January 25, 2012

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Microwave Tortilla PizzasTortilla pizzas are a lower calorie alternative to traditional pizza. They are quick to make and can be topped with all of your favorite toppings.

 

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French Bread Scrambled EggsThis is a scrambled egg recipe cooked with pieces of bread and served with syrup.

 

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Peanut SauceIn the blender, whisk peanut butter hot water, garlic soy sauce cumin, cayenne, curry powder, and lemon juice together to form a smooth paste.

 

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Furniture Polish To Prevent Freezing Car DoorsTo keep car doors from freezing shut, just wipe the inside door weather stripping with furniture polish. I use Pledge. Works great.

 

Finished pincushion.

Recycled Cuff Pin CushionMake an easy quick gift all from recycled materials. You will need the cuff from an old shirt, scrap of light weight cardboard, a scrap of cotton batting or flannel, and some floss for stitching a design.

 

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Marinate While You FreezeYou can give your meat marinades a little head start by pouring the marinade over the meats when you package them for freezer storage. Then thaw them in the fridge before cooking and they'll be ready to cook when you are.

 

911 Memorial (New York, NY)

Travel: 911 Memorial (New York, NY)My trip to New York to pay respects for all the people lost on 9-11-01.

 

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Making A Crocheted Kitchen TowelIt doesn't matter what pattern you use for the first rows connecting to the towel, but you want to make sure you make the long flap (where the button is) long enough to fit around the hook, towel rack, or stove handle where you are planning to hang the towel.

 

Dog lying on an Americana themed quilt.

Music to Soothe Your PetsListening to soothing music is an excellent stress reducer for humans. The same is true with animals. If your dog has anxiety issues when left alone, leaving classical music playing during your absence can reduce your dog's anxiety.

 

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Cutting Your Own Hair At HomeI have been cutting my own hair for quite some time. First you need to invest in a good pair of scissors. I bought mine from a beauty shop supplier.

 

Threading A Drawstring using a needle.

Threading A DrawstringEver change your mind on what ribbon you would like to use or find that the tube you made for the drawstring is too small to run the safety pin through?

 

CD Valentine - View of completed back and front.

CD ValentineThis is a great craft where you can recycle and get the children involved also. Kids love to create and they will be proud to give grandparents or even a teacher this card!

 

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Cover Clothing Stains With PaintI have a nice pseudo-Irish off white sweater in raw silk. When it got washed, a pinkish stain got on the bottom part. It's smaller than the bottom of a glass but unsightly.

 

Questions

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Removing a Callous on Toe?I have a callous on my toe from no nail due to toenail fungus. How to remove it?

 

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Removing Kerosene Odor from Carpet in Car?I spilled kerosene on the carpet of my vehicle and can't get the smell out. Please help.

 

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Dry Skin Treatment for Hands?I work outdoors and have dry cracked skin on my hands; lotions do not repair the damage. Help?

 

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Freezing Brussel Sprouts?Can these vegetables be frozen without blanching?

 

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Helping a Child Become Vegetarian?My 11 year old son has decided to cut meat out of his diet and become a vegetarian. I want to support him in this endeavor. My younger son has declared himself an omnivore so we don't have the option to change all meals for the family.

 

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Squeaky Cane Chair?How do I stop a cane chair from squeaking?

 

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Craft Uses for Old Scarves?I have tons of scarves, all shapes and sizes. I will never use them. What can I do with them?

 

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Sunday School Craft Ideas?I need craft ideas for my Sunday school class (1st and 2nd grade) for the parable of the unmerciful servant or forgiving 7x70 times over. I only have a 45 minute class. Any ideas?

 

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Treating Toenail Fungus?I have tried about everything, including Vicks and Epsom salt. Any ideas?

 

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Tenting a Houseplant?How do you tent a houseplant?

 

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Homemade Brass Polish?What is a simple recipe for a brass cleaner for trays, candlesticks, boxes, etc.? Thanks.

 

Huguenot Dresser

Huguenot Dresser?How much is a Huguenot dresser #200 worth?

 

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