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Tip: Remember To RSVP To Invitations

it's.only.me
Bronze Post Medal for All Time! 170 Posts

September 11, 2009

This isn't a tip but a reminder. When you receive an invitation to a function, and it reads to RSVP or any other type of a request to respond, please reply accordingly.

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Tip: Measuring Shortening (Crisco)

Sheila Wojtowicz

September 10, 2009

When a recipe calls for a measured amount of shortening, use this tip to make measuring easier. If the recipe calls for 1/2 cup of shortening, fill the measuring cup 1/2 full of water then add the shortening until the water level reaches the 1 cup mark.

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Tip: Word of the Day to Expand Vocabulary

September 10, 2009

To help my kids expand their vocabularies, I've chose a "word of the day" for several years now. They get it printed on a piece of paper at breakfast, along with the part of speech. Then at dinner, they each try to use the word during our family discussion.

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Buy a Mac to Avoid PC VirusesNext time you replace a PC plagued by viruses buy a Mac (Apple) computer and you will have no more virus issues. ;-)

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Decorate Plain Gift BagsI keep tons of gift bags of all sizes around my house. Instead of going out to buy gift bags I reuse the ones the I have around the house by printing something off the printer and sticking it to the out side of the bag.

Make Your Own Butter and Whipped CreamThis tip is to help cut down on grocery cost with just a little time and fore-thought. Get heavy whipping cream (the best buy is a half gallon). Then, whip it with either an electric mixer or a whisk to your desired consistency.

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Make Your Own Fondant for Cake DecoratingA wonderful and inexpensive way to have a beautiful cake at any function is to make it yourself. I've begun using a recipe for home made fondant (sugary "dough" icing for cakes) using powdered sugar and mini marshmallows!

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Shred Personal Information into the GarbageI do not have a paper shredder but I have found a very effective, inexpensive way to protect my identity. I just tear anything with personal data on it once and then put in with the household garbage.

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Sort Recycling Directly Into ContainersIt was always such a bother to sort garbage to recycle, that I did not do it. Now I live in a rural area and pay to have my garbage picked up, so decided that I would recycle.

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Tips to Stay Flu FreeFlu is already in our area. Here are some tips to stay flu free 1. When you are in contact with someone and shake their hand, wash your hands.

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Use a Memo Board for Unusual Grocery ItemsI keep a small memo board on the side of my fridge to write down those things you run out of that are not normally on your grocery list. Kraut, capers, special spices, brown sugar, molasses, cranberry sauce, the sort of thing.

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Use Baby Oil for Gum in HairTo get bubble gum out of hair, just dab a little baby oil on your finger tips (depending on the size of the wad) and rub on the gum. It should just slide right off the hair with minimal mess!

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Use Silicone Bakeware to Form Burger SlidersI love to make the mini slider hamburgers for my kids. To get the perfect uniform size burger, I take hamburger meat and press it into a silicone muffin "tin".

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Work at Library for Scholastic KnowledgeThe thing that really gave me extra knowledge in the classes I was taking in college, was working in the library-books/periodicals. You just pick up on so much stuff by working there that you otherwise wouldn't know about.

Blended Muscle Rub RecipeBest muscle rub I ever used! I have had chronic pain due to 2 car wrecks, and now arthritis. I decided yesterday to mix several: equal amounts of IcyHot, Aspercream, and BluGoo.

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Brass Band Instrument TipI have tips about brass wind band instruments for the young student.

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Cell Phone for Emergency FlashlightAs I was stumbling through the dark looking for the first light switch on my way through the house, I realized that my cell phone was still lit. It was amazing how helpful that little thing was in providing just enough light.

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Clothing Exchange PartiesHere is a great way to help each other out with clothing, works for adult clothes too. Get your neighborhood, church or whatever together for a clothing exchange.

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Make Two Meals at OnceI always save time and gas in the summer by cooking two meals at once. Instead of separating my meats, I cook the whole package. That way one night we have pasta.

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Minimizing Pores?How can I minimize my pores on my face?

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Paint Caulk With BleachIf you have caulking around your windows and it is starting to mildew paint int with bleach and it will get rid of the mildew and turn the caulking white. It will look like you put in new.

Reuse Toilet Bowl Cleaner Bottles For WateringSoft plastic toilet bowl cleaner bottles with the curved neck are just perfect as a hanging plant watering bottle as the curved neck and the small tip allow you to control just how much water comes out.

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Save on Contractors During Hard Economic TimesBecause of the recent economy and the need for work by contractors and handy men/women, I have found I can have many of the tasks done at affordable prices.

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Use Free Calendars to Organize Tax InformationAn easy way to keep tax information together is to use one of the free calendars that stores give away. I white out Sunday on the Sunday column and combine Saturday/Sunday under one column at the end. This leaves a blank column at the first of the week for notes.

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Eat Cereal Later in the MorningDo you feel low of energy after you eat your morning breakfast? If so, try just eating a piece of whole wheat toast with a glass of orange juice. You will feel so great.

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Make Dry Shampoo With Baking Soda and Baby PowderI mix baking soda with baby powder as a great dry shampoo. I recommend the lavender/chamomile baby powder. The baking soda cleans off build up, and the baby powder soaks up the oil.

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Place Reminder Sticky Notes on Your Steering WheelIf I really, really need to remind myself of something important to do, I put a sticky note on the steering wheel of my car. Example: stop at store on way home from work to get milk. Go to the bank, etc.

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Remove Tree Sap from Your HandsI asked Jeeves how to remove tree sap from hands. I saw an idea using baby oil and baking soda. While I was going through my bathroom, I couldn't find any baby oil but I found my trusty bottle of Purell hand sanitizer.

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Save and Freeze Cooking WaterWhen blanching veggies for the freezer, save the water in which they are boiled and freeze it for use in soups, stews, and gravies. If you want only small amounts, such as for gravy, freeze it in ice cube trays and when frozen, remove and toss into plastic bags.

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Shop Thrift Stores for Great DealsIf anyone needs a reminder, though, please remember some thrift stores are done really well: having nice clothing and blankets, as well as

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Study Tip: Rewrite Lecture NotesHere's what I found helpful when I was in college. The notes I took during lecture were usually messy, and could be hard to read and study from. Therefore, I would rewrite my lecture notes.

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Supplemental Nutrition for DogsWhen feeding your dog and you want to add supplements as suggested by one other participant, be certain to not only include beef, chicken, and veggies.

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Use "Normal" Setting to Prevent a Smelly DishwasherMy was over the top with smell. I was using an 'eco' cycle being the good human and trying to reduce our water usage. I had a buildup of muck at the bottom of the dishwasher so I would clean the filter etc. but to no avail, it still was stinky.

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Use Peppermint Oil to Make a Cooling SprayYou can keep cool by adding a few drops of peppermint oil to water and shaken well in a spray bottle. The peppermint's contact to your skin cools you down instantly and it lasts quite a while too.

Use Potato Masher as a Pastry CutterWhile visiting my sister last week, she wanted to try a new recipe I brought along. It called for cutting/blending butter and flour. Since she did not have a pastry blender, we were going to use the method using two knives.

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Use Solar Power To Make Your TeaI make a half gallon bottle of sun tea using black tea and another using green tea, 2 bags in each. I'm using solar power and the tea is never bitter. Now I always have iced tea on hand and anytime I want a cup of warm tea, I use the microwave to heat it.

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Keep a Shopping List on Your ComputerI keep a running list on my computer and update it every time I go shopping. It has 5 columns on it.

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Plan Your Back to School PurchasesYour children might want new clothes, backpacks, and etc. but you can't afford all of it. Start out planning what you will get, starting with your kids supplies.

Puppy Pads Around the ToiletTired of your males missing the toilet when going to the bathroom? I have 2 males in the house. The stench and hard work of clean up is horrible, so I have placed puppy training pads around my toilet.

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Remove Onion Smell With White VinegarTo get the onion smell off your hands, rinse them in white vinegar. There will be no trace of onion.

Salt Water for Cough When SleepingIf you get any cough while you are sleeping, try to wash your throat with any salt water. You can make salt water that adding 1 teaspoon of salt with 1/2 a glass of water. Also salt reacts against germs.

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Stretch Liquid Fabric SoftenerMy favorite is Snuggle Jojoba Creme, but now without a coupon, it is getting harder to justify paying full price for it. I don't care much for the scent or softening of cheaper brands, and end up using more, so am not getting a good deal anyway.

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Tips for Cutting Fresh PineappleI rarely purchase a fresh pineapple because they are such a pain to remove the skin without losing a lot of the fruit. Well, here was a 'duh' moment when a neighbor shared with me how she peels a pineapple.

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Try Organic Milk Instead of Lactose Free MilkI can not drink regular milk. In the past I had to drink lactose free milk. Then one day, I tried the organic milk, I was just fine with it. So now I consume organic milk instead of regular lactose free milk.

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Use Fitted Bassinet Sheet to Keep Car Seat CoolHere's an a-ha use for a white fitted bassinet sheet your child has outgrown: cover her dark car seat with it (while the car is parked) to keep it cool! A bassinet sheet fits nicely over a bigger kid's seat.

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Wash Hands With Sergents To Keep Fleas AwayIf you are in the country and find you have fleas, add Sergents to Original Irish Spring. You will see that both are the same color and basically the same thickness.

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