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Homemade Christmas DecorationsThis is a page about homemade Christmas decorations. Making your own Christmas decorations is fun. Not only will you start a family tradition, but you can also create many unique decorations.
Finding Black Friday Deals Online?This is a page about finding Black Friday deals online. Battling the crowds on Black Friday isn't for everyone. If you want to avoid the crowds but still find some good deals, there are many great online sales.
Cooking a Turkey Breast in a Slow Cooker (Crockpot)This is a page about cooking a turkey breast in a slow cooker. It is easy to cook a turkey breast in a crockpot. Your turkey breast will come out moist and full of flavor.
How to Repair a Flat Bicycle TireExcellent step by step instructions for repairing a flat bicycle tire. Clear video with excellent narration.
Plastic Bottle Solar LightsThis is a great way to reuse plastic bottles and save money on power. In the United States this idea could be used in sheds, chicken coops, or any structure with a tin roof.
Patching an Inner TubeIf you need to patch your bicycle tire, this video will be helpful. Short video but shows the whole process from start to finish.
Scalloped PotatoesA family favorite!
Swedish MeatballsLove the sweet taste of the sauce on these meatballs!
Chicken Gumbo CasseroleA great cold-weather meal!
Strawberry-Raspberry Gelatin SaladLove the yummy berries in this salad!
Scenery: A Walk In The Woods (NC)I love Fall and a walk in the woods just lifts my spirits. I don't feel safe walking in the woods during the week where we live. Deer hunting season is in and I'm afraid we might get mistaken for one.
Use "Carbonite" to BackupI have used and still use "Carbonite". It cost about $60.00 a year. But when my computer crashed, I had to buy a new motherboard. Within 3 hours of turning on my computer everything was back, including all my private folders including all my photos.
Backup in Two LocationsI don't care how simple your outfit is, just make sure you have it backed up on 2 locations. External hard drives have to be connected to USB port and can go bad.
Ivy (German Shorthair Pointer)Ivy is a 5 year old German Shorthair Pointer. We bought Ivy from a breeder. I knew she was the one for me because she was born on my sister's birthday. It was a sign.
Preventing Blisters in Tight ShoesI found that swathing between my toes lightly with lotion, vaseline or face cream before I put on my socks eases this friction before a blister can form. Any other ideas out there? Placing lambswool became a problem keeping it in place.
Ivy (German Shorthair Pointer)Ivy is a 5 year old German Shorthair Pointer. We bought Ivy from a breeder. I knew she was the one for me because she was born on my sister's birthday. It was a sign.
Baby Wipes to Spot Clean ClothesI have a black sweatshirt that wasn't really dirty, it just had some white spots, as black garments often get. I have used baby wipes to take off toothpaste stains that remain after I try to sponge them off and thought I would try to use them to get these white spots off.
Using Different Email Addresses to Your AdvantageI get about fifty emails a day: personals from friends and family, daily newsletters, confirmation emails and special offers, etc. Since the emails come in no particular order, I decided to organize myself concerning them.
Frozen Juice as Mini Lunch Ice PacksSave Naked or Odwalla juice bottles and fill with water and freeze. These are just the right size for a child's lunch box. When they thaw, you can have cold water to drink. These are also useful for placing in a larger cooler.
Kaboom Foam-tasic And Magic Erasers For Bathtub StainsI decided to try the dollar store version of the Mr. Clean erasers and the Kaboom Foam-tastic. The erasers will do the job by themselves, but it takes a lot of work. Just spray on the Kaboom and let it sit for about 10 minutes. Then clean with the erasers.
Altoid Tin Gift Card BoxesDecorate Altoids containers and use them as gift card holders.
All Natural Lip ScrubHere comes the cold weather! Time to keep those lips chap-free and beautiful. I've been using this two-ingredient method ever since I was in college and found an article about it in a beauty magazine.
Scenery: Flowering Cacti (Arizona)Here are flowering cacti in Arizona.
Working with Glitter or Embossing PowderGlitter and powders can be messy. To keep a clean craft surface, first place a large scrap paper on the table under project. After sprinkling powder on project fold project paper in half and aim at a clean paper plate while tapping gently on back.
Why Store Plastic Bags?In our frontier area, we are a long way from town. After lining all my garbage cans with them, I hang one bag on the door and stuff the other bags in it. When I make the long trip into town, I grab that bag of bags and take it out the door to recycle.
Season Ham with BeerI buy any sort of ham that my butcher will slice and tie for us, returning it in the original packing. If necessary, I beg. This is a must to make the whole process as simple as possible.
Stenciled Gift WrapChristmas is traditionally family time, and here is a project that you and your child can do together. Using cookie cutters with Christmas shapes as your inspiration, make your own stencils from an old sheet of X-ray film....
Reusing Plastic Lids Under Potted PlantsI realized this morning, that my coffee can lid, which used to go in the recycle bag, was perfect for going under a flower pot to catch any water. Then I realized that there are different sizes of plastic lids, and some are solid colors.
Use Cosmetic Storage Boxes For Kids Art SuppliesOne solution I just thought of and will quickly try is to use an extra large cosmetic box, like the one I use to organize my nail care supplies. I also have one for all my other cosmetics.
Crockpot Pintos for Refried BeansMy pinto beans are the best around and the easiest to make. First I rinse the dry beans, getting rid of any dirt or rocks. Then I pop them in my crock pot and add enough water to more than cover the beans.
Kennel Dogs When Guests ArriveI have 2 Labs that are inside children. Marley never meets a stranger. Macey, on the other hand, is a shy little girl. They have the big wire crates in our game room. So before someone comes in, I tell them to kennel up.
Use Food To Teach Cat About Cat DoorPut the cat outside and the food on the inside and slightly prop the door open and the cat will teach himself. There are some cats however that don't like going outside to do their potty and will continue to use the litter box.
Choose 3 Things a DayA previous boss insisted we have productive days so he gave us a sheet of paper on which he had headings. He asked us to list three things we wanted to accomplish on a given day, and one thing we would break up over the many days of a month.
LED Bulbs Will Replace CFLThe CFLs are already outdated by new technology, that will eventually replace CFL's, as CFL's are replacing incandescent bulbs, now. The LEDs use a lot less power, are cooler than CFL's and incandescents, and last even longer than incandescents or CFLs.
Tips for Growing AstersIn autumn, when many garden perennials are winding down for the season, asters are just getting started. Prized by gardeners for their brilliant late season color, here are some tips for growing them.
Praying MantisWhile walking out the front door to go walk the dogs with my husband, I spotted a tiny little praying mantis sitting on the back of our neighbor's car.
Using Manwich in a Recipe?I am looking for ways for using Manwich in a recipe besides the
Removing Spilled Gas from Car?I spilled gas in my car about two weeks ago and used coffee; that didn't work. I also used Mr. Clean and washed the floor of my car. The kitty litter didn't work either, what else can I try?
Ice Maker Not Working?My Whirlpool ice maker was barely making any ice. Now it has completely quit. I cycled the unit, but that was no help. I tried to switch wires on valve luges to a different size. The fill tube froze up.
Shopping for Unfilled Individual Coffee Creamer Containers?I am wanting to use the small individual creamer containers for a craft project. Where and how do I order unfilled containers? What is the cost and the minimum order? Thanks.
Granny Square Pin Cushion Pattern?I am looking for a granny pin cushion that came out in Crafts n' Things magazine in 1989 or the 1990s. I made it and it is great, but I can't find the magazine. Can you help?
Freezing Turkey Leftovers?What is the best way to freeze leftover turkey for extended periods of time?
Clogged Garbage Disposal?Like a dummy, I put tangerine skins with seeds into my garbage disposal. I turned it on and the light over my sink died as well as the disposal power. I turned the power off and let the water drain from both sinks.
Removing Permanent Marker from Walls?My two kids got a hold of my permanent marker and scribbled all over their bedroom walls. For a month now, I've been trying everything I can think of to remove it and nothing seems to do the trick.
Finding Stores That Offer Senior Citizen Discounts?Do Best Buy stores give senior citizen discounts?
Finding Vet Services for a Stray Dog?I need a cheap vet to make sure a stray dog I attracted is well. I doubt I can keep him long due to the size of my apartment and lack of money; I am just starting out.
Removing Tempera Paint from a Jersey?I got some tempera paint on my Rodgers jersey in art, how can I get it out? Any suggestions?
Free Online Craft Ideas for the Elderly?I am trying to find online craft ideas, with directions, for elderly people in a nursing home. I have found a few things on creatingtogetherjournal.com, but it only gave me two sample ideas because it is a craft magazine.
Iron on Transfer Did Not Completely Adhere?When I peeled my iron on it looked great. After it cooled I could see that it did not take all the way. Can I apply more heat with something other than the peeled paper since it is in the trash?
Wrapping Bulky Items?How do I wrap a large purse and hat cheaply?
HO HO HO Merry Christmas Push Button Voice Box?I'm looking for a voice box which has a press button action and says HO HO HO Merry Christmas. Any suggestions?
Doll Furniture Patterns?I am looking for patterns for doll furniture for an 18 inch doll. They can be plastic canvas, balsa wood, or something else inexpensive.
Homemade Cat Scratching Tower or Post?Is there any other way of building a homemade cat scratching tower/post?
Re-dyeing Hair?Can I re-dye my hair the same day? It's alburn red, and too red for me. I can't go out of my house, I will stop traffic it's so red. Can I dye it back to brown the same day or at least the next day?
