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For many years now, I've had an annual visitor. Never the same one, but always arriving at the same time and always choosing to set up housekeeping in the same area of my home.

A bottle of roach and ant killer and a mousetrap to keep rodents away.

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A white car parked in a parking lot.
How to Safely Sell Your Used CarThere are several ways you can sell or get rid of your used car.

 
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A gold and gemstone ring on a woman's finger.
Inventory Your JewelryMake a jewelry inventory photo album in order to identify your jewelry in case of loss or theft. Place the photographs in an album and store it with your documents your home office. In case of loss or theft of your jewelry, you can use your jewelry inventory album to assist you in recovering jewelry items.

 
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A salvage store called "Hopey and Co."
Shop at Salvage StoresSalvage stores are a great way to save some money, while having terrific stuff. A salvage store is a local establishment that buys out of date and possibly shelf-damaged stuff from local supermarkets or grocery stores.

 
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A hand with press-on nails applied.
Product Review: Press-On NailsDo you want pretty nails for a date night or for a special occasion? You do not have to spend a fortune to have pretty nails, no need to waste time driving to, from the salon and waiting plus you will avoid all the harmful chemical smells!

 
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A cellphone in a car, being held by a rubber band.
Rubber Band as Car Cellphone HolderI do not have a car clip to hold my cellphone. If I had one, my husband would just pull it off because he doesn't like accessories inside our car. It just irritates his eyes when he sees those clips.

 
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Two pills that look very similar.
Do Not Mix MedicationI often house and critter sit for friends so they can get away. Rather than take my big pill minder, I often just mix the dosage for the amount of days I will be gone and throw them in a baggie. Don't be stupid like me.

 
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A razor and a bottle of body lotion, to be used for shaving.
Dry Shave with Body LotionIf you want to shave but don't have any shaving cream handy, you can just slather on any available hand lotion or body lotion and then shave. The added benefit is you don't really need water. Just put on the lotion, shave, then wipe the area with a tissue.

 
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Blonde hair after using ketchup to remove green tones.
Ketchup to Remove Green Tones From HairYou can indeed remove green tones from your hair by squirting ketchup onto your clean and dry strands. Leave it in for about 20 minutes then wash out. The tomatoes and vinegar in ketchup contain acids that even out the green colour in hair. If your hair is ultra green, do this process twice. It works!

 
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A floor being dried out from water damage.
Minimize Water Damage with FanA few months back, I posted about always being home and awake when you use appliances. A valve in my dishwasher malfunctioned, causing damage to the subfloor in the kitchen. I have removable tiles, so it will be easier to dry out the subfloor, but it can still be done if you don't.

 
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A pink rosebud growing outside.
Roses to Honor Your Mother on Mother's DayAs a child on Mother's Day morning, my mother would pick red roses from her rose bush, tie a pretty ribbon on it and pin one on my dress and the dress of my sister as a corsage. She told us that wearing a red rose signified that your Mother was living and it is an honor to wear it.

 
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A USB Laptop Cooling Pad and Fan
Use a Laptop Cooling Pad/FanIf you use your laptop a lot, like me, you can find your laptop getting hot. To prevent overheating, you should invest in a cooler pad/fan for your laptop. There are tons to choose from and reasonably priced, averaging $10-15.

 
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Highlighter to Remove Pen From Skin
Highlighter to Remove Pen From SkinSometimes we don't notice that a part of our hands, face or arms has been marked with pen. Since I am a secretary, this happens often; labelling on a folder or writing schedules or appointment with my boss. So, I keep getting messed up with these pens.

 
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A finished set of acrylic nails.
My First Attempt at Acrylic NailsI purchased an acrylic nail kit for about $7 at Food City. I had an overall positive experience, except I didn't put enough of the mixture on my nails, and I trimmed the nails before putting them on.

 
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A straw placed under a ring tab to open it.
Opening an Ring Tab CanIt is called an easy open can because you don't have to use a can opener. Instead, it has a ring tab which you pull up to easily open it. My problem was that I used to hurt my fingers or sometimes break my nails, as the ring tab is sometimes hard to pull.

 
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A Brita water filter pitcher with freezer tape holding the lid in place.
Secure Water Filter Pitcher Lid with TapeWe have had our Brita water filter pitcher for several years. Sometimes, the top would come off when pouring and there would be water everywhere. The problem was solved when I started using freezer tape to secure to lid. It has not happened since I started doing this.

 
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Preventing Stinky Feet from CrocsI love crocs and I have super stinky feet. I have learned that polyester socks don't breath as much as cotton, and make your feet sweat more. Mixed with shoes that don't breath makes for stinky feet in a matter of 30 minutes.

 
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A purse attached to a shopping cart with the child straps.
Safe Purse While ShoppingIf you must take your purse in the store with you, pick a cart that has a safety belt for a child and hook it through your shoulder strap so that no one can snatch it. By all means, if you have a sweater or jacket, put it over your purse to hide it and keep it zipped shut.

 
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A foot bath made from mouthwash and vinegar.
Mouthwash and Vinegar Foot BathI have a bad habit of walking around the house barefoot, which cause my feet to have thick and rough skin. I've found that soaking them in a mixture of 1 cup of mouthwash (I used a 79 cent version), 1 cup of white vinegar, and warm/hot water in a basin for 20 minutes, then scrubbing them makes them super soft.

 
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A picture of a package of Dentemp dental repair medication.
Product Review: Dentemp for Temporary FillingsIf you have no dental coverage, can't afford dentist bills at the moment or can't get an appointment in and you have lost your fillings/cap or in pain this product is a great temporary relief. This product is very affordable and can be purchased at your local drug store or online.

 
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Finding the Value of Old Dolls
Finding the Value of Old DollsA lot of people write on here wondering about the value of their old dolls, so I wanted to post a small guide that may or may not prove helpful.

 
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Two children eating ice cream cones.
Ice Cream After Tooth ExtractionGoing to the dentist was very hard for my kiddos, especially after getting a tooth pulled. One thing I did was to buy them ice cream. The coldness of the ice cream can minimize the blood flow out from the mouth where the tooth has been extracted.

 
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A woman putting petroleum jelly on her lips.
Lightening a Dark LipSince I am Asian, I have always had a problem with my lips, especially on the borders. One thing that I have found to be effective is petroleum jelly.

 
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A tempered glass screen protector for a smartphone.
Tempered Glass Screen Protector for SmartphoneA tempered glass screen protector will be your best friend to help prevent your smartphone from breaking, shattering and scratches! For less than $10 bucks, you could easily install the thin screen protector yourself. The kit comes with everything you need.

 
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DIY Heat Compress to Reduce Stye
DIY Heat Compress to Reduce StyeWhat works for me to reduce a stye is to apply a heat compress directly to the eye. Using a clean face cloth, wet with water. Squeeze out the excess and place the face cloth on a microwave safe plate and microwave for 20 seconds, or until wash cloth is warm.

 
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Save Gas by Minimizing Car Air Conditioner
Minimize Car Air Conditioner to Save GasAs a mom, saving gas is very important. Here is one tip I can share when using your car's air conditioner. I'll make sure if the weather is good and if it is windy, I don't use the air conditioner. I will just open the window.

 
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A bowl of evaporated milk for use on a woman's skin.
Evaporated Milk for Younger Looking SkinFor younger looking skin, just grab evaporated milk from your fridge or pantry. Put in a small bowl, and just use your fingertip to apply to your face. Leave it for 5 minutes. Then wash your face with lukewarm water. This will help you to achieve the younger look you want if you apply at least 3 times week.

 
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The contents of a baby shower gift, placed in a reusable pail.
Baby Shower Gift in Reusable PailI have a baby shower to attend soon for a boy baby. So I themed everything 'Not Pink'. I wanted the gift to be cute, and the package to be re-usable and fun. This cute pail holds a couple of hooded towels, and a huge bank/bottle which is full of baby goodies.

 
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A selection of Christmas themed notepads.
Buy Seasonal Notepads for Use Throughout the YearI love these little favors that are teensy notepads that you see around Christmas-time, for a dollar. After Christmas is over, these notepads are on sale at my Dollar General for ten cents each. I always buy them when I see them.

 
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A smartphone being buried in rice to dry it out.
Using Rice for Wet GadgetsI dropped my smartphone in a tub full of water. I buried my wet smartphone in a bowl of rice grains overnight. The next day when I tried to turn on my dead phone, it turned on and worked properly again.

 
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Download Store Apps for Discounts
Download Store Apps for DiscountsDo you have a smartphone? If you do, you could actually be saving some money! Check your local stores you shop at and see if they have an app. Chances are if they do, there is usually an incentive like clipping mobile coupons, clipping manufacturing coupons, mobile rewards or some sort of perks/deals!

 
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Scotch Magic Tape for Jigsaw Puzzles
Scotch Magic Tape for Jigsaw PuzzlesI like to work jigsaw puzzles while sitting on a bed, with my children. In order to avoid frustration, we use Scotch Magic tape to tape each piece together. This ensures that we will always be able to put it away unfinished and yet start on it again the next time, right where we left off.

 
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A bottle of mustard from the Dollar Store.
Dollar Store for Food ItemsWhenever you are in the dollar store, make sure you go down the food aisle. Many times, you get lucky and find items that are much more expensive in the supermarket. You may even find gourmet items.

 
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A garlic root before being peeled.
Ginger for Sore ThroatGinger is one of the best ways to relieve your sore throat. Just peel a small marble size ginger, wash it, and put it in your mouth. Suck on it just like a candy, but don't swallow it. It really helps to minimize your sore throat.

 
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A three piece toddler's outfit with the price marked down.
Verify Tags When ShoppingDo you verify the tags of items you are purchasing? You should! Because, sometimes you can come across an outfit you like but a belt is missing, or the top, bottom. If you do come across anything "missing" in your outfit or quantity of some product, chances are you will get a further discount!

 
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Children's drawings on a clear flexible cutting mat.
Flexible Cutting Mat as Drawing BoardI found this flexible cutting and chopping mat at Food City. I bought it for use as a dry erase board or marker board. Dry erase or color markers show up well and come off right away with a wet cloth or baby wipes.

 
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An old and a new bra, from the clasp.
Get the Most Wear from Your New BraI recently learned how to tell when it was time to retire your bra. Bras are made with three sets of clasps/hooks. When new, you should be using the first clasp making it the widest or loosest setting.

 
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Pictures of sandwiches and a cookie.
Join Restaurant Loyalty Reward ProgramsIf you enjoy dining out, I would recommend joining for the restaurant's loyalty reward program, or email subscriptions if they have any! The reason being? You can earn awesome perks, discounts, promotional offers, be alert for new items, and so forth!

 
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A makeup chair at Sephora.
Complimentary MakeoverA nice thrifty tip if you are not makeup savvy like myself, or need a makeover for a special occasion, event, date night, or just because. Some beauty shops offer some sort of complimentary makeover with your purchase.

 
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A sensor tag on a newly purchased clothing item.
Double Check Sensor Tags Before Leaving StoresAlways double check the security sensor tags before leaving the store Even though the cashier may say they did, it is better to double check so you do not have to go through the inconvenience and gas to get the sensor tag removed.

 
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A rag dipped in vinegar to help lower a fever.
Vinegar to Help Lower FeverWhen fever reaches a high temperature, it is so alarming. Did you know that vinegar can be applied? It lowers the temperature much faster than when we used water. Every 5 minutes, apply it the person who is sick, or until the temperature lowers. We used a face towel to wipe under the armpits and on the forehead.

 
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A dish of fresh coconut and a glass of water.
Coconut Water for UTII am suffering urinary tract infection (UTI) for four days. My aunt who frequently suffers the same suggested that I should drink coconut water or what we call fresh buko juice. The water is taken from the inside of a young coconut or "buko" (in our dialect).

 
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A ballpoint pen being heated in the flame of a pocket lighter.
Start Ballpoint Pen Ink Flowing with LighterDon't you noticed that sometimes when you write your pen and still have plenty of ink and it won't write?

 
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Check Your Receipt for Incorrect Charges
Check Your Receipt for Incorrect ChargesJust within this week, I have been overcharged 3 times at 3 different stores! It is important to double check your receipt because accidents can happen. Sometimes it could be the cashier ringing up more items than you purchased, the price is incorrectly advertised, and so forth!

 
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Homemade Math Bingo Game - bingo cards and rolls of pennies
Homemade Math Bingo GameI home schooled most of our children until their sophomore year of highschool. I preferred to spend most of my education budget on big ticket items, such as microscopes and year passes to various museums and for field trips. I had to be creative on our other curriculum.

 
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A water bottle on a kitchen counter.
Drink Water to Lose WeightWhenever you feel hungry, drink water first. Thirst often disguises itself as hunger. After you drink, if you are still hungry, you will find that you eat less.

 
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Clip Curtains Closed - curtain with a narrow gap
Clip Curtains ClosedOne of my pet peeves with curtains is that when you close them, they do not close seamlessly.

 
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Unactivated Cell Phones for 911 - cell phone being charges
Unactivated Cell Phones for 911Do you only want a cell phone in case you need to call 911, or only want a child to be able to call 911? You don't need to buy and activate a new phone for 911 service. Any digital cell phone will call 911, even if it's an older one that no longer is on your plan. Just make sure it is charged.

 
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