January 12, 2005

Enhance Your Negotiating AbilityMy mother is often attributed as the Kung-Fu Queen of Negotiation. She bargains with an ease and serenity that only true masters possess. An analysis of my mother's skill has presented the following five tips that will enhance your negotiating ability in a way you never thought was possible:

 

Uses for Flat Soda PopTips and ideas for making use of flat soda pop. Post your ideas.

 

Uses for Rubber GlovesWhat are some ways to reuse rubber gloves that are past their prime? Post your ideas.

 

Pinesol As A Cat Pee DeterrentI had a problem with our cats wetting in places other than their litter box. I found out if I wash the floor with PineSol they would stay away from that spot. They soon went back to the box where they were suppose to be using. By Connie

 

Write The Check EarlyWhen I am shopping at a store that I know I will be making a purchase (grocery shopping) and not just browsing, I fill out most of my check information in the car as well as adding the info to my check register. Then when I am checking out, I can watch the prices being rung up.

 

Add Oatmeal to Homemade CookiesWhen making homemade cookies always add 1/2 cup dry oatmeal. Your cookies will not spread all over the pan and they will be delicious! By carol

 

Removing Chicken Skin Made Easy!Can't remove the slimy skin from chicken? I've found an easier way! Take chicken out of freezer and do not thaw completely. Take a couple of paper towels and grasp the skin and pull! Waa La! it comes off really easy! - Alica

 

Clean Up For Next ChristmasI don't know about any of you but for me the holidays are so busy it is almost impossible to get everything done. Well, the holidays are now over. Through the course of the season, we may experience a broken but fixable ornament (or two) or you get a brainstorm of a gift you might want to make for next year.

 

Tie a Ribbon Around Your WristIf you have a problem remembering something, tie a ribbon around your wrist and write down what you are trying to remember. Then when you look on your wrist, there it is plain as day!

 

Stretching Taco SauceI always make Ortega taco sauce last twice as long, by taking 1/2 of the sauce and pouring it into another empty bottle and adding tomato sauce to each container. My family cannot tell the difference and the taste does not change. We go through a lot of sauce here. By Karen P in TN

 

Freezing Sauces Or LiquidWhen freezing leftover sauces or any liquid I always freeze them in the smallest round or square containers I can. Then I set them on the counter just enough to thaw around the edges so they will slip out into a ziplock bag.

 

Best Time to Mop the FloorThe best time to mop your kitchen is late at night when everyone has gone to bed. This way you will not have any foot prints left by your kids or husband. By Karen P in TN

 

Meet Sasha! - Australian Heeler/LabShe is nine months old. Sasha is an Australian Heeler/Lab. My adult children "adopted" her at a shelter. She entertains her "brother and Sister", they are adults cats by mimicking their every move. Sasha is as sweet as can be! She absolutely loves her box of stuffed toys! She has terrific visiting manners! As her "grandparents", we can't wait for her to come and visit! Yes, she can bring her "parents"! - Sandy and Charlie

 

Need to Find a Reputable Himalayan Cat Breeder?I have a 10 month old Pure Bred Chocolate Point Himalayan and am really in need of some help finding a reputable Himalayan Cat Breeder near my Home of Elmira, NY.

 

Uses for Aluminum Pie Pans?I have a ton of aluminum pie pans. I never want to throw them away. I know I can recycle them and use them for baking, does anyone know any other uses for these pans?

 

Need Help Applying For Social Security Disability?I am about to apply for Social Security Disability. In my mind, I have been eligible for 12 years, but have continually been turned down. The head of the heart transplant team at LDS Hospital in Salt Lake City even sent a letter saying I had to have a transplant or I would die.