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Plants in Greenhouse at Metroparks Zoon in Cleveland

Greenhouse at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo (Ohio)
Love the photograph Shannon. While youre waiting to have your own garden, hang onto that camera and take pictures of every kind of flower and tree that you see. Share them with us. I for one love seeing them all. I like your idea of having your photo enlarged...

 

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Hemingway Hamburgers
Youll be getting my vote for being the most different hamburger Ive ever seen. Your recipe sounds wonderful and a bit on the exotic side which Ill enjoy savoring. Thank you Barb. You come up with some of the very best always. Pookarina

 

Ginger the Orange Kitten on a Striped Chair

Ginger (Kitten)
What a beautiful little golden kitty. If we lived anywhere close enough, wed take him in a heartbeat and toss him in with the other two wascally rascals we live with here. They would love him to pieces. Im just not so sure you should let him go since he chose...

 

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Super Easy Sausage and Pirogies
Kids might love it, but I know some adults who are going to enjoy this nice and easy good dinner too. Thank you Barb. I dont think you know any bad recipes, do you? They all sound so good, and the ones Ive tried are just super good. Weve been able to get our...

 

A close up of a friendly raccoon.

Rocky (Raccoon)
Raccoons can be some of the most amusing and entertaining animals. They do love a good fresh chicken dinner when they can find one, so they kinda got a bad rap among farmers. If you have a pet raccoon though, they are just as sweet as a dog or cat and every...

 

Elway laying on the bed.

Elway (Siamese Mix)
Elway is a very beautiful cat, and apparently has the same outlook on life that our Sir Catty-Kit has who doesnt let much stand in the way of his food which we call his Lasagna, and his favorite sleeping perch. He wants to be right in the middle of anything...

 

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Vegetable Beef Soup
A good pot of hearty beef-vegetable soup makes a great lunch or dinner. Just add a sandwich or salad, small dessert and a beverage and some restaurants charge $9.99 for a meal that you can have at home for less than $3.00. In the days to come, were all going...

 

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Pineapple Ice
Like Keeper, anything with pineapple (or peaches) in it gets my attention and a big thumbs up. Thank you for sharing with us. I would love to have all 9 of those Ice recipes when you have time. TIA. Pookarina

 

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Chicken a La King
This sounds absolutely heavenly. I cant wait to try it as Ive not eaten Chicken a la King since I was a youngish 40 years old. I dont know why I let the recipe just slip through the cracks, but I remember how much we liked it. This is going to make a nice surprise...

 

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Ground Beef and Vegetable Plate
Even my primary doctor talks about the benefits of eating certain foods, and spices that either keep us or help us be healthier. Cinnamon is at the top of the list for help with diabetes, and will possibly help with avoiding even having to deal with it. She...

 

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Coconut Macaroons
My sweet husband loves coconut, and his favorite candy bar has always been a Mounds Bar ever since he was just a kid. Things havent changed much in the past 70 years, and Mounds is still his favorite. I could make these, dip one end in chocolate, and hed hardly...

 

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Mom's Shortbread Cookies
You are so lucky to still have your mom Donna, and Im sure you treasure your time with her. Its also wonderful that she is still baking cookies for her loved ones, no doubt with the same love that shes always baked into them. The cookies sound so good. Id love...

 

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Calf Feeding from It's Mother

Newborn Calf
Thank you to everyone for the wonderful response to Kingsford and friends. A special thank you to Monique for making the barn picture so much nicer and easier to see. My friend is going to be so happy that so many people enjoyed her pictures too. Pookarina

 

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Easy Shepherd's Pie
All Shepherds Pie recipes sound good, but I still love yours best because you use real mashed potatoes, Barb. Ive never been able to get the glue-like taste out of instant potatoes, no matter what I did to them. I was told that the less you mix them, the better...

 

Plant against a white trellis and glass decoration

My Frugal Life: Of Gardens and Journals
Robin, this is one of the most thoughtful and entertaining essays Ive had the pleasure of reading on ThriftyFun. You pack a lot of ideas, experiences and knowledge into your writing skills and make me wish I was 30 years younger, just to be doing it all again...

 

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Easy Shepherd's Pie
Just reading your recipe is making me as hungry as a bear. Shepherds Pie was something that my Mother made following a Sunday Dinner of Roast Beef with Potatoes, Carrots, Onions and Celery, and maybe whole young yellow squash laid across the other vegetables...

 

A blank grocery list ready to be filled out.

Thrifty Grocery Shopping
We do our grocery shopping in a similar manner, Mary, and have found that its a lot less time spent in the grocery store (although I do enjoy shopping), and of course, a much more economical way to shop moneywise. Ive never drawn out a diagram of the store...

 

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Tiny Black Bugs in the Cupboard?
Sounds like you might have some mealy bugs which come from pasta, grits, meal, flour, dried beans, cereals like oatmeal and cream-of-wheat. If any of those things are stored in that area, be sure to check every other food item too, as the little bugs are very...

 

Sunset on the Ohio River

Scenery: Sunset (Ohio River)
Fantastic photography. This is one of those pictures that makes me wish I was a real painter. I love sunset pictures best of all. Thank you for sharing your talent with us. Pookarina

 

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Pork Chops in Onion and Beer Sauce
Another one of your wonderfully delicious recipes. This one is a keeper for sure. Love your go-withs suggestions too. Perfect! Thank you so much. Just keep them coming, I always need help. :-) Pookarina

 

Lilly Lulu, Orange Cat, Sitting Garden

Lilly Lulu (Domestic Long Hair)
Lilly Lulu is a very beautiful kitty girl, and Im so happy that you were able to get her before she was taken to the shelter. She would probably have been adopted as she is a nice cat, but better you have her to go with the other fur-babies in your family. I...

 

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Canned Ketchup
Barb, this sounds so good. My dear French Canadian friend who lives in Massachusetts makes this as well as a delicious Green Ketchup. The two sit on her table every meal, and are good enough to make a meal when her homemade bread comes out of the oven, and...

 

Grey Feral Kittens Being Watched Over by Parker the Dog

Adopted Feral Kittens
What a beautiful story CaroleeRose. You have a very lovely way of writing, and I truly enjoy your postings. We once had a miniature poodle named Penny who did basically the same thing. She also helped raise one baby squirrel. My little Rocky Pig squirrel would...

 

Fresh Strawberry Pie

Fresh Strawberry Pie
Id be so happy if I had one of these pies right now. I could eat a big slice and that would be good enough for my lunch and dinner. It sounds so cool and sweet and yummy. Thumbs Up Barb. Keep em coming. You always share such interesting recipes. Thank you so...

 

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Quick Corn Casserole
Very similar to my Mexican Cornbread which is a big winner at our house. Ive never made a casserole using the recipe, but itd work. Just add lots of very sharp cheddar cheese to your recipe, then cheese on top and bake it. I love the canned green chilies, and...

 

Black Pomeranian on Blue Rug

Dallas (Pomeranian)
What a precious little fellow! Maybe he doesnt know how to play, but he might like to share his bed space with a stuffed animal of some kind. If he was kept in a crate for long periods and not given the attention when he was a baby, then that would account...

 

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Taco Soup
This sounds delicious Mistie. Thank you for sharing your recipe. We will be trying it soon. This heat cant last forever. :-)

 

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Making Your Microwave Clean and Odor Free
Save the lemon juice to use in cooking. Zest that lemon before squeezing out the juice, and freeze the zest in a small plastic bag to use later in baking or cooking. Use the rinds to clean the microwave oven. Place them in a microwavable bowl of water, bring...

 

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Fresh Fruit Muffins
These sound delicious, and nectarines are in our Florida markets right now. They are one of my favorite fruits, so well be making Muffins using them. One market near us is celebrating their 1Year Anniversary, so the most beautiful Nectarines are only 59 cents...

 

Cats Little Baby and Nadia Touching Noses

Little Baby And Nadia (Cats)
Thank Goodness for people like you who are willing to share your home with the little ones that are led to you. We call them small miracles and they so often bless us with their love and gentle ways. We dont turn them away either, and its amazing how much they...

 

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Diane Gray's First Place BBQ Sauce
We enjoy homemade BBQ Sauces much more than any bottled store-bought sauce. Yours sounds like its going to be delicious. Were having a nice Graduation Party on the 17th of this month, so itll get a good trial. Even hot dogs will get a good brush load of it...

 

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ABC Fruit Salad
Sounds so cool, and very delicious Robyn. Thanks for sharing your great Fruit Salad. Thumbs Up from my hubby and me.

 

Lola Laying on Patio

Lola (Dog)
What a nice story and great photos of Lola. Im so glad you took her away from that animal shelter and gave her a good home and life. She repays you with love and entertainment, and we hope you have many more years with her. Thank you for sharing her with us...

 

Black and brown cat scratching wood fence

Mama Katt (Black Cat)
She is adorable and a good watch kitty. Thank you for sharing her with us.

 

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Date Loaf
Date-Nut Bread or Tea Bread as I was taught to call it is one of my favorite sweets. I mix up cream cheese and chopped green olives for the most delicious sandwich using Date-Nut Bread. We used to buy these sandwiches at all the Jewish Deli Restaurants from...

 

Group of Seven Various Orange Flameless Candles

Solar and Battery Lights Inside and Outside
Really thoughtful idea for your doggie. Thanks for sharing. Pookarina

 

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Redish Pomeranian on floating tube in swimming pool

Kara (Mini Pomeranian)
She is so beautiful and looks like an adorable pet. I am so sorry that she was injured in some way, and very happy that you take such good care of her. Were wishing you a long, long life together to enjoy everything you have fun doing. Thank you for sharing...

 

Mountain view with rocks in foreground

Grandfather Mountain Vista (North Carolina)
Ive probably stood right in that spot or very close to it. What you are treated to is a sight that no artist could duplicate. There is a feeling in those surroundings that is so very special and it becomes a part of your heart for the rest of your life. We...

 

Black and white tail-less cat standing on bench

Mr. Grubs (Tuxedo Cat)
Congratulations for being open to a friendship to a homeless cat. He chose you, and you responded with kindness. You get a big Thumbs Up from us. Thank you for sharing Grubby with us.

 

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Identifying Small White Jelly Bean Shaped Eggs?
You must have a high school near by which has a Biology teacher. You can always take the eggs there for identification. If you have a college or university close enough, so much the better. Every good teacher Ive ever met is always happy to share their knowledge...

 

Magnadoodle drawing of a rooster playing dueling guitars with a deer

Magnadoodle As Therapy
What a great idea for a child who has such a lot of talent. Im so glad youve saved her work with photos. Maybe you could write a book about children with this affliction, and add her pictures to illustrate what youre writing about. It would be a joint effort...

 

Pullilng fabrid through tube with needle nose pliers

Turning Fabric Tubes
Excellent idea. Thank you for sharing it.

 

A quinoa salad with black beans, corn, tomatoes and other spices.

Black Bean Quinoa Salad
I think I would like to try substituting the large dark red kidney beans for the black beans in this salad, although we eat a lot of black beans with rice and fried plantains, the Cuban way. Any kind of bean suits us very well, but this salad sounds extra-delicious...

 

Orange tabby laying on grass

Gunter (Orange Tabby)
Other that being worried about his being hurt, sick or injured in some way, I wouldnt mind him being an outside kitty. He is so obviously happy with his life just as it is although I do think hed be a real lover once he knows you well enough. Id say youre on...

 

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Cleaning The Inside of Your Microwave
Since lemons are quite expensive, I certainly would not wastethe juice or the zest on cleaning a microwave oven, not when you can accomplish the same thing with the rind once the juice has been squeezed out, and the zest scraped off to use in cooking or baking...

 

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Simple Citrus Pie
The bunch of young people around here will make this disappear in about 10 minutes, so if I want a bite of it, Ill have to make two. :-) Maybe a Pink Lemonade One and a plain Lemonade one with a tiny bit of green food coloring. What a pretty dessert this is...

 

Qadira Siberian Husky

Qadira (Syberian Husky)
Such a lovely dog and how terrible that she had to go through such a rough beginning. Im so happy she had you to help her though, and got through it with the aid of a really good vet. Just look at those gorgeous eyes and know that you have a best friend for...

 

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Grow Your Own Sprouts
I love all kinds of sprouts. They are delicious on sandwiches instead of using a lettuce and so much more nutritious. Thanks for the instructions. Ill try them. Pookarina

 

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Peach Chili Sauce
This has to be good. I dont do any canning anymore either, but Id freeze it in portions for a meal. I cant wait to try it. Thanks for sharing Barb. Thumbs Up! Pookarina

 

Tom the Cat Laying Down

Tom (American Shorthair)
Precious little kittens. We love the midnight black cats and had a pair named Echo and Shadow. Tom and Jerry are adorable names for your two. Bless you for giving them a good home. Pookarina

 

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Using Citrus Peels as Cat Repellent?
Feel free to try it. Were always open to learning something new. Probably be a little bit on the expensive side, unless you live in Florid or California, so its not something most people would be using. Living in Florida, we have plenty of the citrus peels...

 

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Determining the Value of a Vintage Encyclopedia Set?
You can always go to a local museum too, or an old historical home maintained by a society working to preserve the past and see if you get any help there. If you want to donate and get a tax deduction, at least, youll have a stated value to use. If you choose...

 

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Individual BBQ Meatloaves
This is going to be a very different flavored meatloaf from what I usually make. My Hubby also like horseradish, so Ill definitely give it a try. This old dog is still learning new tricks. :-) Thank you Barb. Pookarina

 

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Strawberry Delight
This sounds like a wonderfully cool dessert, and Im wishing I had a slice of it right now. Thumbs Up Robyn. Pookarina

 

Fox scratching itself

Wildlife: Sickly Fox (Litchfield County, CT)
Im hoping that someone will know how to help these animals. Dont we pay Wild Life Services to take care of problems that our animals like these foxes have? We need to find someone who will take care of them if were paying the wrong people. Pookarina

 

Baby Cat Russian Blue

Baby Cat (Russian Blue)
Awwww. Baby Cat is an adorable little kitty. Im so glad your family knew how to take of him and willing to give him a good home. He is so sweet. Thank you for sharing him with us. Pookarina

 

Reindeer and Lion Magnents

S.W.A.K. Critters
As soon as I saw these, I knew they had to be yours Mary. They are adorable, and you are just so creative. Thumbs Up! Pookarina

 

Closeup of male pit bull puppy, white with dark markings around eyes.

Dog Chewing on Shoes?
Could your doggie be teething still? I know they need good strong leather or similar things to chew when theyre teething much as babies need teething objects to help them get the teeth through the gums. Since all puppies seem to go through the chewing cycle...

 

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Easy Sweet and Sour Chicken
This is a good recipe Barb. I can tell just by reading it that Im going to love it. Some of the Sweet and Sour recipes have us breading and deep-frying the meat prior to adding it to the sauce. This sounds a lot healthier and better. Thank you for sharing with...

 

Adorable white and brown Persian

Tate (Persian)
Precious little face. Enjoy that cuddling. Hes still a baby. Thank you for sharing him with us. Pookarina

 

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Is A/C Condensation Water Safe for a Dog to Drink?
Since I dont know what all might be in that water, but feel certain that its not clean, Id rather my dog not drink it. I realize that when outside, they may drink worse, but that worse can sometimes kill them (anti-freeze etc). I would much prefer providing...

 

Cat is Rubbing Dirt in Wounds?
I must agree totally with Robynfederspiel. The poor creature is being driven half crazy with the ear-mites and secondary infection. Think about how youd be feeling if you had the same condition in your ears. Get him or her to a vet and if you cannot pay for...

 

A jar of salt in a Smuckers jelly jar.

Keeping Salt From Clumping
I do the same thing with black pepper if I buy any that is already ground. Also, mix sugar and cinnamon for those who want it on their morning toast or bedtime treat. My hubby drilled holes in the lid of one to make me a flour-shaker for adding flour when making...

 

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Getting Kids to Keep Their Rooms Clean
My Mother believed in using the Reward System for teaching my sister and me what was expected of us. We had different chores at different ages, so we learned a step at the time, and were paid accordingly. At first, it was only pennies for our penny banks or...

 

A German Shepard behind a chain link fence

Duchess (German Shepherd)
Horselover4, you are a lucky person. Duchess is a beautiful Doggie, and it sounds like the two of you are just the best of friends. Im so glad you have one another. Everyone should be so lucky. Thank you for sharing Duchess with us. Thumbs Up! Pookarina

 

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Salmon Patties
This sure sounds easy and a really good way to make one of the most delicious Friday Nite Dinner Entrees that I know of. My Mother always made these, but Ive never seen them made with oatmeal which is another great heart-healthy addition. Thank you so much...

 

Straws stored in tin

Storing Straws In A Cookie Tin
Good idea. Ive been using an Oatmeal Box, but I like your metal cookie can a lot better. Thank you for sharing. Pookarina

 

Long haired tiger stripped cat

Buster (Cat)
What a wonderfully lucky day for you to have this beauty come to be a part of your family. Even without a picture, I would have to guess Maine Coon just because of the personality youve described. As he gets older, hell outgrow your constant attention, so enjoy...

 

Moth on Brick

Wildlife: Our Moth
Another beautiful event in nature. I dont know anything about this moth. Is it beneficial to its environment? What is its name in the world of nature? Regardless of the answers to these questions, it is a very beautiful specimen, and its really nice that you...

 

Tuxedo Cat Front

Snickers (Tuxedo Cat)
I have a very soft spot in my heart for Tuxedo Kitties. Our Boots was with us for 11 good years when our daughters were growing up. He had to be the most patient cat on the planet Earth. He wore doll clothes and rode in doll buggies, and everything was just...

 

Lucky Dog Tilt

Lucky (Dog)
How did you ever get him talked into your being the Master? With such a sweet face, youd think he was the Master. Lucky is adorable and Im betting hes full of life and fun. Thank you for sharing him with us. Pookarina

 

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Link: Contact the White House
Great idea Jo. Thank you for making it so much easier for many people to voice their opinion. Thumbs Up! Pookarina

 

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Thrifty Water Bottle Cozy
We all seem to walk around with a half-frozen water bottle all the time here in Florida, and this will work very well. If the sock is thin, use two socks. Great idea. Thanks for sharing Keeper. Pookarina

 

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Library For Blind and Print-Challenged Bookworms
Thank you so much Jo. Even if this information is not for me (yet), I know others who can use it and will be so happy to get it. Its a whole different world out there for those who were born sighted, then lost their sight due to an accident or through a disease...

 

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Snowball Cake
Oh, this sounds just Heavenly. Pineapple has always been a great favorite, and I think I was in my 40s before I knew there was such a thing as Mandarin oranges, but Ive been buying and using them ever since. (They are nice as garnishes for salads too). The...

 

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Beautiful Thoughts on a Frugal Life
I thoroughly enjoyed reading your postings Robyn. You live in what I consider to be a big part of Gods Country, and you know what is important, and what is just fluff without any substance at all. You have your hands full, but seem to be totally capable of...

 

A full moon over a neighborhood.

Scenery: Full Moon
Really nice photo. I love pictures, paintings, post cards or any way of keeping moonlight images. Mysterious and beautiful and the moon influences so much of our lives. Thank you for sharing your photo. Its really beautiful. Pookarina

 

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Poor Man's Pasta
This sounds like of those wonderful family comfort foods that almost everyone I know who grew up in hard times learned to depend on and love forever. Our family has several, some like this one of yours which is a rich combination of pasta and beans basically...

 

A red - silver American Shorthair spotted tabby. kitten

Boris (American Shorthair)
As much as I love all animals, I must admit that I am a cat person when it comes right down to it. I realized this one day when it was raining and I didnt have to go outside walking a doggie for which I was very thankful. Before I got to be 76 years old, I...

 

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No Mix Coconut-Cherry Bars
Now, this is the kind of treat that will go over really well with a bunch of hungry college kids when they take a break from a study group thats preparing for a big test the next day. I have to rack my brain sometimes for something to make for them that doesnt...

 

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Cooked Liver Has a Greenish Color?
When I was a child, my Mother raised and butchered her own chickens. The one major concern was not to break the gall bladder which is attached to the liver or it would not only cause a terrible distaste to the meat, but would also cause a greenish discoloring...

 

Brown and White guinea pig on the lawn

Marco Piggy Piggy (Guinea Pig)
My first grandchild had a guinea pig. I was raising a baby squirrel named Rocky. My 4 year old granddaughter combined guinea pig with my Rocky, and from then on, any small animal resembling either of those were Rocky Pigs, so your Rocky Pig is adorable, and...

 

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Dog Wetting Its Own Bed?
I have a question for Terryann and Ray M. regarding their dogs problems with urinating on themselves or in inappropriate places and times. How old were your dogs when they were neutered or spayed? We were told by our vet whom weve learned to trust just as we...

 

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Sweet Potato Puff
As a rule, I will only use fresh baked sweet potatoes, except when I can buy a big can of them on sale. I cant pass up a good sale on canned goods of most things as we have too many hurricanes when we might just have to be eating canned anything. Even with...

 

a typical medium sized cache with our signature zilla figurine included

Geocaching: A Thrifty Adventurous New Hobby
How very interesting, and it sounds like so much fun and entertainment while being a family activity and somewhat educational all in one. If we were younger, this is something I think wed enjoy immensely. My hubby used to set up treasure hunts for our girls...

 

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Corn Dogs
My hubby and I love corn dogs, but Ive never made them at home. I dont do a lot of deep-fat frying, but here lately, Ive decided that we deserve some nice fresh French fried chunky potatoes. We neither one care for the fries at the fast food places the kids...

 

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Gluten Free Banana Bread
We have a granddaughter in college who just loves to cook and bake. She always is asked to bake cakes and cookies for her friends birthdays and other special occasions. One girlfriend cannot have gluten, so I send my granddaughter every good recipe I find for...

 

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Great Great Northern Beans
We have Great Northern or the Large Dried Lima Beans once a week. I buy a package of both, and we cook and eat whichever one we want first, then we buy another package of each so that we always have a choice. Well cooked beans over rice with baked cornbread...

 

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Lemon Lime Chicken
Ummmmm. Anything with a citrus flavor from cake to chicken suits us just fine. Honey goes so well with citrus flavors too, so you have a winner here. I cant wait to try your recipe. Im thinking the aroma of it baking will have us all waiting for it to get done...

 

Planner, belt, binder clips, and glue

Make a Planner Into a Purse
A very good idea and it sure turned out nice too. Thank you for sharing it along with great instructions. Thumbs Up! Pookarina

 

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Swedish Meatballs
We love the Swedish Meatballs, and even with noodles, this bunch of potato loves will want mashed potatoes as well. A good green bean casserole also goes nice with it along with a green tossed salad. No bread is needed, but a basket of nice fresh crusty hard...

 

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Pineapple Sauce
Vi, my choice would be the pound cake. I just love good pound cake, and it can be made in a loaf pan or a bundt-cake pan, its all going to taste so good. Im very partial to pineapple since it was one of those fruits we didnt get very often when I was a child...

 

White rat with black face on the back of a couch

Bandit (Rat)
Judy, you certainly described rats very well. Our youngest daughter had an all white rat when she was about 8 years old. Squeeky was just the nicest little pet you could ask for. As you say, as clean as a whistle, and I think Squeeky might have been a clown...

 

Liquid Chalk in Muffin Tins

Liquid Sidewalk Chalk
A good idea. Hope it cleans up well. Sure would be fun to play with these paints though. Thank you for a very easy craft. Pookarina

 

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Arizona Mountain Soup
You surely wont need much to make a meal with this soup. It has just about everything including the meat, so I think wed just add a tossed green salad maybe and some nice fresh crusty bread like a baguette and pass the butter, please. Just reading this has...

 

cuff and bangle bracelets

Recycled Cardboard Bangles
Little girls would enjoy this, I think. Ill send it to my daughter who is active in summer camps and theyre always looking for new crafts for the kids to make. Thanks so much for sharing. Pookarina

 

A tray of black and white striped cookies.

Black and White Striped Cookies
These sound so good, and I like working with what we call refrigerator cookie dough. It seems to split up the work, so that youre not in the kitchen so long at one time. Every recipe I have for Refrigerator Cookies is very good too. They turn out so nice and...

 

Young girl in tattered skirt and red shoes

Photo: Red Shoes
This is an adorable photograph of your little girls feet with the red shoes and the torn tutu. Years from now, just looking at it will call up many happy memories for the both of you. Thank you for sharing. Pookarina

 

Sunrise on lake.

Scenery: Early Morning on Gun Lake (Minaki, Ontario)
The Moonlight photo is just beautiful, and one Id love to paint. Pelicans are such funny fellows. I love to see them eating fish. Thanks for sharing what looks like a great place to take photos. Pookarina

 

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Growing Lime Trees from Seed?
Yes, you can Trish. Now, you may never get a lime on it, especially if its one thats been hybridized (I think thats the proper word). Most citrus has to be grafted in order for it to bear good fruit. I think the old wild sour orange can produce fruit all right...

 

group of six completed carolers, four adults and two children

2x4 Christmas Carolers
These are simply adorable and you are an artiste. Im not sure what Ill end up with , but your instructions are simple enough, so Im willing to try. The diagrams will help so much too. Thank you for sharing this nice craft when we have plenty of time to make...

 

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Gelatin Cucumber Salad
A very interesting recipe. Ive not had one that I could freeze, so this is a first for me, and Im looking forward to trying it Keeper. Sounds so fresh and good. Thumbs Up! Pookarina

 

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Gelatin Cucumber Salad
A very interesting recipe. Ive not had one that I could freeze, so this is a first for me, and Im looking forward to trying it Keeper. Sounds so fresh and good. Thumbs Up! Pookarina

 

Brown puppy with black face

Tank (Puppy)
What a sweet little fellow. I hope we see more of him too. Wishing you every bit of good luck with him. Thanks for sharing him. Pookarina

 

A grey kitten underneath a wooden dresser.

Ayudame (Cat)
What a beautiful kitty girl. Your Lab deserves a Star of recognition for fantastic rescue service. Thank you for sharing their wonderful story and great photos. Pookarina

 

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Veggie Dip
This sounds delicious, not only for the beans, but for all raw veggies as you suggest. I would love it with raw broccoli and raw cauliflower best of all, and using homemade mayonnaise puts it way over the top. Not even Hellmanns Mayo can match the flavor of...

 

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Veggie Dip
I am thinking nice white raw florets of cauliflower and cherry tomatoes with this dip. Its going to be just yummy, Im sure. Maybe some rolled- up leaves of romaine. This is so different that you know Im going to have to try it. Thanks for sharing. A definite...

 

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In Memory of Garfield (ThriftyFun Office Cat)
If anyone knows the anguish which the loss of a beloved pet can bring, I do. At my advanced age, Ive loved so many over the years, and still carry their sweet memories close in my heart. Only the people who have known and loved a pet can understand the empty...

 

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