Solution Contest (September 24 - 30, 2011)

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September 24 - 30, 2011	42

Tip: Avoid Antibiotic Soap

September 28, 2011

Just remember: do not use soap that is antibiotic; when it gets into our water it kills anything that grows. Also it apparently doesn't work; it has to be on your hands much longer than the time you spend washing them.

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Tip: Before You Dispose of That Computer

Suntydt
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September 26, 2011

First off let me say that if your PC or laptop does everything you want it to do, why replace it? If it is a matter of hard drive space for more applications or files, upgrade you technology with a larger hard drive.

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Tip: Start With Small Projects

Auliya

September 26, 2011

To get rid of clutter, I usually start on a small project. If I start with a small junk drawer and get it all cleaned out, I feel a sense of accomplishment that makes me want to do more.

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A "Where'd I Put That?" BookA few years ago I was going through some boxes that I had put away as storage under our bed. I found things I would have been using, had I remembered that I had stored them!

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Candles as Air FreshenersWhenever I want to freshen the air in my home I don't like to use anything that smells like any type of food or spice. Smelling foods or spices in the air turns on my hunger pangs! So I use nature smells.

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Making Fly PaperTake a black plastic planter pot and paint it thoroughly with red transmission fluid and hang it where deer flies, horse flies, and such are and they will get stuck to it.

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Refreshing Wipes and Keeping Them MoistWet wipes are just as great for personal adult use as they are for babies. I buy them initially in a container, and then refill the container with the refill packets.

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Remember Three Words For PasswordsI have given this lots of thought and have figured out a simple way to have a unique password for every site I visit with only needing to remember 3 words.

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Rubbermaid Boxes For Christmas DecorationsYears ago I bought two of those Christmas Rubbermaid type boxes. You know the kind, red with a green lid. I then went to the package store and asked for a couple of empty boxes with dividers.

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Store Gift Bags In Clear Plastic ContainerStore gift bags folded flat in a see-through plastic storage container according to size, type of gift bag, season, etc. Stack containers on closet shelf and you will be able to see the bags easily.

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Store Summer Clothing AwayMy daughter and I just went through this the other day. All her clothes were in a jumble all over the floor. We took them all out and put them on the bed. Then, we sorted through them.

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Book bag hanging on the knob on back of door.

Library Book SwapOur library has a program where you can take home 10 books from a paperback shelf. You do not have to return them. They are donated books; you can return all the paperback books on your shelf that you do not want any more.

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Lint Roller For Cleaning Lamp ShadesI got so frustrated trying to vacuum my lamp shades or knocking the dust off with a rag. A lint roller is the best thing I have ever tried. It takes the dust off like a champ. Cleaning lamp shades could not be easier.

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Organizing Computer Games and ProgramsIf you have a lot of computer games and programs, an easy way to keep track of them and keep the ones you use most right at your fingertips is to invest in a CD folder.

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Remote Control KeeperI was always losing my remote in the bedroom. Plus I have two small grandchildren that like to play with the remote control. I got a small laundry net bag, like you use to wash small items.

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Reward Your Obedient DogWhen out walking with your dog off the lead, keep a small plastic pot containing cat biscuits. As you call your dog to return, shake the pot, when your dog returns to you, reward him/her by feeding a couple of biscuits.

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Running Older Software On Your Newer SystemOne of the great tools in the Windows operating system is the compatibility mode. Many people don't even realize they have this feature. Microsoft made it pretty standard starting with Windows XP.

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Use Permanent Marker to Dye Exposed ThreadsI just bought a black sweater and the label's white threads were showing through at the neck line. I have short hair, so it was truly bugging me. I grabbed my permanent black marker and brushed over the exposed threads.

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Add Spice to Your CaramelsConsider adding some spice to your caramel candies. Infuse your cream and butter mixture with a bit of cinnamon, nutmeg, cardamom, allspice, cloves, or anise. I like to add a bit of rum extract during the holidays.

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Deter Sugar Ants From Coming InsideWe've fought them off and on for the last 4 years. I've posted before about using a solution of Boraxo/boric acid mixed with sugar for them to take back to the nest. Unfortunately, they just keep coming back. I've even heard they'll build nests in your walls.

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Removing Duplicates in iTunesI know how to get rid of duplicates on iPad. If you hold and press the icon until it shakes you will see a tiny x in the corner, them just press that and delete!

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Shop At Church Mega SalesEvery year our local church has this huge sale where if you come on the last day, not only is everything still there, they start at noon with $3.00 a bag whatever will fit; then at 3:00, it's everything half off; then at 5:00 whatever is left is free.

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Start By Sorting Books AlphabeticallyMy solution has four facets. First, go through and alphabetize your books according to title, laying them on the shelf flat with one pile for one or two alphabet letters. If the pile gets too large, start another one.

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Use Squeegee For Shower EnclosureI keep a squeegee in the shower and using it after showering seems to do the trick without chemicals.

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Baby Powder for Squeaky FloorI have had great results using this little trick my mom told me about many years ago. We used to live in an old farm house with wood floors that squeaked everywhere. She sprinkled baby powder on the floor, and swept in into the cracks.

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Careful With Mimosa TreesPlease be careful where you plant a mimosa tree. They grow really fast, and they attract ants like crazy! Either of these can make the "pretty tree" quite a pest for you, and/or your neighbors.

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Easy to Remember PasswordsI don't use many different screennames to keep it simple, but here is how I remember my passwords. I write them down, and carry most in my wallet, but I disguise them with words and numbers that only I would know or understand.

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Eat Fruit Instead of Sweets for Weight LossQuit eating sweets; no ice cream, cake, pie, cookies, candy, soda, cream sauces. Fruits are great sources of sweetness and full of vitamins that are good for the skin, eyes and body without the empty calories.

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Fireplace TipsIt is getting to be that time of year and in some places already cold enough for that evening fire. So before this starts many people have their fireplaces checked to make sure the chimney is clear of all debris, animals, and built up soot.

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Get Rid Of Clutter 15 Minutes at a TimeClearing up clutter is a step by step process. I have learned that I can accomplish anything if I break it up into 15 minute increments.

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Growing Mimosa TreesMimosa trees are beautiful when they're blooming. I was thrilled when we moved here to find a huge one in our side yard. We live in the country, zone 7B, and they grow wild here. Be warned, they grow fast, but have weak limbs.

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Ideas for Storing BooksBooks are among my most valued treasures! I believe they are part of what makes my house a home. As a senior citizen, I'd like to share with you what I have learned.

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Mimosa Trees in GeorgiaHaving a mimosa tree in your yard in the south is fairly common, but there are problems. That it is easy to grow and make beautiful shade fast is a plus. However, you can't overlook that the seed pod litter can be annoying.

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Organize Coupons by Type of PackagingI have found it easiest for me to organize my coupons by the type of packaging whenever possible.

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Organize Yarn in Newspaper BagsI like to store yarn of the same color together. I use those skinny plastic newspaper bags to store yarn that is the same together. I squeeze out all the air and knot the bag.

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Recycling TVsTV repair shops will receive old TVs for recycling and reusing. Perhaps you've seen those businesses highlighted on TV shows, who hire workers to take the televisions apart piece by piece.

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Sort Earrings By ColorI love earrings so I have a lot. I was constantly having to go through so many each time I chose an outfit. I organized them in a divided box made for that purpose, I sorted by color.

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The Queen's Linen TablecothsA few decades ago I saw an interview with the Royal Launderer, who said that the Queen's tablecloths were never washed. Instead, they were spot cleaned for stains. He said, with a straight face that they used spit.

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Growing Mimosa Trees (Albizia)To choose the right tree, you have to be careful to use its proper name as mimosa is also the common name of another beautiful tree. A true mimosa does not survive temperatures as low as 23 degrees F.

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Index Card Box for Coupon OrganizingDoes everyone remember the old "tickler file"? Basically, it was a index card box that had a chore or project on each one. You simply opened the box, did what was on the card, then put it in the back of the box.

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Learn to Groom Your Dogs YourselfI've got three little white dogs that all need regular grooming, and have "learned on the job" how to do it myself. Check out the internet for useful videos.

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Sign Up for Library AlertsMany libraries have a "pre-minder" service. You sign up to receive an email, text message, or automated phone call a few days before your materials are due. At that point you can go online and renew your items.

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