April 7, 2011

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Blueberry Applesauce BreadPreheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray 13x5 inch non-stick loaf pan or 8 inch square cake pan with cooking spray. Stir together flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and mace or nutmeg.

 

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Chicken Breasts in Sour CreamIn a plastic food storage bag, combine and mix all ingredients except chicken and crumbs. Add chicken pieces and coat well. Allow chicken to marinate in mixture overnight in refrigerator.

 

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Herbed RiceSaute onion, celery, and rice in margarine in saucepan until rice is golden brown. Stir in water, soup mix, salt, thyme, sage, and pepper. Simmer, covered, for 15 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.

 

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Baked Honey Mustard ChickenEasy and so very good.

 

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Layered Green SaladPlace a layer of crisp lettuce in small chunks in a large wooden bowl. Spoon over the mayonnaise and spread thinly. Add a layer of sliced onions. Sprinkle onions lightly with sugar.

 

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Cheese EnchiladasThe tortillas need to be softened before they are filled, rolled, and baked by gently frying in a little oil to improve the flavor of the tortillas. Of course, you simply must serve these with refried beans and Spanish flavored rice.

 

Articles

Rocky (Wild Burro/Donkey)Rocky is ten year old BLM wild burro/donkey. Rocky's human dad passed away and his human mom had to rehome him due to selling of the other equines. He needed a buddy!

 

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Plant Pumpkin SeedsWhen you have finished with your pumpkin in the kitchen, bury the seeds in you garden. They don't take any love or care and grow fantastically. Next year you won't have to buy pumpkins!

 

Scenery: Spring Thaw (Saskatchewan)We were quadding (4 wheeling) up north in Saskatchewan, when we came upon this spring with melting ice hanging from the limbs of the overhead trees.

 

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Healthiest Produce for the MoneyCosts will vary from place to place seasonally but overall these fruit and veggies have the absolute most nutrition for the money per ounce.

 

Strawberry plants.

Three Systems For Planting StrawberriesThe hill and matted strawberry planting row system are the two most common methods, while growing strawberries in "jars" and hanging baskets works well for gardeners with limited space.

 

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Dust Furniture with FebreezeUse Febreeze or other fabric refresher to dust your furniture. Your home will smell fresh and clean. You can also spray the furniture too. Double-duty use.

 

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Day Old Cinnamon Rolls for Bread PuddingFor richer, sweeter bread pudding, get day old cinnamon rolls instead of bread. They taste so much better and you save money. The cinnamon rolls are always discounted.

 

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Add Copper Penny To Cut TulipsI love spring tulips. Drop a copper penny in the water with tulips so they will stand erect and not open wide.

 

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Plastic Bins to Update Old ShelvesI have two old TV/small appliance carts on wheels that have two open shelves on the bottom. I wanted to use them to store items on the shelves, but I did not like the idea of the open shelves since things would tend to get dusty/dirty.

 

pussy willow with a bee

Bee on the Pussy Willow TreeMy pussy willow tree was buzzing with bees in the backyard. I got brave enough to get close to try to capture a photo.

 

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Clothes Basket When DustingWhen dusting the house, a clothes basket comes in real handy. As you dust, take all of the stuff off the furniture and place it in the clothes basket. After dusting the piece of furniture, wipe off the items and put them back.

 

Closeup of buildings and sunset.

Scenery: Sunset (Oklahoma)While traveling, I stopped at a travel center in Big Cabin, Oklahoma to enjoy a walk with my dog. I didn't get far before noticing the amazing sunset that evening. Luckily I was still close enough to my vehicle to grab my camera.

 

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Paperclip ReminderIf I need to remind myself of something, I hang a paperclip chain from my key ring. I use 3 or 4 paperclips to make it longer than the keys. Then when I grab my keys and see the paperclips, I'm reminded to be reminded.

 

Recycled Soda Bottle Photo Bracelets

Recycled Soda Bottle Photo BraceletsI came up with this idea last week while drinking a Pepsi and staring at the bottle. I tried making one and couldn't stop because they are so much fun and the designs are endless.

 

Questions

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How Can I Get More Coupons?Does anyone know where to find the most coupons? Are there sites, mailing registers for coupons, etc.? I'm trying to bulk up on my food and supplies! I am a first time coupon clipper, any suggestions?

 

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Removing a Dead Animal Odor from the House?How do you get a dead animal smell out of the house?

 

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Sell Empty Ink Cartridges?Is there a place that will pay for empty ink cartridges?

 

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Scratched Dry Erase Board?Is there an inexpensive way to fill in scratches on a white board?

 

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Recipe for Italian Easter Bread With Anise Extract?I am looking for a recipe for Italian Easter bread made with anise extract. It is a yeast bread and contains no fruit or nuts.

 

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Advice on Painting Kitchen with Green Countertops?I currently have green countertops and light cabinets. I would like some wall paint suggestions.

 

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Printer Ink on Skin?I got a lot of black printer ink on my hands. The only household cleaner that removed it was Shout Stain Remover. It removed the ink completely with 3 applications.

 

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Removing a Cork Backed Coaster Stuck to My Coffee Table?There is a cork-backed, soap-stone coaster stuck to my coffee table. How can I safely remove the coaster without damaging the finish of the table?

 

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Discontinued Wallpaper Border: Bacati Stripes and Plaid?Do you know how I can get a discontinued wallpaper border? I'm looking for the Stripes and Plaid pattern by Bacati in the girls collection. I need 1 more roll. Please let me know if you have any ideas for me. Thanks.

 

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Scuff Marks on White Leather Shoes?How do I remove or cover a scuff on white leather shoes?

 

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Planning a Ladies Tea at Church?Our church is planning a ladies tea in June or July. I am looking for inexpensive party favors for about one hundred ladies. Any ideas? Thank you.

 

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Birthday Gift Ideas for Boyfriend?What can I gift to my close one on his birthday?

 

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Measuring Oil as a Substitute for Shortening?How do I convert 3/4 cup shortening to oil?

 

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New Firepit Provides Little Heat But Lots of Smoke?I have just bought a firepit for the summer evenings. The first time I tried it there was very little heat, but a huge amount of smoke! What am I doing wrong and what should I use to get the best heat and be smoke free?

 

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Craft Projects Using Empty Medicine Bottles and Margarine Tubs?I am trying to come up with "crafty" ways to make something out of medicine bottles and margarine containers (other than using them to store things in, etc., an actual object). Any suggestions?

 

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"Cheryl & Co. Frosted Cut-Out Cookies" Recipe?I am looking for Cheryl's Cookies recipe for butter cream icing and cut out cookies.

 

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Cleaning Fixodent Off Dentures?What is the best way to clean Fixodent off my dentures?

 

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How Do I Start a Residential and Commercial Cleaning Service?I am starting a cleaning service and I want to do commercial and residential. I will be working from 3 pm, since I have to wait for my boyfriend to stay with the kids. How can I manage my clients with my time especially residential which requires day time?

 

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How Communicable is Parvo?I vaccinated one pup out of a litter with the 5 in 1 vaccination that contains the parvo vaccine. Can the rest of the pups get parvo from the vaccinated pup?

 

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Restoring and Cleaning Air Ferns ?Is there anyway to restore my air ferns? They are looking kind of drab, and I really love them.

 

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What Are These Beetles?I have little brown ladybird type beetle things in my house and I can't find any answers to what they could be. Can you please help me find out what they are because my son has asthma and I have a new born baby in the house. I am petrified that they are harmful.

 

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Can I Buy a Knifty Knitter Instructional DVD?I'm want to know if Knifty Knitter has a DVD for sale?

 

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Name Ideas for Hand Crafted Wood Home Decor Business?I am starting a business with my cousins. We are going to be making home decor using wood blocks.

 

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Growing Roses Indoors?How do you care for roses? I tried using plant food and sunlight from the window sill. I applied spray plant food to plant, not soil. The plant is beginning to wither, what am I missing?

 

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Homemade Ant Traps?What is the sugar and yeast mixture in the homemade ant trap that kill the ants?

 

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Curtains for Living Room with Chocolate Sofa and Red and Beige Walls?I have red carpets in the living room with a chocolate brown sofa and red and beige wall. What colour curtain should I use?

 

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How Do I Repair a Tear in the Fabric of a Metal Lawn Swing?Is there any way to fix the fabric support portion of a metal lawn swing? The bottom front has ripped at the seam.

 

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