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Cocoa Raisin Peanut Energy Bars
These are rice Krispy treats. The brief period of energy they would give you is really a sugar rush, then when your blood sugar bottoms out, youll be more tired than before! Other than that, I love cocoa krispy treats & have never tired it with peanut butter...

 

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What is Converted Rice?
Converted rice actually has a lower glycemic index than brown rice. This means that even though its white, its actually a good rice for diabetics because it wont spike your blood sugar as fast as other rices!

 

White Nedi pot on mat on table

Tips for Cold Prevention And Treatment
Id like to add something. Having to deal with a lingering vitamin D deficiency myself, & doing a lot of reading & research about it - Ive learned that vitamin D actually does more to keep you healthy so you dont catch colds & flu, than vitamin C does! This...

 

A letter L made out of a denim scrap.

Saving Instead of Scrapping Old Clothes
I was really amazed the 1st time I heard (years ago) to unravel an old sweater for the yarn - it was a Why didnt I think of that! moment! I am learning to save a lot of my old clothes to repurpose instead of get rid of. BTW- dont feel bad about donating clothes...

 

Kat looking at camera.

Kat (Siamese Mix)
Kat is a very pretty girl! And so lucky you found her & took her in! Sound like a Siamese too, with her curiosity & tendency to climb. I can just see you yelling Cat! at her too! We have a cat who was just like that when he was young. Hed fly through the house...

 

Water Flowing Across Whiskey Run Beach at Sunset

Scenery: Pink Horizon (Whiskey Run Beach, OR)
This is a beautiful photo. I love both of them youve submitted, but this one has such a unique foreground view instead of the usual sunset over the water, that I really like it the most because of the uniqueness! Thanks for sharing it!

 

Small Stream with Fall Colors Reflecting

Scenery: Stream With Fall Color (Spearfish Canyon,...
I agree, this is absolutely beautiful! It looks like a painting! I would look for some legitimate photo contests to enter it. I wonder if you can sell prints on something like Etsy? Youd have to copyright it though so nobody steals it.

 

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Choosing Secondary Health Insurance for Seniors?
Thanks to everyone for the advice! I had forgotten to mention that my mom lives in a small town without a lot of the resources that were suggested. She also has an old brain injury that makes it difficult for her to understand things sometimes, and she cant...

 

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Allergic Reaction to Flip Flops?
Could be you developed an allergy to the rubber or something else in the straps after wearing them for awhile. Or maybe it was just a reaction of the constant pressure on sensitive, sweaty skin in the heat. If you still have it, you may need prescription hydro...

 

Reassembled heater.

Don't Give Up On a Dirty Heater
I think this is a great tip to save something & get such a good deal. I do have one reservation though. A lot of electrical appliances (especially heaters) have been recalled because they short out or over-heat & cause fires. I would suggest that before you...

 

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6 Year Old Daughter Won't Wear Underwear at Home?
I havent seen anyone mention sensory disorders on here, that could be her problem. Does she act like shes sensitive to other things touching her, like taking off her clothes because theyre tight, pulling her shoes & socks off all the time, not going barefoot...

 

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Blocked Septic System Plumbing?
What Chloelizabeth is talking about (the vent being blocked/bird nest)& many people dont know, is that toilets are vented through the roof of the home. Sometimes, the protective lid or screen comes loose & things can get inside, creating a blockage. Sometimes...

 

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Sausage Dinner
I just saw this recipe (trying to catch up on what I fell behind in reading). It sounds like something that my granny wouldve made for her family during hard times & just because they liked it. I think it sounds like a good, simple, fast meal. Hamburger would...

 

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Hiding Valuables Safely
You know the only real safe place to keep your valuables is in a safe deposit box. Other than that, no place is truly safe from everything. I worry about fires, but I also have to worry about tornadoes. Im always trying to figure where in my house would be...

 

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Ear Ache Relief?
First, if hes in pain & you cant take him to a doctor because its night or a weekend - you can give him ibuprofen, which will help the pain better than the Tylenol. But if he has a regular doctor, you should still call them or take him in if his ear hurts the...

 

Pattern for Dracula costum out of 2 sheets

Pattern for Dracula Cape
This is great, thank you! I made a fantastically simple Star Wars Jedi robe for my son a few years ago, but I had no idea how to make a cape without a lot of work. I was going to make them for my grandkids & this is a much simpler idea than using a pattern...

 

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Ham With Pineapple
Mmmm, this makes my mouth water! Except for the marshmallows, but I guess my kids would like them. Thanks for posting these old recipes, they are wonderful!

 

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Suggestions for Altering Clothing?
This site has some fantastic tutorials for sewing. Their refashioning & upcycling section has some great instructions for re-sizing clothes. http://www.allfreesewing.com/Refashioning-and-Upcycling

 

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Including Eggs in a Healthy Diet?
Dr. Oz considers eggs one of the miracle foods, he recommends everyone have 1 a day. The cholesterol in eggs doesnt affect your cholesterol unless you have that genetic version that people tend to get at very young ages. Wish Id been wise enough years ago to...

 

Falcon Sitting at Bird Feeder

Wildlife: Falcon at My Bird Feeder (Ohio)
I thought it was a hawk also, but either way hes a smart bird-knows where to find an easy meal!

 

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Using Paypal for Non eBay Purchases
Ive used Paypal for years & have always been happy with it. What convinced me the most was several years ago, when someone on ebay (I think), managed to somehow charge my Paypal acct for quite a lot of money (several hundred). Paypal caught it before I did...

 

Dog on patio near dog house.

What Breed is My Dog?
Might just be me, but the 1st thing that came to mind is that she looks like a dingo with german shepherd coloring.

 

Cast iron griddle sitting on foil in baking pan.

Problems Seasoning a Cast Iron Griddle?
If putting it in the oven doesnt work & you cant put it in a fire, you can get the sticky residue off by washing it with hot, soapy water, this is not going to hurt it, will just take the oil off. It sounds like maybe you put too much Crisco on it in the 1st...

 

Finished cauldron block.

5 Inch Harry Potter Paper Pieced Quilt Block
Wonderful! My son would love this! I looked at the site & its a bit confusing for me as Ive never done this - thanks for the instructions that make it look do-able.

 

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PNut and Tommy, Cats Sleeping Together

PNut and Tommy (Domestic Shorthairs)
They have beautiful, shiny, healthy-looking fur coats!

 

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My Frugal Life: GiGi's Labor of Love
What a nice story! And that youre saving it for your grand kids makes it even more special! Its funny how many people give you odd looks & think youre crazy for picking up coins on the street - why bend over for a penny? My answer- those pennies add up! My...

 

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Replace Margarine with Olive Oil in Recipes
Deeli - yes, I love olive oil, especially after I learned how good it is for you. I use it almost exclusively. Ive even used it as a butter substitute on vegetables & my family doesnt know the difference. Ive learned that its really the taste/texture of the...

 

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Vanilla Extract Room Freshener
You can also put a dab of vanilla (or your favorite perfume) on the light bulb of a lamp. When it heats up, it makes the whole room smell good!

 

Little Baby Squirrel Laying on Towel

Baby (Squirrel)
Wildlife babies wont be rejected if you put them back in the nest. I used to think that too, but its a myth. Your baby squirrel is cute, but youre lucky its survived with what you fed it, some animals arent supposed to have any milk at all. Anyone who finds...

 

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Get the True Cost of a Service Before Signing Up
Terrific advice Cricket! Those guys drive me nuts when they try to push their deals! Ive lectured my oldest kids and my husband to really think about if theyre truly getting a deal sometimes! And the sales people cant seem to understand how its not such a great...

 

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Get the True Cost of a Service Before Signing Up
Forgot to mention - Deelis advice about asking for the added cost is a must! And the best way to do as Cricket advises is to ask them to mail or email the offer to you so you can compare it & decide. They dont like to do this, but will most of the time, if...

 

TP tin holder with lid on and extra roll on top.

Store Rolls of Toilet Paper in Pretty Tin
I like your tin! When my twin grandbabies were on formula, my daughter would buy the big tins of formula at Sams. I snagged an empty one from her, wrapped gift wrap around it & used that for extra tp.

 

Little Girl Dancing in the Yard With Red Shoes

Photo: Dancing Like a Princess
Beautiful! I love what you did in making it black & white, except for the shoes!

 

Waves Crashing at Bastendorf Beach

Scenery: High Surf at the Jetty (Bastendorf Beach,...
Id love to see something like that! Should be framed & put on the wall!

 

Another view of this storage system.

Shelf Unit End Storage
I think this is a good idea, Im definitely going to share it with my mom, because she can never find her hammers in the mess in her garage! And Id sure like to know who keeps giving thumbs down to entries, it isnt very nice!

 

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Product Review: Magic Mesh
Thanks so much for posting your experience with this stuff! Ive wondered myself if it would work as advertised. I wonder if I could convince my cat to stay inside if I got one? Probably not,oh well, lol!

 

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80qt Gott Cooler Replacement Lid Latch?
Get Rubbermaids phone # off the internet & call them, you might get lucky. If you dont, I bought a length of sticky-backed velcro & used it to replace a broken latch. Im not sure, but you probably wont be able to get one unless you find someone selling parts...

 

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Hiding Valuables?
Its become so popular to hide things in containers like food cans & fake books(you can even buy them now), thats one of the 1st places thieves look now, just like those fake rock to hide your keys that are so popular now. They also go through bottles in your...

 

Another view of this storage system.

Shelf Unit End Storage
I hadnt thought about the thumbs down being from someone who made a bad comment. Ive noticed the last couple of months that people seem to be getting more thumbs down & usually it seems to be people with higher vote numbers. I thought it might be someone giving...

 

Scruffy the Dog Looking at Camera

Scruffy (Border Collie/Cocker Spaniel)
Isnt it a wonderful thing when an animal decides you belong to them? You get such a living, life-long friend! Scruffy has a very sweet face,Im glad he wasnt what they wanted, so he could pick you. When I was a toddler, my dads brother got a Samoyed husky. Unfortunately...

 

Removing Mud Stains from Clothing?
Simple Green - found in cleaning and/or automotive section of most stores. Spray directly & let sit, or pour into bucket with water & let soak if its over a large area. Sometimes you have to scrub with a toothbrush & repeat application, but it cleans most stuff...

 

Scruffy the Dog Looking at Camera

Scruffy (Border Collie/Cocker Spaniel)
Oops! I meant loving, life-long friend!

 

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Hydroponics for Beginners?
I LOVE instructibles.com! Next to Thrifty Fun, its one of my favorite web sites, I think you can learn to do anything there! Id seen a lot of stuff on hydroponics, so I copied a page here that has links to several pieces of info on it. You can also do a search...

 

Finished McMuffin on a plate.

Homemade Egg McMuffin
I like to make these, but the eggs pop & make a mess in the microwave! Years back, I was told to add a few drops of water to the egg to keep it from popping (& being tough), but it doesnt work for me.

 

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Cooking Chicken in a Crockpot?
The website lah34a referred you to is the best, it has some great crockpot recipes! My easiest crockpot recipe is to throw a bag of frozen chicken breasts (skinless,boneless) in the crockpot, empty 2 cans of cream of mushroom soup on top of the chicken & cook...

 

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Take Your Own School Pictures
I did that a few years ago with my boys. I got tired of the packages going up in price & the pictures were really awful that year We went to a local park on a hill that had walking trails through the woods. We found some good spots to take photos. My favorites...

 

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Apply Deodorant In Sweaty Areas
And if buy the spray on anti perspirant, you can use it on your feet to keep them from sweating so bad!

 

Chi-Chi the Little White Dog

Chi-Chi (Maltese/Poodle Mix)
What a sweet baby you have, & how luck to have you to love him. Its so nice to read about people who take & love animals who arent born perfect. I think the love they give you in return is huge!

 

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My Frugal Life: A Predictable Mess!
I think thats scary that the Ajax was where it could be mistaken for the Parmesan cheese. What if someone had put that on their food instead? I never realized that the containers could look so similar as to be mistaken for each other! Im glad it turned out...

 

Home Remedies for Oily Skin?
My face has always been oily. When I was pregnant, it got so bad that it would literally drip oil off my chin! The best thing I found was to wipe my face with a cotton ball soaked in isopropyl alcohol. In my 20s, during the summer & when I was pregnant, I wiped...

 

A scoop inside an open box of laundry soap.

Laundry Soap Overload
I only use about 1/3 of the amount commercial soaps call for. To keep my family form over-using, I would put a plastic measuring cup in size I wanted used (ex:1/3 Cup) in place of the scoop that came with the powder. With the liquid, I used a permanent marker...

 

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Reducing Cable Costs
Another random thumbs down? Anyway, are you sure you need the cable company to watch your local channels? You might not if you can pick up a signal with an antenna. Were lucky enough that we just have an antenna & converter box - we have more channels now than...

 

Honey Pot the Dog in a Striped Sweater

Hunny Pot (Puggat)
She is so cute! Never heard of that breed before, very good you rescued her & gave her a good home. And more thumbs down! Whats the deal? I see someone has left these for nearly every pet entry in this particular contest. Seems to be a lot of them going around...

 

Sugar Ants

Deter Sugar Ants From Coming Inside
muttmom - as I said, Ive been using the borax/sugar solution for more than 4 years now. It used to work very well before the weather changed, treat them once or twice a summer & no problem. Now, I re-apply when the eggs hatch out 2 weeks later. This might get...

 

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Use Squeegee For Shower Enclosure
Now why would someone leave a thumbs down on a post like this? This is a good tip, Ive done the same thing myself & it saves a lot of clean-up time in the bathroom!

 

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Protecting your Camera
Another random thumbs down? I always put my cell phone & camera in siplock bags when Im going to be somewhere they might get wet. Did you know that if you hold the plastic tight against the lens, you can take a picture through it & cant tell the difference...

 

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Dutch Baby Pancake
Random thumbs down even in the recipes section-odd, especially for a recipe that sounds so good! Ive never nad a Dutch Baby for some reason, even though Ive wanted to try it for years. Maybe Ill use this recipe to make one for my grandkids! Thanks!

 

Colt the Cat getting Petted While Sitting on Lawn

Colt (Cat)
more random thumbs down? Not nice! We had a stray in our neighborhood when I was a teenager, who was the biggest, meanest cat I ever saw. He was jet black & had a head & shoulders like a bull, he whipped every cat & dog around-they were all terrified of him...

 

Sugar Ants

Deter Sugar Ants From Coming Inside
Sorry everyone, I didnt realize there were questions here :) I dont think it matters what you use, as long as its an insecticide that works on ants & you spread it around the foundation of your home. I was using granules from a big bag of insecticide you use...

 

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Tea Tree Oil for Cleaning Bathrooms
I love to put tea tree oil in my handsoap to kill germs, & my shampoo-great for dandruff & such. Ive also used it to help heal cuts & scrapes. Havent tried it for cleaning yet, glad to know it works, will have to try it. I like this website, it has a lot of...

 

Millie Standing up to Look at Flowers on Glass Table

Millie (Chihuahua/Rat Terrier Mix)
She looks like a precocious little stinker, I bet shes a joyful handful! lol! Very cute!

 

Two Praying Statues

Surprise for the Path Garden
These are figurines from Willow Tree, this set is called Sisters By Heart. I have some of the angels they make, I think they are simple & elegant. Heres a link to them: http://willowtree.info/product/sisters-by-heart

 

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Making Cottage or Shepherd's Pie
I dont understand why this would get a thumbs down? I usually take leftovers like these (on the rare occasion I have leftovers) & mix it together, thicken it & serve it over rice. We love it that way. I dont know why Ive never tried it your way, because I love...

 

Sugar the Dog sitting on Floor With Little Girl

In Memory of Sugar (Chipin)
Why would anyone want to give this a thumbs down?? Its obvious Sugar & your granddaughter had a mutual love for each other!

 

Closeup of Broken Glass Bowl

Exploding Glass Bowls
Scary! I think Ill keep my old glass bowls & casseroles! Thanks for the warning, Id never heard of this!

 

Boy walking on the Beach looking at his reflection

Photo: Day at the Beach
I love the photo of his reflection & what a nice surprise it must have been for you when you saw them, not knowing it would turn out like that...and all the little footprints heading into the horizon! Thanks for sharing!

 

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Use Medical and Vocational Schools For Services
Schools can be a valuable asset when trying to find low cost services & offering needed experience for the students. You have to be willing to accept that you may not get exactly what you want when you go to a beauty school. Since they are learning, it doesnt...

 

Plate of paprikash over spaetzle with a slice of rye bread.

Chicken Paprikash with Spaetzle
Ive always wanted to try chicken paprikash, but never got around to making it.Your recipe sounds really simple & delicious, I cant wait to try it. And Ive always wanted to try making spaetzle too - so this is a two-fer, thanks! Do you think it would work to...

 

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Bring Food When You Travel
This is a really good idea. I think a lot of people dont realize how necessary it can be.I met someone waiting in a hospital ER just recently, who had a food allergy & couldnt eat anything in the vending machines - it was a long night! When I was 1st dx with...

 

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Breakfast Sandwich
Thank you for posting this recipe, Ive been meaning to ask if anyone on here could tell me how to bake a bunch of eggs like this for breakfast sandwiches - and now youve solved my problem. Cant wait to try them!

 

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Southwestern Bean Salad
This sounds really good with the cumin & chili powder. I think it would probably be good without the salsa also. I also like that it doesnt have all that sugar in it!

 

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Removing Wallboard Over Drywall?
If its glued on, you arent going to get it off without damaging the drywall & probably having to replace it. If it was nailed in, youd still be taking the chance that just filling in the nail holes would be enough. Either way, its going to be a major amount...

 

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Dry Out Paint Before Adding To Trash
Our city used to take paint during their annual recycle drive, but they quit. Instead, they tell you to let it dry out & put it in the trash. What they recommend is to stir kitty litter or sand into it, so that it dries it quicker, into a chunk that isnt as...

 

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Starting Your Toddler On The Right Foot
I wouldnt mark the right shoe either, for the same reason as Deeli. Im sure it was completely unintentional, most right-handed people dont think about it. I used the L & R method, also the arrows. By the time I got to the last kid, I pot a small dot or drew...

 

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Residue from Cast Iron Pot in Stew?
The food is turning black because either it isnt seasoned well enough, youre using very acidic food, or youre letting the food sit in it too long. As far as I know, its not going to really hurt anyone to eat the food if its not a real dark color, but it might...

 

Full photo of Angry Birds cake.

Angry Birds Cake
Ive heard of angry birds, but dont really know what they are - a cartoon? Guess my kids are too old & grandkids too young. Anyway, this is still awesome!

 

Ocean Shores Sunset with Birds in Foreground

Scenery: Sunset (Ocean Shores, WA)
Breathtaking! Makes me wish I lived near the ocean, thanks for sharing!

 

One 26 pound (12 kg) black kettlebell used for exercising.

Using Kettlebells
Ive been hearing that kettle balls are a unique form of exercise & all the rage for a few years now, but I didnt know what the big deal was. You really gave a good explanation about WHY they are unique & what their benefits are. Thank you for the simple explanation...

 

Painted 78 Record Hanging on the Wall

Painted Vinyl Record
I think this is a great idea to use on records that are scratched & unplayable, different from all the other ideas that involves warping them with heat!

 

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Furniture Polish For DVDs
Ive heard of this before, but never tried it. I have one of those kits with the stuff you spray on & put through the spinner. It took 3 times to get the dvd fixed enough to watch. This might work better, will have to remember it next time! As for eventually...

 

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Saving Money At The Movie Theater
If your movie theater is a national chain, you can also find their website & sign up as a member. Im registered with cinemark & we regularly get coupons for discounts on snacks such as get free small popcorn with purchase of a drink, which is the one out this...

 

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Saving Money At The Movie Theater
If your movie theater is a national chain, you can also find their website & sign up as a member. Im registered with cinemark & we regularly get coupons for discounts on snacks such as get free small popcorn with purchase of a drink, which is the one out this...

 

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Use Syringe To Refill Travel Tubes Of Lotion
I really like this idea, now I dont have to throw my little lotion tubes out!

 

A yellow peach rose with a darker center.

Garden: "No Name" Rose
I think this color is even better than the yellow, very pretty!

 

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Uses for Canned Peach Juice?
My recipe uses the peach juice. I just dump the entire can over the filling. I would imagine you could use the juice to replace some of the liquid called for in your recipe. As for the juice you already have - use it in smoothies, jello, or drink it. My kids...

 

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Dealing With Loneliness and Self Doubt After Death of Parents?
Lynda, I am so sorry for your loss & your feelings of emptiness! I can only imagine how you are feeling, it hurts me all the time to just think about losing my mom, who is my best friend. I just wish I had the opportunity to move her in with me so that I could...

 

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Apple Brown Betty
Yum, brings back good memories. I can already taste this hot out of the oven with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, and just as delicious, the next day, cold, for breakfast! Thanks!

 

Cardinal in Frozen Tree

Wildlife: Cardinal on a Frozen Limb (Louisiana)
Very pretty, would make a great holiday photo card!

 

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Pack An Overnight Bag With Your Luggage
This is a great tip, I do the same thing. Makes it a whole lot easier than having everyone lug a bag into the room & back to the vehicle!

 

A blue expandable file box for important paperwork.

Be Prepared For An Emergency
Very good information. I never thought about the one to not fill up on perishable/frozen food items, but it makes a lot of sense.

 

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Cut Down Straws For Children
I started doing this for my kids when they were toddlers 25 years ago, now I do it for my grandkids also. I always kept a small pair of clean scissors in the vehicle & a set of nail clippers in my purse-just for the purpose of straw cutting. Who would have...

 

A white and blue mural painted on a kitchen wall.

My Frugal Life: Beverly Hills on $30 a Day
Terrific article, I especially liked your $30/day idea! Thanks!

 

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Deodorize With Perfume or Cologne
I like the idea of making the linens or bathroom smell nice and/or special for guests, however if I was the guest I would not be able to sleep in the bed without a change of sheets because Im allergic to most perfumes. If the smell in the bathroom was very...

 

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Removing Sweaty Smell in Laundry?
I would think that baking soda would work well to remove the smell. You can add a cup to your wash, or make a paste & rub it into the stained and/or smelly parts of the shirt.

 

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Getting a Divorce When the Other Party Won't Sign?
If youve lived in Pennsylvania for at least 6 months, you can file for divorce in that state. If the other party doesnt sign the papers, you can probably still get an uncontested divorce - especially if he doesnt file papers to contest it or appear in court...

 

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Child Support and SSD or SSI?
I may be seeing things here a little differently than the others. What I picked up on is that you said youve been paying the same amount since the kids were born & that you have 4 kids but only 1 is under 18. Are yous still paying child support for the 2 who...

 

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Make Iced Tea When Traveling
I do the same thing with the coffee they supply with the coffee pot. I brew the coffee, mix in the sweetener & cream, then pour it over a big to-go mug of ice to take with me when I leave.

 

Grey Feral Kittens Being Watched Over by Parker the Dog

Adopted Feral Kittens
What a wonderful story & a great picture! We had a Samoyed husky when I was little, who absolutely LOVED babies of any kind. Whenever our cat had kittens, we had to watch him or he would steal them & take them under our house to a hole he dug as a nest! And...

 

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Apple Flappen Recipe?
I learned how to do something similar to this at a Boy Scout dutch oven cooking class. All we did was take a box of yellow cake mix, mix enough water with it to make it the consistency of pancake batter & dip the apple slices in it, the fried it. Delicious...

 

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Pineapple Boiled Fruit Cake
This sounds delicious! Can you give an idea of what spices would be in the mixed spice? And also what would be considered a moderate oven? Even if its celcius, we can convert it. Thanks! (b)Editors Note: (/b) A moderate oven is usually considered to be 350...

 

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Tuna with Salad Dressing Instead of Mayonnaise
We love canned chicken with ranch. Its even better than tuna!

 

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Storing Pet Food
I like the idea of the ice cream buckets also, need to pass this on to my mom. She has 2 big dogs & she stores their big bags of food in a medium sized metal trash can with the lid & puts bay leaves in the bottom.

 

Wooden bee hive

Buy Honey Locally And Other Tips
Good information to share, thanks! I didnt realize they fed bees high fructose corn syrup either, but it doesnt surprise me. I have raw mesquite honey from Arizona in my refrigerator & freezer that is at least 10 years old that I still dip into. Tastes SO much...

 

A young squirrel in a tree.

Wildlife: Young Squirrel
FYI - if you put your mouse cursor on the photo & click, it will give you a larger view of the photo! Discovered that quite some time ago by accident, really helps when some of these pictures are too small to show the details! Very cute photo by the way Deelim...

 

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Homemade Rice-a-Roni Herb Mixes?
I love this webiste, she has a lot of recipes for convenience food mixes. chicken flavor- http://www.hillbillyhousewife.com/tag/homemade-chicken-ricearoni Beef flavor- http://www.hillbillyhousewife.com/tag/homemade-beef-ricaroni

 

Moses at the Beach

Scenery: Day at the Beach
Ive been following Moses story & it is so good to see him looking so healthy & happy! Hes a beautiful boy! Thanks!

 

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Use Lonely Sock as Powder Puff
This is a great tip! Id read about putting bug repellent in a sock & dusting with it, but never thought of it for this use! Thanks!

 

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Organizing Recipes in Your Purse?
I also keep a small notebook in my purse to keep things I need to remember. But Ive also noticed on my cell phone I have a notepad (my last one didnt) where I can keep track of things.

 

Rights of Inheritance for Minor Children?
....and maybe the feminine user name is the daughters name? Partner, daughter, whatever. I think that jeannette1940 could have found a nicer way to question it under the circumstances. Anyway, I agree that you need to speak to someone like a lawyer or Legal...

 

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Store Nuts in the Freezer
I always keep my nuts in the freezer - but they dont last, because I love to eat frozen nuts,they have a great crunch! LOL!

 

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Think About Where You Store Valuables
Ive found a couple of places to put things that I know nobody would ever think to look, but I would like to add this word of caution. If you are going to do this, make sure at least one person in your family knows you do this & where your hiding place is. Im...

 

Caring For Newborn Kittens - newborn kitten being fed from a bottle

Caring For Newborn Kittens
We used to use the same formula for kittens. I sure wish wed had your idea about the sock,though,thats a great one! We always wrapped them in a wash cloth,but the sock is better! One thing to add that I didnt know until recently. Because a cats nose is so close...

 

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Cherry Chicken Salad
This sounds really good! By salad dressing, do you mean something like mayonnaise?

 

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Yakitori Tare
This sounds so good Deeli! I imagine it would also work well as a stir fry sauce too.

 

Qadira Siberian Husky

Qadira (Syberian Husky)
What an absolutely beautiful baby you have! And so lucky she survived, what a rough start you all had. Hope you have many more happy years together!

 

Muffin tin with puffy paint and brushes.

Craft Project: Homemade Puffy Paint
This sounds like fun! Will have to try it with my grandkids, thanks!

 

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Caring for Baby Moles?
You probably need to talk to a wildlife rehabilitator to see what to do with it, or if its even legal for you to have it. In some states, its illegal for someone whos not a licensed rehabilitator to keep a wild animal, even if its a baby or injured. Not only...

 

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Organizing a Small Bedroom?
My kids rooms are small too. Something I did was to lower the rod in the closet to about halfway down or so and add 3 shelves above it. I put 1 right on top of the rod and spaced the others evenly up. Now all their clothes are kept in the closet, rather than...

 

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Selecting A Good Watermelon
I would like to clear something up. I never meant the old black man part to be taken as racist & I apologize to anyone who took it that way & were offended. I never even connected it with the stereotype that connects black with watermelon & fried chicken until...

 

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Finding Cheap Mulch
One of our news stations did a report several years ago about how getting the free mulch is a good way to bring cockroaches around & into your home. I guess the cockroaches like the piles of mulch on the ground & moved in, people taking the mulch took them...

 

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Cleaning Phones
I do this whenever someone in my family is sick with flu or stomach bug. After everyone goes to bed I clean/disinfect the phone & the remote control for the tv, since whoever is sick cant seem to keep their hands off them.

 

Completed strawberry pie

Haley's Fresh Strawberry Vanilla...
Ann, this looks so good it makes my stomach rumble! Its sort of like the old coolwhip pudding pies that were so popular in the 70s & 80s, only with a twist(the strawberries). Your granddaughter must be very proud of herself in being able to make this for her...

 

Completed strawberry pie

Haley's Fresh Strawberry Vanilla...
I just noticed someone gave it a thumbs down? Why on earth would you do that? If you dont like the sound of the recipe, ignore it, dont vote for it, whatever, but why would you give it a thumbs down? Its not a bad recipe, its not going to hurt someone! Would...

 

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Taco Salad
Thanks for the recipe! I had to make this with another girl for a project in Girl Scouts 35 years ago. We doubled the recipe & mixed it in a big stew pot. Of course we had to chop a head of lettuce (couldnt buy it bagged back then) & used plain corn chips because...

 

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