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Milky Wonder Cake
This sounds divine. Mmmmmm..... TYFS!

 

Sleeping Beauty

Sleeping Beauty
AW! What a sweet little baby! I will miss having them that tiny anymore. My youngest will be 2 the 26th. TREASURE her while you can!!!

 

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Printable Shopping List?
Just a thought, you can in less than a half hour make one yourself and save it to your computer!

 

Jeans Quilt

Jeans Quilt
HOLY CR*P! I saw the pic and thought it was mine! I have one of those going too! I hafta make 3 as I have 3 boys and wanna give each of them one as they lv the nest! I am doing 6 squares on mine and have been collecting old jeans for several years now to do...

 

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Organizing Shoes?
I noticed some posters said to BUY the rubbermaid style shoeboxes. If money is also a concern, you can sometimes find leftover shoe boxes at shoe stores.

 

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Telephone Warning for Kids
You CAN have this removed from google!

 

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Cornflour for Stains?
Im not sure of the original post you saw but cornstach and cornflour are 2 completely different thing and based on my experiences in cokoing with these 2 ingredients, I highy doubt they will do the same trick! Cornstartch has a much lower (and maintains) a...

 

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Permanent Marker on Plastic Bumper?
Try alcohol. If not nail polish remover. My hubby tried these for oil spots on his and it wont hurt the paint!

 

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Cleaning Copper Water Pitcher?
Have you tried a commercial polishing cloth or brasso? Not sure if they would work but you can always try it on the bottom of the pitcher as the inconspcuous spot!

 

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Filter for Coconut Milk
Whenever Ive had to use a coffee filter for something (like when we make homemade butter for a science project or coffee when the powere was out for more than a day), i place the filter inside a smaller strainer (colander). It is so much more stable that way...

 

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Cleaning Curling Irons?
When I usd a curling iron, I used rubbing alcohol to clean them. With the iron off and cold to the touch of course!

 

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Dashboard?
Prince Albert in a cab. Dear Word Detective: What is the origin of the word dash or dashboard, as in an automobile. -- Emily Kirkpatrick, via the internet. Oh boy, an easy one. The dashboard of a car is, of course, the panel facing the front-seat passengers...

 

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Ice Scraper Ideas
I always start my car and let it run to defrost the windows......

 

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Frugal Planter Ideas?
Go to thrift stores and jumble sales and pick up ANYTHING you can put dirt in. Toy dumptrucks, pails, barrels, shoes, boots, etc. Your imagination is your limit! ;)

 

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Thawing Meat?
If I forget til last mo to pull something out, I drop it ina sink of water and keep changing water til it thaws. I use warm or hot water tho you arent sposed to!

 

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Frosty Contact Paper?
Have you considered etching?

 

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Storing Magic Markers?
Did you try gluing the lids down?

 

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Coffee Stain On Wall?
Suzanne. I just had to laugh at you vow improv. Very cute! David, good luck and God Bless!

 

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Run Out of Bisquick?
A recipe for homemade bisquick at this link. http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf747410.tip.html

 

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Cut Crystal Bowls Stuck Together?
Have you tried running them under HOT HOT water? (Not boiling) Or placing them in the freezer for just about 10-15 mins?

 

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Uses For King Sized Bed Skirts?
How about making valances with them?

 

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Cleaning Smelly, Musty Suits?
Maybe some cedar accessories. Not only do they smell great they are good for keeping moths at bay. Try hangers, sachets and balls. All found in the closet organising sections of K-mart, Walmart, Target, etc...

 

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Looking For Wholesale Spam Supplier?
If all else fails, have you tried a Sams Club or other type of warehouse store?

 

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Removing Onion Smell From Kitchen?
Try lighting matches. The spark gets rid of unwnted smells. You may of course have to light a few and be sure to ventilate after doing so! And next time, you should try lighting candles around your cutting board whilst you chop away. The fire burns the acids...

 

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Gadgets - Which Ones Are Worth It?
I have a Batter Pro that my Mum JUST bought for me. I have not tried it yet but she has had one for YEARS and she says it works well! Oh and I dont know if this is what youre looking for. My eldest boys each got a HoverDisc for CHRISTmas and they are AWESOME...

 

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Cleaning House Plants?
Use a soft paintbrush or makeup brush to dust them. You can also put them in the tub and run the shower over them.

 

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Milk for Cats
Baby formula is ok for them too!

 

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Wedding Cootie Catchers!
I made those for my sons to carry the rings in replacing ring bearer pillows! I made them out of a thicker parchment type paper.

 

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Scrapbooking - Secrets and Pitfalls?
Make sure all your papers and stickers, basically ANYTHING that will be touching photos is ACID FREE! As far as scissors, fiskars are great and Walmart sells them $1.99 a pair. Journaling is important to me. Ive heard other plp say this is important to them...

 

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Homemade Marshmallows?
Homemade Marshmallows Makes about 40 Marshmallows were originally made from the root of the marshmallow plant; today, corn syrup and sugar are the main ingredients. Homemade ones can be cut into any shape you like. 2 1/2 tablespoons unflavored gelatin 1 1/2...

 

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Washing Bathing Suits Without Soap?
Vinegar OR baking soda in the wash with them. Non sudsing and great cleaners to boot! Youll also want to try double rinsing them Wash and rinse and then run a second time with no soap!

 

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Badly Burnt Foreman Grill?
Yeah, make her buy you a new one. And use this as a lesson learned. Dont let her borrow any of your things again! Pretty sad when you wont eat over at her house!

 

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Cleaning Base Boards?
I sweep mine regularly with a broom and use a mop to clean them!

 

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Can You Hand Wash Velvet?
I have before. Of course I wash MOST things that are dry clean only. Just make sure after wards, you use a soft cloth, like a washcloth and brush it!

 

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The Best Tired Muscle Relief?
Make my hubby gimme a massage! LOL

 

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Pocket Pouch for Couch?
IF you crochet: http://crochetpartners.org/Patterns/CPpat222.html

 

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Uses for Paper Towels?
I use them to make homemade cleaning wipes.

 

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Is Replacing The Springs On a Sofa Worth It?
What I have done with a sleeper sofa, is cut a piece of board to fit under the cushions, to keep them from sinking. This may help. Itll be easier, cost effective , and keep you from having to buy a new sofa. You can also cover the board with fabric and batting...

 

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Looking For Home Makeover Advice For My Mom?
If you have time and a sewing machine, I personally would start sewing! Curtains are a snap to amke and you can coordinate pillows, a slipcover and tablecloths! Youll also want a fresh coat of paint! Maybe a pretty yellow to brighten things up. Get some new...

 

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Why Buy Baby Food?
www.wholesomebabyfood.com This is just about my fave site for BFood recs

 

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Uses for Frisbees?
Plant dish.

 

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Store Wrapping Paper Inside the Roll
I do this! You just have to remember they are in there else it falls out one end when you pick it up! LOL

 

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Swimming Belly-up Goldfish Remedy
What does this do? I am a bit confused as to what this does and why it works?

 

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Donate to Groups Responding to the Tsunami Disaster
I also saw on Fox news a site called http://www.globalpeacenow.com/ Havent been able to check it out as like you said, their server is SLOW due to traffic......

 

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Ink Spot On New Couch?
Rubbing alcohol, cotton balls, and LOTS of patience! Dip, dab, pat dry, repeat!

 

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Looking For Dollhouse Pattern?
Here are a couple sites I found. They may or may not be what yu are looking for. I went to google.com and typed in (b)how to make a dollhouse So you may want to try the search as well to see if you find something to better suit your needs! HTH! http://www.ehow...

 

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Decorating a 14 Year Old Boy's Bedroom?
I have some galvanised shelves that I bought at Walmart. They run about $30 and they have particle board shelves (dont cringe yet! lol). I ahve yet to do so, but ONE day I am going to gloss paint the particle brd in bright colours. You could do the same for...

 

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Organizing Spiral Cookbooks?
I just stand mine up along with the rest of my HB books. However you might want to try labeling the spines with self adhesive labels. I have TONS of the cookbooks that you can buy off the register. They are about 5X8 or so and they are paperback. With those...

 

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Moose/Reindeer Nuggets
OMGosh! I am busting a gut here! That is soooo funny! Am going to C&P this one for next year! My Dad LOVES Whoppers! hehe!!

 

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Avoid Cuts from Can Lids
Ever since I sliced my leg on a can lid, I have ALWAYS done this!

 

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Easy Christmas Tree Decorations
Found these on another site Salt Dough Ornaments 2 C. flour 1 C. salt 1 C. water Mix salt and flour. Add in half the water, then gradually add the remaining water. Knead until the dough is smooth, this can take up to 10 minutes. For flat dough ornaments roll...

 

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Easy Christmas Tree Decorations
[img]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/stonythorn/trinketboxornaments.jpg[/img]

 

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Easy Christmas Tree Decorations
Someone posted this on another forum.... (i)We made some yesterday Maria Have hit a slight technical hitch though Got some empty egg boxes and cut them into their individual cups we then painted them and put glitter on them. Had just gone through to make a...

 

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Easy Christmas Tree Decorations
You can alos use Christmas cookie cutters. Use ribbon make loops to hang from your tree. Dollar stores also carry clear orns to which you can paint the insides, or stuff with a bit of tinsel...

 

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Ideas for being neighborly.
(i)I dont agree with Linda there. Allowing the pets to stay and have them just find a place to stay somewhere else seems kind of rude to me. Houses get burned down all the time, and surely they have relatives to stay with. Thats the problem with neighbors, they...

 

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Where's Erma Bombeck When We Need Her? Uses For Unmatched Socks.
Use them to dust! Slip one over your hand, spray and wipe!

 

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A Lunch Bag for Panhandlers
I once saw the most honest sign here in the ATL area. It said will work for beer. I at that one time wished I had had a case in my trunk cuz I was blown away by his honesty. What you posted is a GREAT idea and VERY sweet!

 

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Pack a Lunch for the Preschooler Too
This is something we do sometimes around here as well! I also put notes in BOTH of their boxes.

 

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Plastic Dish Pans for Laundry
(i)This is a great idea. I have been using separate laundry baskets for my family of four, but they tend to never get emptied and then the baskets are always underfoot.(/i) I did this too and it got annoying... Hope youll try it and that it works as well for...

 

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Keeping My Apartment Smelling Fresh?
If you have so little trash, cant you take it to a public dumpster? As for the mustiness, try a dehumidifier. Otherwise you may want to bring this to the attention of the apt. complex. There might be an underlying problem. They should let you move into a diff...

 

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Removing Decoupage From Table?
The only way I know how is to sand it. Not very easy I know!

 

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Writing on the Bathroom Mirror
I do this except the notes I put on the mirror are love notes to DH. hehe

 

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Cart Covers For A Baby?
That and they are GREAT for deterring nucky germs! :) Here is a link for purchasing them premade so you can get an idea of what they are! http://www.cartcover4baby.com/ And thank you Susan!~

 

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Removing Hair from Hair Dryer
I use an old toothbrush! :)

 

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Keeping Champagne in the Glass
A TINY pinch of salt works well too and doesnt alter the tase!

 

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Using Borax Instead of Bleach
I am a bleach fiend and have recently been searching frugal tips. I actually have found borax in some homemade cleaners recipes. Do yu know if they have this at places like Sams or BJs, costco?

 

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Hamburger Jerky Recipe?
Try this site. http://www.fabulousfoods.com/recipes/misc/jerky.html HTH!

 

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