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Tip: Have Wife Choose Her Own Gift

November 10, 2011

This is not very romantic, but it worked for my grandmother-in-law. Her husband used to buy her electric kettles, saucepans, etc. when she wanted something for herself. So she came up with this plan.

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Tip: Indoor Winter Air Tips

November 8, 2011

It's winter way before most expected it. However there's still time to help your cold body, dry skin, and other winter issues that are always there when it gets colder outside. Your source of heat is the other.

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Tip: Rubber Gloves To Remove Pet Hair from Furniture

November 6, 2011

Put on a pair of latex gloves. Then "pet" your furniture. You will notice the pet hair rolling up under the gloves, almost into a rope. Really embedded pet hair will loosen, but it will take a little elbow grease!

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Christmas Charities And Gift AdviceFor all the people that ask for help with gifts at Christmas, here is a little advice. First of all call the HELPLINE!, their number is 211, it is a nationwide clearing house that keeps a list of organizations in each area that provide different kinds of help for people.

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Protecting Bulbs from WildlifeAfter I plant my bulbs, I put a piece of very fine screening (like on windows) over the dirt to keep squirrels from eating the bulbs.

Use The Works For Bathtub StainsWe have a well and our toilet, bathtub, sink, and washer all get stains. I tried everything and finally I went to a Mercantile Store, they have items that others don't. I asked the owner about the stains and she said she uses The Works.

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Be Cautious When Cleaning Bathtub StainsThis may be more classified as a warning to those of us with fiberglass tubs, but here goes. Be very careful with the toilet bowl cleaners, CLR, and anything that reads that it could etch your toilet bowl, as you will remove the finish a little at a time.

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Bone Meal And Screens For Deterring Wildlife From BulbsWe have had the same problems. Last year when we planted tulip bulbs, we prepared the area with bone meal deep underneath the bulbs, as we are convinced that the bone meal is what they smell, and want to dig up.

Color Coded Computer CablesWhen you unplug your computer as you are revamping a room, or planning to use it in another room, here is a solution to tearing down and setting it back up.

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Gravel For Protecting BulbsDig a hole for your bulbs, press gravel at the bottom of the hole and along the sides, put the bulb into the hole then put more gravel on top, cover with dirt. Squirrels and other wildlife cannot get at the bulbs.

Homemade Headboard IdeasA cheap door can make a good headboard. Laid on it's "side", of course, and attached to the wall. Gardening fencing, or garden decorations of metal look good also. Just attach to the wall.

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Large dog crate with blue litter box.

Training a Cat Not to Sleep on Your HeadMy cat tried this as a kitten, as well as, waking us to play at all hours of the night. What I did was get a large dog cage and put a small litter box on one end, a padded stool for him to sleep on on the other end, with water and a bit of dry food under that.

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Ways To Protect Bulbs from WildlifeAs a licensed wildlife rehabilitator and also an Advanced Master Gardener I frequently have people ask questions about keeping their gardens from being eaten by wildlife while not harming the wildlife.

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Use Every Bit Of Laundry Detergent

Use Every Bit Of Laundry DetergentWhen your laundry detergent bottle is about empty, turn it over and stand it up on the cap. Leave it for a while, and you will most likely drain enough out of the bottom for at least one more load!

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Use Spices to Protect Garden BulbsTwo seasons ago, I lost 200 bulbs to squirrels. They cross the highway to get to our yard like it was a salad bar at Boston Market. I read that an older lady used spices, particularly cinnamon and cayenne.

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Woman sitting in front of pink, labelled photo boxes

Craft Supplies in Photo BoxesI purchased several photo boxes at Walmart, that has a label holder on the front. I got them all the same color so they would blend in with my wall color. This organizes my craft supplies. I can replace the paper label and change it anytime.

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Deter Dogs from Digging with Their Own PooI have mentioned this before and it does work. This is will not keep a dog from digging, but it will keep them from digging in the same spot or spots. It sounds a little unorthodox, but it is a quick and simple solution.

Freeze Baked Sweet Potatoes in FoilSweet potatoes actually freeze well. I prick them a few times with a fork, then put them in a baking pan and cover it with foil. I roast them at 350 degrees F until they are fully cooked.

Healthy Choices When Eating OutHere are some tips for when eating out. Order a plain hamburger or a junior roast beef sandwich. Order a grilled chicken sandwich, not fried chicken sandwiches, or chicken nuggets/strips.

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Immediately Sort Junk MailWhen I bring in the mail, I head straight for the trash can and immediately sort out the junk mail. The rest goes in a small basket, until I get a chance to deal with it properly.

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Mugs for StorageWe have too many mugs! So, I use some of them on tops of bookcases, file cabinets, dressers, etc. to store small items. One contains a pair of scissors, buttons, and single earrings for sewing and crafts.

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Our Family ReunionOur family has been having a reunion on a yearly basis. We have between 40 and 50 people attending. Every year for the reunion, we decide what foods we are going to have, and then it is easy to let everyone know what to bring.

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Replace Fries with a Side SaladSince our budget is chronically tight, even fast food is somewhat of a luxury. I discovered something this week when ordering at our local Burger King. I already liked BK better than many other fast-food places because their burgers are broiled, not fried.

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Reward Cat After PillBe sure cat's nails are trimmed. Put on a light jacket (not your best one). Set the cat on a stool or something higher. Love and pet the cat; talk gently.

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Store Needlework Thread In Shoe BoxesI keep my embroidery floss skeins organised by colour, then number, in shoe boxes. Inside the shoe boxes, I have dividers made from cardboard I've recycled with a sticky label showing the number of the floss in that compartment.

Use Sand Paper to Clean Toilet RingBuy wet and dry sandpaper; not the fine. The one that is just below the heavy grit. Wet it in toilet, and sand away. It will not hurt toilet as long as water in there. This is wonderful for under the rim also.

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Using Small Brads For Hanging HatsI used small brad nails to hang my husband's ball caps. I hung them spaced around the ceiling of the den and bedroom, when he got to have so many.

6 Month Rule For ClutterI hate clutter; probably because I dislike dirt. Clutter makes it far harder to just keep up, and to find things. I have even read that it can cause stress. For me, clutter means I can't find what I'm looking for, or hiding something I forgot I have.

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Go Through Junk Mail OnceGo through what might be junk mail only one time; shredding or recycling the junk and saving what might be useful.

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Space Bags For StorageWe live in a camper all summer and one of the best things we have come up with is to use space storage bags that deflate with a vacuum. We can store our heavier clothes that we use at the beginning and very end of the season under the bed.

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Store Quilts in a Cedar ChestI keep quilts in a close-lidded cedar chest, taking after my grandmother who did the same.

Store Sewing Supplies In Plastic BagsMy threads, zippers, elastic, lace, ribbon, and tools are endless, but are stored in groups. So I have zip plastic bags for each of these supplies. I write the name on the bag.

Use Mr. Clean EraserMr. Clean Eraser cleans dashboards and doors with ease!

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Be Sure You Have Adequate DrainageI worked for a landfill. It is some of the worst ground to cover. I learned one important thing about all ground, drainage is important. The cheap effective way to make drainage is filter black cloth for gardens.

Clean Upholstery with Disposable Wipes While WaitingMost vehicles have a pocket on the back of the front seats and I keep a package of disposable wipes meant for car upholstery there. Whenever I am in my car and waiting for some reason, I grab one and take a wipe at my dash and door.

Cook Sweet Potatoes Before FreezingI bake them and mash them prior to freezing. I can use them in a casserole or to make pies. For pies I measure the amount needed and freeze in a Ziploc bag.

Curtain InstructionsSewing curtains for your home is only as complicated as you want to make the project, and luckily there are several good books available in libraries all over the world to help you.

Homemade Laundry DetergentMaking your own powdered detergent is a lot easier, less mess, and doesn't take up all the space. Here is the recipe I found online and now use.

Ordering Wedding Dresses OnlineBe very careful when ordering a wedding dress online, especially if it comes from China or another country. When they ordered dresses from 3 different companies in China, the dresses were very inferior; and one dress wasn't even finished.

Orvus For Washing QuiltsI have a friend who is a prize-winning quilter. She has told our group that she uses only Orvus. This can be obtained at most feed stores or online.

Plastic Storage Boxes For Organizing ThreadI love to sew and have quite a collection of threads. My previous boss retired after she discovered she had breast cancer. To help her through the loss of hair from chemotherapy, I made her head scarves of various colors and designs.

Reuse Plastic Bedding Packages For StorageI save the packages from blankets and sheet sets (the nice ones with zippers) and use them to store all kinds of things that need to be kept clean and dry.

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Tool Boxes For JewelryI bought two boxes in the tool section of Wal-Mart that hold screws and nails. They come in different sizes, number of drawers they have, and size of drawers. I store all my earrings, rings, anklets, and bracelets in these.

Use Removable Plastic Hooks to Display Baseball HatsI put up the clear plastic hook/hangers (the ones that you can get off without ruining paint) in a neat row on my son's bedroom wall. He proudly displays all his hats, while being able to easily see them, and grab whichever one he is wearing that day.

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