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Two dogs sitting in a house.

BB and Uno (Dogs)
We wonder who rescued who! They bring so much love to our home. :-)

 

Upcycled Plastic Bottle Jewelry Stand - looking down at an angle on the completed jewelry stand

Upcycled Plastic Bottle Jewelry Stand
This is really cute & a great idea. Thank you for sharing.

 

Tender Yogurt Spice Chicken on eggplant on plate

Tender Yogurt Spice Chicken
This looks wonderful but I have never heard of Garam Masala; is it a hot spice? I will be looking for it as I would like to give this recipe a try.

 

Tae (as in Tae Bo - Orange Tabby) - beautiful orange tabby lying in a shallow blue and white lid or shallow container

Tae (Orange Tabby)
There is something very special about orange tabbies! I have had several and they have all been such great friends. He is a beautiful boy, and you are lucky to have one another.

 

Creo (Long Hair Black Cat) - curled up black cat

Creo (Long Hair Black Cat)
Creo is so handsome! I am glad to read that you stood your ground! When an animal chooses you like that, there is going to be a very special bond.

 

baked Blueberry and Almond Oat Muffins

Blueberry and Almond Oat Muffins
Thanks for sharing. I am always looking for healthier recipes, and I LOVE blueberries!

 

Momma with Calvin & Hobbs

Momma with Calvin & Hobbs
You are an awesome person! I wish you had reported that evil person who threw her out of the car; they should be arrested for animal cruelty! I have 7 cats all who came to me hungry, sick, and homeless. Many times people dump animals here in the country. So...

 

Checkers (Domestic Shorthair) - striped kitty sleeping on a tree stump

Checkers (Domestic Shorthair)
Checkers is a beauty! He reminds me of a feral-turned-great-companion that we had named Bob! Unfortunately we lost Bob to cancer, but he was the best cat!

 

Sweetie Pie (Domestic Shorthair) - cat sitting with legs stretched out in front of his torso

Sweetie Pie (Domestic Shorthair)
Beautiful cat and great story! Thank you for sharing both :-)

 

Instant Pot Citrus Chicken with Onion Gravy on tray

Instant Pot Citrus Chicken with Onion Gravy
This looks yummy; I cant wait to try it. Thank you for sharing! :-)

 

Mochi Cheese Buns

Mochi Cheese Buns
These look really good. Thanks for sharing.

 

Duke  (Husky Pit Bull Cross) - outside carrying a toy

Duke (Husky Pit Bull Cross)
Duke is way too CUTE! What a sweetie ''

 

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Cookie '(Rotti-Shepherd Mix) - closeup of a black and tan mix breed dog

Cookie '(Rotti-Shepherd Mix)
She is a beauty! :-)

 

Ginger Carrots on dinner plates

Ginger Carrots
These carrots not only sound yummy, but they will be really healthy with the ginger and cinnamon; thanks for sharing.

 

Blueberry Zucchini Bread on rack

Blueberry Zucchini Bread
Thank you for posting your recipe. Yours is the only low sugar recipe I have seen; all the others call for at least 2 cups of sugar! Way too much for this household! I cannot wait to give yours a try.

 

cooling Corn Toaster Cakes on wire rack

Corn Toaster Cakes
Thank you for the recipe! I love these, and you are correct; they can be difficult to find. There was a bakery in Cleveland called Hough Bakery that always had them but they closed long ago.

 

Chubs & Mochi (Chihuahua Mix) - Chubs with glasses and Mochi next to him wearing a scarf

Chubs & Mochi (Chihuahua Mix)
Awww...such cuties! ''

 

In Memory of Boo (Mixed Breed) - white dog with black on face and ears

In Memory of Boo (Mixed Breed)
So sorry for your loss. You gave him a very good life and a lot of love. Your memories and love are forever.

 

Beads in a recycled lid.

Lids, Lids, Glorious Lids!
Also, many of the plastic jar lids fit onto mason canning jars to use when storing your home canned pickles, applesauce, beets, etc. in the fridge. Mayo lids work really well for re-use.

 

In Memory of Chickie (Chihuahua)

In Memory of Chickie (Chihuahua)
So sorry for your loss. You gave that sweet little dog a loving and happy life.

 

Prince (Mixed Breed) - dog wearing a Santa hat in front of the tree

Prince (Mixed Breed)
What a beautiful smiling boy!

 

Lena (West Highland Terrier) - closeup of nose and eyes

Lena (West Highland Terrier)
I had a westie when I was young. He was a loving and funny friend!

 

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Butt Paste for Cracked Hands
Thanks for the tip! I am going to try Butt Paste. I have tried so many different products with little result. Working Hands is about the best so far, and it doesn't prevent the deep painful cracks that occur near my nails.

 

In Memory of Lacy (Black Labrador Retriever)

In Memory of Lacy (Black Labrador Retriever)
Aw, thank you. We are so blessed to have such loving dogs!

 

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Lentils and Quinoa with Shiitake Mushrooms, Tomatoes and Spinach in bowl

Lentils and Quinoa with Vegetables
Yummy AND healthy! Thank you! MB

 

Homemade mouthwash in a canning jar.

Homemade Mouthwash
Thank you for sharing! Not only cost-effective, but without alcohol or any nasty chemical ingredients so I am sure much healthier.

 

Pool Noodle as DIY Earring Holder - earrings attached to cut pool noodle

Pool Noodle as DIY Earring Holder
This is a great idea. I have a lot of small stud earrings. Using your idea will make it easier both to see what I have, and to grab them. Thank you! ''

 

Easy No Knead Bread baked in bowl

Easy No Knead Bread
Thank you for sharing! This looks really good but simple, too.

 

Kibbles (Black Lab) - black puppy in a dress wearing a bow

Kibbles (Black Lab)
What a sweetie your are, Kibbles! My lovely girl Lacy passed last summer at the age of 15 -16 (not sure as she was a rescue) and I still miss her sweetness every day! Thank you for sharing your lovely girl!

 

Honey Almond Chicken Strips

Honey Almond Chicken Strips
This looks and sounds yummy. I will certainly try this recipe. Thank you for sharing.

 

Lemon Extract for a Clean  Smelling Kitchen - bottle of lemon extract lying on its side on countertop

Lemon Extract for a Clean Smelling Kitchen
This is a great idea as the extract is so much cheaper than the essential oil that I typically use. Thank you for sharing.

 

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Frittata Loaf
Thank you for sharing. I love frittatas and this looks yummy. I would likely use whole eggs as well, since my chickens make me yummy organic eggs!

 

decorated lemon cake

Lemon Vanilla Layer Cake
Thank you for sharing. This sounds and looks delicious. I cannot wait to try it! :-)

 

bowl of soup

Macaroni Egg Soup
This seems like a really interesting recipe. I am going to give it a try for sure! Thank you for sharing. What type of seasonings do you use? I am unfamiliar with the packet in the photo. Thank you again!

 

mother cat licking her baby

Daisy Gives Her Baby a Kiss
What a couple of cuties! Too sweet!

 

Easy Ricotta Pancakes

Easy Ricotta Pancakes
Thank you for the recipe. Ill try it this Sunday. Wondering if you have ever tried using lower fat ricotta, and if that might work. Always interested in saving a few calories, but dont want to sacrifice taste.

 

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damaged fabric on couch

Repairing Cat Scratched Couch
Wow, good job! Your sofa looks awesome, and you sure saved yourself a boat-load of money! I have several pieces that are worn + cat toys. I bought a large painting tarp that I am going to attempt as a cover for a leather recliner. I have nothing to lose but...

 

Custard Layer Cake

Custard Layer Cake
This looks really good. Do I need to use regular whole milk, or may I use almond milk? Thank you for sharing.

 

Annie Exercising???

Annie Exercising? (Domestic Short Hair)
So cute! I love the look on her face! >^.^<

 

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Vinegar to Freshen up a Musty Room
I use white vinegar in the laundry, in the bathtub, to wash my floors, and to wash fresh fruit! Using it to remove kitchen oder is a great idea. I keep several bowls in the basement by the cat litter boxes.

 

cup in microwave

Muffin in a Minute (Microwave)
I cannot wait to try this. Healthy, quick, AND tasty! Thank you for sharing.

 

Shine (Orange Tabby Shorthair)

Shine (Orange Tabby Shorthair)
There is just something so special about orange boys!!! I just love mine so much. He is my buddy! Your Shine is such a handsome boy! =^.^=

 

finished chicken on plate

Pomegranate Chicken
I have used it as a rub on steak (awesome) but will surely try it on chicken now, too. Your recipe looks yummy! Thank you for sharing!

 

frozen veggies.

Adjusting to a New Life
So very sorry for your loss. Please know that you, my Thrifty Fun Friend, are in my prayers. Change can be tough, especially trying to learn new habits. Although my boys have been on their own now for almost 20 years, once in a while I still slip and prepare...

 

decorated jar of detergent

Liquid Dishwasher Detergent
I will give this recipe a try as I am always interested in using less harsh chemicals in all of my cleaning. Do you find it cuts through grease like Dawn does? Just curious. Thanks, MB

 

dog and cat lying near each other

Daisy Coker and Beau (Jack Russell and Fiest)
What a sweet dog! And you are so sweet to have rescued her! :-)

 

A selection of different spices, both powdered and whole.

Spices as an Alternative to Mothballs
Great tips. Thanks for sharing.

 

Three Layer Coconut-Pineapple Cake

Three Layer Coconut-Pineapple Cake
Looks very pretty and yummy! This is one I will try. Thank you for sharing! :)

 

Essie (Domestic Shorthair)

Essie (Domestic Shorthair)
What a pretty girl! =^.^=

 

Individual Pumpkin Bundt Cakes - a stack of finished cakes on a plate.

Individual Pumpkin Bundt Cakes
This looks like a good recipe, but I wonder if I might cut the sugar in half? With the sweetness of the fruit it should be fine but would it affect the consistency? Thanks

 

montage photos of garden

My Serenity Garden
My the Lord help you find peace in your beautiful garden. God bless.

 

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No-Blow Picnic Tablecloth
This is a really great tip and thank you for posting. I will be looking for fitted sheets at the thrift stores from now on! :)

 

Upside Down Date Cake

Upside Down Date Cake
This sounds healthy and delish! I am also wondering pan size. Maybe an 8 x 8 ? I am going to try this this weekend. I will post results.

 

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Getting Rid of Flies in Pet Area?
I have put several drops of peppermint oil in my cat house, and it seems to repel flies. It does need to be refreshed every few days. I have read that lavender works as well although I have not tried it. Hope this helps.

 

Pierogi casserole

Pierogi Casserole
YUMMY!!!!! I cannot wait to try this! Thank you for sharing and for the detailed instructions!

 

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Frozen Banana Cranberry Salad
Now this recipe just sounds good! I cannot wait to try it! Thank you for posting something so different.

 

Cat stretching.

Peanut the Cat
What a sweetie-pie! I love orange boys!

 

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Vinegar And Honey for Arthritis Pain
I heard this years ago, but never tried it. Thank you for the reminder. Hey, it certainly cannot hurt as vinegar and honey are both very good for you! I have RA and lupus. Definately worth a shot!

 

Baked Coconut Cake in pans

Light Coconut Cake
Thank you for your very creative and delicious sounding recipe! I cannot wait to try it as I, too, love coconut! And a bonus is that it is so healthy for us, as well! :-)

 

Young boy with Tigger the cat.

Best Friends
So sweet! And I love orange cats!

 

Cropped to square version of photo.

Peanut (Red and White Male Cat)
I love orange boys. They are so special, I think. So sweet!

 

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Grandchildren Ungrateful for Gifts?
Thanks so much for the Charity idea! This solves our problem, too. We cannot afford to send the grand kids the expensive electronic gifts they want these days. And since they are, unfortunately, lacking in manners perhaps this will nudge them to remember there...

 

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Bells For Christmas Tree Defense From Cats
We tried the bells several years ago. Unfortunately, all it did was alert me (in the middle of the night) as to whenever the cats were up to their hi-jinx. A lot of angels got their wings that year. :)

 

Raven the Lab/Border Collie Mix

Raven (Lab/Border Collie)
What a sweetie! She is two of my most favorite breeds!

 

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Check the Ounces on Canned Food
The Folgers cans have gotten progressively smaller over just one year! They went from 32, to 30 and now to 28 ounces! For the same or even a higher price! Also the Miracle Whip jar shrunk by 2 ounces. I may have not noticed these changes, but I save the containers...

 

Nicholas Hugging Bleux in Shelter

Bleux (Shelter Dog)
Thanks for sharing your story! We love our large black lab! Were not sure who rescued who! Lacy has brought so much love. Her heart is bigger than her 100 pounds!

 

Suet balls and bird seed.

Homemade Suet for Backyard Birds
I make suet every year. A couple of things I have found to make your experience easier. One is that I cook the fat down outside using the burner on my gas grill. I have also set up a double boiler using my turkey fryer. The fat doesnt smell all that great and...

 

Cornelius the Cat on Purple Pet Bed

Cornelius (Tabby)
Love the orange boys! They are the best friends! Thanks for the cute photos!

 

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Toilet Brush For Scrubbing Tub
Genius :-) That is a wonderful idea! I have wasted money on fancy long handled scrubby things that dont work well, wear out quickly, and are expensive to refill. A toilet brush is only 1.00 at the dollar store. Thanks for sharing!

 

A scarecrow and a pumkin candle holder sitting on a sink.

Scarecrow Candle Holders
Very clever idea that I have not seen before! You are very talented! You did a beautiful job. These would be clever hostess gifts or prizes for a Fall shower or party. Thanks!

 

Black and Brown Llama

Funny Llama (Coos County Fair)
So cute! Looks as though he is laughing!

 

Colt the Cat getting Petted While Sitting on Lawn

Colt (Cat)
What a sweetie! Thanks for sharing. We love all of our 8 Kitty Fur Kids, too!

 

Closeup of Broken Glass Bowl

Exploding Glass Bowls
This happened to me recently, too. I had small blue condiment bowls. I purchased them a few years ago from the Kitchen Collection store. One shattered into hundreds of tiny pieces. It was sitting on the counter and blew all over the kitchen. It was late in...

 

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Cleaning a Dirty Dryer Lint Tray
Great idea. Those screens are such a bugger to clean. I will have to try this. Thanks :)

 

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Cleaning Glass Fireplace Doors?
There is a special cleaner made for this that I use. First I spray and wipe with wadded up newspaper until the bulk of the soot is gone. Then I spray again and wipe with paper towels. If you cannot find the cleaner at the hardware store, you could try white...

 

Hoku the Cat in Paper Bag

Hoku (Longhair Cat)
Really cute photo.

 

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Donating Clothes And Household Items To Charities
Thanks for a very good reminder!

 

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Cumin and Mint For Indigestion
I will give this a try. I often use mint, but never with cumin. Thanks.

 

Coexisting with Raccoons

Coexisting with Raccoons
Thanks for putting the word out with some common sense advice. Too many people are just willing to shoot these creatures over some bird seed or a spilled over garbage can.

 

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Getting Rid of Moths Without Pesticides?
Ive put sticks of spearmint chewing gum in all of my food cabinets and so far, no problem with moths. I was getting them with cat food for a while, but the gum seems to keep them away. You should replace the gum with a fresh stick every 3 months or so. Good...

 

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Live Like No One Else
I love Dave Ramsey. His ministry has been such a huge blessing in our lives! Thank you for spreading the word.

 

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Use Lonely Sock as Powder Puff
Love the tip, and love your presentation! Thanks!

 

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Clove Cake Muffins
Interesting recipe. Sounds like a pretty tasty spice cake. Ill be sure to try it. Thanks for sharing! :)

 

Squirrels on the birdfeeder

Birdbath Visitors
He looks like he is just enjoying that bath so much! I am praying for rain for you.

 

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Getting Rid of Cucumber Beetles?
You can dust with Seven powder however if you are trying to garden organically and dont have time to hand pick the bugs off your plants everyday, you can try mixing 2 Tablespoons of red-pepper powder and 6 drops of liquid soap in 1 gallon of water. Let mixture...

 

A orange tabby cat looking at a water bowl.

Weigh Down Water Bowl
I got a large low heavy bowl and my one knucklehead cat still pulls it around. I have to be careful not to overfill it as he sloshes the water all over! Cats are just goofy! Guess thats why we enjoy them so much. :-)

 

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Be an Encourager
Thank you for the post. You never know what a kind smile or small gesture can mean to someone who is sad or down. I know it makes a difference to me.

 

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Whirlpool Frontload Washer Does Not Dispense Softener or Bleach?
I have an LG and had the same problem. My washer was out of level enough that it tipped back and wouldnt drain the dispensers out. Perhaps you could check this. Doesnt seem like it should be a plumbing problem as the washers plumbing is internal. Have you gone...

 

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Substituting Spaghetti Sauce for Pizza Sauce?
A tasty and cheap alternative is to use a small can (6 oz) of tomato paste, add 1/4 cup of olive oil, 1 1/2 cups water, 1/2 Tablespoon oregano, 2 cloves garlic, 1/2 Tablespoon basil, 1/2 teaspoon rosemary. You dont even have to cook it, although I usually warm...

 

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Use Jars To Mix Dressing and Sauces
Thanks for the memory you just brought of my Grandmother doing this. She would mix the ingredients for homemade salad dressings in an old mayo jar. You also reminded me that I should be doing this, too!

 

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Feeding Baltimore Orioles?
Both Baltimore orioles and orchard orioles will eat the same sugar mix as the hummingbirds. I buy simple feeders as they are the easiest to clean and keep, and all of the birds in my yard happily share them. You just need to put out several to allow for as...

 

A large brown frog staying very still.

Wildlife: Tree Frog
They must love grills because they always hang out on mine, too! How funny. Maybe they are waiting for supper! Thanks for sharing. :-)

 

Top ten secrets for a long and happy marriage.

Secrets for a Long and Happy Marriage
I am going to steal this for a wedding I am attending this summer! Thanks!

 

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Buffalo Sour Cream
Yummo! Great idea! With wings, celery, pretzels, .....endless possibilities!

 

Photo of Garden

Garden: Daffodil in Early Spring (Ohio)
I have had the best luck with Brecks bulbs. They perform much better than those I have purchased from the department stores. Good luck.

 

A blond boy holding a strawberry dipped in sour cream and brown sugar

Strawberries with Sour Cream and Brown Sugar
A sprinkle of cinnamon add a great pop, too! YUM!

 

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