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Making Fake Foods?
Try RecipeLion.com. In search box for example put Faux Fruit Leather or Mock Apple Pie etc. I have seen recipes like this on there. Also there is Mr.Food.com and FavHealthyRecipes.com. Good Luck. I hope you find what you are looking for. : )

 

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Wedding Reception Venues on a Budget?
Hello & Congratulations! I would suggest trying churchs for the rental of their basements & tell them someone is willing to clean up afterward & put tables & chairs back. Or you could have it at a friends or relatives house or outside in a yard or State Park...

 

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Cleaning Business Name Ideas?
Cleaning Madness! Madelyns Cleaning Frenzy! Maids In Heaven! This is all I can come up with now. Good Luck & God Bless Your Buisness! : )

 

Paint Color Advice for a Small Bathroom?
Hello. If you can live with a dark color such as Navy - then do so. You are the one who has to live with it. You could put a border along the bottom, middle or top of the walls & get accessories to match. My opinion is Bright & Cheery is better than Dark & Doughty...

 

Large tin cans taped together to make an umbrella stand.

Umbrella Holder Made from Tin Cans
Im sorry but this looks awful! You would have been better off at least taping them with colored duct tape or putting rope, yarn, ribbon or fabric around those cans before posting this picture. You could glue the cans together instead of taping them, with Super...

 

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Remedies for Hemorrhoids?
Yeah- I remember using tucks after having a baby years ago in the hospital. I think the active ingredient is witch hazel. You should be able to use clean P. towels; not mixed with anything else. The kind that has 1/2 the size of regular size p.towels-Bounty...

 

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Covering Clorox Splashes on Clothing
Yeah-this works! Ive done this before on boots, clothes & even some of my purses & belts. The wede or leather ones. Iron on flowers & other patches work too. I had a nice thin sweater puce colored with medium blue flowers on it. It had gotten some holes in...

 

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Value of Wine Bottles with Monkey Molded on Glass?
Good Luck. If they arent worth much you could make a nice lamp or use as a vase.

 

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Bathroom Paint Color Advice?
Blue, & white have more you can switch up accessories & towels with. But if you dont mind that, you could go with yellow, peach, lavender or a mauve or dusty rose color. Good luck & have fun with your painting project. Let us know what you decide & put a photo...

 

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Buying the Ellen Rose?
Have you tried the Burpee Catalog or Burpee.com? Good Luck!

 

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Game Ideas for Red Hat Luau Birthday Party?
How about toss the coconut into a bucket or pail. Underhand is OK! How about musical chairs instead-to Hawaiian music or island music? Thats walking instead of dancing & fun for everyone- unless they are real party-poopers! You could have little or big prizes...

 

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Game Ideas for Red Hat Luau Birthday Party?
Oh -I just realized - Red Hat is all women. Sorry.

 

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Choosing Curtains to Go with Mexican Tile Floor?
Go bold to complete your look. Bright golden yellow or orange. Or depending on the size of the windows you could put a sheer one in the middle-white or yellow & orange on each side & tie back with silk braided rope or fringed braided rope. This will brighten...

 

Dangle earrings with red and blue beads.

Recycling Broken Jewelry into New Earrings
These are pretty. Good job! I do this all the time. It saves money & I only make what I like. I had bought a pair of gaudy earrings that were long gold swirls on top & an ugly fat deep purple hoop hanging on the bottom! I took them home & got rid of the hoops...

 

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Craft Ideas for Frozen Juice Lids?
Great Idea, Rustycrystal! I was thinking Magnets. The possibilities are endless! Beads, stamps, stickers, ribbons, lace, buttons, photos, pictures, sequins, anything! : D

 

Large clear rectangular container.

Creative Use for Large Plastic Container?
A catch-all! Or a sand garden with shells, coral, mini starfish, & sand dollar! And maybe even a mini palm tree... whatever you decide. Im sure it will be great! Have fun! : D

 

Several prescription bottles.

Crafts Using Prescription Bottles?
Yes. These are great fo many uses. Sequins, safety pins, straight pins, tacks, Few dollars or change for vending machines, toll booths, car wash, Etc. beads, jewelry, bit of Epson salts or bath salts or bubble bath, shampoo & conditioner, facial wash-when traveling...

 

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Craft Uses for Old Jelly Jars?
You could put some homemade bath salts, milk bath or bath fizzies or bath bombs in them & give as a gift. Or make a piggy bank out of it & put the name of whatever you are saving for on it. Example: expensive dinner out or craft fund or new shoes & just drop...

 

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Vinyl Record Craft Ideas?
I see above a link for a bowl. I made one! Its really cool with colored candies like those bright licorice ones w/the pink, blue & yellow with black in it or for nuts & stuff for a party. You could also follow that (bowl) for the heating instructions & fold...

 

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Cheap Enjoyable Kid Crafts?
Go to FaveCrafts.com or Parents.com They have lots of various kids crafts. Good Luck : D

 

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15th Birthday Ideas?
How about an Amusment Park or Water Park? Or Paint Ball? Or Mini-Golf? Or a Spa Day? with a BBQ or Pizzas & Ice Cream Sundaes to Follow? Whatever you decide-Have a Fun Birthday! : D

 

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Testing Soil?
You can go to any Garden center, Home Depot, Lowes or even Walmart or Kmart in the garden center & get a soil test kit. Very simple to do. There are several kits. Some more extensive than others. I just used a basic kit with 1 tube & capsule in it. It lets...

 

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Good Housekeeper Sewing Machine User Manual?
Why not contact the Co. itself? Just give the model no. & they should send you one. Good Luck.

 

Labels with plant names.

Plant Labels for Vertical Shoe Holder Planter
Actually you could use paper or cardboard & cover with Clear Contact paper & it would be a lot less expensive.

 

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Making a King Size Headboard?
Check out Better Homes & Gardens.com & Other Magazine websites. They have lots of homemade ideas for Headboards. Traditional Home.com Country living.com Etc. And DIY.com Good Luck

 

Glass Coke Bottle

Crafts Made with Glass Coke Bottles?
Go to Favecrafts.com I seem to remember seeing an article of what to do with wine bottles. You could get ideas from that or check out if they have anything with Coke bottles. Its a Great site & they have something for everyone. Good Luck.

 

Glass Coke Bottle

Crafts Made with Glass Coke Bottles?
Also look below these posts. Things to do with glass bottles - see it?

 

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Finding Vintage Sewing Patterns?
I dont have any but try AllFreeSewing.com & Yard & Garage sales, Consignment & Thrift shops. You never know what youll find! Ive found many things. Old & new in these places & at church sales too! Good luck.

 

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Jute and Button Plant Hanger Pattern?
Try Favecrafts.com or AllFreeCrochet.com. Good Luck.

 

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Making a Bread Machine Cover?
You may want to go to AllFreeSewing.com or Favecrafts.com to look for your pattern. These 2 sites have everything & something for everyone. Good luck.

 

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Free Crochet Pattern for Lady's Cardigan?
Try FaveCrafts.com or AllfreeCrochet.com. They have AllFreeKnitting.com too. Good Luck! : D

 

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Making a Recycled Glass Bottle Mosaic Table Top?
Well, 1st youll need to get some old heavy rags or towels to wrap the bottles in before you break them. Use a large rock (probably better than a hammer - unless you want lots of really small shards). Then put on some good work gloves (the swede or swede & canvas...

 

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Monkey Sock Pattern?
Try Favecrafts.com Or AllFreeKnitting.com OR AllFreeSewing .com. They have everything & something for everyone! And they are all connected. They have crochet too. Good Luck. : D

 

A leopard print memory foam mat used as a car seat cover.

Memory Foam Bath Mats for Leather Car Seats
This is a great idea. I love Walmart & Im going there the 1st of the month to do my regular grocery & personal toiletry shopping. So Ill pick 2 up for my front seats. Thanks for sharing. : D

 

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Use Coffee Filters When Potting Plants
This is a great idea. I use this idea all of the time now. Its a lot less messy. : D

 

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Furniture Repurposing Ideas?
Draws make great shadow boxes or shelves. 2 small end tables or night stands (the same sizes) & a long piece of plywood can make a great buffet or dining table (just cover with a sheet or some fabric). Or even a work area table, for office, crafts, & other...

 

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Painting Decorative Gourds?
Have you considered hollowing at least 1 out of the bottleneck ones and putting flowers in them and hanging on a railing, fence or low tree branch? You have to put water in it just like a regular vase. These are very nice and I saw it in one of the magazines...

 

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Making a Magnolia Leaf Wreath?
Go To MarthaStewart.com or FaveCrafts.com They Both Have Everything you need to know! Have Fun Crafting & Happy Holidays! : )

 

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Ideas for 4H Sewing Project?
How about Fleece Blankets or Throws? Or Fleece Hats with Tassles on top with matching scarves? You didnt say how hard or easy-but these are pretty easy to make. Good Luck with whatever you decide; and remember to have fun! : )

 

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Free Online Craft Ideas for the Elderly?
Try FaveCrafts.com They have easy crafts & recycled crafts & everything for all ages & experience levels. Good Luck & have Fun! : )

 

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Shopping for Unfilled Individual Coffee Creamer Containers?
Why not put up a signs at the grocery store,elderly housing Apts., Laundromats, etc. & ask friends & family who use this item to wash & save them for you? I dont think you can buy empty ones- but I could be mistaken. Good Luck. Hope you find some. Happy crafting...

 

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Safety Pin and Bead Box Pattern?
Try FaveCrafts . com They have quite an assortment for every level of experience. Good Luck! Happy crafting. : )

 

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Making Photo Puzzle Blocks?
Go to MarthaStewart.com & push crafts at the top band. Or Search in search box. She usually has everything there. If you know the Show-Date it aired you could make the search a little easier.Also try (Themarthastewartshow.com) Good Luck & Happy Crafting! : )

 

Finished milk jug ghost. Black eyes and black mouth painted on white milk jug.

Milk Jug Ghost
Very cute & inexpensive. I added a battery-operated string of white lights to mine. Just cut out a big enough square in the bottom back side to fit it in. Great for inside or on the front porch or steps. Just remember to shut off! Batteries wont last long.

 

Christmas cactus in small plastic pot.

Christmas Cactus Not Blooming?
These are all very helpful articles/answers to the problems of growing Christmas cactus. I bought 2 small ones at Christmas from Home Depot. A white one & a fuschia one. They had buds; but a few days later they all fell off! Well, I was very disappointed & I...

 

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Inexpensive Fall Centerpiece
Thanks for sharing All those tips. It pays to be frugal. I also use pine cones & acorns in my decor with candles. Hollowed out gourds & pumpkins make great vases & filled w/Zinnias or other flowers from your own garden makes a nice centerpiece or decoration...

 

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Arabian Themed Children's Party Favors?
Flutes & head turbans -(Ladies Hair Dept.) from Dollar store. Buy feathers & gems to hot glue onto the front of turbans. Sorry-this is all I could think of- but its a start. Good luck. : )

 

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Selling Old Tires?
These are Great for Childrens Playgrounds.They build Dragons & swing sets-Round tire swings-& Climbing paths with tires.They look really cool,last a long time & put mulch or sand on the playground 1st. You could ask someone at the Town Hall or Elemmentry Schools...

 

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Clothing Dye Transferred in the Wash?
OOOHHH-Girl. Hot water is a No-No! You probably set the stain in now. Never put things in hot water unless its white, and w/bleach and a fabric safe for bleach.You didnt say what material the dress was made of either. You could try a cold wash alone w/color...

 

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10th Birthday Party Ideas?
How about a Bowling Party, Tea Party or Tie Dye Party. You can purchase bags of white socks inexpensively at Walmart, and boys or girls white T-shirts -Reg. kind or tank types too. And plain white headbands at the Dollar Tree or other Dollar store, and dye...

 

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Repairing a Scorched Shirt?
Well depending where it is and/or how big it is-you could embellish it with a pin or button design or patchwork & embroidery with lace, buttons, sequins,etc. Or store bought patches: flowers, butterflys, birds, etc. I dont know how to get rid of it or even...

 

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Slip Covers for Recliners?
Try SureFit Slipcovers. You can check them online or order a catalog. Hope this helps. : )

 

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Homemade Hummingbird Food?
Thanks for the homemade Humming Bird Recipe. It sure beats buying it. Can you put red food coloring in it to make it look like the store bought kind? : )

 

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Homemade Hummingbird Food?
Correction: Humming Bird Nectar Recipe. Boy,I got a Good Laugh at myself when I realized what I wrote & posted the 1st time. No I dont eat humming birds! LOL.

 

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Lilac Bush Barely Flowers?
I would suggest giving it some fertilizer & checking with a person in a nursery or the plant people at the Home Depot or other nursery for the right kind & how much to give it & when, & whether or not to cut it back to make it bush out, etc. Ive never seen...

 

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Growing Vegetables in Plastic Containers?
I agree with all the others. Ive been growing more plants in containers as well- due to lack of room & just wanting to grow more varieties of herbs & vegetables. Im not sick or dead yet either. I think its just fine. Heres a tip; Give your plants some Fish...

 

Beautiful Sunrise Over a Hill

Scenery: Sunrise (Cameron, MO)
Really cool sunrise. Gave a thumbs up. : )

 

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Painted Glass Wine Bottles
This is a great idea. Thanks for sharing it. I hope you win. I voted for you. Good Luck! : )

 

A colorful sunrise over the Puget Sound, with a boat and dock.

Scenery: Sunrise (Manchester, WA)
Wow! These pictures are so clear & beautiful. You could enlarge them & hang them up on your wall. I would. Thanks for sharing them. I gave you a Thumbs Up. : )

 

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Reviews of DVD/VCR Combos?
I have a Phillips DVD/VCR & its about 3+ years old & works fine,w/reg. cleanings.Came w/a remote too. I dont record anything though.It plays CDs too,but sounds tinny because of the TVs speakers.But its great for reg. use.I hope this helps.

 

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Craft Ideas Using Men's Ties?
You can make cool wind socks or use as belt ties. Hope this helps.

 

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Repurposing New Fabric Bed Sheet Container?
Clothes-pin bag-(add button hook closure), or pajama bag. You didnt say whether it had a Zip, drawstring or other closure or not. Use to keep shoes separate from clothes in suitcase; or for sm. laundry bag while traveling. I hope this was helpful. : )

 

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Shopping for Terra Cotta Flower Pots?
Ocean State Job Lot, Christmas Tree Shop, Michaels Crafts, Home Depot, Lowes, Target, Walmart Garden Center. Ann & Hope, Dollar Stores for Sm. size. Good Luck. I hope this helps. : )

 

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Using a Handy Stitch?
Great idea Frugalsunnie! Great for kids going to college or back to college. : )

 

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Eye Catching Name Ideas for a New Discount Food Store?
Bent & Dent Food Shack-Discount Store. People are gonna see the dents anyway, why not include it in the name? Good Luck! Hope this helps. : )

 

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Theme Ideas for a Combined Birthday Party?
What are the 2 of you each interested in? Gardening, Crafts, Collecting Angels? Find a common interest-or 2 & go with that. A few Streamers & Balloons never hurt either (Garden Tea Party/Angel craft or other Party)-get it? Have fun & good Luck! : )

 

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Repairing Cloudy Headlight Lens?
Perhaps its on the inside? Could be.You wouldnt want to scruff it up, especially if you can remove it & check to clean the inside. I cant see why else it wouldnt come clean if you did all that to the outside. And try vinegar! Hope this helps. Good Luck. : )

 

Closeup of Large Purple Spring Flower

Garden: Spring is in the Air (Pretoria, Gauteng, South...
What a lovely flower. Thanks for sharing it. : )

 

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Buying Kettlebells Cheaply?
You could try Ocean State Job Lot if you have one in your area,or Best Buy.Ive seen them at these stores including Walmart-but Job lot is cheapest!

 

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Growing Thick Walled Sweet Peppers
Before or after theyre burnt & how many per hole? Is it too late to put them in now? Theyre only just starting to grow & are only about 1-2 inches big? Thanks.

 

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Planting Pachysandra?
What is Pachtsandra & does anyone have a picture of it to share? Thanks.

 

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Harvesting Sunflower Seeds?
I have grown some sunflowers for the 1st time this year. They are taking a long time-but are 6 ft or so tall & have many green heads on each plant. Tops are medium sized and are just getting golden in the centers, but petals are still green. Id appreciate knowing...

 

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Planting Seeds in August?
There are Websites you can go to for that info. Burpee.com is a good one. Also Better Homes & Gardens.com Go to gardening section.Good Luck! : )

 

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Growing Truffles?
Dont these come from England or France? I know they are Very Expensive & are Imported from somewhere. But if you find out, please let me know too ok? Lover of All Mushrooms! Thanks & good luck! : )

 

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Tomatoes Turning Black on the Bottom?
Ive had those nasty spots on All my larger tomatoes in the past;last year & the year before-but not on my cherries! And they were in the same plot! I will definitely put eggshells in from now on. Ive been putting them into most of my garden beds for my other...

 

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Looking for a Free Pattern for a Puff Quilt?
Go to Favecrafts.com or Allfreequilting.com or Allfreesewing.com They usually have Free Patterns to download. Good Luck! : )

 

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Inexpensive 15th Birthday Ideas?
How about a pampering pj party, with pizzas, iced tea or lemonade, chips & dip/ salsa, brownies or smores & cake & ice cream? You can go to lots of magazine & tea sites for homemade recipes for really cheap diy body gels & scrubs, facials, body lotions, masks...

 

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Sealing Plaster Stepping Stones?
Go To Michaels Crafts or AC Moore Crafts stores & ask them.Or even Home Depot or Lowes-They all should know,if you tell them what you want to seal. Good Luck! : )

 

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Dye Transferred in the Wash?
Try hot water & a little bleach in a white (hot) wash, alone.That just might do the trick.Ive washed items this way in the past, & it worked. Also,sometimes certain fabrics dont bleach out like you think they would-& things come out clean & not even faded,let...

 

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Painting Over Dark Paint?
Some companies I think Glidden,Behr & Benjamin Moore plus others have the primer & paint mixed right in. I would suggest going to the different paint sites & asking there 1st. If you might find a safer stripper; so youll have a smooth painted surface on what...

 

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Kitchen Backsplash Ideas?
What is your favorite color? What can you live with? Are you afraid of Bright colors or dislike certain colors? Grey sounds Drab to me. But I also havent seen your place either. Red or Orange or Teal blue or Spring Green or another color may Brighten it up...

 

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Fixative to Prevent Glitter from Coming Off Dress?
How about spraying a little unscented hairspray on it? You can always spray a light cologne to get rid of the alcohol smell in it. And it Is sticky & cheap! Good Luck. : )

 

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Hair Dye Stains on Cabinets?
You could try Magic Eraser by Mr.Clean-it worked for me.Can buy off brands at dollar stores too,like I do & they also worked for me. Good luck. : )

 

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Smoke Detector Keeps Beeping?
Call the manufacturer-if all else fails-you may need to get it fixed or buy a new one Good Luck. : )

 

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Preventing Mildew Smell on Clothes Left in Washer?
I agree with Barb-Baking soda usually does the trick-& vinegar.White-distilled.Good luck. : )

 

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Using Soap to Get Rid of Ants?
Probably at any hardware store, Ace or Home Depot, Lowes. Good luck. : )

 

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Sticky Tape Removal from Clothes?
Mayonnaise, ice & a scraper (paint). Or Ask Helowise, Good Housekeeping.com Good Luck. : )

 

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How Do I Sell Collectible Dolls?
Ebay, Craigslist,Antique collectors/dealers in town or your local paper. Good Luck. : )

 

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Ideas for Wedding Theme?
Nature & Victorian sound wonderful-but Victorian can get expensive.Jungle theme? Autumn?With Gourds Scarecrows,leaves etc.Whatever you decide,Im sure it will be terrific! Dont forget to send Pictures for all of us to see!Have Fun. : )

 

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Lightening Blonde Hair With Peroxide?
Buy some Sun-In spray. Not expensive at Walmart & it Works! Good Luck. : )

 

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Tea Stains on Stainless Steel Pots?
These suggestions sound good. Or you could Ask Hellowise At Good Housekeeping.com. Good Luck. : )

 

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How Can I Get Coupons in Puerto Rico?
Join a coupon swap or start one.Put an add in your paper or make flyers & hang in stores, laundrymats, etc. Go on computer to look up swaps. Craigslist & other sites. Ask to swap in mail form.Good Luck. : )

 

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Cleaning Copper?
Ketchup, spaghetti sauce,or lemon. Or ask Helowise at Good Housekeeping.com. Good Luck. : )

 

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

Strawberries with Sour Cream and Brown Sugar
Great idea-now Im gonna go to town on this! Thanks. : )

 

jar candle

Candle Lamps
These are really cute! Thanks.

 

Spaghetti strap top

Altered Dress Shirt Into a Summer Top
Really cute transformation.The possibilities are endless.Use you imagination crafters. : )

 

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