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bags of frozen cat kibbles

Freeze Extra Dry Cat Food
Great idea, thanks for sharing. I take it it works for dog food too?

 

frozen veggies.

Adjusting to a New Life
I also recently became a widow. When i purchase celery, onion, green pepper, and carrots, i clean, pat dry, then chop or dice into separate freezer bags. Then when making soup or something requiring these veggies, i just measure out what i need and nothing...

 

pump bottles filled with liquid soap

Homemade Liquid Hand Soap
You stated for foam soap the ratio is 1/4. Please clarify,, is it 1 part soap to 4 parts water?

 

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Cholesterol Medication Can Cause Liver Damage
I also have liver damage from statins. Statins are big money for pharmacies and drug companies so side effects are downplayed. I have mild damage, it was caught in the beginning after 5 years of no problems. I am now afraid to take any meds since most all cause...

 

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Shucking and Removing Silk from Corn
A Doctor informed me that cooking corn this way allows the chemicals farmers use in aerial spraying to prevent weevils, borers and other pests to be cooked into the corn. The chemicals are dried into the husks and silks. He advised always remove the husks and...

 

Mason Jar Air Freshener

Mason Jar Air Freshener
Great idea i am going to try it!

 

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Easy Corn on the Cob
Yes this tip works, however, a Doctor just told my husband and me the other day not to ever do this. He said to shuck, remove all silk, and wash before cooking (the old-fashioned way). His reason was the farmers spray the fields against weevils, borers and...

 

Black insect on white plastic outdoor chair.

What is This Bug?
To MOKAIS. Thanks but I think this is different. I checked all different types but this one has a different shape and different colors for example, the antennae are bright red which doesnt show in the pic. Thanks for the input though.

 

Black insect on white plastic outdoor chair.

What is This Bug?
I forgot to add to my bug request that this bug is about 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 inches long from head to other end. He appears very aggresive as he turned not only his head but entire body to track my every movement!

 

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Florida Gators Afghan Pattern?
Try superlativestitchery.com. I have purchased several patterns from her. There are many to choose from and you may find what you are looking for. She also takes requests.

 

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Display Photos of Your Parents When They Were Younger
As an RN who worked in Geriatric care for 25 years, I can tell you pics of the person in younger more glamorous days is a great pick-me-up for them. It opens up communication with staff and the person just glows with delight as they recount events from their...

 

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Platform For "Lift" Chair
How about a picture?

 

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Airbag Cover is Peeling?
My 2003 Olds Acura did that. First time, no charge to be fixed but it happened with the new one too. Its just the vinyl from the heat from the sun. I pulled it off. It didnt affect the airbag, just that the dash was then ugly. Finally traded it in.

 

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Pressure Cooker Recipes?
Google the Presto site.

 

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Less Free Disk Space After Document Cleanup?
Did you do a defragment on your computer?

 

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Depression Era Cookbook?
I have a cookbook from 1941. Are you looking for a particular recipe? I would never part with the cookbook but am willing to share a recipe.

 

Photo of a bug

Asian Ladybug Trap Pheromone?
Your picture looks like a stink bug. Are you sure its an Asian Ladybug you are dealing with?

 

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Refrigerator Makes Ice But Will Not Dispense?
Clean the coils under fridge (or behind if in back).

 

A bundt cake pan upside down on a soda bottle.

Bottle For Inverting Bundt Pan
Its written on the back of the box of Betty Crocker angel food cake mix.

 

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Verify That Medical Records are Transferred
Since most Doctors today charge a huge fee for transferring records, it is doubly important to be sure they were actually transferred!

 

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Sun Tea Jar for Separating Stock
Great idea! Thanks for sharing.

 

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Home Remedy for a Dog with Ear Fungus?
The vet said its a fungus, not mites. I was just wondering if there was a home remedy out there that was found to be effective. Thanks.

 

Blind woman walking in a park

Ten More Questions You Always Wanted to Ask...
Thank you so much for your postings. It was so interesting. I noted you mentioned the computer. Do you have a special computer or does your hubby input for you. Thanks. I hope you become a regular with this.

 

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Keeping Stink Bugs Out of My House?
I also live in Delaware and am almost a prisoner as well! I hope someone out there has an idea. I think cold weather is the only cure.

 

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Ice Forming in Bottom on Icemaker Storage Bin?
I just had this problem with my Amana. I cleaned the condenser coils under the fridge. It was caked with dust and pet hair and cleaning it solved the problem!

 

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Easy Tick Removal?
Thanks to all who responded. The liquid soap email (which is supposed to be false) is the one I was looking for. I plan to at least try it before I agree its just household lore. Thanks again and God bless.

 

Family: Robin's First Grandchild
Congratulations and best wishes to grand mom and babys family.

 

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Free Denim for Short Folks
I too am vertically challenged (26 inch inseam). never thought of free denim lol wonderful idea!

 

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Buckle Your Purse in Your Seat Belt
Another idea, when leaving your car, put keys in your pocket, not your purse. If someone steals your purse, you can still get home!

 

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Cake Doesn't Rise in New Oven?
Maybe your new oven needs to be calibrated. Are you sure it is getting hot enough?

 

Sara (Chow Mix?)

Sara (Chow Mix?)
What a wonderful story. Thank you for sharing.

 

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Corn Soup
What is cutter?

 

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Dr. Byrd's Cake
is the amount of oil (1 1/2 cups) correct??? sounds like a lot.

 

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Old Fashioned Apple Butter
What kind of apples do you recommend?? Thanks

 

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Reindeer Food Snack Mix
What is white or chocolate almond bark?

 


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