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RE: Pinesol To Keep Pests Away

By Dianadra1 05/19/2013

How often would you recommend spraying the Pinesol to keep those pests away

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RE: Mark Corners Of Fitted Sheet

By lindal 05/19/2013

How about sewing a button on each of the 2 bottom corners?

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RE: 13th Birthday Party Games

By talitha-angel 05/19/2013

well you can do a bonfire on the beach or a bbq then play with a beach ball , paddle in the sea put up a beach tent and stay there for a few hours

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RE: Rice Krispy Treats Recipe

By WIsgal 05/19/2013

Here is a delicious N nutritious Rice Krispy bar
MARBLE BARS
1 cup light corn syrup
1 cup white sugar
Heat in 4 quart saucepan til bubbles appear. Remove from heat and add;
1 cup peanut butter
stir to mix, then add
6 cups rice Krispies.
Stir til well blended, Gradually and gently stir in
1 cup chocolate chips to form marble effect.
Press into 9X13 pan. cool til firm, cut in bars

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RE: Keeping Bees and Wasps Out of Hummingbird Feeders

By gunsonaj 05/19/2013

Even considering using bug spray on your feeder is incomprehensible to me... bees are becoming endangered and should be protected. There are plastic caps available at most garden shops for a few bucks.

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RE: Keeping Track of Storage Locations

By Calamity Jane 05/19/2013

Thank you for a great post, my only problem would be that the computer would possibly be "acting stupid" when I needed to look something up, my luck....lol it is heck to get older and forgetful, parttimers I call it... thanks again for the great idea.

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RE: 12th Birthday Party Ideas

By LoriMae 05/19/2013

I live in Portland too and Oaks Park is always a favorite. But with 25 girls that can also be very expensive. But there are the rides and roller skating maybe you could get a group rate on tickets or something.

If the weather is good you could go to a park and do outdoor activities.
I don't know what your budget is.
Sorry I can't come up with anymore suggestions

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RE: How Much to Feed Your Cat

By xintexas 05/19/2013

Your Vet is right on the money when he states that the recommendations on the bag is too much. This is also true for dog food recommendations. I feed my dogs less that stated. I noticed that they were getting too heavy. That was 6 months ago and they have slimmed down slowly to the weight they should be at. The pet food market is out sell pet food. This is over a billion dollar industry and they love to make as much money as they can on our pets. Don't be fooled it is all pet companies because that's ultimately what they are in business for, to make money for themselves and the shareholders. Find a good pet food and just feed a little less. Your pets will be healthier and live longer.

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RE: Washing Machine Care and Maintenance

By grossb954 05/19/2013

I've never heard of a manufacturer requiring the use of cold water. I wonder if you misunderstood.

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RE: Serving Coffee at a Wedding

By grossb954 05/19/2013

Depending on how many people are attending.

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RE: Finding a Lost Relative

By grossb954 05/19/2013

There is web site called findagrave.com. You didn't mention his approximate age but if he has died and buried you may find information there. Also search his last name at those sites. Sometimes a memorial is listed and it oftentimes mentions relatives; where they lived and died and it may give you an idea of where he may live if still alive. Have you checked the sites like peoplesearch.com? Search by his last name and you may come up with a relative and these sites list all the cities of where they lived in the past. Keep us posted and we're help if you give us more information.

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RE: Finding a Lost Relative

By Nightsong 05/19/2013

If you are not already a member, join Facebook. Do a search for his name.If he is not a member, maybe a relative of his is. I have found a lot of relatives and lost friends on there.

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RE: Serving Coffee at a Wedding

By HalfWhit 05/19/2013

I can't imagine any rental place NOT having a coffee urn. Any church in your community will probably have a large urn they may let you borrow. Maybe your Chamber of Commerce Office? Hotel/motel -- surely you can find one! Good luck and congrats on the wedding!

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RE: Kitchen Craft Waterless Cookware Feedback

By bm915 05/19/2013

I have owned and used the Kitchen Craft and Lustre Craft waterless cookware for about 5 years now and it is in excellent condition and I am very happy that I originally invested in it.

I also have friends who have had their waterless cookware for around 40 years and they are still using it today and love it. It is very hard to come by such a high-quality and durable product as this.

I have reduced the salt and cooking oil out of my diet by a large margin, and the food actually tastes way better. My favorite aspect is the way that I can cook my vegetables without water, due to a huge difference in improved taste and flavor--just keeping in the NATURAL flavor instead of washing it out--and also with the fact that I can get more of my nutrients out of my vegetables for myself and my wife and kids.

I am also personally proud to have American-made cookware in my home. And by the way I have done my own research on the sourcing of the Kitchen Craft and Lustre Craft products and the components including the steel used are in fact made in America. Not just "assembled" in America but 100% American made. Also very hard to come by.

I have found by my own experience that this is a very high-quality product and you will get excellent results if you use it properly. I highly recommend it.

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RE: Finding a Lost Relative

By curious74432 05/19/2013

Years ago I worked in Child Support Enforcement and at that time was told that the Salvation Army often helped located relatives. I do not know if this is still the case, but would recommend you contact the Salvation Army and inquire if they do this. You might consider a private investigator or placing an ad in the town/city where the individual last lived as alternative routes. Good luck to you in your search.
Websites to try:
http://www.ehow.com/how_5020784_relative.html
http://www.livestrong.com/article/71527-lost-relative/

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RE: Pinesol To Keep Pests Away

By mizgwen 05/19/2013

I was just on my way to buy another expensive bottle of Critter Ridder. Thanks for the tip and the savings.

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RE: Finding a Lost Relative

By Julia in UK 05/19/2013

If your relative went to the US he must have had work there. Could you try to find him through professional organisations and by asking anyone you can find, who is in his line of business?

Hope your search goes well.

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RE: Back Bay Brown Bread Muffins

By annelaundrie 05/19/2013

Doesn't the batter stick to the foil as it rises?

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RE: Finding a Lost Relative

By grannygirl 05/19/2013

I agree with last person. If you want help finding your relative you need to give us some info on him. We can reach out by means of e-mail and facebook so help us help you.

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RE: Washing Machine Care and Maintenance

By frugalsunnie 05/19/2013

Is the cold water prohibition only for when you are doing the monthly cleaning? That would make sense-only hottest water is going to clean and (possibly, depends on how hot your machine gets the hot water) sanitise the drum and all the parts exposed to soap, sand, grit, etc.

I have a front load machine that heats its own water, goes up to 90C (194F) which is just below the boiling point. My machine user guide says to run an empty load on a full wash programme at the 90C temp to clear all the soap residue and to sanitise the drum, door, etc. Works a treat, my machine is about 8 years old and still running great.

When I lived in the States I had a top-load washer, the owner's manual also recommended that once-a-month hottest temp clean.

I think the worry you have about shortening your machine lifespan is valid. Not getting all the residue out of your machine will shorten its life.

Another good maintenance tip is to check the inlet filter (usually a small mesh screen in the hose connector. You'd be amazed at what I used to find in there once a month, wow! Sand, soap scum, leaf bits...all kinds of little things that will block the water flow.

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RE: Finding a Lost Relative

By Alene 05/19/2013

I would love to try to help you find your lost relative. What is his name? Do you have any idea where he last lived in the U.S.?

Sincerely,
Alene

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RE: Is My Pit Bull Full Blooded?

By frugalsunnie 05/19/2013

Four months is the perfect time to begin training, good luck to you both!

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RE: Lengthening Draperies 9 Inches

By frugalsunnie 05/19/2013

The Amazon site for the US lists it per yard but WOWSA is it pricey:

http://www.amazon.com/Conso®-B ... ringe-Decorator-Fabric/dp/B0084H1JOW

I tried Joann USA but they no longer carry it; Hancock carries fringes but not the bullion at their online site:

http://search.hancockfabrics.com/br ... imary&Ntt=fringe&x=0&y=0

You might try a search on eBay USA for it, you might find the three yards you need at a better price.

OR...you can either give up on the bullion fringe altogether and go with a pieced insert (as suggested by the previous posters), or try yard sales and thrift shops for old curtains and drapes you can 'harvest' the fringe from.

I hope you find something that works:)

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RE: Behavioral Issues With Teen Aged Son

By Fairytime 05/19/2013

Contact Dr. Phil or read his books.

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RE: Party for 16 Year Old Triplets

By Fairytime 05/19/2013

I have no idea how you get any 16 year olds to agree. Maybe get 3 ideas from each person, write each 1 on piece of paper and put them (9 pieces) into a hat/bowl and
get them to pull out 1 each then put the 3 they pulled out into a hat and the one pulled out is the way to go.

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RE: Coupons in the Mail

By Fairytime 05/19/2013

Possibly because of time and cost of having someone sending them out.

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RE: 12th Birthday Party

By Fairytime 05/19/2013

I would go for the oldfashion method of camping. Tents, fire etc. Cook on open fire for food. Electronics are their everyday thing so why not give them a taste of what it used to be like?

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RE: Graduation Party Food Ideas

By Fairytime 05/19/2013

A couple of ideas for a fun night. Wrap potatoes in foil and cook in the coals. Marshmallows to toast.

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RE: Washing Machine Care and Maintenance

By Fairytime 05/19/2013

I have never used hot water in my machine as it only helps to set any stains, the only problem is when you use
Washing powder as it clogs up the machine, liquid is much better. Using hot or cold water shouldn't make any difference to life of machine.

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RE: Serving Coffee at a Wedding

By Fairytime 05/19/2013

Can you get a large Urn to boil the water and make up into large jugs/pots to pour it out.

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RE: Lengthening Draperies 9 Inches

By Fairytime 05/19/2013

How about adding a contrasting colour at the bottom of each curtain, could also use same colour for tie to tie them back?

No 2 idea: If on rod is it possible to drop the rod down a few inches and add a seperate frill at the top to cover the other rod. Could also use contrasting or different shade of same colour.

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RE: Installing a Cat Door

By robynfederspiel 05/18/2013

That is awesome! Very good pictures too!

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RE: Package Lost by the Post Office

By Suntydt 05/18/2013

If the package was being sent to you it is the responsibility of the sender. They should have had tracking on the package so it could be tracked down. If it was something you sent the only way you can find it is if you had a tracking number.

The exception to both of these is packages sent to a foreign country can't have tracking but you do get a "customs" number which allows limited tracking capability.

Now if you are talking about a package that was mailed to you and you couldn't pick it up because of your medical condition there is no telling where that package is. It may have been returned to sender. It may have been put somewhere in the mail room with other unclaimed packages. All you can really do is talk to a postal official and hope they are willing to go out of their way for a customer.

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RE: Use Ammonia as an Oven Cleaner

By janpat58 05/18/2013

Does it matter if my oven is a gas oven with a pilot light...are the fumes combustible?

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RE: How Much to Feed Your Cat

By robynfederspiel 05/18/2013

They are so adorable, hugging one another in the bright sunny window! Just love this photo!

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RE: Banana Oatmeal Fingers

By robynfederspiel 05/18/2013

Sounds wonderful and nutritious!

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RE: Rainy Day Activity: Card Balancing

By robynfederspiel 05/18/2013

That is so awesome!

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RE: All-Purpose Cleaner Recipes

By simplify 05/18/2013

Frustrated by reappearing spots even after carpet is professionally cleaned, I tried undiluted hydrogen peroxide.
Caution: try an area of the carpet to determine whether you will lose/change color before using on the spotted area - your carpet will be cleaner and brighter after using the peroxide, but not necessarily removing the carpet color.

Method: Make sure all affected fibers are saturated in order to get to the "guts" of the stain. If you only spray the surface fibers, you will only clean the surface - the deeper hidden spot/soil will surface time after time.
Scrub with a sturdy, stiff brush, and allow the peroxide to work for a period of time - even part of a day.

With a small dry towel/rag, rub briskly over the entire damp/wet area to remove the stain or soil. Use additional clean towels until the towels show clean.
If there is still stain/soil showing on the towel, repeat with peroxide, scrub with brush, and wipe briskly again.

Allow to dry overnight. Place a towel over the wet/damp area to deter additional soil being attracted to the clean spot. Vacuum the area being sure to include immediate surrounding areas.

Check your work in good light. If there appears to be stain/dirt, repeat the process while overlapping to immediate surrounding area with a light spray.
Wipe briskly with dry towel/rag. Vacuum.

I love my clean, bright carpet! Now, I will call the carpet cleaner tomorrow for my routine carpet cleaning.

Source: I remembered my brother-in-law's hint to remove blood from fabric. Hydrogen Peroxide! BTW my recurring spot was probably coffee.

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RE: Cross Stitch Poem for a Baby Shower Gift

By sandy.rossing.1 05/18/2013

Cleaning and scrubbing can wait till tomorrow...
for babies grow up we've learnded to our sorrow...
so quiet down cobwebs...
dust go to sleep...
I'm rocking my baby and babies don't keep!

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RE: Pudhina Paratha (Mint Flatbread)

By coreenhart 05/18/2013

We have an eight-foot row of spearmint. We dry it for tea, and it's lovely! No caffeine, just lots of good flavor.

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RE: Keeping Cats Out of Flower Pots

By sherrie.perkins.7 05/18/2013

Plant Society Garlic most cats are offended by their odor.

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RE: Removing Labels from Medicine Bottles

By beky 05/18/2013

We remove the lables for the missionaries. We pull off as much dry and then pour hot water over them.

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RE: Keeping Cats Out of Flower Pots

By Egerb 05/18/2013

Buy some Green Apple Spray found at Pet stores and I believe Walmart carries it also. It has a citrus scent and cats hate it.

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RE: Cranberry Bliss Bar Recipe

By BonnieAlice 05/18/2013

I had trouble comparing websites already posted, but this one looks great as well.
http://www.food.com/recipe/cranberry-bliss-bars-starbucks-copycat-203229
Now I'm going to have to go there & try one myself!

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RE: Is My Pit Bull Full Blooded?

By alixkkirkland 05/18/2013

OK my puppy is 4 months old. I'm still trying to learn how to train him. None of those are my puppy, but he came from that litter.

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RE: Getting Rid of Ants

By lavonneann 05/18/2013

I had tried every and any suggestion when lat spring I was infested with them. What really worked is using vinegar to wash everything and then using it to spray their trails as well.
Then I had forgotten about my mom's old trick of putting peppermint in her cupboards - she used gum. Just threw it into all her cupboards. When the kids have found and chewed it all throw some more Any kind of spearmint or peppermint gum works and leave it wrapped as it is the smell they don't like, not the gum itself..

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RE: Catchy Daycare Slogan Needed

By thriftmeg 05/18/2013

No Wonder We Care

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RE: Is My Pit Bull Full Blooded?

By frugalsunnie 05/18/2013

Well, if protection was the main reason for choosing this particular puppy, you've chosen very well! All three possible breeds in his gene pool (Pit or Staffie and Boxer) are excellent natural bodyguards.

Boxers especially make fantastic family protectors because they are super-intelligent and wonderful at being able to very quickly determine if someone or something presents a potential threat to his/her family. (But then again, I am especially pre-disposed to Boxers, lol, so take that bit with a grain of salt:)

The important thing then is to be sure that you start your puppy's training now. He's not too young at all to begin being socialised (to avoid indiscriminate 'protection' behaviours that unfortunately can be misunderstood as 'aggressive'), and obedience trained.

Obedience training is especially important with these breeds-the dog must be trained to obey you instantly no matter what distraction he is presented with.

Depending on where you live you should be able to find a training programme through either your local tax supported public recreation services or through a private training company.

A public recreation services programme will focus on training your dog to be a 'good citizen' and protective family companion; the private companies will have specialised focusses that can range from the same sort of training that the public programmes do to training the dog to be strictly protective.

Private training programmes need to be carefully chosen-not only are they very pricey, there is an unfortunate trend lately for a lot of the private companies to use inhumane training routines that primarily utilise fear reinforced with what most loving dog owners recognise as physical abuse.

Sorry it took me a couple of days to reply, I set this to be followed but didn't get a notice you'd posted again.

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RE: Dog Pees When Left Alone

By frugalsunnie 05/18/2013

Sounds like separation anxiety. Have you tried leaving the TV or a radio on at a 'murmur volume'?

Another help might be to put the two crates side-by-side in the same room when you go out. Plastic sheeting under the crates will catch any mess and make clean-up easier too.

Do you ever crate the dogs when you are home? That's a helpful training exercise actually and especially helpful with dogs suffering separation anxiety.

If the only time your dogs are in the crate is when you leave they will come to associate the crate with separation. Some dogs don't mind but others mind terribly. Even putting a 'comfie' (for example a robe you've worn enough to really make it smell like you) into the crate won't help if the dog knows the only time he's crated is when you are leaving.

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RE: Lengthening Draperies 9 Inches

By Southern Saver 05/18/2013

Lengthen them with a band of contrasting fabric. It can either be a solid color or a print that coordinates with other fabrics or furniture in the room. I've seen lots of new window treatments that are made like this.

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RE: Teeth Whitening Kits from the Dollar Store

By gavinross 05/17/2013

Pearl whites Express kit found in Haverhill also available at Manchester, Middletonhttp://www.pearlywhitescenter.com

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RE: Riding Mower Won't Restart When Hot

By Rallen 05/17/2013

I had this problem with a 18.5 hp Poulan Pro for years and it was very annoying in that: We are in the southeast and we want our grass cut before the heat comes. We had a professional law repairman to replace all of the things you named and the Poulan started running real good for 20 minutes and then we had better have a pushmower or swingblade around. I read someone's post and the post said the carburetor components were causing this problem. I went to Ebay and bidded on a new briggs and stratton carburetor for $57.00, and now that cut off problem is gone.

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RE: Removing Wite-Out from Coach Purse

By shana.eddy.9 05/17/2013

White out can easily be removed from anything using generic or cheap baby sunscreen! I know... Sounds crazy! My children "painted" my room for me and I tried everything to remove the white out, until I found this really does work! Good luck!

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RE: Dog Scratching and Licking His Belly

By Rosecoltonportz 05/17/2013

This could be a mold problem too. Wipe his belly and legs with witch hazel once a day see if that helps.

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RE: Rice Krispy Treats Recipe

By AuntieBim 05/17/2013

Have you tried going to the Kelloggs website? I'd guess they'd have variations as well as the original recipe. I'm not sure, cuz I've not been looking for such recipes -but it sounds like the best place to start. Good luck!

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RE: Remove Pine Sap with WD40

By lazyazzdaddy 05/17/2013

I just tried the WD40 method.. worked great. Thanks!

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RE: Getting Son to Take Care of Braces

By SpookyCat 05/17/2013

The orthodontist made a deal with his younger patients that if they broke a wire or did not maintain them properly, they had to mow the office lawn or sweep the walkways and wash them or some other job suitable for their age. It worked good with my son. Maybe you can arrange something like that with home related jobs. Good luck!

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RE: Use Sectioned Boxes For Yarn Storage

By sross512004 05/17/2013

This is another really great idea. I can see using this tip and the one with the hanging shoe organizer to coordinate your closet (or wherever your keeping your stash.).

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RE: Recycled Yarn Organizer

By sross512004 05/17/2013

I just really love this idea. I have lots of yarn and had it pretty well organized. Then I got sick, moved, stayed sick, this went on for about 3 years. Now I need to get it organized again, right now it's all in totes, plastic bags, several closets. Going to try this cause it looks great.

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RE: Easy Canapes

By Dacula 05/17/2013

Flattened bread slices cut to fit muffin tins - what a great idea! I recently tried using canned biscuits in a similar way without success. I think the bread will work.

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RE: Behavioral Issues With Teen Aged Son

By mom-from-missouri 05/17/2013

He made need counseling.

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RE: Rice Krispy Treats Recipe

By BonnieAlice 05/17/2013

Well here's a bunch http://www.lovefromtheoven.com/2012 ... spies-treats-bites-from-other-blogs/ or just google "different rice krispie treats" and you'll find tons of them! Happy treats to you!

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RE: Oatmeal Snacks for Nursing Home Patients

By speakeasy 05/17/2013

These taste good, have no items that are "unhealthy" and travel well.

1 c oatmeal
2 ripe bananas, mashed
hand full of your choice - chocolate chips, raisins, dried cranberries (craisins) or chopped nuts.

Mash bananas and oatmeal together. Add your choice (for patients I would avoid nuts in case of nut allergies also they are hard to chew).

Drop by spoonful on to greased baking sheet (or roll into balls and press). These do not expand - what you put down is what you get.

Bake at 350 degrees for 15 min.

Makes 18. (Very easy to double or triple the recipe.)

These are very moist and healthy. No salt or baking soda for people with sodium restrictions. No eggs for people with egg allergies. No flour for people who have gluten allergies. Plenty of potasium and fiber.

For travel I just separate layers with wax paper.

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RE: Summer Activities for Teenage son With a Disability

By garnet9 05/17/2013

How about taking him to a place where he can swim or row a boat? Can he ride a bike or could he get a scooter or "hoveround"-type vehicle to ride on?

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RE: Remedy for Painful Dentures

By frugalsunnie 05/17/2013

I'm with the first poster-you need to go back to the dentist and get those fitted properly. The raw spots and gap means the fit is wrong.

When I first had mine the only trouble I had adjusting was that the palate section was too thick and caused a strong lisp. The dentist thinned it and I've been fine ever since (over a year). Raw spots would have been awful, please see your dentist ASAP.

Good luck, please update us.

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RE: Toddler Kicked Younger Brother

By garnet9 05/17/2013

One more thing, if your children do anything hurtful again to their siblings, really make a big to-do over the hurt sibling. The one doing the hurting doesn't want the other child to have all the attention and probably wouldn't repeat this behavior. Just make sure first though that the offense really happened.

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RE: Toddler Kicked Younger Brother

By garnet9 05/17/2013

I think your daughter is jealous of the attention the baby is getting. Be sure to give her some one on one time. Also, tell her that the baby is "her baby", too, and she needs to take good care of her baby. Then give her some ways she can help in caring for the baby. Be sure to praise her good behavior and remind her how much you love her.

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RE: Behavioral Issues With Teen Aged Son

By garnet9 05/17/2013

Does he have a computer of his own to use? If not, could you get him one? If so, why is he using his sister's?
Remind him that if he respects you, you will respect him. If he acts disrespectful, let him know that he's being disrespectful and remove a privilege for a day, increasing the degree of loss of privilege each time he continues to be disrespectful. Tell him you love him too much to let him be a brat. At the same time, be sure to compliment and praise good behavior.

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RE: Remedy for Painful Dentures

By EGGZ 05/17/2013

You need to go back to the dentist and he/she needs to give you a proper fit. Obviously they did not do a good initial job and they need to be responsible for correcting these issues.

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RE: Web Page and Email for Angel Tree Volunteer

By EGGZ 05/17/2013

Fruits of the Spirit

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RE: Weigh Yarn to Ensure You Have Enough

By marionheller@verizon.net 05/17/2013

What a great idea. I am a knitting instructor and I am always learning new things to teach. Just love all these ideas.
Marion

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RE: Cleaning Silver Jewelry

By susannaosborn 05/17/2013

I found the instructions on page https://www.silver.ag/en/cleaning-jewelry-at-home/ Try toothpaste to clean your silver. It cleaned all of my silver and gold jewelry quickly and made it all very shiney.

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RE: Getting Son to Take Care of Braces

By purrplekat 05/16/2013

Tough to hear, but you could always tell him you are done and he can get them off when he gets a job and pays to have it done on his own and follow through.

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RE: Craft Project: Recycled Soda Bottle Photo Bracelets

By terrijeanjacobo 05/16/2013

My daughter and I are going to have so much fun doing this project! Thanks for sharing =)

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RE: Telling the Gender of a Rolly Polly

By septirior 05/16/2013

If it is a female, it will have a grayish shell, and will have brown dots on both sides. If it is a male, it will have a pitch black shell (With no brown spots on both sides). Hope this answered your question! :)

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RE: Interior Design Business Name

By EGGZ 05/16/2013

Marissa's Magic Touch, Interiors, Events, Etc.

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RE: Keeping Cats Out of Flower Pots

By dupperdog 05/16/2013

Find some pine cones at least 3 inches long. If you can't find them under a tree you may be able to buy them in a craft store. Completely cover the surface of the pot with pine cones. The cats will not be interested in digging through the pine cones. This has worked for me.

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RE: Name Ideas for a Cleaning Business

By Christie 05/16/2013

Hey there is a website that has got a lot of free cleaning business name ideas on it.
It is on www.CleaningServiceBiz.com

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RE: Easy Drop Biscuits

By kristy.gail 05/16/2013

Simply delicious! Will make often!

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RE: Three Meals From One Rotisserie Chicken

By profile.php?id=100000577377053 05/16/2013

I love rotisserie chickens. It saves me so much time. I usually cut off the breast and drumsticks for the meat at dinner with a side of steamed broccoli and potatoes. Then I use the thighs to make chicken quesadillas or shredded BBQ sandwiches. I give the back and bones to my mother-in-law who uses them to make chicken broth for soups. She also has a counter top rotisserie, the one you are to set-it and forget-it. This has led to cheaper and custom flavored rotisserie chickens. Yum!

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RE: Oatmeal Snacks for Nursing Home Patients

By scott E. 05/16/2013

This site has a great oatmeal cookie that I use to send to the troops at the front. I would send care packages once a month and these were a favorite. I would use chopped up raisins or cranraisins instead of chips (they don't do well in warm weather). They were still soft by the time they got there. Adding some chopped walnuts works too.
http://www.sixsistersstuff.com/2013/03/applesauce-oatmeal-cookies.html
http://www.quakeroats.com/cooking-and-recipes.aspx will have a lot of snacks you could take.

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RE: Do Dogs that Survive Parvo Still Carry the Virus?

By jntzuniga 05/16/2013

I cured my dog of the of strain parvo by adding a couple drops of bleach to water and feeding by syringe 3 times a day for 5 days, by day 2 she was up and running around again. I also syringe fed her gravy and raw egg until she would eat again. Sounds crazy but it works, I will not be vaccinating her because once they survive, it's rare they will get parvo again.

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RE: Removing Ball Point Pen From Paper

By betty.traylor.94 05/16/2013

I am aware that Rain-x is suppose to work on removing ink from paper but will it remove the color of the paper also? My paper is a bluish thick paper,very old also.

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RE: Getting Son to Take Care of Braces

By forneyta1 05/16/2013

I also had this problem. The orthodontic tech gave him a serious talking to and told him the braces wouldn't be coming off until he followed the program. I also made it a point to check his mouth after he brushed, and reminded him each morning to take his bands to school. I bought him a new electric toothbrush (you can get battery powered ones that aren't too expensive), his own toothpaste and mouth rinse. I think he liked having his own stuff (he has 3 other brothers and sisters still living at home). You may also need to just tell him "This is how it's going to be.". Good Luck!

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RE: Perm Damaged Colored Hair

By redhatterb 05/16/2013

How long did you wait after coloring your hair to get the perm. My sister is a retired beauty operator, and she has often told me that every now and then you do have to let your hair rest, when you color, perm, and start over.

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RE: Pulled BBQ Chicken Sandwiches for 100

By redhatterb 05/16/2013

Google for the information that you need.

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RE: Pets Now Sleeping With New Father's Kids

By garnet9 05/16/2013

I think you need to tell your mom you would like a family meeting or at least meet with your mom and step-dad. Tell everyone at the meeting that you are lonely since your pets no longer are sleeping with you. Ask for suggestions/ solutions to this problem. Good luck and try to like the other kids.

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RE: Baby Wipes Prevent Fleas In Kittens

By jkmclark2011 05/16/2013

Do you think the baby wipes would work for a baby squirrel? I found a baby squirrell and it has fleas very badly.

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RE: Have Recipes Will Travel

By ambailey 05/16/2013

I love to make what my boyfriend calls tacos (tacos in Honduras, taquitos to us in the USA) shredded chicken inside corn tortillas deep fried. Topped with shredded lettuce or cabbage, tomato, onion, green pepper, etc. My boyfriend and his brother prefer mozzerella cheese, and plain tomato sauce out of a can mixed with a can of water. I myself prefer taco sauce. It's just a matter of topping them with what you like.

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RE: Have Recipes Will Travel

By ambailey 05/16/2013

I am relocating to Honduras in the next few years. Would you be willing to share some recipes with me? This is a fantastic idea, I love to try new foods! I've had sopa de mondongo (tripe soup), pupusas y curtido, ceviche. I make homemade tortillas from time to time, but I have to use a tortilla press. :)

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RE: Where can I buy ZOTE soap?

By servinsasha 05/16/2013

To all the new ZOTE users. You's not supposed to put it in the washer machine. It's used for spot cleaning I use it when I have stains on my clothes and wash it by hand. It's real good for removing blood from any fabric. Also works best if you spot clean and let it sit for 15 minutes then come back and give it a good scrub. All the stains will be removed.

I have a baby and all he shirts get stains right under chin area and takes all stains out. Also you can use it to scrub white socks before you through in washer it will get all the dirt out and keep your socks looking nice and white like when you bought them. It can also be used for other things. Email me if you have any questions.

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RE: Recipes for Easy Stovetop Rice Pudding

By donnanderson 05/16/2013

2 cups water and 1 cup long grained rice/cook till rice is soft and absorbed. Add 1 can evaporated milk to 2 cans water/1 cup sugar, 1 c raisins, 1 T cinnamon. Cook till thick. When partly cooled add 1 t vanilla. This is my Moms tried and true recipe all of us sisters use. If you think it's too thick you can add some more regular milk to desired consistency...as this sits, it drinks up the liquid.

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RE: Getting Rid of Fire Ants

By grossb954 05/16/2013

I noticed a couple fire ants beds in a flower bed. I sprinkled corn meal on them. After several days I didn't see any ants but when I dug down in the ground they were running around. It seems to contain them for some reason. As long as they don't come to the surface I don't care if they are there. I know, this is strange.

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RE: Replanting Grass After Killing Weeds with Vinegar

By susanmajp 05/16/2013

Unfortunately, if you used lots of vinegar, it can render your soil sterile for several years, so nothing will grow in it for a long time. It really should only be used where you don't chose to have anything grow, like cracks in sidewalks, between stepping stones, etc. If you use it to kill weeds, just sprinkle/spray it on the weeds and don't pour it onto the soil. Vinegar breaks down the soil structure, kills beneficial microorganisms, and should be used with caution.

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RE: How Do I Make My Dark Hair Blonde?

By sharon.flournoy.7 05/16/2013

Use Born Blonde's "Maxi Blonding Kit". I am half-Asian with normally brunette hair color. It turned my hair blonde the 1st time. More strawberry blonde the 1st time. 2nd time more of a natural blonde. However, I left the dye in place for almost two hours...longer the better. It goes from orange to blonde. If you do it for the recommended time, you'll just stay in orange mood. And this dye is fairly gentle. My hair remained in great condition and soft, not hard, which is amazing for bleaching dye.

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RE: Roof Repair Assistance for Disabled Seniors

By redhatterb 05/16/2013

Contact the home builder's association where you live. Where I live they do repair work for seniors and disabled people, for a brief period of time every year, and due to finances they can only do a certain number a year. Have your sister speak to her pastor, there might be some people in the church that could help her.

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RE: Behavioral Issues With Teen Aged Son

By redhatterb 05/16/2013

Who is the boss in your house, you or your son. There must be things of his that you can take away as punishment, like car, car use permission, car keys, any entertainment type things he has in his room, favorite clothes, make him stay home instead of hanging out with friends. If this doesn't help seek counseling for him.

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RE: Getting Son to Take Care of Braces

By redhatterb 05/16/2013

Who is the boss in your house? If the braces are supposed to be off now, take the kid to the dentist and have it done. Start acting like a parent, instead of best friend.

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RE: Name Ideas for a Child Care Business

By jamr41 05/16/2013

How about Kiddie Kollege?

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RE: Is My Pit Bull Full Blooded?

By alixkkirkland 05/16/2013

I dont want to get rid of him. I bought for protection.

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