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Fresh Tomato SoupThis is especially good using homegrown tomatoes in the summer, but it's still good with store bought tomatoes as well. You can even use canned tomatoes. Very yummy and good for you!
Watercress SoupThis low calorie soup helps water retention.
Using Every Bit of DeodorantSave your empty deodorant containers that still have some deodorant in the bottom. When you have quite a few of them, heat them in the microwave for about 10 seconds or until melted. Pour into an empty container and let harden. You will have another full deodorant to use.
Taste Test Grapes Before You BuyWe can't tell by the color, smelling, feeling or thumping. If you intend on buying the grapes, the best way I have found is to pinch one off and taste it. If it is good, then you buy that bunch of grapes or take your chances.
Use Knee High Stocking To Wash Barbie ClothesThe best way to clean Barbie clothes, in my opinion, is to put them in a knee high stocking and tie a knot it in. They'll get clean and will be easy to find in washer or dryer.
Unidentified LeftoversWhen it comes to storing leftovers in Cool Whip bowls, butter bowls, and even Tupperware (or Rubbermaid dishes), I am sure others have had the same problem in their household as I do.
Gather Items TogetherIndividual items don't look like clutter if they are gathered on a tray or in a basket. Look around your home to see what you can find to use for that purpose. You may decide to include a candle or ribbon to dress it up a bit.
Shaving Cream ArtMake colorful artwork using shaving cream and paint. Then transfer them to paper!
Using Greywater in the GardenGreywater is domestic waste water from activities such as laundry, dishwashing, and bathing. Unlike sewage water (which is referred to as blackwater), greywater can be safely recycled for use in the landscape without the use of any special treatment systems.
Shelving For The Laundry RoomI had a white, metal cabinet that I used in my kitchen years ago. I've moved it to the laundry room. I was able to add two shelves to it by disassembling the white, metal unit I had that stood over the commode in the bathroom.
Valentine Goody SnakeKids love to create and what child wouldn't like a pet that is full of treats? Purchase a bunch of ties from a thrift store and you can make one for all your classmates!
Wear A Mouth Guard For New BracesWhen you (or your child) get braces, be sure to ask the orthodontist for a sports mouth guard. It's a semi-flexible plastic bite guard they want the kids to wear when they play any kind of contact sports so if they get hit in the face, the braces don't get impaled on the inside of the cheeks.
Building an Indoor Root Cellar?I am putting in a pantry under the stairway in the house that my boyfriend and I are building. It doesn't have heat or air conditioning going into it; so I thought that we might be able to also use it as a root cellar for vegetables.
Washer Leaking on Floor?I have a Kenmore Elite Washer - mod 110 15942400. I noticed a little bit of water coming out of the bottom. I've read that it might be a clogged filter. Where is the filter? How do I get to it?
Slow-cooker Liners vs. Plastic Bag?Is it possible to substitute a regular plastic bag for a slow-cooker liner?
Cleaning Wax Off of Clothing?I was having my nails done and the lady spilled wax all over my pants and shirt. How can I remove it without ruining my clothes? Thanks.
Moss Identification?Can anyone tell me what kind of moss this is? I looked online, but there are several that look similar. Some can take some sun and others can't. Thanks for your help.
Mirage Wallpaper #DES 99-85802?I am looking for Mirage paper. It has a gold background with a floral design and a vertical set of lines. The label has number DES 99-85802 on the roll.
Gerbil's Fur Turning Gray?What happens if a gerbil turns gray by the time you have had it not even a year?
Keeping Worms Out of Garage?Worms crawl into my garage when it rains and they die and stick to the garage floor. How can I keep them from coming into the garage?
Dr.Ho's Muscle Therapy and Oreck XL Professional Air Purifier?Has any one ever used either product and what did you think of them? Are they a good product? Are they worth the money? Any advice or comments would be greatly appreciated. Thank you very much.
Buying Diatomaceous Earth?Where can I buy diatomaceous earth?
