry in about an hour. It is great. Oh and dont use any bleach it discolors the bottom rubber portion.

 

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Discount Programs For Prescriptions
You should speak to your Doctors nurse and have them put you in touch with the drug company. They have many programs themselves and if you qualify you can get the meds for a very very small amount or sometimes nothing at all. Talk to your Doc about it. I do...

 

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Cleaning Paperback Books
My Mom was the queen of covering all books especially paperbacks. We would all read the same books in the family and with 7 people reading the same little paperback they get damaged. So Mom did the clear contact paper and she even used regular legal size paper...

 

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Burgundy Drapes?
eggshell, or cream or off white or Ivory, ecru, light and simple and let the drapes and the carpet stand out with the finishing touches you will put on the walls. It sounds lovely. Enjoy!

 

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Sharpening a Kyocera Ceramic Knife?
Here is a website I found for them. http://global.kyocera.com/ See if there is a link or a number to call in there. Good luck, Laura

 

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Ming (ShiChi)
Ming is too cute! What a little darling. I bet she is a joy to have! Enjoy, Laura

 

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Rotisserie Reviews?
Hi, I have a Showtime rotisserie and I love it. I can put 2 chickens on it or up to a 15 lb turkey. It makes chicken so good. My niece loves it. I can highly recommend it. I use it all year round in the kitchen. No problem heat wise. Good luck on what you get...

 

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Halloween Tricks and Treats
Well, if some of you are not overly thrilled on the toilet paper tube, perhaps you can use a paper towel tube and just cut it in half. I would even cut it in half prior to using the towels. You would use less and save money!! Just a suggestion! Though I am...

 

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Cleaning Satin?
http://www.softexpressions.com/software/notions/QltCareProd.html#VintageSoak I found on this page a product called: Ensure® Laundering Agent From Mountain Mist® (16 oz.) Our price 10% off: $4.75 regularly $5.22 (quote)Specially formulated for quilts, linens...

 

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Roaring 20s Theme Dance?
did a search on Roaring Twenties Party theme and here is what came up: It has lots of ideas and info here. Good luck. Oh, I said top hats in my last post it is looking like it should be fedoras http://www.dinnerandamurder.com/Themes/1920s.htm 1920S THEME IDEAS...

 

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Cleaning Up Ant Poison?
Well, I am hoping hot soapy water about 3 times should do the trick. Cause that is what I did and we are all alive and kicking here. That was about 3 weeks ago. I never even thought to ask the bug guy if I should do something different. Laura

 

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Homemade Pimple Treatment?
The key thing is not to dry out the skin. Your body produces oils on what it thinks is not there. So if you take away all the oils say 3x a day it is going to produce twice what you need 3x a day. So you maybe be making things worse. Proactive is fine for a...

 

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Packaging Quick Meals
I too am behind the times. LOL, thanks for the info on the glad press wrap. I am gonna go get me some. LOL...

 

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Woven Candy Wrapper Purses?
I just went and looked them up on ebay and this one is adorable. I remember making the gum wrappers into chains as a kid. I have no idea how to do this. LOL and now I am going to do my research on it by googling. They are just too cute. I dont know if the picture...

 

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Putting a Shelf on the Wall Without Brackets?
Do tell how this wild hair of soup cans would work? LOL... I hate when I get a wild hair...

 

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Cleaning Bird Feathers Off Blinds?
I dont know how you would clean the blinds, but what I would do for prevention is: Put a piece of thin plastic, plexiglass, or something that is clear so she can see through it. Attach it to the outside of her cage. Use those little tie wraps from the hardware...

 

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Keep Your Tablecloth and Placemats Clean
You gotta be careful with the plastic on wood. If it gets one little cut in it and you dont see it, water will seep in there and ruin your table. My Mom did this method for years in our house we had about 6 table clothes on the table and the plastic one on...

 

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Medic Alarm Service Reviews?
We are in Florida and Mom had one set up through Senior friendship It was from ADP, the state paid as she is low income. She always kept it on the handle of her walker. It was set up that if she rang it. The company would call her on the phone. If she didnt...

 

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Body Odor Smell on a Mattress?
I realize I am a little late on this. A very very good vacuuming with a beater bar is first. Then I would go buy an enzyme cleaner (like for cat and dog urine). Spray the mattress good and let it sit for a good 10 minutes. Then blot with towels or if you have...

 

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Removing Fat from Broth
All great ideas, my favorite method is to pour it all into a zip lock bag. Zip it closed hold the bag upright for a minute or so. All the fat rises, cut a whole at the bottom (make sure it is in the pot when you do that). As it all pours out just pinch off...

 

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Cooking From Scratch
Here! Here!! Great big cheers for natural cooking. My dh will not eat anything with preservatives. I cook everything from scratch. He has learned to cook as well and we make some fab meals. I too click off the recipe as soon as I see the ingredient listed that...

 

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