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January 5, 2005

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After Christmas ReturnsWait a week or so before making after-Christmas returns. Lines will be shorter, stores will be more re-stocked, and you will have had a chance to get an idea what you want to buy with the cash or gift-card you will get. By Linda

 

The Iceman Cameth, Remembering The IceboxThe almost mythical iceman was a familiar neighborhood figure during the early part of this century. On hot summer days, as his horse drawn wagon came dripping down the street, he was trailed by children who knew him by name and were often treated to sliver of ice. Sporting a rubber apron aglisten with ice crystals, the iceman stopped at house after house, where cards or slates in the windows told him how much to deliver.

 

Christmas Breakfast CasseroleMake a breakfast casserole on Christmas eve that you can pop into the oven while your family opens gifts having coffee and cocoa.

 

When Buying a Printer, Factor In The Cost Of InkBefore you purchase a new printer; research and see if you can buy the ink to refill the cartridges. There are many online ink suppliers that furnish the "manufacturer's-type ink".

 

Low Calorie And Sugar Free Banana PuddingYou can also make this in individual serving dishes if you want. Eat up and enjoy.

 

For A Healthy Snack, Buy Granola-type Cereal Bars In BulkBuying a box of 48 Quaker Chewy Granola Bars at the discount warehouse stores, is much cheaper than smaller packages at the grocery store. They can last a long time on the shelf. Keep several in your car for a quick snack when you may be running late.

 

Save Gift Bags That You Receive Presents InSave the gift bags. They don't take up much room and are easily re-usable. I haven't bought any for years.

 

An After Christmas TraditionAfter I moved off to college, my family started a new tradition. Every year we'll all get together the week after Christmas in a city that's about equal distance for all of us. We'll stay in a nice hotel, watch as many movies as we can, do some shopping, go to a museum or two, and catch up. This is when we exchange our family gifts.

 

Christmas Cocoa StirrersUpside down candy canes make great cocoa stirrers!

 

Mailing Rebates On A Post CardMany times you can paste your rebate information to a post card for .23 cents rather than send an envelope for .37 cents. Trim the items down and overlap. The postage sure reduces the actual rebate! This may not sound like much, but if you rebate a lot, it does. By Syd

 

Inside Snow FunMost children love snow and playing in it.But for those times it is too cold to play out or for those that do not get snow I hope you will enjoy these activities.

 

Here Are Some Tips To Prevent HypothermiaIf you're out in the cold and one of your companions begins to shiver violently and then becomes lethargic and drowsy, call for medical help immediately. In the meantime, keep the person sheltered and out of the wind. Remove wet clothing and replace it with dry, if possible. If he's fairly alert, feed him candy and, if available, hot sugary nonalcoholic liquids. Cover him with blankets or get him into a sleeping bag; if possible get into it with him and hug him - a person on each side is even better. By Joesgirl

 

Organizing The Linen ClosetTo keep table linens from creasing, install a rod just beneath a low shelf and hang the linens on hangers padded with paper towel tubes. Fold and store bed or bath linens by sets, not by size.

 

Congratulate Yourself After The HolidaysCongratulate yourself for pulling off another "holiday" with a treat-massage, facial, pedicure etc.

 

Making Perfect RiceTo keep rice from clumping, add a few drops of cooking oil or a teaspoon of butter or margarine to the cooking water. For snowy white rice, add a few drops of lemon juice or vinegar to the cooking water.

 

Wood Stove Sales After ChristmasWood stoves come on sale after Christmas. I first purchased one that was not welded together. Big Mistake! Downdrafts would fill the house with fumes while we slept. I got rid of it for one that is sealed.

 

Lemons and Limes - Substitution and TipsYou can substitute 1/2 teaspoon of vinegar (any kind) for 1 teaspoon lemon or lime juice in any recipe. To get just a few drops from a lemon or lime, prick one end with a fork and squeeze. The fruit can be refrigerated and used again. By Joesgirl

 

Lint is ContagiousSince lint is highly contagious, remove it before you put a garment in the closet. No clothing brush? Wrap a strip of masking or cellophane tape around your hand, adhesive side out, and move it across the garment.

 

Uses For ShorteningUses for shortening, other than cooking. Post your ideas.

 

Find Sewing Machines At Yard SalesNeed a general purpose sewing machine for making repairs? Yard sales are an excellent source. They generally ask $20-$25.00 and can be bargained down too! By Syd

 

Uses For Kitchen FatUses for leftover fat from the kitchen, other than eating it. Post your ideas.

 

Celebrating Christmas With My Italian RelativesBecause we now have 4 generations of relatives we hire a hall. We do this about the 2nd Sunday of December. That way everyone knows every year when to plan to celebrate.

 

The New Year's Angel To The RescueThe month of December is a stressful month for children. It leads to squabbling. My father said they opened 1 gift on Christmas and the rest on New Year's Day. The New Year's angel came to our house starting the first of December.

 

Questions

Caring For Stainless Steel Kitchen CenterI just bought a new kitchen center with a stainless steel top. I would like to know the best way to clean it and take care of it. Thank you. Pam from WV

 

Mysterious Dark Color On Corduroy PantsI have a pair of light colored corduroy pants and they are covered with some sort of dark color from the washer. I already dried them and they are just sitting there with this dark color all over them. How do I get it off?

 

Preventing Mildew In The BathroomI have heard if you stash a few pieces of charcoal in a corner or two in the bathroom it would absorb moisture and discourage mold. I have used Damp-rid before but it gets too expensive. Has anyone ever tried this or know of any other things to try that are cheap? Stephanie

 

Looking For Website That Gives Pet AdviceDoes anyone know of a web site I can go to and find information about animal behavior problems -- for example, a question and answer type site. Thank you. "Mike"

 

Discolored Wool SweaterI have 2 questions regarding Norweigan wool ski sweaters with stains. Both are very expensive sweaters with lots of colors. Both are hand washable.

 

Craft Ideas Using GlovesI am looking for craft ideas to make with gloves, I have over 2 dozen that someone gave me. They are men's cotton/canvas gloves. Any ideas? Terry in TX

 

Shirts With Stinky Underarms After WashingThis is kinda embarrassing, but my husband's shirts, in the armpits, are very stinky even after I wash them. I've tried numerous laundry tips to try and get them clean.

 

White Spots On Patio CarpetI have an indoor/outdoor carpet outside on my front patio and it seems to have a few white spots on it. I'm not sure if this is mildew or what but can anyone offer any assistance as to how I can remove these white stains. Angela from Pennsylvania

 

Solution For A Flooded Garden AllotmentWe have recently taken over an allotment and are planning to grow vegetables. My problem is the previous occupier dug lots of holes for projects they never finished, and now all the holes are flooded with water. Please can someone suggest how to fix this - I am concerned that what I will do will just send the water to the next plot. Thanks Oxford Jane