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Need Help Paying for Prescription Drugs?
Im just writing to wish you luck with getting help with the Topamax. My daughter takes it for Migraines also. She stopped taking it at one time because the side effects are horrific. After trying something else that didnt work she went back on Topmax. She rode...

 

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Removing Candle Wax from Silk?
A friend asked me to search the internet for how to get candle wax out of her granddaughters dress pants. She needed to wear them to a function. I said well she can wear them, this site I go to posts help for everything! I searched and VIOLA! I told her to...

 

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Pans for My Daughter?
Ok is www.saladmaster.com selling aluminum pan or what? I ave Stainless Steel (Wolfgang Pucks) and they stick like mad. Yes, they say use oil let it get hot etc, but to me this isnt healthy cooking! In this hurry up world I need good no stick pans. Any help...

 

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Salvaging Paint Brushes
Have you ever heard that soaking paint brushes in liquid fabric softener will soften paint brushes? My friend is a painter and he heard this. Im loaning him some Downey and I was just curious if anyone here has heard of this? Thanks.

 

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Salvaging Paint Brushes
I am answering my own post to let you know the fabric Softener DOES work!! He tried it tonight and VIOLA clean brushes!! Hes very frugal in his business, these days we all have to be right?! He was standing there with a big grin as the brush was completely...

 

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Migraine Headaches?
My daughter has had migraines for over 15 years. In recent months, she was hospitalized twice. Both times being admistered pain killers (shots) which made her high and called for 10 days off work each time. The last time we took her by ambulance because the...

 

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Better Tasting Instant Mashed Potatoes
I make instant potatoes often. I have used evaporated milk. It gives them a richer flavor. Also you can add sour creme, or miracle whip or ranch dressing.. use your imagination. I found that over stirring is one thing that reduces the flavor,and makes them...

 

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Programming Your Mobile or Cell Phone
I think my husband and I are the last people on the face of the earth to get Cell phones.. and will never figure out how to program them. I swear theres so many bells and whistles, by the time I find what I am looking for I forget how I got there. The back...

 

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Looking For Free Junk Website?
Im leary of craigslist.org. Be sure of who you are dealing before you go. I heard of somthing bad that happened to a person after dealing with somone on there. Think twice before you deal with sites like that. Just saying what CNN/FOX reported. Be careful!! BTW...

 

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Creamed Tuna on Toast
I never had this before untill I was married. (My mother in law made it. (40 yrs ago)I still make it often. Its good on toast or bisquits I just make white sauce (alot lol) its so good and hearty I just figure on a can of drained tuna per person.. trust me...

 

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Keeping Extra in the Checking Account
Im a fanatic about balancing my checkbook!!!! Iv if off by one cent I will spend hours finding it.. if all else fails I give it my hubby to find it! Somtimes he just waits and grins and says.. *want me to find it?? When Im worn to a frazzle I let him :) I have...

 

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Cleaning With Micro Fiber Cloth
These things may work but I hate the way they feel in my hands... they make my skin feel rough and snag my nails. I do professional cleaning and never use Microfiber rags.

 

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Other Uses for an Old Sewing Machine?
A friend built a frame and stained it, then put in the drawers from his moms old singer sewing machine! Its beautiful and so handy in the kitchen. You could even hang it on a wall . I have been looking for one ever since I saw his. Now that I want one I never...

 

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Other Uses for an Old Sewing Machine?
You could remove the drawers and sell them on Ebay. Or.. use the drawers as a cabinet. There are some for sale on ebay. http://search.ebay.com/search/search.dll?from=R40&satitle=sewing+machine+drawer look here to see some that were already sold on Ebay, you...

 

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Large Parrot Tips
I used to have an African Grey Timney and its cousin an African Grey Congo.. and an Unbrella Cocatoo. As I grew older it became difficult to care for them so I gave them to somone who I trusted to care for them. I used to put their cage one at a time in the...

 

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Large Parrot Tips
I just recieved an email saying this catagory had been deleted.. why??

 

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Selling Books at Your Yard Sale
Used books can also be donated to nursing homes or Assisted living centers. They may have librarys, if so the residents participate in the sorting and placement of books. It helps occupy their time. Something to think about. :)

 

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Taking Down Blinds?
when the string breaks on mini blinds can the blind be re strung instead of just tossing it out?? Sorry this is the only thread I could find on blinds. And how?? Any instructions??

 

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A Fix for Loose Dresser Knobs
You can also wedge a toothpick in there beside the scew then break it off, thats what my husband does. Its an instant fix.

 

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Fifty Famous Fairy Tales?
There are a few of these books on EBAY... click on the link below then scroll down . http://search.ebay.com/search/search.dll?from=R40&_trksid=m37&satitle=Fifty+Famous+Fairy+Tales+&category0=

 

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Fondue Instructions?
if by instructions you mean a cookbook there are alot on ebay... heres one: http://cgi.ebay.com/Vintage-1969-Fondue-Chafing-Casserole-Cookbook_W0QQitemZ250067195079QQihZ015QQcategoryZ29223QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item250067195079 But there are a lot more. Just...

 

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Refrigerator Door Left Open?
last year my grandson left our freezer door open and EVERYTHING thawed!!! Im telling you we had 3 crock pots going.. the oven, the stove top. And gave lotsa things to the neighbors. lol We werent mad at him, how do you get mad at your adorable grandson? We...

 

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Crocheting Warm Blankets
I learned to crochet when my kids were small, I mainly did it for somthing to do in winter. I couldnt (and still cant) read a pattern and have it make sence to me. My friend showed me how to do chain stitch. Then I watched her do single stitches, then man I...

 

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Crocheting Warm Blankets
I found these on Utube.. click to view. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o1txJLRPfuE http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OqhaQQajt0U http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i4xplEBGowg

 

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The Wicky Wacky Cloud Club?
I did a search on the internet and this is what came up...... http://www.octanecreative.com/boomerbaby/tvradio.html when you get to the site scroll down to where it says.. Norelco, Ready Kilowatt and Nanny Or go to www.google.com and search for The Wicky Wacky...

 

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Textured Painting?
Thanks, Tina and Christi. We will surely try Home Depot for help on this.We are living in a Modular home that was previously wall papered, it seems it was mudded over then painted.. alot of the imperfections show. It has flat paint but was very easy to wash...

 

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Fake Paypal Emails
This also happens to me each week.. fake emails from Paypal and Ebay. They usualy say somthing like.. hey whats wrong with your Paypal account? I tried to pay you but the message says that your account is out of service etc etc..... What I do is right click...

 

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Soft Oatmeal Cookies
Thanks for posting this! My hubby only likes soft cookies so I know he will love these!

 

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Cleaning an Oven Window?
Do you have one of those handheld steam cleaners like they sell on QVC or HSN? They show how they use them to clean oven windows among many other things. I have wanted one for so long.. but then too I am a sucker for all those gagets.. I have way too many things...

 

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Silly Wonderful Memories?
Thank You all for the responces. You brought a smile to my face :) Its the little things in life that count. Sandy: You made me smile.. my husband and I still buy a Pepsi and share it on the way to town. We can afford 2, but mostly it doesnt dawn on us to get...

 

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Silly Wonderful Memories?
After all these years I found my way back here, thanks again. All these posts made me smile... I uploaded a recipe annd clicked then this came up :)

 

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Making Valances?
Im glad you asked this Im sure alot of us would like to know this... Im not a sewer at all, I have a sewing machine for rips and tears.. in fact I forgot I had it. In my house if a shirt loses a button the shirt is no good. :) So I would need a super easy pattern...

 

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Cleaning Textured Appliances?
On mine I use a small brush; swish it around in hot soapy sink water (using dawn dish soap) lightly brush around on the fridge. VIOLA! Clean as a whistle. Wipe dry.

 

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Cleaning Burner Chrome Rings
I found it to be effective soaking them overnite in a sink full of water with spic and span, and a squirt of dawn dish soap, for extra measure I added some dishwasher soap. Next morning they were easily cleaned.

 

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Old Chair for Container Gardening
I have heard these called Fairy Chairs. I did a google search, there were many results.

 

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Comodes With Artificial Flowers?
Well, I do have a scence of humor. I just think they look idiotic (sorry) When I see the one a couple houses down from us I keep thinking one of these days when we pass by there will be a teenager there using it, and I dont mean adding flowers! lol

 

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Making a Wasp Trap?
I would like to know the *concoction* also, due to my husband being alergic to wasps/bees and most any other insect stings or bites. The more often he gets stung the lower his own body defence is. We will build a deck soon, we battle the little stingers daily...

 

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Wearing PJs In Public?
floppy4me: I agree with you totaly! We were raised to act and dress appropriatly at all times. We didnt have much in life, but my mom made sure we were fed and had clean clothes. If my mom hadnt passed away she surly would have another heart attack at the sight...

 

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Brown Grass From Dogs?
This happened to our beautiful yard too! Brown or yellow spots. The problem was our dog had high acid content in his body due to a pancreas problem. Have the dog checked.. we waited too long. The brown spots are gone, so is our pet :(

 

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Protecting Silk Flower Arrangements for Gravesites
Thanks for bringing this post up. I will do this at our family grave sites :)

 

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Deodorizing a Couch?
What I would try is vacuum them well, then shampooing them (Bissel makes a carpet/upholstry shampoo that has scotchguard in it). If you have a deck or garage or can sit them out side somewhere to air out.. even bringing them in at night, then back out. And...

 

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Deodorizing a Couch?
I wonder how many others know exactly what the so called *Old People smell* is but not sure of how to phrase it? There are a few examples of it. One is purely how one may call it as a nursing home smell. But I remember this older lady we used to visit when...

 

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Deodorizing a Couch?
Wonder how many others know exactly what the so called *Old People smell* is but not sure of how to phrase it? There are a few examples of it. One is purely how one may call it as a nursing home smell. But I remember this older lady we used to visit when I...

 

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Deodorizing a Couch?
camo_angels what I wanted to say but didnt was the urine odor, yes it does exist in personal homes. My mom was clean but some odors are difficult to get rid of no matter what.. with incontinence (sp) you know. And you sure rang a belll when you said mentholatum...

 

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Remembering My Login?
I use the same password on all sites. If it wants you to add numbers I add the year 2006 or year of birth. Easier that way. If you cant get your hands on a piece of paper write on your computer tower! lol I write on my printer case. Its within reach :)

 

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Pickle Juice for Dogs?
I dont know about the pickle juice, but my first thought was.. why would I feed pickle juice to my dog? :)

 

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Putting Stubborn Lids on Tupperware
That works well.. I also get alot of Tupperware lids at garage sales.. give then a quick soak in hot bleach water.. wash in dish water and wow.. I pay like .05 or .10 for them.. if they want more offer less.. they take it just to get rid of them. Dont put them...

 

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Toys for an African Parrot?
I had an African Grey Congo and and an African Grey Timneh. I know they are destructive. I remember rolling up paper plates really tight and giving it to them. Or paper towel and toilet paper holders. Anything they can destroy that wont hurt them. Even a clothes...

 

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Leaving Crockpots on When You Aren't at Home?
I love my crock pot!! I use it a couple times a week, I am just too tired when I get home to cook big. I make roasts in it alot. I always wanted a crock pot with a timer but they dont make one. So what I did was bought a electric plug timer, like what you plug...

 

Angel Tomato
I see angels.. in the clouds.. forms .. shapes... in photos.. they are there.. just look. Saw 2 in my house..... is so comforting.. once I was driving, a car was about to hit me. I hit the brakes.. I felt my car being lifted slightly.. sort of floating.. my...

 

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Bosch Classixx Washing Machine Problem?
There are many others here with this same problem. At the top under where it says.. Search for answers.. type in Stinky towels All the responces will come up. Good luck

 

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My Hair Is Falling Out?
What is Horsetail root?? Please ?

 

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Itching on The Bottom Of My Feet?
I had this problem years ago. But on bottoms of both feet. They itched so bad I couldnt keep from scratching. My feet were cracked and dried, and they bled! The heels being the worst. Soooo sore! BUT.. my hands were the same way. For me it was my nerves.. I...

 

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Hercules Hooks Reviews?
Walgreens has these in *As seen on TV isle. Untill now I have only seen these on QVC or HSN. When I go to Walgeens the first isle is hit is the As seen on TV isle!!! Its fun to see what they have there. Then you dont have to pay shipping!

 

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Using Aluminum Foil
Put Aluminum on top of the crock pot and tighten it down around the edges... everything cooks in half the time. Put on the lid as usual. This really works I have done it for years.

 

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Don't Toss That Broken Fan!
I cant picture this... I would like to see a photo too please.

 

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BJ's Pumpkin Crunch
Thank You for posting this! I am planning on making this for my husbands Thanksgiving Day potluck at his work. Ariela. Fl.

 

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Baby Poop on Carpet?
I work at an assisted living unit.. (special needs blg) so I am confronted with this daily and I can tell you this works.. (works best with a carpet shampooer to extract tho) pour on hydrogen peroxide cover the whole soiled area, then spray on spray bathroom...

 

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Winter Window Cleaner?
I am not sure of the amounts, but I work at an Adult assisted living center and we use plastic or plexiglass cleaner on windows inside/outside. I dont know how frugaly priced it is. But it DOES work and doesnt freez when I open the double hung windows to clean...

 

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Milk Crate Furniture
Referring back to my top post.. I forgot to mention that she laid the ones on the length side of her bed .. sideways.. with the open side outwards.. so she could store things in them.. clothes etc. When she moved Im telling you she had a truck load of crates...

 

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Easy Cure For Itchy Feet
I have no idea how you thought of putting on the feet let alone letting it dry on. But I am glad it worked for you :) Just be careful not to slip in the shower :) thats the mom in me saying that :)

 

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Milk Crate Furniture
You are correct. But as I pointed out in my top post the crates ARE available in stores. This lady may very well have purchaced her crates. I in no way meant to encourage theft. However she did get some at garage sales. People collect crazy things.. there is...

 

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Recipes Using Raisin Pie Filling?
When I was a kid I remember my mom making raisin creme pies. It was like a vanilla creme or pudding with raisins. Is that what your can is? Or is it more dence like mincemeat? She also made mincemeat pies.. I have no idea what mincemeat is but it doesnt sound...

 

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Buying a Cupcake Stand?
You had me curious what in the world a cupcake stand was. The very FIRST place to look for anything is eBay!! And yes they have many. http://search.ebay.com/search/search.dll?from=R40&satitle=cupcake+stand

 

How Much is a 1962 Midge Barbie Worth?
I have this same exact Barbie. About 5 yrs ago ones like her went for about $800 or more on Ebay. Now they go for less. But that doesnt necessarily mean they are worth less (in my opinion) it may just mean with less jobs/money these days that there are fewer...

 

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Three Meals for $4.00
WOW! I dont know where you shop but our sale bins arent that cheap, let alone the chicken. We shop at Save-A-Lot Celery is MABY $1.26 a pk of 6 chicken legs would probably be at least $3.00 Noodles are .79 crackers are .69 Jello is .29. We have went there for...

 

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Untangle a Gold Chain?
It takes a very patient person! lol My husband can untangle anything patiently. Even yarn when I have dropped and it rolled across the room. I have no patients. A magnified glass may help with the chain.

 

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Replacing a Built-in Dishwasher With a Portable?
We had a portable, and when we remodeled our kitchen... new counter tops etc... they just removed the cover of the portable and installed it where the built in was... same thing I guess. Maby you could call Lowes or Home Depot and ask.. Lowes has installers...

 

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Buying Clear Glass Plates?
Yrs ago I was going to try this too, but I didnt know what it was called. A friend used a clear glass plate and put glue on the back then put marerial on the back (with a beautiful scene on it) then applied glue to the back of the material. She used a large...

 

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Crushed Pineapple in Pineapple Upside Down Cake
I have always used crushed pineapple in upside down cake. I have seen the slices in pictures but with the crushed you get the fruit in every bite :)

 

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My Dad Won't Let Me Shave?
How old are you? My grandson is 13. He approached his dad with his hands on his cheeks w/a grin and said, Dad? I feel like.. hair. I think I can start shaving, girls dont like this, and look Im getting a mustache. an I shave? His dad feeling all fatherly took...

 

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Slingo Game for Three Players?
A friend used to play Slingo on AOL and chat at the same time.. but she didnt have to have AOL to play it. I did a google search and found this. good luck! http://www.slingodestinations.com/ heres another one.. http://games.aol.com/game/slingo-xpress/23805...

 

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Dry Wipe Marker Pen on Carpet?
Try the Eraser made by Mr Clean (?) A friends daughter used magic marker on her carpet and it worked to remove it!! Good Luck!

 

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Cracked Biscuits?
I remember my Mom making homemade biscuits and gravy. She always cut the biscuits out using the open end of a glass. She would always pour a little oil in the bottom of a pan and coat both sides of the biscuit as she laid it in the pan. They were always PERFECT...

 

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Poll: Do you use dryer sheets?
the Laundry person at the Assisted Living place I work at also saturates wash clothes with softener instead of using dryer sheets. And Im here to tell you that these clothes turn dark almost black from over use. It may be from absorbing color/dye from the clothing...

 

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Budgeting With Envelopes?
When our children were born, in the 70s we used this system but I didnt know there was a name for it. I did it this way so I was sure to have the bill money. Sometimes somehow I would end up with $5 extra. I was so happy to be able to save that. I had one extra...

 

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My Husband Cheated on Me?
Brittany.. I know how heart broken and betrayed you feel. My friend went through this when we were young also. But she was actualy cheated on. She couldnt look at him let alone let him touch her. There were alot of tears, and many nights of begging for forgiveness...

 

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Shampoo Bottle Stain?
I have had this happen, even on a pink shampoo bottle. I sprayed the foamy 409 spray bathroom cleaner.. let it sit a moment and wipe away. It worked! :)

 

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Zippers on Sofa Cushions
The only reason the zipper is there is to close the covering once it is made, cause they cant sew it closed easily with a sewing machine. They definitely wont be usable if you remove them to wash them whether by washing machine or dry cleaning.. Dont try it...

 

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Lamp Post Style Floor Lamp?
Not quite sure of what you are looking for but I did a search on Ebay.. I typed in Street Lamp. EVERYTHING is on ebay... this is just an example.. good luck! http://cgi.ebay.com/Outdoor-post-lamp-Lantern-Light-New-in-Box_W0QQitemZ260093867172QQcategoryZ94938QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

 

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Homemade Beef Gravy Mix
Im not so sure the brown sauce is Kitchen Boquet. Kitchen Boquet is consentrated and a tiny bit goes a long way. It has flavor but its more used for coloring. Also instant coffee can be used for coloring gravy but again it only takes a dab. If you over use...

 

What is this plant? (Hens & Chicks, Sempervivum Tectorum)
its true you cant kill the Hens and Chicks plants. A friend gave me a box full and I forgot and left the box under the back steps all summer, and boy it was hot! Well in the fall there they were all grown up together with NO dirt around them, and up thru the...

 

Recovered stroller project after completion.

Re-Covered Stroller
Wow you did a nice job! I am lucky to sew buttons on lol

 

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My Child Keeps Getting Head Lice?
At the age of 8 my daughter cought head lice at school. It was summer and HOT~~~ They spread very quickly at school with kids sharing combs etc. We washed bedding daily and washed and bagged all stuffed animals, you name it we did it. We ALL used the lice shampoo...

 

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Sweet Gum Balls For Flower Drainage
Im lost on this one! lol Sweet gum balls for flower drainage.. and a sweet gum tree? I picture a gumball machine. I am curious about this one some please give info on this? :) (b)Editors Note:(/b) The balls from the Sweet Gum trees are what they are talking...

 

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Mushroom Soup Patties?
I used to make somthing similar to this. A vegetarian dish. But I also used oatmeal and spices. I would brown them, mix the soup w/milk add a little sour creme,heat the soup first to save cooking time. Then pour the mixture over the patties and heat in oven...

 

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Mothball Smell on Photo Albums?
I am not sure this smell will fade at all. Thats a pretty strong smell. but.. I had books that I was sure I couldnt get the odor of ciggeretts out of. But I hung them over the clothes line and every day till it was gone. Maby you can try that. It took several...

 

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Using Pledge on Shower Doors?
It is. And it also makes the soap scum slide right off. Wipe it off then buff to a shine. It will repel water and stay clean longer.

 

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Buying a Bed?
Bed shopping can be as pain staking as car shopping. I used to think an expensive bed meant it was a good bed. WRONG. Like anything else they are high priced. I was so happy to get our 1st new bed ever. We went to A Drs Choice mattress store and got a nice...

 

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Think: What Would Great Grandma Do?
Sounds to me like she carefuly pulled/seperated thread from the material itself.. wow neat.. no doubts about it matching. My mom was old school too. I also solved problems by stopping to think. *what would mama do?

 

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Vacuum Cleaners That Clean With Water?
I worked in Environmental Services at a hospital years ago.. we used the Rainbow vacume. We had to stop working 45 minutes early every day to allow time to clean up the machine of coarse that included the time it took to go between floors but it still took...

 

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Garlic-Cheese Biscuits
When I am in a hurry or in a bind I take the easy way out. I mix together.. melted butter (margarine) garlic powder parmasan cheese dried onion I use canned bisquits the Supersize Jumbos(butter flavored) from save-alot .Just spray the pan. Dip the bisquit in...

 

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Why Won't My ThriftyFun Profile Activate?
Email administration here at susan AT cumuli.com she is pretty good about responding quickly :)

 

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Dry Garlic Spareribs
Sounds yummy, im going to try this :) Thanks.

 

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Cart for Hauling Laundry to the Laundromat When Disabled?
While this may not be the solution you wanted to hear.. its the most useful one. My daughter is ill so she tought my grandson age 14 to do laundry. He wasnt crazy about the added chore.. since he already does dishes and cleans his room.. plus more. But once...

 

Homemade Pie Crust Protector Ring
Thanks for this. I used to cut strips of foil and lay then around the pie and tuck them down. I save all my foil and reuse it many times. If it gets soiled I wipe it down while its warm and keep useing it.

 

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Easy as Pie Apple Pie
Yummy I bet this is good.. sweet, but good! :)

 

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Organizing Pan Lids?
I had alot of odds and ends pots, pans and lids. I thought I couldnt do without all of them. When we moved I got rid of alot of them along with many kitchen gagets that was collected through out the years. I went through them all and only kept a small amount...

 

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VCR Not Working on a TV/VCR Combo?
I think that if you go to Radio Shack and ask they will fix you right up with the correct cord! :)

 

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Teriyaki Flavored Beef and Noodles
Steakums come in enclosed in plastic bag, inisde of a box. They are very thin strips of beef.. about 4x8 inches.. they shrink when cooked. Aldi and Save alot have a cheaper brand tho.. theres I think 6 or 8 steaks in a box for about $2.79 (?) I get a box every...

 

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Teriyaki Flavored Beef and Noodles
Steakums come in enclosed in plastic bag, inisde of a box. They are very thin strips of beef.. about 4x8 inches.. they shrink when cooked. Aldi and Save alot have a cheaper brand tho.. theres I think 6 or 8 steaks in a box for about $2.79 (?) I get a box every...

 

New drapes from flowered sheets.

New Drapes Out of Sheets
WOW! beautiful job! My sewing machine sits here collecting dust! I bought it to mend rips and tears. I can barely sew a straight line. I have blinds and valances through out the house. I would love the sheets to curtains idea. I wish you were my neighbor or...

 

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Tuna Soufflé?
I searched the internet for a Tuna Soufflé recipe w/cashews in it and didnt find one. Maybe it could just be added as an extra? Good Luck.

 

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Cleaning a House with a Long Haired Cat?
I used a vacuum to suck up all the cat hair then dusted. It was horrible, but the furnace filters is a whole other story. To me that would fall under Home Maintenance which is out of the house keeping dept. and thats what I would tell her. If she has no one...

 

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Cleaning a House with a Long Haired Cat?
There are many kind things you can do for a client (and I do). I do one free cleaning a yr, but not per client. But I do extra things... or stay longer. I, and not many people can afford to have a free client. But my people (I call them friends cause thats...

 

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Wintering Strawberry Plot?
We had a small stawberry patch in Michigan too. We never really did anything but pick them and they came back every yr. In local fields I never saw any that were covered with anything.

 

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Did I See an Angel?
I believe this was your answer, that she will be ok. Whether its in this life or the hereafter. When I have a dilemma a worry or just need an answer. I pray and ask God. I pray whether its day or night. But Ive been told that before retiring in the evening...

 

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Screen Size Problems?
On your monitor there on the side or bottom front there should be *menu* button. One of the options controls the screen width and height. If you cant locate it, call your ISP or server, the number of the place you dial into to connect to the internet. Im sure...

 

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Casserole Recipes Using Egg Noodles?
There are tons of recipes on the internet. Heres one to start.. then scroll down for more. :) http://www.dianaskitchen.com/page/recipes04/a40122k.htm

 

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Removing Pink Bath Wash From Closet Floor?
If what you mean is body wash, this happened to me. I used 409 scrubbing bubbles.. or spray disinfectant bathroom cleaner and it worked. Also try hydrogenproxide. Let it sit a minute then scrub. It mostly depends on the type if flooring etc it was dropped on...

 

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Product Rating Web Site?
Answering my own post in case it has gotten buried under other feedback :) Hope someone can help me out. Thanks. :)

 

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A Jar Filled with Memory Cards
I work at an assisted living facility. One of our residents daughters gave her mom one of these for Christmas. It is such a wonderful gift. I love to read them. And the clear glass jar they are in is beautiful.. its short and wide and is ribbed. She put a ribbon...

 

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One Pot Beef And Veggies - $10 Dinner
You wouldnt necessarily need to brown the meat but it would taste better I think. Plus you could drain the fat off.. although thats what makes it taste better.

 

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Curves Women's Gym?
I loved curves! We had 2 localy. One was larger than the other. I preferred the larger one,the smaller one was near a school and the school staff were there on lunch breaks and after school and I always had to wait for a machine. Seemed there was never a convientent...

 

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How To Make a Pringle Math Can?
I did a Google search and came up with nothing but a school site showing kids making one. Sorry its all I could come up with. There are no instructions tho. http://www.nancyalexander.us/alex/pringlemath.html

 

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Why Is Laundry Detergent so Expensive?
I get the brand of laundry soap called Extra. I get it a Walgreens at the lowest price. Walgreens has in-store sales that they dont publicize. A couple months ago for on extra large jug its was $1.70 I think it was 100 oz. I got 7-8 (all they had at the time...

 

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Losing a Money Order?
It was my experience of waiting 30 days to make sure it doesnt turn up. In the mean time if your paying a bill you would need to pay that bill again so it isnt late. I believe the only way to get immediat refund is you get cashier checks.. but they also cost...

 

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Weight Watchers Danish
Not sure.. look at the pkgs. I use low calorie bread.. low fat cottage cheese cinn and equal. So not much and its soo good! lol Thats why I said dont just make one! :)

 

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Furnace Filter Doesn't Get Dirty?
We just had our furnace checked for winter, he automatically puts new filters in. I told him they didnt look dirty to me (trying to save money on an already $93 service) he said..oh they are plenty dirty. They looked clean, just grey. I told him and he said...

 

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Dollar Origami Hearts
Oooops... sorry, I should have stated in my post that I didnt MAKE this video. I didnt know what this heart was called. So I did a Google search on Origami Heart and the youtube page came up. So I included it my post. I didnt meant to mis-represent it. I couldnt...

 

Creeping Phlox
Ohh those are so gorgous! I would love to plant some. Do they bloom all summer? Thanks.

 

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Crock Pot Apple Cobbler?
INGREDIENTS: * 6 medium cooking apples, peeled, cored, sliced * 1 1/2 cups flour * 1 cup packed brown sugar * 1 tablespoon cinnamon * 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg * 1/4 teaspoon ginger * 3/4 cup butter or margarine, softened * . * Topping Suggestions: * Vanilla ice...

 

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Chocolate Cake Recipe for Turbo Cooker?
I have a Turbo cooker too. I use it almost every day! Tonight I made chicken stir fry in it. A while back I saw a new one at a garage sale and I have kicked myself for not getting it, I know one day I will wear mine out lol .

 

Unexpected photo op, clouds reflected on windshield behind cross.

Look For Unexpected Photo Ops
Look again.,. I often see images in the clouds.. to the left of the pendant, in the clouds theres an image of a little girl in that small dark area she has dark hair.. and at times she is rubbing her eye. yes the image changes. Now.. look to the right of the...

 

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Getting Pet Meds at a Regular Pharmacy
We always asked our vet to call our pets scripts into the pharmacy, they were MUCH cheaper!

 

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