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A feral kitten trapped in a cage.

Koneko (Domestic Shorthair)
She looks a lot like my first cat, Turkey, who was also feral. She came from a farm and I was the only one she took to for a long time. Since she passed away, weve had several feral cats, many of whom weve tamed, mostly at a young age. We love cats and people...

 

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Using Dishwasher Tabs in Washer?
You can use dishwasher detergent without putting it in the washing machine. Just soak your clothes in the dishwasher detergent to remove set-in stains, rinse several times by hand, then wash in washing machine as usual.

 

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Social Security Survivor's Benefits?
You should both be able to draw from his social security, depending on how long you were married to him. I believe you were married long enough but you can call the social security office nearest you or check online at www.ssa.gov.

 

Butternut Creek

Being Healthy is Frugal
There are 168 hours in a week (24 x 7). That leaves exactly 16 hours for sleep that week. I think that may have been a typo! :) (b)Editors Note:(/b) Thank you for telling us about the mistake regarding the recomended hours of activity per week. It should have...

 

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Canning Tomatoes?
You can either prepare the tomatoes and then refrigerate them until you get enough for a canner full, as long as its not so long that the tomatoes might go bad, or you can just can a few jars at a time. If you refrigerate the peeled tomatoes, you just have...

 

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Homemade Chocolate Syrup
I found this recipe: Chocolate Syrup 1 1/2 cups sugar 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (I used Divine, Fair Trade) 1 cup water dash of salt 1 teaspoon vanilla In a small saucepan, add sugar, cocoa, and salt. Whisk together gently. Add water. Bring mixture to...

 

Cast iron griddle sitting on foil in baking pan.

Problems Seasoning a Cast Iron Griddle?
I always boil mine with salt and then scrub it with salt before trying to season it. Once you season it try never to wash it with soap again.

 

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Vacuum Smells Bad?
You can try putting either baby powder or baking powder or soda in the bag. That usually helps.

 

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Getting Rid of Carpet Deodorizer Odor in Microwave?
If the lemon method does not work, try vinegar. I heat a cup of vinegar in the microwave for 3 minutes and let cool for a few minutes before opening the microwave. It will loosen everything up and it should get rid of most smells, too. Good luck!

 

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Chinese Honey Chicken
This sounds great! How do you make your stir-fried green beans?

 

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Onion Soup Mix (Copycat)
Is it 2/3 cup dried onions? Your recipe doesnt say. Thanks.

 

Rug made from white bedspread.

Recycled Bedspread Rug
To keep the rug from bowing up, add more stitches around the curved edges. That helps push it flat. This comes from my late grandma who braided her rugs. She made huge area rugs. Yours looks great!

 

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Use Caution Mailing Junk Mail Envelopes
I always use junk mail envelopes. I mark out or cover any bar codes before mailing. Ive not had to buy envelopes for years!

 

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Being a Good Patient at the Doctor's Office
I agree with several things posted. I have waited with my husband at the doctors office more times than we ever got in on time. Our PCP will get us in early almost every time we see him and we really appreciate that. I do understand that doctors will have emergencies...

 

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