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Review Menus Online Before Choosing Restaurant
That is an excellent idea. I also check online menus to help decide what I want to eat as I have trouble deciding and usually hold up the rest of my party...lol. This method saves me a lot of time then as I dont even look at the menu.

 

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Gram's Graham Cracker Cookies
My sis-in-law made these and we all took the recipe. They really are addictive. Try them with chocolate graham crackers and when they come out of the oven, toss on some chocolate chips and let them melt, then spread. So good!

 

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Deleting Temporary Files On Your Computer
Not being really computer savvy, I went there and looked and some of the pix I have on my pc were in there...are these copies of ones I have emailed? I know that sounds silly to ask but I am leary of deleting something I need. Also, what about programs that...

 

Fabric Covered Decorative Glass Plate

Decorative Glass Plate
Ive done these several times as gifts and they went over so well. Its nice as they can be custom made as to the persons likes or collections.

 

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Having a Large Wedding on a Budget?
Ask at your local florists to see about things they might be discontinuing...also (we did this for my daughters wedding and reception) watch for florists and/or craft stores having auctions or going out of business sales. We went to a Floral Shop Auction and...

 

A pair of jeans painted with a Halloween scene from Charlie Brown.

Halloween Painted Jeans
Absolutely Awesome Job!! You are so talented!!! Bet theyd sell good at a Craft Sale!!!

 

Fabric pumpkin decorations.

Pumpkin Rolls
Never saw the pumpkin ones before, so adorable. We did the Christmas ones last year and the year before with our Youth Group for Christmas Presents. Used Christmas floral picks in the top with a little hot glue....the kids loved them!!

 

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Finding Your Luggage When Traveling
I made a trip this Summer and wondered about finding my basic Navy Blue luggage...going thru my craft supplies I found some pretty lace appliques and I glued them onto the suitcase. Looked nice, got a few comments and found my luggage instantly.

 

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Butter Corn on the Cob as a Batch
At the County Fair here (and other events I have gone to like it) always have a coffee pot (metal one) with hot water in it...then you add the butter which melts and floats to the top. You dip the ears of corn into the coffee pot and then pull it out...corn...

 

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Hobo Dinner
I make these alot too...the combinations are Endless! You can also do rice this way...double layers of foil, rice, butter, spices and 2-3 ice cubes. If you use Kielbasa or Sausage in the hobo dinners, the flavor goes all thru the veggies and I discovered that...

 

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Sea Glass Candy
Have had this before but didnt know what it was called...great candy. CraftyChris

 

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Using Rubber Gloves?
Like bluealt I use mine for painting...when I have small wooden pieces to paint, I find it easier to put on the gloves, put the paint on the glove and then use my hand to paint with...much easier than a brush for small items. I get them in a large box from...

 

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Mash Eggs for Egg Salad
I put my eggs in my food processor...pulse it till its the consistency you like. I also add my seasonings at the same time to mix them really well. I do this for my deviled eggs too with the yolks.

 

Green Santa.

Kids' Santa Ornament
This is sooo cute! I am always looking (usually at the last minute) for a craft project or two for the kids to do at our annual Christmas Party. This is now at the top of my list!! I love it!! Cant wait to make them with the kids and watch the fun!! Thanks...

 

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First Apartment Gift
I did this for my brother and cousin when they got out of college and were going to share an apt. I added a roll of quarters for laundry and some snack things I knew they liked. They said it was their favorite gift and what a life saver it was for them on a...

 

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Musty Smell on Boots?
If you can get Febreze there by you, it works miracles on musty smells and so much more.

 

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Tasty Tuna Pasta
Its so funny this would come up when it did! I made this tonight (not having seen a recipe) and I used Angel Hair Pasta, tuna, frozen peas (they get less mushy) and Alfredo sauce with spices. It was Fantastic!!

 

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Simple, Quick Appetizers and Finger Foods?
Ive always made Bologna Stack-Ups...simple, easy and every one loves them. Take cream cheese that is softened, add whatever seasonings you like and mix well. (Can tint the color if you like also.) Spread this on slices of Bologna, stack them up and cut into...

 

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Crafts Using Unmarked Paint Cans?
I decoupaged some and used them for Christmas gifts. I also decorated some and filled them with candy and treats for a buffet table at a party. I think they could easily be decorated and used for Easter Baskets too.

 

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Repellent to Keep a Cat Off a Sofa?
We put a scratching post near the furniture and kept spraying it with catnip water....soon, they wanted nothing but the scratching post and we didnt need the catnip water any more...the mouse trap idea that was mentioned works well too...

 

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Attractive Container For Your Compost Scraps
My Mom always kept a 5 quart ice cream bucket under the sink for compost...taught us kids what to throw in there...was easy for anyone going out to take it and empty it.

 

hamster on doll house bed

Princess The Hamster
Princess is just precious!! She looks so cozy in her pretty little bed...bet she is great company.

 

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Inexpensive Summer Travel Ideas?
Not sure how far you want to travel but there are tons of fun things to do in Wisconsin...from camping, to gigantic waterparks and resort areas. It is a truly beautiful state and very friendly.

 

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Recipe for Scottish Scones?
I have a Scottish cookbook that has 6 scones recipes. THey are Edinburgh Scones, Girdle Scones, Potato Scones, Sour Milk Scones, Special Potato Scones, and Treacle Scones. If youd like any or all, let me know.

 

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Easy Jello Dessert
Ive made this before....it is very good and all ages loved it...I left out the nuts though....I added colored mini marshmallows

 

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How Do I Stop my Dog Ripping Up Paper?
When we had this problem years ago, it was solved fairly easily. We got a net bag (like onions or fruits come in) and we filled it very full of shredded, torn up paper...the type of things the dog would shred. We attached this to his collar under his chin and...

 

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Paper Plate Challenge?
Cut an X in the middle....slip the handle of the paint brush through it and it keeps paint from dripping on you when you are painting overhead. ````````````````````````````````` Cut them with pinking shears and glue a paint stir-stick to it and let the kids...

 

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Place in Charlotte, NC to Buy Masquerade Masks?
You can buy plain white masks and all the things to trim them with at almost any craft store...we did some from Hobby Lobby but Ill bet Michaels would have them also...maybe even your local Wal-Mart SuperStore.

 

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Gifts Made With a Bread Maker?
Ive made (and given) loaves of Cherry Breakfast Bread. Take a regular box of bread making mix for a white loaf and to it I added a small jar of maraschino cherries (with juice), and pecans (or whatever nuts you wish). When it mixes, everything gets chopped...

 

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Ideas For Cat Themed Wedding?
Stores like Dollar Tree usually have ceramic cats of various sizes that could be used on the tables also. You could also ask on your local Freecycle for cat items.

 

Our Pride And Joy, Hayden James
I am always at Wal-Mart on the wrong day! lol He is a beautiful baby indeed! And its funny you would announce him that way. When I see a cute baby in Wal-Mart I ask what department they got him/her in. lol.

 

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Christmas Float Ideas With "Through The Eyes of a Child" Theme?
In the Christmas Parade here last year, one of the groups of kids were dressed like giant pieces of candy (for the Sugarplums that danced in their heads). Cut out giant sized pieces of candy from poster board, color it and cover with cellophane to look like...

 

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Homemade Halloween Decorations?
I did ghosts last year and they were simple, easy and fun...everyone loved them. Take Styrofoam balls or you can use crumbled newspaper for the heads. I got cheesecloth at Wal-Mart and I think it was only a couple dollars. I cut ragged edged squares and drape...

 

Finished trees.

Miniature Pinecone Christmas Trees
These are so cute! And easy too! I do crafts at a Christmas Party for kids and there are all ages. We can do these easily...Ill paint them ahead of time. Cant wait to get started! Thanks for the great idea!

 

Altoids and Other Mint Tins

Uses for Mint Tins
Keep loose change in them for toll roads on a trip.

 

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Starting an Email Recipe Exchange?
Id like to be in on this also if you start one..jazzlady2649 AT msn.com. I am working on a cookbook for my daughters so have tons of recipes. A friend and I were going to do one once and have a different theme each month but we never got it started.

 

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Polly's Texan Tuna Salad
This sounds so good! Cant wait to try it! Jicama is so good. I love slicing it and eating it for a snack. I also use it when I need to take a snack for a party.

 

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Recipe For Boxed Cake Frosting?
I still buy Jiffy frosting mixes in the box...not sure in your area but I do know they do exist...maybe ask your store to stock them?? ` When making your own frosting, use Crisco instead of margarine...makes it stiffer, less likely to melt and doesnt change...

 

Photo of the finished bookmark.

Beaded Thong Bookmarks
Making these for a fundraiser item...working on them as I type...lol Love that I can do them almost anywhere....and any color scheme....

 

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Cheap and Easy Party Appetizer Ideas?
I make these for everything...and everyone loves them. Take cream cheese, soften it and add whatever seasonings you like....spread this between layers of bologna and stack...cut into wedge shapes and put thin stick pretzels in them...totally edible and yummy...

 

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Cucumber Fruit Salad
This sounds fantastic! Needed a dish for a family reunion this week-end...I think this is it! Cant wait to try it!

 

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Movie Memories Float Ideas?
Take VHS and DVD covers to Kinkos and have them enlarged or ask at your movie theatre for posters...also, post on Freecycle...you have no idea the things you can find on there.

 

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Potato and Egg Salad Recipe?
EGG SALAD.....I boil the eggs, peel and run them thru the food processor...add just enough Ranch dressing to hold it together without getting soupy and spread on your bread or toast. (If you add too much Ranch dressing, it makes a great dip.)

 

Plastic Protein Powder Jug

Uses for Plastic Protein Powder Jugs?
Decoupage them and use them for silk flower arrangements......I do that with my creamer containers....the ones you have could be used for larger arrangements and would be good for on the floor or on a deck or ..........lots of places.

 

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Children's Book Wall Art
This sounds like such a great idea...would also love to see a pic or two....might borrow the idea for my living room....

 

Small Broom Wall Decor

Small Broom Wall Decor
Was looking for a craft project for a kids Christmas Craft...this might be it....use Christmas colred ribbons, etc. Thanks for the idea.

 


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