September 6, 2012

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Fish Themed Party Ideas

Fish Themed Party IdeasThis page contains fish themed party ideas. A fun party for many occasions can be centered around fish and the sea.

 

Vacuuming Tips and Tricks

Vacuuming Tips and TricksThis page contains vacuuming tips and tricks. It is important to keep your vacuum cleaner in proper working order.

 

Tuna Casserole Recipes

Tuna Casserole RecipesThis page contains tuna casseroles recipes. An inexpensive, popular main dish can be made with tuna.

 

A person cleaning a rug.

Carpet Cleaning Business Name Ideas?This page contains carpet cleaning business name ideas. Choosing a unique catchy name for a business can be a challenge.

 

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Saving Money on Vocational TrainingThis page is about saving money on vocational training. The cost of vocational education may be more than you can manage.

 

Recipes Using Leftover Roast

Recipes Using Leftover RoastThere are often leftovers after a roast dinner. This page contains recipes using leftover roast.

 

Disposing of Old Cars

Disposing of Old CarsThis page is about disposing of old cars. When automobiles are no longer worth fixing, there are ways to recover some value.

 

Pressure washing concrete pavers.

Getting Rid of Moss and Algae on ConcreteMoss growth can be a problem in shady areas. This page is about getting rid of moss and algae on concrete.

 

Home Remedies for Gas

Home Remedies for GasThis page contains home remedies for gas. It can be uncomfortable and embarrassing to be flatus.

 

Videos

Girl wearing tutu

Making a No Sew TutuThis short video shows you how to make your own no sew tutu.

 

Cork Plant Marker

Making Cork Plant MarkersThis is a quick video showing you the easy steps to making a cork plant marker.

 

Stripped sock oil bottle cover

Making an Oil Bottle CoverThis video shows you the simple steps to making an oil bottle cover.

 

Doo Doo Drop Diapers

Doo Doo Drop DiapersThis video shows you how to make Doo Doo Drop Diapers, a great treat for a baby shower.

 

Recipes

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Orange Pineapple Ice CreamAs a young married woman with small children, my husband and I took our small children to an ice cream store, that no longer exists. They made the best orange pineapple ice cream anywhere.

 

Banana Applesauce Muffin

Banana Applesauce Bread (Or Muffins)This is a great banana bread recipe to use when you have a lot of old bananas on hand. It's a lot lighter and healthier than most banana bread recipes, and we think it tastes great!

 

Duck Punch Bowl

Baby Punch BowlIt's a cute way to add some fun to a baby shower or first birthday party. Let the child have the ducks after the party.

 

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Tomato Soup MeatloafEasy meatloaf and so yummy!

 

Articles

Vader in a wheelbarrow wearing a hat.

In Memory of Vader (Chow Husky Mix)Vader was a Chow Husky mix. My sisters Becky and Delma gave Vader to me in March of 1997, three months after I lost my first pup Darth.

 

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Decorating Fall GourdsThe kids are always asking us to buy those funky decorative gourds at the grocery store in the fall. I usually say no, but last year I gave in and let them each pick one.

 

Two adult ponies, Sadie, and a white goat.

Sadie (Pony)Sadie is 3 years old. My husband bought several ponies for my daughter about a month ago. They were at a home where the kids were mean to them and shot them with BB guns. My husband felt bad for them and bought them all.

 

Baby's first bath.

Baby (Kitten)Baby Age is now 2 years old. Baby was given to us on 5/20/2011. She loves to play with her laser toys for fun. Our pup Vader passed 5/10/2010 and we believe that on 5/20/2011 Vader led our friend Mike to this kitten now named Baby alone in a field next to his house and he gave her to us.

 

Brilliant fall leaves on a maple tree

Fall Colors (Warren County, NC)One thing I love about living in North Carolina is we get to enjoy the 4 seasons. However, I have had enough hot humid weather and I am so looking forward to cooler days and fall colors.

 

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White Vinegar for GnatsEveryone knows how annoying gnats can be. Once they are there, it's very hard to get rid of. They nest in damp places, such as sink drains. If you want to get rid of them pour a couple of tablespoons of white vinegar into a small bowl.

 

pantyhose top

Uses for Stocking Tops and PantyhoseCut off the elastic tops of your tights and stockings before throwing them away. I use the stocking tops for hair bands and scrunchies. I use the elastic from the waistband of tights to secure my rubbish bag around the bin and also to keep the cat litter bag in place.

 

Air Show (McChord Air Force Base, WA)

Air Show (McChord Air Force Base, WA)They have an air show every year and it is awesome to watch it! Usually we just see a few fly over by our house. This time we went and watched in person. It was amazing!

 

Small cotton ball at the end of straw with tip of skewer in photo.

Keeping Plastic Drinking Straw CleanI love my insulated drinking glass and came up with this method for cleaning the straw. I take a small piece of cotton, wet it with hot soapy water and push it through with a kabob skewer. It keeps the tea stains out and I feel satisfied that the straw is clean.

 

Chloe (Chihuahua)

Chloe (Chihuahua)Chloe is 4 months old and a Chihuahua. We spotted Chloe in a photo on the internet and drove 110 miles to pick her up from a military family in Fort Bragg, NC this past July 13th, (Friday, the 13th!). What a very LUCKY day for us!

 

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Ornament From Plastic Bottle CapsI am saving my bottle caps for a Christmas project I found in a craft magazine. Glue bottle caps together in a circular shape with one in the center. Glue in glitter pom poms in Christmas colors inside the caps, add a string for hanging for a Christmas ornament.

 

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Use Clothespins as Chip ClipsBuy a bag of clothespins at the dollar store. They make a cheap but very good way to clamp shut your chips, pretzels, or any bag you want to close. I fold the bag down several times and then clip it shut.

 

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Coupon Clipping Takes OrganizationI have clipped coupons for over 36 years now and I have saved thousands of dollars in grocery costs! I fondly remember one shopping trip I took where the total was $300 before my coupons and $30 AFTER! It felt fantastic!

 

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Best Way to Clean Stainless Steel AppliancesUse Windex and coffee filters. The fibers in the coffee filters help get handprints and other things off stainless steel much better than a paper towel and dries clean without leaving smudges.

 

Questions

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Cleaning Yellowed Oven Door Handle?My GE oven door handle has yellowed over time with use; originally they were gleaming white. They are textured and seem to be made of a hard rubber like material. Does anyone know how to clean the handle so that it is white again?

 

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Growing a Peach Tree from a Pit?I recently was given a beautiful peach; it was sooo good. I really want to plant the pit in some soil and grow the pit into a beautiful peach tree someday.

 

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Pub Daily Theme Ideas?I just recently started working in a bar, older generation, of black and Irish customers. My shifts are on Wednesday nights which are very quiet. It's my responsibly to come up with a theme for Wednesday. The other staff already have their theme, which consists of curry night, bingo

 

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Diagram of Mower Shift Lever Spring?I have a Power- Pro 42 inch cut, 16HP, quick shift, model: LT4216. I need to find a diagram of the shift lever spring. Any ideas?

 

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Cleaning Glass on Oven Door?My new oven of only 2 years is now starting to look a bit "foggy". I tried cleaning the glass in the oven door (2-ovens) and can not loosen the foggy build-up on both sides of the glass. Any ideas? I have only tried Fairy liquid to date.

 

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Rotavator (Cultivator) Won't Start?I was using my Rotavator and it cut out when I hit a small root. When I went to restart it the pull cord was solid. I took off the casing to check, but the cord is fine. The actual part that spins on the engine to start is the problem.

 

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Curtain and Bed Linen Colors to Coordinate with Sage Walls?I bought a medium sage color to paint a bedroom. What colors will be good to go with this sage color on my walls (for the bed and window treatments)? The carpet is a medium grey.

 

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