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November 25, 2011

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Pages

Growing ArtichokesThis is a page about growing artichokes. Artichokes are easy and fun to grow. They have beautiful purple flowers and are a tasty addition to the dinner table as well.

 

Repelling MosquitoesThis is a page about repelling mosquitoes. Mosquitoes can make being outside unpleasant very quickly. There are many methods of repelling mosquitoes, find the one that works for you.

 

Removing Tar from ClothingGet your clothes back to looking good by getting rid of the tar stain. This is a page about removing tar from clothing.

 

Organizing Loose WiresThis is a page about organizing loose wires. Get those loose wires under control with these helpful hints.

 

Cleaning Urine Off GroutIf left too long urine can stain grout and will smell bad as well. This is a page about cleaning urine off grout.

 

Finding Free FurnitureIf you need to furnish your home or apartment inexpensively, it doesn't get any better than finding free furniture. This is a page about finding free furniture.

 

Getting Rid of Fleas in BeddingThis is a page about getting rid of fleas in bedding. Removing fleas from your bedding will be a big help in stopping them from spreading throughout your home.

 

Homemade Weed Killer RecipesHaving weeds in your garden and lawn really detracts from the look of your yard. Avoid using harmful chemicals by making you own weed killer. This is a page about homemade weed killer recipes.

 

Articles

"Musgo" Leftover CasseroleI haven't had this in a long time, but I look forward to it as much as I do the Thanksgiving dinner. We have a dish in our house known as Musgo "everything in the fridge must go". At Thanksgiving time, Musgo is a Thanksgiving casserole.

 

Stock Up On Candy CanesCandy canes may be one of the least expensive holiday decorations and treats you can buy. Purchase a supply to incorporate into your holiday decorations. You can find various craft ideas that include candy canes.

 

Easy Crumbled BaconI use a clean pair of scissors to cut raw bacon strips before cooking. After cooking, I have diced bacon for soups, chowders, and garnishes!

 

Salad DressingVery easy and inexpensive to make.

 

Getting Last of the Chocolate SyrupThis might seem like a little thing, but I was tired of not being able to get the last of the chocolate syrup out of the squeeze container, frugalista that I am. You know that awful spitting that it does at the end and it splatters all over your clothes and the kitchen walls?

 

My Frugal Life: Big Wedding On A BudgetMy husband and I were single until we were thirty, so we agreed that a "full blown" wedding was not what we wanted. Instead we opted to save our money for a honeymoon trip to England, and to put together a more economical wedding.

 

Removing Adhesive From SuedeTo get sticky adhesive off suede items, gently run with a pink eraser then wash the suede in the laundry as usual on the gently cycle.

 

Product Review: Advion Roach And And Bait And GelI am very happy with their product and it works. I ordered the first package and put them out according to the video.

 

My Frugal Holiday: Support Your Local EconomyI have read and heard things while giving this much thought. I believe Christmas has been taken way out of what it is suppose to be about. We can make a difference, start new traditions, save money and maybe help out local businesses while buying gifts.

 

Paper Tube for Tong StorageEver get those salad tongs stuck and you find you can't open your utensil drawer? Here's a cheap fix. Save paper towel rolls or toilet paper rolls. Simply slide the tongs in the cardboard sleeve, and they will stay together and untangled from other utensils.

 

Questions

Christmas CharitiesWhere can I get help with Christmas for my kids this year?

 

Kitten TeethingWe think our kitten is teething right now. She is about seven months old and is all of a sudden chewing on everything! This is a very new behavior. Is she teething and what can we do to help?

 

Black Rust Like Stain on MirrorWhat causes a black rust like stain to appear on my bathroom mirror? It seems to permeate right through the glass.

 

Making a Santa Window DecorationHow can I make a Santa looking at a window on a window?

 

Value of a 1955 Chamber's Encyclopedia SetI own a 1955 set of Chamber's Encyclopedias. It consists of 15 volumes and 2 volumes of Chambers Encyclopedia World Survey 1960 and 1961.

 

George Foreman GR80B Rotisserie Doesn't Heat UpThe select heating element button on model GR80B rotisserie doesn't seem to work. It will not light up and the elements will not heat up. Do I need to replace the entire control panel? And am I right in assuming this is the problem? Everything else works.

 

General Cleaner RecipeI am looking for recipe for a general cleaner (mainly kitchen), strong enough to clean off my stove.

 

Reviews of Outdoor Solar Christmas LightsI would like any input or experiences on whether these lights (Solar Christmas Lights for Patio Railing and Decor) are worth buying and if they are bright enough to see at night.