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Tip: Better Cake Mix Tips

Julia
Bronze Post Medal for All Time! 146 Posts

April 16, 2010

The convenience of using boxed cake mixes is wonderful, providing you know a few ways to make them even better; either by additions or the way in which you make your cakes.

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Tip: Prevent Identity Theft Via Phishing

Suntydt
Bronze Feedback Medal for All Time! 109 Feedbacks

April 12, 2010

Let's talk emails. You get the cute ones from friends , the important ones from work and family and then you get the ones that are disguised. These emails are set up to fool you and convince you to give information that sets you up for a fall. Possibly for identity theft.

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Banana Date BarsIt is one that diabetics can eat, and good for anybody. Mash bananas, then mix with oil, vanilla and cinnamon. Stir in dates, nuts and rolled oats. Let stand 10 minutes to absorb moisture.

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Collect Newspaper Comics for a GiftThis is a good idea for a winter holiday or birthday gift. Comics taken from the newspapers and cut out each day. Paste onto printing paper and put in a 3 ring binder from the dollar store. It makes an inexpensive book of comics for a person's favorite comic strip.

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How To Use Freecycle

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Photo of a wrapped gift for Mother's Day.

Mother's Day Gift IdeasWith Mother's Day approaching, I thought I would suggest a few of the gifts I have received through my many Mother's Days that I have truly appreciated.

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Pizza Cutter to Cut SpaghettiWhen my son was very young, spaghetti was difficult for him to eat. I would use my pizza cutter to cut his spaghetti into bite size pieces, which he could then eat with a spoon. I could do this after it was placed into his bowl, which made it even quicker for me!

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Reuse Packing Pillows For Dog Clean Up BagsIf you need bags for doggie clean-ups, save "bubble bags", a packing material that is using for shipping packages.

Shower Cap For Storing Makeup When TravelingWhen traveling, I put my makeup in a shower cap when I went into the bathroom. Found I like it so much better than my makeup bags. Opens wide and you can easily see where everything is.

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Store Oil in a Squeeze BottleI use vegetable oil to prevent messes when I boil pasta, rice, etc. but I hate having to take the cap off the oil bottle to pour it into the boiling water. So I poured some into an old ketchup bottle. Now I just squirt a little whenever I need it.

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Store Spices Upside DownStore spice jars upside down so air cannot get into the bottles. Spices last so much longer when stored this way. This also works for any jarred or bottled food whether stored in your cupboard or fridge.

Use Paper Plates for Packing PlatesI am getting ready to move and packing up my dishes. I have packed my plates between paper plates that I got from the dollar store. They take up less room than newspaper.

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Add a Large Dry Towel to Dryer LoadAdd a full sized towel to every dryer load of clothes to save on your electric bill. I tried this after hearing it on TV, and it worked. It actually save me between $30 and $40 on my bill, and I just do laundry for two.

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Cleaning Silk FlowersIf you have silk flowers that have gotten a bit dusty, you can put them in a bag with a handful or two of cornmeal, and shake the closed bag around for a bit. When you remove the flowers, the dust will be gone.

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Grammar Tip: "It's" vs "Its"Inspired by a grammar tip, I wanted to share another. It's the use of "it's and its". Most people love to put an apostrophe to show ownership or possession. While this is usually true, in the case of "it", it's always means "it is".

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Make Crib Into A Toddler Day BedWhen my son began climbing out of his crib, I took off the front side rail and made it like a daybed. This saved us from buying another bed for a few years.

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Product Review: Barrilla's Piccolini PastaI love Barrilla's pasta and noticed that they have a new line of pastas. They are 'mini' pastas called 'Piccolini' and come if five shapes: Farfalle, Fusilli, Penne, Ziti and Wheels! So many recipes truly could use smaller sized pasta!

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Use Bath Scrubby To Wash CarWhen cleaning your car and the bug spots are hard to get off, just use a nylon bath scrubby ball that comes with many bath sets. They are soft and will not scratch the paint, but will work wonderfully on those greasy bug spots and black tar.

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Grocery Shopping At Multiple StoresI usually grocery shop at three different stores in one day. My grocery lists were getting confusing. I had a hard time trying to keep track of what to buy at what store.

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Have a "Kid" Party for Any AgeGreat for goofy-fun loving high school or college kids, or people turning "age milestones" like 30, 40, or 50. Fairly inexpensive and fun. It's a costume part of sorts. People have to come dressed as little kids.

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Install Solar Power NowThis is a great time to consider implementing alternative energy such as solar power. Many states, including Massachusetts, have allocated monies to promote conservation and help states reduce their carbon output.

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Make A Quilt From Secondhand FabricsMake a quilt easily and cheaply. Use a flashy fabric for the top made from cheap clothing from the second hand shop. Use a mattress pad for the batting, and a nice fleecy or soft bedspread for the backing. Sew together and put a few ties into the center for stability.

Onion for Bee StingsFor bee stings, my husband's grandmother used to always apply the cut side of an onion she had sliced in half to the bee sting for several minutes. Any pain or swelling, etc., will completely disappear. We have used this with our daughter, and now with our grandchildren with great success.

Picking Up Pins and NeedlesSince there has been a lot of talk about pins and how dangerous they can be to a child or a pet, I thought I could share this tip. If you drop a pin and can't locate it, try taking a magnet and skim over the area you think you have dropped it.

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Product Review: Kaboom Bathroom CleanerKaboom Bathroom is wonderful for the bathroom. It takes off the grime and dirt without hurting the finish of the basin, tub or tiles. Just spray and allow to sit for 5 minutes and spray your tub and tile and, voila! it is clean as a whistle.

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Rice Making TipsIf you over-cook rice, just take the top off of the pot and continue cooking it on low. The extra water will evaporate and the rice will become drier.

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Saving Money in the KitchenI have gone to the library used book sales and have purchased some Better Homes and Gardens cookbooks. They are older ones, but have good recipes for great meals, desserts and ways to stretch a budget.

Store A Collapsible Cooler In Your CarI keep a collapsible cooler under the seat during the warm season. When I remember, I stick a regular insulated cooler in but if I don't remember, I always have my collapsible one to fall back on. Living 60 miles from town, it is a must

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Controlling Seafood Smells In GarbageWhen having shrimp or fish, to deal with the smell of peelings, shells, bones, or cleanings afterward put the peeled shells or bones in a plastic bag and seal before throwing in your garbage. This will help to control the smell until you can take the garbage outside.

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Fresh Pineapple Juice for Rabbit FurballsRabbits get furballs almost as often as cats. The best cure was told to me by a vet years ago. Purchase a pineapple and squeeze some juice from it and give to the rabbit. Some will drink it, others, you may have to put the juice in a syringe to administer.

Shop Garage Sales For Summer ClothesI have put on weight since moving to Colorado, and needed new clothes for summer. I decided I would keep an eye out for some nice summer clothes at garage sales and this morning, I struck pay dirt.

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Silicone Baking Sheet for BeadingWhen stringing many beads together, use a silicone baking sheet. It's flexible and holds the beads in place. Using a large eyed stringing needle makes a perfect combination for fast beading without having the beads fall all over, everywhere.

Store Asparagus with a Wet Paper TowelMy favorite way to store asparagus is to wrap the root ends of the asparagus with wet paper towels. Do not wet the asparagus, it must be dry. Rubber band or tie the asparagus in a bunch or bunches.

Use a Towel for a Makeshift BibWhen you need to protect your clothing while eating, use a towel with binder clips as a "bib".

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Use Every Bit Of VegetablesWaste not, want not garden veggies. When you get a cauliflower, broccoli, or cabbage (with outside leaves) and there is a stem, or some extra leaves, do not discard them: slice them small and use in soups.

Clean Kitchen After CookingThis tip is related to clean up after eating and cooking; it took me a lifetime to learn this lesson, and it's one of those things you have to experience to believe.

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Getting Rid of CobwebsGot out of control cob webs in your house? Well, I did until I figured out that spider webs form the base of your basic cob web. I used to be very thankful to the daddy long legs spider because they caught and trapped all of the mosquitoes, gnats, etc.

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Music For Calming Your PetsDe-stress your pets with music. To calm down your pets' distress, play classical music, preferably from a CD. They have a tendency to love the calm, soothing music and calm right down.

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Natural Garden Fertilizer and Pest ControlWhen you water your seedlings, use a weak chamomile water in a spray bottle. It will be a help to strengthen and will help them grow.

Quit Smoking To Save MoneyMy husband and I have been able to participate in some pretty good hobbies by altering choices that give maximum payback. Neither my husband nor I smoke and because of this saving in our income, we have been able to obtain a dream of ours.

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Remembering Items For Grocery ShoppingAt times, I have forgotten coupons, grocery lists, reusable bags, etc. when I grocery shop. This can be very frustrating. I now keep a small bag with all my necessities.

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Save Money Using Powdered MilkI find this tip not only convenient, but it also reduces my food bill. I use skim powdered milk for all cooking and smoothies. You could also use full cream, but I find I can use the skim for everything like custards, white sauces, cakes and muffins.

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Shaving Cream for StainsUse shaving cream to clean furniture, carpets, rugs (not delicates that will easily fall apart) instead of having to pay to get it cleaned or buy new ones. Stains come out and it smells good too (not for deep stains).

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Use The Other Side Of Swiffer PadsWhen I use the disposable Swiffer type cleaning cloths, I flip them over to use the clean side before tossing them in the trash. This works well with the dry dust mop cloths. It doubles the use of each cloth.

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