July 11, 2012

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Pork Chops with Crouton StuffingThese make a yummy tender chop and the stuffing ingredients give it a great flavor!

 

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Broiled Bean SandwichThis is a very economical main dish. Very good!

 

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Easy Lasagna CasseroleThis is extremely easy to make and very good, too!

 

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Pot Roast MeatloafThis is a great way to make a healthy meal all in one pan! This is extremely good!

 

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Italian BeefWe eat a lot of sandwiches in this hot weather. This is a great sandwich recipe!

 

Articles

Beautiful closeup of an orchid and what appears to be a face inside.

Orchid LadyA few weeks ago when I was at yoga, I noticed the most beautiful orchid on the windowsill. After class, I asked the instructor if she would mind if I took some photos of it with my iPhone.

 

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Vinegar And Honey for Arthritis PainThis is an old wives tale, but it works! Mix in a glass 4 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar and 2 tablespoons of honey. Mix well and drink. Follow with a glass of water. I have recommended this remedy to many friends and they are amazed.

 

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Get Rid of Clutter in 30 DaysIf you're like me you can get overwhelmed with the clutter. I found this tip in a magazine it works really well. Clear out 30 bags of junk in 30 days. I just fill a handbag from all over the house as I'm cleaning each day, and the clutter is going down.

 

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Use Foam Packing Material as a Car Seat BackestMy husband has been having trouble with his lower back and trying out various pillows and so on to support his back in the car. Finally, he tried using a piece of foam packing material which has worked fine and cost nothing

 

Invest in a Counterfeit Money Checker

Invest in a Counterfeit Money CheckerI have a small battery operated special money checker light that when you shine it on the bill it shows little squiggle marks in the bill that you can not see with the human eye. If they are not there when you pass the light over it, it is a fake.

 

Cute puppy with a black bow in its hair.

Veah (Maltipoo)Veah is a 9 month old Maltipoo. I received Veah as a Christmas present in 2011, after my beloved dog, of 7 years, Shadow passed on in July of 2011. She loves to chase everything. You can't stop her from moving around. She also likes to eat everything and beg for table food. She likes to play outside with our neighbor's cat Bell. She's very lovable and sweet. She loves everyone and everything! Well, except when she has a leash on.

 

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Store Herbs and Spices In FreezerFor years, I have kept small containers easily at hand in my spice cupboard, away from heat and light. But I have also kept larger amounts in a shelf in my freezer, which will keep them fresh for years.

 

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Cover Knob in Foil when Painting DoorsWhen painting, don't take off door handles just cover them with tin foil. It makes the job a whole lot easier.

 

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How to Store a PlungerI try to keep the plunger close but hidden. So I use a large plastic bag to keep it covered then store it in the bathroom cabinet. When used, I clean it by spraying it with a cleaner and then rinse. When dry, I cover with a plastic bag and store out of sight!

 

Container Plants on Patio

Diagnosing Problems in Container PlantsJust like their soil-dwelling counterparts, vegetables and flowers grown as container plants are susceptible to a variety of pests and diseases. Most are a result of environmental conditions, such as in correct moisture, temperature and light conditions.

 

Sunrise over the lake.

Sunrise on Gunn Lake (Minaki, Ontario)I was up early and saw this beautiful sunrise on the lake. So peaceful. The next picture is later in the morning. Our cabin was on the main water way to the lake and had lots of boat traffic. Nice to sit and watch the world go by.

 

Jake (Domestic Polydactyl Tuxedo)

In Memory of Jake (Domestic Polydactyl...Jake was a domestic polydactyl Tuxedo kitty. Just as with each and every human, so too is it that each and every fur baby is unique and special, but there was just something extra about Jake that endeared him to absolutely everyone.

 

Sunset (Hinkley Lake, OH)

Sunset (Hinkley Lake, OH)I spent the day swimming at Hinkley Lake with my mother and my son. On our way home, we stopped at the fishing and boating area to look at some people in a canoe.

 

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Use Bandannas Instead of WashclothsIt is very unpleasant to go and wash your face with a stinky washcloth. I now purchase colorful bandannas to use in lieu of the traditional one. Even in humidity, they dry within a a few hours. Bonus, they are more pliable.

 

Questions

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Discontinued Wallpaper Border: Zebra Print?I'm looking for discounted zebra print border for my living room. If you have any info on that please advise. Thanks.

 

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Canning Summer Squash or Zucchini?I am looking into possibly canning some of our crop from the garden of summer squash and zucchini. Has anyone had any luck with that?

 

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Getting Rid of Fruit Flies?I am having a fruit fly infestation. I don't have fruits or veggies on the countertops. I have no clue where they came from. Can they come inside on pets or humans?

 

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Fruit Flies?How do you get rid of fruit flies?

 

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Tickling in Ear?I have a tickling inside my ear. I've had it for 2 days now. It's really uncomfortable. Does anyone know what it is or how to get rid of it?

 

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Preserving Collard Greens?What can you do with collard greens?

 

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Uses for Empty Facial Tissue Boxes?There have been some suggestions for how to use empty facial tissue boxes. I need more ideas. What do you use your empty facial tissue boxes for? (besides tiny trash cans near desks, or to store folded plastic bags.)

 

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Freezing Summer Squash?How do you freeze fresh zuchinni and summer squash?

 

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Information on The World's First Picture Encyclopedia?I have this set of The World's First Picture Encyclopedia in 5 volumes. It was edited by Arthur Mee and issued in London. These are very old books and I would like to know if anyone knows about these books and could share any info. Thanks so much.

 

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Clearing a Garbage Disposal?How do you clear a garbage disposal?

 

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