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What To Eat With Healing Denture?
We love potato soup. It would be good for you to eat and it will keep you from getting hungry. This is my favorite recipe and it is so easy to make: https://www.thriftyfun.com/Cheesy-Potato-Soup-2.html

 

Lil Buddy (Cat)

Lil Buddy (Siamese)
He looks so sweet. Beautiful cat.

 

A woman standing with a dog.

Losing Weight Without Being Able to Exercise
Losing weight is hard to do. Looks like you have it under control which is so good. Thanks for sharing.

 

A political sign being used as a knee pad in a garage.

Political Signs Make Great Knee Pads
That same type of material is used for advertising and they pop up everywhere. They mar the beauty of our roadsides and should be outlawed. After they have been up a week, I remove them.

 

Covering the paint can in paper.

Protect Paint Label While Painting
If you have to piece the paper, painters tape will not tear the label.

 

A roll of Saran Wrap.

Storing Saran Wrap
I had a little left on a roll and also a new box of Cling Wrap. I had stopped using it because it is so hard to handle. I tried your tip, and it works. Thank you!!

 

Two day of the week pill boxes.

Free Pill Boxes
I have 4 pill boxes that I use daily. On each box I have the time of day, I take these pills, written on tape. Breakfast, 4:00, supper and bedtime. The 4:00 time is the one I have the most problems remembering, so I set the alarm on my phone to remind me. I...

 

Using a reacher for dusting under furniture.

Use a Reacher for Dusting
I love my reach extenders. I have several scattered about in the house. Good idea for using it to dust as well. Great way for getting the dust out of those hard to reach places.

 

A painted milk jug to resemble a sugar skull, with a candle at the top.

Day of the Dead Milk Gallon Skull
I dont decorate for Halloween but this looks it would be fun to make. Good idea!!

 

The completed card.

Teacher's Day Greeting Card for Men
Thats so cute and it would be something a teacher would want to keep since it is homemade.

 

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Bare vines growing from a grapevine.

Can I Cut These From My Grapevine?
Thank you. These are Scuppernong grapes. We live in the North Carolina piedmont area. The winters can get down in the teens but are usually not too cold.

 

Bare vines growing from a grapevine.

Can I Cut These From My Grapevine?
Thank you. I think that is what Im going to do as they sure are ugly.

 

Bare vines growing from a grapevine.

Can I Cut These From My Grapevine?
Thanks Judy but Im thinking its too late for that now. These grapes get ripe end of August and 1st 2 weeks in September. I picked the last ones off the vine yesterday. Best I can read, pruning the vine back is done in June and July but just a little to open...

 

A bottle and container of olive oil.

Olive Oil to Keep Gnats Out Of Your Face
Mosquitoes have been bad in the garden, so I have been using insect repellent with DEET in it for my arms and legs and the oil on my face only. I hope it works for you.

 

A small white dog outside.

In Memory of Daisy (Shih Tzu)
It hurts when you lose a pet. Hope you get another one.

 

A small brown dog sitting on the ground.

Kiko (Sheprador)
Nice dog. So photogenic too.

 

Mountain City Webcam

Mountain City Webcam
Every day, I really enjoy looking at these two live web cams. They change with time and weather. Today, they had snow and we didnt. I love snow and it is so exciting when we have it where we live which is not very often. See above for web sites.

 

Mountain City Webcam

Mountain City Webcam
I dont know. The script at the bottom states: Located above the town of Mountain City, the Redden Realty cam offers fantastic long range views of the popular Tennessee town and even into the mountains of western North Carolina. This is my thinking; if you are...

 

Mountain City Webcam

Mountain City Webcam
In the last couple of weeks, I have seen a lot of deer activity in the foreground on this web cam.

 

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Mountain City Webcam

Mountain City Webcam
Here is a picture of people lining up for a dive into the water.

 

Mountain City Webcam

Mountain City Webcam
This is another live webcam that I enjoy looking at. A beautiful scene of a covered bridge in Vermont. It looks like it is a popular swimming hole as well. Some jump off the cement edge of the bridge into the water. https://www.webcamtaxi.com/en/usa/vermont...

 

A flashlight being shone on the underside of a plastic drain pipe.

Shine Flashlight on Pipe to Check for Drain Flies
You wont actually be able to see drain flies but you will be able to see if there is a lot of gunk in the pipe. Hope this helps.

 

Holes drilled in the bottom of a bucket.

Use a Drain Bucket When Washing Vegetables Outside
We have a garden and do a lot of freezing and canning. It takes a lot of water to wash the vegetables and I try not to waste it. Usually, I pour it on my bushes.

 

A bobcat kitten being held.

Not Your Ordinary Kitten (Bobcat)
For her birthday, my neighbor received this picture of Baxter and the bobcat. Of course, she cried. This is such a sweet picture and what makes it so special is the dog. He was one of the smartest and sweetest dogs I have ever known and was loved by so many...

 

A fanny pack full of clothespins.

Fanny Pack for Clothespin Bag
When I have a lot to hang out on the line, the fanny pack will not hold all the clothespins I need but thats not a problem. I take my little bucket of extra ones with me and refill the fanny pack when needed.

 

A jar of recalled peanut butter.

Recalled Jif Peanut Butter?
Thats what I was thinking but I wanted some opinions on this. Our grocery store is taking the peanut butter back and giving a refund. I have another jar that we have been eating on before there was a recall. We have not had any problems but to be safe, I have...

 

A plate of Stir Fried Beet Greens

Stir Fried Beet Greens
Dont throw those beet greens in the trash. They are good and so nutritious. Another way to fix them is to sauté them a little and throw in a couple of eggs and scramble together. Delicious!!

 

A tabby cat sitting on a lap.

Pixel (Cat)
Thats a great picture. He looks so sweet and lovable. Looks just like my grandcat that was also very lovable. We still miss him.

 

Unstuffed Cabbage
This sounds delicious but I cant have the tomato soup as it is not gluten free. Im wondering if I could make a tomato soup substitute to use instead. I found a recipe on line. It calls for 8 oz. can of tomato sauce, 1 tbsp. corn starch, 1 1/2 tbsp. brown sugar...

 

Mother Goose and her new bonnet.

Mother Goose's New Bonnet
Thats so cute!!

 

A thermometer inside a refrigerator.

Keep Refrigerator Coils Clean
Its been over a year now since I posted this tip about keeping your refrigerator coils clean. Mine is still working like new and we did see a decrease in the light bill. I have continued to keep the coils clean. Last time I did it was with the electric leaf...

 

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A thermometer inside a refrigerator.

Keep Refrigerator Coils Clean
I noticed our refrigerator was running all the time and I took a look at the grates underneath. They were caked with dust. With me being so busy, I had not thought to use the brush to sweep them and they had not been cleaned since January when I posted this...

 

A thermometer inside a refrigerator.

Keep Refrigerator Coils Clean
I have been looking to see if it fixed yours. Sure hope it does!!

 

A thermometer inside a refrigerator.

Keep Refrigerator Coils Clean
It has been over a month now and our refrigerator is still cooling just like new. I do believe we will see a difference in our electric bill as well but only time will tell us that.

 

A thermometer inside a refrigerator.

Keep Refrigerator Coils Clean
Jess, since the refrigerator is in the garage, you may want to try this quick and easy way to clean the coils. Im going to try it next time. I have an electric blower like this one. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JDTImEOsR3g

 

A thermometer inside a refrigerator.

Keep Refrigerator Coils Clean
I hope that cleaning the coils is all it needs. Let us know. Ours is working like new.

 

A thermometer inside a refrigerator.

Keep Refrigerator Coils Clean
Im glad we didnt have to buy a new refrigerator. They dont make them like the use to. I hope this tip will help someone.

 

A dog looking up at the camera.

Rollin Eugene (Catahoula)
Smart dog and beautiful too. Glad you all are OK. Merry Christmas!!

 

The completed bowl of soup.

Cabbage Soup
No, you dont.

 

The completed bowl of soup.

Cabbage Soup
I did not know if Cabbage Soup would freeze well so I tried it. It does freeze well and tastes just like it is freshly cooked.

 

The completed bowl of soup.

Cabbage Soup
I learned this trick from our daughter. When I make cabbage soup, I put the bulb end of the green onions in water and grow my own. They are ready to cut in about 6 days.

 

The completed bowl of soup.

Cabbage Soup
It took me a week of eating no sweets to lose that 5 pounds I gained during Christmas. Whee!! I love this Cabbage Soup!!

 

The completed bowl of soup.

Cabbage Soup
It took a while but while eating this soup every day, I lost 5 pounds and kept it off. Christmas messed me up with just a few days eating lots of sweets. This morning, I weighed and I have gained my 5 pounds back. Enough of that foolishness so the sweets are...

 

The completed bowl of soup.

Cabbage Soup
We are still eating this soup at least once a day and have not gotten tired of it. I have made it several times.

 

A tree with yellow leaves in fall.

Webcam: Beautiful Fall View
Sky Valley Country Club covered in snow. Beautiful!!! https://www.resortcams.com/webcams/sky-valley-ga/

 

A tree with yellow leaves in fall.

Webcam: Beautiful Fall View
Its covered with snow now and so beautiful!! https://www.resortcams.com/webcams/sky-valley-ga/

 

A tree with yellow leaves in fall.

Webcam: Beautiful Fall View
It is amazing how many webcams you can see. They have just recently added more to the menu. Looks like they will be having the Christmas parade in Blowing Rock, NC, today at 10:00 AM EST. https://www.resortcams.com/webcams/blowing-rock/

 

A tree with yellow leaves in fall.

Webcam: Beautiful Fall View
Im sure it will be. Ill be looking for it. This morning, the water on the ponds was still and the reflections of the trees was so peaceful looking.

 

A tree with yellow leaves in fall.

Webcam: Beautiful Fall View
This is still pretty but last week, when I had the urge to share it, it was absolutely gorgeous. The trees were full of red and golden leaves. I still enjoy looking at it every morning.

 

A receipt from Target Curbside Pick Up.

Double Check Curbside Pick Up Orders
In North Carolina, where we live, we are not charged for the plastic bags but that may change in the future. Im thinking that if we are charged I will just let them put the majority of my groceries in the cart and I will transfer them to a clothes basket when...

 

A bowl of bite sized energy bars.

No Bake Energy Bites
After mixing the peanut butter and honey, I heated it in the microwave for about 30 seconds and then added the chocolate chips. The melted chocolate blended in with all the other ingredients and they turned out really good. They are also good frozen.

 

An old wooden mill with a water wheel.

Take a Day Trip
These apples are so good. I think my favorite way to eat them is dehydrated. They are sweet and crisp. A handful in the morning, with a cup of coffee, while surfing the internet, gets my day off to a good start.

 

An old wooden mill with a water wheel.

Take a Day Trip
Can you post a summer picture of the mill? We have only gone during the fall season.

 

An old wooden mill with a water wheel.

Take a Day Trip
I agree to that!! It is a beautiful place.

 

An ornately carved wooden desk.

Family Desk History Mystery?
It is a beautiful piece of furniture.

 

The finished upcycled stool.

Upcycled Stool
Thats beautiful.

 

The finished lit candle.

Making New Candles From Used Ones
So good to see you back up and running again. You have been missed by so many. Love the candle idea. I have been wondering how to do that and now, thanks to you, I know. I will be trying that especially this winter. Love to burn candles during the cold weather...

 

The baked squash rounds on a cookie sheet.

Parmesan Yellow Squash
They are soft.

 

Using a thick book for step exercises

Thick Book for Step Exercises
If I get one, I will be using it.

 

Using a thick book for step exercises

Thick Book for Step Exercises
Thanks Jess. The duct tape is making it really tight so, hopefully, I wont damage the book. It feels really solid. It is so convenient to use it in the kitchen, Ill probably keep it there. I love it.

 

A slice of avocado toast.

Wonderful Avocado Toast
I would have never thought of this. I will have to give it a try. Thanks for posting. Simple to do but I have never heard of anyone doing this.

 

Barn Swallow eggs in a nest.

Barn Swallows
I saw on the internet that they prefer white feathers and that is what they gather for their nest.

 

Barn Swallow eggs in a nest.

Barn Swallows
We have babies!! Im glad I left the nest up from last year. The swallows are not dive bombing us like they did last year. I guess they trust us more now.

 

Barn Swallow eggs in a nest.

Barn Swallows
The Barn Swallows are back! I dont know if it is the same ones or not. We have been seeing them for over a week. They have been busy remodeling last years nest and have gotten it ready to raise another family. The nest is full of feathers. Is it their feathers...

 

Barn Swallow eggs in a nest.

Barn Swallows
Its late in the season and there have been no more eggs in the nest. I am going to leave the nest as it is to see if they use it again next year.

 

Crushing Crackers or Corn Chips for Soup Easily

Crushing Crackers or Corn Chips for Soup Easily
I thought about you today when I used your tip for crushing Rice Chex to put in some banana cookies. It worked perfect for crushing them just the way I needed.

 

An avocado cut in half.

How To Tell When an Avocado Is Ripe?
Thanks. Thats good to know.

 

The finished banana cookies.

Flourless Banana Cookies (GF)
I took one of these out of the freezer and put some ice cream on it. It tasted like a Nutty Buddy, my favorite ice cream cone!! It was so good, I had to have another. Havent eaten a Nutty Buddy since I was diagnosed with Celiac many years ago.

 

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Where Is the Most Beautiful Place in the World?
I agree. Theres no place like home!!

 

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Multiplying By 11
That is so neat. It really works.

 

A cucumber wrapped in a cucumber.

Keep Cucumbers Crisp and Fresh
We are getting some cucumbers out of the garden now and I put them in a plastic bag with paper towels in the bag. It has helped to keep them fresh and crisp for days.

 

A piece of cornbread on a dinner plate.

Sour Cream Cornbread (Gluten Free)
I made some more muffins for dinner and put blueberries in them. They are soooo goooood!!

 

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