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Treating Stuffy Sinuses?
I was having the same problem I ended up going to an allergist. My problem was dust mite allergy. dust mites love high humidity. all houses have dust mites. Just some more than others. I was cleaning three times more than they suggested had covers on all my...

 

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Adding Volume to Limp Hair?
Add an ounce of liquid pectin to 8 ounces of shampoo and to conditioner. Wash and condition as usual. You will find liquid pectin with canning supplies. I find the powder pectin doesnt work. Lots of luck

 

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Using a Tablet with No Internet Service?
Many smart phones can be used as a hotspot.

 

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Use Maalox on Skin Rashes
I agree milk of mag all the way.

 

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Use Maalox on Skin Rashes
Dont get milk of mag and maallox confused. They are not same. Maallox is bismuth subsalicylate for diarrhea and mom is on magnesium hydroxide for constipation.

 

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Homemade Christmas Gift Ideas?
Even though my suggestion is not for homemade items I would highly suggest you sign up for Freecycle. It is a worldwide org that has an interest in keeping items out of landfill.You start at freecycle.org then you put in your city/zip code and you get directed...

 

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Preventing Blisters in Tight Shoes
I was taught in my Search and Rescue group to put duct tape on your foot where the blister will form. Never got blisters from hours in a new boot or tramping through water. P

 

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Banks Can Help You Save
What happens if someone looses count on how many dollars have transfered to savings and overdraws the checking account? Will that money get transfed back without an overdraft fee? that is not the account for me, thank you

 

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How Do You Clean Tape Residue Off Windows?
Mineral spirits! I just tried lots of different stuff to clean my windows and my husband handed me a can of Mineral spirits. Whew, so much easier...

 

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Remedies For Stinky Feet?
My son had such stinky feet, once on vacation we threw his shoes out the car window but we learned Degree deodorant spray used for a few days stops it for months. Lots of luck.

 

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Getting Rid of Adult Acne?
Think why you might be getting it and treat the source. I am allergic to soap, so I only rinse my face, even shampoo running over it brings on acne. Are you getting it around your period? Could be hormonal; estrogen dominance also can do this. There are progesterone...

 

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Recommendations for Full Figured Bras?
I, too, am a full figure gal. Had your same problem. I went to a store that specializes in fitting bras. I learned that the straps are not to hold you up. I was wearing the worng size. I thought I was a 36c but they put me in a 34f and WOW all my problems were...

 

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Wedding Gift Ideas for a Second Marriage?
Towels, after so long they start to look ratty but with four kids that is something they dont splurg on. Get the big sheet towel for the adults.

 

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Substituting Canned Pumpkin for Applesauce?
I dont know about that but in weight watchers the gave us a recipe of 1 box cake mixed (dry) with 1 can of pumpkin then stir and add just enough water to get the cake batter look..then bake. I use carrot cake or spice cake. Doesnt even need icing. Lots of people...

 

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Hysterectomy Advice ?
A lot depends how they are doing it..if it is a full cut, laproscopic (couple of small incisions) or through the vagina (and pull it out backward). I had my vaginally done. other surgery lapo. All was good, but as a nurse and patient I always advise to call...

 

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Company Review: Publix Grocery
Aged beef is not beef going out of date. Aged beef is a process done before it gets to the grocery store.

 

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Cooking "Salad Beans"
sounded oh so good and healthy until you added bacon? thanks for the yummy beans, Im leaving out the bacon...P

 

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Treating Dog With Lung Congestion?
Did the vet culture the phlegm to see if it was the right antibiotic? Do you know what caused it to begin with; overweight, age, allergen? You will need to deal with that issue too. Take it off all commercial pet food...feed only fresh raw chicken or deboned...

 

Cabbit, a white cat sitting outside.

Cabbit (American Shorthair)
OMG, I would have thought you were my daughter writing about her deceased cat she found coming back from the fireworks on July 4, 10 yr ago; same personality, same tricks, same everything. See if Cabbit answers to Libby...maybe it is another one of his nine...

 

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Easy Camping Chicken Dish
A can of milk? What kind of milk? The only two I know of that is canned is evaporated and sweetened condensed

 

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Locating a Septic Tank?
My husband pumps out septic tanks in FL. He looks for the greenest grass. Works like a charm.

 

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Adding Flavor To Medifast Liquid Diet?
When I was doing something similar I used pumpkin pie spice for flavoring.

 

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Homemade Weight Loss Dog Food?
OMG go I ever...feed 1/2 the amount of dog food you usually do and supplement the other half with can pumpkin..(not pie filliing)...see what is recommended for your dog and adjust to that amount slowly. continue with the 1/2 pumpkin mixture until its weight...

 

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Hanging Fabric Up Instead Of Painting?
if you have fabric that you want to use...kinda hold it up there and paint the fabric with Elmers glue and stick it to the wall..might need a few tacks to hold it until dry...when she is tired of it spritz it with water and it comes right off...then wash off...

 

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Advice for Keeping My Life Private Away from Work?
..so lets see here..I dont take my work home with me and I dont bring my home life to work...Id rather not answer that... remember no is a valid answer.. but many times I just say why do you want to know? lots of luck....sometimes Id like a way of kind way...

 

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Using Credit Cards Online
Never use a debit card on line.....credit card companies will re pay you for any fraud, but the bank wont on a debit card...and it comes automatically out of your account. Unless you check you account several times a day, it could be used who knows how many...

 

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Game Warden Themed Birthday Party Ideas?
I would make up hunting licenses for invitations or place setting..if it isnt a sit down dinner just place them around for decorations..does everyone know everyone? use them for name tags or put an animal name on it and as every one comes in pin one to their...

 

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Will Play Fighting Make Puppy More Aggressive?
this is puppy play and is very good social skill learner..people pay lots of money to put their puppies in puppy kindergarden classes...as long as they are both having fun let the kids play...

 

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Keeping Bugs Out of My Face?
dryer sheets! tie or pin some on you and the bugs scram...penny

 

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3 Year Old With Sleeping Problems?
I am a nurse working in peds. I worked within a foster home once and that family put a small mattress or bed in their bed room...if a child felt they needed comforting they could get their hugs but needed to sleep in the little bed not in the adult bed....worked...

 

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